Unit 6 – Managing a Successful Business Project

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................4
P1) Aim and objectives..........................................................................................................4
P2) Project management plan.................................................................................................6
P3) Work breakdown structure and Gantt chart.....................................................................7
M1) Project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project8
LO2..................................................................................................................................................8
P4) Small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods.....................................8
M2) Accuracy and reliability of primary and secondary methods applied..........................11
D1) Project management process and methods applied for gathering information and data
collection..............................................................................................................................11
LO 3...............................................................................................................................................11
P5) Analysis of data and findings.........................................................................................11
Quantitative data...................................................................................................................11
Qualitative data.....................................................................................................................19
P6 Recommendations as a result of findings and data analysis...........................................20
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify recommendations...................................................................................20
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the project to meet stated objectives and own learning
and performance...................................................................................................................21
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet stated objectives and
support own learning and performance................................................................................21
D2 Critical evaluation and reflection on the project outcomes............................................21
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................22
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................25
APPENDIX II................................................................................................................................27
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INTRODUCTION
Equality at workplace is mainly associated with ensuring that everybody and employees
have equal growth and participation opportunity at workplace should not be treated differently
where as Diversify is associated with taking account and resolving all difference among people
to place a positive value and bonding among staff (Armstrong, Landers, and Collmus, 2016).
This assignment is based on Nike Company which is a well known American Multinational
Corporation having specialisation in manufacturing and marketing of footwear, equipment
apparel and other accessories. This report includes a discussion about the aim objectives of
project together with a project management plan. Further, a Gantt chart and WBS is also form a
part of this project along with a small scale research. Finally suitable recommendation with
proper justification along with reflection and conclusion is also included in this assignment.
LO 1
P1) Aim and objectives
Nike is a multinational company that operates in various location of world and having its main
headquarter in Oregon, US. Being a multinational organisation it become essential for Nike
company to employs candidate from diversified culture and background thus, issue of proper
management of equality and diversity is faced by this organisation (Basak, and Khanna, 2017).
Thus, following research is conducted that is having below stated aim and objectives:
Aim
The main aim of conducting this research work on Nike company is, “To evaluate the
types of Strategies and Initiatives companies put in place in order to build a diverse and
inclusive workforce.”
Objective
 To get better understanding about the phenomena of equality and diversity.
 To evaluate the importance and advantages lead by management of equality and diversity
within Nike Company.
 To identify the Strategies and Initiatives that could be put in place by Nike company in
order to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Research questions
 What do you understand by the phenomena of equality and diversity?
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 What importance and advantages lead by management of equality and diversity within
Nike Company?
 Which are the Strategies and Initiatives that could be put in place by Nike company in
order to build a diverse and inclusive workforce?
Literature Review
Concept of equality and diversity along its advantages.
According to the view point of Louise Petty, 2016, Equality is mainly associated with
ensuring that everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities regardless of their age,
race, gender, class, sexual orientation and should have equal freedom to make use of its skills
and learn new things. On the other side of coin diversity is strongly linked with promoting
human rights and freedoms that must be based on some principles of dignity and respect in order
to recognise and value people coming from different backgrounds, knowledge and skills (Clinton
and Whisnant, 2019). Thus, it can be evaluated that many advantages are lead by equality and
diversity that includes enhancement in productivity through offering a more positive workplace
environment. Further, diversity brings people from different backgrounds thus, enhance the
creativity and decision making power of an organisation through offering assess to different
viewpoints that lead to better competitive strength for a company.
Strategies and Initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive workforce
As per the opinion of Cristian Grossmann, 2020, the main strategies and initiatives that
could be taken by an organisation to build a diverse and inclusive workforce are:
Educate Managers- The first and foremost step of building a diverse and incuse
workforces starts from educating mangers and leaders about benefits of diversity at workplace. It
would Empower these managers with the skills that are necessary to grow and nurture a diverse
team.
Create Inclusive policies- To build a diverse workforce an organisation need to create
more inclusive and fair policies from recruitment to performance appraisal, evaluations and
promotion of staff to ensures selection and growth of all employees at a fair level (Drews. and
Van den Bergh, 2016).
Effective communication- It is an initiative that ensures better binding and interaction
among staff and managers thus, ensures better guidance and direction together with effective
coordination to develop diverse and incuse workforce.
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P2) Project management plan
It is written detailed plan that is made by a researcher to have better planning and
organisation of all aspects of a project. Following crucial aspects and element are included in
project management plan:
Cost: The estimated cost and expenses fir this project is provided below in following table:
Particulars Amount
Travelling expenses £50
Cost incurred in collection of data £100
Other Expenses £60
Total Cost £210
Quality: It is associated with authenticity and reliability of data collected for this
research thus, use of both primary and secondary sources of data collection are made to maintain
the high quality and viability of current research (Durlak, 2015).
Time: It provide information about the actual time need to accomplish a research work.
The estimated time required for current research is around 3 months.
Risk: This aspect is related with the main objectives and issues that can hamper the flow
of a research project. For current risk work the main risk are associated with insufficient time
and lack of resources.
Communication: Timely communication of research findings is essential to meet the
objectives of effective decision making on the basis of recommendation made through a research
thus, use of online and digital firm of communication would be made to ensure transfer of
research findings with all associated stakeholders.
Resource: The main assets and resources use for accomplishment of current research work
includes skilled manpower, financial resources and other statistical and technical resources and
method for data collection and presentation (Flick, 2015).
Scope: The scope of current research work is quite wide as it ensures better understanding
about equality and diversity and also lead to development of managerial skills and other
competencies in researcher and also useful for other organisation and scholars.
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P3) Work breakdown structure and Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure – Use of following WBS are made to properly bifurcate and
distribute research work in different teams and group to bring clarity and transparency in work
and task (Glukhov, Ilin, and Levina, 2015).
Gantt chart- It is a time management tool use of which is made for current research work to have
better understanding about the timelines of various activities so that objectives can be achieved
in time and also eliminates the risk of overlapping of any crucial task of research (Harland,
2014).
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M1) Project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project
Use of project management plan has ensured effective planning about expected cost, resources,
risk and other factors that ensures better organisation and timely completion of various task in an
effective manner thus, ensures better accomplishment of aims and objective. Beside this, use of
Gantt chart and WBS provide an effective project management tool to keep a check and monitor
various activities of research thus, ensures timely completion of work and achievement of
objectives through facilitating clarity and transparency in research work (Huntington, 2018).
LO2
P4) Small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods
The two most commonly used research method are described below use of which are made
by researcher to conduct current research work :
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Qualitative research method- It has been used for current research work as it lead to
collection of in-depth data that provides better information about view point and perspective of
customers. The only drawback of using this research method for current work is that it is a more
time consuming and complex method as presentation of theoretical data is quite difficulty and
time consuming (Israel and et. al., 2017).
Quantitative research method- The main reason behind using this research method is that
it lead to better presentation of research findings and also it also quite easy and less complex to
collect information in numeric terms.
Thus, use of both Qualitative and quantitative research method ensure in-depth
information together with effective presentation to reach a better conclusion and effective
decision making.
Sources of data collection
Use of both primary as well as secondary data is made for current research a justification
of which is provided below:
Primary sources- It lead to collection of most up to date and authentic data directly from
the participants thus, helpful in maintaining overall viability of resrch. Use of Questionnaire is
made to collect primary data for current research work (Jeske and Shultz, 2016).
Secondary sources- It provide a framework and better understanding about research topic
and its objective with the help of some past records and facts. Secondary data is collected from
evaluation of various online articles and journals a discussion of which is provided as Literature
review.
Sample Size- It is a process of selecting a limited number of units and components from a
large population to conduct resrch in a cost effective and easy manner. A sample size of 20
respondents is selected from employees of Nike Company to accomplish objective of current
objectives (Konrad, Yang and Maurer, 2016).
Use of following questionnaire is made to collect information from selected 20 respondents on
the topic of Equality and diversity.
Questionnaire
Q1) Is managing equality and diversity is becoming essential for Nike company to achieve
success and better growth?
a) Yes
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b) No
Q2) What advantages are facilitated by equality and diversity for Nike company?
a) Better expansion opportunity
b) Enchased productivity and creativity
Q3) Is it possible to achieve higher competitive strength by Nike through building a diverse
and inclusive workforce?
a) Possible
b) Not possible
Q4) Which is the main factor that exerted pressure on Nike to build diverse and inclusive
workplace?
a) Emergence at global level
b) Advancement in technology
Q5) Are your agreed with the fact that employees engagement is the first step that lead to
creation of inclusive and diverse workforce?
a) Agreed
b) Disagreed
Q6) What issues could be faced by Nike in absence of proper management of equality and
diversity?
a) De-motivation in employees
b) Increased conflicts
Q7) Which are the Strategies and Initiatives that could be put in place by Nike company in
order to build a diverse and inclusive workforce?
a) Educate manager
b) Effective communication
c) Compliance with equality law
Q8) What overall impact is lead by diverse and inclusive workforce on performance of
Nike company?
a) Positive
b) Negative
Q9) What role is lead by managers of Nike in building a diverse workforce?
Q10) What possible issues can be faced by leaders while managing diversified employees to
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facilitates equality at workplace?
Q11) Any further suggestion for Nike company to create an inclusive and diverse
workforce?
M2) Accuracy and reliability of primary and secondary methods applied
The use of primary and secondary method of research for current project is reliable as it
facilitates collection of primary or firsthand data directly from respondent’s together with
support and guidance from past records and documents to maintain the authenticity and accuracy
of research. To main accuracy of secondary data it is collected from authorised online articles
and journal and to maintain the reliability of primary data use of random sampling method is
made to remove chances of biasness and favouritism from research work that ensures fair
selection of observations for investigation (Long, 2016).
D1) Project management process and methods applied for gathering information and data
collection
Use of project management plan and tool is effective to meet the objectives of research on time
through facilitating effective planning and brining clarity in research work and also enhance
viability and efficiency of research through reducing chances of overlapping of work. Further,
use of questionnaire is made to collect quantitative data that facilitates most easy and simplest
way to collect information directly from responders in minimum time with the help of a written
document that consists a set of question to gather relevant information associated with the
research topic (Nasurdin, Ahmad and Tan, 2015).
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LO 3
P5) Analysis of data and findings
Quantitative data
Theme 1: Managing equality and diversity is essential
Q1) Is managing equality and diversity is becoming essential for Nike
company to achieve success and better growth?
Frequency
a) Yes 18
b) No 2
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Interpretation
It has been observed that management of equality and diversity is becoming essential for
organisation to achieve success and better growth as 18 respondents out of 20 are in support of
this fact while only 2 participants are against this statement.
Theme 2: Advantages facilitated by equality and diversity
Q2) What advantages are facilitated by equality and diversity for
Nike company?
Frequency
a) Better expansion opportunity 12
b) Enchased productivity and creativity 8
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Interpretation
This research has helped in evaluating that many advantages are lead by equality and
diversity as 12 participants has supported that better expansion opportunity are facilitated by
equality and diversity for Nike company where as 8 respondents are in favour of enhanced
productivity and creativity.
Theme 3: Higher competitive strength through building a diverse and inclusive workforce
Q3) Is it possible to achieve higher competitive strength by Nike
through building a diverse and inclusive workforce?
Frequency
a) Possible 16
b) Not possible 4
Interpretation
In accordance with above pie chart and stated frequency table it has been find out that 16
respondents believes that it is possible to achieve higher competitive strength by Nike through
building a diverse and inclusive workforce where as only 4 participants are there who are having
a thinking that achievement of higher competition is not possible through diverse and inclusive
workforce.
Theme 4: Main factor that exerted pressure on Nike to build diverse and inclusive
workplace
Q4) Which is the main factor that exerted pressure on Nike to build
diverse and inclusive workplace?
Frequency
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a) Emergence at global level 11
b) advancement in technology 9
Interpretation
Various factors are there that has lead pressure on organisation to build a diverse and
inclusive workforce as it is depicted from above pie chart that 11 respondents has supported
emergence at global level where as 9 participants are in favour of advancement in technology as
the main factor that exerted pressure on Nike to build diverse and inclusive workplace.
Theme 5: Employees engagement is the first step that leads to creation of inclusive and
diverse workforce
Q5) Are you agreed with the fact that employees engagement is the
first step that lead to creation of inclusive and diverse workforce?
Frequency
a) Agreed 15
b) Disagreed 5
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Interpretation
It has been found out from above pie chart and frequency table that 15 respondents are
agreed with the fact that employees engagement is the first step that lead to creation of inclusive
and diverse workforce where as 5 respondents are also there who are disagreed with above stated
statement.
Theme 6: Issues faced in absence of proper management of equality and diversity
Q6) What issues could be faced by Nike in absence of proper
management of equality and diversity?
Frequency
a) De-motivation in employees 14
b) Increased conflicts 6
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Interpretation
Many issues and difficulties are faced by an organisation in absence of proper
management of equality and diversity as it has been evaluated from this research work that 11
respondents are having a thinking that de-motivation in employees is created in absence of
equality while 6 have supported increased in conflicts could be faced by Nike in absence of
proper management of equality and diversity.
Theme 7: Strategies and Initiatives that could be put in place to build a diverse and
inclusive workforce
Q7) Which are the Strategies and Initiatives that could be put in place
by Nike company in order to build a diverse and inclusive workforce?
Frequency
a) Educate manager 6
b) Effective communication 9
c) Compliance with equality law 5
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Interpretation
Various strategies and initiatives are there that can be adopted by an organisation to
create inclusive workforce as 6 participants believes that educating managers is suitable strategy
while 9 are in favour of effective communication. Apart from this, 5 individuals are also having
thinking that compliance with equality law could also be put in place by Nike company in order
to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Theme 8: Overall impact leads by diverse and inclusive workforce on performance
Q8) What overall impact is lead by diverse and inclusive workforce
on performance of Nike company?
Frequency
a) Positive 17
b) Negative 3
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Interpretation
It has been observed and evaluated from above diagram that 17 respondents are having an
implication that overall positive impact is lead by diverse and inclusive workforce on
performance of Nike Company where as 3 participants are also there who are in favour of
negative impact of diverse and inclusive workforce on performance.
Qualitative data
Theme 9: Role leads by managers of Nike in building a diverse workforce
Interpretation
Maximum number of respondents are having a view point that managers of Nike plays a crucial
role in building diverse workforce through providing prier guidance and direction to employees
to comply with equality. Further, participative approach is also adopted by managers of Nike to
enure better implication and creation of inclusive and diverse workforce through involvement of
all staff without any discrimination.
Theme 10: Possible issues faced by leaders while managing diversified employees to
facilitate equality at workplace
Interpretation
According to the view point of maximum number of participants it has been observed that
diversified language and culture is the biggest issues faced by leaders while managing diversified
employees to facilitate equality at workplace as it is difficult to communicate with employees
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who belongs to diversified culture which lead to difficulty in satisfying their need and
expectation thus, lead barrier in creation of equality at workplace.
P6 Recommendations as a result of findings and data analysis
Equality and diversity are very crucial concept of an organisation and it is very necessary
for the manager of a company to maintain equality and diversity at workplace so that are healthy
culture will be maintained and firm is enable to gain competitive advantage in market. By taking
into consideration the above analysis and discussion, it is recommended to company that it
should hire diverse workforce at workplace in order to ensure availability of skilled and
competent employees within the organisation. Hiring workforce from different cultures will help
company in attaining competitive advantage in market over the rivals.
Apart from this, the manager of company should also provide diversity training to its
employees in order to create awareness among them regarding the benefits of having equality
and diversity at workplace. This will also help employees in understanding the concept
appropriately and maintaining a healthy and discrimination free work environment. In addition to
this, manager should encourage collaborative working in organisation and encourage employees
to work in a team in order to attain task more effectively and accomplish organisational goals
and objectives in an appropriate way.
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify recommendations
In order to ensure accuracy and authenticity of data and information, various tools and
techniques are used by researcher. Selection of appropriate tools enable researcher in drawing
valid conclusion of the research and provide organisation with appropriate recommendations so
that it enable to maintain equality and diversity at workplace effectively. Both the qualitative and
quantitative research methods are utilised in this project in order to gather adequate information
and reach to better decision making (Polonsky and Waller, 2018). Apart from this, both primary
and secondary sources are used to collect data so that valid conclusion of research can be drawn.
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P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the project to meet stated objectives and own learning and
performance
After conducting project on evaluation of types of strategies and initiatives that company
takes to develop diverse and inclusive workforce, I learnt so many things. It helps me in
enhancing my knowledge and improving my skills that will further help me in my career growth
and development. If I get a chance to conduct research on another topic, the experience that I get
from conducting this research will help me performing research in future more appropriately and
eliminating the mistakes that I commit in performing this particular research. I am enabled to
gain in-depth knowledge on the topic as well as other areas also. However, there are some issues
also that I faced while performing the research. Lack of time and cost was the major issue that I
faced as due this, some of the activities was not completed on time. But, with the help and
guidance of other group members, I am enable to complete this research on time and accomplish
aim of project. the overall experience that I get by performing this research is excellent. So many
new things I have learnt by this which will help me in future.
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet stated objectives and support
own learning and performance
In order to meet stated objectives as well as support own performance and learning, project
management process please very crucial role. It ensures in performing all the activities of
research project in systematic way and completing them within specified time. It also helps
project manager in ensuring that it a proper project process is followed throughout the life cycle
of a project. It also supports manager in ensuring that right activity is done by right people at
right time. All this helps project manager in mitigate the stated objectives of project and
supporting own learning and process (Russell and Brannan, 2016). Project management process
highly contributes and successful completion of all the activities within a specified time frame
and accomplishing aim of the project.
D2 Critical evaluation and reflection on the project outcomes
By undertaking the project, it has been identified that it is very necessary for organisation to
develop diverse and inclusive workforce at workplace. It positively impacts the productivity and
performance of an organisation and lead it towards high growth and success. By analysis and
interpretation of primary and secondary data, it has been found that maintaining inclusive and
diverse workforce at workplace will help organisation in increasing engagement of employees
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and maintaining healthy environment at workplace. This will further help in improving
productivity and performance of not only the employees, but firm also. By collection of primary
and secondary information, researcher enable to draw valid conclusion of research (Scott,
Ditroilo and Marshall, 2017). The project management plan supports in better planning of overall
project by considering all the aspects that are necessary to ensure success of research. So, it can
be said that organisation should maintain diverse and inclusive workforce at workplace order to
gain competitive advantage.
CONCLUSION
As per the above mentioned report, it has been concluded that an organisation required to
maintain equality and diversity at workplace. This will provide various advantages to
organisation in terms of improving performance, increase engagement of employees and
maintaining adequate talent at workplace. There are various strategies and initiatives that an
organisation can use to develop inclusive and diverse workforce in organisation. These strategies
include educate managers, ensure effective communication, and creation of inclusive policies.
All this will help company in maintaining inclusive workforce at workplace.
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APPENDIX I
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved (Account
for a minimum of six weeks with dates)
 What have you completed?
 Did you fulfil Task requirements?
 Are you on track and within deadlines set?
 Did you need to make any changes to your
project management plan?
Comments
I have completed project on “To evaluate the
types of Strategies and Initiatives companies put in
place in order to build a diverse and inclusive
workforce.” A case study on Nike company.
Yes
Yes
No
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a lack of
skills required for undertaking research
tasks?
 Did you identify any additional risks/issues
Yes lack of time management skills were found
No
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that have an impact on the project
management plan?
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Lack of adequate amount of resources and time
were the main barrier.
Use of WBS and Gantt chart were made to
overcome these issues.
New Ideas and change of project direction Needed 1 more week to achieve project targets in
more better way.
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with
tasks/problems?
 Did I find it useful to complete the tasks?
 How well have I performed? What did I
contribute?
 What can I improve on next week?
 How might this learning apply in the future?
I Feel disgruntled.
Yes
I contributed 100% of my strength and performed
well.
I can make effort to improve my communication
and time management skill.
The knowledge about equality and diversity
gained from this research together with improved
managerial skills would applied by me in future.
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Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Collection of reliable and authentic information.
yes
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
APPENDIX II
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:
 What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project accomplished “To evaluate the types of Strategies and Initiatives companies put in place in
order to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.” A case study on Nike Company.
 Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please
outline any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes, project succeed in its aim as it is completed on time.
 What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the
project (e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a
range of perspectives.
My communication skill worked well as it include use of online platform. Use of
project management plan, Gantt chart, WBS and a small scale research is made.
 What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was
there timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Lack of time management is faced which were timely identified and resolved
through using Gantt chart.
 What did you learn from undertaking the project?
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Better communication and managerial skills were learnt through project.
 How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading
the project?
9 out of 10.
 What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
It had been identified that my communication skills were my strength where as time
management is my weak point.
 How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
This current research will inform and support my continuous professional
development through yielding better understanding about equality and diversity
together with generating better managerial and professional skills.
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