Directions: View the rubric and examples to make sure you understand the expectations of this assignment. Create a 2-3 (more is fine) page single-spaced Analysis of Research abstract published qualitative scholarly article related to your mock dissertation topic/research about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and how it increases sales and customer loyalty Topic.
Brevity and being concise are important as this analysis is intended to be a brief summation of the research.
Each abstract must therefore consist of the following in this order:
Bibliographic Citation – use the correctly formatted APA style citation for the work as the title of your abstract, displaying the full citation in bold font.
Author Qualifications – name and qualification of each author conducting the research
Research Concern – one-paragraph summary of the reason for the overall research topic
Research Purpose Statement AND Research Questions or Hypotheses – the specific focus of the research
Precedent Literature – key literature used in proposing the needed research (not the full bibliography or reference list)
Research Methodology – description of the population, sample, and data gathering techniques used in the research
Instrumentation – description of the tools used to gather data (surveys, tests, interviews, etc.)
Findings – summation of what the researchers discovered and the types of analysis that were used to describe the findings (tables, figures, and statistical measures)
RESEARCH HAS TO BE QUALITATIVE STUDY ON THE TOPIC IT IS BEEN MENTIONED. PLEASE FOLLOW THE RUBRIC AND HAS TO RELATED TO THE TOPIC.
Create a PowerPoint presentation that showcases your ability to tell a story. Introduction This portfolio work project will give
Create a PowerPoint presentation that showcases your ability to tell a story.
Introduction
This portfolio work project will give you practice with professional writing expectations, as well as motivating and persuading others by telling a story.
Create a brief slide presentation, with graphics, and preferably your voice presenting, that analyzes the tools and strategies that leaders can use to build trust and collaboration, and explains why you believe storytelling is one effective tool for you to use to lead your team.
The Creating a Presentation in the MBA Program Resources and the Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations [PDF] document will help you with this presentation.
The Ariel Group explains that a story needs to follow a basic four-step format that gently leads the audience into the story, through the story, and connecting the story:
The Ariel Group. (2011). Executive essentials: Storytelling [PDF]. Available from https://www.arielgroup.com/
Use this format, based on page 9 of the Ariel group resource, to create six slides (including cover page and references):
Slide 1. Cover slide with title and your name, and a graphic for interest (be sure to credit graphic artist in the reference slide).
Slide 2. Introduce the subject matter or business content, much as the introduction to a paper would do.
Example: “NASA has a reputation for communication issues among teammates, but our team is going to change all of that. This presentation does this and that.”
Slide 3. Building Trust and Collaboration. Discuss the importance of trust and collaboration in the workplace, then identify and discuss at least two tools or strategies (other than storytelling) leaders can use for building trust and fostering collaboration.
Slide 4. Storytelling. Explain ways in which leaders can use storytelling to build trust and relationships.
Slide 5. Transition into the story. This slide should transition into your story, setting the expectations of the audience of what is to come.
Example: “I once worked at another company that had some major communications issues. It wasn’t life or death like here at NASA, but we did have some serious problems in communications that impacted our ability to be effective. Let me share with you a story to illustrate a vision of how we can work together . . .”
Slide 6. Tell the Story. This slide should actually tell your story:
Set the stage.
Describe the conflict.
Describe the resolution.
Example: “About 10 years ago I was working as a shift leader at a manufacturing facility where safety was supposedly part of the culture, yet we had a frighteningly bad safety record . . .” Continue the story.
Slide 7. Connect the story to a teaching point or subject matter. This slide should bring your story back to the issue at hand.
Example: “In this situation, we learned this and that. Here at NASA, we can do the same thing. We can prove that communications this and that.” Think of this like explaining the moral of the story.
Slide 8. References. Include references here.
Deliverable Format
Content and Organization. Attach a PowerPoint presentation that has a cover page, seven content slides per the above, and a references slide. You must have exactly eight slides—learning to follow established guidelines is important in school and the workplace.
Audio Presentation. Your slides must be presented with audio; this is an important part of storytelling. Most learners simply record directly into PowerPoint, but you may use other recording software if you wish, as long as your instructor can access it without a password to see your slides and hear your presentation. If you have a disability that makes audio a problem discuss it with your instructor or coach.
Slide Appearance. Your slides should be modern, professional, and effective. This means using color and some graphic design. Templates in PowerPoint can help with this. There are many free graphics websites you can use for graphics. Be sure to provide an APA citation for any graphics.
Presenter Notes. Note that your slides should not be text heavy. However, you should make ample use of presenter notes. While the presenter notes do not have to be a word-for-word transcriipt, they should be very close to what you say in your audio.
References. Your presentation must be evidence based, and as such must have APA formatted citations. This includes a reference slide at the end, but also intext citations on the slides themselves or in the presenter notes.
Refer to the writing resources in the MBA Program Resources, especially paying attention to the MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, under Writing Skills, for more information.
Evaluation
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
Competency 2: Apply leadership strengths and behaviors to workplace situations.
Apply storytelling skills to a workplace situation where trust and collaboration are essential.
Competency 3: Recommend evidence-based strategies for leading and collaborating in complex environments.
Analyze the tools leaders can use to build trust and relationships, foster collaboration, and help employees feel engaged with their work.
Explain ways in which leaders use storytelling to build trust and relationships.
Competency 4: Communicate effectively through academic and professional writing.
Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
Integrate appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
Convey clear meaning in text through sound grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.
In 1-3 sentences, justify the rating you assigned to each key element with examples. Recommend at least 1 step
Business Assignment Help In 1-3 sentences, justify the rating you assigned to each key element with examples.
Recommend at least 1 step the organization’s leaders could take to enhance 1 of the elements and explain how that could help the organization create more value.
Cite references to support your assignment.
Write a 4- to 6-page memo to the CEO of the company you’ve been assessing throughout the course, outlining your plan to create economic, social, and environmental value. In your memo, include the following items:
An executive summary of the memo
A summary of the organization’s strengths and weaknesses from Competency 1 Assessment, Part 1, and recommendations for converting weaknesses into strengths
A summary of your findings on Porter’s five forces from Competency 2 Assessment, Part 1
A summary of your findings on the diamond of national advantage from Competency 2 Assessment, Part 2
A summary of your analysis of the firm as a learning organization from Part 1 of this assessment
Strategic recommendations based on your previous work in this course. Include the opportunity identified in Competency 1 Assessment, Part 2, the move into the country identified in Competency 2 Assessment, Part 2, and any recommended moves toward being a learning organization. Provide a rationale for each recommendation.
Prepare a 2-3-page business report (single-spaced) in which you analyze your leadership strengths and develop a statement of who
Prepare a 2-3-page business report (single-spaced) in which you analyze your leadership strengths and develop a statement of who you are as a leader.
Prepare a 2-3-page business report (single spaced) in which you analyze your leadership strengths and develop a statement of who you are as a leader.
Introduction
This portfolio work project helps you define who you are as a leader. It is something that would be useful to you in annual performance reviews or to use as a reminder of your strengths and best qualities.
Scenario
Your leader is interested in your development as a leader in your organization. You have recently taken a variety of self-assessments designed to better understand your strengths, areas of improvement, communication ability, and values. Your leader would like you to spend some time reflecting on the results of your assessments and gathering some additional information from those who know you best.
Your Role
Your role is to prepare a report in which you review and reflect on your strengths; collect additional information from 3-5 colleagues, friends, or others who know you well; and create a portrait of yourself as a leader.
Preparation
This assessment requires you to collect feedback from 3-5 people who know you best.
Because not everyone is likely to respond, you should identify at least 10 people to ask. Choose a variety of people who have had extended contact with you, such as:
Colleagues (former or current), such as vendors, customers, or board members.
Friends (old or recent), neighbors, or fellow volunteers.
Family members.
Others who know you well. Be creative in your choices.
Try to give your respondents sufficient time to respond. You can create a feedback form or keep it simpler.
The questions you should ask are:
Who am I when I am at my best?
Can you provide a specific example of a time when I was at my best?
You can reach out by phone, e-mail, text, or in person. Analyze your leadership strengths.
Requirements
For this paper:
Discuss the strengths, skills, and other positives that were revealed in the assessments that you took. Do these strengths surprise you or reinforce what you already thought? How do you use these strengths currently? Be sure to clearly explain which assessment gave you the information and cite the assessments in APA format.
Discuss your strengths further by summarizing the responses you received and relating how what you learned from the people you talked to and the assessments fits in with what you already knew about yourself, and with the work you currently do or hope to do in the future.
Bring together all data points—your own feelings about your skills, what the assessments revealed, what your contacts said about you—in a cohesive discussion of your strengths.
Develop a statement of who you are as a leader, based on your analysis. This statement should include your values, strengths, goals, and more. You should include in your statement who you want to be as a leader—what you aspire to become. This way, your statement becomes your own vision of who you want to be and an affirmation to help you grow.
Describe some of the areas that you learned are growth opportunities (where you did not perform so strongly). How did you feel about this? What areas do you feel are most important to strengthen? What specific and actionable steps might you take to strengthen these areas?
Deliverable Format
Your deliverable is a 2-3-page business report (single spaced). Business reports are formatted differently from academic, APA formatting. For information about the differences, refer to the MBA Program Resources on the left side of the courseroom navigation panel. Once you click this tab, several options will appear in the middle of your screen. Click the Writing option. You will want to review the MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines. Note that this business report MUST be single-spaced, professionally formatted, and organized with ample headings. Because this is a personal reflection, you may write it in first person.
Related Company Standards
The Defining Yourself As a Leader business report is a professional document and should therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document Guidelines, including single-spaced paragraphs. In addition to the report, include:
Title page or a heading at the top of the first page with title, date, and your name.
Introduction.
Various sections (see recommended outline below).
Conclusion.
References page.
APA-formatted references (if applicable).
You might consider using the following outline:
Introduction (tell the reader what this paper is about. Do not assume that the reader knows what the assignment is).
My Strengths (detail which assessments you took and what strengths and values were revealed).
Leadership Statement (create a statement of who you want to be as a leader—make it aspiring, like an affirmation).
Growth Opportunities (detail the areas where you have yet to grow and discuss some plans for achieving that growth).
Conclusion (wrap up the paper effectively).
References (in APA format. Be sure to cite the assessments that you took, and any readings that are applicable).
Evaluation
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze the strengths and behaviors of successful leaders.
Analyze personal leadership strengths.
Develop a personal leadership statement that includes purpose and values as a leader.
Competency 2: Apply leadership strengths and behaviors to workplace situations.
Describe how you use your strengths in the workplace or plan to in the future and how you will develop your weaknesses to become strengths.
Competency 4: Communicate effectively through academic and professional writing.
Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.
Convey clear meaning in text through sound grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.
Faculty will use the scoring guide to review your deliverable as if they were your boss. Review the scoring guide prior to developing and submitting your assessment.