Collison and Parcel state: “It’s difficult to manage knowledge, but you can create and nurture the environment for knowledge sharing to flourish.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why? What are some tools or processes to implement to create a flourishing environment?

With these thoughts in mind Post a statement (no less than 300 words) that expresses your thoughts.

Resources that are to be used for this 

* Course Text: Collison, C., & Parcell, G. Learning to fly: Practical knowledge management from leading and learning organizations(Updated ed. with free CD-ROM). West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons Limited/Capstone Publishing Limited.

o Chapter 1, “Setting the Context”
Chapter 1 provides an overview of knowledge management, which sets the context and framework for the rest of the book. The chapter explains how learning before, during, and after performing any task is an imperative of knowledge management.
Focus on the overview of the chapter and the case study. Together, these two sections describe the relevance of knowledge management in today’s context.
o Chapter 2, “What Is Knowledge Management?”
Chapter 2 exemplifies knowledge management and helps you distinguish between tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge. In addition, the chapter describes the factors required to create an environment for perpetuation of knowledge.
Focus on knowledge management as a hybrid discipline and on activities that help manage knowledge.

o Chapter 3, “The Holistic Model—It’s More Than the Sum of the Parts”
Chapter 3 refers to knowledge management as a comprehensive subject and provides a holistic model that helps improve understanding. The chapter also explains how to apply the model consistently and use all parts of the model for knowledge management.
Focus on learning before, during, and after performing a task in order to understand the holistic model of knowledge management.

o Chapter 4, “Getting the Environment Right”
Chapter 4 emphasizes the creation of a conducive and corroborative ambience for sharing knowledge. The various challenges associated with creating an environment for flow of knowledge are described. In addition, you can see how peer processes can be used to improve knowledge sharing.
Focus on the community approach in knowledge sharing and on managing changes in order to continue the flow of knowledge in different situations.
o Chapter 5, “Getting Started—Just Do It”
Chapter 5 provides guidelines for beginning work. The chapter explains that it is important to conduct research before starting work on an assignment or a project. Learning can be derived from doing, and planning and reviewing your work is extremely important.
Focus on the summary and go through the contents of the “Learning to Fly” CD-ROM provided with the course text to understand the role of a knowledge manager

INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT

Body of your paper: 5-6 page Paper
For this assignment, you should focus on the reading material for weeks 1-7. Also, use our library to support your positions.
The body of your paper: (5-6 Pages total in length)- Show me that you are attempting to support your thoughts with key material from our reading material AND outside sources:

Answer the following five questions:
1. What are some of the most common forms of unethical behavior in our workforce today? How could leadership in organizations help to minimize this ethical misconduct? Explain and support your positions with relevant course content and outside sources.
2. As our businesses have developed over the last 100 plus years, have our modern day businesses evolved to be more ethical today? What are some of the factors that helped you come to your conclusion? Take a position and support your thoughts.
3. Would you describe the financial meltdown in our 2007-2008 financial markets as a failure of “people” or of our “capital market processes”? Why? Support your thoughts with ethical theory and examples. Use our library for added research if needed.
4. Tell me about why diversity and discrimination are two important ethical factors that leaders should focus on while attempting to manage their workforce?  Provide one example of how mismanaging these issues have had an impact on an organization. How would you explain the importance of these to your employees?
5. Are corporate outreach and company sponsored volunteer programs a good idea for organizations to implement? Why? From an ethical leadership perspective, why would you choose OR not choose to implement these programs? Use course theory and specific examples to support your conclusion.

THIS IS AN APA PAPER AND YOU SHOULD FOLLOW APA format.

INCLUDE AN ABSTRACT

Body of your paper: 5-6 page Paper
For this assignment, you should focus on the reading material for weeks 1-7. Also, use our library to support your positions.
The body of your paper: (5-6 Pages total in length)- Show me that you are attempting to support your thoughts with key material from our reading material AND outside sources:

Answer the following five questions:
1. What are some of the most common forms of unethical behavior in our workforce today? How could leadership in organizations help to minimize this ethical misconduct? Explain and support your positions with relevant course content and outside sources.
2. As our businesses have developed over the last 100 plus years, have our modern day businesses evolved to be more ethical today? What are some of the factors that helped you come to your conclusion? Take a position and support your thoughts.
3. Would you describe the financial meltdown in our 2007-2008 financial markets as a failure of “people” or of our “capital market processes”? Why? Support your thoughts with ethical theory and examples. Use our library for added research if needed.
4. Tell me about why diversity and discrimination are two important ethical factors that leaders should focus on while attempting to manage their workforce?  Provide one example of how mismanaging these issues have had an impact on an organization. How would you explain the importance of these to your employees?
5. Are corporate outreach and company sponsored volunteer programs a good idea for organizations to implement? Why? From an ethical leadership perspective, why would you choose OR not choose to implement these programs? Use course theory and specific examples to support your conclusion.

THIS IS AN APA PAPER AND YOU SHOULD FOLLOW APA format.

 Discussion- Communication

“Impressive Writing” Please respond to the following:

Share an example of a strategic, professionally written, strategic communication piece.

• Identify the key message.
• Detail how the organization and composition of the communication contribute to its effectiveness (4-8 sentences recommended).

Note: Remove any personal identifying information and language from the communication prior to sharing, or if it is from the Internet, provide a link to the source.

“Impressive Writing” Please respond to the following:

Share an example of a strategic, professionally written, strategic communication piece.

• Identify the key message.
• Detail how the organization and composition of the communication contribute to its effectiveness (4-8 sentences recommended).

Note: Remove any personal identifying information and language from the communication prior to sharing, or if it is from the Internet, provide a link to the source.c

Assignment 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grgDSjOIb8c&feature=youtu.be Sorry this is the only part that it let me copy the other power point don’t have a link to share

Case Analysis: “NASCAR: Can’t Keep a Good Brand Down”

To help you better understand the concepts of Marketing Analysis, you will be asked to complete a case study for each weekly assignment. To prepare for this level of analysis, first read “How to Analyze a Case” in the W1 lesson folder.

This Week’s Case

“NASCAR: Can’t Keep a Good Brand Down” (located in textbook appendix) After reading, reviewing and analyzing the case study research another popular sport (NBA, NFL, MLB) and write a paper comparing it to NASCAR. Within your paper be sure to answer the following questions:

1. Analyze the differences between the brands? 2. How has the economy impacted both brands? 3. Compare their demographics and sponsors. 4. What kind of lessons can each brand learn from the other? 5. What would you recommend NASCAR do to maintain and expand its fan base?

The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded: · Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style (download an APA sample paper from the Purdue OWL here). · Use font size 12 and 1” margins. · Include cover page and reference page. · At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing. · No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references. · Use an appropriate number of references to support your position, and defend your arguments. The following are examples of primary and secondary sources that may be used, and non-credible and opinion based sources that may not be used.

1. Primary sources such as, government websites (United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Census Bureau, The World Bank, etc.), peer reviewed and scholarly journals in EBSCOhost and Google Scholar. 2. Secondary and credible sources such as CNN Money, The Wall Street Journal, trade journals, and publications in EBSCOhost 3. Non-credible and opinion based sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. should not be used.

Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased statements, information, etc.) in the paper and list each source on a reference page using APA style.

Now that the VP of HR has been briefed on the results of your focus group, she has asked you to work with Leroy to prepare a change management plan that could be used at Red Carpet. Leroy thinks it is important to use a set of steps from an established change model to guide the change process. He has recommended the OD Action Research Model, Appreciative Inquiry, and Kotter’s 8 Step Model as potential alternatives. But, the VP of HR wants to know all of the details, so Leroy has decided to partner with you to give a presentation to the VP of HR and make decision-making a collaborative effort. She is also concerned about the potential resistance to change at Red Carpet, so Leroy thinks it’s important to cover this in the presentation as well.

• Describe the set of steps in the OD Action Research Model, Appreciative Inquiry, and Kotter’s Eight Step Model.
• What are the pros and cons of each model? Which model should Red Carpet use for its change process and why?
• Considering the organizational culture of Red Carpet, how will the organization overcome resistance to change? What kinds of communications might be needed?

Leroy has greatly enjoyed collaborating with you on the presentation. He reviewed the first part of the presentation and decided some additional material would help the VP of HR understand the change process you are proposing. In the second part, he would like you to develop some potential interventions or solutions to Red Carpet’s challenges. He also wants to know how to implement the interventions considering Red Carpet structure and culture so that the change plan can be more concrete. In the end, Red Carpet with need some means to evaluate the success of the interventions to make sure that they were effective. So, including this information will also be important to the VP of HR. Red Carpet is seeking long-term success with this change, so Leroy would like you to include a forward-thinking statement regarding the future of Red Carpet after the change. In no time, you and Leroy will be riding the elevator to the 27th floor with a beautiful view of Philadelphia and he is confident that your collaborative effort will be well received.

• What interventions would you recommend to address the challenges at Red Carpet?
• How will you implement the interventions in the organization?
• How will you evaluate the success of the change process at Red Carpet?
• What would you recommend Red Carpet do next after the change process is completed?