This assignment provides you with the opportunity to explore some of the changes in U.S. families and reflect on the evolution of the American family as portrayed in television.
This assignment is aligned with the module learning objectives #2, 3, 4, and 6.
Background
In the United States over 95 percent of people believe the combination of husband, wife, and children constitutes a family. This two-parent family structure is known as a traditional nuclear family, referring to heterosexual married parents and children as the nucleus, or core, of the group. However, the “typical” American family has changed radically over the last 60 years. Today, only about 64 percent of children live in homes with two parents who are married, representing an all-time low (Pew Research Center). American’s today are marrying later than ever before, divorcing sooner, cohabitating or choosing to remain single. Whereas married couples dominated the family structure in years past, only 30 percent of millennials feel that a successful marriage is an important part of life or defines a family.
U.S. families are changing in response to factors such as: higher rates of cohabitation, growing acceptance of divorce, a fast-growing blended family structure, same-sex nuclear families, single parent households and more career options for women, and the growing cost of housing and childcare.
Television is a powerful medium that has continually reinvented images of the American family over the past sixty years. Arguably, television has created an idealized image of the American family and not always portrayed a realistic depiction of what the typical family structure looks like. As you learned in Module 3, Media is a powerful agent of socialization that often dictates what we ‘think we should be doing.’ However, as times have changed, so have the images of family on television. This assignment will explore some of those changes and ask you to reflect on the evolution of the American family as portrayed in television.
*You will find a link to the document of shows to choose from here Family in TV Land –Show Options and at the end of the paper description.
Overview
For this assignment you will write a 2–3-page paper that explores the portrayals of family on TV. The paper will be based on information that you collect from watching shows that portray a traditional family and a nontraditional family (selected from the Family in TV Land –Show Options ). As you are watching the shows you should take notes in order to perform a content analysis. You will then synthesize your observations and the content analyses of the family portrayals on TV into the 2–3-page paper. The paper should include the following:
A definition for a traditional family and a nontraditional family
A brief description of each show
A description of how each show portrays a family
The content analyses
A Sociological Analysis
Directions
The assignment begins with “Father Knows Best” (1954-1963). The website for the show “Father Knows Best”.Links to an external site. gives a lot of information about the show, its characters, and content. I want you to read one of the magazine articles on this website from TV Guide that was published during the time the show was syndicated. This information will provide a foundation and context for your paper. You should take notes on what you learned about the show including audience reception, characters, and the content of the show.
Next, you will watch a full-length episode of three (3) shows: “Father Knows Best”, a traditional show and a nontraditional show. You will then begin a content analysis of the three (3) shows.
Content Analysis
Watch a full-length episode of “Father Knows Best” (these can be found on the “Father Knows Best” websiteLinks to an external site. or on YouTubeLinks to an external site.. ( https://fatherknowsbest.us )
Choose a show from the Traditional family list and watch at least one full episode
Choose a show from the Nontraditional family list and watch at least one full episode
In the episode(s) you will be looking for:
Gender roles and family structure (mother, father, children)
Roles and expectations of family members
Parents as figures of authority
Children (chores, manners, obedience to authority)
What norms, values or beliefs are assumed in the shows? How are they presented?
Communication styles
Content of the show (what message was the show trying to send to the audience?)
How is the content reflective of the average American family at the time? (or not)
Take note of:
race
occupations
class
sexual orientation
identity
Sociological Analysis
The heart of the essay is the sociological analysis.
Choose at least one theoretical view (functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism) through which to analyze your chosen family shows.
Reflect on how well your show selections support a theoretical view of family. Use your identified families as support for or an argument against the theoretical view of family in society. Address the following questions:
Family in TV Land :
Traditional: The George Lopez show
Non traditional: Modern Family
Submission
Submit your paper as an attachment by clicking the Start Assignment button above.
Please note the following:
The assignment will be submitted via Turnitin to check for plagiarism. Please find the plagiarism policy in the Course Syllabus. All submitted student work will be added as source documents in Turnitin reference database for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such assignments in the future.
The concept of the American family has evolved significantly over the decades, shaped by changes in social, cultural, and economic dynamics. Television has reflected and, in some cases, influenced this evolution, serving as a lens through which societal norms and values about family life are viewed.
Key Changes in U.S. Families
Diverse Family Structures:
Traditional nuclear families (two married parents with children) are no longer the dominant norm.
Single-parent families, blended families, child-free couples, and multigenerational households have become increasingly common.
Same-sex couples and adoptive families have gained visibility and legal recognition.
Roles and Gender Norms:
Women have entered the workforce in greater numbers, shifting……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Create a 10–12 slide audio presentation with narrative notes and at least five references to inform leadership and staff of specific changes to workflow resulting from an EHR initiative.
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Introduction
Onboarding leadership and staff to workflow changes resulting from an EHR initiative is key to a successful rollout. It is important to identify all impacted stakeholders, understand how each group is affected by the changes and then communicate these changes to them in a clear and understandable manner.
Instructions
For the assignment, you will create a presentation showcasing your ability to make decisions as a leader in practice. This presentation will be for multiple levels of leadership and staff to inform them of specific changes to workflow that improve overall efficiency, safety and quality in the organization.
Present the topic in a Kaltura presentation that is 10 minutes or less in length. The presentation should consist of no more than 10–12 PowerPoint slides, which should include the following with speaker notes:
· Title slide.
· Describe the overall workflow/system change within the context of evidence-based practice and analyze the reasons behind this necessary change.
· Assess how this new workflow supports the strategic plan of the organization related to quality outcomes and decision making with the use of informatics.
· Describe your rationale as a decision maker for the workflow changes for each group of stakeholders/practitioners/end users who will experience the change.
· Analyze how the new workflow related to evidence-based practice contributes to efficiency gains for specific stakeholders.
· Assess the overall efficiency, safety, and satisfaction driven use of the workflow change to provide quality outcomes for the organization or practice setting.
· Reference slide.
· Include the following in your assignment submission:
· A narrated Kaltura presentation of your PowerPoint slides.
· The full PowerPoint presentation as a separate .ppt or .pptx file, including speaker’s notes in the slides. Note: The speaker’s notes will act as a transcript for your presentation.
· When finished, paste the Kaltura link to your presentation in the assignment comment box, and include the full PowerPoint presentation (with speaker’s notes for the slides) as an attachment. You may submit the assignment only once, so make sure all the components are present before submitting.
Presentation Requirements
· Format: Slide presentation with audio narrative.
· Kaltura is the preferred presentation platform for Capella University. All Capella learners have access to Kaltura. You will want to have an external or built-in webcam and microphone available and tested. Refer to Using Kaltura and Kaltura Basics Tutorial [Video] for instructions as needed.
· Audio should be 10 minutes or less.
· Title slide: Include your name, course, date, and instructor.
· Reference slide: Five scholarly sources that support the policy and guidelines. Additional references may be used. Including APA formatted scholarly sources.
· Presentation length: 10–12 slides with a maximum of five bullets per line. All information for each bullet stays on one line.
· Graphics: You may use professional-quality graphics.
· Speaker’s Notes: Speaker’s notes are required in lieu of a narrative paper.
· Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
· APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Refer to the APA Module for instructions as needed.
Review the Presentation to the Organization scoring guide prior to submission to ensure you address all required grading criteria.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
· Competency 1: Evaluate how various electronic health record systems are used by nurses across different health care settings.
· Presentation assesses the workflow/system change within the context of evidence-based practice.
· Competency 2: Propose health information designs appropriate to health care settings.
· Presentation explains the decision-making rationale for the workflow changes.
· Competency 3: Integrate health information system components into strategic planning for health informatics nurses.
· Presentation analyzes how this workflow supports the strategic plan of the organization related to quality outcomes and the use of informatics.
· Competency 4: Recommend appropriate workflows to maximize efficiencies for the practice setting.
· Presentation outlines the workflow change for each group of stakeholders affected by the change and assess the efficiency gains of the change.
· Competency 5: Recommend strategies to maximize efficiency, safety, and patient satisfaction using electronic health records while providing nursing care to patients
Companies usually change their vision or mission once they have achieved those things or the company is pivoting. Your mission is where you are now. Your vision is where you want to be in three to five years. Here are some examples of old and new mission statement-
Apple’s older vision statement:
A computer in the hands of everyday people.
Apple’s current vision statement:
To produce high-quality, low cost, easy to use products that incorporate high technology for the individual.
UPS until 1991:
The leading package delivery company.
UPS after 1991:
The enablers of global e-commerce.
Microsoft old vision statement:
Put a computer on every desk and in every home.
Microsoft now:
Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Stanford University in the past:
To become the Harvard of the West.
Stanford now:
A Purposeful University Knowledge, Learning & Innovation for a Rapidly Changing World
Nike in the 1960s:
Crush Adidas.
Nike now:
Bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.)
You can see from these vision statements how organizations changed their focus as a reaction to changes in their world.
YOUR TASK- Find out about such a company, can be a local one, from your native country, which has changed its mission statement. Then, write about what kind of Strategic changes have accompanied this change in order to allign themselves to the new mission statement.
Also add which direction the company is headed to in the new decade?
Prepare a powerpoint presentation for 8-10 slides- 20 marks
Companies usually change their vision or mission once they have achieved those things or the company is pivoting. Your mission is where you are now. Your vision is where you want to be in three to five years. Here are some examples of old and new mission statement-
Apple’s older vision statement:
A computer in the hands of everyday people.
Apple’s current vision statement:
To produce high-quality, low cost, easy to use products that incorporate high technology for the individual.
UPS until 1991:
The leading package delivery company.
UPS after 1991:
The enablers of global e-commerce.
Microsoft old vision statement:
Put a computer on every desk and in every home.
Microsoft now:
Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Stanford University in the past:
To become the Harvard of the West.
Stanford now:
A Purposeful University Knowledge, Learning & Innovation for a Rapidly Changing World
Nike in the 1960s:
Crush Adidas.
Nike now:
Bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.)
You can see from these vision statements how organizations changed their focus as a reaction to changes in their world.
YOUR TASK- Find out about such a company, can be a local one, from your native country, which has changed its mission statement. Then, write about what kind of Strategic changes have accompanied this change in order to allign themselves to the new mission statement.
Also add which direction the company is headed to in the new decade?
Prepare a powerpoint presentation for 8-10 slides- 20 marks
Write a 4-6 page paper in which you address the following:
Assess how globalization and technology changes have impacted the corporation you researched.
Apply the industrial organization model and the resource-based model to determine how your corporation could earn above-average returns.
Assess how the vision statement and mission statement of the corporation influence its overall success.
Evaluate how each category of stakeholder impacts the overall success of this corporation.
Use the Strayer University Online Library or the Internet to locate and include at least three quality references. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as academic resources
Purpose: To integrate and build on basic concepts in support of critical thinking.
Courseoutcomes:This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Correlate lifestyle, environmental, and other influences with changes in levels of wellness. (POs 1 and 7)
CO 2: Explain the pathophysiologic processes of select health conditions. (PO 1)
CO 3: Predict clinical manifestations and complications for select disease processes. (POs 1 and 8)
Duedate:Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Totalpointspossible:50 points
Preparingtheassignment
Select a pathophysiology concept (i.e., infection, mobility, perfusion, tissue integrity, cognition, intracranial regulation, hormonal regulation, glucose regulation, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, cellular regulation, nutrition, gas exchange, pain, immunity, inflammation, elimination, and thermoregulation) for which you have not previously completed an active learning template (ALT). Some examples include but are not limited to
Complete the three areas of the template to describe the pathophysiologic changes that occur within the body and what care the nurse may provide for clients experiencing the changes.
Select a disease process (i.e., myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, seizure, small bowel obstruction) from the current organ system you are studying, for which you have not previously completed an ALT.
Complete the top three boxes, the Assessment and Safety Concerns area of the form.
Be prepared to submit, present and/or teach this concept to others, as directed by your instructor.
In addition, complete as much of the Patient Centered Care area as you are able based on your own research and/or collaboration with your peers or faculty.
Create a 1-page analysis describing how the selected Basic Concept ALT relates to the selected Systems Disorder ALT.
Be prepared to present and/or submit your paper, as directed by your instructor.
For writing assistance, visit the Writing Center.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.
Thefollowing provides anexample of the Basic Concept ALT to helpclarifytheassignmentguidelines.
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Thefollowing provides anexample of the System Disorder ALT to helpclarifytheassignmentguidelines.
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Thefollowing provides anexample of the 1-page Analysisto helpclarifytheassignmentguidelines.
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Since the largest group to experience hip fractures are older adults, the normal changes that occur with aging place them at higher risk for complications of immobility and surgical repair of the fracture (for example: decreased muscle mass, decreased bone density, suppressed immune response, and loss of muscle strength and flexibility).
Immobility after a hip fracture (and surgical repair of the break) contributes to the following undesirable changes within the body.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when blood pools in the lower extremity veins, which increases the risk of pulmonary embolism and compromised circulation and oxygenation.
Muscle atrophy contributes to orthostatic hypotension when the smooth muscles of the venous system fail to contract when the client changes from a supine to an upright position.
Loss of appetite due to inactivity, depression, boredom, or pain can contribute to weight loss and malnutrition impacting muscle mass and delaying healing.
Use of an indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk for urinary tract infection.
Calcium loss from long bones may lead to renal calculi and osteoporosis.
Pressure and moisture to the skin increases the risk of pressure ulcers.
If client unable to reposition themselves in bed, skin can break down increasing the chance for infection.
Social isolation increases the risk of delirium and disorientation.
When supine, the weight of the chest wall limits lung expansion and contributes to atelectasis.
Blood redistribution and fluid shifts increase the risk for pulmonary edema.
Pooling of secretions increases the risk for pneumonia and decreased gas exchange.
Decreased weight bearing contributes to hormone imbalances.
Considering the concept of mobility with the systems disorder of a hip fracture, it is evident that the older adult is most at risk for not only experiencing a hip fracture but having one or more complications of immobility due to the injury, as well.
Patient-focused care should address pain management (pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic), promoting optimal respiratory status, and early movement with the help of physical therapy. As always, client safety should be incorporated into all care.
GradingRubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.
Requiredcriteria Complete the entire template. Student name Concept Related content Underlying principles Nursing interventions Be ready to submit, present, and/or teach this concept to others.
Requiredcriteria Complete these sections Student name Disorder/Disease process Alterations in health (diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related to client problem Health promotion and disease prevention Risk factors Expected findings Laboratory tests Diagnostic procedures Safety considerations
Write a paper (700 words) on what you think should be included in a future reform of the health care system, focusing on financial operating changes that would improve efficiency and provide for improved transparency to the public. Include three to five research/references to support your position.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Over the last two study periods, we have examined the physiology of most of our major organ systems. For this final assessment, you are going to research and prepare a 6–8- minute presentation on a disease of your choice that will be viewed by your peers. The disease you choose must impact one of the physiological systems we have covered in either HBS202 or HBS204 and you must be able to describe how the disease changes the physiology of the system. This may make some diseases harder than others so think carefully about your choice.
In your presentation, you must include the following information:
1. An introduction – make sure you introduce yourself and explain why you have picked the disease you will be discussing. 2. Information about the disease – this could include how many people will suffer from the disease, causes if they are known and symptoms. 3. How the disease changes the physiology of the tissue/organ system(s) involved. You will need to make sure that you introduce what is normal before you discuss how the disease changes it and leads to symptoms mentioned in question 2. 4. What is one aspect of the disease that you have chosen that researchers are currently focussing on, this is where you will need to have a look in the scientific literature, and it needs to be “current” specifically from 2020 or 2021. 5. Potential treatment – you need to pick one intervention that is commonly used to treat the disease and explain how this works making sure you talk about the relevant physiology.
Remember – this assessment is about you communicating the physiology of your chosen disease not just general information about the disease copied from the internet. You will need to do some research and include information that isn’t just from textbooks and Wikipedia. You will need to reference your presentation (further information on this will be provided on the LMS). Instructions The objectives of this task are: • To investigate a novel physiological concept (i.e. something that is relevant to, but has not been directly covered by, your lectures); • To develop research skills: to select appropriate sources of reliable and relevant information; • To develop scientific writing skills: to use vocabulary appropriate for a general scientific audience when preparing your talk, and to develop a concise story that conveys the major features of the technique in a logical sequence; • To develop audio-visual presentation skills: to use information gathered by your research to construct a short verbal description of physiological concepts using diagrams to assist you with your explanations; • To develop correct referencing and other acknowledgement skills.
Resources Textbooks You can find some general information in your prescribed Physiology textbook, however it will not be able to help you answer all of the parts of this assignment: Silverthorn, D.U. (2019) Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach 8th Edition (Global Edition), Pearson Any Anatomy and Physiology textbook will be able to provide you with useful basic information
Websites The web is an immense resource, but be careful – apart from some sites such as those run by the publishers of scientific journals, very few web sites are peer-reviewed or checked for accuracy. For further information on assessing the integrity and validity of information sources, visit the La Trobe University library web site (http://www.latrobe.edu.au/library/help-and-training/videos). Also remember that any information sourced from the web has to be acknowledged in a citation, just as a print-based reference would be. Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference for this assignment. You need to make sure that you include in text citations where relevant. You do not need to use APA7 as this takes up a lot of space on your slides. Instead consider using author date or numbering of the references on your slides (have a look at the video on the LMS for more information). You need to include a full reference list at the end of your presentation. For this assignment you may find that some of your references are from the early 2000’s, particularly those about your chosen disease – that is perfectly OK. Remember, you do need to use a resource that is from 2020 or 2021 for one aspect of the presentation
Create your presentation After you have gathered all your research together and decided what should be included (and just as importantly, what should be left out!), the next step is to record the presentation with voice over to demonstrate your knowledge in this area. There are a number of tools that can be used to record your presentation. PowerPoint slides with audio voiceover is perfectly acceptable (information on how to do this can be found on this website https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-record-voiceover- powerpoint-4173784). A follow on article explains how to convert your presentation to a video https://www.lifewire.com/convert-powerpoint-to-video-4165363. An alternative approach is to record yourself in Zoom. If you are feeling adventurous, you can try one of these other software options: • ‘Explain Everything’ (collaborative & interactive whiteboard; http://explaineverything.com) • ‘CamStudio’ (screen and audio capture; http://camstudio.org) • ‘Camtasia Studio’ (TechSmith Corporation, free trial version) This is what we use in the department to create the recordings that you see on the LMS • Quickcast (Mac; free) • Screencast-O-Matic (Windows; free; https://screencast-o-matic.com/home)
If you would like to appear in your presentation, that is great but there is no expectation that you
do. You must make sure that you include slides of some kind in your presentation to be eligible for full marks.
Submit your presentation for assessment Once you have recorded the presentation, you will need to save it as an .mp4 file and upload it to the dropbox on the LMS. This is not a drag and drop submission, you need to read the instructions that are on the LMS about how to do this. Please note that it does take some time to upload the file, don’t panic that it isn’t there but you do need to make sure you allow a bit more time to process the file.
You must also submit your slides and script to a separate Turnitin drop box to ensure that you have written the information in your own words. This is not marked but you must submit your script.
Deadline Your presentation is to be submitted to the LMS drop box no later than 23:59 on Sunday 14th November.
Assessment This task will be assessed based on the detailed marking rubric provided on the last couple of pages of this document. The marks for your audio-visual presentation will be weighted as follows:
• 60% on scientific content; and • 30% on the quality of the presentation and • 10% on the correct use of references
Within three weeks of submission, a member of the physiology teaching staff will mark your presentation using the rubric below and provide written feedback. You will receive a mark out of 100 for your presentation but remember this will be scaled down to a mark out of 30 for your final grade.
Late submission You will be able to submit your assessment for 5 days after the due date (until 23:59 Friday 19th November), however your final mark will be subject to a penalty of 5% per day that your submission is late up to a maximum of 25%. After 5 days you will be given a mark of ‘zero’
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Talk about the physical changes associated with adolescence in terms of social and emotional development. For example, is being a taller adolescent girl advantageous from an emotional stand point? (You don’t have to discuss my example, you can apply your own ideas to the discussion.) Define the term eating disorder and differentiate between anorexia and bulimia. In addition, refer to the article listed in read/review and discuss adolescent behaviors as they relate to disordered eating. Why is prevention critical and how do societal standards impact eating, health and physical development?
Please keep in mind all discussion posts need to be a minimum of 200 words, written in a scholarly voice, and error free.
Assignment 2
In what ways did your high school classes take advantage of the advanced thinking abilities that develop in adolescence? In what ways were opportunities to do this missed? What might teachers do to stimulate more advanced thinking?
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Assessment Information/brief 2020/21 Module title Operations and Information Management CRN 33150, 33216 Level 7 Assessment title Consultancy Report (Assessment 2) Weighting within module This report is worth 50% of the overall module mark. Submission deadline date and time See OnlineCampus Assessment set by: Dr Suzanne Kane How to submit You should submit your assessment through OnlineCampus by the due date. Assessment Criteria: Assessment task details and instructions Your Task You are a consultant who has been employed to advise on the effective implementation of strategic changes. You are required to produce the following for the case study provided below: Part A: Analysis – Business Process Models and strategy analysis In this section you should develop 1. A series of at least two Business Process Models, which capture the existing and your proposed business processes. The models should follow the BPMN notation shown in the lecture slides. You can utilise Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint or appropriate alternatives to create the models. 2. Strategic analysis: You should use at least one recognised analysis technique such as SWOT, PESTLE etc Part B: Open Source Software Comparison Table In this section, you should conduct research into a suitable software solution. You should decide on the set of characteristics which you will use to evaluate the software and your research should consider 4-5 alternatives in detail. This section should be presented as a table. Part C: Report In this section, you should write a report which provides an overview of the current situation together with a roadmap outlining how the proposed changes to the business can be achieved to the benefit of the business. This should draw on your analysis in Part A, include your recommendation for software in Part B, and provide recommendations for ensuring that the strategy is effectively implemented, including consideration of the challenges ahead. This section should follow standard report structure: Title Page – Contents – Introduction – Main Section – Conclusions and Recommendations – References. You should use appropriate theories, frameworks, models, that we have covered in the module, to inform and justify your recommendations. Part D: Reflection on your contribution to the online discussion In this section you should submit a 250-word reflective summary, accompanied by your own self-assessment of your contribution to the online elements throughout the module, using the table labelled ‘Reflection Self-Assessment Pro forma’ in Appendix A (copy and paste it into your assignment document). The reflective report should include your detailed reflection on your learning process of theories, frameworks, models that we covered in the module, supported with evidence (pasted URLs) from the online discussion forum. Using the Discussion Forum The module syllabus will feature discussion forums for you to explore the assignment/share your ideas and findings of group activities. It is recommended that you use these to: ? Share papers and articles that you have found on relevant topics (remember to include links / reference / pdfs if you do this!) ? Discuss the changes to the ways of working – i.e. discuss what processes will change and explore how these might work in practice. You might also consider the changing information needs of the business ? Discuss and share examples of Open Source software that could be of use. ? Present the practice/outcomes/discussion of group activities outside class. Please don’t be shy of using the discussion forums – the purpose is to give you experience of using collaborative technologies. This is the marking table which will be used to guide the marking of assessment components: Section Content Word Count Marks Part A Analysis – Business Process Models and strategy analysis 1000 (equivalent to) 30 Part B Open Source Software Comparison Table 500 (equivalent to) 20 Part C Report 1250 40 Part D Reflection on your contribution to the online discussion 250 10 Total 3000 100 The case study: Music Mates Music Mates is a group of three musicians who have been performing together for approximately two years. The group have regular repeat gigs around the North West of England, which provides enough funds for them to be paid as part-time professional musicians. In addition to their musical talents, Alexander, Sergei, and Vassily, are experienced sound engineers, who provide a PA service for the Music Mates gigs and for a number of other bands in the North-West area. They share a wide network of friends who are also musicians and they often promote other bands. But recently these other bands have asked them to be agents for an agree fee. If they decide to take this professional route, it would mean that they could work full-time as musicians/agents. However, they are aware that starting the agency would require a business approach. They would be responsible for advertising events, social media marketing, keeping business accounts, providing an updated calendar of events, and keeping track of the communications between themselves, the clients who want to book bands, and the bands who are signed to the Music Mates agency. At the moment, they use a website, a Facebook page, and the SoundCloud audio platform. Alexander, Sergei, and Vassily all have iphone’s and macbook pro laptop computers. They realise that starting the agency requires a business approach, which includes software that will support their business. They have read about Customer Relationship Management software and Enterprise Resource Management software, which appears to offer the type of information technology support that they will need. However, they need professional help before they can make any final decisions about investing funds in business software. They are also interested in the possibility of utilising Open Source Software, but require information on the advantages and disadvantages. Growing Music Mates into a full-time small to medium enterprise business that supports three members of staff will mean significant changes and there are some concerns that using business technology might change the close working relationships which exist between Alexander, Sergei, Vassily and the bands with which they have personal connections. They are keen to run the business in a democratic style and as such, everyone will have an equal vote on any business decisions. Therefore, they require a report that can be read and understood by each of them. You are the OIM consultant who is responsible for researching this business and providing a consultancy report. Module Aims 1. Allow students to develop an in-depth understanding of the increasingly important field of operations and information management. 2. Provide students with an overview of the role and contribution of operations and information systems to a company’s strategic position. 3. To provide concepts, techniques and models used for planning, managing and improving operations and information systems in contemporary organisations across a range of business sectors 4. To equip students with the capability to apply their knowledge of operations and information management within their business and management practice or further study.
Appendix A: Reflection Self-Assessment Pro forma 80+ 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 0-40 Quality of contributions Made several good contributions and one or more outstanding contribution. Made several good contributions. Made a few good contributions Made a few valid contributions Made 1 or 2 postings, of poor quality Did not contribute. Attribution of references Clear referencing of well-chosen and highly relevant sources Clear referencing of all sources, some relevant. Clear referencing of all sources. Sources generally referenced. Used ideas/ words of others without attribution. Cut and paste or absent contributions. Evidence of collaboration/ facilitation skills Skill shown in weaving contributions into the discussions and wiki and following up on contributions of others. Skill shown in weaving contributions into discussion and / or wiki, or following up on contributions of others Some evidence of links to contributions of others. Basic recognition of contributions of others. Little or no recognition of contributions of others. None Reflection on online contributions (in reflective summary) Deep reflection shown, with clear and substantial evidence from online discussion and wiki Good reflection, with clear evidence from online discussion and / or wiki Reflection and evidence offered, limitations in one of these Reflection and evidence offered, limitations in both of these Superficial reflection, very limited evidence Very little or no reflection/evidence. Level 7– Generic Descriptors
Extremely poor Very poor Poor Inadequate Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100 Knowledge Totally inadequate demonstration of required knowledge. Not able to link theory to practice. No appropriate themes identified. Virtually no relevant knowledge demonstrated. Fails to adequately demonstrate links between theory and practice. Very poor identification of key themes. Inconsistent or inaccurate knowledge. Limited and inappropriate or inaccurate links between theory and practice. Poor identification of key themes. Limited evidence of knowledge. Inappropriate links between theory and practice. Inadequate identification of key themes. Basic knowledge with occasional inaccuracies appropriate yet basic integration of theory and practice. Superficial depth or limited breadth with unsatisfactory identification of key themes. Mostly accurate knowledge with satisfactory depth and breadth of knowledge. Sound integration of theory and practice with satisfactory identification of key themes. Consistently relevant accurate knowledge with good depth and breadth. Clear and relevant application of theory to practice. Good identification of key themes. Comprehensive knowledge demonstrating very good depth and breadth. Clear insight into links between theory and practice. Demonstrates ability to transfer knowledge between different contexts appropriately. Integrates the complexity of a range of knowledge and excellent understanding of its relevance. Excellent depth of knowledge in a variety of contexts. Coherent and systematic application of theory to practice. Outstanding knowledge. Theory is linked to practice to an exceptional level and may be used to formulate new questions, ideas or challenges. Extremely poor Very poor Poor Inadequate Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100 Cognitive processes Cognitive Processes No demonstration of analysis, evaluation or synthesis. No evidence of reflection. Unsatisfactory professional judgement No meaningful analysis or evaluation. Unable to identify appropriate issues for reflection. Arguments presented are inappropriate and very poorly linked. Very poor professional judgement. Descriptive occasionally attempts to analyse or evaluate material but lacks critical approach. Confusion and/ or weakness in academic argument. Identifies issues for reflection but lacks evidence of reflective processes. Poor professional judgement. Mainly descriptive evidence of analysis, inconsistent critical approach, little evaluation or synthesis. Follows processes of reflection but fails to demonstrate insight. Inconsistent and/ or inaccurate professional judgement. Critical analysis evident, with some evaluation and synthesis, although limited. Limited evidence of reflection. Some appropriate academic argument although not well applied and lacking in clarity. Unsatisfactory professional judgement. Sound critical analysis and evaluation. Relevant academic argument. Demonstrates basic ability of synthesise information in order to formulate appropriate questions and conclusions. Reflective process is utilised, with insight demonstrating planning for future practice. Integrates relevant information in order to make sound professional judgements. Clear, in depth critical analysis, evaluation and academic argument with synthesis of different ideas and perspectives. Utilises reflection to develop self and practice. Aware of the influence of varied perspectives and time frames. Uses a wide range of sources to inform clinical decision making and prioritises plans. Very good analysis and synthesis of material with evidence of critique and independent thought. Balanced and mature approach to reflection used to enhance practice and performance in a range of contexts. Demonstrates ability to make sound decisions in complex and unpredictable contexts. Excellent critical analysis and synthesis. Arguments handled skilfully with imaginative interpretation of material. Willingness to challenge self and practice. Outstanding critical analysis and synthesis. Incorporates evidence of original thinking.
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Poor Inadequate
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100 Communication
Presentation is extremely poor. Work has no structure or clarity. Extremely poor use of language.
Presentation is very poor. Work has little discernible structure or clarity. Very poor use of language. Presentation is poor. Work is disorganised and lacks clarity. Poor use of language. Presentation is unsatisfactory. Work is limited in terms of structure, coherence and clarity. Limitations in academic style. Presentation of work is unsatisfactory in terms of structure, coherence, clarity and academic style. Some inconsistencies. Some grammar and syntax errors which detract from the content Presentation of work is satisfactory in terms of structure coherence, clarity and academic style. But some inconsistencies in grammar and syntax. Presentation of work is well organised with good use of language to express ideas/argument. Very few inconsistencies; grammar and syntax good. Presentation is of a very good standard, demonstrating a scholarly style. Very good grammar and syntax Presentation is excellent, well-structured and logical. Demonstrates a scholarly style. Excellent grammar and syntax. Presentation is outstanding demonstrating a fluent academic style.
Extremely poor Very poor
Poor Inadequate Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-100 Referencing and using evidence No references. No attempt to provide evidence of sources used. Lack of ability to source adequate material. Very poor referencing Poor use of reference material. Inappropriate or outdated sources with numerous referencing errors. Unsatisfactory referencing with frequent error. Limited ability to support content with relevant sources. Narrow range of sources. Referencing in presented work is unsatisfactory with some inconsistencies or inaccuracies. Over utilises secondary sources. References used are inappropriate in terms of currency. Satisfactory range of sources identified with appropriate referencing and few inaccuracies. Appropriate use of primary and secondary sources. Good range of sources. Well referenced, very few inaccuracies. Good use of primary and secondary sources. Clear evidence of referencing to a wide range of primary and secondary sources which are used effectively in supporting the work. Detailed use of predominantly primary sources which are well referenced and are used creatively to develop the work. Synthesis of reference material from a wide range of sources both within and across professions
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