#3 Functional areas

Overview

You have completed the first few paragraphs in the paper we are building and received feedback.

You will now create the following paragraphs based on the course content we covered. You will align the new knowledge of business functions (operations, marketing, IT, human resources (HR), and finance) with your chosen organization.

You are encouraged to utilize the feedback you received in the prior assessment to help guide you while writing.

Note: This assessment is the second part of three written assessments that build on each

Using the same organization you researched for your first assessment, complete the following:

• Access the organization’s website and research the different departments of the organization, such as marketing, HR, IT, operations, and finance.
• Identify two functional areas you feel are essential to the organization’s success.
• Review the QuickStart: Functional Areas of Business media piece to support your understanding of these conceptBefore
• you begin writing, refer to the Assessment Illustration 2 and then complete the following:
  • Step 1: Download and save Assessment 3 Template [DOCX].
  • Step 2: Answer the questions on the top of the template:
    • Using your same organization, identify two functional areas you feel are essential to the organization's success.
  • Step 3: Write the following two (2–4 paragraphs as needed) paragraphs using POETS:
    • Paragraphs 1 and 2: Evaluate the importance of two functional areas for a chosen business organization.
      • Describe the important critical thinking skills to drive success for each functional area.
      • Explain what ethical principles apply to each functional area in day-to-day work.
  Note: Delete any remaining example content that is inside the square brackets.Challenge: Using course resources, attempt APA style for your references and add in your in-text references. You will need this for the final assessment, so add it now and get feedback!
• Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
  • Written Communication: Your work should be free of grammar and punctuation errors that would distract the reader's understanding of the content.
    • Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
    • Convey purpose in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence.
  • Format: Use the Assessment 3 Template to help you organize your paper.
  • Length: 2–4 paragraphs of content, in addition to references.
  • Resources: Cite at least two reputable resources to support your ideas, including your chosen website, and list them on your reference page.
  • APA style and formatting: Follow APA style and formatting standards for citing sources that support your analysis and conclusions. Use Academic Writer for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the Writing Centerfor more APA resources specific to your degree level.
  • Academic Integrity and Honesty: You must adhere to academic integrity and honesty policies and incorporate practices that support ethically sound work in your assessments. View Academic Integrity at Capella University: Some Guidelines.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, not larger than 12-point font.
  Carefully read the grading criteria in the Functional Areas scoring guide to ensure you understand all of the requirements for success. Respond to all of the questions within the assessment instructions to help you obtain the Distinguished level.View the Getting Started in the Course | Transcript media and read, “How do I submit my assessment?” before you do.
• By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
  • Competency 1: Explain the underlying principles of successful businesses.
    • Evaluate the importance of two functional areas for a chosen business organization.
    • Explain what ethical principles apply to each functional area in day-to-day work.
  • Competency 3: Examine business problems using critical thinking and effective decision making.
    • Describe the important critical thinking skills to drive success for each functional area.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for the field of business.
    • Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.
    • Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence.