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Description Although sustainable operations have many benefits for organizations, consumers, and society, they also come with many business risks. In this discussion, you will explore sustainability operations of major organizations to reflect on what they are doing well, the benefits their sustainable operations may bring, and the potential risks associated with their sustainable operations. In evaluating the risks and benefits of prioritizing sustainability, you will also learn the importance of justifying organizational priorities, which will assist you in completing the first section of your course project. First, take some time to explore a few different organizations' sustainable operations statements on their websites. You may explore organizations you are familiar with or use the following: Starbucks Stories Select Social Impact from the navigation bar, then select from the story topics in the drop-down menu to explore the stories. Be sure to explore the Sustainability topic. L'Oréal Group: Commitments and Responsibilities Dixie Cares: An Eye Toward the Future Peabody: Sustainability Approach In your initial post, address the following questions: How did the organizations you explored address sustainability concerns inherent to their industry, if at all? For example, a company that manufactures plastic has inherent environmental risks regarding plastic waste and pollution. What other sustainable practices did the organizations you explored identify as priorities, and what kinds of business risks may they be taking on to prioritize those sustainable practices? Do you think that the business risks the organizations are taking to prioritize their identified sustainable operations are worthwhile from a business perspective? Why or why not? In your replies to at least two peers, contribute to the discussion by sharing the potential repercussions of not taking risks to prioritize sustainability. Examples of how you could contribute to the discussion include the following: Provide examples of organizations that experienced the repercussions of not prioritizing sustainability. Reflect on how you or people you know might react to organizations and products that don't prioritize sustainability from a consumer perspective. Consider how factors such as age, geographic location, and finances might affect consumers' reactions. Name some specific impacts of not remaining competitive in the market based on what you learned from your reading in the Resources section. Provide other reasons to justify prioritizing organizational sustainability. Peer 1Madison Branham Loreal is focusing on several areas by 2030 which include fighting climate change, managing water sustainably, respecting biodiversity and preserving natural resources. The targets set by Loreal for fighting climate change include 100% renewable energy for its sites by 2025 and by 2030, reduce by 50% on average and per finished product, the greenhouse gas emissions linked to the transport of our products, compared to 2016. Their goal to move towards managing water sustainability is in 2030, 100% of the water used in our industrial processes will be recycled and reused in a loop. To address respecting biodiversity, in 2022 Loreal reached 97% of new or renovated products had an improved environmental or social profile, that means they are eco-designed. Loreal also touched on the fact that they are not starting from scratch with becoming more sustainable and are building upon existing practices and looking for ways to improve them. For example, In 2013, L’Oréal decided to address the core of its activity: the development of beauty products, its global sustainability program “Sharing Beauty With All’, announcing tangible sustainability goals towards 2020. As we have surpassed 2020, the following has been measured against that goal: In 2023, 96% of L'Oréal's new or renovated products had an improved environmental and social profile. By the end of 2023, L’Oréal had helped 37,284 people from disadvantaged communities find employment through its solidarity purchasing and inclusion programs. I do think from a business risk perspective, it is worthwhile to continue to evolve into more sustainable ways of working and operating for the company. Not only do customers care how and where products are made that they purchase and how it is benefiting the planet, but Loreal is a beauty product brand. People now more than ever are paying closer attention to what ingredients are in products and what they are putting in or on their bodies so by investing in more natural and eco- friendly options, the company will be able to keep up with consumers expectations. Reference: L’Oreal. (2020, January 23). For the planet. L’Oréal. https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/for-the-planet/ Peer 2 Kaitlyn BrownHi everyone! I am choosing to analyze the sustainability operations of L’Oréal Groupe . L’Oréal Groupe is a cosmetic company which offers people the best of cosmetics innovation in terms of quality, efficacy, and safety (L’Oréal, n.d.) L’Oréal has committed to actions that are positively impactive to the environment as there are inherent environmental risks regarding pollution, and water and plastic waste. The company launched ‘The L’Oréal for the Future Program’ in 2020 to express the responsibilities and commitment toward solutions for environment issues. The commitments in this program are shown in measurable targets set for 2030: Fighting climate change: Improving energy efficiency, their target for 2025 is to use renewable energy 100%. Managing water: Targeting by 2030 that 100% of water used in processes will be recycled and reused in a loop (L’Oréal, n.d.) One practice for this priority was partnering with Gjosa to develop a low-flow shower head and developed a shampoo that is easier to rinse as part of the ‘L’Oréal Water Saver’ in 2021. Plastic Waste: By 2025, the company targets a 100% goal of plastic packaging to be refillable, reusable, recyclable, or compostable (L’Oréal, n.d.) While there are risks taken by performing these responsibilities, I do believe it is worthwhile from a business perspective. These risks may include higher operational costs for the company, challenges along the way, and missed goals compared to the given targets. However, the benefits outweigh the risks due to a better reputation for the company, consumer respect and loyalty, and of course, the positive impacts to the environment! L’Oréal Groupe (n.d.) Commitments & Responsibilities. For The Planet (loreal.com

Description Data visualization methods offer a different landscape for explaining situations using data. Graphical representations of information, if created properly, can make vital information more intuitive, contextualized, and accessible. Visualization plays an essential part in analyzing big data and simplifying complex data-intensive scenarios. In this discussion, using the Viz of the Day webpage, select a business-focused visualization to debate in your post (you may have to toggle to more than one page to see business-specific visualizations). Consider the audience and purpose of the visualization you selected, and think about the strategy used to present the information and analysis visually. In your initial post, make sure to include the link to the visualization you selected, and address the following: Why have you selected this one? How does the author of the visualization address the audience? How is the purpose of the visualization conveyed? How does the visualization use color, ordering, layout, and hierarchy to prioritize information? In response to at least two of your peers, address the following: Can you describe ways in which data visualizations make information more accessible to their audience? What would you recommend to make key insights in visualizations more digestible to your audience? What would you avoid? Please provide response to each peer with their name Peer 1 Julie Seabolt chose "Analyzing Consumer Preferences in the U.S. Coffee Market" because it displays data and information in a way that makes it easier to notice trends and patterns. Mostly everyone I know, along with myself, are coffee drinkers so this data visualization piqued my interest. The author of this visualization does not directly address the audience, of which I assume to be coffee suppliers since the visualization mainly includes customer preference data in an effort to help businesses identify how to effectively appeal to their target audience. The data is displayed through bar charts, with a description to the side which enhances viewer's understanding of the data. The author used different colors of brown in the visualization to go along with the coffee theme. The first page is not packed with data, but it lays out the general consumers of coffee such as gender, age, employment status, education level, ethnicity, political views, and work arrangements, while the next few pages focus on coffee consumer's preferences and outlines business strategies to increase sales. The first page did it's job at enticing the viewer to read further into the data, and I think this is because the page isn't packed with information, but instead clearly organizes the data, and places a simple picture in the middle telling viewers exactly what the visualization is about. Reference Phyu, Ei Ei. (2024, March 17). Analyzing Consumer Preferences in the US Coffee Market. tableau public. https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/ei.ei.phyu/viz/AnalyzingConsumerPreferencesintheUSCoffeeMarket/1 peer 2 stephanie wilbourn I selected America’s Haunted Place by Ghafar Shah. I love Halloween because of the haunted houses and trails, they are always fun. I am aware of the local haunted places but now I can search for others that I may consider attending. The author has a big bold title to draw in the audience and gives a brief description of his purpose. He ends the description with a question for the audience, “have you ever explored haunted spots, or is there one that intrigues you?”. The author has included an interactive map of all the haunted places in the United States. You can hover over the map to read short spooky stories for each location. There are also color codes for the states with the most and the states with the least haunted places. Below the map are two list, one side is purple showing states with the most places in descending order. The other side is in orange showing states with the least places, also in descending order. https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/ghafar.shah2168/viz/AmericasHauntedPlaces/AmericasHauntedPlaces

Description Please follow all the instructions. and do not plagiarize anything. No AI allowed. Be sure to send Plagiarism report book: Joseph Desjardins, An Introduction to Business Ethics, 7th edition (McGraw Hill, 2024) - Read comments on the proposal document. Additional explanation: ?In this step of the project, you will include your proposal/case description as the first section (see sections listed under "formatting" on the prompt). ??Your next 2 sections will be case studies applying two different ethical theories. The prompt tells you what to include in these and I have added an example of one in the link of examples above. Essentially, you will explain what kind of problem each theory would find with your situation and what kind of solution each theory might recommend. Do not use internet sources to define your ethical theories. You do not need to cite a source if you are drawing on your knowledge from the course and are not quoting. If you do want to quote a definition, used the assigned readings. ??You will then add an analysis section (explained on the prompt) that gives your own opinion about the results of the case studies.

Description Scenario Firm X has started an initiative to investigate group dynamics and what makes effective teams in the workplace. Workplace cultures are often complex, as employees come from various backgrounds with differing values and expectations about teamwork. To determine how to best organize teams within the organization around shared goals and values, Firm X has assembled a cross-functional team of employees at a weeklong retreat. You have been selected as a member of this team. Your supervisor, Maria Gonzalez, a division manager at Firm X, has charged the team with analyzing group interactions from the perspective of different social sciences. Your team will compile the results and give a presentation to all employees at Firm X’s yearly organization-wide meeting. To give credibility to the presentation, Ms. Gonzalez wants it to be well-grounded in theory and research and to include examples of real-world applications. She has suggested that the team look at research from the psychology, sociology, and anthropology fields. At the retreat, your team decided that each member will work on a portion of the presentation to be delivered to the organization. You have been asked to work on a portion of the presentation that will discuss the ways in which psychology, sociology, and anthropology influence group dynamics by analyzing an issue from a group you belonged to. This portion of the presentation will be used to educate employees about the “science behind how groups work (or don’t work).” Directions Presentation As part of a cross-functional team of employees at Firm X’s weeklong retreat, you have been asked to contribute 7–10 slides to the presentation that will be given at the organization-wide meeting. In your portion of the presentation, you will analyze an issue from a group you belonged to. Ms. Gonzalez has asked you to relate your presentation to a time when you had to collaborate with a group outside of your current role at work. Possible groups include clubs, sports teams, your close friends, a church group, your team at work, or classmates at school. Choose a group whose characteristics would be relevant to other employees at Firm X and various work situations. In other words, it will be helpful if you choose a group where you have had to work toward a common goal. Once you have selected your group, consider some issues that occur within that group and how they impact its dynamics. Think about what you have learned about different perspectives in group dynamics and how these perspectives could help address the issue. Then, start working on your portion of the presentation. The team has asked you to provide comprehensive speaker notes (600–800 words) that reflect what you would say in an audio or in-person presentation. In your 7–10 slides, you may include a combination of graphics and text to support your message. Throughout your presentation, keep in mind your manager’s request to use research from the social sciences to justify your main points. Make sure you cite all of your sources of information. In your presentation, address the following:  Start by describing the group in detail. Apply social science terms and concepts in your description. How could this group be described from a psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspective? You may use the questions in the My Group Guide located in the Supporting Materials section to guide your description. Next in your presentation, analyze the issue that is impacting the group’s dynamics. Specifically, discuss how the social sciences approach similar issues related to group behavior, defining key concepts and theories. Consider the following in your response:  What is the issue impacting the group? How have psychology, sociology and/or anthropology approached similar issues? You don’t need to consider each discipline equally, but you should discuss the issue using an applicable social science approach. How do these disciplines define the issue? How could theories and concepts from these fields be applied to this issue? What key studies in these fields help you understand the issue? What research methods do the disciplines use when studying group behavior? Recommend how the issue could be addressed from a social science perspective. What specific actions would you take to address the issue? Use information from the social sciences to support your recommendations. Close your presentation by explaining how the social-science perspectives addressed in your presentation could be used to improve a team’s effectiveness in the workplace; provide specific examples.

Description Please follow all the instructions. and do not plagiarize anything. book: Joseph Desjardins, An Introduction to Business Ethics, 7th edition (McGraw Hill, 2024) - Read comments on the proposal document. Additional explanation: ?In this step of the project, you will include your proposal/case description as the first section (see sections listed under "formatting" on the prompt). ??Your next 2 sections will be case studies applying two different ethical theories. The prompt tells you what to include in these and I have added an example of one in the link of examples above. Essentially, you will explain what kind of problem each theory would find with your situation and what kind of solution each theory might recommend. Do not use internet sources to define your ethical theories. You do not need to cite a source if you are drawing on your knowledge from the course and are not quoting. If you do want to quote a definition, used the assigned readings. ??You will then add an analysis section (explained on the prompt) that gives your own opinion about the results of the case studies.

Description For this assignment you will familiarize yourself with the ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence, AI, like ChatGPT; and to encourage responsible and effective interactions. Prompt Download and read the Proper Use of AI AssignmentActions directions. (Click the blue, underlined title of the assignment directions and then click download.) Work through all parts of the assignment as explained in the directions.  Write a reflection using MS Word on the assignment for Part 6, be sure to include all listed items.  Submit your MS Word file here in this assignment link by the due date listed on your course detailed schedule. Technical Support Are you new to MS Word or need to review how to create a Word document? Cover tutorials 1-10 to learn MS Word Basics using the GCFGlobal website: Word Basics. Want to learn more about the AI Revolution? Cover tutorials 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9 tutorials in the GCFGlobal website: The AI RevolutionLinks to an external site..

Description Self-Analysis: Behavioral Competency: The Business Cluster Overview For this journal task, you will conduct a self-reflection of your  current strengths, weaknesses, and skill gaps related to the behavioral  competencies in the SHRM Business cluster. The competencies in the  Business cluster are business acumen, consultation, and analytical  aptitude. You will identify ways to improve your weaknesses. This  activity will help you practice the use of behavioral competencies that  you will need to complete your final project.  Journals in this course are private between each student and the instructor. Prompt First, review the module resources, including the text readings and  HR model resources.  Next, carefully consider the behavioral  competencies or attributes related to the Business cluster as described  in the overview. Conduct a self-reflection and analysis by responding to the following three questions as your journal assignment. Strengths: What are your areas of strength in the Business cluster? Describe how you determined this strength. Provide supportive examples. Weaknesses: What are your areas of weakness in the Business  cluster? Describe how you determined this weakness related to business  practices and professionalism. Provide supportive examples. Strategies: What are your strategies for developing behaviors  related to business and professionalism? Provide supportive examples  based on the module content. Refer to the Module Two resources and other course materials to  support your responses. Your instructor will provide feedback pertaining  to your self-reflection and offer recommendations for skill  development.

Description Scenario The organization that you are a director of leadership and learning  for has been conducting engagement surveys among its employees every two  years to gain a deeper understanding of employees’ views on areas such  as customer service, the organization's overall strategy, job  satisfaction, rewards and recognition, and training and development. The  most recent survey was conducted this year, and the organization wants  to carry out another survey in two years. Prompt Your task is to evaluate the employee survey results using a GROW Model Template and  identify several survey questions that will target leadership skill and  behavior improvement for the next two years. You will also represent  the trends you’ve identified with bar or line graphs. For this  assignment, you will complete the first five sections of the GROW model  template: Identified Trends Employee Survey Results Data Focus Areas Reality—Current State Desired Future State—Where Would You Like to Be? Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: In the Identified Trends section, identify any noticeable trends in the Employee Satisfaction Survey Results data and address the following in your response.  Are there certain focus areas that have seen significant changes compared to others? How might one focus area impact another? In the Employee Survey Results Data section, create  bar or line graphs from the employee survey results data that best  represent the trends you’ve identified above. In the Focus Areas section, identify three focus areas to improve the organization based on your evaluation, and provide rationale. In the Reality—Current State section, explain the  current state for each focus area you’ve identified above according to  the employee survey results. Consider the following in your response:  The potential impact on survey results over time, the “why.” In the Desired Future State—Where Would You Like to Be?  section, create a goal to address each focus area you’ve identified  within the next two years, and describe the impact to the entire  organization. Consider the following in your response:  The desired result should be 10% improvement for the next survey.

Description Based on your readings in the course, so far, create a video* to address the following questions: What are some common causes of conflicts in a college setting? (Give examples as defined in your text.) Do you think it is destructive or productive? In what way? Which type of Interpersonal Conflict (Affective, Conflict of Interest, Value Conflict, Cognitive Conflict, Goal Conflict) have you either personally been involved with, or witnessed with someone else in college (fellow classmate, professor, administrator? Please define and explain which type and why you believe it fits that category.) Was the conflict resolved? If so, what. strategy was used? Which strategy do you believe is most often used - and which do you believe is most effective – in managing or resolving conflicts in the college setting? You MUST reference information from your text to support your comments. * The video should be between 1 and 3 minutes in duration, and should be clear, concise, and of good quality (voice, lighting, clarity). Appropriate business or business casual attire is required for all assignment videos submitted  --- no pajamas, t-shirts, sleep caps, hoodies, etc.  Text Book:  Conflict Management OER (Open Educational Resource) through LibreTexts. You will NOT need to purchase a textbook for this course. OPTIONAL AND RECOMMENDED MATERIALS 

Description Qlik offers a complimentary e-book entitled “Turn your Excel Reports into Stunning Dashboards.” Download the e-book. Write a report about what you learned. Visit the website of software provider Microstrategy at https://www.microstrategy.com Click on “Solutions.” Click “By Industry.” Scroll down to choose an industry that interests you and click on that Industry. Choose a business application that interests you such as Distribution Center Operations, Digital Loyalty Card, Vendor Portal or Customer Analysis. Click “Watch the Video.” Write a report describing what you learned.