Employee Performance and Appraisal Exercise

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Traditionally, performance reviews are completed using preset performance appraisal forms or templates. An appraisal form should have detailed framework for measuring performance. Whether you are an employee, HR representative, or manager, you will have to complete and/or review performance appraisals. For this discussion, you will create a performance appraisal template that you believe would benefit the organization you currently or have previously worked for. Prior to beginning work on this exercise, read the article Viewpoint: How to Redesign Your Performance Appraisal Template (Links to an external site.). Additionally, review several performance appraisal templates available on the Internet.

Part 1

Create a performance appraisal template that you feel meets the needs of your current or previous position and organization. The appraisal should include a rating scale and five competencies you would recommend the organization to evaluate staff on. At minimum, include a rating scale guideline (i.e., description of what each rating is composed of). Attach your performance appraisal template to the initial post.

Part 2

In the body of your post, explain why you selected the five competencies and how your selections contribute to effective employee performance management, training, and development programs.

Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words. Cite at least one scholarly source to support your response.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. Evaluate your peers’ performance appraisal templates and their explanations for their selections. Discuss whether your current or previous organization could also benefit from your peers’ competencies and why.

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Week Six Assignment (Your clients and their legal issues)

  1. Provide Gregory with at least five factors that would distinguish him from employees and identify him as an independent contractor. Support your explanation to Gregory by referencing at least one scholarly article from a business journal (LIRN Database), a law review article (LexisNexis), or caselaw (LexisNexis). The source cited must be less than five years old.
  2. Discuss exception to the employment-at-will doctrine that protects her from being terminated. Support response with a case (judicial opinion) from LexisNexis where an employee was terminated but won a lawsuit by using the whistleblowing defense. The case must be less than five years old. Discuss the facts from the case and the court’s ruling. Based on that case, explain the likely outcome if Mary sues for wrongful termination.
  3. He believes his employer fired him for being Hispanic. What must Ted prove to win a lawsuit against his employer? Support response with at least one scholarly article from a business journal(LIRN Database), a law review article (LexisNexis), or case law (LexisNexis).The source cited must be less than five years old.
  4. Peter wants to withdraw from the partnership now. What are Peter’s options, if any, to withdraw from that partnership before its expiration? Support response with an article from a business journal (LIRN Database), a law review article (LexisNexis), or case law (LexisNexis). The source cited must be less than five years old.

Grading Criteria

Content (40 points):

  • Response provides a concise summary of the source’s facts and/or legal rationale.
  • The response applies the source’s reasoning to the client’s facts (demonstrates the similarity between the source and the client).
  • Content is original (less than 30%matching as per SafeAssign’s Originality Report).

Sources (20 points):

  • At least one source per response is required.
  • Source must come from LIRN or LexisNexis.

Citations (20 points):

  • Citations listed in the “References” page meet APA criteria.
  • Citations are properly embedded / placed within content and properly formatted.

Grammar & Formatting (20 points):

  • Basic rules of grammar are adhered to:
  • No use of I, you, we, us, etc.; proper capitalization and use of punctuation
  • Responses are numbered (1 – 4) according to the numbered questions.
  • The questions are NOT to be included in the submission; only complete responses are submitted.
  • Times New Roman font (size 12) is used, content is double-spaced, with one-inch margins all around.
  • Document must be attached and uploaded as a doc or pdf file. Assignments that do not produce a Safe Assign Originality Report will not be accepted.

science final

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This week, you will write a comprehensive APA analysis paper using all the knowledge you have gained in SCI 1100.   Use what you have learned from the READ and ATTEND sections throughout the course (including Unit 5) and at least four scholarly sources to address the items listed below.   If you need support on how to formulate your APA Analysis paper, you may refer to your APA Template under the Resource tab or contact the CPS Librarians.  Please refer to your grading rubric for guidance.  Upon completion, you will click on the Dropbox tab to submit your paper for grading.  Use in-text citations and do not self-plagiarize from the previous weeks.

  • Environmental ethics pertains to people and the environment.  Three loosely conceived categories summarize differences among personal domains of ethical concern.  They are anthropocentrism, biocentrism, and ecocentrism.  Give a thorough explanation of how each of these worldviews work.
  • Differentiate between a renewable energy source, a nonrenewable energy source, and a clean energy source.  Please give an example of each.
  • Compare renewable energy sources.  Choose 4 that you think are viable and discuss the pros and cons of each.
  • Discuss the three fossil fuels upon which humans rely and their origins.  Oil sands and methane hydrate are possible energy sources.  Explain what they are, problems associated with extraction, and possible environmental impacts of extraction.
  • Who is Rachel Carson?  What did she do and why was it so important?
  • What are your thoughts on China’s One-Child Policy?  What were the pros and cons of a decision like this?  Could something like this work in the US?  If not, what could they have done differently to achieve the desired goal? 
  • Why are dead zones considered to be a major environmental issue?  Share some insight on how they are created and to what extent they span.
  • Address the concept of sustainable fishing.

BPCC- Healthcare Mgmt- Chp 2 Activity

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Watch Video

 

The Future of Health Care

Fundamental shifts in innovation tend to occur in seven-year cycles. And while it’s possible to foresee what could happen over the next one or two cycles, looking ahead to 2040 (three cycles from now) will likely reveal a completely different reality than what we can comprehend today. Watch the video to see what one company believes will emerge in the next 21 years that will dramatically reshape the health care industry.

Step 1:  Watch this video. (Links to an external site.)

Step 2:  Read Chapter 1, Health and Health Care in America.  You should have already read this chapter!

Step 3:  Browse the Internet for web pages, journal articles, news stories, speeches, or videos that relate to the future of the health care industry.  Write a short summary of one of these, then share your opinion on the article and subject matter.  Your post should be at least 350 words and should be written in fully formed paragraphs.  Make sure to adhere to the rubric, which can be found at the end of this assignment.

Your article should focus on at least one of the following areas that are covered in Chapter 1:

Demographic data of the United States population and how it might affect the health care industry in the future.

The future of health care workers or health care employers: how might one or both of these change in the future?

Employer spending on health care: how might this change in the future?

The amount of money spent on health care by employers, employees, the unemployed, or disadvantaged U.S. citizens?  How might this change in the future?

The impact of health care on the U.S. economy.  Health care is both one of the largest and one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States.  Will this change in the future?

The latest efforts to reform health care (health care policy).  This might include federal legislation such as the continued controversy regarding the Affordable Care Act.  Will the Affordable Care Act stand the test of time?  

Health care policy in the United States versus other countries.  Many countries provide excellent health care for their citizens at no cost (universal health).  Should the United States move to this type of system in the future?  If so, what are the benefits and drawbacks?

(ROKK) ENG 315: Professional Communications

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Week 2 Assignment – Professional E-mail Message

Scenarios

Choose one of the professional scenarios outlined in this document:

Overview

Before you begin your Week 2 assignment, download the E-mail Scenarios file and review the four scenarios.

To complete this assignment, you will select one of the scenarios and write a professional e-mail message (in the form of Figure 5A on page 85 of BCOM) from one of the character’s perspectives as outlined in the scenario. The e-mail should be addressed to another character regarding the communication issue provided in the scenario.

While your message must take the form of an e-mail, you will submit it as a writing assignment in Word document format. Review the facts in the scenario you selected and keep these elements in mind as you compose your e-mail. Remember, the focus of this assignment is to address the communication issue as outlined in the scenario you selected. Use the names from the scenario in your To, From, Subject, and Signature areas.

Requirements

  • Content:
    • Craft an e-mail message that summarizes all relevant facts of the scenario, requests a face-to-face meeting to discuss the relevant facts at a specific time, and uses language and tone appropriate for the recipient.
  • Format
    • Format your e-mail appropriately using the standard form, a descriptive subject line, a professional greeting/salutation, and a signature.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. Please refer to the Templated Assignments Guidelines in the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course for assistance and information.

Review your work with the rubric/scoring guide before submitting your assignment.

Remember to run a spelling and grammar check on your document prior to submission. Check with your professor if you have any additional questions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Apply professional communication techniques to an e-mail message.

Response to a discussion post. Advanced Health Assessment

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Reading Assignment

 Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2019). Seidel’s guide to physical examination: An interprofessional approach (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
Chapter 1, “The History and Interviewing Process”This chapter explains the process of developing relationships with patients in order to build an effective health history. The authors offer suggestions for adapting the creation of a health history according to age, gender, and disability.

Chapter 5, “Recording Information”This chapter provides rationale and methods for maintaining clear and accurate records. The authors also explore the legal aspects of patient records.

Sullivan, D. D. (2019). Guide to clinical documentation (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.
Chapter 2, “The Comprehensive History and Physical Exam” (pp. 19–29)

Deckx, L., van den Akker, M., Daniels, L., De Jonge, E. T., Bulens, P., Tjan-Heijnen, V. C. G., … Buntinx, F. (2015). Geriatric screening tools are of limited value to predict decline in functional status and quality of life: Results of a cohort study. BMC Family Practice, 16, 1–12.  https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1186/s12875-015-0241- x 

Wu, R. R., & Orlando, L. A. (2015). Implementation of health risk assessments with family health history: Barriers and benefits. Postgraduate Medical Journal, (1079), 508–513. 

Lushniak, B. D. (2015). Surgeon general’s perspectives: Family health history: Using the past to improve future health. Public Health Reports, (1), 3. 

Jardim, T. V., Sousa, A. L. L., Povoa, T. I. R., Barroso, W. K. S., Chinem, B., Jardim, L., … Jardim, P. C. B. V. (2015). The natural history of cardiovascular risk factors in health professionals: 20-year follow-up. BMC Public Health, 15(1111), 1–7. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1186/s12889-015-2477-8 

Shadow Health Support and Orientation Resources

Use the following resources to guide you through your Shadow Health orientation as well as other support resources:

Frey, C. [Chris Frey]. (2015, September 4). Student orientation [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfd_8pTJBkY

Shadow Health. (n.d.). Shadow Health help desk. Retrieved from https://support.shadowhealth.com/hc/en-us 

Document: Shadow Health. (2014). Useful tips and tricks (Version 2) (PDF)

Document: Shadow Health Nursing Documentation Tutorial (Word document)

Optional Resource

LeBlond, R. F., Brown, D. D., & DeGowin, R. L. (2014). DeGowin’s diagnostic examination (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw- Hill Medical.
Chapter 2, “History Taking and the Medical Record” (pp. 15–33)

Required Media (click to expand/reduce)

Discussion: Building a Health History

Effective communication is vital to constructing an accurate and detailed patient history. A patient’s health or illness is influenced by many factors, including age, gender, ethnicity, and environmental setting. As an advanced practice nurse, you must be aware of these factors and tailor your communication techniques accordingly. Doing so will not only help you establish rapport with your patients, but it will also enable you to more effectively gather the information needed to assess your patients’ health risks.

For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for a particular new patient assigned by your Instructor.

To prepare:

With the information presented in Chapter 1 of Ball et al. in mind, consider the following:

  • By Day 1 of this week, you will be assigned a new patient profile by your Instructor for this Discussion. Note: Please see the “Course Announcements” section of the classroom for your new patient profile assignment.
  • How would your communication and interview techniques for building a health history differ with each patient?
  • How might you target your questions for building a health history based on the patient’s social determinants of health?
  • What risk assessment instruments would be appropriate to use with each patient, or what questions would you ask each patient to assess his or her health risks?
  • Identify any potential health-related risks based upon the patient’s age, gender, ethnicity, or environmental setting that should be taken into consideration.
  • Select one of the risk assessment instruments presented in Chapter 1 or Chapter 5 of the Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination text, or another tool with which you are familiar, related to your selected patient.
  • Develop at least five targeted questions you would ask your selected patient to assess his or her health risks and begin building a health history.

Case Study

16-year-old white pregnant female living in an inner-city neighborhood

  • How would your communication and interview techniques for building a health history differ with each patient?

     The interview process has to be adjusted pending on the age group, gender, financial status, culture, and language barrier of the individual being assessed. One must provide a private area and be close to the patient during the interview to provide comfort. Use of laymen’s terms helps the individual to understand healthcare information clearly. Making eye contact is especially important unless there is a cultural factor involved. Taking notes should be minimal and if using a computer; it should be positioned so the patient can see the screen as well. Introduce one’s self to the patient and others present and use their names to build a friendly trustworthy environment.

reluctant to talk and have a clear need for confidentiality (Stewart, 2019).

     When speaking with my adolescent patient I would emphasize that our discussion is confidential with limitations if there is a danger to her or others. We will speak privately unless she wants someone else present. She will be given the opportunity to discuss whatever topics she feels comfortable discussing.

  • How might you target your questions for building a health history based on the patient’s social determinants of health?

     There are several areas to concentrate on to build a history based on social determinants of health. One should enquire about the individual’s personal status, sexual history, living conditions, occupation, environment, military record, and social needs.

     According to the information provided my patient lives in an inner city neighborhood. This may be an indication of poverty and limited resources. One would inquire if housing, clothing, food, and access to medical care are adequate. If they are not, community resource information would be provided and a social worker referral to aide her. Also, one must ascertain if she is in an abusive relationship or being abused at home.

  • What risk assessment instruments would be appropriate to use with each patient, or what questions would you ask each patient to assess his or her health risks?

     Assessing an individual’s health risks is very important in determining what potential health problems one may face. “One of the main goals of documenting the social history (SH) of the patient is to identify factors outside of past or current medical conditions that may influence the patient’s overall health or behaviors that create risk factors for specific conditions” (Sullivan, 2018). Asking what their eating habits are, do they exercise, how much alcohol do they consume, do they smoke cigarettes, do they use recreational drugs, what are their sleeping habits, do they take their medications as prescribed, do they practice unsafe sex, and what is their family history of medical problems. Also, inquiring about their family history of mental illness is important. Religion and culture can affect how the individual’s treatment plan will be developed.

    One would obtain the young lady’s family health history at this time to determine if she is at risk for familial issues during her pregnancy. This would be a great opportunity to provide prenatal education and stress the importance of continuity of care during pregnancy.

  • Identify any potential health-related risks based upon the patient’s age, gender, ethnicity, or environmental setting that should be taken into consideration.

     Adolescent girls are more likely to die during childbirth than women in their twenties or older.  If a pregnancy is unplanned, the mother may not be getting the prenatal care she and her baby need or may not even be healthy enough to carry a child to term.

  • Teens are often unprepared for the realities involved in parenting an infant. Often, complex relationships and financial burden combined with balancing school and parenting are stressful and can put a newborn at risk.
  • Teens who are pregnant or raising a baby have a hard time finishing school. Only 3 percent of teens who have a baby receive their college diploma before the age of 30.
  • Many teen parents are single. Being a single parent can have financial and emotional stressors and a stressed parent puts a baby at risk.
  • Parents often need resources to help them navigate their child’s well-being and development. Teens may not be aware of this type of assistance. (Heuristic, 2016)

References

Heuristic. (2016). Risks of Teen Pregnancy. Retrieved from: (nationwidechildrens.org)

Stewart, B.S.J.B.J.F.J.D. R. (2019) Seidel’s Guide to Physical Examination. [VitalSource

Bookshelf]. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780323481953/

Sullivan, D. D. (2018). Guide to Clinical Documentation. [VitalSource Bookshelf]. Retrieved

from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780803694194/

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Module 3-SLP

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MANAGED CARE, ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH CARE CONSUMER PLANS/MODELS

For your Module 3 SLP, read the following article:

Rodak, S. (2012). 10 Pillars of Success for Top Healthcare Workplaces. Retrieved from http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/10-pillars-of-success-for-top-healthcare-workplaces.html

You have been named the Administrative Director at Trident International Hospital (TIH) and will be presenting a PowerPoint (PPT) to the Board of Directors for approval. TIH is restructuring to meet the current needs of their consumers. The article discusses 10 pillars of success for top health care workplaces. In your PPT:

  1. Present and discuss how these pillars are vital to TIH’s consumers, support services, business operations, and administration.
  2. Research and select a health care model (i.e., Value Based, Volume Based, Fee-For-Service, Cost-Based, etc.) for TIH.
    1. Provide rationale on how the selected model addresses the 10 pillars of success and will meet the current needs of TIH’s consumers.

Your PPT should be professional and provide substantial information. It should be 15-18 slides (not including the title and reference slide).

Speaker notes are required.

SLP Assignment Expectations

  1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support the design of your PPT.
  2. Limit your total PPT to a maximum of 18 slides, not including your title or reference slide.
  3. Support your report with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals. Angelo State University Library (n.d.) Library guide: How to recognize peer reviewed (refereed journals). Retrieved from: https://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php
  4. You may use the following source to assist in formatting your assignment. Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General APA guidelines. Retrieved from: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
  5. For additional information on reliability of sources review the following source. Georgetown University Library (n.d.) Evaluating internet resources. Retrieved from https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content

2-3 PAGE PAPER DUE TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2021

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You are a new warden participating in a workgroup to update performance-based standards for your correctional facility. The American Correctional Association requires performance-based standards that focus on actual compliance with expected practices. There are 7 functional areas:

  1. Safety
  2. Security
  3. Order
  4. Care
  5. Program and Activity
  6. Justice
  7. Administration and Management

In this assignment, you will address each functional area listed above in an accreditation plan for a correctional facility of your choice. 

Assignment Guidelines

  • Address the following in an accreditation plan of 3-4 pages:
    • Provide the purpose and goal of each of the 7 functions listed above.
    • Respond to the following question for each of the 7 functions:
      • According to the American Correctional Association, what are the correctional standards for this function? Explain.
      • What are the desired conditions that need to be achieved and maintained? Explain.
        • A minimum of 3 desired conditions should be identified and explained for each area above.
    • Provide a brief overview of your selected existing correctional facility.
    • Create your accreditation plan addressing all of the 7 functions.
      • How will you fulfill the requirements for each function as required by the American Corrections Association? Be specific and explain in detail.
        • Remember to fully support your arguments with academic and quality research.
      • What are the 3 most significant challenges that you will face to obtain accreditation for your facility? Explain.
      • How will you ensure that these 3 challenges are overcome? Explain.
  • Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Changing business structure

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Jones and Turner are interested in possibly changing the structure of their business to an S Corporation and would like to know more about this entity. They are excited by the fact that the S Corporation is a “flow through entity” and the fact that they don’t pay income tax.

They also heard that if they pay themselves dividends as S Corporation shareholders, they won’t have to pay any Social Security or Medicare tax (payroll taxes).

Prepare a memorandum for the business owners using a minimum of 800 words explaining the following;

•What are the requirements for structuring a business as an S Corporation?

•Discuss at least two advantages to structuring a business as an S Corporation

•Explain how income from the S Corporation taxed; include in your discussion on taxation of S Corporation income, the forms (including their names and numbers) utilized in reporting income and paying tax to the IRS.

•Finally, explain to the business owners what the requirement is for corporate officers who work in their own S Corporations. 

◦How are Corporate Officers required to be compensated and why? 

◦Explain both the ethical and legal issue regarding their suggestion that they be paid in dividends thus eliminating the requirement that they pay Social Security tax.  

Digital Transformation Management

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I have an assignment due on the 9th of  December for the module digital transformation management its about carrying an analysis  of an organisation (private or public) of your choice and to provide an outline for its Digital Transformation. The organisation selected must be of such a suitable size that it merits analysis of a strategic transformational nature and it should potentially benefit from a digital transformation (e.g., an SME, a division of a multinational corporation, a small or medium-sized public organisation, or a division of a large public organisation). The analysis of the organization and the outline for its Digital Transformation should be guided by the themes below.

You should structure your submission as follows:
(a) An introduction to the report (c. 100 words)
(b) The main section where you address the required themes which are described in detail below (c. 2,800 words).
(c) Conclusion (c. 100 words)
(d) Reference list
(e) Appendices (if required).

In the Introduction to the report you should explain the rationales for choosing the organisation, the main aims of the report, and main theoretical framework(s) (e.g., a specific systems theory, neo- Schumpeterian theory) you rely on. Explain briefly the rationale for selecting a specific systems theory framework (e.g., activity theory) for your analysis. In the main section you should apply, where relevant, concepts, models and theories covered in the module, and from the digital technologies and transformation literatures in general. These concepts, models and theories should be used to analyse the specific organisation you have chosen and to provide an outline of its Digital Transformation.

It is recommended that you use the Harvard approach to citation and referencing appropriate for the Social Sciences (see the library website, which provides information about the Harvard style, citing Chinese sources etc.). Furthermore, it is recommended that you provide an end list of references and do not adopt other forms of referencing (e.g. in footnotes).

Appendices and references are not included in the word count. Appendices are regarded as supportive but not essential to the submission and therefore are not marked.

Themes to be addressed in the report
The main section of the report should address the following THREE themes:

1. The systems viewpoint to the organisation before the digital transformation

Analyse the organisation from a systems viewpoint (e.g. by using activity theory) with a focus on the period before the major digital transformation.

2 of 3

Include into this analysis:

  1. (a)  An introduction to the organisational context and to the nature of its business. Do not
    assume your reader will know about the organisation. If this has not been given in the introduction section, you should include sufficient information such as the purpose of the organisation, its structure, size and location, to enable the reader to understand your analysis.
  2. (b)  An overview of the organisation from a systems viewpoint, with a focus on understanding the interplay of digital technologies and other main tools, and of managerial and organisational factors (using one of the models covered in the module, if possible). Focus on those parts of the organisation that are relevant for a possible digital transformation process. Include external actors or organizations that affect the transformation of the organisation.

2. The factors driving the digital transformation

Analyse the factors that drive the digital transformation of the organisation using the concepts, models and theories covered in the module, and recommended wider reading.
Include into this analysis:

  1. (a)  An examination (for example, by using systems theory) of the key problems facing the organisation (before the digital transformation), and how digital transformation could help address these problems. Assess whether these key problems arise from the prevalence old technologies, old management models/business models/organisational paradigms, the changing context (e.g., new rivals, new regulations) and other key factors.
  2. (b)  Anexaminationofopportunitiesopenedbydigitaltransformation(e.g.,adoptingnewdigital technologies and organisational paradigms), e.g. the increase of productivity, the decrease of costs, improvements regarding performance, collaboration, innovation-capacity, sustainability etc.

3. Potential outcome and implementation strategies of the digital transformation

Discuss the potential outcome and implementation strategies of the digital transformation. Include into this discussion:

  1. (a)  Critically evaluate the current state of digital transformation (what has been transformed and what not) in your organisation—you can build on the analysis conducted in prior sections.
  2. (b)  Suggestthepossibleoutcomeofacomprehensivedigitaltransformation.Thesuggestions should adopt a systems viewpoint with a balance between the use of novel digital technologies and management/organisational aspects, and should be supported by a sound argument why this outcome represents a solution that benefits the organisation. The suggestions should not be presented as a list of recommendations. Demonstrate critical assessment of the outcomes of digital transformation efforts.
  3. (c)  Critically discuss some implementation strategies and aspects of change management to accomplish this outcome