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Unit 5 – Discussion Board 1 (75 points)
Due: Thu, Feb 6 |Printer Friendly Version
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Primary Response is due by Thursday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Saturday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
This Discussion Board examines the similarities and differences between scenario planning and traditional forecasting.
Review the scenario planning videos noted in the References section.
Complete the following for this assignment:
Compare and contrast the concepts of scenario planning and traditional forecasting.
Fully explain both concepts so that the reader understands the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
Post in the Discussion Board and on your blog.
Responses to Other Students:
Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 200-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
How would you justify a different perspective from your classmate’s on the topic?
How, additionally, would you defend your classmate’s position?
What critique do you offer your classmate in regard to clarity and thoroughness of their post?
Please address all prompts. When offering counterargument or justification, consider practice, theory, and examples from your own experience, reading, or current events in presenting your position.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook, all course resources, and any external research and resources you have gathered.
Discussion Board Rubric
Expectation
Points Possible
Points Earned
Comments
Application of Learning Material Content: Initial post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.
25
Application of Course Knowledge: Initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from text/learning resources, or specified by assignment.
25
DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.
10
Academic Writing: Initial post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic. Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. All resources should be cited in current APA format.
15
Total Points
75
Total Points Earned
References
TEDx. (2019, June 21). Scenario planning – the future of work and place | Oliver Baxter | TEDxALC [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/XAFGRGm2WxY
GLOBIS Insights. (2023, July 28). Scenario planning: Thinking differently about future innovation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/y-CccEPJJ7k
Assignment Details
Due Date: February 6
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Primary Response is due by Thursday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Saturday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Context: This discussion focuses on forecasting and predictions in a business or innovations context. Draw on predictions that were alluded to, that almost came true, or that are in the processes of coming true. Be sure that you focus on a couple of forces that helped the prediction come true. The course resources have a lot of examples from which you can draw.
Prompt: Complete the following for this assignment:
Research the concepts of forecasting and predictions in a business or innovation context.
Identify and document 1 infamous prediction that actually came true.
Summarize it, and discuss 2 forces that impact at its success.
Identify the source of this information in your references.
Optional: Attach an image that captures the spirit of the production, either in a graph or some sort of illustration.
When you are complete, post your Discussion Board main post to your blog, including your illustration or image.
Responses to Other Students:
Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 200-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
How would you justify a different perspective from your classmate’s on the topic?
How, additionally, would you defend your classmate’s position?
What critique do you offer your classmate in regard to clarity and thoroughness of their post?
Please address all prompts. When offering counterargument or justification, consider practice, theory, and examples from your own experience, reading, or current events in presenting your position.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook, all course resources, and any external research and resources you have gathered.
Discussion Board Rubric
Expectation
Points Possible
Points Earned
Comments
Application of Learning Material Content: Initial post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.
25
Application of Course Knowledge: Initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from text/learning resources, or specified by assignment.
25
DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.
10
Academic Writing: Initial post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic. Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. All resources should be cited in current APA format.
15
Total Points
75
Total Points Earned
Total Points Possible: 75
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