18 May Submit a meaningful reply of 400-450 words to the below post. ?Demonstrate analysis, and synthesis of all course materials, tact, and insi
Submit a meaningful reply of 400-450 words to the below post. Demonstrate analysis, and synthesis of all course materials, tact, and insight. For each reply, reference the textbooks (chapter 1 attached), at least 3 journal articles, and the correlated thread.
Adhere to current APA format in all posts. Note that management techniques must not be capitalized. Consult the grading rubrics to see how you will be graded.
The company that was chosen to be discussed is Target. This is a company that is well known throughout North America for its promise of sustainability. Out of the thirteen different methods for contemporary management, sustainability had stood out. Sustainability is one of the methods that focuses on a businesses process improvement. The textbook states sustainability “can be accomplished through technological innovation and new product development as well as commonsense measures to improve the social and environmental impacts of the company’s operations” (Blocher, E. J., Juras, P. E., & Smith, S. D. 2022. p 19). Target has been committed to eliminating the amount of waste it creates each year and creating and carrying as much sustainable products it can. One article on sustainability and reporting states, “businesses can provide corporate sustainability by developing strategies and approaches to reduce damage to the environment during the manufacturing process (Caliyurt, K. T. 2020;2019). Target has actively been working on its manufacturing processes to reduce waste. More companies over the years have shifted their focus to the environment and creating a more ecofriendly way of operating. It has even been more of an expectation than encouraged factor for companies to be a part of. In recent years sustainability reporting on companies have become more prevalent. Authors Hamilton, S. N. and Waters, R. D. discuss in their article that “sustainability reporting that is based on environmental, social, and governance metrics results in an evaluation process of measuring the impact of investments and business activities beyond the monetary value continues to gain traction” (Sustainability. 2022). These reports are taken on companies all over the United States and are to help said companies to be transparent with its consumers. This transparency and continuous improvement on a company’s process will help to achieve critical success factors that a company is striving for. Sustainability within a company is not only great for the environment, but it will help with a corporation’s goals. Author and Professor Christopher G Beehner discussed it best in his book on sustainability and success. By becoming environmentally friendly, companies can cut down on costs, continuously be innovating, and have a competitive advantage (Beehner, C. G.). Each of these factors have a major impact on the success of a company beyond helping the environment. The Bible has been clear from the beginning that mankind is to care for the Earth. In Genesis 1:26 it discusses how the Lord has created man in his image and for man to govern over everything on Earth, from the sea to the sky and more (ESV). Mankind is to rule over everything and is therefore to care for the Earth as well. Corporations have a major impact on the environment and must take action to have a positive impact, which starts with sustainability.
References
Caliyurt, K. T. (2020;2019;). New approaches to CSR, sustainability and accountability: Volume
1. I. Springer.
Beehner, C. G. (n.d). Spirituality, sustainability, and success: Concepts and cases. Springer
International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-77806-8 (Links to an external site.)
Blocher, E. J., Juras, P. E., & Smith, S. D. (2022). Cost Management: A Strategic Emphasis Ninth Edition (9th ed.). McGraw Hill LLC.
Hamilton, S. N., & Waters, R. D. (2022). Mainstreaming standardized sustainability reporting:
Comparing fortune 50 corporations’ and U.S. news & world Report’s top 50 global universities’ sustainability reports. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 14(6), 3442. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14063442
Criteria Ratings Points
Management Technique
4 to >3.0 pts
Advanced
Thread clearly specifies the company, the industry, and the management technique to be analyzed
3 to >2.0 pts
Proficient
Thread clearly specifies the company and industry but not the technique
2 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Company identified but not the industry
0 pts
Not Present
4 pts
Evaluation Appropriateness of Technique
12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
Technique appropriate for company, description developed and includes adequate details detailed correlation between technique and company
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
Technique described but not in a detailed manner. Few details and no correlation
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Technique identified but no detail as how it applies to company
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Synthesis Positive Force of Technique
12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
Thread describes how the technique selected will be a positive force for the company and provides appropriate examples. One or two examples provided
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
Description of impact of technique to company but incorrect examples
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Description of impact of technique to company but no examples
0 pts
Not Present
12 pts
Originality Overall Content
28 to >25.0 pts
Advanced
Thread conforms to the instructions. Content is well developed. Included originality of thought. Paragraph structure and flow is excellent. Analysis of the technique selected is provided. Questions are answered thoroughly and supported using substantial research data
25 to >23.0 pts
Proficient
Thread conforms to the instructions. Content is developed but lacks originality of thought. Too many direct quotations. Paragraph structure and flow is excellent. Analysis of the technique selected is provided. Minimal research sources used
23 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Content is organized based mainly on text little collaborating research data
0 pts
Not Present
28 pts
Discussion: Cost Management, Strategy, Technique Grading Rubric | BUSI601_B02_202230
Criteria Ratings Points
Replies: New Information
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
Reply introduces new and relevant information to the discussion of management technique
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Introduces new information with little relevance management techniques
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Introduces new information with no relevance to management technique
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Replies: Evaluation Research support and originality
30 to >27.0 pts
Advanced
Synthesis of research data Reply is well supported with the referenced sources and expounds on discussion of technique
27 to >24.0 pts
Proficient
Minimum analysis of researched data Reply minimally referenced with research sources
24 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Researched provided but no analysis of information
0 pts
Not Present
30 pts
Thread: Grammar, Spelling and APA formatting
13 to >11.0 pts
Advanced
No grammar or spelling errors
11 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
Only one minor error and 1 APA error
10 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Two grammar errors and at least 2 APA errors
0 pts
Not Present
13 pts
Thread: Text and Journal Support
11 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
Thread contains appropriate word count and content supported with text and relevant scholarly research data
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
Thread contains appropriate word count and content not supported with text and relevant scholarly research data
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Thread had irrelevant scholarly sources and unsubstantiated opinion statements
0 pts
Not Present
11 pts
Replies: Grammar/Spelling and APA formatting
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
No grammar or spelling errors
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
Only one minor error and 1 APA error
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Two grammar errors and at least 2 APA errors
0 pts
Not Present
20 pts
Discussion: Cost Management, Strategy, Technique Grading Rubric | BUSI601_B02_202230
Criteria Ratings Points
Replies: Text and Journal Support
10 to >9.0 pts
Advanced
Thread contains appropriate word count and content supported with text and relevant scholarly research data
9 to >7.0 pts
Proficient
Thread contains appropriate word count and content not supported with text and relevant scholarly research data
7 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Thread had irrelevant scholarly sources and unsubstantiated opinion statements
0 pts
Not Present
10 pts
Total Points: 150
Discussion: Cost Management, Strategy, Technique Grading Rubric | BUSI601_B02_202230
