Assignment Name: Unit 1 Discussi

Assignment Name: Unit 1 Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 5-7 paragraphs Details: The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the discussion. At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week. Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and participation. The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of each week. Important Course Information Course Overview Throughout this course you will be responsible to apply APA Style writing for all of your assignments. Please review the AIU APA Guide for a better understanding of what is expected on all assignments in this class. (Click here to view the AIU APA Guide). These documents will provide you guidance on how to demonstrate your understanding of proper APA Style writing. Think about a recent business decision you have made that was either a success or a failure. Your supervisor asked you to email him/her a self-evaluation of this decision as part of your yearly evaluation (please note: post your evaluation within the Unit 1 DB thread, not an actual e-mail to your instructor). You are to be as objective and open minded as possible. Analyze your decision using Bazerman & Moore's six steps as a guide: define the problem, identify the criteria, weigh the criteria, generate alternatives, rate each alternative on each criterion, compute the optimal decision. Make sure your email addresses the following issues: 1.Were there any discrepancies between the calculated `optimal` decision and your actual (or favored) decision? (Make sure to show your calculations.) If so, what might account for the discrepancies? 2.What problems did you encounter when completing the steps? (For example, what were the challenges of computing the optimal decision?) 3.What were weaknesses in the `fully rational` model of decision-making? Use the Library or other Web resources to support your argument. Be sure to cite your sources using APA Style guidelines. Source: Bazerman, M. H., & Moore, D. A. (2009). Judgment in managerial decision making (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Your work MUST include a reference list. All research should be cited in the body of the paper. Reports without citations may not earn any higher grade than a 'C' letter grade. Your report should contain a short introduction and conclusion in addition to the body of the paper. Please note that if you have a source in your reference section, you need to cite it in the body of the paper per APA guidelines and vice-versa. Objective: The Objective of the Unit 1 DB Assignment will involve the following the Course Outcomes and Grading Criteria with their respective percentages for the Grading Rubric: •Summarize the role of decision making in business. (30%) •Discuss common biases in decision making. (20%) •Compare reflective and expedient decision making. (10%) •Apply the standard of APA Style to all research and writing tasks. (10%) •Apply critical thinking skills to analyze business situations. (10%) •The remaining 20% of the grading will be based on your in-depth interactions with your colleagues.