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Details: In the previous assignment, you created an outline of the literature review for your dissertation. The next step is to draft the body of the literature review. The body of the literature review is its primary segment. It is here that the actual review of the literature takes place. In this assignment, you will construct a draft of the body of the literature review for your dissertation. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: • Refer to the most recent dissertation prospectus template in the details and criteria for the literature review. • Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. • Directions: Prepare a draft literature review of 1,750-2,000 words for your dissertation. You will not address all of the themes in your outline in this assignment. 1. Select two of the major themes from the outline of your dissertation literature review that you created in the previous assignment. 2. For each major theme, identify at least three empirical or scholarly articles (six articles total) related to the theme. 3. For each empirical article, state the article title, the author, the research question(s), the research sample, the research methodology, the gaps in the study (what questions does the study raise?), and the research findings of the study. For scholarly, non-empirical articles, state the article title and author, and provide a brief contextual summary of the article. 4. Identify at least three sub-themes that relate to each theme (six sub-themes total). 5. Identify at least three empirical or scholarly articles related to each sub-theme (18 articles total). 6. For each empirical article, state the research question(s), the research sample, the research methodology, the gaps in the study (what questions does the study raise?), and the research findings of the study. For scholarly, non-empirical articles, state the article title and author, and provide a brief contextual summary of the article. Write statements that synthesize the three studies of each sub-theme based on the information you stated above. You will write six synthesis statements.

The article that is reviewed in this paper is titled "Off and Running: Professors Comment on Olympics" and presents certain important opinions on the Olympic games. The article presents the comments and opinions of important specialists that focus on marketing and business administration, like Stephen Greyser, John Macomber, and John Gourville. These are some of the most important professors at the Harvard Business School.

An organization is a collection of multidimensional components and there are complex equations between all of these components. It encompasses various individuals, business practices, visions, missions, goals, performance standards, an organizational culture, ethical frameworks, hierarchies based on command and control, working methods, management styles along with relevant theories and models and a considerable number of other factors. Different organizations perform their operations under the influence of distinguished and diverse rules, conditions, circumstances, goals and factors (Cherry n.d.). Since the modus operandi and culture associated with every organization are tailored to its requirements, therefore, the models and theories allied with management style of an organization can also be also distinctive, unique and different from what accomplishes favorable outcomes for another organization.

Modern psychology is heavily influenced by the extreme diversity found within its core concepts. There are a vast number of major concepts and sub examples that differ enormously from one another and take their influence from other genres of study and the various findings of specific empirical research conclusions. Officially, there are four core "specialties," including clinical, counseling, school, and industrial/ organizational psychology, although even these general topics are further diversified into more specific areas that highlight different findings and assumptions about man's position within modern society (Landrum 2010 p 13).

Unlike many other corporations, Skype has embraced Nadler-Tushman's Congruence Model. In this case, Skype's looks at the various factors that influence the success of different changing processes. Skype has integrated with other partnerships, which have been, a convenient strategy since it helps them in enhancing revenue opportunity and improve customers experience. Skype‘s inputs are such that they always ensure that there are adequate data from across all networks. Prerequisite skills, knowledge and experience, are other inputs that assist in ensuring a strong analytical focus. The model acts as a convenient checklist for any persons who are set to carry out any organization amendments, identifying which part of the system requires adapting other parts of the system.

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