Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. The “job to do” approach discussed with the Clayton Christensen milkshake example can be useful in a variety of settings. Even when we are the customers ourselves, sometimes we don’t look for better solutions because we get into routines and habits. Think about a situation you sometimes find frustrating in your own life or one you hear others complaining about frequently. Instead of focusing on the annoyance, can you take a step back and look for the real job that needed doing when the frustration occurred? What other options can be developed to “do the job” that may lead to less irritation in these situations?

Respond to the post of at least two peers, using 100 words minimum each.

[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” is not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit. A blank post just to review other submissions will not be tolerated]

COURSE: Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, and Innovation

Required Text(s): Rothaermel, F. (2021). Strategic Management. 5th McGraw Hill. ISBN13: 9781260261288

Analyzing a Published Work

One of the most important skills you will use throughout your career and personal life is analytical thinking. Analytical thinking requires you to identify the purpose or intent of a document, and determine whether the assertions or claims are valid and reasonable.

This assignment will help you to develop the skills necessary to determine the meaning found within a text. You will find an op/ed piece from an online newspaper, then write an essay in which you analyze the article. The intent of this essay is not to argue for or against the content; instead, you are analyzing what the article does in terms of purpose, approach, and effectiveness.

*Note that no one writes a polished essay in a single sitting. Start early and give yourself time for multiple revisions.

Step 1:

Go to an online newspaper website such as:

Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/

The Kansas City Star http://www.kansascity.com/

The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/

Find an article in the Op/ED (Opinion/Editorial) section that is argumentative in nature.

Step 2:

Analyze the article using the following questions as a guide.

1. What is the purpose of the text? In other words, what does the author want his or her readers to believe and/or do after reading the article?

2. What strategies does the author use to achieve his/her purpose? Does the author use facts, examples, experiences, logic, assumptions, data, sources, expert opinion, and so on to prove his or her position? Be sure to give examples. You could also try to determine if the position is presented as more of a Classical argument or a Rogerian argument.

3. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the approach the author used? Do you detect bias that is unreasonable? Does the author use unreasonable assertions, stereotypes, or faulty information to make his or her points? Does the author place the opposition in an unfair light? Does the author distort the arguments of those who disagree? Does the author fail to recognize the weaknesses in his or her own position? Does the author leave out important information? Does the author back up his or her assertions with evidence, or does he or she simply make assumptions? What would most improve the argument? Explain your answers.

Remember, you are not arguing for or against the content of the article you choose; you are analyzing how the author supports the claims that are made. Your analysis consists of identifying the author’s purpose, and determining whether the strategies used by the author are reasonable. Be objective.

1. To be clear: Your readers should not know what your position is about the subject.

2. Do not include personal opinion or personal judgments about the subject matter.

3. Do not include personal narrative.

Step 3:

Analysis Checklist – Use these questions to evaluate your essay against the assignment requirements

1. Does the source article discuss a current controversial topic?

2. Does you analysis identify the argument (point of view)?

3. Does your analysis use effective transitions as it progresses from paragraph to paragraph?

4. Does your analysis avoid personal opinion, casual language, or first or second person language (I or You)?

5. Is the analysis complete? Does information need to be added or deleted to complete the assignment?

6. Does this analysis meet the assignment criteria?

Use APA Format for this assignment: This analysis should be presented in the form of a single essay, complete with a title page, an introduction, three body paragraphs (purpose, approach, and effectiveness), a conclusion, and a full References page.

Your analysis should meet the following criteria:

1. Is based on a current topic and/or event;

2. Is between 300-500 words in length, not including the title page, abstract (if used), and References page;

3. Includes direct quotations and paraphrased passages from the text;

4. Uses attributive tags that not only work to convey the mood of the writer, but establish him or her as an authority in the field of study;

5. Avoids personal opinion;

6. Is written clearly, concisely, and accurately;

7. Is written solely in third-person;

8. Includes a References page;

9. Has been closely edited so that it contains few or no mechanical errors;

10. Is ordered with a title page, an introduction, three body paragraphs (purpose, approach, and effectiveness), a conclusion, and a full References page.

View your assignment rubric.

Discussion question, 15 lines, 2-3 paragraphs, 2-3 references and no outline

It is important for HR professionals and leaders to understand the steps for before implementing a performance management system for organizational success. Consider your organization or any organization you are familiar with and evaluate how you would implement a new performance management system for this organization. You will need to include the following themes:

1. Brief overview of the background information of the company and its strategic objectives
2. The implementation of a communication plan
3. The appeals process, which will gain system acceptance
4. The specific training programs for raters which will help minimize unintentional errors
5. Pilot testing of the system that will allow revision and changes to be made before actually implementing the performance management system

It is important to present an in-depth analysis and integrate sufficient support from scholarly resources throughout the assignment. Use suitable headings and subheadings to organize the work in an appropriate manner.

Be sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced.

Critical Thinking Assignment Option # 2: Where Do Good Ideas Come From?

First, watch the following TED Talk: Steve Johnson: Where Good Ideas Come From

Based on your readings, research, and experiences, create a presentation on the role of critical thinking and its impact on the creation of ideas that solve problems.

Directions:
Select one or both of the following topics for the presentation.

• The impact of fair-mindedness on creativity.
• Self-reflection on your present stage of development as a critical thinker (including intellectual values such as humility, courage, empathy, integrity, perseverance, and autonomy) and its effect on your pursuit of hunches and solutions to problems.

Requirements:

• Your presentation should include 8-10 slides, not counting the required title and reference slides and speaker/lecture notes for each slide. You may use PowerPoint or internet-based presentation tools, such as Prezi or Slide Rocket. Be sure to include the URL of your presentation when using internet-based tools. Paste the URL into an MS Word document and upload it with your presentation.
• Incorporate three scholarly sources that are not required or recommended readings for this course. Cite and reference your sources properly. The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these sources.
• Format your presentation, including all citations and references, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements . You can find additional helpful guides on making presentations in the CSU-Global Library.

Review the grading rubric for this assignment, which can be accessed from the Module 2 folder, to understand exactly how you will be graded. Reach out to your instructor if you have questions about the assignment.

Option #1: Initial Arguments on your Topic

For this discussion, choose a topic of interest for which you feel you could create a strong argument on both sides- Is abortion morally acceptable when the woman’s life is not in danger due to pregnancy? (the topic) Needs to be at least 200 words.

In your initial post:

• Present the strongest argument you can on two different sides of your topic. Make sure to put both arguments in standard form, with the premises listed above the conclusion.
• Without taking sides on the issue, consider and discuss two of the following questions: Do these arguments represent the best arguments on each side of the question? What more can we do to better understand those on the both sides of important questions? In what ways can this kind of exercise can help you to look at issues more objectively and fairly? What more can people do to understand the views of those with different perspectives on this and other topics? Do you think that understanding issues as strongly as possible from multiple points of view could promote a better life?