...MGT/521 February 27, 2010 Construct and Support an Argument Investing in one’s education is one of the smartest things a person can do. The more education one has, the more opportunities open up for that individual. Higher education, not to be limited to the MBA program, provides our knowledge to develop personal abilities and development within our careers. By pursuing my MBA, I believe it will provide the necessary tools to become a more effective leader and further my career within University of Phoenix. A major factor in effective business is Communication. Communication fosters motivation by clarifying to employees what is to be done, how well they are doing, and what can be done to improve performance…The formation of specific goals, feedback on progress, and reinforcement of desired behavior all stimulate motivation and require communication (Brooks & Judge, 2007). To communicate effectively one must first determine how people perceive them. People’s perceptions affect how well the message is coming across to others. So in order for anyone to become a more poised, lucid and comprehensible speaker they must first understand what type of personality they have. Without the knowledge of how people perceive me, I may not know if I am being an effective leader. The processes of perception routinely alter what humans see. When...
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...Construct and Support and Argument The Decision to pursue an MBA MGT/521 August 26, 2010 Making the decision to pursue a college degree takes a commitment and determination. I set a personal goal to obtain my first degree because I saw that my children were growing up, and I wanted to have a college degree before they did. As of the present time I am in the pursuit of my MBA. People question me about why I would I still want to attend college. My reasoning, I want to continue to improve myself. I am dedicated to the commitment to succeed. I have several arguments that I believe supports my decision to receive my MBA. Pursing my Master’s degree will offer many rewarding possibilities. The time I will invest to receive a Master’s will give me the knowledge to excel in my career path with potential earning potential. The first argument I have for pursuing my Master’s Degree is it will give me credibility with business peers. Working on my MBA demonstrates my commitment to the organization because I have chosen to invest a substantial amount of my time that it will take to obtain my degree. With my personality type of being a determined individual, I can achieve any goal I set forth for myself. There was a time when getting a college degree was a choice, it was not necessary to have a degree to obtain a good paying job, in today’s business market a degree is a necessity. My second argument for obtaining a Master’s Degree it gives me a more competitive edge...
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...Construct and Support an Argument Angela Miars University of Phoenix Management MGT 521 Russell Arenz III July 12, 2010 Construct and Support an Argument My decision to continue my education and pursue an MBA is to gain the required skills needed to start a new career in my near future. Pursuing an MBA will make it possible to live a better economic life and to have a good job with security and top pay. I have chosen this route even with the current economic situation, knowing that new jobs may not be available by the time I finish with my MBA. An MBA would benefit me greatly in a variety of ways. Pursuing an MBA will aid in the development of the skills I need in the finance and accounting areas. Of course the increase in pay from possessing an MBA does not hurt either. When researching jobs online I am finding that by having a master’s degree, the pay is substantially higher than those with a bachelor’s degree. Other than career and financial reasons, I do have a personal goal to achieve more than my siblings. Out of four sisters only two of us have a bachelor’s degree. I would love nothing more than to become the other sibling to obtain a masters degree. Plain and simple, I want to do better than all of my sisters. In this economy, having a good paying job with security is vital. “In nearly every sector of the globe, the prospect of making more money and living a better economic life draws thousands of students to MBA programs” (Euders.com, 2009)...
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...Construct and Support an Argument By Brian J Dunn NWMBA12M2 MGT/521 Instructor: CEASAR ELPIDIO Workshop 2 Assignment Due March 4, 2010 Submitted March 4, 2010 Introduction To pursue my MBA degree or not, that is the question? In the decision to pursue my MBA, there were other questions too. Do I feel like continuing my education, do I want to pay back the additional student loans, will a Masters degree increase my chances of a new career, promotions, or new opportunities? In this paper, I will construct and support an argument based on my decision to pursue my MBA. I will also include the results from the Jungian Personality self-assessment, which is a tool to assist me with how others perceive me. The Jungian self-assessment test rated me as an ENTJ, so it will be interesting to explore the characteristics of this “type.” Constructed Argument I have always been taught that getting a good education will lead to a higher quality of life. Does this mean that only possessing a high school diploma will lead to a lessened quality of living? From a personal standpoint, no! Until I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 my standard of living had been just fine for me. I was able to purchase a home, cars, basically all of my necessities were being met as I was able to sustain great paying jobs in the environmental field for the last 13 years. I did not go to school to get into the environmental field, I just happened upon an opportunity that was...
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...Construct and Support an Argument I am the oldest out of eight children, growing up; I had to lead by example for all of my siblings. I was the first to graduate from high school, the first to drive, and the first to have a relationship. My brothers and sisters always looked at me, as I was their guidance that set the bar high enough for all to follow. I was a super hero to them, always ready to take the next step without fear or regrets; on the inside I was terrified of most new experiences but I never let my fear show through to any of my siblings, I was brave in their eyes and I always knew that my footsteps will be followed. I knew when I completed my Bachelor’s degree, I had to continue to show my siblings that higher education is very important, and it is never too late to improve myself. My brothers all are different types of engineers, and they are very successful in their field, but they will always improve once they earn their Master’s degree. I am going to complete my Master’s to show that it can be done and all of my siblings should consider doing the same. My reason for going back to school is personal and I think that I will be successful because my career is not requiring me to earn the degree; I am going into the program with 100% of my own decision to pursue higher education. Many people have the desire to earn higher education to improve their lives and obtain a better jobs; it is true that higher education can help a person land a better job, but...
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...TITLE Construct and Support an Argument The decision to pursue and earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree is an important decision that will have far reaching positive influences in life and will assist in finding a new rewarding career. An MBA is one of the most important tools in the toolbox for a business, personnel, management, finance, human resource, and entrepreneurial careers. The critical success in the future of a career depends on the ability to be called on for knowledge, expertise, and advice, for which an MBA is the vehicle that will provide my career the means to that end state. A graduate with an MBA is stereotypically regarded as more dependable, knowledgeable, and marketable. An MBA is sometimes called the golden ticket to increase in salary, career progression, influence, and power ((Rapert, Smith, Velliquette, & Garretson, 2004, p. 17). An MBA is recognized globally as a standard of excellence that is measured and weighted in today’s global economy. An undergraduate student has skills and knowledge, but armed only with this degree, the student has on touched the breadth of knowledge in key subject areas including economics, finance, strategic managerial principals, and analysis. The undergraduate is knowledgeable in the area of business perceptions and analysis, but is far from having the skills required to apply advanced theory and analytical practices in a competitive fast paced business environment. A Graduate...
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...University of Phoenix Chris W. Poe MGT 434 Race Discrimination Galen Bland Race Discrimination Two truck drivers employee’s are found to have stolen goods from the cargo they were carrying. The black employee is retained and reprimanded. The white employee is terminated. The white employee sues the employer for race discrimination under Title VII. The scenario above happens company wide around the United States and other countries. This is the new millennium, we sometimes think that race discrimination is from our past and not in our future. But claims keep on piling up in every company from different races that claims that they have been discriminated against. People sometimes used discrimination to get back at people in their company, who were about to fire them or to get a fast buck, so they can live the easy life down the road. An example of this would be the Wall Street Journal that showed a Eastman Kodak Company agreed to pay $13 million in retroactive and current pay raises to 2,000 females and minority employees in New York and Colorado. The pay raise allocation was not in response to a threatened lawsuit or a settlement to a prior action. Employees had raise the issue when they complained to supervisors the year before, so Kodak conducted the study and determined it would make the raises, which did not prevent them from receiving their routine performance-based raises. All these were the driving force of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act help pushed the...
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...Doing your job well in today’s business world means using ever-changing technology and increased leadership skills. People recognize that higher education is important even though you have achieved certain success in career wise. MBA which stands for Master of Business Administration is one of the most recognized degree, People extensively pursue master's degree across the globe and labeled it as a requirement and as a 'preferred' qualification in job application. The successful MBA foundation is phenomenal as its curriculum consists of statistic, finance, marketing and others that make a successful applicant to get in preferred category. It is because they have ability to think critically when they make business decisions and adapt to different business needs and environments. Through the MBA process, students can set up MBA alumni, build up and network of colleagues with a successful portfolio of business skills and knowledge. MBA student have ability to identify and address the business problems and analyzed more consistently. Strengthen communication skills in individual and teamwork aspects in a long run. Developing management skills which influences the business deal specially for the person who deals with the customers. First impression is important for business networking. Today’s business world increases the demand for the degree which is the measurement for professional qualification. If you successfully complete MBA, it does give the...
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...Pursuing higher education teaches an individual more than the parameters of the degree itself entails. Dedication, responsibility, time management, and work ethics are all attributes that are the result in earning a Masters degree. “Attaining a higher degree produces an increased ability to work in groups, work under pressure, and the ability to complete projects on time and within certain criteria.” (Levin, 2009) Levin relates these attributes to graduate students in accredited Masters of Business Administration programs. My personal goals involve attaining a position within my career that reflects my abilities, intellect, and potential. My family, career status, and self actualization are all influences that have made my decision to earn a Masters in Business Administration. My family is the most important aspect of my life and earning a higher level of education will provide more opportunity for me to work in executive positions which will provide more income and time to experience life with my family. The career path that I hope to attain involves leading large groups of professionals all of whom already hold both degrees of Masters and Doctorates of Science in our field of healthcare. Earning a degree in the healthcare field provided me with training and experience necessary to work along side the majority of employees, while earning a masters degree in business will provide me with an opportunity to work in executive management within the healthcare field. ...
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...Construct and Support an Argument Paper Jonathan Ray Santos University of Phoenix MGT/521 October 5, 2010 The purpose of this paper is to construct and support an argument on the decision I made to pursue a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) degree to further my career as the head of IT. With today’s society, it is easy to find a subject controversial. The paper will elaborate at the benefits of undertaking MBA program with an emphasis in business management and IT analysis. An argument is an oral disagreement, a verbal opposition or even an altercation. Some may say that it is a discussion involving differing points of view. In the corporate world, debates run rampant on our culture and can be viewed as a constructional tool to improve, advance a roadblock, or the source of a company’s failure. So as a start, referencing the Jungian 16-type personality assessment was the first step. I scored ENFP and agree with the decision. According to the Jungian Assessment, those with the ENFP score are better in business analyst roles and tend to be conscientiousness and critical in the decision making process (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007). Having a very independent and stubborn nature in both my work and personal life I believe the Jungian 16-type personality assessment supports my decision to further my education and enter the critical field of information technology. The personality assessment specifies that I am extroverted, intuitive, thinker, and judging...
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...Running head: CONSTRUCT AND SUPPORT AN ARGUMENT PAPER Construct and Support an Argument Paper As one seeks to pursue higher education; obstacles my surround them. It is up to the student to decide the program and accept ownership of the decision. We may find the timing is off, but by following the guide of those around us, whether it is employers or family, we can achieve our ultimate goal. Adults are often overwhelmed with late entry into the university system, coupled with anxiety, stress, and fear many may choose to become introverted (An Introvert in College: Survive and Thrive, 2009) and shy away from the task, those around them, or even life itself. It is time to accept the decision, hold your breath and dive in. Why an MBA The Technical College System of Georgia curriculum programs are standardized based on business and industry requirements across the state and are described as results driven education (TSCG Curriculum). As the technical system evolves and grows the systems educators must also grow with the organization. Faculty educators must meet the guidelines set forth by the Commissions of Colleges or COC. Faculty credentials must meet the guidelines of the Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 of the Principles of Accreditation (Faculty Credentials Guidelines, 2006). As Moultrie Technical College seeks to achieve SACSCOC accreditation, I must increase my educational knowledge to secure my employment, meet the needs of students, and goals of Moultrie...
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...Construct and Support Argument MGT/521: Management August 08 2010 Pursuing a masters in business administration was one of my many dreams and the best decisions I could every make. I knew that choosing to pursue a masters in business administration would begin many new career opportunities. In July 2006, I had the opportunity to obtain my undergraduate degree from the International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa in Recording Arts (Audio Engineering) at the age of 31. At times, the decision felt a little tough because I work time and run my own recording studio. At my old collage, several of my instructors actually made an impact in my life; they advised me to pursue the MBA after six months to a year of rest, in order to get some of my affairs in order. By pursuing an MBA degree, I can also go back and teach at the Academy, it also helps me to achieve goals in my personal life, such as becoming a better businessperson. Some of my former instructors perceive me to be a complex person with a big vision and a low tolerance for stupidity. I thought long about my decision and the time it would take to finish the MBA program and the time I had to give up to accomplish my goals. I did not want to waste any more time and have my dreams ruined, I determined that it made more sense not to wait six months to a year, I only took three months off to give my brain a rest than I decided to pursue my MBA right away after earning my undergraduate degree at the Academy. My decision...
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...Mark Scheme (Results) Summer 2010 GCE GCE Government & Politics (6GP03) Paper 3B Edexcel Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 4496750 Registered Office: One90 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BH Edexcel is one of the leading examining and awarding bodies in the UK and throughout the world. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. Through a network of UK and overseas offices, Edexcel’s centres receive the support they need to help them deliver their education and training programmes to learners. For further information, please call our GCE line on 0844 576 0025, our GCSE team on 0844 576 0027, or visit our website at www.edexcel.com. If you have any subject specific questions about the content of this Mark Scheme that require the help of a subject specialist, you may find our Ask The Expert email service helpful. Ask The Expert can be accessed online at the following link: http://www.edexcel.com/Aboutus/contact-us/ Summer 2010 Publications Code UA024034 All the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Ltd 2010 2 6GP03_3B 1006 General Marking Guidance • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last. Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions. Examiners should mark according...
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...[pic] Centre for Instructional and Technology Support Academic writing What is academic writing? Well, it is writing done by scholars for scholars. Thanks goodness I am just a student not a scholar hence academic writing does not concern me, right? Wrong! As a university college student you are part of a community of scholars. You are expected to be able to engage in the following activities: Read about certain ideas Think about certain ideas Argue about certain ideas Write about certain ideas Before you start to write you have to read widely in your area of interest. Carry out a literature search in the library or an online search in the Internet. Look for relevant articles in the journals or newspapers or even in books. In an academic writing you have to acknowledge references made in the bibliography. While reading extensively you have to think and decide whether you agree with the authors’ views or otherwise. Do you have evidence to support your stand? On what ground do you choose a particular position. You have to argue it out convincingly in your writing. Do not use hearsay or your gut feeling to support your argument. Look for concrete evidences in other scholars’ work. It is very wrong to submit an academic writing where you merely joint together paragraphs from various articles read without contributing your views, your arguments and your thinking of the subject you are writing. Remember it is not an exercise for you to summarise other authors’...
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...Construc and Support an Argument Paper Construct and Support an Argument Paper Amanda Wilson University of Phoenix Construct and Support an Argument Paper Deciding to pursue a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree is an important decision which should not be taken lightly. The master’s program is challenging and will take time from an individual’s personal life. An MBA can further a career, begin a new career, or fulfill a personal goal. This paper will construct and support an argument on my decision to pursue an MBA while considering the Jungian Personality self-assessment on how others perceive me. I completed a Bachelor of Science Business Management (BSBM) degree in 2009. Upon completion of my BSBM, I began looking for employment. I currently work for Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO) and believe that once I complete my bachelor’s degree that a promotion would become available. I have not been offered a promotion and told that maybe something will become available Is this essay helpful? Upgrade your account to read more and access more than 650,000 just like it! GET BETTER GRADES in a couple of years. I have sent my resume out to numerous prospective employers and have only interviewed for one position. I was one of 50 eager interviewees. The individual who was offered the job was over qualified but was recently laid off from his previous job. He needed a job and took the position for which I applied. He took this position making...
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