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Financial analysis involves considering the factors that directly affect the initiative such as staffing, space, equipment, training, and education, etc. Once this information is known, a budget can be proposed for the strategic initiative and included as part of the business plan.
For this assignment, complete a financial analysis of the UnitedHealth Group by reviewing current company financial data such as income statements, budgets, net revenue, profit/loss statements, etc. Use that information and research about key budget items such as average salaries, cost of benefits, space and equipment costs, etc. to formulate a proposed budget for your strategic initiative.

ADDRESS the following in the form of an executive summary (250-500 words per bullet point):

·          Briefly describe the proposed strategic initiative including the proposed changes and expected outcomes based on the results of the SWOT analysis (which is attached separately)

·          Provide a simple budget for the strategic initiative. Include all relevant budget categories such as staffing (including salaries and benefits), space, equipment, training and education, and any other expenses related to the initiative. Create a table to efficiently present the key budget information.

·          Provide a financial data overview that summarizes what financial data you examined that informed your budget and a description of specific factors that informed each financial statement (net revenue, profit/loss, balance sheet, etc.).

·          Include at least one of the financial statements available from UnitedHealth Group (income statement, budgets, net revenue, profit/loss statements, etc.) as a figure or an appendix.

Write a 1,250-1,500-word draft of your health care research paper. Use your logic model (attached separately, named: Logical Model) to develop the sequence for your paper. Include the following

1.       Describe the health care administration (staff shortages & high turnover) or barrier you are addressing.

2.       Discuss resources needed, including key stakeholders and the role they play in your plan.

3.       Identify the characteristics of an effective health care leader and the role they will play in your plan.

4.       Identify any external or internal regulation that must be considered to ensure compliance with any legislative, institutional, or agency policy or expectation.

5.       Describe the organizational and strategical development structures/processes that address the problem.

6.       Present strategies for communicating your proposed plan.

*Use the research gathered in your literature review (attached separately name Table of Evidence) to provide support for your paper.

 

You are asked to conduct an independent case study on a new or emerging technology or innovation used in psychology research. This should take the form of an in-depth literature review of the emerging technology or innovation and should include the following information:

1. Background information on the emerging technology or innovation.
2. How this technology or innovation is used in psychological research.
3. The impact of this technology or innovation on psychological, social and/or biological outcomes.
4. Challenges and benefits involved in using this technology or innovation in psychological research.
5. Potential developments and future uses of this technology or innovation in psychological research.

Submission Details.

All work must be referenced appropriately in APA style. Students are required to sign a declaration that the work submitted constitutes their own work. You are referred to the University policy on plagiarism.

All students must submit:

• An electronic copy of the assignment must be submitted by you via Loop as an ePortfolio/Loop Reflect Assignment. The electronic copy submitted via Loop MUST include a front page with: Student Number and Module Code AND signed/typed plagiarism declaration
• See https://reflect.dcu.ie/view/view.php?t=3172f947097dbdfb2c66 for information on how to use Loop Reflect and how to submit a Loop Reflect assignment via Loop. There will be a specific tutorial class to follow which involves exploring how to use Loop Reflect.

 

Word count for text:

3000 words (excluding References, footnotes and Figures/Tables)

Tips and Tricks for doing this assignment in Loop Reflect 

You will need to include plenty of text in this assignment but there are lots of multimedia aspects that you could also include.

• Pictures/diagrams of technology/ Screenshots of App
• A link to a website/e-resource for the app
• A YouTube video outlining key aspects of the technology/innovation

Make sure that any multimedia you do include is there for a purpose – it should illustrate something, back up a point you have made or generally support the text in some way and should not be superfluous to your case study.

1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current themes and debates in the sector which impact on development and evaluation of national policy.
2. Analyse and constructively critique social policy related to the development of the sector in national and international contexts drawing on rationales for provision of services for children.
3. Explain how policy changes impact on delivery and evaluation of services for children.

• You need to choose a topic that you did not cover in the presentation.

• Your arguments must be informed by reading and written in debate style.

• Links to be made to practice where applicable.

• Other debates and themes relating to the one you have chosen can be brought into your paper where applicable.

Problem 1 (25 Points)

Consider the lines L1L_1L1​ and L2L_2L2​ with parametric equations

$L1:x=1+3t,y=2-t,z=-3+4t.$
$L2:x=1-s,y=-2+s,z=4+2s.$

a) Are these lines L1L_1L1​ and L2L_2L2​ parallel to each other? Justify your answer.

b) Do the lines L1L_1L1​ and L2L_2L2​ intersect at some point? Justify your answer.

Problem 2 (25 Points)

Given the following implicit equation

$379+98x+7x2-32y+4y2=0$

a) Find the center and all four vertices of the ellipse described by the equation after writing it in standard form.

b) Parameterise all points on the ellipse using a minimal number of functions $y=f(x)$.

c) The equation is fulfilled for points (x,y)(x, y)(x,y) on the ellipse. What are the intervals XXX and YYY for admissible values $x\in X$ and $y\in Y$?

Problem 3 (25 Points)

Given

L1:x−4−2=y+18=z−32,andL2:x=−t,  y=−2+3t,  z=5t.L_1 : \frac{x – 4}{-2} = \frac{y + 1}{8} = \frac{z – 3}{2}, \quad \text{and} \quad L_2 : x = -t, \; y = -2 + 3t, \; z = 5t.L1​:−2x−4​=8y+1​=2z−3​,andL2​:x=−t,y=−2+3t,z=5t.

a) Find the smallest angle between the lines L1L_1L1​ and L2L_2L2​.

b) Find the shortest distance from the point $P=(2,7,5)$ on the line L1L_1L1​ to the line L2L_2L2​.

Problem 4 (25 Points)

Let TTT be the triangle with vertices A,B,A, B,A,B, and CCC given by

$A=(2,8,-2),B=(2,3,1),C=(1,0,5).$

a) Calculate the area of the triangle TTT.

b) Find the equation of the plane containing the points A,B,A, B,A,B, and CCC.

c) What is the distance of this plane from the origin.

Week 4 Case Study Analysis

You have been assigned a written case study analysis task where you will choose between two case studies: Case Study A – Exploring the Potential of Smartphone Support for Recently Discharged Patients with Chronic Illnesses Download Case Study A – Exploring the Potential of Smartphone Support for Recently Discharged Patients with Chronic Illnesses, or Case Study B – Urban Hospital Telemedicine Initiative Download Case Study B – Urban Hospital Telemedicine Initiative. Your task is to select one of the case studies and answer the provided Case Study Analysis Questions in a 3 to 4-page APA-formatted paper.

This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence in achievement of the following course learning outcomes: 

Understand the foundational concepts of nursing informatics 

Analyze current and emerging technologies to support safe practice environments, and to optimize patient safety, cost-effectiveness, and health outcomes.

Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing informatics tools and technologies for various applications in nursing practice, education, research, quality improvement, population health management, and clinical decision-making.

Case Study Selection:

Read both Case Study A and Case Study B carefully.

Consider your interests, knowledge, and the relevance of each case study to your academic or professional goals.

Choose the case study that you find most compelling or relevant to your interests and expertise.

Case Study Analysis Questions:

If you choose Case Study A – Exploring the Potential of Smartphone Support for Recently Discharged Patients with Chronic Illnesses, answer the provided Case Study Analysis Questions related to smartphone support systems and their potential implications for post-discharge care management.

If you choose Case Study B – Urban Hospital Telemedicine Initiative, answer the provided Case Study Analysis Questions related to the implementation of telemedicine initiatives in urban hospital settings.

Paper Guidelines:

Your paper should be written in APA format, including a title page, proper citations, references, and overall organization.

Address each of the Case Study Analysis Questions thoroughly, providing insightful analysis and integrating information from relevant sources.

Incorporate at least 3 current peer-reviewed articles/references

Aim for a length of 3 to 4 pages, excluding the title page and references.

Ensure clarity, coherence, and proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure throughout your paper.

Submission:

Submit your completed written case study analysis paper via the dropbox

Rubric

Week 4 Case Study Analysis Rubric

Week 4 Case Study Analysis Rubric

Criteria          Ratings          Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth of Analysis

60 pts

Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance

Provides thorough and insightful analysis, demonstrating a deep understanding of the case study topic and addressing all aspects of the questions (1-4) in detail. Each is critically evaluated: Motivation, Integration Impact, Adoption, Benefits, Drawbacks

58 pts

Exceeds Very good or high level of performance

Offers comprehensive analysis with clear understanding of the case study topic and addresses most aspects of the question (1-4) adequately. Four of the five are critically evaluated: Motivation, Integration Impact, Adoption, Benefits, Drawbacks

50 pts

Meets Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Provides analysis that addresses the main aspects of the question adequately, but lacks depth or thoroughness in some areas. Three of the five are critically evaluated: Motivation, Integration Impact, Adoption, Benefits, Drawbacks

30 pts

Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance

Offers limited analysis that only partially addresses the question, lacking depth or thoroughness in most areas. One or two of the five are critically evaluated: Motivation, Integration Impact, Adoption, Benefits, Drawbacks

0 pts

Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance

Provides minimal or no analysis, with little to no understanding of the case study topic or question.

60 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntegration of Sources

20 pts

Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance

Integrates information from at least 3 current peer-reviewed articles, research studies, case analyses, and real-world implementations effectively to support arguments and claims.

18 pts

Exceeds Very good or high level of performance

Integrates information from at least 2 current peer-reviewed articles, research studies, case analyses, and real-world implementations to support arguments and claims adequately.

16 pts

Meets Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Integrates information from at least 1 current peer-reviewed article, research study, case analysis, or real-world implementation to support arguments and claims, but may lack diversity or relevance.

8 pts

Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance

Integrates limited or outdated information from sources to support arguments and claims, with minimal relevance or effectiveness.

0 pts

Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance

Does not integrate information from relevant sources effectively to support arguments and claims.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCustomization and Recommendations

20 pts

Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance

Provides comprehensive and highly insightful recommendations for customizing the technology. The recommendations offer innovative solutions to address specific challenges related to accessibility, cultural sensitivity, language barriers, and health literacy

18 pts

Exceeds Very good or high level of performance

The paper offers thorough and well-developed recommendations for customizing the technology. The recommendations address key considerations such as accessibility, cultural competence, and language diversity, providing practical suggestions for tailoring telemedicine and smartphone interventions to specific patient populations.

16 pts

Meets Competent or satisfactory level of performance

The paper provides adequate recommendations for customizing telemedicine and smartphone support systems to meet the diverse needs of patient. The recommendations address some key considerations related to accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and health literacy. While the recommendations demonstrate a basic understanding of the topic, they may lack depth or specificity.

8 pts

Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance

The paper offers limited or generic recommendations for customizing telemedicine and smartphone support systems to meet the diverse needs of patients. The recommendations may lack specificity or fail to address key considerations related to accessibility, cultural competence, and health literacy.

0 pts

Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance

The paper does not provide meaningful recommendations for customizing telemedicine and smartphone support systems to meet the diverse needs of patients. The recommendations may be unclear or irrelevant.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Mechanics

20 pts

Exceptional Outstanding or highest level of performance

0–3 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing

18 pts

Exceeds Very good or high level of performance

4–5 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing

16 pts

Meets Competent or satisfactory level of performance

6-7 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing

8 pts

Needs Improvement Poor or failing level of performance

8-9 errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing

0 pts

Developing Unsatisfactory level of performance

10 or more errors in APA, grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation, and other elements of formal academic writing.

20 pts

Case Study A: Exploring the Potential of Smartphone Support for Recently Discharged Patients with Chronic Illnesses

Scenario: You are a member of the Health Professional-IT Innovation Council in a

community hospital system. The council is currently exploring the feasibility of utilizing

smartphone applications as a support system for recently discharged patients with

chronic illnesses. Your role involves investigating the potential of implementing such an

application and presenting your findings to the Council. This initiative aims to enhance

post-discharge care, reduce readmissions, and improve patient outcomes through the use

of innovative technology.

Case Study Questions:

1. What are the primary motivations behind the Health Professional-IT Innovation

Council’s exploration of smartphone application for recently discharged patients

with chronic illnesses?

2. How would the integration of smartphone applications impact existing healthcare

workflows, including considerations of efficiency, communication, and

coordination of care?

3. Discuss potential sources of resistance towards the adoption of smartphone

applications among healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders. What

strategies can be employed to overcome this resistance?

4. Based on your investigation and analysis, what are the potential benefits and

drawbacks of implementing smartphone applications for recently discharged

patients with chronic illnesses?

5. What evidence from research studies, case analyses, and real-world

implementations supports the effectiveness of smartphone-based interventions in

post-discharge care management?

6. How can smartphone applications be customized to meet the diverse needs of

patients and improve health education with various chronic illnesses and

socioeconomic backgrounds?

7. Provide recommendations for the Health Professional-IT Innovation Council on the

potential implementation of smartphone applications for recently discharged

patients with chronic illnesses, considering workflow considerations, resistance

factors, and ethical considerations.

Conducting career-related research and applying those findings to your current work context can be a transformational experience. It allows us to think critically about our position in the workplace, examine industry trends and successfully manage career transitions. This assignment requires you to delve into a specific problem or challenge currently facing professionals in your field by using your liberal arts education as an interdisciplinary framework for analysis. You will conduct thorough research to understand the scope and impact of this problem, analyze its underlying causes, and propose practical, well-supported solutions. This assignment will strengthen your Communication, Critical Thinking and Technology skills (NACE, 2024

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This assignment requires that you do the following:

A. In every field, there are issues and challenges that prevent stakeholders (practitioners, employees/service providers and clients/end-users) from achieving 100% success. These are called Problems of Practice. For this assignment, you will explore a problem of practice for your chosen field of interest (your current career or anticipated career). First, you will select a relevant and significant problem within your chosen career field. Clearly define the problem and its context and discuss its impact on the field. It is important that you use 2-3 peer reviewed articles to substantiate your problem. Essentially, what do other practitioners, experts and scholars say about your problem of practice?

Here are a few examples of problems of practice:

●      The impact of COVID 19 on 12th grade reading skills

●      The attrition rates of health administrators at low-funded hospitals

●      The lack of state funds for entrepreneurs in the cosmetic industry

●      The underrepresentation of Executive level Latinas in the nonprofit sector

Your responses in this section should address the following questions:

1. What is your problem of practice and how is this defined?
2. Why did you select this problem of practice?
3. Why is this problem significant in your field? What is its impact on your field? It is important to use your interdisciplinary, liberal arts background to identify a broad range of issues (eg. economical, social,  historical etc) that have or can surface from your problem of practice.
4. What does the research say about your problem of practice?
5. Why is it important to solve this problem?

B. Based on your research and analysis, develop one or more feasible solutions to the identified problem. Clearly articulate your proposed solutions, explaining how they address the root causes of the problem. Provide evidence-based support for the effectiveness of your solutions, drawing on existing research or proposing potential methods for evaluation. You should use 2-3 peer reviewed articles to support your solutions.

Here are a few examples of our previous problems of practice with possible solutions:

Problem of Practice	Possible Solution
The impact of COVID 19 on 8th grade reading skills	Structured approaches to academic support including free after school reading workshops and parent support groups
The attrition rates of health administrators at poorly funded hospitals	Continuing education incentives for administrators
The lack of financial support for entrepreneurs in the cosmetic industry	Seminars for entrepreneurs on accessing small business state funds
The under-representation of Executive level Black and Brown women in the nonprofit, social work sector	Executive mentoring and other professional development for Black and Brown women

Your responses in this section should address the following questions:

1. What is your proposed solution/s to your problem of practice?
2. How have other researchers/practitioners implemented your proposed solutions or elements of your solution?
3. What are the steps to building this solution?
4. What existing resources are available to build your solution and how might you scale (or expand) your proposed solution? Please include your unique skills and strengths that you have identified in Module 3 (in your padlet) that will support your implementation of this solution.

Consider any limitations that your solution might have and propose recommendations that might offset these. Limitations may include any external or internal constraints that serve as a barrier to your solution.

Your responses in this section should address the following questions:

1. What are some limitations to your proposed solution?
2. What are some internal/external constraints to your solution?

PAPER GUIDELINES

This paper is due on Thursday, April 30th. It is worth 30% of your grade. 

You should demonstrate that you can gather information on a particular subject, narrow it down to a particular focus, synthesize the information and make some scholarly, astute interpretations about the topic. A significant part of the paper should be your interpretation of the information and how your knowledge about the subject has been enriched. Please do not simply regurgitate the information you found.

An outline for this paper should include the following as well as subheadings to organize your writing:

●      Title Page (does not count in page count)

●      Introduction

●      Problem of Practice (2-3 peer reviewed articles to substantiate your problem)

●      Proposed Solutions to Problem (2-3 peer reviewed articles to support your solution or solutions)

●      Conclusion

●      References (does not count in page count)

Page Limit and Format Requirements

This paper should be 5-6 pages in length, specifically on content. Title page and reference page do not count in the page limit. Paper should be typed and double-spaced in a 12-point font (Times New Roman) with 1-inch margins. This paper should include a bibliography/reference page and should be in APA or MLA format depending on your concentration (APA for Education Studies and MLA for Humanities).

Research Sources – Review of Literature

Your paper will not be substantive unless you have substantive sources. Find 4-6 VARIED and CURRENT SOURCES including professional journal articles and professional publications. It is important to find sources that you can understand, and also challenge you intellectually.

• Sources should be timely and relevant. Best guidance for this is to find sources from the past 5-9 years (2016-2025).

• Organize your sources by sorting and classifying article/publication findings in a meaningful way, always considering your topic and areas of inquiry. Compare, contrast and connect the articles you have selected.

Rubric

UNIV400 Research Paper Rubric (1)

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent and Focus	4 pts4/4● Exceptionally clear, focused, interesting thesis. ● Strong, rich supporting details and examples that prove thesis. ● A meaningful conclusion explaining the importance of the research and how it can be used.3 pts3/4● Clear thesis which maintains a consistent focus from beginning to end. ● Specific supporting details are present. ● A clear conclusion as to why the research is important.2 pts2/4● Contains thesis but with inconsistent focus. ● Generalized supporting details that prove thesis. ● Conclusion tends to summarize research.1 pts1/4● Thesis statement lacks clarity and focus. ● Inadequate or missing supporting details. ● Missing a summarizing conclusion.	4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization	4 pts4/4● Strong introduction and conclusion. ● Consistent and coherent logical progression. ● Uses clear and skillful transitions.3 pts3/4● Clear introduction and conclusion. ● Illustrates some consistency and shows some logical progression. ● Uses clear transitions.2 pts2/4● Introduction and conclusion is present but not clear. ● Show some attempt of consistency and order. ● Paper shows attempt of transitions between paragraphs.1 pts1/4● Unable to clearly identify introduction and conclusion. ● Lack of consistency and order. ● Paper shows little or no attempt of transitions between paragraphs.	4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle	4 pts4/4● Written in formal language (avoids slang completely). ● Elaborate and colorful language. ● Consistently strong and varied sentence structure. ● Direct quotes support student’s ideas. ● Paper written in student’s own words.3 pts3/4● Majority of paper written in formal language. ● Language appropriate to topic. ● Words convey intended message. ● Direct quotes support student’s ideas. ● Majority of paper written in student’s own words.2 pts2/4● Some use of formal language recognized; informal language is dominant. ● Most language is appropriate to topic. ● Able to get vague idea of message. ● Some parts of paper written in student’s own words.1 pts1/4● Paper frequently uses informal language. ● Language is not appropriate to topic. ● Message is unclear. ● Majority of paper is plagiarized.	4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources/ Format	4 pts4/4Follows MLA Guidelines: ● Uses 5 or more cited sources. ● Sources meet the guidelines for types of sources. ● All parenthetical documentation is MLA correct (author’s name, pg. #). ● Works Cited page is MLA correct. ● All researched info is documented.3 pts3/4Follows MLA Guidelines with few exceptions: ● 3-4 cited sources used. ● Sources meet the guidelines for types of sources. ● Few errors noted in parenthetical documentation ● Majority of Works Cited page is MLA correct. ● Most research info is documented.2 pts2/4● Inconsistent use of MLA style guidelines. ● Less than 3 cited sources used. ● Majority of parenthetical documentation done incorrectly. ● Random MLA documentation. ● Rarely documents sources.1 pts1/4● Fails to follow MLA style guidelines. ● Less than 3 cited sources used little or no parenthetical documentation. ● Works Cited page is not understandable.	4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConventions	4 pts4/4Superior editing. Rarely makes errors in the following areas: ● Spelling and mechanics. ● Correct usage and grammar.3 pts3/4Careful editing. Makes few errors in the following areas: ● Spelling and mechanics. ● Correct usage and grammar.2 pts2/4Some evidence of editing: ● Extensive spelling and grammatical errors1 pts1/4Poor editing: ● Spelling and grammatical errors make it d

Summary The aim of the project is to investigate the feasibility of an E-Commerce venture. As part of this you will need to develop a concept for your own theoretical E-Commerce business, investigate it from several angles and then come to a firm conclusion about its viability. Deliverables • report (max 5,500 words). Additional research and any other relevant items can be included as appendices. Your report must include academic and reputable industry references to support your claims and decisions. Assignment Structure and Marks Allocation Descriptive answers will not achieve high marks. All sections must include evaluation, comparison and clear justification of decisions. Factors Impacting Choice of: 20% Product Supplier Platform E-Commerce Business Model Revenue Model Critically evaluate the factors you’ve considered and justify your choice of product, supplier, platform and business model (including, but not limited to benefits/drawbacks, sustainability factors, market size, scalability & costs). Show how you’ve researched and compared each element and what you’ve based it on. You are expected to compare at least two alternatives for each key decision before justifying your final choice. Financial Analysis: 25% Provide a financial analysis of your theoretical e-commerce business and use this to find the most profitable route for your business. This should include profit and loss forecast and customer acquisition costs over a minimum six-month period. Financial analysis must be based on realistic assumptions and clearly show: • Revenue calculated ex VAT • Cost per order (including product, shipping, packaging, fees and returns where relevant) • Customer acquisition cost (CAC) with justification • A clear link between your customer acquisition strategy and your financial projections Positioning In Relation to Competitors: 20% Conduct research into your e-commerce business idea. Consider major players, typical price points and USPs of competitors. Show how you intend to position your business, taking competitors into account. Your positioning must clearly influence your pricing, customer acquisition strategy and overall value proposition. High Level Customer Acquisition Plan: 25% Design a high level customer acquisition plan with a 6-month horizon, illustrating how you intend to bring traffic to your site and, if relevant, increase conversion rates and average spend and increase repeat purchases. Like all marketing plans (even simple ones) this should include objectives, resources required, timelines and expected ROI. Costs for this should be integrated into Financial Analysis. This must not be a list of tactics. You are expected to estimate: • Expected traffic from each channel • Cost per channel • Expected conversion rates • Contribution of each channel to overall customer acquisition Conclusions on Viability: 10% Using all of the above, come to a firm conclusion about the viability of your theoretical e commerce business. Your conclusion must be directly supported by your financial analysis and customer acquisition assumptions. Note: Whilst doing this project, you as academics must remain neutral and unbiased. When marking it won’t matter whether your conclusion is that the business is viable or unviable. You will be marked on the depth of research and thought processes that led you to your conclusion. Requirements: You are expected to support your work using academic sources and reputable industry evidence. This report is to demonstrate academic research and writing skills, creativity and critical thinking as well as learnings from the module. Any outside material you have used in your research must be referenced in a separate page in the References section at the back of the report. Harvard Referencing Style must be used for any external sources. The submissions will be subject to a plagiarism check through the Turnitin. If plagiarism is detected, it will result in a mark of 0. The front page should have the title, your student name and number as well as a declaration that it is your own work. Marking Rubric Category Exemplary Business Model, Product, Platform & Revenue Model (20%) Clear, well-researched and critically evaluated choices. Strong comparison of alternatives. Demonstrates deep understanding of commercial implications, scalability, costs and risks. Financial Analysis (25%) Financials are realistic, clearly structured and internally consistent. Revenue correctly calculated (ex VAT). Costs, CAC and assumptions are clearly justified. Strong link between acquisition and financial outcomes. Positioning in Relation to Competitors (20%) Strong competitor analysis with clear strategic positioning. Demonstrates clear differentiation and links positioning to pricing, value proposition and acquisition strategy. Customer Acquisition Plan (25%) Clear, structured and realistic plan. Channels are justified with estimated traffic, cost and contribution. Strong alignment with financials and objectives. Demonstrates clear commercial thinking. Conclusion on Viability (10%) Clear, well-justified conclusion directly supported by financials and strategy. Demonstrates critical evaluation and awareness of risks and limitations. The idea is: The product is a flameless ambient candle that combines LED lighting with essential oil diffusion. It is designed to replicate the look and atmosphere of a traditional candle using a realistic flickering LED lighting while also providing fragrance through essential oils rather than burning wax. The product includes a refillable scent system allowing customers to change or replace fragrances over time. The key advantage is that it removes the need for an open flame making it safer reusable and lower maintenance while still delivering the same cozy aesthetic experience. It’s like a hybrid between a candle and a diffuser combining ambiance and scent. I found one company that sold this the website is called Lifelines but it is based in America. I’m from Ireland so the competitors would be Yankee candle and La Bougie and any other you may think of. This needs to be realistic! Investigating the Viability Of An E-Commerce Business

Description and Purpose

You will complete a research paper on student learning and continuous school improvement measured by the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS) by evaluating and analyzing student achievement data to support instructional and non-instructional decision making at a hypothetical school. You will review the provided data set and respond to the following: specific accountability components including achievement gaps across sub-groups and comparisons to the district and state. Once the data set(s) have been analyzed,  you will build a narrative for school improvement including but not limited to instructional priorities and goals, curriculum adaptations, targeted interventions and supports, professional development, progress monitoring plans, and communication plans to stakeholders. You will utilize course readings, current research articles (published within the last 5 years), and the Florida Education Leadership Standards (FELS) as sources of evidence to identify and design support for your school improvement plan.

Silver Grove K-8 Academy Data SetDownload Silver Grove K-8 Academy Data Set

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Instructions

Title Section: Introduction (1–2 pages)

Your introduction should include a brief statement of what research describes as effective data analysis for school improvement. Research cited should be from course readings and articles researched by students. 

Title Section: Data Analysis (2–3 pages)

Describe the student achievement data from Silver Grove K-8 Academy Download Silver Grove K-8 Academyby addressing the specific aspects of student achievement provided (e.g., overall performance, comparisons, subject-specific proficiency, growth and/or regressions and gaps/comparisons between sub-groups). The provided data should be presented in a table format to ensure an organized and structured presentation. In this section you will look for trends and patterns in the data and identify areas of strength and weakness, high and low performing groups and any other notable patterns over time. You will analyze the data across different subgroups to identify achievement gaps or disparities.

Title Section: Narrative for School Improvement (2–3 pages)

Develop a school improvement plan that includes instructional priorities and goals, curriculum adaptations, targeted interventions and supports, acceleration and enrichment, professional development, progress monitoring, communication plans to stakeholders, and a timeline for implementation.

Title Section: FELS Analysis (1–2 pages)

Use your own research, class readings and assignments to inform, formulate and/or identify how your analysis of the data and subsequent school improvement plan that you develop in response to the data line up with the FELS. Provide your reflections on the effectiveness of how educational leaders enable continuous improvement to promote the academic success and well-being of all students using course readings, current research and the FELS as evidence for support.

Title Section: Conclusion (1–2 pages)

In your conclusion, summarize the main points made throughout the paper, reiterate key arguments, main takeaways, and address any new questions that may arise out of the findings of your analysis and recommended school improvement plan. 

Requirements for Writing, Grammar, and References

·        Technical writing and grammar are both accurate and compelling

·        Paper shows strong evidence of editing and proofreading

·        Citations within the text are accurate and consistent with APA Style, 7th edition

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17 Apr 2026 • 1 min read

Description and Purpose In this assignment, you will analyze your school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP) and develop timelines for successful implementation. You will also reference the Data Management Plan developed in a previous assignment to determine the data elements necessary for monitoring progress towards the goals outlined in the SIP.

Instructions Part 1 – Preparation Review your school’s School Improvement Plan (SIP) in detail.My school is Somerset Academy South Miami. Please use real life information on this school ONLY. Pay close attention to the area(s) of focus (instructional practices), measurable outcome, monitoring, and action steps outlined in the plan. Identify the key components of the SIP that will require specific timelines for implementation. Consider factors such as resources, personnel, training, and potential barriers that may impact the success of each goal. Develop timelines for each goal and objective in the SIP. Break down the action steps into manageable tasks and allocate specific timeframes for completion. Consider whether certain goals are short-term or long-term in nature and adjust timelines accordingly. Reference the Data Management Plan developed in M3 Group Assignment. Determine which data elements will be essential for monitoring progress towards each goal in the SIP. Consider how data will be collected, analyzed, and reported to stakeholders. Part 2 – Deliverables Create a visual timeline or Gantt chart that depicts the implementation schedule for the SIP. Include key milestones, deadlines, and responsible parties for each action step. Write a 1-2 page reflection on the challenges and opportunities presented by the SIP and data management plan. Discuss how the timelines you have developed will support successful implementation and progress monitoring. Resources In addition to the resources assigned on the module overview and resources page, you will need the following to successfully complete this assignment: (ATTACHED)

School Improvement Plan (CIMS)Links to an external site. Data Management Plan (M3 Group Assignment) Gantt Chart (MS Excel Chart TemplatesLinks to an external site.)