Research And Design Concepts

Week One Assignment

The first week's assignment focuses on developing a plan to gain knowledge about key course concepts and apply those concepts in an organization. Begin by reviewing the objectives for the first week of the course as well as the Week One mind map. Next, study the scenario and work briefly through the simulation assigned for Week One. During the process, identify the concepts in the objectives and mind map that the scenario and simulation reflect. Finally, read the assigned text materials to develop knowledge about the concepts. Additional reading of research on the concepts in the library will enhance knowledge further.

An essential business skill is the ability to communicate concise information while providing a well-researched response. In this assignment, demonstrate that skill by completing the worksheet on the following page. The example below is from the MBA/500 course and uses the Global Communications scenario. Use this example to help understand the assignment's requirements. The worksheet should not contain simple one-word or even one-sentence answers; it should adequately demonstrate, in short paragraphs, graduate-level thinking about the situations presented in the scenario, the simulation, and the reading materials.

Week One Assignment Worksheet

Concept Application of Concept in Scenario or Simulation Citation of Concept in Reading

Example from Global Communications Scenario in MBA/500

Building Organizational Commitment, which is developed through the activities of:

Ð'* Justice & support

Ð'* Job security

Ð'* Organizational comprehension

Ð'* Trusting employees Nancy recommends that they tell the truth about laying off employees in the Small Business Group; Nancy is trying to build organizational comprehension (identifying with the organization by keeping employees informed) and re-establish trusting employees. These are two activities designed to Build Organizational Commitment. Nancy is also aware that this news may simultaneously decrease Job Security. (McShane, 2005, pp. 126-127)

Research Design and Statistics Concepts Worksheet

Concept Application of Concept in Scenario Reference to Concept in Reading

Distinguish among what is knowable, unknowable, and researchable.

USA World Bank will need to know if their new program they want to launch is possible. They know that these types of ventures can be successful and believe their bank is ready. They will need to know more about their customers to be able to move forward. The research firm, Best Market Research will provide services to