Management of Innovation in the Creative Industries Course

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1000words
Reflexive blog
Your blog should reflect on your developing understanding of creative business management theory and practice. It is an opportunity for you to record your thoughts and ideas about topics covered in workshops. The post should demonstrate your engagement with issues covered in workshops and in your reading.
You should aim to provide evidence of your engagement with additional relevant material drawing on the case studies presented in class as well as on cases from your own research (e.g. newspaper articles, websites, podcasts, texts you have read) and attempt to note down key ideas / concepts and track their development. You should also think about how you can support the ideas in our blog posts with pictures, relevant videos (e.g. maybe an interview with a creative worker) and charts. You should use the reflective journal to discuss in depth one of the topics covered in this module (total length of your blog should be 1000 words).
The blog may contain:
• Your reflections on the subject of the workshops.
• Your reflections on module key readings and other texts from the reading list.
• References to cultural and creative industry debates on the specific notion of innovation in newspapers and academic journals, and your observations on these debates and their relation to issues covered in the module.
• Your thoughts and feelings about workshop activities and discussions, etc.
• Your reflections on any observations or experiences that relates to your developing thoughts.
Remember to reference your sources using Harvard, but be creative, too! You can experiment by including links, images, film clips etc. in your posts.
 
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ACFI3424 International Accounting and Finance Issues

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ACFI3424 International Accounting and Finance Issues
Coursework 1 – 2019/20
Individual Assignment in report format
The assignment must be submitted via Blackboard using the Turnitin button by Week 24 (Deadline: Thursday 12 March 2020 by 12.00 mid-day) (Please note that Turnitin can only accept one document as your submission)
This assignment is designed to give you an opportunity to develop written communication skills whilst working with international accounting and finance issues.
The total length of the assignment should not exceed 1,800 words (excluding the list of references). Appendices should not be used with all relevant data in the report. This word limit is the suggested maximum and you will be penalised if you exceed it by more than 10%. You should state the word count on the front page of your report. The report should be word-processed in Arial Font size 12 at 1.5 line spacing.
Required:
You should write answers to each of a) b) and c) as three parts of the main body of a single report to the non-financial directors of BP plc, using the 2018 Annual Report as a resource (see copy of full report on Blackboard in the Assessment folder):

  1. Analyse the 2018 BP financial statements in terms of performance, short term liquidity and working capital comparing the results with 2017 (see lectures 3 and 4 and Scott – Accounting for Business for the ratios that could be used) (Indicative 800 words maximum) (40% weighting).

 

  1. Explain the meaning of corporate governance using BP’s 2018 corporate governance report in the annual report (pp57-111) to illustrate your answer. Discuss your opinion on the strength of BP’s system of corporate governance (Indicative 500 words maximum) (25%).

 

  1. BP is financed from both equity and debt. Explain the meaning of equity and debt. Using the notes to the accounts 26 and 31 from the 2018 BP financial statements, explain the difference between fixed rate and floating rate debt and between ordinary shares and preference shares and discuss why BP is financed using all of these instruments (Indicative 500 words maximum) (25%).

 
Only one introduction and conclusion is needed. A summary and recommendations are not needed.
 
10% weighting for presentation, report format and referencing using the Harvard system. For basic report structure at DMU see: http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Support/Heat/index.php?page=483
 
For part a) please use the ratio calculation methods per the lectures and Scott – Accounting for Business. The ratios and calculations should be included in a table in the report (not in an appendix).

  Indicative Feedback Form Coursework 1 Individual Assignment
 
Student number P
 		  
Requirement % Fail 3rd 2:2 2:1 First
Analysis of BP performance, short term liquidity and working capital (Ratios and discussion).
 		 40          
Explanation and discussion of corporate governance
 		 25          
Explanation and discussion of equity and debt
 		 25          
Presentation including report format, list of references and in-text references. 10          
 
 		            
Comments
 
 
 
 
 
Penalties for late submission or exceeding the word count  
Overall Grade  

 
Plagiarism score checked (please tick and give score if more than 30%)
 
The allocation of marks is based on:

90-100% Judged to be outstanding in all aspects. No fault can be found with the work other than very minor errors, for example typographical, or perhaps failure to satisfy the most challenging and exacting demands of the assessment.
80-89% Indicates a very high level of understanding evidenced by an ability to engage critically and analytically with source material.  Likely to exhibit independent lines of argument. Only minor errors or omissions.
70-79% Judged to be very good, yet not outstanding. May contain minor errors or omissions.
60-69% Indicates a sound understanding of basic points and principles but with some failure to express or to apply them properly. Hence the answer is essentially correct, has some errors or omissions, and is not seriously flawed.
50-59% Indicates a more limited understanding of basic points and principles, with significant errors and omissions.  These errors and omissions, however, do not cast doubt on the basic level of understanding.
40-49% Indicates questionable understanding of basic points and principles yet sufficient to show that learning outcomes have been achieved at a rudimentary level. There may be inaccuracy and inconsistencies.
30-39% Indicates an answer that shows only weakly developed elements of understanding.  The learning outcomes have been insufficiently realised.
20-29% Very little knowledge has been demonstrated and the work shows little coherence of material or argument.
0-19% Only isolated or no knowledge displayed.

 
 
 

 
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Evaluates Oman Airports Company that’s located in Sultanate of Oman using organisational systems and structures theory (vMEME) and all the types of approaches and models of organisational strategy it contains. Critically analyse particular leadership problems and challenges through critical evaluation and appropriate application of theory

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Leadership Proje

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The Task:
Evaluates Oman Airports Company that’s located in Sultanate of Oman using organisational systems and structures theory (vMEME) and all the types of approaches and models of organisational strategy it contains.
Critically analyse particular leadership problems and challenges through critical evaluation and appropriate application of theory
1- Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles differ depending on history, culture, geographic life and conditions
2- Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles impact people performance, productivity
3- Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles determine who will ‘follow and how’.
4- Critically evaluate your personal leadership capabilities and critically analyse the need for future development
Through application of Seven Leadership Mindsets Theory (vMEME) you will have a tool (and the skill) to critically assess and evaluate all types of organisational and sector theories worldviews that include USA, UK, China, European countries, India, Oman, GCC, African countries, etc. Leadership is different depending on the relevant mindset (life conditions, how humans’ individuals adapt to successfully compete and socio-cultural elements). Inevitably leadership mindset impacts everything in a company – strategy, people, performance, productivity, etc.
Instruction: Please answer all of the following questions:
A suggested structure for the written report would include the following: This assignment can be divided into four equally weighted sections. These have been presented as four questions.
1. Having considered the theory, research and science, characteristics of organisations identify and assess:

  1. The seven structures and systems present in your organisation
  2. Analyse and describe how the present Leadership Value Systems and Structures in your organisation impact on leadership, management and staff.
  3. Consider and analyse differences to your competitors (local or global)
  4. Consider to what extent are these differences positive points of differentiation or negative traits of the organisation

2. Now that you understand your organisations structure consider your organisations sector. Critically analyse:

  • How has your sector evolved?
  • In what way do they differ to your competitors (local or global)
  • To what extent are these differences positive points of differentiation or negative traits of the organisation

3. Having examined change and transformation critically assess an analyse how to ensure your organisation’s continued growth and success, organisations need to undertake transformation and growth.

  • What kinds of changes are taking place in your sector and what do you believe the most successful organisations are doing to embrace the changes required to deliver continued success?
  • To what extent is your organisation at the forefront of this transformation (or maybe it is trailing some of the best organisations in the sector). Give examples of specific actions and leadership behaviours you are seeing to underpin your view.

4. Every organisation faces challenges and problems, which can be driven from rapid growth or serious decline. Identify and critically assess:

  1. The top two or three big issues your organisation is facing
  2. Key actions your organisation needs to take to put it on a path of future sustainable success.

*** Words count = 3000 words.
*** In-Text Citations and References using Harvard style.
*** I have attached an audio file for more clarification.

 
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Personal Leadership

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Personal Leadership

Question Description

 
Write a report of 3600 words that critically assesses and evaluates “Ministry of environment and climate affairs” in Sultanate of Oman using organisational systems and structures theory (vMEME) and all the types of approaches and models of organisational strategy it contains.
Critically analyse particular leadership problems and challenges through critical evaluation and appropriate application of theory.
1. Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles differ depending on history, culture, geographic life and conditions
2. Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles impact people performance, productivity
3. Critically evaluate how certain types of leadership/management styles determine who will ‘follow and how’.
4. Critically evaluate your personal leadership capabilities and critically analyse the need for future development. Through application of Seven Leadership Mindsets Theory (vMEME) you will have a tool (and the skill) to critically assess and evaluate all types of organisational and sector theories worldviews that include USA, UK, China, European countries, India, Oman, GCC, African countries, etc. Leadership is different depending on the relevant mindset (life conditions, how humans individuals adapt to successfully compete and socio-cultural elements). Inevitably leadership mindset impacts everything in a company ñ strategy, people, performance, productivity, etc.
Instruction: Please answer all of the following questions:
A suggested structure for the written report would include the following: This assignment can be divided into four equally weighted sections. These have been presented as four questions.
1. Having considered the theory, research and science, characteristics of organisations identify and assess:
a. The seven structures and systems present in your organisation
b. Analyse and describe how the present Leadership Value Systems and Structures in your organisation impact on leadership, management and staff.
c. Consider and analyse differences to your competitors (local or global).
d. Consider to what extent are these differences positive points of differentiation or negative traits of the organisation.
2. Now that you understand your organisations structure consider your organisations sector. Critically analyse:
a. How has your sector evolved?
b. In what way do they differ to your competitors (local or global).
c. To what extent are these differences positive points of differentiation or negative traits of the organisation.
3. Having examined change and transformation critically assess an analyse how to ensure your organisationís continued growth and success, organisations need to undertake transformation and growth:
a. What kinds of changes are taking place in your sector and what do you believe the most successful organisations are doing to embrace the changes required to deliver continued success?
b. To what extent is your organisation at the forefront of this transformation (or maybe it is trailing some of the best organisations in the sector). Give examples of specific actions and leadership behaviours you are seeing to underpin your view.
4. Every organisation faces challenges and problems, which can be driven from rapid growth or serious decline. Identify and critically assess:
a. The top two or three big issues your organisation is facing.
b. Key actions your organisation needs to take to put it on a path of future sustainable success.
*** Word count: 3600 words.
*** In-Text citation and references using Havard style.
*** Two voice note related to the subject will be uploaded.
 
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