homework

In this module, you have learned about the ways organizations support their people, whether it
be within the workplace or the local community. In this discussion, you will evaluate business
practices that are not considerate of employees and communities, brainstorm reasons why the
practices may have been established, and consider how they can be improved.

For your initial post, select one of the following practices to evaluate:

● Employee pay is low.
● Employee training is limited.
● Employee benefits are minimal; there is little paid time off or sick time

available.

● The workplace culture is described by employees as stressful, competitive, or alienating.
● A business doesn’t give back to the local community in any way.
● A business outsources many of its suppliers even though many local suppliers are

available.

In your initial post, evaluate your selected practice by addressing the following questions:

● What general factors may have contributed to an organization or business implementing
this practice?

● What are some potential negative repercussions of the practice on employees, the local
community, or the business or organization?

● What benefits might employees, the local community, or the business or organization
experience if a more people-friendly practice was incorporated?

QSO 321 Module Two Assignment Template

Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information.

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Criteria

[Country One]

[Country Two]

[Country Three]

Authority Figures

[Insert text.]

Levels of Formality

Social Norms

Time and Scheduling

Business Practices

References

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Module Two Assignment Guidelines and Rubric

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Overview

In this module, you have learned about the importance of priori�zing people, whether it be employees, the local community, or customers. In this assignment, you will explore important considera�ons for culturally

competent business prac�ces, which can help strengthen and maintain rela�onships.

Scenario

You are a procurement manager working on training a new sourcing analyst. As part of their training, they will be traveling with you to meet with new and exis�ng suppliers for specialized parts your company needs. This

will allow your colleague first‐hand experience and help them develop rela�onships with the business professionals they will be working with in the future.

You need to make sure that they are familiar with cultural business prac�ces for the places you will be visi�ng so that exis�ng business rela�onships remain strong and new rela�onships start off well. You have decided to

create a brief guide that includes the cultural considera�ons they will need to be aware of while doing business.

Prompt

Use the Module Two Assignment Template Word Document to create a guide that provides a brief overview of culturally considerate business prac�ces for three countries of your choosing that are outside of the United

States. Use course and external resources (such as the Shapiro Library) to gather informa�on on your selected countries and their cultural business prac�ces.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

• Authority Figures: Describe how figures of authority are treated and shown respect in each selected country, as well as ac�ons or communica�ons that may cause

unintended offense.

• Levels of Formality: Describe the level of formality that business professionals follow in each selected country. Examples are things like language, dress, or e�que�e.

• Social Norms: Iden�fy common social norms that should be used in business in each selected country, as well as hand gestures and body language that should be avoided or that may cause unintended offense.

• Time and Scheduling: Describe how the concepts of �me and scheduling are treated in each selected country, as well as considera�ons for business‐mee�ng e�que�e that should be considered to avoid causing

unintended offense.

• Business Prac�ces: Describe general business prac�ces that should be taken into considera�on when conduc�ng business in the selected countries. Examples include meals, cultural holidays and events, and the

use of formal contracts.

Guidelines for Submission

Submit the Module Two Assignment Template to complete this assignment. Use bullet points when comple�ng the template. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Module Two Assignment Rubric

Criteria Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (85%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Authority Figures Describes how figures of authority are
treated and shown respect in each selected
country, as well as ac�ons or
communica�ons that may cause unintended
offense

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors or omissions; areas for improvement
may include providing further descrip�on or
examples of acts of respect or
communica�ons that may cause unintended
offense in each selected country

Does not a�empt criterion 17

Levels of Formality Describes the level of formality that business
professionals follow in each selected country

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors or omissions; areas for improvement
may include adding further descrip�on or
examples of levels of formality used in
language, dress, or e�que�e

Does not a�empt criterion 17

Social Norms Iden�fies common social norms that should
be used in business in each selected country,
as well as hand gestures and body language
that should be avoided or that may cause
unintended offense

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors or omissions; areas for improvement
may include adding further descrip�on or
examples of appropriate and inappropriate
hand gestures and body language

Does not a�empt criterion 17

Time and Scheduling Describes how the concepts of �me and
scheduling are treated in each selected
country, as well as considera�ons for
business‐mee�ng e�que�e that should be
considered to avoid causing unintended
offense

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors or omissions; areas for improvement
may include adding further descrip�on or
examples of how the concept of �me and
scheduling e�que�e is treated in each
selected country

Does not a�empt criterion 17

Business Prac�ces Describes general business prac�ces that Shows progress toward proficiency, but with Does not a�empt criterion 17

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Describes general business prac�ces that
should be taken into considera�on when
conduc�ng business in the selected
countries

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors or omissions; areas for improvement
may include adding further descrip�on or
examples of culturally competent business
prac�ces for each country

Does not a�empt criterion

Ar�cula�on of Response Clearly conveys meaning with correct
grammar, sentence structure, and spelling,
demonstra�ng an understanding of audience
and purpose

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with
errors in grammar, sentence structure, and
spelling, nega�vely impac�ng readability

Submission has cri�cal errors in grammar,
sentence structure, and spelling, preven�ng
understanding of ideas

Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons Uses cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on,
with consistent minor errors

Uses cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on,
with major errors

Does not use cita�ons for ideas requiring
a�ribu�on

Total: 100%

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