Assignment 2 Using Motivation to Improve Performance
Due Week 5 and worth 220 points Motivation is a complex subject, but its understanding and application is central to the success of management and organizational success. Imagine that you have been tasked by the CEO of your organization (current or past) with recommending actions to improve the motivation of the organization’s employees. The CEO has requested that you prepare a talking paper explaining to management what motivation is, the factors that influence motivation, the role of the leader in motivation, and ways the organization can inspire motivation. The talking paper should not be a reiteration of motivation theory, but should provide succinct points that cover the key topics of motivation and provides a road map that management can implement to improve motivation within the organization. Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment. For an explanation of a talking paper and tips to create a successful one, read the article titled “How to Write a Talking Points Paper”, located at http://www.ehow.com/how_8113844_write-talking-points-paper.html. Also, review the document titled “Talking Paper Instructions”. In preparation for this assignment, review the following additional resources on motivation: Resources: “Creating a motivating work environment” (2 min 20 s), located at http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Creating-motivating-work-environment/142957/155997-4.html?org=strayer.edu. Berry, J. (2014). Revolutionising motivation. Training Journal, 10-13. (Note: Available in the Strayer Library) Write a two to four (2-4) page talking paper in which you: Synthesize the concept of motivation, and examine the substantial reasons why motivation is difficult to understand. Evaluate the potential effectiveness of the model positioning of motivation, and propose at least one (1) action that the organization can take in order to apply the concept. Detail the feedback control loop, and suggest one (1) way that the organization can use the feedback control loop to determine whether management’s actions are motivating or demotivating. Assess the manner in which leaders can influence employee motivation through goal setting, impression management, and encouragement. Devise a plan to redesign a job of your choice within the organization, outlining the steps that the organization would need to take to redesign the job to encourage and develop motivation for employees. Select one (1) theory of motivation from pages 185 to 206 in the textbook. Outline a plan to integrate the selected theory into the organization. Recommend the key to success in implementing your plan of action to increase motivation within your chosen organization. Use at least three (3) quality academic references in this assignment. You may include the resource(s) provided in the assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource

Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerability Assessment

throughout this course you will study the different roles that contribute to an organization’s information security and assurance.

Part A:

Select an organization you wish to explore and use throughout the course.

As you make your selection, keep in mind that you will explore the following roles in the organization: Cyber Security Threat Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cyber Security Engineer, Risk Management Analyst, and Software Engineer. You need sufficient knowledge of the organization you select to complete these security assignments.

Part B:

A Cyber Security Threat Analyst conducts analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, assess, and counter cyber-attack threats against information systems, critical infrastructure, and cyber-related interests.

Take on the role of a Cyber Security Threat Analyst for the organization you select. Use the Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerability Assessment Template to create a 3- to 4-page assessment document. The page assignment length requirement applies to the content of the assignment. Start the assignment with an APA formatted title page and add a reference section with at least two professional references. Use the references in the text of the assignment. For assignments that require use of the template, insert the completed template into the APA document.

Research and includethe following:

• Tangible assets:
• Include an assessment scope. The scope must include virtualization, cloud, database, network, mobile, and information system.
• Asset descriptions:
• Include a system model, A diagram and descriptions of each asset included in the assessment scope, and existing countermeasures already in place. (Microsoft® Visio® or Lucidchart®)
• Threat agents and possible attacks
• Exploitable vulnerabilities
• Threat history
• Evaluation of threats or impact of threats on the business
• A prioritized list of identified risks
• Countermeasures to reduce threat

Attachments:

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1.1 Introduction A good Introduction leaves the reader with a clear picture of what will be done and why. the aim of importance of the introduction is to justify your problem.

Attachments:

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1. Rutland Ltd acquired 80% of the shares of Moreland Ltd on 1 July 2015 for $109 720. At this date the equity of Moreland Ltd consisted of:

Share capital (100 000 shares) $ 80 000

General reserve 2 400

Retained earnings 29 600

All the identifiable assets and liabilities of Moreland Ltd were recorded at amounts equal to their fair values except for:

Carrying amount Fair value

Plant (cost $65 000) $52 000 $56 000

Land 40 000 45 000

The plant was expected to have a further useful life of 10 years. Rutland Ltd uses the partial goodwill method. At 1 July 2015, Moreland Ltd had unrecorded brands that had a fair value of $18 000. These had an indefinite life. The tax rate is assumed to be 30%.

Additional information:

• Moreland Ltd had inventory on hand at 30 June 2017 that included inventory at cost of $8000 that had been sold to it by Rutland Ltd. This inventory had cost Rutland Ltd $6000. It was all sold by Moreland Ltd by 30 June 2018.

• During the 2017–18 year, Moreland Ltd sold inventory to Rutland Ltd for $48 000. At 30 June 2018, Rutland Ltd still had half of this inventory on hand. This inventory had been sold to it by Moreland Ltd at a profit of $8000.

• On 1 January 2017, Moreland Ltd sold plant to Rutland Ltd for $16 000. This had a carrying amount in Moreland Ltd at time of sale of $12 000. Plant of this class is depreciated at 20% p.a.

• Management and consultation fees derived by Rutland Ltd are all from Moreland Ltd and represent charges for administration $1760 and technical services for the manufacturing section $2240.

• All debentures issued by Moreland Ltd $80 000 are held by Rutland Ltd. The interest is 5% per annum.

• Moreland Ltd has paid $8000 interim dividend and declared a $4000 dividend from the current year’s profits.

• Financial Statements provided by Moreland Ltd at 30 June 2018 exhibit the equity of Moreland Ltd includes: Share capital $80 000, General Reserve $8000, Other Component of Equity $8000, Opening Retained Earnings (opening RE) $36 000, Operating Profit after Tax (OPAT) $14 400.

Required:

1. Show the acquisition analysis.

2. Prepare consolidation journal entries to recognize fair value adjustments and to eliminate pre-acquisition and intra-group transactions for the year ended 30 June 2018.

3. Prepare one consolidation journal entry to recognize the non-controlling interest (NCI) in Moreland Ltd’s equity for the year ended 30 June 2018. Show all your NCI calculations.

For your Final Project, select a contemporary public policy issue, such as gay marriage, women in combat, reproductive rights, gun control, or similar issues. Conduct research on current law and policy affecting that issue using scholarly sources and cases that you find through the Walden University Library or using Google Scholar. Tips for using Google Scholar can be found on the Walden University Library website. Prepare a 10- to 12-page (double-spaced) paper that addresses the following:

Statement: Of the policy issue and why you selected this issue (relevance).

Explanation: Of current law and policy surrounding this issue, referencing the relevant cases, statutes, regulations, and policies.

Analysis: This is the principal component of your essay. Provide a reasoned, scholarly, and non-opinionated analysis of current debate surrounding this issue. Is it controversial? Why or why not? Is there a chance the issue will be heard by the court soon? What is the likely outcome based upon past decisions? How is the issue framed by different political parties? Is it seen differently in the United States as compared to other countries? Why?

Conclusion: What did you learn from this research that can be helpful in discussing this issue in the future? Do you see any resolution or is this likely to remain a divided issue for some time?

Sources: Be sure to include at least 10 scholarly sources to support your analysis. Cite them in proper Bluebook format. Use The Bluebook that you used in prior courses for assistance in proper citation format.