Research Methods & Design   Mixed methods is an emergent research methodology that advances systematic integration of qualitative and quantitative data within a single sustained program or investigation of an enquiry (Creswell, 2015). Mixed methods therefore permits more synergistic and complete utilization of data than what separate quantitative and qualitative data analysis and collection techniques can do. This paper therefore gives an account of how mixed […]

Introduction This reflection paper summarizes some of the highlights of the course, incorporating the main ideas of course topics relating to quality assurance amassed in the learning process. It includes how the understanding of quality assurance was at the beginning of the course, how it developed following encounter with classroom materials and eventually some practical examples of application. It includes a very important facet of […]

Introduction Change management has gained traction in contemporary businesses with the objective of preparing organizations for change, equipping their employees and building their capacity for change processes and eventually improving organizational outcomes. The practices of change management have become necessary due to the inevitability of change that has left organizations with the option of either capitalizing on it to unlock new opportunities or losing their […]

Options the company has for handling the situation The company should have a fraud response plan which is important in ensuring that effective and timely action is taken in the event of a fraud. The importance of the plan is to help in minimizing losses and increasing the chances of a successful investigation. The plan defines responsibility of action for every authority level in the […]

The American psychologists Association (APA’s) ethical code is only applicable to psychologists and its intended purpose is to provide them with guidance and standards that are expected of their professional conduct (Nagy, 2011). The ethical code clearly states that psychologists are not allowed to request for testimonials from current clients since they are highly susceptible to undue influence. The ethical code does not prohibit the […]

The Heart of Change Field Guide stipulates the various steps that are involved in change implementation in an organization. Step 8 particularly addresses how change can be made to stick into the organization, which in essence implies embedding it into corporate culture (Kotter & Cohen, 2005). One of the most interesting ideas I find in this step, normally the final in the change model, is […]

There is need to make our workplace more diverse in terms of both gender and culture. 80% of the employees are currently male while an almost similar percentage shares religion or race. This is against the precepts of the present globalized age, where information and communication technology has led to intense cultural integration and intensified the desire for cultural and gender balance at the workplace. […]

Effective communication is the most essential ingredient to proper change management processes. This is partly because human capital is naturally wired to react negatively to change. Thus, the first function of communication in change situations is to diagnose areas of resistance and elicit feedback from the rest of the organization (Elving, 2005). For instance, when a firm announces its decision to embrace green supply chain, […]

Part A: How Understanding of Quality Assurance has changed  Prior to engaging in the course topics, my understanding of quality assurance (QA) was quite rudimentary and to some extent flawed. I was aware of ISO certifications having encountered them at work and even in some institutions of higher learning and consequently believed that the primary goal for QA was to gain certification. With the certification, […]

Introduction Background Obesity and overweight are among the leading health problems in the world today. Various authorities including the World Health organization predict that the prevalence rates globally will only go higher owing to the upsurge of unhealthy lifestyles in the contemporary age. The population of obese and overweight people globally has doubled since 1980 with an estimated 1.9 billion people over their recommended Basal […]