You just had Terry, one of your team members from marketing, give a presentation to the engineering group about the new product and its importance to the company’s product line. The presentation covered the launch program, giving an emphasis on the milestones and dates. The purpose was to get the engineering group’s buy-in on the prototyping approach, dates, and final production dates. After 4 slides of a 35 slide presentation, Terry was bombarded with detailed engineering-related questions about the specifications and production issues. Terry, who wasn’t prepared for such questions, got aggravated and visibly frustrated, closed down the presentation and, said, “That’s it,” and left the meeting.

Go to the Discussion Board and provide a 3–5 paragraph description that answers the following questions:

• Was Terry’s presentation appropriate for the audience?
• How could Terry have better prepared for the presentation?
• How could Terry have handled the questions?
• What should the project manager do after Terry left the room?
• What would you do differently to get the engineering group’s buy in?

 

In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.

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Unused/ Original. No copy-paste work!!

 

I need 2 (TWO SEPERATE 125 word min responses) critiques in regard to each of the outlines below fitting the following reqs:

• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

 

ESSAY#1

Research approaches, whether qualitative, quantitative, mixed methodology, or action, all include philosophical ideas and clearly defined practices or methods (Creswell, 2014). Before I can decide which strategy I would use for a research project, I must first understand the fundamentals of each of these different types of research. Qualitative refers to obtaining data through observations, usually not numerical, and is expressed and analyzed using descriptions and written language (Creswell, 2014). It is used when creating general principles. For instance when applying this methodology a person would conduct interviews, ask questions within a focus group, and evaluate these various documents for patterns (MUSE, 2010). Quantitative entails numerical or measurable data, examines the relationships between variables, and is performed in a controlled environment. It uses the general principles as a foundation in order to reach specific conclusions (MUSE, 2010). Examples of quantitative research are: surveys, evaluation of numerical data from documents, and structured interviews.

 

            Mixed methodology is a combination of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The philosophy behind using this method is that it provides a greater understanding of a particular problem than either of the two other methods (Creswell, 2014). Action research involves a plan of change that affects those involved in the research, the institutions where the participants live and/or work, and the researcher’s life (Creswell, 2014). Its purpose is to improve processes.  Now that I have a better understanding of each approach, I think the best approach for a research project is dependent on the problem the project is addressing and my audience.

 

 

ESSAY#2

 

Qualitative research methods are methods of inquiry used in research. This is used in academic disciplines, social sciences, market research and further contexts. Qualitative is use to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and their reasoning’s for the behavior.

     Quantitative research is pertaining or measurement of quantity or amount of something. This can also pertain to the metrical system, based on quantity, specifically on a classical verse, based on temporal quality or duration of sounds.

     The mixed methods research contains both the qualitative method and the quantitative research method.  This is using multiple methods, intentionally integrating to draw the strengths of each method, and framing the investigation with philosophical and theoretical positions.

     Action research can be a reflective process of a progressive problem or initiated to solve an immediate problem.  This is done by working in teams, to improve the way they resolve issues and solve problems.

 

     How I would determine on what strategy to use would depend on the project, if it was a new project then I would use the qualitative research method for market researching. If the project had to do with the measurement of a quantity of something then I would use the quantitative method.  The mixed methods would be use for both methods and the action research I would use if there was a problem.

National governments have more power than any other human institution in the world. Why do you think this is the case?

To be subversive might be to undermine, upset, disrupt or sabotage something established or existing. 

 

 

Assignment: 

 

1. Select several well-known advertisements, or posters, album cover, etc. and then design two separate, yet challenging and interesting 

subversive messages which reflect your ideas or meaning on a particular issue. Your subvertisements can be completed in a collage 

form using pieces of color paper, images or text from magazines or the Internet. This assignment will further your understanding of 

the visual elements and principles of design which become inherent in works of art. 

 

2. You may also use Photoshop or Illustrator, yet this is not a cut & paste of original items. You must modify the original image. 

 

3. A viewer should be able recognize your selected imagery, yet be able to see your new, original and unique messages. 

 

4. Each finished image should be at least 8”W X 10”L and should cover the entire surface. 

 

5. You will also include a written analysis with your subvertisements, which should include the following: 

 

• Briefly describe your process in creating your subvertisements. How did you decide on an idea and how did 

you go about putting things together. 

• Explain your subversive idea/message of both your images. 

• Describe why your designs make great visual images, such as which visual elements and/or principles of design 

were utilized in your composition. 

• Were your subvertisements successful or why were they not? 

• Also, include with the written analysis the original work which influenced your design. 

 

 For the written paper – Font size should not be larger than Times New Roman 12, if you are using a different font style. 

 Margins are standard – 1” top, bottom & sides. Don’t aim to make larger margins and less text. Better to have smaller 

 margins and more text. Paper should be approximately 2-3 pages. 

 

 

 

Grading Criteria – 30 points maximum 

 

 Two subvertisements and separate written paper will be graded on the following criteria: 

 

• Designing two challenging and interesting messages/ideas for subvertisements from original print media. (10pts) 

• The technical execution and clarity of your subvertisements. (8pts) 

• A written analysis which includes the above referenced items. (6pts) 

• Include copies of the originally selected print media. (3pts) 

• Following directions. (3pts)

 

These websites for examples:1. http://visualartnotes.com/attachments/File/Appropriation-Student_examples.pdf

2. http://visualartnotes.com/attachments/File/Artist_examples.pdf

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