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Individual Assignment 3 Sustainable Strategies (BMME085) M.Sc. Strategic Management Academic Year 2020-2021 Ensure that: a) your assignment contains your name, exam number, and email address (otherwise the assignmentwill not be checked!); b) you use font type Times New Roman (12 points); c) you use spacing of 1.15 and margins of 2.5 cm; and d) the total number of words of this assignment, excluding references, is no more than 600 words. The assignment must be original personal work and must be uploaded on 16 February 2021 at 14.00hours at the latest via the dedicated Assignment page on Canvas.Link your answers explicitly to the different questions, but do not repeat the questions.Your answers should draw on and refer to the required readings of the relevant session.Adequately using supplementary sources may lead to awarding a maximum of one bonus point (on a10-point scale).Full references of sources used are to be mentioned in a reference list at the end of your assignment.Your assignment will be graded (from 1 to 10) against the following criteria:a) explanation of relevant theoretical concepts and relations; b) correct application of theoretical insights; c) completeness of your answers; and d) concision of your answers (i.e. being to-the-point).Success!Q1.In the previous session, we discussed different types of markets.Based on the readings for this session, how (e.g., through what capabilities or activityselection) will firms distinctively operate on different markets to pursue their sustainability-related goals?dentify and explain differentiators from (at least) two readings per market type for twodifferent market types.Q2.A firm’s socio-environmentally beneficial strategies may not lead to a sustained competitiveadvantage.Identify three economic/competition-related conditions under which socio-environmentallybeneficial strategies will lead to a competitive disadvantage for a firm, and explain why.Q3.Social enterprises pursue economic and other (social and/or environmental) goals.a. Under what two capability-related conditions will the economic and other goals of social enterprises be compatible with each other?b. Provide one example for each capability-related condition (so two examples in total) of such a compatible situation.

Compare and contrast a trauma-informed organization with your organization (or a previous organization). Is your organization trauma-informed?Do you think organizations should be trauma-informed? Why or why not?As an OD consultant, what would be your first two steps/recommendations in assisting an organization with the cultural change of becoming “trauma-informed”? Explain your rationale.

Access the following to complete this Assessment:· Memorial Hospital Patient Experience Scenario· Academic Writing Expectations ChecklistRead the “Memorial Hospital Patient Experience Scenario”. Then, complete the following two parts:Part I: Patient Experience and Improvement ToolsDevelop a white paper that proposes a high-reliability quality program that will address the issues identified in the scenario. (10–15 pages)Include:· A justification for why the hospital needs to create a high-reliability quality program· Descriptions of the elements of the patient experience to be targeted for improvement related to quality, safety, and overall satisfaction in the hospital· Recommendations for potential resources that could be utilized for improving or maintaining safety, quality, and the overall patient experience and explanations of why these resources would be of value· Recommend Lean Management and Six Sigma improvement tools that will be used in the high-reliability quality programPart II: Culturally Sensitive, Patient-Centered CarePropose a cultural sensitivity program focused on patient-centered care for the organization. Create a slide presentation to present to the board of directors of Memorial Hospital. Your presentation should be 7–12 slides and should include a title page and references on additional pages.In the presentation:· Provide a rationale for why a cultural sensitivity program is important for patient-centered care. Present an outline for a cultural sensitivity program.· Recommend a rollout and ongoing training plan.

This weeks discussion is on the topic you choose from Chapter 14 of our text. Please provide the topic, the page references and a brief summary of why you chose this particular topic.Topics and page numbers that need to be includesMultiple Applications of Skill Integration: 352Referral, 352-353Treatment Planning, 353Case Management, 354Relapse Prevention 356-357

Case Incident: Chapter 1 – Beer Ambassadors1. What makes training strategic? Is the training that employees receive at the Beer Store strategic? Why, or why not? Please explain your answer (6 marks).2. Discuss the instructional systems design (ISD) model of training and development in relation to the training being provided to employees at the Beer Store. Be sure to indicate the need for training, training content and objectives, and how the training should be evaluated (10 marks).Case Incident: Chapter 2 – Management Training at IKEA3. What are some learning outcomes of the IKEA manager training program? What do managers learn and how do they learn? In your opinion, are there any gaps in intended learning outcomes? If so, please discuss (8 marks).4. Critique the current training program for IKEA managers for its effectiveness, using information we have learned in class (5 marks). Then, select any two (2) of the learning/motivation theories presented in Chapter 2 of the eText, that would further benefit IKEA’s management training program and provide an explanation for your choice (5 marks). (5 + 5 = 10 marks).Both Case Incidents5. In looking at both companies (The Beer Store and IKEA), can either be defined as a learning organization? Why, or why not? Support your answer by using theory in comparing the learning programs and characteristics of each organization (12 marks).

Current Event Analysis Students will write a 2 – 3-page paper summarizing a current event pertaining to the information and content being discussed in the news referencing a company, business, or organization’s human resource practices. Assignment will adhere to the 7th edition of the APA. Title and reference pages are not counted in the page count of the document.The news has been addressing several companies, organizations and businesses that are experiencing changes since the pandemic has started. Select one of them and explore some of their HR policies/practices. Describe how the company is sustaining doing the pandemic.I hope this helps without the instructor providing too much information. For example, a familiar company’s CEO has decided today to step down.

Envision an organization (profit, nonprofit, product- or service-driven) with 200 people, in which 20 are identified leaders.With this organization in mind, write a 6–8 page paper in which you:Formulate a talent management strategy to encompass the entire talent requirements of the organization.Determine the key components of talent management, including identifying, assessing, and developing talent.Examine how the talent management process is a strategy for a competitive advantage for your organization.Assess how the talent management strategy should change with the anticipation of the organization doubling in 5–6 years.Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

This research-based assignment focuses on the latest available information about creating, organizing, and managing a total rewards program. Envision a service-based (insurance, telemarketing, or other) profit organization that employs 20,000 employees in 17 different countries. There are 2,000 management-level individuals who speak a variety of languages. The company employs diverse individuals who are governed by multiple regulatory environments.Write an eight- to ten-page paper in which you:Create a brief overview of the company requirements for a total rewards system.Formulate a total rewards strategy to encompass the fundamentals of compensation and the regulatory environments.Explain the advantages of the total rewards strategy you are proposing and how it might satisfy the employees’ needs.Determine the key communication components of the total rewards system.Indicate your strategy for devising a competitive pay structure.Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

Thesis Topic: Research Proposal and annotated bibliographyGenerational Differences in the Evaluation of Labor Market Leaving Models: The Example of the Baby Boomer Generation and Generation Z.

Write a 7–10-page research paper on the topic of performance management and training for an organization of your choice.It is essential for members of management to understand the importance of conducting appraisals because an effective performance management system is key in improving employee performance, which ultimately adds to the bottom line of the organization. Failure to communicate performance expectations and achievements means that employees might not understand what is expected of them or how they can improve. Additionally, formal performance management and training is imperative to help protect an organization against legal claims.SHOW LESSBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.Explain how training and performance management protect an organization from possible litigation.Competency 2: Analyze core functions of human resource management.Describe the performance management system currently in place.Explain the formal and informal performance feedback processes. Competency 3: Analyze the strategic value of human resource management within a competitive global business environment.Analyze best practices to improve employee performance.Analyze the importance of training to meet organizational needs and performance goals. Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a scholarly and professional manner.Write in a professional style using APA citations and format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.PreparationResearch the topic of performance management and training for an organization of your choice. Performance management includes the supervision of employees and ongoing goal setting, training, and measurement to meet individual and organizational objectives. A minimum of five resources are required to support your work.ScenarioChoose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It mustbe an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments in this course.If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.Contact your faculty if you have questions.InstructionsWrite a research paper based on your research into the performance management system, which includes training, of the chosen organization. In your paper:Describe the performance management system currently in place.Explain the formal and informal performance feedback processes.Analyze best practices to improve employee performance.Analyze the importance of training to meet organizational needs and performance goals.What should be considered in designing an effective training program?Explain how training and performance management protect an organization from possible litigation.