Functional Area Plan

Corporate Organization Structure Template Name Annette Rasberry| Date 12/24/2011| Prerequisite: You must have Units 1-6 completed before composing this assignment, which utilizes the practiced research and writing processes.

Purpose and Overview The purpose of this assignment is to help you prepare for successful, enjoyable participation in a positive team experience for Units 8–10. In this assignment, you will research and compose descriptions of a fictitious anonymous company’s five functional areas.Further, you will explore organization’s code of ethics and executive summaries of reports to understand what they are and how to compose them. Your main task is to develop a broad overview of the mission and purpose to be prepared to participate in the team activity for Unit 8. Note that your assigned role for the team is not needed or related to this assignment.

As you complete this assignment on this template, refer to information provided in the unit 7 studies. Specifically, utilize these provided resources and perform research to satisfactorily complete this assignment. * Teamwork Activity Challenge. Organizational Structure reading. * Functional Areas Managers reading.

* IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. This assignment is due Sunday of week 7. Learners completing it on time will be performing Unit 8 as part of a team. Learners without a successful, timely assignment cannot be on a team. 2.

Utilize paragraph structure, not outline format, and support your ideas with references. 3. This template will guide the compositions, reference list, and appendix. Further, this template provides extra instructions to guide the needed clearly written compositions. Your compositions need to include the Summary items listed next. .

You may want to refer to the research tips provided in our unit 3 studies. Summary of Needed Items on this Template Part A-E shown next refer to the items in the actual template (which starts on the next page). Part A: Functional Area Descriptions, Mission, and Purpose Statements Describe each of the following functional area’s mission and purpose as related to the company’s objectives and growth. For each department, recommend one approach for its professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends. Accounting and Finance. Human Resources.

Information Technology Systems.Marketing and Sales. Production and Operations. Part B: Code of Ethics Explain how the organization will adhere to an established organization code of ethics. Part C: Executive Summary Explain an executive summary of a report.

Part D: Reference List in APA Reference Format You will place your references in this part. Part E: Appendix Demonstrate use of the six-step critical thinking process to complete this assignment. REMINDERS: You are expected to perform research, paraphrase, and cite your resources similar to your Units 3–6 coursework. Do not submit a series of bulleted lists.Use the Unit 7 studies and perform research as you proceed with the remainder of the template, which guides the needed compositions for the above items. Finally, refer to the Teamwork Activity Challenge often as you complete this template and have fun! Template Part A: Five Functional Areas Begin with a potential description of each functional area.

In your research, find information about how each can serve an organization to meet its objectives and growth. Most likely, the descriptions might be written in a mission statement, with goals, a purpose statement, or a combination of these.You may want to explore career sites and/or professional organizations to get ideas about what people do in these five functional areas. Compose answers to all five functional areas as follows: HINT: Refer to the Teamwork Activity Challenge to understand the company’s objectives and growth. Accounting and Finance Functional Area Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied. Use in-text citations.

Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference.What is the mission of the Accounting and Finance Functional Area? The mission of the Accounting Department is to accurately report the financial position of the company and its departments. It is also responsible for recording and coordinating the company activities and transactions. What is the purpose of the Accounting and Finance Functional Area? The purpose of the Accounting Department is to ensure that the business is adhering to all financial laws and the business does not go under.

The Accounting department keeps track of all outgoing and incoming monies and makes sure that the profits are increased and not decreased.Recommend one professional organization or website for network architecture professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends not yet mentioned in this assignment. [place your words here] Human Resources Functional Area Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied. Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template.

If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference. What is the mission of the Human Resources Functional Area?To develop and manage value-added human resources policies and programs, and provide expert consultation, services and solutions in an efficient and customer-focused manner; and to provide employees with the tools necessary to meet our customers’ needs. They should be committed to the fair selection and development of our diverse workforce. What is the purpose of the Human Resources Functional Area? The purpose of this department is to retain current employees and to recruit new employees when needed. They are responsible for ensuring that all company policies and procedures are current and are being followed.

Recommend one professional organization or website for network architecture professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends not yet mentioned in this assignment. [place your words here] Information Technology Systems Functional Area Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied. Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference.

What is the mission of the Information Technology Systems Functional Area?Provides effective technology support, promotes and facilitates the effective intergration of technology among the company, develops, enhances, and manage the networks to ensure functionality among all resources, and provide capabilities including the ability to develop and manage the distribution of the company products. What is the purpose of the Information Technology Systems Functional Area? The purpose of this area is to maintain the networking of the company. They are responsible for making sure that the company is up to date with technology and that the company transitions easily.Recommend one professional organization or website for network architecture professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends not yet mentioned in this assignment. [place your words here] Marketing and Sales Functional Area Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied.

Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference. What is the mission of the Marketing and Sales Functional Area? [place your words here]What is the purpose of the Marketing and Sales Functional Area? [place your words here] Recommend one professional organization or website for network architecture professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends not yet mentioned in this assignment. [place your words here] Production and Operations Functional Area Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied.

Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference.What is the mission of the Production and Operations Functional Area? To produce a quality product that will satisfy the customers as well as adhere to all federal regulations. What is the purpose of the Production and Operations Functional Area? The department is the labor of the company. They produce the product or service and are a big part of the company.

Recommend one professional organization or website for network architecture professionals to maintain awareness of professional development events and trends not yet mentioned in this assignment. [place your words here] Part B: Code of EthicsResearch for ideas about organization code of ethics, then suggest a Code of Ethics pertinent to the Teamwork Activity Challenge’s corporation. Review the following resource and apply its information (correctly cited) for this assignment. The Ethics Resource Center is devoted to independent research and the advancement of high ethical standards and practices in public and private organizations. Go into its Ethics Toolkit to find a glossary and examples.

Organization Code of Ethics What is a code of ethics for an organization? Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied.Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference. A code of ethics is a set of rules letting employees know what is right and wrong in a company. Compose a tentative code of ethics for the company.

Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied. Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference. 1.

Honesty 1. the whole truth and only the truth 2. Own up, don’t cover up 2. Courtesy 1. Professionally attired 2.

Hygienically conscious 3. Politeness 1. please and thank you 2. no profanity. 1.

Work 1. Show up on time 2. Work a full shift 3. Strive towards goals 4. Know your job. Do it well.

Be confident. 5. Cooperate. No man is an island . .

. 2. Improve yourself 1. Learn more. 2.

Work faster, make fewer errors, cause more applause 3. Be a better teammate 3. Respect others and yourself 1. We are equal 2. Communicate clearly, briefly and tone-fully 3. Don’t suffer disrespect 4.

Enjoy the day. Have fun. 1. Applaud others 2.Be positive Part C: Executive Summary Research for ideas about executive summaries; for example, explore “what is an executive summary” and “how to write an executive summary” in your search engine to be prepared to explain executive summaries. Executive Summary What is an executive summary? Explain how to write an executive summary for a report.

Instructions: Paraphrase the wordings as much as you can and place quotes around the exact words you copied. Use in-text citations. Add the reference in Part D Reference section on this template. If you used more than one webpage, each webpage would have its own reference.An executive summary highlights the main points of a report.

In writing an executive summary though it comes first in the report it should be the last thing you right. You should start by writing down your main points and then giving a brief description and explanation for each. Part D: Reference List For Parts A-C, be sure to use in-text citations and complete the Reference List provided next. http://biznik. com/articles/a-short-and-sweet-code-of-ethics http://www.

ehow. com/how_16566_write-executive-summary. html References Place your references in alphabetical order by author name. References are single spaced.You are required to have at least three references; however, four to six is better.

When finished, proceed to the Part E: Appendix for the final item needed. Part E: Appendix: Critical Thinking Six Steps Each of our course assignments is a problem to solve that requires critical thinking. This assignment problem is to compose information about the five functional area and ,the company’s code of ethics and provide executive summaries using research and APA Referencing Format. After you have written your compositions above, reflect on the critical thinking six-steps. Refer to the Critical Thinking Process in Unit 3 studies as needed.Note that your critical thinking six steps are a grading criteria for this assignment.

Elaborate your compositions to show clearly that you have applied the six steps. Step 1. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward solving a problem. (In this step, explain how you kept a positive attitude as you completed the assignment. ) [place your words here] Step 2. Focus on the accuracy of the assumptions and conclusions.

(In this step, explain how you kept a focus on the assignment to be clear about the requirements. For example, describe how you verified the assignment instructions and scoring guide to make sure everything required is included. [place your words here] Step 3. Break the problems into workable parts. (In this step, explain how you broke the assignment into smaller more easily tackled parts and provide a reason for each part. ) [place your words here] Step 4.

Do not guess or jump to conclusions. (In this step, describe how you found if you have the necessary information to proceed. For example, explain how you identified what information is provided and what information must be determined. ) [place your words here] Step 5. Employ meaningful self-dialogue throughout the process, including written or drawn prompts as well as spoken words. In this step, explain how you organized the assignment using notes, tables, diagrams and drawings.

) [place your words here] Step 6. Briefly describe what it felt like to go through the process. [place your words here] Instructions when you are finished, Make sure your compositions are error free. Save your file, send to SafeAssign, and submit to your instructor for grading. For detailed instructions, see Unit 1 studies. This assignment is due Sunday of week 7.

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