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Keeping in mind what you have learned in this module, answer and discuss the following questions: 

• Define corporate social responsibility.  
• What arguments in favor of CSR seem most important to you? 
• According to the readings and articles reviewed so far, would you say that Ethics and CSR can create long-term competitive advantages for a firm? Develop your argument with actual current organizational examples using 2 organizations you feel reflect this long-term competitive advantage. 
• Ten years from now, do you think affluence, ethics, or corporate brands and image will still be driving ever-greater CSR? Do you see any other emerging forces (e.g., religion, big data) that might reshape CSR in the future? 

Option #1: Strategy 5: Reward System Linked to Product Innovations

For the Module 5 milestone, create a strategy for deploying a new reward system that is linked to product innovation and product launches you will be undertaking in other countries. As part of this strategy, construct a case for your senior manager regarding how your functions in the human resource division are to be deployed.

This Milestone assignment should be no more than two pages in length (not including cover and reference pages), so focus on being clear and concise. Your Milestone should be formatted according to the  CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.) and supported by a minimum of two academic sources.

Discuss the following in your main post:

• Discuss the challenges faced by companies that have subsidiaries in foreign countries.
• Cultural differences can cause conflict resolution among international teams to be more difficult.  Discuss a method that would be effective.  
• Do you believe the organizational culture should be altered based on the national culture of the area where operations are conducted?

The following exercise introduces you to skills related to HRM roles and responsibilities, including collaboration.

Complete the collaboration warm-up exercise, HR Competencies. A transcript of this interactive exercise is also available.

Consider what you learned in the experience and respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Which HR competency do you feel is your strongest based on your work experiences?
• Based on your work experiences, which competency would you like to improve upon?
• How could you improve on your weakest competency? What experience might help?

MY Country I pick to write about  is Jamaica

Imagine you have been hired as a consultant for the United Nations. You have been asked to write an analysis on how global population growth has caused the following problem and how it affects a developing country of your choosing:

A growing global population that consumes natural resources is partially to blame for the release of greenhouse gases since human consumption patterns lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and farming (overturned dirt releases CO2). However, the critical issue is the burning of fossil fuels (hydrocarbons) such as coal oil and natural gas to produce energy that is used for things like electricity production, and vehicle, heating, and cooking fuels. 

The U.N. has asked that your paper contain three sections. It has asked that each section be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. It also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions.

Introduction

Provide an introduction of half a page minimum that addresses points points 1–5 below:

1. Explain the problem the U.N. has asked you to address in your own words.
2. Identify the three sections your paper will cover.
3. Identify the developing country you will consider.
4. Telly the U.N. which causes of greenhouse gases you will explore.
5. Provide a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph.

Section I. Background

1. What are greenhouse gases?
2. How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

Section II. How Emissions Causes Problems for the Developing World

1. Which countries produce the most greenhouse gases?
2. What are the economic challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?
3. What are the security challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?
4. What are the political challenges of these emissions (include examples from your chosen country)?

Section III. Causes and Solutions of Greenhouse Gases

1. Name two causes of greenhouse gases.
2. What are potential solutions to address each of the causes you identified?
3. What is the relationship between population control and greenhouse gases?

Conclusion

Formatting Requirements

• Make sure your paper consists of 4–6 pages (1,200 words minimum, not including the cover page, reference page, and quoted material if any).
• Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:
  • Section I. Background.
  • Section II. How Emissions Causes Problems for the Developing World.
  • Section III. Causes and Solutions for Greenhouse Gases.
• Use and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Potential Resources

• Opinion: The Pernicious Climate Dictum—Don’t Mention Population.
• The Five Mass Extinctions That Have Swept Our Planet.
• Does Population Growth Impact Climate Change?
• A Very Grim Forecast.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

• Evaluate the global impacts of, and potential controls for, population growth.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills.

1. “State of Estates” is a national estate planning firm with 2,500 employees in eight states.

   Research, as a team, three relevant court cases on age discrimination. 

   Design a 2-3-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes for the senior management team at “State of Estates” to train them on the following topics:

   • An overview of the ADEA
   •  
     Include visual interest in the form of relevant photos, clip art, and/or graphics. 

Assignment Instructions

Imagine that you are a project manager with a large hospital. You are responsible for facilitating the selection of a new healthcare information system.  You are asked to preview the Allscripts MyWay EMR and Waiting Room Solutions demos.

• -Explore all of the product modules and functions, such as the user friendliness (interface and ease of use), patient search functionality, release of information and retrieval, record tracking, web-based standards, internet and intranet use, regulatory requirements, etc.
• -Create a comparison table or matrix for the various functions.
• -In a 2-page paper, provide an assessment and explanation of how product features would or would not potentially support interoperability and basic integration standards.
  Submit the comparison table and paper.

  Resources:

• Waiting Room Solutions. Go to youtube and search “Waiting Room Solutions Demo” to view this product.
• Allscripts MyWay EMR. Go to youtube and search “Allscripts Demo” to view this product.

Grading Rubric

Assignment 1: Integration and System Functions

Student created a comparison table or matrix for the various functions. 20 points

Student provided thorough outline of the functions for each product. 40 points

Student provided an assessment and explanation of how product features would or would not potentially support interoperability and basic integration standards

40 points

Total

100 points

Read the article Conducting Thorough Job Analyses and Drafting Lawful Job Descriptions located in the Module Two: HR Planning and Staffing Reading and Resources section.

Use the article to identify the purpose of job analysis (why it is done) and the steps an employer uses to draft a legally defensible job description (how they are done).

Then discuss the legal importance of a well-defined job description, including at least one citation and reference in your initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts.

Classmates’ posts 1

· Torrie Wilhelm posted May 11, 2020 2:18 PM 

The basis for conducting a thorough job analysis is not only to give a real and honest overview of the job openings but it is also to draw the best candidate to apply for the vacancies. The legal aspect of a good detailed job description is to make it very public of the requirements of the job such as a Bachelor’s degree required or must have CPA licensure. The job description needs to be very detailed and accurate to not underestimate the duties of the job, furthermore, a job analysis is an effective method to determine essential functions. One way that employer covers themselves by asking employees to do additional tasks possibly outside of there job duties is my listing” other duties as assigned in the description.”

I know in my own current role what I do on a daily basis is nowhere close to how it translates on paper. This does not make the analysis of my job incorrect but I do think it makes it undervalued. I believe this is an opportunity where employee input would be beneficial in rewriting the job analysis and perhaps there would be less turnover.

Classmates’ posts 2

· Adrian Delarazan posted May 11, 2020 12:58 PM 

The purpose of a job analysis is to determine the function of a position and the duties and responsibilities that comes with the job. In order for an employer to write a job description effectively and with all of the necessary information for job seekers, it must examine the actual role through job analysis. Having an accurate job description is also mandatory to comply with legal requirements. This legal requirement includes the FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and Federal and State Discrimination laws (Muskovitz, 2011).

The first step an employer should use to draft a legally defensible job description is the job analysis. The employer must be able to establish the roles and expectations of the job. The job description can then be accurately be represented. The employer should have the title and rank, essential functions, job requirements, any physical exertions, and nonessential tasks or responsibilities listed in the job description (Smith, 2015).

A well-defined job description has legal importance as it helps defends against legal claims because it can be used as evidence for compliance and other legal requirements (Smith, 2015). For example, a job description can be used to help confirm an employee’s exempt status of the job as required by the FLSA and determined by their duties (Muskovitz, 2011). Another example is through compliance with ADA. If an employer does not list any known physical or mental requirements in their job description and expects their employees to perform such requirements without accommodation, they are in violation of the ADA (Muskovitz, 2011). A vague and inaccurate job description is a huge risk for employers and could result in them facing legal trouble.

In the digital age, moving products along the supply chain through multiple members is made easier with the right tools to coordinate the effort and provide real-time data. There are even new devices available to fight counterfeiting and theft at every stage. Whether determining the proper inventory in distribution centers or lead time needed for ordering to maintain minimum levels without running out of stock, customer satisfaction and cost savings are desired outcomes. Supply chain management software can measure expected travel time at each destination based on weather and other factors; movement within warehouse, distribution centers, or fulfillment centers; and progress to the final consumer in last mile delivery. The interconnected nature of players within the chain depends on software and technology that are compatible. Some member groups are implementing standards that allow cross-carrier tracking. Benchmarking can be established at the macro and micro level down to an individual employee’s productivity. 

Case Assignment

• Research the pros and cons of transportation management system (TMS), warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and supply chain management software from the perspective of cost, supply chain integration, and competitive advantage.
  This portion of the paper will be 1½ pages in length.
• Research the financial aspects of a digital supply chain. Include a discussion on how it is leveraged for assessment, benchmarking, and quality control.
  This portion of the paper will be 1½ pages in length.

Resources should be no more than three years old for this case because the industry is changing rapidly, and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.

Module 3 Case Background Readings

Trends and Practices in Supply Chain Analytics (2020)

Formulating a Predictive Flow (2020)

Masters of Logistics 28th Edition: Find Your Digital Direction (2019)

The Build-Versus-Buy Conundrum in Supply Chain Digitization (2020)

Need Speed Across the Supply Chain? It’s All About the Barcode (2019)

How a Freight Audit and a TMS Can Drive Efficiency for Your Supply Chain (2019)

“Digital Transformation” Can Enhance Working Capital Performance, New Hackett Group Survey Reveals (2019)

Three Logistics Trends to Watch in 2020 (2019)

Adding Data Science to Supply Chain’s List of Job Specs (2019)

Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information, see Differences Between First and Third Person. The excessive use of quotes or unoriginal content will directly impact performance since it suggests lack of comprehension and indicates that a student may not have mastered the concepts.  

Assignment Expectations

Use the attached APA-formatted template (LOG302 Case3) to create your submission.

Your submission will include:

• Trident’s cover page
• A 3-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction, 3-page body, and 2- or 3-sentence conclusion)
• The alphabetized reference list page in APA format

***Due Tomorrow before 9pm*** 

Begin this assignment by completing the Personal Assessment of Management Skills (PAMS). The Personal Assessment of Management Skills (PAMS) is a tool that will help you gauge your level of managerial skill competence. The PAMS include rating scales on sections regarding self-disclosure and openness to feedback as well as an awareness of your values, emotional intelligence, change orientation, and core self-evaluation. Overall you will create a profile of your leadership competence.

Then, share your PAMS assessment to at least three people who are familiar with your leadership qualities- a supervisor, colleagues, direct reports, etc. Ask those you select to reflect on your leaders’ skills and provide feedback that will help you to become a more effective manager. Include their feedback as you develop your Personal Development Plan to enhance your leadership capabilities.

Now, based on the results from your PAMS, feedback from selected individuals, and what you have studied in this course, create a Personal Development Plan to improve your leadership skills. The plan should include goals, objectives, timelines, and necessary resources.

Be sure to specify the following:

• Techniques you will implement to motivate employees and lead change, even when some oppose the change.
• An interpretation of your role in organizational planning.
• A critique of your skills in supervising a diverse workforce, indicating goals for improvement.

Support your assignment with at least seven scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

Length: 12-15 pages, not including title and reference pages. Include a copy of your completed assessment with your paper. It is not counted in the pages required.

Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards