CAPELLA BUS3004 unit 1 discussions both

New Business Realities

The New Business Realities reading (in Unit 1 studies and also in the Resources) introduces a common theme of undergraduate learning at Capella University. As you read the descriptions of the five driving forces, take notice of the consistent and dramatic transition from things to people. To highlight this, examine the table with columns for the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The twentieth century column focuses on mechanical things, such as production equipment, plants, buildings, and efficient, structured processes. The twenty-first century column emphasizes people: what they know, how they communicate, how they organize, and what they can dream and create. Each driving force moves from mechanical to organic. Using a business perspective, focus on how business professionals are affected by the New Business Realities.

The New Business Realities document paints a picture of transformative change. Select two of the driving forces and consider your past experiences in the context of these changes. For the two driving forces that you select, write about the influence each has had on your professional life. For example, how has the practice of continuous change affected your management skills or interpersonal communication skills? This is meant to be an introduction to the driving forces not an exhaustive analysis. Use subheadings to indicate the exact title of the reality (from the first column of the reading) that you are discussing. Your main post should have two distinct sections, one for each of the driving forces you are discussing.

As you complete this discussion, avoid performing research and using citations. Internet research is not needed because you are sharing your thoughts and experiences and not those of another author. To ensure your participation meets the expectations, refer to the GREAT Discussion and Feedback guidelines provided in the Resources.

Post your initial discussion (main post) by Thursday to allow time for your peers to respond.

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What Is Plagiarism?

Before composing your main post or responding to other learners in this discussion:

1. Read and respond to the faculty expectations message.
2. Review the First Course Plagiarism Information in Unit 1 studies (also posted in the Resources).

Cheating and academic honesty in school—for parents, school administrators, and students, is of great concern. Therefore, educational institutions–secondary and post secondary–implement a variety of methods to encourage academic honesty. The term plagiarism is one form of cheating that online students need to understand and avoid. Therefore at Capella University, APA reference format is used to properly cite other author's ideas, which ensures academic honesty.

Because this class comprises learners from a variety of educational backgrounds, perhaps the methods practiced for properly citing other authors might be different from Capella's APA reference format. On the other hand, some new learners may not have had prior experiences with requirements to correctly use and cite other authors' ideas.

For this discussion share your past experiences with references and citations. In your main post answer some of the following:

• Did any of your former class work require the use of referencing? Why was it required? What style of referencing (for instance, MLA or APA) did you use? Indicate the class and school where you had this experience.
• When you are searching online for new knowledge or school work, where do you find other author's ideas? Explain your search technique. Share how you might use the information you found.
• What tools are you familiar with using to cite other authors?
• Share why you think plagiarism should be avoided.
• Lastly, state your understanding of plagiarism and your commitment to academic honesty in your Capella coursework. If you are unsure or comfortable with the citation process, say so.

As you complete this discussion, avoid performing research and using citations. Internet research is not needed because you are sharing your thoughts and experiences and not those of another author. To ensure your participation meets the expectations, refer to the GREAT Discussion and Feedback guidelines provided in the Resources.

Post your initial discussion (main post) by Thursday to allow time for your peers to respon.d.

Response Guidelines

When reading your peers' responses, choose and respond to at least two. Your response should share any thought that emerged from reading other posts that can extend the dialogue. Be sure to share examples to help others understand your points.

Post your two peer responses by Sunday; the discussion ends midnight CT on Sunday.