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MGMT610 – CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT
Week 6 Assignment – Research Paper – Part I
DUE: May 17, 2020, 11:55 PM
Assignment Instructions
Your final research paper will be based on the topic you chose in Week One. You may use some of the readings assigned in the class and expand on your topic.
To complete this task,
you will need to write the first half of your final paper. To be successful, a minimum of five (5) pages of substantive content toward your final paper must be submitted in APA format
Turnitin Information: Your paper will automatically be submitted to Turnitin when you submit your paper through the “Assignment” section of the classroom. As a guide, the similarity score is the percentage of an assessment that directly quotes other sources and should be no more than 10%. Please note that this refers only to direct quotes within the body of the text and does not include the reference list or cover sheet. Anything more than 10% will be subject to evaluation and loss of points if plagiarism is detected.
Writing Rubric – attached (must use)
· I am also sending you a correction on the bibliography from my instructor with notes so that you will be aware of necessary changes.
· You can go by the last 2 written assignments that pertains to Microsoft. If you need dates of the previous assignments that you did for me I can get them.
· What is happening is that we are merging things from previous assignment that were discussed and can be included in these 5 pages. The next assignment will tie into this one.
THANK YOU
GraduateWriting Rubric
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Assignment Rubric Graduate Writing |
EXEMPLARY LEVEL |
ACCOMPLISHED LEVEL |
DEVELOPING LEVEL |
BEGINNING LEVEL |
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Thesis (10%) |
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline. |
Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field. |
Student develops a research question that is clear, but not focused or sophisticated, and may or may not engage with questions and ideas important in the discipline. |
Student develops a research question that is unclear or confused, or does not at all engage with the questions and ideas important to scholars in the discipline. |
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Introduction (10%) |
The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. · The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question. · The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied. · The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature. |
The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. |
The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. |
The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. |
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Argument and Synthesis of Knowledge
(20%) |
The argument builds logically upon the thesis with research-based, discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data. Student clearly describes major methodologies and practices of the field and implements them in creative and innovative ways. The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information to advance the argument. |
Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Supporting facts, evidence, and/or data are evident. Student describes major methodologies and practices of the field accurately, uses them appropriately in the project. The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret and analyze information to support the argument. |
Logical arguments may be one-sided, or incomplete, or may be based on inadequate sources. Student describes major methodologies and/or practices of the field, but may have some omissions or problems in implementation (such as using an adequate methodology, rather than an exemplary one). The writing demonstrates the ability to summarize information that supports the argument. |
Fuzzy logic may be evident and adequate supporting evidence is lacking. Student’s work does not accurately or thoroughly describe the major methodologies and practices of the field, may implement them inappropriately. The writing demonstrates the ability to refer to external information with limited ability to support the argument. |
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Sources and Support (20%) |
Student communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline at a professional level. Student accurately quotes, paraphrases, and cites information in ways that are true to the original context with no errors. |
Student clearly and effectively communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline. Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information correctly and consistently, using information in ways that are true to the original context, with minimal errors. |
Student communicates results from various sources, but the information is not clearly and effectively communicated or does not advance knowledge in the discipline. Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information mostly correctly and consistently, in ways that are largely true to the original context. |
Student does not adequately communicate, organize and/or synthesize information from sources and/or does not advance knowledge in the discipline. Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information but may have many errors or use the information out of context. |
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Organization (10%) |
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence and paragraph that relates clearly to the controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning without jumps or shifts. The writing contains a thorough introduction, body sections, conclusion, and smooth transitions. |
The writing is organized logically and flows well. Paragraphs are organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses each controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning with minor jumps or shifts. The writing contains an appropriate introduction, body sections, conclusion, and transitions. |
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence. Paragraphs are somewhat organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses the controlling idea using prescribed resources or examples. The writing contains a basic introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. There may be repetition of thought or ideas. The coherence at times is choppy or flat. |
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. Paragraphs are somewhat organized, at least by shape, to fit the type of essay being written. However, the writing lacks discussion of the proposed controlling idea. There may be repetition of thought or ideas. The writing contains some elements of the introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. Transitions are not evident. |
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Style (10%) |
The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise and uses terminology appropriate to the discipline. All sentences are solid and reflect mature writing. Variety in sentence structure contributes to the logical flow and enhances readability. Active voice and passive voice are used appropriately for the subject matter. |
The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style. Language chosen is appropriate to the discipline, but may have minor errors in using terminology. Sentences are strong in thought construct. Variety in sentence structure contributes to the logical flow. Active voice and passive voice are typically used appropriately for the subject matter. |
The writing is clear but could be expressed in a terminology more appropriate to the subject. Sentences are sometimes nonstandard or included fragments/run-ons. There is limited use of sentence variety for logical flow. Active voice and passive voice are used inconsistently. |
The writing lacks clarity and is sometimes confusing. The language chosen is not appropriate to the subject nor the assignment. Sentences are often nonstandard and included fragments and run-ons. There is no evidence of sentence variety used for logical flow. Active voice and passive voice are used inconsistently. |
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Grammar and Mechanics (10%) |
The writing is free of proofreading errors. The writing contains sentences that are always complete and grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity. |
The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in proofreading, but they do not impair the flow of the reading. The writing contains sentences that are complete or which imply unstated connections and/or conclusions. |
The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. The writing contains some grammatical errors easily corrected. Additional proofreading would help eliminate errors. |
The writing exhibits substantial errors in proofreading. The writing is confusing and ambiguous owing to substantial errors of grammar and syntax. There is no evidence of proofreading, editing, or rewriting. |
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Formatting (10%) |
Student provides a high-caliber, correctly formatted assignment in the assigned citation style. All citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style. |
Assignment presents an above-average use of formatting skills with few errors in citation style. Most citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style. |
Appearance of final assignment demonstrates the student’s limited ability to use appropriate citation style formatting. Some citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style. |
Appearance of the final assignment is distracting. The number of citation style formatting errors impedes easy reading. Few citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style. |
Revised 5/14/2020, Dr. Jennifer Douglas
Running head: DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES 1
DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES 5
Annotated Bibliography on Diversity Training Forfor Employees Comment by George Taylor: Bold title
Paula Hawkins
American Public University
MGMT 610 Cross Cultural -Management Comment by George Taylor: Great effort ;no running head.
May 3, 2020
Annotated Bibliography on Diversity Training For Employees
Hussain Alhejji and Thomas N. Garavan. (June 2013). A review of diversity training programs in organizations: Context, design, and outcomes. Comment by George Taylor: Format in APA.
As far as the above article is concerned,Article addresses diversity training has that emerged as an essential HR practice within an organization and is meant to manage diversity and also contribute to the awareness of diversity, knowledge, and skills as well as the attitude of the employees. Despite that diversity training study has achieved numerous momenta in the current years, the prevailing diversity training for the employees is diverse and has been fragmented and is also lacking a strong theoretical underpinning. The diverse and fragmented studies have revealed essential information concerning the management of the differences that exist in people that require being trained in an organization. Certain differences in an organization exist, and one of them is the aspect of religious practices and differences in academic levels and attainments. Despite the above differences, diversity training in an organization leaves behind all these differences and train people despite their source of origin, religious practices, and other essential considerations that such people might be subjected to them. Comment by George Taylor: WORK TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:THE CONSTRUCT(S) AND CONTEXTTHE PROBLEM THE INTERVENTION (EXPERIMENT) THE FINDINGS THE IMPLICATIONS ***AND SPECIFIC VALUE OF HOW IT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT. Comment by George Taylor: Thanks for including tow paragraphs.
As far as the article is concerned, there is a difference between diversity training and diversity education. Diversity training means that different people in an organization are informed about the presence of different people in an organization and those that have different orientations. On the other hand, diversity education means being aware that people in an organization belong to different orientations and sources and fails to inform people about the various ways that they need to be involved or practice so that they may work and relate effectively with each other. Diversity education is also undertaken in the educational institutions or even other learning institutions and mainly focuses on diversity awareness for the learners so that they may be prepared for the working environment and effective functioning in a firm. As a result, diversity training becomes an important aspect to be involved in an organization as opposed to the aspect of diversity education.
Kenny Brown. (2016). About diversity training for employees
. Comment by George Taylor: Format in APA.
Regarding the above article, diversity training may take several forms and might simply be the culture of an organization which may be measured in metrics like tolerance and equality of the employees. Notably, diversity training for the employees mainly takes a structured form such as mentoring programs or seminars and these are the essential ways that diversity training happens in a firm. As far as the article is concerned, programs for diversity training started occurring in the 1980s and they remain popular up to date. However, despite the existence of these programs for long, some of the researchers tend to question the effectiveness of such programs. The majority of the employers tend to create an aspect that will maintain a diversified workforce and this necessitates the creation of a culture that will highly value diversity. The other aspect that is concerned with the creation of diversified training is the instance of mentoring. All the individuals in an organization that have to embrace the aspect of diversity training need to be mentored effectively. The aspect of mentoring involves pairing the newer employees to the old ones and also having an individual that may explain the culture of the company and work etiquette of all the people so that it may be effective. There is also a need for an ongoing program that will emphasize associations between individuals that have been proven and those that will be better than annual seminars and the ones that will be entitled toward periodic lectures of the management aspects within an organization. Comment by George Taylor: WORK TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:THE CONSTRUCT(S) AND CONTEXTTHE PROBLEM THE INTERVENTION (EXPERIMENT) THE FINDINGS THE IMPLICATIONS ***AND SPECIFIC VALUE OF HOW IT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT. Comment by George Taylor: Please void writing in one long pargraph.
Big think edge. (20th July 2017). How diversity training programs
can make offices better places to work in. Comment by George Taylor: Format in APA.
The article reveals that each year, organizations strive so that they may acquire and also retain the top talents. The above undertaking may highly be achieved through the inclusion of diversity and also training that is geared toward achieving a diversified organization. The retain of such employees needs to be based on the aspect of diversity that claims the inclusion of people from different orientations. However, such recruitment and retaining of employees come with a cost, especially that of acquiring, training, and retaining the people. The above costs also vary depending on the firms, and the estimated cost of losing a highly trained employee also varies from one firm to the other. As a result, there arises the need for preventing employee turnover that has become a major priority for the majority of the organizations. Comment by George Taylor: WORK TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:THE CONSTRUCT(S) AND CONTEXTTHE PROBLEM THE INTERVENTION (EXPERIMENT) THE FINDINGS THE IMPLICATIONS ***AND SPECIFIC VALUE OF HOW IT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT. Comment by George Taylor: Please review rubric; work to shorten the paragraphs; 3 – 5 sentences per paragraph.
The other important thing that has been examined by the article is the manner that diversity training might make an individual’s office a better place for working. In this case, notable ways exist through which diversity may make an individual’s office a better place for working. One of the ways is by giving employees a safer place and space for working that will be a voice for the opinions and also building connections. In the majority of organizations, employees feel there is a need for suppressing aspects such as their personalities so that they may create a favorable organization for operating. However, in the presence of a diversified firm, employees have an opportunity for suppressing such aspects. The other manner diversity training will create a favorable office for operating is by establishing an effective relationship between the employees. Whenever an office is diversified, there will be a solid relationship between the employees, and none of them will compromise the other. As far as the situation and the instance are concerned, an essential work will be created through the aspect of developing inclusiveness within an office. In this case, the majority of the employees are not likely to get involved in the aspect of inclusiveness. However, after embracing diversity in the workplace, then the majority of the employees, if not all of them will be involved in the aspect of inclusiveness in an office. Therefore, diversity training is an undertaking that will ensure inclusiveness has been embraced in an office.
Alex Lindsey. Eden King, Ashley Membere, and Ho Kwan Cheung. (28th July 2018). Two types of diversity training that really works.
Article adAs far as the article is concerned, one of the notable and common ways that organizations try to address the issue of diversity training is through embracing the aspect of formal training. However, the effectiveness of such training programs has yielded mixed reactions as some individuals view diversity as being effective while other individuals view it as being ineffective. The undertaking has led to the existence of backlash within a training program, and there arises a high need for addressing such pessimism so that diversity training gains meaning and usefulness.
As far as the article is concerned, one of the training is the aspect of perspective-taking. It is a process of mentally walking in the shoes of another individual. In this case, an individual considers him/herself as being the other person or being in the shoes of the other employee. After putting oneself in the shoes of the other individual, then a person is at a point of thinking like the other individual and may act in ways that may resemble the presence of such a person. Comment by George Taylor: No more than two paragraphs.
The other undertaking that is involved in this aspect of diversity training is the instance of setting goals. Diversity training is highly associated with the instance of setting goals as goals are essential for an organization to attain its vision and mission. The aspect of setting goals is also an important way that people may forget the differences between them and focus on the issue of diversity and also its training endeavor. Whenever people are focused on the attainment of the goals of a firm, then they will have no time for looking at the prevailing differences between them, and as a result, the above aspect is one of the various ways of training people about diversity. Comment by George Taylor: Please point out the specific value to you.
Your final research paper will be based on the topic you used for your research outline. You may use the readings assigned in the class to supplement your research. To complete this task, you will need to go into the APUS Library to find other peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. Prepare an annotated bibliography of articles collected to date on the topic selected. You will format your paper in APA style, and write two or more paragraphs for each article. In addition, please refer to the reference below for more information on annotated bibliographies. This assignment is worth 10 percent of your grade. The formula for reviews that will provide you concrete value and clear reference follow:
The construct(s) and context
The problem
The intervention (experiment)
The findings
The implications
***And specific value of how it will contribute to your assignment.
Paula:
Thank you for submitting your assignment; you made a great effort. The following feedback is provided:
Content: Your selection of literature was a notable effort, yet you are going to need more peer-reviewed sources; let me know if I can assist in this area (see Announcement). The value to your research needed to be clearly brought forth in your AB. Please work to summarize the research method, design, and approach, data collection and analysis (paragraph one). Please work to bring forth, implications and findings relevant to your problem statements/research topic – the specific value to your study in concrete terms (second paragraph). This is important in helping to orient you and ensure that the literature is truly of value – tied to your problem statement.
Organization: Please see organization notes for future AB assignments. This was a valued first assignment AB assignment. See APA organization suggestions and additional feedback. Consider reviewing some of the APA videos for the 7th edition – I can assist you in this area if needed.
Mechanics: Please see notes on mechanics; APA reminders included.
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George Taylor
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