Transformational, Authentic,& Servant Leadership

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complete the module reading assignment from the Northouse textbook, Chapter 8-10 then select 2 concepts of interest to you and research the concepts in peer-reviewed journals. Submit a thread of at least 500 words examining the relationship between the selected concepts and leadership. Then use the Merida text and other sources to provide biblical application of the concepts. Support your thread by citing at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Your thread must be in current APA edition format and must include a reference list.

Canadian Studies

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This is an independent project. Students are required to analyze the novel Indian Horse to assess how it depicts First Nations identity and the relationship between First Nations and Settler-Canadian society.

Length of Essay: 5-6 Pages.
The novel Indian Horse examines issues revolving around First Nations culture and identity, the effects of the Residential School system on Indigenous people, the importance of hockey as an escape from social trauma, and the racial and ethnic discriminatory practices that Indigenous people continue to face in Canada. Instructions: This assignment is NOT A SUMMARY of the novel. This essay is intended to sharpen your analytical capabilities. You must move beyond a simple description of the novel and into a deeper, critical appreciation of its content. This involves a more intricate analytical approach and a deeper critical analysis that goes beyond a simple overview of the Indian Horse plot. For this assignment, please answer ONE of the following questions. Make sure you indicate which question you intend to answer. 1) Assess the importance of Ojibway culture, ancestral lands, and First Nation families and communities on Sauls life. To what extent did he rely on these to cope with the trials and tribulations he faced in the novel? Provide examples from the text to support your argument. 2) Assess the role of hockey in Sauls life. Do we see hockey as a means for Saul to be included or excluded in Indigenous and Settler-Canadian society? How is hockey integrated with indigeneity in this novel and how is it represented in the greater Canadian society? Provide examples from the text to support your argument. 3) Saul faced racism and discrimination in and outside the hockey rink. How and why does this lead him to a rehab facility? How can you connect Sauls story to the story of Indigenous people in Canada? Provide examples from the text to support your argument. 4) Many of the chapters in this novel discuss topics other than Sauls experience in St. Gerome. How does Sauls lifelong journey tie back to his childhood experiences? Why was it necessary for Richard Wagamese to tell us this story? Provide examples from the text to support your argument. It is a good idea to bring in external sources to support your arguments, although this is not mandatory. Remember that a thesis is required for this assignment and must be adequately supported using examples from the novel. Citations must be used when you quote or paraphrase. Avoid the use of blockquotes. APA, MLA and Chicago are acceptable styles to use when citing the novel. Font: Size 12, Times New Roman. A work cited/references page is also required. The following list may assist you in writing your paper: Outlining a brief breakdown of the Residential School system in Canada. What was the purpose of this education system? (External sources may help here). Consider some of the long-term impacts that have emerged as a result of the Residential School system, in Sauls life, and the lives of other Indigenous people. Consider the importance of family and community in Sauls life. Consider the importance of Ojibway culture in the life of Saul Indian Horse. Consider the importance of Hockey in Sauls life. Does hockey help Saul cope with racism, discrimination and inequality? Consider the relationship that exists between Indigenous people and settler-Canadian society. Is hockey a bridge between a settler-Canadian society and Indigenous people? You will be graded on a clear and coherent thesis statement, your ability to answer your question clearly, and relevancy to the text. It will be easy for me to know whether you read the book or simply watched the movie. You must provide appropriate citations when you quote or paraphrase any information from the text. No blockquotes are allowed. You must include a bibliography at the end of your paper.

Assignment: Tools for Strategic Implementation Wk 4

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Optional Resources

Gatti, M. (2015). Exploring the challenges of measuring intangibles: The implementation of a balanced scorecard in an Italian company. International Journal of Management Cases, 17(4), 120133. Retrieved from http://www.ijmc.org/ijmc/home.html

Pollanen, R. M., & Xi, K. K. (2015). Organizational characteristics and use of balanced scorecard measures in executive compensation. International Journal of Business & Public Administration, 12(1), 6882. Retrieved from http://www.iabpad.com/journals/international-journal-of-business-and-public-administration-2/

Singh, A. (2013). A study of role of McKinsey’s 7S framework in achieving organizational excellence. Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 3950. Retrieved from http://www.odinstitute.org

In this Assignment, you will be able to move beyond ideating and assessment to examining the process of strategic implementation in the ever-changing world of business. You will also be able to utilize your experience as a business professional and independent scholar to evaluate the different resources, tools, opportunities, and challenges of implementation. It is not only crucial to determine which tool to use for a particular context or organization, but also how that tool can be most effectively utilized to support the goals of your organization.

To prepare for this Assignment, review the readings on tools for strategic change such as those described in Chapter 12 of Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, and Bryce (2018) and choose one reading for further examination. Consider how the context of a specific organization (industry, geographical location, status within industry, etc.) can influence both the choice and the implementation of your selected tool, as well as how the application of a tool might vary among different business leaders and practitioners. Be sure to utilize scholarly, peer-reviewed resources from the Walden Library to identify additional supportive examples of organizations applying the tools and principles of strategic planning and their results.

By Day 7
Submit a 3- to 5-page evaluation of your research on a specific tool for strategic implementation. Your evaluation should include the following:

A brief description of your chosen tool, including relevant background, an APA-cited scholarly illustration, and detailed rationale for your choice
An assessment of how your chosen tool is affected by different strategic influences (such as environmental factors; internal, organizational considerations; etc.) and whether these changes impact your choice for implementation. Include at least one supportive example.
An explanation of the usefulness of your chosen tool to you as a practitioner and independent scholar, including how it will benefit your strategic business leadership. Be sure to provide supportive scholarly examples.
Note: Be sure to use the APA Course Paper Template, found in this weeks Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment. Also, refer to the Week 4 Assignment Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work. Please Note: For each page of your paper, you must include a minimum of two APA-formatted scholarly citations. In addition, you must include at least one appropriately cited APA figure or table in your paper.

Submission and Grading Information
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Please save your Assignment using the naming convention WK4Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension) as the name.
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If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.

Discussion: The 7 S Model WK 3 Comments

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Optional Resources

Gatti, M. (2015). Exploring the challenges of measuring intangibles: The implementation of a balanced scorecard in an Italian company. International Journal of Management Cases, 17(4), 120133. Retrieved from http://www.ijmc.org/ijmc/home.html

Pollanen, R. M., & Xi, K. K. (2015). Organizational characteristics and use of balanced scorecard measures in executive compensation. International Journal of Business & Public Administration, 12(1), 6882. Retrieved from http://www.iabpad.com/journals/international-journal-of-business-and-public-administration-2/

Singh, A. (2013). A study of role of McKinsey’s 7S framework in achieving organizational excellence. Organization Development Journal, 31(3), 3950. Retrieved from http://www.odinstitute.org

As a business leader, you would likely utilize a variety of theories, models, and applications in order to create a comprehensive approach to business strategy planning. Consider the following scenario:

You are working with a department that has decided to incorporate the 7 S Model to enact change within the organization. As a business leader, you are to evaluate this model within a proposal, including potential benefits and examples of effective implementation.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the section entitled Alignment: The 7 S Model on pages 215-220 in Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen, and Bryce (2018) and consider which components of the model might be the most beneficial in executing change within an organization. You may also want to utilize the Walden Library to identify scholarly examples of implementing the 7 S Model in professional contexts.

By Day 3
Post an evaluation of the 7 S Model as a tool for planning and executing change with an organization. Your evaluation should include the following:

A description of the value of each step within the 7 S model to implementing change with the organization, including at least one supportive example
An analysis of which one or two specific component(s) of the 7 S Model could be most helpful from a change management perspective, including at least one supportive example
An explanation for which specific component(s) of the 7 S Model could be most challenging when implementing organizational change, including at least one supportive example
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific APA citations from this weeks Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.

Refer to the Week 4 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess your work.

Read a selection of your colleagues postings.

By Day 5
Respond to at least two of your colleagues postings in one or more of the following ways:

Compare your initial posting with that of your colleague, including insights on the 7 S Models use for executing change within an organization.
In what ways do you agree or disagree with your colleague on the value of the 7 S Model components, and how can this enhance or expand on your understanding of strategic planning?
Provide a suggestion for an additional alternative for using the 7 S Model to execute change to better support your colleagues posting, including a rationale for your suggestion.
Please note that, for each response, you must include a minimum of one appropriately cited scholarly reference.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what insights you gained as a result of reading the comments your colleagues made.