MGMT 24163, PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT: assignment on Sustainable Development Goa

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Writing Assignment #1: Sustainable
Development Goal
Instructions
Review the materials on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals presented in Module 1 of
the course.
Use the Prompt Generator in Blackboard to be assigned one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Design
Goals at random. You must write about the SDG you were assigned by the generator.
Write a three paragraph, one page, single-spaced paper with double spacing between paragraphs, on
the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goal you were assigned. Use short headers for three
distinct portions of this paper:
• Background of the United Nations’ SDG initiatives
• A detailed explanation of the specific SDG you are assigned
• An example of an organization that is currently accomplishing this goal.
Submission
Save your file as a Word (.docx) file and submit it to the assignment dropbox located in Blackboard. Be
sure to include your name in the name of the file (ex. Writing Assignment 1_Smith.docx)
Principles of Management- Writing Assignment Rubric
No
Performance
(F)
Novice (D) Advanced Novice (C) Proficient (B) Expert (A)
Style and Tone 0% 15%
Demonstrates a
HARDLY any
understanding of
context, audience,
purpose, style, and
tone.
18%
Demonstrates a
MINIMAL
understanding of
context, audience,
purpose, through
style and tone.
22%
Demonstrates
ADEQUATE
understanding of
context, audience,
and purpose
through style and
tone.
25%
Demonstrates a
COMPREHENSIVE
understanding of
context, audience,
and purpose through
style and tone.
Content
Development
0% 15%
Uses appropriate
and relevant
content to develop
ideas in FEW parts
of the work.
18%
Uses appropriate
and relevant
content to develop
ideas throughout
SOME of the work.
22%
Uses appropriate,
and relevant
content to develop
ideas throughout
MOST of the work.
25%
Uses appropriate,
and relevant content
to illustrate mastery
of the subject,
throughout the
WHOLE work.
Logic and
Organization
0% 15%
Demonstrates
HARDLY any
execution of
conventions
particular to a
specific writing
task.
18%
Demonstrates a
MINIMAL execution
of conventions
particular to a
specific writing
task.
22%
Demonstrates an
ADEQUATE
execution of
conventions
particular to a
specific writing
task.
25%
Demonstrates a
COMPREHENSIVE
execution of
conventions
particular to a
specific writing
task(s) (including
logic and
organization,
content,
presentation, and
formatting)
Spelling and
Grammar
0% 15%
Uses language that
generally conveys
meaning to readers
although clarity
impeded by MANY
ERRORS.
18%
Uses language that
generally conveys
meaning to readers
although clarity
impeded by
MULTIPLE ERRORS.
22%
Uses clear and
concise language
that generally
conveys meaning to
readers with clarity
but has a FEW
ERRORS.
25%
Uses clear and
concise language that
conveys meaning to
readers with clarity
and is VIRTUALLY
ERROR FREE.

 
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German University of Technology in Oman Achieving Sustainable Development in Africa Essay

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In you answer, please indicate clearly which essay question you are answering. Make sure you write a well-structured essay, referring to points and topics that we discussed in class and are mentioned in your reading list. Do not forget to reference your sources in proper APA style. Any submission with over 20% similarity will not be graded.

QUESTION.

Sustainable development is a major concern especially with the SDGs being on the agenda of many developing and developed countries. Explain this statement highlighting what is meant by the triple bottom line approach. Discuss the importance and potential challenges facing different countries in managing and implementing sustainable development.

 
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Nursing class forum. ​Global Burden of Disease, UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Question Description

Option 1: Discuss why the creation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals is so important for the health and the economy of all countries. Which goals do you think are the most achievable by 2030? Support your response with the required readings for this week.
Option 2: The final report for the UN Millennium Development Goals, was written in 2015, culminating in the development of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs will guide global policies for the next 15 years. Based on the 2015 report, what were some of the success stories in achieving the UN MDGs? What were some of the areas where limited progress was made? Support your responses.
Your initial post must be 400 words or more.
Resources for the Millennium Developmental Goals (MDBs) and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. UN MDGs
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
or
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/sdgoverview/mdg_goals.html
2. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals
http://17goals.org/#home
and
https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/envision2030.html
3. Health Data
http://www.healthdata.org/gbd
4. WHO: GBD
5. WHO
6. Current information regarding the U.S. role in global health
7. How GBD is measured.
Watch the following videos:
1. Fun musical video advertising the SDGs.
2. Video on how DALY (Disability Adjusted Life Years) is calculated. DALY is used to determine the Global Burden of Disease.
 
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Financial Management Practices and Their Impact on Organizational Performance

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Essay (15 % of course grade)
The essay should demonstrate a student’s ability to integrate and synthesize course concepts with selected readings to communicate his/her understanding of financial management concepts and their application in organizations.  The essay should also demonstrate a student’s ability to communicate as a manager. This includes proper writing style, organization, grammar, and spelling, as well as integration of course-related material. The writing style must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association , 6th edition. Citations for online sources should include the online address (URL) and access date as well as the citation for the specific reference.
Publications that may be relevant for the topics listed below include: Strategic Finance, The Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, CFO Magazine, Nonprofit World, Harvard Business Review, or other accounting and financial journals.
The paper should:  

  • Be based on your reading and research relevant to the topic.
  • Be 5 to 6 double-spaced pages, not including the title page, executive summary, appendices, exhibits, and references.
  • Include a one-page Executive Summaryimmediately following the title page that includes a statement of the major issue(s) and your conclusions and specific recommendations. The content of an Executive Summary is similar to an abstract.
  • Properly cite reference sources: these may include course material, information from magazines, journals, and online sources. All reference sources must have a publication date within the last fifteen years.Students who wish to use an older source publication should contact the instructor with the request and reason.

Essay Topics/Individual Research Paper:

  1.  Financial Management Practices and Their Impact on Organizational Performance: 

Your essay should critically asses the relationship between organizational performance and financial management practices. These include capital structure decision, investment appraisal techniques, dividend policy, working capital management and financial performance assessment.
 

 
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