Recently, as you may have read from my internal report on organizational change, it is undeniable that the organization needs change. The kind of change this organization need is strategic change above all else. This is because the organization has tried to drive change in various areas but failed due to a lack of sound strategy in operations. This lack of strategy has perpetuated other issues such as performance gaps, technology change adaptations, and turnover. Other factors causing a need for change in strategic management also include laws, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and transformational changes arising from unprecedented issues in business. Hence, needing a change in strategic management. Strategic management refers to analyzing important decisions, coordinating and implementing them to facilitate good performance, and maintain a competitive advantage.
The organization’s stakeholders are imperative to championing strategic management change in the business. That is why the stakeholder map at the end of the memo is important to the change process. The detailed stakeholder map is critical because it guides the right stakeholders to involve in this particular change (Mtika et al., 2021). Many stakeholders in the business have a vested interest in its ultimate success and performance. These stakeholders encompass key executives of the business, shareholders, owners, employees, regulatory agencies, organization sponsors, and customers or individual end-users. These people will be important in providing ideas and prospective solutions for the problems plaguing the organization.
Each stakeholder in the map has an integral role in championing change. However, some are likely to have little interest in the change, more Power crucial to help champion and implement the change. The Keep Satisfied group of stakeholders have a strong influence on the strategic change initiative. However, they require to be updated as they can make or break change efforts. HR managers and customers are essential in organizational change and therefore need to be apprised to champion the change. Key players are the stakeholders with the most influence on the change and its general outcome. This group will require more energy and change in the change process because their role is to invest in the change’s eventual success equally. It is vital to keep the ‘minimal effort’ and ‘keep informed’ group of stakeholders in the loop because they also eventually determine the success of the change. Although they might have little influence on the change process, it is imperative to keep them satisfied as their approval plays into strategy through communication and engagement (Eriksson & Fundin, 2018). These stakeholders also stand to gain from the overall success of the implemented change. HR managers will get a reprise from high rates of turnover. The Board of Directors will have fewer issues with the law, and the entire external and internal body of stakeholders will benefit from better performance.
I would also recommend structural and cultural changes to the organization. This is because the organization has been taking performance hits for quite a while, and in addition to strategic change, cultural and structural change will be good for its long-term success. I would recommend a restructuring of employee and management teams. The restructuring should be able to accommodate small teams with a good grasp of their expectations. This will improve operations and ensure the company activities are managed more smoothly. I would also recommend a more engaging and communicative culture to enhance relations among employees, management, and other key players (Hansen, 2019; Tarara et al., 2019). This will enable better communication of company values, goals, and strategies. Resistances can also be approached more communicatively and engagingly to make toxic players understand the necessity of change.
Stakeholder Map
Keep Satisfied- HR Managers, Customers, The Board of Directors
Key Players- The CEO, sponsors.
Monitor- Implementation Centre and IT Support.
Keep Informed- Lawmakers, suppliers, Team members.
Keep Satisfied- HR Managers, Customers, The Board of Directors
Key Players- The CEO, sponsors.
Monitor- Implementation Centre and IT Support.
Keep Informed- Lawmakers, suppliers, Team members.
The vertical arrow represents Power
The horizontal Arrow Represents Interest
References
Eriksson, Y. and Fundin, A. (2018), “Visual management for a dynamic strategic change,” Journal of Organizational Change Management, Vol. 31 No. 3, pp. 712-727. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-05-2016-0103
Hansen, M. (2019). Cultivating Change: The Relationship Between Organizational Culture, Leadership Style and Communication Style with Organizational Change. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/openview/1f53507c0d9ea488601b1d41ace41cc9/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750
Mtika, W., Wilcox, H., & De Colombi, F. N. (2021). Stakeholder Engagement for Applying Research to Policy and Practice for Health (ARCH). The Global Health Network. https://arch.tghn.org/stakeholder-engagement-arch-doi/. https;/doi.org/10.48060/tghn.6
Tarara, J., Theriault, J., & Ruane, K. (2019). Leveraging Staff Engagement to Facilitate Organizational Change. Newenglandhomelandconference. Retrieved from http://www.newenglandhomecareconference.com/_documents/_2019-handouts/Leveraging_Staff_Engagement.pdf[supanova_question]
Write a report (6-8 pages) that evaluates two emerging technologies according to
Write a report (6-8 pages) that evaluates two emerging technologies according to UTAUT constructs to determine technology acceptance: biometric technology and wearable technology.
Introduction
Theory serves as a framework for the adoption of technology. There is a vast wealth of research on technology adoption, and this research is based on various theories. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is one of the foundational models for technology adoption. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is a model (or theoretical framework) that suggests four key constructs (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) to determine technology acceptance. This acceptance of technology can be for a single user or organization-wide. UTAUT is often considered “TAM2” because of the addition of more precise constructs that can be used for measuring whether or not an emerging technology would be accepted on a personal or organization-wide basis.
For this assessment, you will submit a report (6–8 pages) on two emerging technologies and organize your response on the four UTAUT constructs to determine technology acceptance. The two emerging technologies will include:
Biometric technology.
Wearable technology.
For your report, you will analyze the challenges of implementing these new technologies with existing infrastructures and processes. You will also discuss how you would advocate for these technologies within an organization.
Preparation
You may choose to access the suggested resources in the Studies for this assessment.
Scenario
Imagine that you are a technical analyst at an organization of your choice (your current organization, another organization, or a fictitious organization). Your supervisor appreciated your initial report on blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies so much that she has assigned you to a group that will explore other emerging technologies for use and implementation within the organization. To begin, she has requested you produce a report that analyzes two additional emerging technologies for potential consideration within the organization. For this report, your supervisor is interested in both application and usability.
Your supervisor has asked you to analyze:
A biometric technology.
A wearable technology.
For each of these two technologies, your report should apply the four constructs of The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and analyze the benefits and challenges of implementing these technologies within existing infrastructures and processes at the organization.
The technologies you evaluate and discuss in your report may be emerging or existing technologies. By examining technology acceptance through the use of the UTAUT model in a “real world” environment, researchers and practitioners can assess an individual’s intention to use a specific system, thus allowing for the identification of the key influences on acceptance in any given context. This information can be used to inform the development of an implementation plan for the new technology.
Requirements
Using the suggested Study Resources in this unit and other resources:
Conduct a research activity to select two emerging technologies (biometric, and wearable).
Submit a report (6–8 pages) that analyzes these technologies according to the four UTAUT constructs (these constructs may also have sub-categories based on gender, age, experience, and voluntariness of use):
Performance Expectancy: The performance of the technology itself.
Effort Expectancy: Ease of use, including setup and installation.
Social Influence: The degree to which an individual perceives that it’s important that others (e.g., supervisors, senior leaders) believe he or she should use or learn the new system.
Facilitating Conditions: The degree an individual believes that either (or both) an organizational and technical infrastructure exists to support the use of the system.
For each of the emerging technologies in your report, justify its implementation for your organization.
Consider factors such as cost, savings, impact on jobs, and effectiveness.
Discuss potential advantages and disadvantages of implementation.
Consider authentication, control, and access in your response.
Define the gaps between needs of new technology and current infrastructure and processes.
Provide requirements for new technology implementation, existing limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes.
In your report, provide an introduction, main points, and an overall conclusion.
In addition to the suggested Study Resources in this unit, the following are excellent resources for finding and learning about emerging technologies:
The New York Times technology section.
Tech Republic.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Google Scholar.
Deliverable Format
You may choose to use the optional Emerging Technologies Report Template [DOCX]. Since you plan to share your report with your supervisor at your next one-to-one meeting, you will want it to be well-organized and readable. Your supervisor has requested that your report be 6–8 pages so that you have enough space to develop your ideas and provide some scholarly context. Your supervisor has also requested that the report include an introduction, main points, and an overall conclusion.
Communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders. For this scenario, assume your supervisor expects original work, critical thinking, and scholarly sources. Your writing must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Report length: Minimum of 6–8 pages, not including the title and reference pages.
References: At least three scholarly resources. Include a reference page at the end of your report, so that your imaginary supervisor can locate more information about emerging technologies.
APA guidelines: Double-spaced paragraph formatting in the body of the paper. When appropriate, use APA-formatted headings. Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Evaluation
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply technology theories and models to inform the development of an implementation plan for new technology.
Justify the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Justify the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Apply all UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies.
Describe requirements for new technology implementation, existing gaps and limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively with key technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders.
Faculty will use the scoring guide to review your report as if he or she were your immediate work supervisor. Review the complete scoring guide prior to developing and submitting your assessment.
DISTINGUISHED CATEGORY IS EXPECTED
UTAUT, Biometrics, and Wearable Technologies Scoring Guide
Criteria
Non-performance
Basic
Proficient
Distinguished
Justify the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Does not describe the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Describes the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Justifies the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Justifies the use and adoption of biometric technology with support for implementation within an organization; provides a variety of specific examples for context.
Justify the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Does not describe the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Describes the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Justifies the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization.
Justifies the use and adoption of wearable technology with support for implementation within an organization, and provides a variety of specific examples for context.
Apply all UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies.
Does not apply all UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies.
Describes UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies, but misses key elements of UTAUT theoretical context.
Applies all UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies.
Applies all UTAUT theoretical constructs (of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions) for use and adoption of emerging technologies, and provides in-depth theoretical context.
Describe requirements for new technology implementation, existing gaps and limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes.
Does not describe requirements for new technology implementation, existing gaps and limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes.
Identifies the requirements for implementing the new technology with little or no specificity or detail.
Describes requirements for new technology implementation, existing gaps and limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes.
Describes requirements for new technology implementation, existing gaps and limitations, and needed changes to infrastructure and processes, and provides specific examples for context.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders.
Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders.
Communicates key points but does not always give credit to external sources or meet the expectations of senior IT leaders.
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders.
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, respectful, and consistent with professional practice and the needs and expectations of senior IT leaders and other stakeholders, and provides specific examples that generate a unique perspective.[supanova_question]
Writing Question
Essay Prompt from the Syllabus
Write a formal 1000 Word APA paper focusing on the danger of the single story and children’s literature.
PROMPT:
Watch the TedTalk; The Danger of a Single Story and listen to the poignant and powerful words that Nigerian born author, Chimimanda Adichie (2009) stated about her personal experiences when faced with overt assumptions and racism. Discuss how unbiased literature, authentic storytelling, respectful representation, and true perspectives can provide a touchstone of truth to combat systemic racism. Connect your discussion with Adichie’s words. Launch Adichie’s words as both a foundation for your research and support for your evidence stated.
DETAILS:
Connect 5 APA formatted quotes spoken by Adichie (2009) with 5 APA formatted quotes derived from 5 different Academic Sources found inside our EDUC 121 Reader for a total of 10 APA formatted quotes inside your paper. Utilize ANY FIVE (5) of the required readings derived from the EDUC 121 Reader to support your discussion. To sum: Show a total of 5 supportive citations derived from 5 Different Academic Sources (Chapters/ Articles) found inside the EDUC 121 Reader and connect these directly with 5 quotes from Adichie’s TedTalk for a total of 10 APA Citations.
*REMEMBER: Your reference page must contain and lead with the name Adichie!!!! (Not ‘TED’ Names Matter?)
NOTE- Treat Adichie’s words exactly the same as direct quotations or paraphrased quotes found in print. Make sure to treat Adichie no differently from an author of a book or an article. The only difference is that you will use a time stamp instead of a page number at the end of your quoted material. A time stamp is the following: (MINUTES:SECONDS).
For example, Adichie (2009) stated “Direct quote that she said from the TedTalk” (11:09). This time stamp reflects the time she said what you are quoting.
To recap: Connect FIVE (5) quotes stated from Adichie with FIVE (5) supportive citations found from FIVE (5) DIFFERENT articles/chapters listed inside the EDUC 121 Reader to equal (10) citations total. Try to use sources that explore the challenges inherent within Race and Racism. For example, use either the African American, Native American, [email protected] American and/or Asian American community. And, if you like, you may use other articles inside the course reader we have not reviewed yet to make your point. You may choose more than one culture to strengthen your thesis but focus on RACE and RACISM.
Note: Let Adichie’s thesis points lead your paper. You may consider some of these topics as you evaluate: the pros/cons of cultural authenticity or insider/outsider perspectives, the evolution of better representation of said culture in children’s books, the overriding “arch” of specific cultural themes, the application of critical literacy as a tool for social justice. “Through story, we can share the hopes and dreams, triumphs and tragedies, accomplishments and disappointments that signal our commonalities as humans while also allowing a view of our uniqueness and cultural pride” (Collier, 2000, p. 241).
IMPORTANT: (If you choose to paraphrase something that Adichie said, take care to remember to follow the extra APA step discussed in class to ‘bookend’ the paraphrased material by both introducing the name of the author and designating the end of the paraphrased material by a page number – in this case – a time stamp as it is a VIDEO. This way, the reader is clear when YOUR voice enters, and when the authors voice ends.)
You are to have TEN (10) in-text quotes Total inside your essay: FIVE (5) from the EDUC 121 Reader and Five (5) from Adichie = 10 Total. Properly format your citations from the APA 7th Edition. A Reference APA formatted page is required along with a Cover Page.
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Unit title & code
Intercultural Management in Business MAR015-2
Assignment number and title
Assignment 2: Case study
Assignment type
Case study
Weighting of assignment
60%
Size or length of assessment
The word-limit for the assignment is 2,000 words (+/- 10%). This does not include the title page, executive summary, table of contents, reference list and appendices.
Unit learning outcomes
Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding
Identify culture specific preferences in international business context and develop appropriate rapport management strategies.
Demonstrate the following skills and abilities
Demonstrate to cultural differences in impression management and ethical considerations in international management.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
There are two examples of intercultural incidents (small case studies); these are examples of different behavioural and communication problems. You are asked to apply your understanding of relevant theories, frameworks and ideas and propose solutions to demonstrate the extent of your intercultural awareness in different business interactions. All theories and frameworks should be referenced correctly using the Harvard system.
CHOOSE ONLY ONE (OUT OF 1, 2,) TO DISCUSS. Apply your understanding of relevant theories, frameworks and ideas and propose solutions to demonstrate the extent of your intercultural awareness in different business interactions.
SEM 3
Case 1
Margaret Errington, a corporate attorney for a San Francisco department store chain, was responsible for negotiating leases for their outlets abroad. Because she had been particularly successful in similar negotiations in Europe, she was looking forward to securing attractive leasing agreements from a shopping mall developer in Osaka, Japan. She was especially optimistic because of her successful telephone communications with her counterparts in Japan. But when she arrived with her two assistants, John Gresham and Mel Watt, she was told by her Japanese hosts how surprised they were that she should come to negotiate in person. Margaret was usually not included in the after-hours socializing, and frequently the Japanese negotiators would direct their questions to John or Mel rather than to Margaret.
Where did Margaret go wrong?
How could you help the company better understand this cross-cultural problem?
Use intercultural theories to explain it and support your discussion.
What would be your advice to Margaret?
Case 2
Bob Tunis, marketing vice president for a Seattle-based lumber company, was making a sales presentation to a plywood wholesaler in Tokyo. Bob had just proposed what he considered to be a fair price for a large shipment of first-quality plywood. Much to his amazement, the three Japanese executives did not respond immediately, but rather sat across the table with their hands folded and their eyes cast downward, saying nothing. Fifteen second passed, then 30, and still no response. Finally, Bob became so exasperated that he said with a good deal of irritation in his voice, “Would you like for me to repeat the offer?” From that point onward the talks were stalled and Bob never did successfully negotiate a contract for plywood.
Where did Bob go wrong?
How could you help the company better understand this cross-cultural problem?
Use intercultural theories to explain it and support your discussion.
What would be your advice to Bob?
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
In order to pass Assessment 2 you will need to:
Research and produce current data on international organisations to support your arguments.
Examine the problems found in the cross-cultural management of joint ventures and mergers.
Compare and contrast the distinctive features of different management behaviour across two different cultures and draw on cultural frameworks in your analysis.
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
We will be filling this section in together in class on Click or tap to enter a date. make sure you have downloaded/printed out the Assignment Brief and bring it to the session with you.
How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
This assessment provides a grounding in the intercultural frameworks relevant to international business environment. Mainly it will involve frameworks related to communication, homogeneity versus diversity, tradition and change, dimensions of culture and so on. The frameworks are discussed in scheduled classes.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.
Pass – 40-49%
Pass – 50-59%
Commendation – 60-69%
Distinction– 70%+
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Knowledge
Piecemeal knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. Some noticeable misunderstandings and/or inaccuracies.
Rather confused focus that quite often strays from the topic. Limited discussion of concepts and issues.
Fairly broad knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. Mostly accurate understanding.
Quite clear focus, but sometimes strays from the topic. Logical and coherent discussion of concepts and issues, but limited originality.
Broad knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. Thoughtful and accurate understanding
Clear and appropriate focus. Thoughtful discussion that shows independent thinking.
Broad and critically evaluative knowledge of relevant theories and concepts. In-depth and accurate understanding
Very clear and appropriate focus. Very insightful discussion and original, inspirational thinking.
2
Analysis
Limited analysis. Lacks enough evidence based argument. Limited reference to theory and/or practice or used inappropriately. Statements of ‘fact’ and personal belief insufficiently reinforced by citations from appropriate third-party sources, research and relevant literature.
Satisfactory analysis of some appropriate concepts. Some evidence based argument demonstrated which draws on theory and/or practice. Statements of ‘fact’ and personal belief reinforced by citations from an appropriate, but limited, range of third-party sources, research and relevant literature.
Good analysis of related concepts and ideas. Appropriate evidence based argument demonstrating good understanding of theory and/or practice. Statements of ‘fact’ and personal belief reinforced by citations from an appropriate and broad range of third-party sources, research and relevant literature.
Comprehensive analysis of a range of related concepts and ideas. Evidence based argument demonstrating an excellent understanding of theory and/or practice. Statements of ‘fact’ and personal belief supported by citations from an extensive range of appropriate up to date third party sources, research and relevant literature.
3
Presentation
Though the discussion presented is reasonably systematic, there are improvements that the student should have implemented, for example, over-long and discursive sections/paragraphs or too short and fragmented sections/paragraphs which render some pages un-reader-friendly. There is scope for the work to be better organised.
Though the discussion presented is generally systematic, there are improvements that the student should have implemented, for example, over-long and discursive paragraphs or too short and fragmented paragraphs which render some pages un-reader-friendly.
The overall presentation of the discussion is articulate, lucid, structurally sensible and mature in expression. The references are organised conscientiously and comprehensively.
The discussion presented is produced in strict conformity with the guidelines contained in the assignment brief. The text is wide-ranging, the style mature, the approach measured, the presentation reader-friendly.
4
Persuasion
Reasonable and academically sound language and formatting.
Precise and persuasive arguments based on a firm foundation from the question through to the conclusions constructed.
Advanced and persuasive arguments based on a firm foundation from the question through to the conclusions constructed.
Very advanced and persuasive arguments based on a firm foundation from the question through to the conclusions constructed.
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Networking Question
Prepare a 3-5 page paper on the implications for voting, lotteries, certificate issuance, security auditing and enterprise. Discuss the impact on blockchain finance and how these functions will accelerate basic functions.
Your paper should be 3-5 pages long (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA.
Compose your essay in APA format, including the introduction and conclusion, and in-text citations for all sources used. In addition to your 3-5 page essay, you must include an APA-style title page and reference page.
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Please complete the homework strictly in accordance with the following requirements. source of SECD must be used
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