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Additional Information: The presentation that Shawn made to the board was a success. You and he both believe that the overview he gave to this leadership group helped them see the challenges associated with the effective management of global human capital and the value of recognizing human capital as the most important asset that a company can have. John and the board gave every indication that they understand the urgency in moving ahead to align key global human capital goals with those established for the global organization. In fact, they asked you to move ahead with the development of these goals and to return next week to initiate goal alignment.

“I’m relieved that my presentation went so well,” says Shawn. “I was braced for resistance.”

“Yes, it’s a major milestone, you say. Now that we have buy-in from the top, we can move forward with developing global human capital goals for AGC. It’s exciting!”

“Indeed it is,” he says. “I want to get this next step started as soon as possible.”

“Yes, developing goals will take time and lots of thought,” you say. “I recommend that you begin by evaluating the existing organizational cultures and leadership styles at AGC. They look to be very diverse.”

“That makes sense,” says Shawn. “Because the company has several global subsidiaries with significant cultural differences, this evaluation will be challenging.”

“Well, as I always say, as goes the leadership style, so goes the organizational culture. Keep that in mind as you work through this diagnostic process,” you say. “It will be foundational for the work that follows.”

“We should make time to discuss our combined knowledge and experience with managers who have diverse leadership styles and the organizational cultures that we’ve seen them create,” he says.

“AGC would benefit from an organizational culture that is more proactive and competitive,” you say. “One that focuses on the most important asset of any organization—the human assets—could turn this company around.”

“When you get back to your office,” you say as you hand him a piece of paper, “take a look at this list that I jotted down during your presentation. I think it will help you with developing goals.”

“This is great,” he says. “Thanks.”

The list you gave Shawn to help him develop goals is as follows:

• Define and evaluate the problem with the current organizational cultures at AGC.
• What components of the organizational culture should change, and why?
• What impact do the leadership styles have on the present organizational cultures at AGC?
• Describe problems that exist when a parent organization fails to acknowledge cultural differences at its other global locations.
• What challenges does AGC presently face in regard to its past lack of focus on cultural differences?
• What solutions can Shawn implement to correct these problems?

Final Applied Lab Project (1 credit Lab Component)

Addresses course outcomes 1-5:

• apply the scientific method to scientific investigations
• state a scientific hypothesis and design a basic experiment
• conduct an experiment, make observations, and collect data
• use knowledge of biological principles to correctly interpret qualitative and quantitative information
• use critical analysis to draw conclusions

This is the culminating assessment in BIOL 102. It is designed to assess your ability to apply the principles of the scientific method. For this project, you will complete the activity below. Make sure to address all points (questions) associated with the activity.

 

The Effect of low pH on Enzyme Activity

Design an experiment in which you will test the effect of an acidic fluid on enzymatic activity. (Recall: enzymes are proteins.) To complete this project, it may be useful for you to review the Scientific Method Tutorial (found the Course Content section of the classroom under the Science Learning Center link) and the Scientific Method lab (Lab 1), so that you can better understand how to design an experiment.  It may also be helpful for you to review your textbook and Lab 4 (Enzymes).  As you review Lab 4, you will be reminded that there are several factors that impact enzymatic activity: pH, temperature, and amount of reagent.  Feel free to refer to observations and information from Lab 4 as you complete the Final Applied Project (see the questions below). Or in other words, it is OK to use the same enzyme/subtrate/method as you did in lab 4 (but modify the treatment), or you can search on-line to find a different enzyme/subtrate/method for measuring enzyme activity.

 

As you design your experiment for this project, please remember that you are trying to examine how an acidic fluid will modify the outcome of an enzymatic reaction.  To successfully complete this project, you will need to identify the question(s) being asked in your experiment and the hypothesis that you are testing.  In your experimental design, you must clearly explain what you are doing. That means that you will need to identify the enzyme and the acid, as well as explain your experimental protocol (this information will help you to answer question 2).  You must also thoroughly explain how the addition of the acidic fluid impacted the overall reaction process (this information will help you to answer question 4).

 

Hint: Keep in mind that the acid will change the environmental conditions of the experiment (for example, a low pH value could change the shape of the active site on the enzyme protein), without directly participating in the reaction.

 

Lab Materials

You may need all or some of the following, depending on your experimental design:

Materials from your lab kit:

• pH paper
• hydrogen peroxide solution (you can purchase this at a pharmacy if you have used up the bottle that came with the lab kit)
• plastic beakers or cups
• vinegar
• yeast (can be purchased at grocery store if you need more)
• balloons
• plastic bottle
• marker for labeling of beakers

You may choose to use additional materials (different acidic solutions and/or different organisms and/or differnet subtrate(s) if you chose to look at an enzyme other than catalase).

Outline  submit in assignment folder in week 7.

I suggest you include the following in your outline:

• Name of enzyme you will use, and source (organism)
• The substrate
• How you will measure enzyme activity (method)
• What type of treatment you will you; type of solution(s), pH, length of exposure, how you will treat your samples
• The control(s) in the experiment
• Sample size
• Maybe how you plan to present your data (table and/or type of graph)
• Anything else you would like to get feedback on before you start your experiment.

Write a paper that includes the following:

1. Title page: title, your name, course name, semester

2. Introduction: introduce your project, include needed background information, the question(s) that you are asking and a clear hypothesis for your experiment.

3. Design an experiment. Provide a detailed account of the materials and methods used to conduct the experiment. Also include the methods for data collection and analysis.

4. Conduct the experiment and record your results. What did you observe? Present your data in table and/or graph . Remember to include the unit of measure.

5. Use your knowledge about enzymes and acids to interpret and discuss your results. It may be necessary for you to refer to your textbook and/or use other information resources. What effect does the acidic treatement have on the enzyme activity? Looking back, how could you have improved your experiment?

6. What is your conclusion? Was your hypothesis supported?

7. Cite all reference sources used (including text book) and provide a reference section with citations in APA format.  Work Citations should recent between 2010 through 2014.

 

the ultra-cool ice cream company wants to ensure that all its products are prepared with precision to produce a consistent taste. periodically, a sample of ice cream is removed from the processing area and tested for fat content. The company would like to have the fat content be between 35 to 40 percent of the total weight. Based on data collected for the last several days, the company found that the average fat content for its ice cream is 36 percent with a standard deviation of 2.5. Based on the information provided, calculate the current process capability index. 

How Culture Affects Innovation
 
The discussion of how different countries’ governments are involved in the innovation process is a reflection of the culture of those countries.  How do you believe the culture of the country in which your selected business is located and its view of innovation influence the organization’s climate for innovation?  What should managers take into consideration when planning for innovation based on these factors?  Respond in a substantive nature to at least two other students’ posts. 
 

Product vs. Process
 
How does implementation differ for product innovation and process innovation?  Which of the four key issues do you believe is most affected?  Explain.  Respond in a substantive nature to at least two other students’ posts.  

Writting a 6 page essay about an event that happened after 1900. I chose Alan Turing and his invention, the computer and how he helped Britain win against Germany in world war II. Currently I have an A in this class, but because I will be turning this paper late it will be graded on 90 points instead of 100, so I need a great grade!