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The purpose of this assessment is to allow students take on a management perspective to analyse organisational change and propose recommendations with the aim of improving the situation.This project seeks to create a case study of an organization that requires a change intervention.
Students will be required to choose an organisation that they are familiar with and analyse it using relevant change management theories or frameworks to identify areas where change is required. Relevant change intervention strategies are to be proposed.
The organisational change project covers the following:
1. An introduction to the organisation.
2. Internal and external analysis of the organisation to identify areas requiring change (at the end of this section, include a summary of the areas where change is required)
3. Literature review – overview of change management theories or frameworks
4. Evaluation of possible change strategies required to improve the situation.
5. Recommendations of the most suitable strategies.
6. Required resources for implementing the identified suitable strategies.
7. Conclusion
Word Limit: 3000 Words
Referencing: APA

This assignment has a 25% weighting in your overall mark for this unit and focuses on content from
Weeks 6, 7 and 8. The assignment will be marked out of 25 and marks will be allocated as indicated in
the rubric on page 4. Your total assignment submission will consist of a word document and a
spreadsheet.
The assignment is based on the case information below. While the company and financial data in the
case are fictitious1
, the context is not. Many companies face similar investment decisions as well as
challenges and opportunities to run more environmentally and socially responsible businesses.
DuoLever Limited operates in the personal care (e.g. skin and hair care products) industry. All its
products are sold in plastic packaging and a significant proportion in multi-layer sachets (or pouches)
2
.
Managers at DuoLever are acutely aware of the increase in world production of plastic and the
environmental impact of plastic waste ending up in landfills, rivers and oceans. For example, it is
estimated that 8 million metric tons entered the ocean in 2010 and this annual amount is predicted
to more than double by 2025, accumulating as show in the following graph3
:
To help develop a closed-loop system related to the company’s products, DuoLever has invested
around $50 million in soft plastic recycling research, development and pilot testing. The outcome is a
new and efficient method for recycling sachet waste. In fact, their recycling method is more energy
efficient than producing virgin sachet plastic, reducing energy usage by 83%. The output plastic is of
1 UniLever and its research and development in the area of multi-layer sachet recycling provides the inspiration for this case
but all facts related to the financial analysis are fictitious.
2 While not necessary for attempting this case study, you will better understand the plastic packaging in this case context if
you go to https://www.plasticpackagingfacts.org/blog/multi-layer-pouch-packaging-a-sustainable-story-animated/ and watch
the video on multilayer plastic pouches. Although many improvements to this packaging have been made, as pointed out in
the video, there remains much to do in reducing the impacts of waste pouches on the environment.
3 Estimates from Jambeck, J.R., Andrady, A., Geyer, R., Narayan, R., Perryman, M., Siegler, T., Wilcox, C., Lavender Law,
K. (2015) Plastic waste inputs from land into the ocean, Science, 347, p. 768-771 and graph reproduced from p. 770. If you
are interested, see see https://jambeck.engr.uga.edu/landplasticinput for further details and an infographic.
Assessment 3: Business Case Studies 2 ACC00716 S1 2019
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such high quality it can be used in food grade packaging applications. Currently, no other recycling
method in the market can achieve this.
The company now faces a decision: should it (1) add production of recycled sachet plastic to the
company’s portfolio of businesses or (2) license use of the patented method? The CEO has asked you
to undertake a financial analysis of the options and present your recommendations in a short memo.
Option 1:
The recycling production option requires an upfront investment in plant and equipment of $20 million,
which will be depreciated to a zero book value on a straight-line basis over 5 years. The plant will
provide sufficient capacity to meet the company’s forecast plastic packaging needs over the period of
its life. After this, it is expected that the plant will have no salvage value and will be updated using new
and better technology. Financing for the plant and equipment will be via a new 5 year debt issue,
resulting in interest costs of $1.4 million payable at the end of each year.
Producing recycled plastic has several financial benefits for the company. First, sales revenue of the
company’s existing products, which will be packaged in the recycled plastic, is predicted to increase
due to consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. Excluding this benefit, the
company’s forecast sales revenue for the coming year is $200 million and this is expected to grow by
4% each year after that. The benefit of recycled packaging is expected to increase these sales forecasts
2% during the 5 year life of the project.
The second benefit is that the cost of plastic packaging for the company’s existing products will
decrease. The recycled plastic will be cheaper than buying virgin plastic due to lower energy costs and
avoiding a supplier margin. The reduced energy costs will shave 15% off total variable packaging costs,
currently (without recycling) estimated at $22 million for the coming year and expected to grow by
3% per year after that. Avoiding a supplier margin will reduce total variable packaging costs by 10%.
However, the benefits of avoiding the current supplier margin will be offset by the need to pay a new
partner, Clean World Ltd, who will set up a plastic waste collection system to supply sufficient raw
material for the recycling plant. Apart from these changes, it is expected that variable costs and net
working capital will be equivalent to existing forecasts. However, an additional $2 million annually in
selling, administrative and general expenses directly related to the project (excluding depreciation)
will be incurred.
Option 2:
Option 2 involves licensing use of the patented recycling method to another company, Clean World
Ltd, which has shown interest in taking on the entire project, not just supply of raw material. Initial
negotiations between DuoLever and Clean World have reached some agreement on what the terms
of the arrangement would involve. Clean World would produce recycled plastic using DuoLever’s
method for the next 5 years and all output during that time would be supplied exclusively to DuoLever
for the same cost as DuoLever’s existing virgin plastic supply forecasts. This means that Clean World
would capture the energy savings associated with the new recycling method, along with a supplier
margin. The benefits for DuoLever would be no initial outlay for plant and equipment and locked in
packaging materials supply costs for the next 5 years. DuoLever would also retain the ability to market
the environmentally responsible characteristics of its recycled packaging and so retain the expected
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additional sales revenue benefits of Option 1. Annual selling, administrative and general expenses
would be just $1 million annually under Option 2, as no additional production administration would
be required.
Other information:
DuoLever has an 8% weighted average cost of capital and is subject to a 25% tax rate on its income.
Required:
Prepare (1) a spreadsheet financial analysis of the proposed options and (2) a memo to DuoLever’s
CEO that briefly explains and justifies your chosen methods, inputs and any assumptions made,
summarises your findings, and presents your recommendations on the proposed options. Ensure you
not only address base case cash flows but also analyse potential uncertainty. Recommendations
should address the decision to be made, along with any further follow up or other matters the
company should consider prior to making a final decision.
Instructions:
Submit your spreadsheet separately in the provided spreadsheet link in the BCS2 section of the unit
site. By submitting the spreadsheet, you are confirming that it is entirely your own work. Save the
spreadsheet with your details in the file name using the following format (failure to do so could result
in your spreadsheet not being considered in marking):
Student ID_Full_name_ACC00716A3
For example: 13579246_Jennifer_Harrison_ACC00716A3
The memo will be submitted as a word document via a Turnitin assignment link in the BCS2 section of
the unit site and include your name, student ID, unit code (ACC00716), assessment number (A3) and
word count at the beginning of the document. The remainder of the document should be set up as a
formal memo and include an appendix with a screen shot(s) of your base case figures from the
spreadsheet. Within the memo body, you may provide tables and figures that are discussed in the text
and assist decision makers understand your methods, findings and their implications for decision
making. The word document submission must not exceed 1,000 words (excluding the screen shot
appendix and reference list).
This is an individual assessment exercise. The unit teaching team is very experienced at marking such
assessments and recognising the differences between individual and “group” work, as well as data,
facts, statements and ideas of others that have not been appropriately acknowledged. To avoid any
potential for academic misconduct investigation, ensure that every aspect of your work is your own
and that you acknowledge all sources you have directly drawn upon in your submitted work.
Quotations should be shown as such. We are not fussy about referencing style, just that you reference
when needed.
Attachments:
3084316_1_Business-Case-Studies-2–Assessment-3–details.pdf

Question 2: (10 marks)
Consider the following Excel regression of perceived sound quality as a function of price for 27 stereo speakers.
a. Is the coefficient of Price significantly different from zero at a = .05?
b. What does the R2 tell you?
c. Given these results, would you conclude that a higher price implies higher sound quality?
Question3: (10 marks)
After researching cysts of a particular type, a doctor learns that out of 10,000 such cysts examined, 1,500 are malignant and 8,500 are benign. A diagnostic test is available which is accurate 80% of the time (whether the cyst is malignant or not). The doctor has discovered the same type of cyst in a patient.
a. In the absence of any test, what is the probability that the cyst is malignant? What is the probability that the cyst is benign?
b. What is the probability that the patient will test positive?
c. What is the probability that the patient will test negative?
d. What is the probability that the patient has a benign tumor if he or she tests positive?
e. What is the probability that the patient has a malignant cyst if he or she tests negative?
Attachments:
3087034_1_Assessment-1—set1.docx

Worksheet 3 – Data Analysis (100 points)
This worksheet is designed to help you practice using R to organize, analyze, and present data.
Reminder: Follow the correct formatting for all worksheets and assignments (12 pt font, double-spaced, do not include original questions). Incorrect formatting will result in a 5% penalty on this assignment.
Answer/address all of the following questions. In all cases, we require that your work be typed and that you copy your summary tables and graphs onto your answer document.
Please note for all questions:
* TABLES must have (i) a proper caption above and (ii) a heading for each column indicating what data are in the column and the unit of measure (e.g. cm, grams, %).
* GRAPHS must have (i) a proper caption below, (ii) a title for each axis indicating what data are being shown and the unit of measure (e.g. cm, grams, %), and (iii) if needed, means plotted with standard deviations shown as error bars. For graphs showing relationships between two variables, choose a dependent variable (i.e., species composition or biomass) that will be shown on the Y-axis and an independent variable (e.g. distance from the shore, water depth, soil depth, etc.) which will be shown on the X-axis.
Case Study 1 (39 points)
Hennington pond was the only pond on the FIU campus not treated with chemicals or subjected to storm run-off. In March 2007, a sewage main ruptured and the lake became contaminated with sewage effluent.
You have been provided with data on the phosphorus levels (ug/L) in Hennington pond for two years: 2004 (before perturbation) and 2007 (after perturbation). For both years, sampling was conducted by collecting water samples from 20 random sites within the pond.
Based on observations of Hennington pond during 2004 and 2007, we could ask the following question:
Has the Phosphorus level in Hennington pond changed between 2004 and 2007?
1. For the study above, identify the following: (4 points)
a. Population
b. Sample
c. Parameter
d. Statistics
2. For the study above, identify the following: (3 points)
a. Dependent Variable
b. Independent Variable
c. Is the independent variable categorical or numerical?
3. Write a null, two-tailed alternative, and one-tailed alternative statistical hypothesis for this study. (3 Points)
4. Using data given, produce a summary table (do NOT include raw data) showing the mean phosphorus level and standard deviations in 2004 and 2007. Make sure you include a table caption above it and all necessary labels for clarification. (5 points)
5. Produce a bar graph that shows the mean phosphorus levels in 2004 and 2007. Remember to include axes titles and error bars, as well as a figure caption below the graph. (5 points)
6. Describe the results of the bar graph above. Remember that results are about patterns/trends. You do not simply restate numbers. (2 points)
7. What is the purpose of a (level of significance) in statistics? What would you set you a value at? (2 points)
8. Explain why you would use a t-test to analyze this data. (2 points)
9. Analyze your data using a t-test and place the output below. (5 points)
10. For your two-tailed P-value: (3 points)
a. Is your P-value greater than, less than, or equal to your a value?
b. Do you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?
c. Write out the appropriate conclusion (either the null or alternative hypothesis).
11. For your one-tailed P-value: (3 points)
a. Is your P-value greater than, less than, or equal to your a value?
b. Do you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?
c. Write out the appropriate conclusion (either the null or alternative hypothesis).
12. Can you prove without a doubt that the sewage main rupture is the cause of a change in phosphorus levels? (2 points)
Case Study 2 (33 points)
On the FIU campus there are three large freshwater ponds: DM pond, OE pond, and Hennington pond. The FIU irrigation committee has decided to increase the drainage of water to one of the three ponds to reduce flooding on campus. Therefore, they are interested in knowing which pond(s) could withstand receiving more water without overflowing.
You have been provided with data on the water depth (meters) in the three ponds. For each pond, sampling was conducted by measuring the water depth at 20 random points within each pond.
Based on observations of these three ponds and the need to increase water flow into one of the ponds, we could put forth the following questions:
Is there a significant difference in average yearly water levels across the three ponds?
13. For the study above, identify the following: (4 points)
a. Population
b. Sample
c. Parameter
d. Statistics
14. For the study above, identify the following: (3 points)
a. Dependent Variable
b. Independent Variable
c. Is the independent variable categorical or numerical?
15. Write a null and alternative statistical hypothesis for this study. Be careful with your alternative hypothesis! (3 Points)
16. Using data given, produce a summary table (do NOT include raw data) showing the mean water level and standard deviations in each of the three ponds. Make sure you include a table caption all necessary labels for clarification. (6 points)
17. Produce a bar graph that shows the mean water levels for all three ponds. Remember to include axes titles and error bars, as well as a figure caption below the graph. (5 points)
18. Describe the results of the bar graph above. Remember that results are about patterns/trends. You do not simply restate numbers. (2 points)
19. For this study, why are you using an ANOVA instead of a t-test? (2 points)
20. Analyze your data using an ANOVA and place the output below. (5 points)
21. For your P-value: (3 points)
a. Is your P-value greater than, less than, or equal to your a value?
b. Do you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?
c. Write out the appropriate conclusion (either the null or alternative hypothesis).
Case Study 3 (28 points)
You have been provided with data on the percentage cover and average height of Thalassia testudinum (Turtlegrass, which is an aquatic plant that lives in the ocean) along a 50 meter transect running from the shoreline out into the water at Crandon Park beach. Sampling was conducted using the line transect sampling technique.
Based on observations at Crandon Park, we could put forth the following questions:
Does the percentage cover of Thalassia testudinum (Turtlegrass) change with distance from the shore?
22. For the study above, identify the following: (4 points)
a. Population
b. Sample
c. Parameter
d. Statistics
23. For the study above, identify the following: (3 points)
e. Dependent Variable
f. Independent Variable
g. Is the independent variable categorical or numerical?
24. Write a null and alternative statistical hypothesis for this study. Remember the wording specific to regression analysis! (2 Points)
25. Produce a scatter plot which show the change in percentage cover of Thalassia testudinum with distance from shore / distance along the transect. Remember to include a linear trend line. Be careful to put the independent and dependent variables on the correct axes. Remember to include a figure caption below the graph. (7 points)
26. Explain in words what the equation of the regression line from the previous question means. Make sure you relate it to the graphs and discuss both the slope and y-intercept (Hint: What happens if you are at the shoreline? What happens as your move away from the shore and out to sea?) (2 points)
27. Explain what the R2 value on the graph tells you about the data fit and the strength of the linear relationship between this study’s variables. (2 points)
28. Analyze your data with a linear regression for the relationships between distance from the transect and percentage cover of Thalassia testudinum. Place the output below. (5 points)
29. For your P-value: (3 points)
d. Is your P-value greater than, less than, or equal to your a value?
e. Do you reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis?
f. Write out the appropriate conclusion (either the null or alternative hypothesis).
Attachments:
3109498_1_Sunmmer2019-stats-assignment.docx
3109498_2_Q1-dataset.csv
3109498_3_Q2-dataset.csv
3109498_4_Q3-dataset.csv

Write a summative paper on seminal theories of governance and stewardship that inform effective organizational leadership in non-profit or forprofit organizations. Your assertions should be supported with a minimum of ten scholarly sources from the literature. The paper, written entirely in the third person per APA 6 format requirements and supported by appropriate theories and research, incorporating biblical/ ethical principles, should include:
• an introduction;
• a discussion of key theories of governance that have contributed to organizational effectiveness in general (a minimum of three theories should be discussed;
• contributions of stewardship theory in general to effective governance in non-profit and for-profit organizations;
• a discussion of the relationship of a leader’s values and beliefs to effective governance in organizations;
• a conclusion
Word Limit: 2500 Words
Reference: APA Format

Each individual student will research and write a paper with analysis of leadership practices and associated issues within a selected organisation, aimed at synthesizing the learning experience of the unit. The paper will cover the following:
· General overview of the organisation’s activities
· A general overview of the leadership practice within the selected organisation including leadership styles, any leadership challenges identified and leadership development activities in the organisation
· Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the identified leadership practices in the organisation. This should include an analysis that the leadership practice has had on the overall organisational strategy or how the identified leadership practices have affected the performance of the organisation
· Basing on the issues identified and supporting theory, make recommendations for the organisation (focus on how the leadership practices can be optimised for maximum organisational impact).
Word Limit: 2500 Words
Reference: APA Format

The ‘Portfolio Assessment’ in Economics Principles is designed for students to collaboratively explore illustrative aspects or examples of the Unit Learning Objectives (ULOs). The ULOs are listed in the Unit Outline. It is anticipated an individual group member is primarily responsible for the exploration of material illustrative of one Unit Learning Objective (ULO) but that all group members will become familiar with, and assume ownership of, all elements of the Portfolio. After the formation of groups, a first step is for group members to decide which ULO it is that they wish to illustrate or explore. A second step is to determine which content aspects of the course relate to the ULO chosen, and then to choose which topic area(s) to focus on. The weekly aims stated on Canvas indicate how content topics relate to certain ULOs and this information may assist students in their topic selections. There are certain expectations to be met when writing the Portfolio. Layout should include a title page, delineated sections per ULO and a reference list. Material from microeconomics and macroeconomics should be included in the Portfolio. Chosen topics should clearly relate to the ULO and be written to a non-Economics literate audience. Students should avoid plagiarism. As well as showing understanding of basic concepts, authors are expected to demonstrate evidence of further analysis and exploration, such as by relating basic theory to previous or contemporary events. Use of diagrams, contemporary statistical data/forecasts are encouraged/expected. Students should explore wider secondary sources in addition to course materials and textbook. In the selection and exploration of topics, students should consult their teacher. The Portfolio assessment assumes group cooperation and coordination. Key Generic Skills to the Unit include Communication and Peoples Skills. Group work can pose interpersonal challenges and such occasions should be viewed opportunities to practice and develop assertion, conflict resolution and listening skills. In instances where interpersonal problems (e.g. social loafing) cannot be solved by group members, at the teacher’s discretion, individuals may be withdrawn and asked to complete all sections of the Portfolio.
Attachments:
3124567_1_Portfolio-Assessment-Instuctions-2019-TP1–3-.pdf

this is the part B assignemnt of Independant critical analysis.Part one is already done so the part two need to be done according to part one.I have attached question for part B.Teacher slides as how to do assignment and senior sample .Please follow senior sample headings all.And also have a details look of my part one presenatation.As the report is qualitative anlaysis of report .You have to a my interview sample.As per teacher we have done teacher sample.So the report should be done with the transcrpit provided and literature reviews which you have to find yourself.But please have a look bith transcrpit and my first assignment.ANd please give me 16 to 20 academic reference and its hould be properly incited in the report.Regarding analsis please take interview as a main factor and lecturer is saying you have to code thematic coding analysis for the interview.YOu have to mention thematic coding theroires in analysis.So have a look of a questions part B.See the teacher lecutere ssample what to do.Sneiors sample please follow.My first part of the report.And there is my transcrpit.Any condusion please ask..Please do literature review part best.
And My hotel is SYdney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay.
Attachments:
3156539_1_IAP-607-assessment-brief-t2-2019—2-.pdf
3156539_2_Lecture—Preparing-a-Research-Report.pptx
3156539_3_Sajan-Interview-Transcript.docx
3156539_4_sajan-Shrestha-Part-1.pdf
3156539_5_Senior-Sample-report.docx

On completing this capstone unit the students will
Understand the stages and processes involved in conducting independent research.
Demonstrate an ability to negotiate and set critical deadlines and work to them
Develop a sophisticated research proposal and design and implement it
Produce a comprehensive report indicating the relevant theoretical basis for the research, the justification for the research strategy pursued, the findings or results and the implications of these for the future. Limitations in the research will also be acknowledged.
Attachments:
3164818_1_HC3131-Integrated-Business-Management-Project.docx

Product Deliverable – Sim4Projects Simulation Paper
Mandatory Items Include: • APA format is required for all Davenport papers • Cover Page • Table of Contents • Length. Content shall be 7 – 9 pages (double-spaced) of written work. You may have tables in an appendix but under no circumstances should the total assignment be more than 20 pages. • Content Areas: o PM Concepts. Include associated textbook content specifically addressing schedule, budget, functionality, resource allocation, and stakeholder satisfaction. You may include outside research/references as well. ? Cite specific content from out textbook as it applies to your experience in the simulation. For example, address the “triple constraint” and how this concept was observed/experienced in the simulation. Make sure to cite all sources as needed. ? Analysis / Explanation of how you used the reports* during the simulation. (Budget, Resource, WBS (task list), Schedule, Period Results) o Team Dynamics. Content shall include what went well, and what did not work in the virtual project specifically addressing, teamwork, decisionmaking, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills. o Simulation Managerial Actions. Discuss the Managerial Actions taken throughout the simulation. Analyzie how these affected the project and relate them to the textbook content. o Include a minimum of five applicable clip art figures or images. This can be anything that adds value to your paper. This means the images should help explain a concept – think of how a textbook uses images to explain a topic. Google images is a great resource. You can also use other available sources. Images/Clip art is included in your 7 – 9 pages. All images should be referenced correctly. • Reference Page • Appendix o Appendix components are not included in your required 7-9 pages of content. o *Reports: The following reports should be shown in the appendices to the paper. The body of the paper should include a narrative explaining the analysis from reviewing the reports: ? Simulation Reports GPMT287 Team Final Project Paper 2017-2018 AY DM page 2 of 3 • Four Sim4Projects Period Results: First period, Last period, Best period, Worst period • Ideas for analysis: o Did you meet the period milestone – How?…or Why not? o Why was this your Best Period? Your Worst Period? o What adjustments did you make after the period? ? MS Project Reports • Work Breakdown Structure Report from Microsoft Project • Resource Assignment Report from Microsoft Project • Project Schedule showing all project activities. • Project Budget showing all project activities. o Note: MS Project Reports must include the WBS number column (ie 1.5.3). o Note: These reports may be combined into one or two reports. o Note: Use the EV assignment as the basis for your MS Project reports.
Attachments:
3164803_1_untitled.pdf