Business Transformation Plan

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Business Transformation Plan
As a senior manager, your group has appointed to identify and analyse the need for a change within a business organisation selected. (Ensure that the organisation selection is meeting the requirements in Section A, Item 1). You also need to plan to successfully execute, and monitor the change by completing a list of tasks as provided below. The change could undertaketobe aligned with the strategic goals of the entity and aimed to improve its performance. This means each group must select an organisation which or could have an organisation change in one of the 5following areas:  structure, technology, culture, human resources, or goals.
NOTE: There is a minimum of 10 references required in this assignment included 3 from academic sources. No wikipedia, blogs, personal web sites, movies or similar unacceptable sources.
 
TASKS
Following tasks must be completed as the part of the ‘Business Transformation Plan’
 
Task 1: (LO 1a, GPO 23) Details of the change                    [Marks = 37.00]
For your selected organisation, the‘Business Transformation Plan’ must address the following requirements.

Topics Details Marks Allocation
Front Page 1.  Name of the organisation selected
2.  List of all student members – Full names
3.  List of all student members – Student ID’s
4.  Name of the paper
5.  Title of assessment
6.      Declaration on plagiarism (each group member must copy and paste the declaration below on the cover page)
I hereby declare that this piece of work is the result of my own independent scholarly work and that in all cases material from the work of others (in books, articles, essays, dissertations, and on the internet) is acknowledged, and quotations and paraphrases are clearly indicated. No material other than that listed has been used. This written work has not previously been used as examination material at this or any other institution by you or any other person.
Signed:______________________  Date:_______________
This declaration must be signed by each student in their formal  legal signature		 No marks requirement of the assessment
Table of Contents 7.  Main headings and page numbers.
Insert an automatic ‘Table of Contents’ from the ‘References’ toolbar of Microsoft Word		 No marks requirement of the assessment
Executive Summary
 		 8.  A brief summary of the Business Transformation plan which shouldprovide a clear indication of what is included in the plan and the main points.
(200 words+/- 10%)		 3
Introduction to organisation and change information 9. Introduction: Briefly describe your organisation’s main products and/or services and where your organisation is located in NZ. Reference information from other sources.(50 wordsmaximum)
 
10.  a.Describe clearly the new changewhich the organisation will undertake in one of 5 areas – structure, technology, culture, human resource or goals. Ensure you clearly state whichone of the 5 change areas you will be addressing with your change.
b. Justify with reference to your selected organisation and its strategic objectives why the area selected has been chosen.Full and correct references must be provided for the sources used.(250words +/- 10%)
 
11.  Discuss the change in more detail:
a. What type of change have you selected? (Radical, linear incremental or non-incremental breakthroughs or a combination of these).
b. Justify why your change is the type stated above. Full and correct references must be provided for the sources used.(350 words +/- 10%)
 
12.  Discuss howthe following elements are used to implement the changesproposed to meet the organisations strategic objectives: commitment, communication or collaboration aspects. Ensure you cover all 3 elements. Justify your answers. Full and correct references must be provided for the sources used.(350 words +/- 10%)
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8
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12

 
Task 2: (LO 1b, GPO 2)  Details of the change                     [Marks = 5.00]
 

Details of change
 
 		 13.  Discuss how business knowledge is applied to implement the change activities for all of the following 5 areas (principles and practices of) operations; accounting; sales and marking; human resources and risk management. Full and correct references must be provided for the sources used.(200words +/- 10%) 5

Task 3: (LO 1c, GPO 6)  Details of the change                      [Marks = 2.00]
 

Solving a challenge related to the change
 
 		 14.  Briefly but clearly identify a potential challenge you predict could occur related to the change discussed in Task 1 and explain how you would solve this challenge
(150words +/- 10%)		 2

 
Task 4: (LO 2a, GPO 5,27)  Details of the change               [Marks = 9.00]
Task 5: (LO 2b, GPO 4)  Details of the change                     [Marks = 2.50]
                                                                        Total for task 4 and 5 = 11.5marks

Engage stakeholders to lead and implement the change
 
 		 15    a. Formulate a new vision statement for your selected organisation related to the change discussed in Task 1.
 
b. Internal stakeholders: Investigate any information related to any prior changes of your selected organisationrelated to vision and other changes (structural, technology, culture, human resource or goals) between internal stakeholders and managers or senior executive staff. Show evidence of how internal stakeholders are prepared to accept the changes. Evidence can be from any meeting or email(s) sent the internal stakeholders in the organisation.  (The organisation stakeholders may not reply but evidence of sending an email must be provided).  The lecturer approval is required prior to the sending any emails.NOTE: Your lecturer will approve this option – Only if gathering information from prior changes in vision and other changes is not possible – show evidence of discussion amongst your group members (internal stakeholders) related to how internal stakeholders are prepared to accept the changes of a vision and change.
(180 words +/- 10%)
 
c. Write a brief summary based on the evidence in 15b of how you believe the internal stakeholders would engage and contribute to your new vision statement and changes discussed in Task 1.
 
d. External stakeholders: Identify any externalstakeholders (e.g. past or present customers) and interview them for feedback on your new vision statement and changes discussed in Task 1. Summarise the information gathered. (minimum 6 external stakeholders)(180 words +/- 10%)
 
e. Present to external stakeholders (class mates and lecturer) a brief oral presentation on your results of item 15d,		 15a = 1mark
 
 
 
 
15b. = 4 marks (for showing evidence of gathering information)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15c= 0.5 marks for written summary
 
 
 
15d. 4 marks (for showing evidence of gathering information)
 
15e = 1.5 marks (oral presentation
 

 
Task 6: (LO 3a, GPO 7)  Implement the change                   [Marks = 2.50]
 

Leadership skills to implement the change Select a group leader if not already done so in your group.
16. Discuss how your group willimplement the changes, discussed in Task 1,in a professional, ethically socially and culturally appropriate way. Cover the group leader and other group members in your discussion. (150words +/- 10%).		  
 
2.5
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Task 7: (LO 3b, GPO 8)  Implement the change                  [Marks = 2.50]

Self and others change implementation. 17. Discuss how the group leader and the team is motivated and developed to efficiently and effectively implement the change activities. Briefly cover in your answer all 5 elements: setting a motivating environment; empowerment of team members during the change; teamwork and collaboration, people growth and development; support and recognition.(150words +/- 10%). 2.5
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Task 8: (LO 3c, GPO 28)  Implement the change                [Marks = 2.50]

Self and others change implementation. 18. Discuss how the group leader and the will make or may have to make changes for  implementation related to organisational culture and values. Briefly cover in your answer the 2 elements following as to how the group leader and others in your group will lead and manage the impact of the change:  on current organisational culture values and beliefs; on organisational structure, rewards and recognition(150words +/- 10%). 2.5
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Task 9: (LO 4a, GPO 9)  Implement the change                   [Marks = 1.00]

Analyse and manage the impact of the business environment on the change. 19. Describe two strategies for managing the impact of the external environment on successful implementation of the change in the selected organisation. (100words +/- 10%). 1
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Task 10: (LO 4b, GPO 10)  Implement the change                         [Marks = 1.00]

Analyse and manage the impact of the business environment on the change. 20. Discuss two aspects of bicultural partnership, as embedded in the Treaty of Waitangi, as to how they may influence change in the selected organisation. (100 words +/- 10%). 1
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Task 11: (LO 4c, GPO 29)  Implement the change              [Marks = 5.00]

Analyse and manage the impact of the business environment on the change. 21a. Discuss how to identify, manage and monitor compliance with internal requirements for change in the selected organisation. (100 words +/- 10%).
b. Discuss how to identify, manage and monitor compliance with external requirements for change in the selected organisation. (100 words +/- 10%)
 		 21a = 2.5 marks
 
 
 
 
21b = 2.5 marks
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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OTMT671 Pepperdine Politics Of Multiculturalism In The United States

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Question Description

Among the questions you should address in this paper are:
What are the most relevant concepts from the course to you?
How do you anticipate those concepts impacting you professionally?
How will you apply these concepts to your future work?
What from this course do you anticipate having the greatest impact on you professionally as you move forward in your career?
Knowing what you know after taking this course, what will you do differently from now on?
As you answer these questions, be as specific as possible. Don’t just say, “I found the concept of culture to be relevant to me.” Write specifically about how you would apply a certain model to a situation. The important criteria in this paper are application and specificity. Your success in this paper will depend not only on how well you demonstrate an understanding of concepts, but on how well you can apply them to real world situations. The more specificity you bring to your discussion, the better the application will be. This paper should be written at a level consistent with a graduate program. However, as this is a highly personal paper, it is acceptable—and advisable—to write in the first-person. Think of this paper as telling a story—a personal one about you and your work.
 
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Case Study: Business Ethics

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Title  Case Study: Business Ethics
 
Assignment Guidance
 
 

Section / Title Details / Guidance
 
   
   
Executive Summary Do not include an ES – this is a short report.
 
Introduction:
(around 150 words)		 Short introduction that outlines briefly why business ethics is an important current topic in the leadership and management of people and signposts the principal issues to be addressed if each of the tasks is to be satisfactorily answered.
 
Task 1: (around 400 words) You may use recent ‘scandals’ as examples from the UK or elsewhere that have appeared in the media and deal with one or more aspects of accountability / transparency / employee ethical conduct. Please see the more detailed attached reading
To keep within the word limits you may need to use tables /charts / diagrams to provide some of your ‘evidence’. Ensure you categorise clearly what is meant by ‘risk’ and who the ‘risk’ applies to.
Task 2: (around 400 words) This is asking you to set out what policies and practices you would put in place to ensure ethical operation at the PA. In some cases, this will mean providing alternatives to achieving the three goals of accountability, transparency and employee conduct within your answer. You should base your approach on best practice.
 
Task 3: (around 450 words)  This should provide a focused answer that critically evaluates and justifies an appropriate leadership model to lead strategic ethical change. There is a need to illustrate and justify a suitable change initiative that would be suitable to change the culture of the unethical organisation selected in task one. Lessons learned should be seen as recommendations that could be used for the PA organisation.
Reference List A list of the third-party sources you have consulted and which are cited directly in the text. Predominately these should be those provided on / accessed via, .  A brief note explaining the reason/s for including wider internet sources used should be given at the beginning of your list of references where necessary.
 
All these sources should be properly identified.  Harvard style
Appendices No appendices are necessary.
 
Word Limit 1,400 words +/- 10%
 

 
 
Marking Guidelines
 
Mark Band A: 70-100%
Knowledge (Tasks 1 & 2)
Confident, comprehensive understanding of core issues / concepts and a clear / accurate comprehension of their respective significance and impact on organisation. Higher ‘A’ grades will demonstrate very extensive attempts to write concisely in presenting arguments and evidence.
 
Understanding (Tasks 1 & 2)
Continuous sustained attempt to critically assess and evaluate across the assignment. Signposting of issues in the Introduction will demonstrate some deeper thinking from the student than merely a re-phrasing of the Assignment Brief.
 
Presentation & Persuasion (Task 3)
Conclusions / recommendations are very closely and explicitly linked to any regulatory / performance ‘gaps’ found in the preceding task/s. Higher ‘A’ grades will rank the significance of findings/ conclusions  / recommendations more explicitly than for lower grades. resources will be consistently used and alignment to the questions being addressed will be exact. There will a strong sense of ‘audience’ in Task 3. Clear format which follows report / Harvard protocols accurately
 
Mark Band B: 60-69%
Knowledge (Tasks 1 & 2)
Comprehensive understanding of core issues / concepts and a clear / accurate comprehension of their respective significance, but less clear / developed regarding impact on organisation than for an ‘A’ grade answer.
 
 
Understanding (Tasks 1 & 2)
Analysis and evaluation will predominate, but elements of description may still be evident. Limited efforts to signpost answer in the Introduction.
 
Presentation & Persuasion (Task 3)
Conclusions / Recommendations will be logical and viable but may not be consistently / explicitly linked to gaps found in the preceding task/s. Findings / conclusions / recommendations will not be comprehensively ranked in terms of their importance as an ‘A’ grade answer.  resources will be less convincingly / comprehensively used. Clear format which follows report /Harvard protocols accurately
 
Mark Band C: 50-59%
Knowledge (Tasks 1 & 2)
A good range of literature and research sources on the topic area has been consulted. Citations will generally be of good quality and often support key arguments / points being made.
 
Understanding (Tasks 1 & 2)
There will be an attempt to analyse / evaluate but this may not be consistently maintained and some parts of the answer will remain descriptive. Some attempt to signpost answer in Introduction but this may rely on the detail of the Assignment Brief.
 
Presentation & Persuasion (Task 3)
Findings /Conclusions Recommendations may not be complete / make lack a business case although they will remain logical /viable. They may not be explicitly linked to gaps found in the preceding analysis.  resources may be used patchily. Clear format which follows report /Harvard protocols accurately.
 
 

 
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Leveraging Human Capital Essay

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Question Description

Instructions
To complete the essay, you will need to think about the following:
Problem identification – your essay should identify and clearly describe the key organisational, management and leadership problems/theories/concepts indicated by the question.
Theoretical Analysis – your answer should draw on relevant and correctly referenced ideas, theories, models and concepts covered in the module. Please do not overuse quotes.
Practical application – you need to ensure that you include relevant business examples to support LO4.
Theoretical Critique – this essay is to apply and critically review theories/models/concepts to business contexts, as well as link theories and concepts to support business practice.
Structure – a clear structure that provides the reader with a clear narrative route to a robust conclusion.
Presentation – grammatically correct, in an academic style. Please check spelling.
Please note Harvard referencing style is required.
In-text references DO count towards the word limit; end of essay (bibliography) references DO NOT.
Model Answer:
An answer could include some of the following:
 Discussion of what an ‘agile organisation’ is and how, in terms of HR, this can be achieved, its
importance in today’s environment, how this impacts upon, employee engagement, performance
management and workplace culture.
 Discuss this significance of employee engagement, its origins, its purpose and importance in today’s
working environment, how this impacts upon workplace culture and the various types of employee
engagement that may be achieved: for instance intellectual engagement, affective engagement, or
social engagement.
 Identify and discuss methods and initiatives used by HR to engage employees eg an effective people
strategy – for instances this could include coverage of: the cultural context and setting, job design, goal
setting and performance management, empowerment and employee voice, team building, line
manager support, training, coaching and mentoring, recruitment & reward systems and the
psychological contract.
 Discussion of a motivation theory (as covered in the module teaching) to be included and related to the
people management initiatives identified in the point above and linked to the impact this may have
upon employee motivation, engagement and performance.
 A critical review of initiatives that HR and leaders put in place to achieve strategic objectives. This could
be achieved by providing and relating real-world examples of employee engagement activities to
support the more theoretical//conceptual points made.
 Discussion of the impact initiatives may have upon workplace culture and the actions required to
embed initiatives as a norm within the organisations holistically.
 Discuss the benefits of an engaged workforce and problems of a disengaged workforce. Recognition of varying levels of engagement within groups (and the potential reasons for this). For instance: difference between female and male engagement, or those on different contract types, between managers and non-managers, public sector and private sector employees etc. (CIPD)
 A critical review of the leader’s role in developing culture to encourage employee engagement to support strategy – or to maximise commitment and productivity and conversely organisational integrity. Higher level students may find the critical review leads them to discuss the darker side of employee engagement – soft manipulation, control, maximised performance for little reward and burnout.
Please let me know if there is anything you need to know
 
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