The Value of Intangible Benefits

[WLOs: 1, 2] [CLO: 4]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

• Read the weekly lecture.
• Read Chapter 9 of Shift Ahead: How the Best Companies Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing World.
• Review the DargeanGrix Business Scenario Download DargeanGrix Business Scenariodocument.
• Read the article: The Hidden Value in Your Intangible Assets (Links to an external site.).
• Review the following: 5 Powerful Ways to Confront Change in the Workplace (Links to an external site.), ‘Niceness’ Can Hurt an Organization (Links to an external site.), 8 Ways to Manage Change in the Workplace Effectively (Links to an external site.), Intangible Benefits Can Play Key Role in Business Case (Links to an external site.), What Are the Tangible and Intangible Benefits of ERP System? (Links to an external site.), and What Are Intangible Benefits? (Links to an external site.)

In this assignment, you will construct a justification for the purchase or outsourcing of the technology you would recommend as the solution to the video communication problem described in your Week 3 What It Takes to Be a Champion of Change Video Presentation discussion. Conduct an internet search using the key-word phrase “video conferencing solutions” to identify a solution that might fit the company’s needs.

NOTE: The chosen technology is only a framework and isn’t as important as your justifications using the intangibles you identified in your Week 2 What are Intangibles Worth? discussion, Current Intangible Business Costs assignment, and from reviewing the An Intangible Example Download An Intangible Exampledocument recommended resource.

Using the elements you identified in the DaregeanGrix scenario in Week 2 for justification,

• Build a table with approximate costs associated with each of the elements in the company’s current environment.
  • Some of these should be actual (tangible) costs and some should be implied (intangible) costs (e.g., customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, efficiency, etc.).
• Weigh the tangible costs and the intangible improvements that the new technology will bring to the organization using a narrative format and contextual reasoning.
• Create a justification for the solution using the intangible elements the solution will provide.
• Explain how these elements have a significant impact on the organization, employees, and customers.

Remember that your goal is to be able to justify a possible investment using intangible benefits in a new technology in which there is little in the way of traditional return on investment (ROI) to lean on.

The Value of Intangible Benefits assignment

• Must be at least five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.) resource.

Key assignment details
Unit title & code	CIS108-6 Data Modelling, Management and Governance
Assignment number and title	1
Assignment type	Report (design) and implementation
Weighting of assignment	60%
Size or length of assessment	2000 words
Unit learning outcomes	1.Exhibit a balanced and systematic understanding and knowledge of data modelling and management theory and data governance practice (including querying languages). 2. Apply knowledge of data modelling and management concepts to design, develop and critically evaluate an information system within a chosen field of interest

What am I required to do in this assignment?

This assessment is an individual assignment. You are required to design (use-case diagram and Entity Relationship Model (ERM) a database solution for a sports club record system. The sports club scenario You have been employed as a database designer to design and implement a new membership record system that is capable of storing information about members, sports club staff and sports activity bookings. Each sports club member needs to have a unique member reference number, as well as storing first name, surname, address, telephone number, email address and date of birth and any medical conditions. Each sports club staff member has a unique staff number, first name, surname, role and a contact number. Each member can book up to five sports classes per week. Each sports class has a unique class code, title, day and time of delivery. The system should allow an instructor (sports club staff member) to search for the activities running on a particular day. Each member can only sign up for one sports club during any two hour time slot (9am-5pm) and no activities that overlap can be booked concurrently. Sports club staff members and staff can check and update their personal details, sports centre staff can record attendance for a class they are teaching, and each member can view their daily or weekly activity bookings. As part of this assignment you must produce and hand-in the following: A use-case diagram that identifies the key actors and use-cases in the system, as well as clearly displaying which use cases each actor has access to. An Entity Relationship Model (ERM) that outlines the database structure required to implement the new sports club record system. Your database should be called ‘Sports Club Management System’. SQL statements used to create each of the tables in the database Two SQL queries – one that shows how a sports club member can view their current bookings; one that displays the current weekly activities for the sports club. As part of your report you should explain your design decisions, and identify and issues or challenges that you faced in completing the report. A single report containing items 1-4, plus your design decisions and challenges should be submitted online via the Assessment and Feedback area.

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)

Provide a UML use case diagram and ERM diagram that accurately represents the scenario given Create the relevant database tables using appropriate SQL commands Provide two well-formed SQL queries to allow the database to be queried

How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?

Provide an Entity Relationship model that accurately reflects the scenario and that captures appropriate attributes and correctly identifies relationship cardinality (e.g. 1-to-1; 1-to-Many or Many-to-Many) Define appropriate primary and foreign keys for the relevant tables Justify and analyse the design decisions that you have made. Structure your report with a clear table of contents, including section numbers and page numbers, correctly formatted with no spelling errors or grammatical mistakes.

How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?

This assignment brings together database design (use-case, requirements specification, Entity Relationship Modelling) and implementation (tables creation, primary and foreign key assignment) and testing through use of SQL queries.

How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page. You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.

	Pass – 40-49%	Pass – 50-59%	Commendation – 60-69%	Distinction – 70%+
1	Provide a UML use case diagrams, but the diagram has some wrong syntaxes or wrong use cases	Provide a UML use case diagrams, but the diagram only has couple of wrong syntaxes.	Provide a UML use case diagrams, all diagram syntaxes are correct, the diagram fully reflected the analysis results without any misunderstandings	Provide a syntactically and semantically correct use-case diagram with clear discussion/justification of how it meets the needs to the assignment scenario.
2	A ERM model diagram has been provided but with some wrong syntaxes or wrong elements or attributes or relations according to the scenario analysis	A ERM model diagram has been provided but with only couple of wrong syntaxes or wrong elements or attributes or relations according to the scenario analysis	A ERM model diagram has been provided with no obviously faults and the model truly reflect the scenario requirements	An ERM which is closely linked and to and allows the implementation of the use-case diagrams that were part of the requirements analysis stage. All attributes and relationships are correctly defined, and there is no redundancy or repetition in the ERM.
3	Database system has been selected with a partial implementation	Database system has been selected with good reason and a partial implementation	Database system has been selected with good reason and full implementation	Database system has been set up with appropriate primary and foreign keys in place, and is an accurate reflection of the ERM.
4	The report contains all required elements, but structure, language and diagram styles need to be improved for understandability. The report fits to the size limitations.	The report contains all required elements, structure and discussions are reasonable well and understandable. The report fits to the size limitations.	The report contains all required elements, the analysis discussions are in depth with fully explanations on diagrams and database design process. The report fits to the size limitations.	A professional report which addresses all aspects of the assignment. The report is logically structure with a clear table of contents, page numbers and high levels of analysis and criticality.

Required Format:

The following five sections are required. Use the sub-headings in your report.

A. Demographic and background information (approx. 200 words)

This section establishes the focus of your case (you) and provides an orientation to the marker. It should be comprehensive but relevant and concise, written in narrative form, and include your:

• Name, gender, age, and marital status (if you feel comfortable sharing).
• Current work status and previous work history and feelings related to this.
• Parents and siblings, their occupation/profession, nature of the relationship with them. Explain briefly how they have influenced your thoughts about your career.
• School history (academic achievement; view of schooling, etc.). Explain briefly how this has influenced your thoughts about your career.
• Hobbies and leisure activities.

B. Assessment procedures

List the 8 mandatory assessment tools, the date each one was completed, and where to find it in the Appendix (see template here). The assessment tools include:

1. Structured Autobiography (SA)

2. Holland’s Vocational Choice (HVC)

3. Motivated Skills (MS)

4. Career Anchors (CA)

5. HEXACO

6. Goal Orientation (GO)

7. Interviews with Significant Others (ISO)

8. Self-Evaluations Scale (SES)

C. Theme elicitation (approx. 200 words/theme)

First, you are required to collate all of the results from the self-assessments and organise them into 3 key themes. Themes should be developed from and be supported by evidence (i.e., the results of your self-assessments). Themes, and their sources of evidence, must be clearly labelled.

For each theme, there must be at least 3 sources of evidence from your different self-assessments. For each self-assessment used as evidence, include your actual scores out of total scores and percentiles, where relevant. The debriefs in the lectures and tutorials will show you how to score and interpret your results. To show insight and understanding of your themes, provide personal examples or commentary to describe and explain the themes.

Note: ALL 8 assessment tools must be referred to in your report. We do not want you to rely solely on a small portion of the tools; the aim is to apply and compare multiple types of evidence. (For details on how to elicit themes, see Week 5 tutorial, Week 8 tutorial, and Harrington Hall (2007))

D. Career Fit Analysis (approx. 400 words)

You are required to complete a “career fit” excel worksheet. Details for this will be discussed in Week 7. In brief, you will be asked to enter your self-assessment data, themes, and the corresponding “fit percentage” for each of your chosen career/job based on what you have learned when producing your Career Exploration Report. This worksheet will help you identify which of your chosen careers/jobs better fit you.

Identify and analyse 1 key finding from this exercise. Draw on at least 1 course concept (with proper citation of course reading(s) and lecture/tutorial material(s)) when analysing your key finding. The application of course concept(s) to the key finding should help you answer the questions of “why” and “how” and thus deepen your reflection on this key finding.

Incorporating cognitive awareness (i.e., “what I have learned”), emotional awareness (i.e., “how do I feel about what I learned”), and giving personal examples or commentary, are some good ways to show insight and understanding. Remember, describing information is different to reflecting and analysing.

E. Recommendations (approx. 400 words)

Just as important as understanding what your results from the Career Fit Analysis mean is the demonstration that you understand their implications – the “so what?”. Based on your theme elicitation and career fit analysis, describe a range of solutions, goals, or recommendations that are appropriate and specific. These solutions should be related to your career choices and possibilities, in addition to any self-development you may require to progress in your career. You should use theories and research to guide and justify your recommendations. Make sure your recommendations are directly related to your 3 themes and your career fit analysis.

F. References and Appendix

You must cite all work properly throughout your report (i.e., do not cite “Week 5 Lecture” or “Course Reading Week 2”) and provide a reference list. Use the Harvard Referencing Style. Please include results for each of the assessment tools (except SA and ISO) and a screenshot of your career fit analysis worksheet (See Appendix Template for instructions). You can refer to your Appendix throughout your report; however, it will not be directly marked. It is also not included in the word count.

Present the OCEAN results in table form(RESULTS ARE ATTACHED IN WORD FILE). Analyze results of what “surprised – not surprised” you and how you think these results affect your ability to respond to changes caused by the pandemic.

Finally, what steps can you take to improve areas on your self-assessment?

1,500 words NOT including Table.

Clear, accurate (English grammar) writing. Succinct and to the point (use bullets). Critical thinking is shown about the results and impact.

You are marked using the following marking rubric.

35% Comprehension

Content shows a clear understanding of the assignment and what is expected.

45% Critical thinking

Critical thinking means presenting far more than just a repetition of facts or knowledge. You must show that you are showing “critical thought” by at times questioning the results of the OCEAN by using evidence-based counterpoints, questions that logically expose a missing point, and/or showing how one fact or set or events connect to other facts and events. Short, EXAMPLES from your personal or work life that speak to the results are encouraged.

20% Formatting / sections

APA MANDATORY: 7th Ed. APA is followed and then expanded on within REFERENCES PAGE.

COVER PAGE: Has name of class, your name and student number, name of assignment, name of professor, date of assignment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS includes the key content and associated page number (do not put into a separate bordered box),

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (abstract). Maximum 250 words. This must quickly and succinctly state what the assignment is about and the key findings.

INTRODUCTION: Provides a concise background to, and the importance of the topic.

RESEARCH FINDINGS: All key research findings answering WHAT is discovered including any connections among findings (not analysis). Table and charts etc. must have a number and title.

ANALYSIS & IMPACT: This shows your concise understanding of the importance and application of the research findings, WHY results are what they are.

Literature Review – FInal Draft

Final Draft Details

Topic : Stakeholder Identification

Final Draft assignment dialogue by midnight Saturday of Week 8 by 11:55 PM CDT. Your final project paper will be graded according to the course project scoring rubric below.

Final Course Project Assignment Scoring

Due by midnight Saturday of Week 8 at 11:55 PM CT.

70% of the overall literature review assignment grade

Course Project Scoring Rubric	Percent of grade
Structure: Includes a title page, introduction, thesis or problem statement, body, and recommendations and conclusions. Paper is organized in a hierarchical manner, with headings and subheadings, as needed to facilitate discernment of the logical structure.	10%
The number of pages: 13 double-spaced pages, not including the title page, abstract, & reference pages (approximately 3,250 words).	10%
Sources: At least eight additional scholarly sources (in addition to course texts); these sources can be books, journal articles, and/or (no more than two) online websites.	10%
APA Style & Citations: Proper and effective use of APA 6.0 compliant citations and in-text references.	10%
Title Page: Includes a title page with the title, date, course number and name, instructor’s name and your name.	10%
Academic Honesty: Adheres to University policy regarding plagiarism and is free of plagiarized content. In cases of suspected plagiarism, the paper will be rejected and returned to the student, un-graded.	10%
Written communication: Free of errors that detract from the overall message. Solid introduction and clear problem statement. Good writing mechanics including proper sentence structure, paragraph structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Main supporting points easily identifiable, plausible, sophisticated, insightful, and clear. Effective and clear transitions from point to point. Logical defense and support of your position using references or empirical data. Demonstrates a grasp of course concepts and theory and their application to the stated project management topic.	40%
Total	100%

Research Paper – List of Potential Research Topics. Please select a topic from the list provided below –

Technology and innovation in small businesses

Social media and small business promotion and innovation

Corporate governance and financial performance

Corporate fraud and scandals and impact on owners’ wealth

Entrepreneurial finance: Equity crowdfunding

Entrepreneurial finance: venture capital investments

Entrepreneurial finance: Angel investments

Time value of money and advancement in technology

Time value of money and its applications in corporate finance

Time value of money and valuation of small & private businesses

Capital budgeting practices in specific industries or in foreign countries

Small Companies approach to capital budgeting decisions in new technology

Forecasting errors in capital budgeting process – Post audit studies

The impact of behavioral finance (e.g. emotions, overconfidence etc.) on capital budgeting decisions

Uncertainty of cash flows and risk analysis models The validity of CAPM in estimating risk and return Empirical analysis of CAPM on S&P 500 Index

Compare investment behavior of investors in developed and developing countries

Explore common theories of behavioral finance that explain financial investment behavior

Study risk perceptions of investors and how they influence investment decisions Relationship between capital structure and firm value

Capital structure decisions of S&P500 firms and their performance

Do macroeconomic factors affect capital structure decisions of firms?

Does credit rating of a firm determine capital structure choices? Does optimal dividend policy affect a firm’s value?

Clientele effect of dividend policy: Does dividend payment affect investment decisions?

Working capital management practices of small businesses

Effects of working capital management on profitability

Determinants and consequences of working capital management on firm value

Managing financial risk with options

Exchange rate movement and its implications

Managing capital project investment in foreign countries

Emergence of initial public offerings as an investment avenue

Financial crisis in a selected foreign country

Risks of International business

research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.

The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Choose a research topic from the list provided .
2. Research/find a minimum at least ten (10), preferably fifteen (15) or more, different peer-reviewed articles on your topic . The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source. While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the chosen topic will result in a point reduction.
3. Write a ten (10) to fifteen (15) page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s).
4. Structure your paper as follows:

1. 1. Cover page
   2. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.
   3. Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.
   4. Research Methodology should state whether the study uses qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodology approach to address the research problem. Also, sources of information or data for the study should be explained.
   5. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).
   6. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.
   7. Conclusion in your own words
   8. References formatted according to APA style requirements.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

1	Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behavior. (CLO3)

Assignment 3

Reference Source:

Textbook:-

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: –

Case: Delta / United

Please read the case “Delta / United” from Chapter 16 “ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE” Page: – 533 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1.Why is an organization’s culture perhaps the most evident during crisis situations? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

2.What causes companies like Delta and United to become so different in regard to organizational culture? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

3.What will it take for United to overcome its culture that has been built up over such a long period of time? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200)

Part:-2

Discussion questions: – Please read Chapter 16 “ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE” Carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.

4.Have you or a family member worked for an organization that you would consider to have a strong culture? If so, what made the culture strong? Did you or they enjoy working there? What do you think led to that conclusion? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)

Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

Due date for the submission of Assignment:- 3

• Assignment-3 should posted in the Black Board by end of Week-11.
• The due date for the submission of Assignment-3 is end of Week-13.

Answer:

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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

Late submission will NOT be accepted.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment Regulation:

• All students are encouraged to use their own word.
• Assignment -3 should be submitted on or before the end of Week-11 in Black Board only.

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Citing of references is also necessary.

Assignment Structure:

A.No	Type	Marks
Assignment-3	Report Writing	5
Total		5

Learning Outcomes:

Explain the forces driving and evaluate the impact of globalization (CLO: 1.3)

Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business (CLO: 2.1)

Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context (CLO: 3.1)

Report Writing

Select a Saudi company that operates in Europe and/or Africa, and write (a minimum of 500 word) report covering the following points:

1.Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views.

2.Conduct a SWOT analysis for your chosen company based on your research.

Strengths: List the strengths of the selected company;

Weaknesses: Describe the areas of weakness in the company’s operations;

Opportunities: Examine factors that may improve the company’s chances of success;

Threats: List the external threats to the business company’s success.

3.Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis).

(Marks: 5)

Answer:

Critical Thinking

The Chinese company BYD is pursuing electric cars and hopes to become the world’s largest car company. With the financial support of American Warren Buffett, the company, which has only been in existence for a few years mostly making batteries, has caught the attention of not only Mr. Buffett but also many in the auto industry.

ELECTRIC AND HYBRID CARS

Electric cars (also known as electric vehicles or EVs) rely exclusively on battery power. With an all-electric EV there is no internal combustion engine, muffler, gasoline tank, air and fuel filters, and other parts needed to run a gasoline powered system. The vehicle itself also produces no tailpipe emissions, and by getting its power from an efficient utility company, overall, it produces fewer greenhouse gases. This is especially true if the electricity is produced with nuclear power, clean coal, or natural gas. EVs are also less expensive to fuel on a per mile basis. Electric cars, however, have a shorter driving range and are difficult to operate with long distance travel.

There are also some safety concerns associated with using a lithium-ion battery, as lithium is a highly reactive material prone to explosion

• Do you think electric cars may become a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles? What is the future of the electric car? Explain your answer especially in the context of KSA as Saudi Arabia is moving towards carbon free economy.
• Given a business strategy of being the word leader in manufacturing electric cars with innovative technology, what operations and supply chain strategy do you think BYD should pursue? Identify what operations and supply chain should do to help BYD compete including a mission, objectives, distinctive competence, and key decisions.

Note: Go to the company website and answer the above questions. This is just an advice. You may surf net , company report, Saudi vision 2030 to answer the questions.

please do the PowerPoint (15 minutes duration) and the essay (3,000 words) it’s very easy I just don’t have time to do it.

The company chosen is Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe and the trade fair is InterTabac and this is the link where you can find everything to make it easier on you https://www.intertabac.de/en/start/. Please I need very good English with no plagiarism and good spelling and APA style. My grade depends on this essay. Do not bid if you are not confident you can finish on time. The following is what you have to write in the essay:

• Description of the company exhibiting (especially important are the target groups product and services provided).
• Description of the trade fair of interTabac (including basic information and target groups such as dates when it takes place, target groups of the trade fair on exhibitor and visitor side, state the organizer or organizers of the trade fair, visitors, exhibitors). –>all available in the link
• Message of the participation (Develop a message for the company that would fit for it participating in the event and what are the advantages of the exhibitors to participate in the trade fair). à in link
• Participation Goals (SMART, promotion and information, distributors, customer relationship, define goals, sales, and contacts).
• Activities at the trade fair (for example: distribution of brochures, flyers, food…)
• Design of stand (create a virtual stand with its components and measurements ( in a table format). put a picture of what it would look like
• Exhibits.
• Personnel (who are the team members).
• Communication Activities.
• Milestones to plan, very important (preparation, communication activities, during the trade fair, closing and evaluating and put these data in a Gantt chart).
• Budget, very important. (Cost calculation of stand and trade fair and overall cost calculation all in a table format).
• Don’t forget the intro page and table of contents.

For the PowerPoint, please make it as professional and presentable as possible and don’t just copy paste things but put bullet points pictures and add speaker notes all the based on the information written in the essay.

Thank you!

1. Read the assigned chapter(s) in the e-book.
   • Chapter 5
   • Chapter 6
   • Chapter 7
   • Chapter 8
2. Review these PowerPoint slideshows:
   • Chapter 5
   • Chapter 6
   • Chapter 7
   • Chapter 8
   • When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be able to:Chapter 5: Diversity in Organizations
     1. Describe the nature of motivation, including its importance and basic historical perspectives.
     2. Identify and describe the need-based perspectives on motivation.
     3. Identify and describe the major process-based perspectives on motivation.
     4. Describe learning-based perspectives on motivation.

     Chapter 6: Perception and Managerial Decision- Making

     1. Identify and describe different approaches to job design and relate each to motivation.
     2. Discuss employee participation, empowerment, and flexible arrangement and identify how they can impact motivation.
     3. Describe the goal-setting theory of motivation and discuss broader perspectives on goal setting.
     4. Discuss performance management and its role in motivation.
     5. Describe how organizations use various kinds of rewards to motivate employees.

     Chapter 7: Work Motivation for Performance

     1. Define groups and teams and identify and describe several types of each.
     2. Identify the five core group performance factors and relate them to groups and teams in organizations.
     3. Discuss the stages of a group and team development, other team development, other team performance factors, and the implementation process in the context of creating new teams.
     4. Identify the primary benefits and costs of teams, how managers can promote effective team performance and important team competencies.
     5. Describe emerging team opportunities and challenges related to virtual teams and diversity and multicultural teams.

     Chapter 8: Performance Appraisal and Rewards

     1. Describe the nature of decision-making and distinguish it from problem-solving.
     2. Discuss the rational approach to decision-making.
     3. Identify and discuss the primary behavioral aspects of decision-making.
     4. Discuss group decision-making in organizations.
     5. Discuss the nature of creativity and relate it to decision-making and problem-solving.

     These objectives reflect the important concepts of this lesson and should be used to guide your studies and your preparation for examinations.

   • Lesson Two consists of Chapters 5-8. Chapter Five looks into diversity and changing demographics. Recommendations are provided to ensure that organizations value the different backgrounds of employees and customers. It shows how managers can lessen the challenges that diversity brings while embracing its benefits.Chapter Six is all about decision making. It explains the difference between reflective and reactive decision making, barriers to good decision making, and the benefits of groups.Chapter Seven explains motivational theories like McClelland Learned Needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Herzberg’s Motivator Hygiene Theory. Motivation is an important focus for organizations, and they must keep up with the times on providing the right motivation for employees.Chapter 8 centers around performance appraisals which are used to show employees their strengths and weaknesses on the job. Performance appraisals are used for a variety of purposes including the awarding of rewards, pay raises, bonuses, and promotions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR Module 2: Portfolio Milestone (Due 11/26/21, content is 4 pages, not including title, reference page, or 1-2 page blank Project Charter in template). PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT

**This Module 2 will eventually build into Module 5 (Due 12/17/21, total of 8-9 pages with previous module 2, four pages included).Module 5 will ultimately build into the final Module 8 Portfolio Project.

***Module 8 Portfolio (Due 01/07/22) which will be ~ 15 pages.

Option #2: Kemko Manufacturing
Section 1: Principle Components Discussion
Section 2: Simulation Analysis for Scenario B
Section 3: Case Study Analysis based on the Kemko Manufacturing case study (Kerzner, 2017, pp. 755-757).

For this Module 2 Portfolio Project Milestone, you must draft the framework of the Portfolio Project paper for the option you selected. This draft must be a properly organized CSU Global formatted paper with the following key elements:

• Cover page with designation of Portfolio Project option clearly designated.
• Paper title with designation of Portfolio Project option clearly designated.
• Introduction to include, as complete as possible, a brief descriptive overview of the Portfolio Project and a brief preface of your essay paper (one to three paragraphs).
• Main body of your essay paper with APA style section level 1 headings for
  • Section 1: Principle Components Discussion
    • Project, Program, and Portfolio Management distinction
    • Project Selection
    • Project Charter

For the first three “Section 1: Principle Components” bullet items, include a brief, yet substantive, synopsis of each item (typically, two paragraphs for each subsection level-2 bullet item):

Additionally, develop a basic 1- to 2-page Project Charter template (merely a blank form) based on the PMBOK® Guide (6th ed.) that could be used for small-to-medium size projects in a global organization. The intent is to demonstrate your comprehension of the components necessary for an effective project charter. Include your Project Charter template as an appendix in your paper

Note: All other section headers merely serve as place holders for future substantive content (the Final Portfolio Project due Week 8)

Include APA style section level 2 headings for bullet items or key elements within each main section.

• Conclusion (No content is required for the conclusion section of the Milestone assignment; it is merely a placeholder for now. You will complete this section in future Portfolio Milestones).
• Reference page(s) listing appropriate references cited; a minimum of three scholarly reference are required for this milestone submission, which may include the course textbook, the PMBOK® Guide, and designated readings in addition to your research.

HERE ARE TWO OF THE THREE MINIMUM REFERENCES TO USE for module 2 PLEASE:

References

Kerzner, H. (2017). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling (12 ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Project Management Institute (PMI). (2017). A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide) (6th ed.). Newtown Square, PA: PMI Publications, Inc.

Lesson Two consists of Chapters 5-8. Chapter Five looks into diversity and changing demographics. Recommendations are provided to ensure that organizations value the different backgrounds of employees and customers. It shows how managers can lessen the challenges that diversity brings while embracing its benefits.

Chapter Six is all about decision making. It explains the difference between reflective and reactive decision making, barriers to good decision making, and the benefits of groups.

Chapter Seven explains motivational theories like McClelland Learned Needs, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and Herzberg’s Motivator Hygiene Theory. Motivation is an important focus for organizations, and they must keep up with the times on providing the right motivation for employees.

Chapter 8 centers around performance appraisals which are used to show employees their strengths and weaknesses on the job. Performance appraisals are used for a variety of purposes including the awarding of rewards, pay raises, bonuses, and promotions.

When you successfully complete this lesson, you will be able to:

Chapter 5: Diversity in Organizations

1. Describe the nature of motivation, including its importance and basic historical perspectives.
2. Identify and describe the need-based perspectives on motivation.
3. Identify and describe the major process-based perspectives on motivation.
4. Describe learning-based perspectives on motivation.

Chapter 6: Perception and Managerial Decision- Making

1. Identify and describe different approaches to job design and relate each to motivation.
2. Discuss employee participation, empowerment, and flexible arrangement and identify how they can impact motivation.
3. Describe the goal-setting theory of motivation and discuss broader perspectives on goal setting.
4. Discuss performance management and its role in motivation.
5. Describe how organizations use various kinds of rewards to motivate employees.

Chapter 7: Work Motivation for Performance

1. Define groups and teams and identify and describe several types of each.
2. Identify the five core group performance factors and relate them to groups and teams in organizations.
3. Discuss the stages of a group and team development, other team development, other team performance factors, and the implementation process in the context of creating new teams.
4. Identify the primary benefits and costs of teams, how managers can promote effective team performance and important team competencies.
5. Describe emerging team opportunities and challenges related to virtual teams and diversity and multicultural teams.

Chapter 8: Performance Appraisal and Rewards

1. Describe the nature of decision-making and distinguish it from problem-solving.
2. Discuss the rational approach to decision-making.
3. Identify and discuss the primary behavioral aspects of decision-making.
4. Discuss group decision-making in organizations.
5. Discuss the nature of creativity and relate it to decision-making and problem-solving.

These objectives reflect the important concepts of this lesson and should be used to guide your studies and your preparation for examinations.

2. Read the assigned chapter(s) in the e-book.
   • Chapter 5
   • Chapter 6
   • Chapter 7
   • Chapter 8
3. Review these PowerPoint slideshows:
   • Chapter 5
   • Chapter 6
   • Chapter 7
   • Chapter 8

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed usingTimes New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
• Assignment -2 should be submitted on or before the end of Week-11.

• The Assignment`s learning Outcomes:
• Instructions to read the case study:

In the 2^nd assignment, the students are required to read thoughtfully the “ Nestlé WatersUnifying real-time visibility across 26 factories” case study , and answer the related questions, upon successful completion of the assignment the student should be able to:

• State the importance of standardization and quality standards ( CLO2)
• Use quality improvement tools and practices for continuous improvement to achieve the organizational change and transformation ( CLO3)

“ Nestlé Waters Unifying real-time visibility across 26 factories” case study

Access the below link to download the case study PDF:

https://www.infinityqs.com/resources/case-studies/…

“ Nestlé Waters Unifying real-time visibility across 26 factories”

case study

This case study demonstrates the application of change management inside Nestle Waters Company. In addition, it discusses the companyneed for quality improvement which encouraged its engineers to search for alternative system to collect and analyze their data. Read the case, by using your critical thinking skills answer the following questions:

• Explain the driven reasons for changing the quality documentation system in the Nestle Waters. ( 1.5 mark )
• Outline the change objectives for both Retail Manufacturing and Home and Office Manufacturing units. ( 1 mark )
• Howthe InfinityQS® ProFicient™ system can control the operation processes? ( 1 mark )
• Describe the management role in the change process? ( 1.5 mark )

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Department of Business Administration

Organization Design and Development- MGT 404

Assignment 3

Marks: 5

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Analyse the human, structural and strategic dimensions of the organizational development.
• Login to Saudi Digital Library (SDL).
• Search for the case study entitled as ‘Reorganizing the finance department: Managing change and transitions’ by Anderson, D. (2018). In SAGE Business Cases. SAGE Publications, Ltd.
• Read the case thoroughly and make a summary alongside reading Chapter 12 in your textbook before answering the questions of the assignment.

Assignment Instructions:

Assignment Question(s):

Part 1 (3 marks):

1. What are the key reasons behind the reorganizing of the finance department in this foods company? (Words 150-200)

2. What do you think the major concerns will be of employees and managers in the new design? (Words 150-200)

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a gradual versus a rapid transition? (Words 150-200)

Part 2 (2 marks):

4. Please refer to table 12.5 in Chapter 12 in p.352 of your textbook. Then, choose an example of an organization that uses a product-centric structure. Please justify and explain your answer. (Words 250-300)

Answers:

A.1…

A.2…

A.3…

A.4…

CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocatedfolder.

• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

• Late submission will NOT be accepted.

• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Department of Business Administration

Organization Design and Development- MGT 404

Assignment 3

Marks: 5

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Analyse the human, structural and strategic dimensions of the organizational development.

Assignment Instructions:

• Login to Saudi Digital Library (SDL).

• Search for the case study entitled as ‘Reorganizing the finance department: Managing change and transitions’ by Anderson, D. (2018). In SAGE Business Cases. SAGE Publications, Ltd.

• Read the case thoroughly and make a summary alongside reading Chapter 12 in your textbook before answering the questions of the assignment.

Assignment Question(s):

Part 1 (3 marks):

1. What are the key reasons behind the reorganizing of the finance department in this foods company? (Words 150-200)

2. What do you think the major concerns will be of employees and managers in the new design? (Words 150–200)

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a gradual versus a rapid transition? (Words 150–200)

Answers:

Part 1 – Answer 1

Part 1 – Answer 2

Part 1 – Answer 3

Part 2 (2 marks):

4. Please refer to table 12.5 in Chapter 12 in p.352 of your textbook. Then, choose an example of an organization that uses a product-centric structure. Please justify and explain your answer. (Words 250–300)

Answers:

Part 2 Answer 1

Chapter 12 of the textbook is focused on contemporary managerial leadership theories. The purpose of this third, and final, written assignment for this course is to evaluate how the content of the course changed your ideas, behaviors, or opinions about leadership and organization behavior (e.g., changes in perspective, leadership style, emotional intelligence, communications, priorities, processes)? Through course resources, did you discover or learn a different perspective or an idea(s) that built on existing knowledge?

Please use the questions above to be thought provoking and critical thinking to apply to these three main sections of your paper. Remember that an introduction is meant to tell the reader what you will be discussing, then use APA headers for the main sections (see the examples in Week 5 or the Purdue Owl website). Each of these three bullets should be included as paragraphs with the content, not a style where you list the bullets. The last section should be a conclusion to tie out what you told the reader you would do in the introduction.

• Personal leadership style (use the theories in Chapter 12 as your guide)
• Challenges and opportunities for development (every person has many – not just one)
• Leadership Goals (where do you see yourself long-term as a leader).

Support your paper with a minimum of three scholarly resources. The MNSU Library has journal articles and other books available for leadership theories that are summarized in Chapter 12. Please avoid using public websites that are not tested data as a journal article would be. The textbook is an example of one appropriate reference source.

Length: 3-4 pages, double spaced, APA format for paragraphs and first level headings (examples in D2L content tab for Week 5), not including title and reference pages. Purdue Owl has an excellent APA website to use as well. There is an APA reference generator on the first page.

Walmart International Expansion Recommendation

[WLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [CLOs: 1, 2, 4, 5]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

• Review Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 in the textbook, Foundations of Financial Management.
• Watch the Week 6 Final Paper video with Dr. Kevin Kuznia, DBA, CSSBB, PMP.
• Review the Walmart Case Study interactive below.
• Review the current financial statements of Walmart.
  • Option 1: EDGAR | Company Filings (Links to an external site.)database
    • Enter “Walmart Inc.” in the search bar
  • Option 2: Yahoo! Finance (Links to an external site.)webpage
    • Enter the stock symbol of Walmart, Inc. (WMT) in the search bar
    • Click on the “Financials” tab

For this assignment, you may also wish to upload your work to your ePortfolio in addition to Waypoint so that, once you graduate, it can also be used to demonstrate your skills and competencies to potential employers and the professional community. Learn more about Folio, UAGC’s ePortfolio tool, by viewing the Setting Up and Using Folio (Links to an external site.) guide.

In prior weeks, you learned about finance and financial analysis. This week you will put it all together. Using the Walmart Case Study and your selected country, you will complete a comprehensive recommendation to Walmart executives either recommending or forgoing expansion into your selected country.

In your paper,

• Summarize the culture and financial climate of the country and why it would be favorable or unfavorable for Walmart to expand in that region.
• Describe your country’s foreign exchange rates and how those rates could impact Walmart’s future financial performance. Be sure to address:
  • interest rates,
  • balance of payments,
  • government policies, and
  • other factors such as taxes and tariffs.
• Describe how Walmart needs to manage foreign exchange risk.
• Analyze any potential political risk and its impact to the financials.
• Propose how Walmart should fund this new expansion.

The Walmart International Expansion Recommendation final paper

• Must be 10 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.) resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:

• • Title of paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • Student’s name
  • Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Due date

Critical Thinking

The Chinese company BYD is pursuing electric cars and hopes to become the world’s largest car company. With the financial support of American Warren Buffett, the company, which has only been in existence for a few years mostly making batteries, has caught the attention of not only Mr. Buffett but also many in the auto industry.

ELECTRIC AND HYBRID CARS

Electric cars (also known as electric vehicles or EVs) rely exclusively on battery power. With an all-electric EV there is no internal combustion engine, muffler, gasoline tank, air and fuel filters, and other parts needed to run a gasoline powered system. The vehicle itself also produces no tailpipe emissions, and by getting its power from an efficient utility company, overall, it produces fewer greenhouse gases. This is especially true if the electricity is produced with nuclear power, clean coal, or natural gas. EVs are also less expensive to fuel on a per mile basis. Electric cars, however, have a shorter driving range and are difficult to operate with long distance travel.

There are also some safety concerns associated with using a lithium-ion battery, as lithium is a highly reactive material prone to explosion

• Do you think electric cars may become a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles? What is the future of the electric car? Explain your answer especially in the context of KSA as Saudi Arabia is moving towards carbon free economy.
• Given a business strategy of being the word leader in manufacturing electric cars with innovative technology, what operations and supply chain strategy do you think BYD should pursue? Identify what operations and supply chain should do to help BYD compete including a mission, objectives, distinctive competence, and key decisions.

Note: Go to the company website and answer the above questions. This is just an advice. You may surf net , company report, Saudi vision 2030 to answer the questions.

Assignment-3

MGT322 – Logistics Management

Course Name: Logistics Management	Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT322	Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 1	CRN:
Academic Year: 1443/1444 H

For Instructor’s Use only

Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: Marks Obtained/Out of	Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Logistics Management

ASSIGNMENT -3

Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 13^th

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight: 05 Marks

Learning Outcome:

• Illustrate the concepts of logistic system operations used in logistic systems, time based management and lean thinking.
• Interpret the use advanced theory and methods to identify inefficiencies in supply chains

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Critical Thinking

The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities.

Use Saudi digital Library (SDL) search engine.

Search Title: THE BENEFITS OF LEAN MANUFACTURING what lean thinking offers the process Industries

Authors Name: Melton,T

Source: In 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Research and Design June 2005 83(6):662-673

Read out the research paper carefully and based on your understanding you should answer the following questions.

Questions:

1. Why Manufacturing Companies focuses on Lean Thinking? (1.5 Marks)
2. What do understand by the term overproduction? Why it consider as the biggest waste of all? (1.5 Marks)
3. Assess the reasons for using lean thinking. What are the benefits from Suppliers to end users? (1.5 Marks)
4. References (0.5 Marks)

The Answer must follow the outline points below:

• Each answer should be 400 to 500 range of word counts.
• Lean Thinking Concept
• Their Main functions
• Reasons with suitable Examples
• Reference

Note: You can Support your answer by reading chapter 7 of your book.

You can use secondary source available on internet.

Case Study

The Company

The Lew-Mark Baking Company is located in a small town in western New York State.

The bakery is run by two brothers. Lew and Mark, who formed the company after they

purchased an Archway Cookie franchise. With exclusive rights in New York and New Jersey,

it is the largest Archway franchise. The company employs fewer than 200 people, mainly blue-collar workers, and the atmosphere is informal.

The Product

The company’s only product is soft cookies, of which it makes over 50 varieties. Larger

companies, such as Nabisco, Sunshine, and Keebler, have traditionally produced biscuit cookies,

in which most of the water has been baked out, resulting in crisp cookies. Archway cookies have

no additives or preservatives. The high quality of the cookies has enabled the company to develop a strong market niche for its product.

The Customers

The cookies are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets throughout New York and

New Jersey. Archway markets its cookies as “good food” no additives or preservatives and this

appeals to a health-conscious segment of the market. Many customers are over 45 years of age,

and prefer a cookie that is soft and not too sweet. Parents with young children also buy the

cookies.

The Production Process

The company has two continuous band ovens that it uses to bake the cookies. The production

process is called a batch processing system. It begins as soon as management gets orders from

distributors. These orders are used to schedule production. At the start of each shift, a list of the

cookies to be made that day is delivered to the person in charge of mixing. That person checks

a master list, which indicates the ingredients needed for each type of cookie, and enters that

information into the computer. The computer then determines the amount of each ingredient

needed, according to the quantity of cookies ordered, and relays that information to storage silos

located outside the plant where the main ingredients (flour, sugar, and cake flour) are stored. The

ingredients are automatically sent to giant mixing machines where the ingredients are combined

with proper amounts of eggs, water, and flavorings. After the ingredients have been mixed, the

batter is poured into a cutting machine where it is cut into individual cookies. The cookies are

then dropped onto a conveyor belt and transported through one of two ovens. Filled cookies, such as apple, date, and raspberry, require an additional step for filling and folding.

The nonfilled cookies are cut on a diagonal rather than round. The diagonal-cut cookies

require less space than straight-cut cookies, and the result is a higher level of productivity. In

addition, the company recently increased the length of each oven by 25 feet, which also increased the rate of production.

As the cookies emerge from the ovens, they are fed onto spiral cooling racks 20 feet high

and 3 feet wide. As the cookies come off the cooling racks, workers place the cookies into boxes

manually, removing any broken or deformed cookies in the process. The boxes are then wrapped, sealed, and labeled automatically.

Inventory

Most cookies are loaded immediately onto trucks and shipped to distributors. A small

percentage is stored temporarily in the company’s warehouse, but they must be shipped shortly

because of their limited shelf life. Other inventory includes individual cookie boxes, shipping

boxes, labels, and cellophane for wrapping. Labels are reordered frequently, in small batches,

because FDA label requirements are subject to change, and the company does not want to get

stuck with labels it can’t use. The bulk silos are refilled two or three times a week, depending

on how quickly supplies are used.

Cookies are baked in a sequence that minimizes downtime for cleaning. For instance, light-colored cookies (e.g., chocolate chip) are baked before dark-colored cookies (e.g., fudge), and

oatmeal cookies are baked before oatmeal raisin cookies. This permits the company to avoid

having to clean the processing equipment every time a different type of cookie is produced.

Quality

The bakery prides itself on the quality of its cookies. A quality control inspector sample

cookies randomly as they come off the line to assure that their taste and consistency are

satisfactory, and that they have been baked to the proper degree. Also, workers on the line are

responsible for removing defective cookies when they spot them.

Scrap

The bakery is run very efficiently and has minimal amounts of scrap. For example, if a

batch is mixed improperly; it is sold for dog food. Broken cookies are used in the oatmeal

cookies. These practices reduce the cost of ingredients and save on waste disposal costs. The

company also uses heat reclamation: The heat that escapes from the two ovens is captured

and used to boil the water that supplies the heat to the building. Also, the use of automation

in the mixing process has resulted in a reduction in waste compared with the manual methods

used previously.

New Products

Ideas for new products come from customers, employees, and observations of competitors’

products. New ideas are first examined to determine whether the cookies can be made with

existing equipment. If so, a sample run is made to determine the cost and time requirements. If

the results are satisfactory, marketing tests are conducted to see if there is a demand for the

product.

Potential Improvements

There are a number of areas of potential improvement at the bakery. One possibility would

he automates packing the cookies into boxes. Although labor costs are not high, automating the

process might save some money and increase efficiency. So far, the owners have resisted

making this change because they feel an obligation to the community to employ the 30 women

who now do the boxing manually? Another possible improvement would be to use suppliers who

are located closer to the plant. That would reduce delivery lead times and transportation costs,

but the owners are not convinced that local suppliers could provide the same good quality. Other

opportunities have been proposed in recent years, but the owner rejected them because they

feared that the quality of the product might suffer.

Questions

1. Briefly describe the cookie production process.(1 Mark) 150 words

2. What are two ways that the company has increased productivity? Why did increasing the

length of the ovens results in a faster output?(1 Mark) 150 words

3. Do you think that the company is making the right decision by not automating the packing

of cookies? Explain your reasoning. What obligation does a company have to its employees

in a situation such as this?(2 Marks) 200 Words

4. What factors cause Lew-mark to carry minimal amounts of certain inventories? What

benefits result from this policy?(1 Marks) 100 words

Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the list provided in the attachment.

Research/find a minimum at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-reviewed articles on your topic from the University of the Cumberlands Library online business database. The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source. While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the chosen topic will result in a point reduction.

Write a four (4) to five (5) page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s).

Structure your paper as follows:

• Cover page
• Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.
• Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.
• Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).
• Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.
• Conclusion in your own words
• References formatted according to APA style requirements

Grading Criteria:

Content Knowledge & Structure (25 points): All of the requested components are completed as assigned; content is on topic and related to organizational behavior, critical thinking is clearly demonstrated (few, if any, direct quotations from the source in the paper); scholarly research is demonstrated; topics and concepts gained from the assigned reading and/or from research is evident.

Critical Thinking (15 points): Demonstrates substantial critical thinking about topics and solid interpretation of materials and reflection.

Clarity & Effective Communication (15 points): Communication is clear, concise, and well presented; scholarly writing is demonstrated; grammar, sentence structure, writing in third person, and word choice is used correctly.

Integration of Knowledge & Articles (15 points): Articles used are current and relevant (preferably published within last five (5) years and MUST be from peer-reviewed journal article publications. At least four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles are examined and analyzed in the paper.

Presentation & Writing Mechanics (30 points): Cover page, headings, in-text citations, page citations (page number citations required for specific information such as dates, years, list of items from article, names, numbers, statistics, and other specific information), and references are properly formatted.

Please Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The paper must be written in your own words.

TAKE TIME TO READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CLOSELY to respond to the case study questions for “The Cultural Tale of Two Shuttles” beginning on page 79 in the Miller textbook. Case study questions are on page 81 and are also listed below:

Case Analysis Questions

1. What factors in NASA’s culture contributed to the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters?
   Is it possible to identify specific cultural markers, performances, and values that were critical?
2. Cultural change was obviously difficult at NASA. Can you think of specific things that could have been done to make cultural changes more lasting or more effective?
3. How could Karl Weick’s model of organizing be brought to bear on these disasters?
   Can you identify patterns of sensemaking that actors used in coping with equivocality?
   Did these sensemaking patterns contribute to what happened an NASA?

Think critically about the case study. Take some time to organize your answers before responding. You should have a brief 1-2 sentence introduction and conclusion, while the body of the paper should make clear connections between concepts from the chapter and the case study by citing evidence from the readings to support your argument. How do you make these connections? By citing information (this information is really evidence to support your ideas) directly from the chapter and the case study. Answers to the questions can be found in the chapter. For example, one of the questions asks, “Can you identify patterns of sensemaking that actors used in coping with equivocality?” First, you need to review the section about sensemaking in the chapter. Once you’re familiar with the material, then turn to the case study: can you find where the actors (NASA officials) did or did not use any of the sensemaking tactics (i.e. assembly rules, communication cycles, causal maps, retention, etc.) outlined in Weick’s theory of organizing? Can you spot where sensemaking patterns were used at NASA, or can you show where maybe there was an opportunity to use sensemaking tactics, but they failed to do so? Quote directly from the chapter and/or the case study as evidence to support your ideas. Be sure to clearly respond to each question prompt.

Avoid devoting large amounts of space to summarizing the case study; I’ve read it and understand it. Instead, use the paper to discuss your responses to the questions. The direct quotes you pull from the chapter or case study should be short and concise, maybe just a phrase, but all the evidence you use to support your ideas that is not your own must be cited. Citing a direct quote looks like this:

According to Miller (2015) one of the main reasons for the Columbia disaster was NASA’s “reliance of past success as a substitute for sound engineering practices” (p. 80).

Notice where the punctuation is in this sentence; the period comes after the page number citation. All direct quote citations must include the author, year, and page number.

Along with quoting directly, you can also paraphrase. According to Purdue Owl (2015) paraphrasing is:

• your own rendition of essential information and ideas expressed by someone else, presented in a new form.
• one legitimate way (when accompanied by accurate documentation) to borrow from a source.
• a more detailed restatement than a summary, which focuses concisely on a single main idea.

Paraphrasing also requires that you cite your information with author and year: (Miller, 2015).

By this point in your academic career you should be familiar with citing information correctly. This is done to avoid plagiarism. Even with a relatively short paper like this case study, it is most important that you properly cite the information you use to construct your own answer.

Yes of course, you should also include a reference page. If you don’t know how to format a reference page (you should have experience with this) click on APA Guidelines and look for Reference List: Author/Authors.

Finally, be sure to proof your work for correct spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar usage. Do not take this part of the assignment lightly. You need to spend time proofing your work; the paper you are turning in for a grade is not a draft; it is your final submission for a grade. Be sure you are following the directions outlined here. Take time to look at the rubric I use as a guide when reviewing your papers.

Paper format:

• 12 point, Times New Roman, double spaced, 1 inch margins, left-justified
• A cover/title page with your name, date, and course/section number (COMS 4304: 020). If you title your paper, your title goes on this page.
• Your paper should be 800-1000 words, excluding title and reference page.
• Include a reference page.
• Your paper should be in essay form that includes a proper introduction (2-3 sentences), body, and conclusion (2-3 sentences). Your answers should be discussed in the body of your paper.
• DISCUSS your answers. Case studies require you to think beyond simply finding an answer in the reading and then reporting that answer in your paper. You must justify your answers with logical arguments supporting your perspective.
• Save your paper (file name: Case 1_your last name) as a Word document (no .pdf) and submit through Canvas. Do not write your paper in Canvas.

Please DO NOT:

• Do not number your pages
• Do not include headers/running headers
• Do not use extras spaces between paragraphs
• Do not force-justify your margins (left-justify, only).
• Do not rewrite questions in your paper. Instead, construct your answers in such a way where I can clearly see that you are answering the question. Remember to address all the questions.
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To understand the concept of transformation and invention of the Product.

To manage the level of Inventory.

To take the decision of New product Development.

To understand supply chain strategy.

Critical Thinking

The Chinese company BYD is pursuing electric cars and hopes to become the world’s largest car company. With the financial support of American Warren Buffett, the company, which has only been in existence for a few years mostly making batteries, has caught the attention of not only Mr. Buffett but also many in the auto industry.

ELECTRIC AND HYBRID CARS

Electric cars (also known as electric vehicles or EVs) rely exclusively on battery power. With an all-electric EV there is no internal combustion engine, muffler, gasoline tank, air and fuel filters, and other parts needed to run a gasoline powered system. The vehicle itself also produces no tailpipe emissions, and by getting its power from an efficient utility company, overall, it produces fewer greenhouse gases. This is especially true if the electricity is produced with nuclear power, clean coal, or natural gas. EVs are also less expensive to fuel on a per mile basis. Electric cars, however, have a shorter driving range and are difficult to operate with long distance travel.

There are also some safety concerns associated with using a lithium-ion battery, as lithium is a highly reactive material prone to explosion

1. Do you think electric cars may become a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles? What is the future of the electric car? Explain your answer especially in the context of KSA as Saudi Arabia is moving towards carbon free economy.

2. Given a business strategy of being the word leader in manufacturing electric cars with innovative technology, what operations and supply chain strategy do you think BYD should pursue? Identify what operations and supply chain should do to help BYD compete including a mission, objectives, distinctive competence, and key decisions.

Note: Go to the company website and answer the above questions. This is just an advice. You may surf net , company report, Saudi vision 2030 to answer the questions.

Answers:

1.

2.

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• Understand the concept of Batch Production Process.
• To manage the level of Inventory.
• To take the decision of New product Development.
• How to reduce waste in the Production Process.

Case Study

The Company

The Lew-Mark Baking Company is located in a small town in western New York State.

The bakery is run by two brothers. Lew and Mark, who formed the company after they

purchased an Archway Cookie franchise. With exclusive rights in New York and New Jersey,

it is the largest Archway franchise. The company employs fewer than 200 people, mainly blue-collarworkers, and the atmosphere is informal.

The Product

The company’s only product is soft cookies, of which it makes over 50 varieties. Larger

companies, such as Nabisco, Sunshine, and Keebler, have traditionally produced biscuit cookies,

in which most of the water has been baked out, resulting in crisp cookies. Archway cookies have

no additives or preservatives. The high quality of the cookies has enabled the company to developa strong market niche for its product.

The Customers

The cookies are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets throughout New York and

New Jersey. Archway markets its cookies as “good food” no additives or preservatives and this

appeals to a health-conscious segment of the market. Many customers are over 45 years of age,

and prefer a cookie that is soft and not too sweet. Parents with young children also buy the

cookies.

The Production Process

The company has two continuous band ovens that it uses to bake the cookies. The production

process is called a batch processing system. It begins as soon as management gets orders from

distributors. These orders are used to schedule production. At the start of each shift, a list of the

cookies to be made that day is delivered to the person in charge of mixing. That person checks

a master list, which indicates the ingredients needed for each type of cookie, and enters that

information into the computer. The computer then determines the amount of each ingredient

needed, according to the quantity of cookies ordered, and relays that information to storage silos

located outside the plant where the main ingredients (flour, sugar, and cake flour) are stored. The

ingredients are automatically sent to giant mixing machines where the ingredients are combined

with proper amounts of eggs, water, and flavorings. After the ingredients have been mixed, the

batter is poured into a cutting machine where it is cut into individual cookies. The cookies are

then dropped onto a conveyor belt and transported through one of two ovens. Filled cookies, suchas apple, date, and raspberry, require an additional step for filling and folding.

The nonfilled cookies are cut on a diagonal rather than round. The diagonal-cut cookies

require less space than straight-cut cookies, and the result is a higher level of productivity. In

addition, the company recently increased the length of each oven by 25 feet, which also increasedthe rate of production.

As the cookies emerge from the ovens, they are fed onto spiral cooling racks 20 feet high

and 3 feet wide. As the cookies come off the cooling racks, workers place the cookies into boxes

manually, removing any broken or deformed cookies in the process. The boxes are then wrapped,sealed, and labeled automatically.

Inventory

Most cookies are loaded immediately onto trucks and shipped to distributors. A small

percentage is stored temporarily in the company’s warehouse, but they must be shipped shortly

because of their limited shelf life. Other inventory includes individual cookie boxes, shipping

boxes, labels, and cellophane for wrapping. Labels are reordered frequently, in small batches,

because FDA label requirements are subject to change, and the company does not want to get

stuck with labels it can’t use. The bulk silos are refilled two or three times a week, depending

on how quickly supplies are used.

Cookies are baked in a sequence that minimizes downtime for cleaning. For instance, light-coloredcookies (e.g., chocolate chip) are baked before dark-colored cookies (e.g., fudge), and

oatmeal cookies are baked before oatmeal raisin cookies. This permits the company to avoid

having to clean the processing equipment every time a different type of cookie is produced.

Quality

The bakery prides itself on the quality of its cookies. A quality control inspector sample

cookies randomly as they come off the line to assure that their taste and consistency are

satisfactory, and that they have been baked to the proper degree. Also, workers on the line are

responsible for removing defective cookies when they spot them.

Scrap

The bakery is run very efficiently and has minimal amounts of scrap. For example, if a

batch is mixed improperly; it is sold for dog food. Broken cookies are used in the oatmeal

cookies. These practices reduce the cost of ingredients and save on waste disposal costs. The

company also uses heat reclamation: The heat that escapes from the two ovens is captured

and used to boil the water that supplies the heat to the building. Also, the use of automation

in the mixing process has resulted in a reduction in waste compared with the manual methods

used previously.

New Products

Ideas for new products come from customers, employees, and observations of competitors’

products. New ideas are first examined to determine whether the cookies can be made with

existing equipment. If so, a sample run is made to determine the cost and time requirements. If

the results are satisfactory, marketing tests are conducted to see if there is a demand for the

product.

Potential Improvements

There are a number of areas of potential improvement at the bakery. One possibility would

he automates packing the cookies into boxes. Although labor costs are not high, automating the

process might save some money and increase efficiency. So far, the owners have resisted

making this change because they feel an obligation to the community to employ the 30 women

who now do the boxing manually? Another possible improvement would be to use suppliers who

are located closer to the plant. That would reduce delivery lead times and transportation costs,

but the owners are not convinced that local suppliers could provide the same good quality. Other

opportunities have been proposed in recent years, but the owner rejected them because they

feared that the quality of the product might suffer.

Questions

1. Briefly describe the cookie production process.(1 Mark) 150 words

2. What are two ways that the company has increased productivity? Why did increasing the

length of the ovens results in a faster output?(1 Mark) 150 words

3. Do you think that the company is making the right decision by not automating the packing

of cookies? Explain your reasoning. What obligation does a company have to its employees

in a situation such as this?(2 Marks) 200 Words

4. What factors cause Lew-mark to carry minimal amounts of certain inventories? What

benefits result from this policy?(1 Marks) 100 words

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Assignment 2Reference Source:Textbook:-Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J.(2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitmentin the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.Case Study: –Case:FBI

Please read the case “FBI” from Chapter 10 “ABILITY”Page: – 328given in
your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving
performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):1.Which specificcognitive and emotional abilities are likely to be most important for FBIspecial agents? Explain.(1.25 Marks )(Min words 150-200)2.Identify the specific physical abilities that are assessed in the FBI’sannual physical fitness test. Describe the responsibilities of special agentsfor which these abilities are likely to be most important.(1.25 Marks )(Min words150-200)3.How might thefrequency of various special agent responsibilities make it important to testfor physical abilities (but not cognitive or emotional abilities) on an annualbasis? Explain.(1.25 Marks )(Min words 200)Part:-2Discussionquestion: –Please read Chapter 10“ABILITY” Carefullyand then give your answers on the basis ofyour understanding.4.What combination ofabilities is appropriate for the job of your dreams? Do you possess thoseabilities? If you fall short on any of these abilities, what could you do toimprove?(1.25 Marks )(Min words 200-300)Important Note: – Support your submission withcourse material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and atleast two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Due date for the submissionof Assignment:-2· Assignment-2 should posted in the Black Board by end of Week-09. · The due date for the submission of Assignment-2 is end of Week-11.Answer:1.2.3...

Assuming that your project has been formally authorized by the project sponsor and funding has been approved, now it is time to start your planning phase. Project management is typically a team-based management methodology. For training purposes, however, you will work alone on this project. The objectives of the lab assignments are to use MS Project to develop a project schedule and to create a cost baseline.

1. Create a new project file in Microsoft Project and use the “Save as” function to rename the file with your last name, your first initial, and your project title. Example: AlexisJ_EletricTruckProject. (1point).

1. Use the file Properties in Microsoft Project to enter a brief description of the project objectives. Remember, project objectives must be SMART. Complete the other Properties as appropriate. (Hint: Go to File>Info>Project Information>Advanced Properties>Summary). (2points)

1. From the Gantt chart view, with the Entry Table applied, enter a total of 10 deliverables or subdeliverables for your project in the Task Name column, including project management. Remember, typically a deliverable is a component part of the project and is expressed as a noun/adjective – NOT a verb. (7points).

1. Break down the deliverables of your project into work packages and tasks and enter them as subtasks under the deliverables. Break down the work packages into project activities. Note that unlike deliverables, activities are the actual actions you need to perform to complete the deliverables/work packages or phases. Activities are expressed as verb phrases. If you need a hint, take a look at the attached file provided as an example. Enter at least 20 tasks. (7 points)
2. Use the “Indent/Outdent Task” command from the Task tab in Microsoft Project to create a hierarchy of deliverables/work packages/activities. This hierarchy will help you plan better your project. (1point)
3. Add a column for Indicators. This will show where there are notes, overallocations, etc. (1 point)

1. Use the default WBS coding system in MS Project to code your WBS. (Hint: From the Format tab> Outline Number). (1point)

Note: Remember that planning is an iterative process. You can always revise your plan as more information becomes available. Your project activities must be completely original – do not copy information from another source. You will receive a zero score for any assignments that are not original.

Hint: Take a look at the attached file to see how to structure your deliverables, work packages, and activities. Pay careful attention to the nomenclature.

Note: This assignment is to test your understanding of the difference between project deliverables and activities. Do not enter any information other than what is required to complete the assignment. For example, do NOT enter activity duration – do NOT enter resources. We will progressively complete the schedule and budget for your project.

This assignment is an individualassignment.

• Due date for Assignment 1 is by the end of Week 11 (18/11/2021)

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ASSIGNMENT-2

Knowledge Management (MGT-403)

First Semester (2021-2022)

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

Define the different Knowledge types and explain how they are addressed by knowledge management in different business environments.

Identify and analyse role of communities of practice in knowledge management and the challenges and issues pertaining to community of practice.

Demonstrate effective knowledge management skills to utilize knowledge management tools for the benefits of the organization.

The focus of the assignment is to evaluate the understanding level of students related to communities of Practice, learning organization, and various techniques used to capture tacit and explicit knowledge.

Assignment Questions

Q.1:

A. Explain the Knowledge conversion processes highlighted by Nonaka Takeuchi Model of Knowledge management. Which of these conversions are difficult and why? (1 Mark)

B. Write a detailed note on the “Three forms of knowledge” Explained by K. Wiig in his knowledge management model. Briefly describe the four types of knowledge explained by K. Wiig. (1 Mark)

Q.2:

A. Why are “Communities of practice” Important? How can organizations cultivate communities of practice? How can these communities of practice contribute towards the knowledge needs of the organization? (1 Mark)

C. Provide a detailed description of major roles and responsibilities in a community of practice. (1 Mark)

Q.3: Explain in detail any two “Tacit Knowledge” capturing techniques used by the organizations. (1 Mark)

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Read carefully Grading Rubric below for specific criteria: 0-5 Marks
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

ASSIGNMENT -2

Submission Date by students:Before the end of Week- 11^th

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight: 05 Marks

Learning Outcome:

• Utilize strong analytical skills and tools to formulate an effective Bootstrap Marketing Plan on which a small business can build a competitive edge in the market place. (Lo 1.8).
• Deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and professional manner. (Lo 4.4).

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Start-up Business Plan

Imagine you started a new business as an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia (In Continuation to the Assignment -1).

Please, think and share information on the following items:

4. Marketing Plan

a. Market Research- Why? (1 Mark)

b. Market Research- How? Primary or Secondary Data? (1 Mark)

c. In your marketing plan, be as specific as possible; give statistics, numbers, and sources. The marketing plan will be the basis, later on, of the all‐important sales projection. (3 Marks)

Product

Describe the most important features. What is special about it?

Describe the benefits. That is, what will the product do for the customer?

Customer

Identify your targeted customers or your ideal customer: How many of them are there? It’s important here to be specific.

• Demographics

Customer relationships: How do customers want to interact with the business?

Competition

What products and companies will compete with you?

How will your products or services compare with the competition? Identify the organization’s competitors and their strategies, along with ways to counter competition and gain market share.

How is your target market solving their problem today? Are there alternatives or substitutes in the market?

Investors will want to know what advantages you have over the competition and how you plan on differentiating yourself.

Strategy

Outline a marketing Strategy.

Promotion

How will you promote your Product?

What will be your promotional budget?

Distribution Channels

How do you sell your products or services?

What are the costs associated with distribution?

• This assignment is an individual assignment.
• Due date for Assignment 1 is by the end of Week 11 (18/11/2021)
• The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Knowledge Management (MGT-403)

First Semester (2021-2022)

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

Define the different Knowledge types and explain how they are addressed by knowledge management in different business environments.

Identify and analyse role of communities of practice in knowledge management and the challenges and issues pertaining to community of practice.

Demonstrate effective knowledge management skills to utilize knowledge management tools for the benefits of the organization.

The focus of the assignment is to evaluate the understanding level of students related to communities of Practice, learning organization, and various techniques used to capture tacit and explicit knowledge.

Assignment Questions

Q.1:

• Explain the Knowledge conversion processes highlighted by Nonaka Takeuchi Model of Knowledge management. Which of these conversions are difficult and why?(1 Mark)
• Write a detailed note on the “Three forms of knowledge” Explained by K. Wiig in his knowledge management model. Briefly describe the four types of knowledge explained by K. Wiig. (1 Mark)
• Provide a detailed description of major roles and responsibilities in a community of practice. (1 Mark)

Q.2:

• Why are “Communities of practice” Important? How can organizations cultivate communities of practice? How can these communities of practice contribute towards the knowledge needs of the organization? (1 Mark)

Q.3: Explain in detail any two “Tacit Knowledge” capturing techniques used by the organizations. (1 Mark)

As you know, dealing with an ethical dilemma is challenging. Each situation is unique and shaped by our values and organizational context. By learning from our own and observing other people’s experiences in dealing with dilemmas, our ethical muscle strengthens. This assignment draws on the “A Tale of Two Stories” assessment exercise in Mary Gentile in her book, Giving Voice to Values. Gleaning lessons from your past will help to guide your decision-making in the future.

Step 1: Writing Your Stories

Complete the slightly adapted self-assessment exercise in “A Tale of Two Stories” Giving Voice to Values text. The first part of the exercise asks you to:

Recall a time in your work experience when you experienced an ethical dilemma regarding a significant management decision, and you spoke up and acted to resolve it in a way that aligned with your values. Briefly describe the situation and answer the following questions:

1. What did you do, and what was the impact?
2. What motivated you to speak up and act?
3. How satisfied are you? How would you like to have responded?
4. What would have made it easier for you to speak and act? (e.g., things within your control, things within the control of others).

Once you have completed the first story, write a second story: Recall a time in your work experience when you experienced an ethical dilemma regarding a significant management decision, and you did not speak up and act to resolve it in a way that aligned with your values. Briefly describe the situation and answer these questions:

1. What happened?
2. Why didn’t you speak up or act? What would have motivated you to do so?
3. How satisfied are you? How would you like to have responded?
4. What would have made it easier for you to speak and act? (e.g., things within your control?, things within the control of others?).

Step 2: Reflecting

Take some moments to reflect on your stories and consider if there are themes that are present in the two types of tales

Step 3: Developing a Debrief and Analysis Paper

Submit a 6 page, double-spaced, Times, 12-point font Word document sharing your lessons from the stories describing how you can build on your strengths when dealing with ethical dilemmas with a minimum of 3 references. For incorporation of references, please use the APA style guide for citations.

As you develop your paper, consider the following:

• What were the organizational forces impacting decision-making? How were those issues addressed?
• What lessons did you learn about what makes it easier to speak out and act on our values when confronted with an ethical dilemma?

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CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

• Read carefully Grading Rubric below for specific criteria: 0-5 Marks

• Late submission will NOT be accepted.

• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

ASSIGNMENT -2

Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 11th

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight: 05 Marks

Learning Outcome:

1. Utilize strong analytical skills and tools to formulate an effective Bootstrap Marketing Plan on which a small business can build a competitive edge in the market place. (Lo 1.8).

2. Deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and professional manner. (Lo 4.4).

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Start-up Business Plan

Imagine you started a new business as an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia (In Continuation to the Assignment -1).

Please, think and share information on the following items:

4. Marketing Plan

a. Market Research- Why? (1 Mark)

b. Market Research- How? Primary or Secondary Data? (1 Mark)

c. In your marketing plan, be as specific as possible; give statistics, numbers, and sources. The marketing plan will be the basis, later on, of the all‐important sales projection. (3 Marks)

Product

• Describe the most important features. What is special about it?

• Describe the benefits. That is, what will the product do for the customer?

Customer

• Identify your targeted customers or your ideal customer: How many of them are there? It’s important here to be specific.

• Demographics

• Customer relationships: How do customers want to interact with the business?

Competition

• What products and companies will compete with you?

• How will your products or services compare with the competition? Identify the organization’s competitors and their strategies, along with ways to counter competition and gain market share.

• How is your target market solving their problem today? Are there alternatives or substitutes in the market?

• Investors will want to know what advantages you have over the competition and how you plan on differentiating yourself.

Strategy

• Outline a marketing Strategy.

Promotion

• How will you promote your Product?

• What will be your promotional budget?

Distribution Channels

•How do you sell your products or services?

•What are the costs associated with distribution?

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question numbers clearly in their answers.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
• Submissions without a cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment 2

Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week 11

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre via blackboard.

Weight: 05 Marks

CLO: Demonstrate different management and leadership styles for different situations.

We expect you to answer each question as per instructions in the assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind. The assignment with being evaluated in terms of your planning, organization, and the way you present your assignment. All three sections will carry equal weightage

Kindly read the instruction carefully and prepare your assignment accordingly.

1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order. (1.5 Marks)

2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytical before drawing up a rough outline of your answer. Give adequate attention to the question’s introduction and conclusion. (1.5 Marks)

Make sure that:

a) The answer is logical and coherent

b) It has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs

c) The presentation is correct in your expression and style.

3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final version for submission. If you so desire, you may underline the points you wish to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit. (2 Marks)

Write an essay in about 1000-1200 words on the following topic.

“Success of any organisation depends upon leadership skill in the organisation”.

In line with this statement briefly discuss the role of leadership in the success story of any organization of your choice. With an example, critically analyse the leadership style which is suitable for smooth decision making and effectively resolving business issues.

Important: You are required to present at least three scholarly journals to support your answers.

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you will need to utilize the project idea and project charter developed in assignment # 1.

2. Project Management Plan

With your project charter approved, it is now time to start creating your project management plan. Part of this work is to create a container to hold all the components of your plan.

3. High-Level Requirements

Create a MS Word document with sections for each component of the plan. (See Week 1 for more detailed instructions on creating this document) Your plan should include all the items from Table 4.1 in the PMBOK (v6).

Project Management Plan that includes:

• • Scope baseline
• • Schedule baseline
• • Cost baseline

• • Any additional Project Manager’s Book of Forms templates for documents in table 4.1

Updated Project Charter: The charter must include all the elements in section 4.1.3 of the PMBOK. You must use the charter template from the Book of Forms as a starting point, but may tailor it (add components, not delete) to better suite your specific case scenario.

Updated Assumption Log: You also need to include an assumption log. At this point, the assumption log will contain any assumptions you have had to make in order to create your charter. The assumptions need to be clearly stated and be actionable. The actions should be assignable as tasks to those responsible for the assumption to be turned into a fact.

Group Activity Log: All group members must contribute equally in the assignment submission. Please see the assignment rubric for tools that can be used to demonstrate group participation.

4. Deliverables

A word document with two sections: 1. Project Management Plan 2. Project Documents. Use the rubric posted on the Moodle page as a guide to the expected contents. Please ensure you cite the sources of information in your assignment. You can use this site as a guide on how to properly cite your sources: http://www.plagiarism.org/article/how-do-i-cite-so… 2

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, a “Business Case”, a completed “Project Charter”, and an “Assumption Log”. See Moodle for templates of each document.

NO PLAGARISM

NEED BOTH 2.1 and sample project schedule below

I’m working on a management project and need an explanation to help me understand better.

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you will need to utilize the project idea and project charter developed in assignment # 1.

2. Project Management Plan

With your project charter approved, it is now time to start creating your project management plan. Part of this work is to create a container to hold all the components of your plan.

3. High-Level Requirements

Create a MS Word document with sections for each component of the plan. (See Week 1 for more detailed instructions on creating this document) Your plan should include all the items from Table 4.1 in the PMBOK (v6).

Project Management Plan that includes:

• • Scope baseline
• • Schedule baseline
• • Cost baseline

• • Any additional Project Manager’s Book of Forms templates for documents in table 4.1

Updated Project Charter: The charter must include all the elements in section 4.1.3 of the PMBOK. You must use the charter template from the Book of Forms as a starting point, but may tailor it (add components, not delete) to better suite your specific case scenario.

Updated Assumption Log: You also need to include an assumption log. At this point, the assumption log will contain any assumptions you have had to make in order to create your charter. The assumptions need to be clearly stated and be actionable. The actions should be assignable as tasks to those responsible for the assumption to be turned into a fact.

Group Activity Log: All group members must contribute equally in the assignment submission. Please see the assignment rubric for tools that can be used to demonstrate group participation.

4. Deliverables

A word document with two sections: 1. Project Management Plan 2. Project Documents. Use the rubric posted on the Moodle page as a guide to the expected contents. Please ensure you cite the sources of information in your assignment. You can use this site as a guide on how to properly cite your sources: http://www.plagiarism.org/article/how-do-i-cite-so… 2

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, a “Business Case”, a completed “Project Charter”, and an “Assumption Log”. See Moodle for templates of each document.

NO PLAGARISM

NEED BOTH 2.1 and sample project schedule below

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you will need to utilize the project idea and project charter developed in assignment # 1.

2. Project Management Plan

With your project charter approved, it is now time to start creating your project management plan. Part of this work is to create a container to hold all the components of your plan.

3. High-Level Requirements

Create a MS Word document with sections for each component of the plan. (See Week 1 for more detailed instructions on creating this document) Your plan should include all the items from Table 4.1 in the PMBOK (v6).

Project Management Plan that includes:

• • Scope baseline
• • Schedule baseline
• • Cost baseline

• • Any additional Project Manager’s Book of Forms templates for documents in table 4.1

Updated Project Charter: The charter must include all the elements in section 4.1.3 of the PMBOK. You must use the charter template from the Book of Forms as a starting point, but may tailor it (add components, not delete) to better suite your specific case scenario.

Updated Assumption Log: You also need to include an assumption log. At this point, the assumption log will contain any assumptions you have had to make in order to create your charter. The assumptions need to be clearly stated and be actionable. The actions should be assignable as tasks to those responsible for the assumption to be turned into a fact.

Group Activity Log: All group members must contribute equally in the assignment submission. Please see the assignment rubric for tools that can be used to demonstrate group participation.

4. Deliverables

A word document with two sections: 1. Project Management Plan 2. Project Documents. Use the rubric posted on the Moodle page as a guide to the expected contents. Please ensure you cite the sources of information in your assignment. You can use this site as a guide on how to properly cite your sources: http://www.plagiarism.org/article/how-do-i-cite-so… 2

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, a “Business Case”, a completed “Project Charter”, and an “Assumption Log”. See Moodle for templates of each document.

NO PLAGARISM

NEED BOTH 2.1 and sample project schedule below

CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

• Late submission will NOT be accepted.

• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment No 2: Case study

▪ Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 11th

▪ Weight:5 Marks

▪ Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

▪ Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations. (Lo2)

2. Explain the contribution of functional, business and corporate strategies in the competitive advantage of the organization. (Lo3)

3. Communicate issues, results and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations (Lo 6)

Read carefully the case study No 24 from your textbook (Best Buy Co. Inc: Sustainable customer centricity Model?) and answer the following questions:

1. Identify opportunities and threats as well as strengths and weakness of the company 1pt

2. What is/are the strategy (ies) used by Best Buy? 1 pt

3. Explain the contribution of various functional areas of Best Buy Company to its well-being. 1 pt

4. Determine the issues affecting to the strategic competitive advantage of the company. 1pt

5. Recommend solutions for Best Buy to improve its competitive advantage. 1pt

Notes:

✓ Copy/paste the phrases from the text is not acceptable. You must use your own words.

✓ Using the terminology developed in the course of strategic Management is highly valued.

1. REORGANIZATIONS AND CONSOLIDATED TAX RETURNS

   OVERVIEW

   Suppose you are a CPA, and you have a corporate client that has been operating for several years. The company is considering expansion through reorganizations. The company currently has two subsidiaries acquired through Type B reorganizations. The client has asked you for tax advice on the benefit of a Type A, C, or D reorganization over a Type B reorganization. Additional facts regarding the issues are reflected below.

   • The company currently files a consolidated income tax return with the two subsidiaries acquired through a Type B reorganization.
   • ABC Corporation, a subsidiary targeted by the client for takeover, has substantial net operating losses.
   • XYZ Corporation and BB Corporation will be acquired as subsidiaries in the next six months.

   INSTRUCTIONS

   Use the Internet and Strayer Library to research the rules and income tax laws regarding Types A, B, C, and D reorganizations and consolidated tax returns. Be sure to use the six-step tax research process in Chapter 1 that was demonstrated in Appendix A of your textbook as a guide for your written response.Write a 4–6 page paper in which you:

   1. Compare the long-term tax benefits and advantages of each type of reorganization and recommend the type of reorganization that will be most beneficial to the client.
   2. Suggest the type of reorganization the client should use for the ABC Corporation based on your research. Justify the response.
   3. Propose a taxable acquisition structure for the client’s planned acquisitions over a nontaxable reorganization. Assess the value of a taxable transaction over a nontaxable reorganization for the client.
   4. Examine the value and limitations of including the ABC Corporation if acquired as a wholly owned subsidiary in the consolidated return and provide a recommendation to your client. Support the recommendation with applicable research.
   5. Create a scenario that will allow the client to reduce any disadvantages from filing a consolidated return as a member of a controlled group.
   6. Use the six-step tax research process located in Chapter 1 and demonstrated in Appendix A of the textbook to record your research for communications to the client.

   This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

   • Create a recommendation for a reorganization and acquisition structure that addresses value and limitations.
2. By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign

1. Evaluating You-Attitude in Documents that Cross your Desk (LO 6-1 to LO 6-5) Identify three sentences that do not use “you-attitude” in documents you see as a worker, consumer, or student. This material can come from business journals, magazines, professional websites, letters you’ve received from a business or non-profit organization, etc. Write a memo to your instructor discussing your examples. Within the memo, include the following information: 1. The original sentence(s). 2. A brief description of why the material does not adhere to you-attitude. 3. A revised version of the sentence(s) that incorporates principles of you-attitude. Note: while our primary focus for this exercise is you-attitude, remember to consider some of the other concepts we’ve explored as well, such as audience awareness, reader benefits, and positive messaging. Additional guidance: * Review Module 6, pp. 91-94 * Memo format, pp. 137-139 See, too, the sample letter on p. 95 as an example that lacks you-attitude. Here are some examples of sentences that have been revised: Sentence: I have worked hard to get you the best contract possible. Or: You’ll be happy to learn that we’re ready to offer you the best contract possible. Problems: Writer, not reader, oriented writing: the writer is concerned about himself, how hard he worked or how happy he is, rather than what the reader receives (benefits) Revisions: Under the new contract you’ll receive dental insurance. Sentence: You need to send us your overdue balance of $550, or we’ll probably take you to court. Problems: Selfish and divisive pronouns us/we and you creates a personal conflict between the writer and reader. Revision: Please pay the overdue balance of $550 to avoid possible legal actions. If you need help making this payment, please contact our credit department for assistance at 999-999-9999. Sentence: I have requested that your order is sent out today. Problems: Where are the reader benefits to this message? What should the reader expect? Revision: You will receive your order by Wednesday. Below are some examples of criticism that certainly lack you-attitude. As practice, consider ways that you might adjust these examples based on the principles we’ve explored. (It is not necessary to include these in the memo to your instructor.) 1. Reading your report reminds me of when I was a kid and my older brother used to spin me around and around and around. I have that same disoriented feeling and sickness in my stomach right now. 2. I will say that after looking over your job application, I had a religious awakening. The fact that anyone ever hired you before makes me believe in miracles. 3. This isn’t writing. It’s typing. 4. My mother always told me to find at least one good thing to say about someone. Well, I like the font you used. 5. It’s a testament to courage and indomitable spirit that a writer with your obvious challenges with the English language has managed to make it this far. Bravo, Shakespeare. 6. I would have to fix about half the spelling and grammar mistakes in this memo just to classify it as awful. 7. Your writing is a case study on the failure of the modern education system. I’m surprised you got the staple in the right place.

2. USING READER BENEFITS: Write an Email to a Potential Customer. See Unit 2, Module 8, Activity 8.10, p. 121 Imagine you are now working as a manager or owner of a business in your field. You have been given a lead to a person who may be interested in contracting your company or hiring your services. For example, if you are a health care, you want that person to visit your office to encourage the person to use your facility. If you are in sports management, you want that person to employ your services. If you in Homeland Security, you want that person to hire your company to strengthen his or her company’s security apparatus. Be creative, but realistic. In your email to the individual, be sure to anticipate and address feelings, fears, or needs that may have motivated him or her to reach out to your office/company/institution. Be sure to identify the features you offer and how those could benefit him or her. Reference all of Module 8 and in particular, see the examples in LO 8-3. Ensure your email is: Reader Benefits-Focused Adapted to the Audience Based on Intrinsic advantages Supported by clear logic and explained in adequate detail Phrased with the You-Attitude

3. NEGATIVE MESSAGING/PERSUASIVE MESSAGING: Saying No to the Boss (LO 13-1 to LO 13-3) Today, you received the following e-mail message from your boss: “Subject: Oversee United Way I’m appointing you to be the company representative to oversee United Way. You’ve done a good job the last three years, so this year should be a piece of cake!” It’s true that you know exactly what to do. The job wouldn’t be hard for you. But that’s just the problem. You wouldn’t learn anything, either. You’d rather have an assignment that would stretch you, teach you new skills, or enable you to interact with new people. Continuing to grow is your insurance of continued employability and mobility. Three upcoming projects in your division might offer growth: creating videos for a “town meeting” for all employees to be held at the beginning of next quarter, creating an intranet for the company, or serving on the diversity committee. Any of these would be time-consuming, but no more time-consuming than running the United Way campaign. Write an e-mail to your boss, asking for something more challenging to do. Additional guidance: review Module 13, pp. 220-224.

4. Evaluating Sources One of the responsibilities often associated with management is the gathering of career-specific information on resources or professional development. Familiarity with professional sources shows you have interest in your field and invest time to stay current with developments and debates in your industry. For this assignment, you will identify three credible sources related to your field. You will identify the sources using accurate APA format. Then, for each source, you will write two complete paragraphs that Summarize the source; Comment on the source’s benefits and currency. The three sources should include one of each of the following sources: An academic or professional source from the Keiser e-library database. Avoid single articles, too. Try to identify a database or a journal relevant to your field. A professional news in your field or a respected commercial site like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal. An online magazine such as Forbes or Fortune might be appropriate, depending on your field. An organizational site such as .org, .edu, and .gov site. Examples could include American Medical Association, the National Criminal Justice Association, the American Dairymen’s Association, and so forth. Clue: When using sources, you want to analyze the source of the data, the numbers, and what the words mean to those who may have been surveyed. For your Final Project/Portfolio you will include these sources and an introductory paragraph (250 words minimum) on your skills in researching appropriate sources and vetting them for credibility and relevance to your field.

This assignment is an individual assignment. v The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder. v Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted. v Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented. v Students must mention question number clearly in their answer. v Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. v All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism)

Start-up Business Plan

Imagine you started a new business as an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia (In Continuation to the Assignment -1).

Please, think and share information on the following items:

4. Marketing Plan

a. Market Research- Why? (1 Mark)

b. Market Research- How? Primary or Secondary Data? (1 Mark)

c. In your marketing plan, be as specific as possible; give statistics, numbers, and sources. The marketing plan will be the basis, later on, of the all‐important sales projection. (3 Marks)

Product

Describe the most important features. What is special about it?

Describe the benefits. That is, what will the product do for the customer?

Customer

Identify your targeted customers or your ideal customer: How many of them are there? It’s important here to be specific.

Demographics

Customer relationships: How do customers want to interact with the business?

Competition

What products and companies will compete with you?

How will your products or services compare with the competition? Identify the organization’s competitors and their strategies, along with ways to counter competition and gain market share.

How is your target market solving their problem today? Are there alternatives or substitutes in the market?

Investors will want to know what advantages you have over the competition and how you plan on differentiating yourself.

Strategy

Outline a marketing Strategy.

Promotion

How will you promote your Product?

What will be your promotional budget?

Distribution Channels

How do you sell your products or services?

What are the costs associated with distribution

Students will write a 3 – 4 page reaction paper (MLA format with citations) based on their own individual feedback / thoughts / commentary / etc. This reaction paper will reflect student understanding of the following SLO

The student will analyze the impact of specific practices, programs, and benchmarks (qualitative / quantitative) used by organizations to support valuing diversity.

The student will analyze the impact of tools, methods, and significant barriers, for effective Internal organizational communication.

The student will explore or analyze the impact of Change Management on profitability.

The student will analyze the impact of key HR drivers for organizational innovation and sustainability Globalization

Multi Generations At Work

Diversity Awareness (LGBTQ+)

Gamification

Big Data

HRIS Systems

Scorecard – Performance Management

Gig Workers / Freelancers

Chief Human Resources (People) Officer

Work Environments – Startups Vs. Established Companies

• From the list above, pick an area of interest to you
• Research the topic thoroughly and ensure you read the material you find very carefully: (web site; current event, news story, textbook, and etc.)
• Think about the topic and information from your research – evaluate the impact, influence, affect, impression, and etc. of these matters on a company
• Do not just summarize what you read – provide thoughtful professional opinions on the topic (this should be a response or reply not simply a rehashing of what the original author is saying!)
• Think about 1 or 2 major points you want to articulate in your reaction paper and define those clearly (normally one argument per one paragraph)
• Describe your point first (“Lessons Learned,” “What you agreed on…” or “What you disagreed on…”)
• Justify why you think that way
  • Provide real-world examples or evidence – you may use any example you are familiar with (including examples we discussed in class or from the textbook)
  • Do not assume the reader automatically knows what you are talking about when you mention a name or theory (i.e. Enron or Wal-Mart)
  • Provide sufficient background information and explain how your examples support your argument and reinforces your point of view
• Ensure your points relate back to “people, practices, and profitability” in the context of Human Resources / Organizational Behavior
• Include a conclusive statement at the end after you finish articulating all the points
• Include a works cited section for all sources used within the research paper

Marketing Plan

Throughout this course, you have learned about the elements of a marketing plan. This assignment will provide you with the opportunity to research the marketing methodology of an existing publicly traded company; using a publicly traded company will provide you with access to a greater amount of information to complete this assignment. As you research this company, apply the theoretical learning from this course.

Include the sections below in your marketing plan.

Introduction: Include a brief introduction of the company.

Competitive Analysis: Who are your company’s competitors, and how is each differentiated? Identify two or three strengths and two or three weaknesses of your company compared to a minimum of two of your company’s competitors.

Marketing Strategies: What are the marketing strategies used by your company in the management of the global customer brand? Use the four Ps in your analysis, which are listed below.

Product: Begin with a theoretical definition of a product. What is the product/service offering by your company? How did the development of these new products affect your company’s marketing strategy?

Place: Begin with a theoretical definition of place. What are the distribution channels used by your company?

Price: Begin with a theoretical definition of price. What is the pricing strategy used by your company?

Promotion: Begin with a theoretical definition of promotion. What are the traditional and digital methods of marketing promotion used by your company? Explain a minimum of three traditional and three digital methods.

Competitive Advantage: Identify whether your company has a competitive advantage in each of the areas of the four Ps. Remember that your company could have a competitive advantage in one area and not in another. Include supporting rationale.

Your submission must be in essay format and use subheadings. You need to include a minimum of five scholarly sources (no blogs, no Wikipedia), and three must be peer-reviewed sources. Your scholarly activity must be at least six pages in length, not counting the title page and references page. APA format is required.

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you will need to develop a project charter. You may use the Internet to
research a case for your project proposal, but you must cite your sources.
The scope of your project proposal needs to be large enough with enough complexity to be able to be used to assess
your project management abilities as outlined in the learning outcomes of the course outline. It also needs to be large
enough to justify the need for a project team consisting of three-four people.
Each team will create and submit a unique project charter which needs to be a new project, or a substantially
different project than what you may have done previously.
Please be sure to email your project idea to your professor, before you continue with the assignment.

2. High-Level Requirements
Charter:

The charter must include all the elements in section 4.1.3 of the PMBOK. You must use the charter template
from the Book of Forms as a starting point, but may tailor it (add components, not delete) to better suite your specific
case scenario.
Assumption Log: You also need to include an assumption log. At this point, the assumption log will contain any
assumptions you have had to make in order to create your charter. The assumptions need to be clearly stated and be
actionable. The actions should be assignable as tasks to those responsible for the assumption to be turned into a fact.
Group Activity Log: All group members must contribute equally in the assignment submission. Please see the
assignment rubric for tools that can be used to demonstrate group participation.

3. Deliverables

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, a “Business
Case”, a completed “Project Charter”, and an “Assumption Log”. See Moodle for templates of each document.

Equity markets and stock valuation

1.

Part 1

The dividend yield increases as _____.

EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASE

EARNINGS PER SHARE DECREASE

THE STOCK PRICE INCREASES

the stock price decreases

2.

Part 1

Which are rights of common stockholders?

Check all that apply:

THE RIGHT TO A SHARE OF DIVIDENDS PAID

THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE REGULAR DIVIDENDS

THE RIGHT TO VOTE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON MAJOR DECISIONS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

3.

Part 1

Preferred stock is like long-term debt since both _____, but preferred stock also resembles equity since both _____.

MAKE REGULAR, FIXED PAYMENTS; DON’T GUARANTEE DIVIDEND PAYMENTS

RANK ABOVE COMMON STOCK IN THE PRIORITY OF CLAIMS; GRANT VOTING RIGHTS TO THE STOCKHOLDER

ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES FOR THE FIRM; HAVE NO DEFINITE MATURITY DATE

HAVE A FINITE MATURITY DATE; HAVE UNLIMITED UPSIDE POTENTIAL

4.

Part 1

The NYSE is an _____ and NASDAQ is a _____.

EXCHANGE; DEALER MARKET

OVER-THE-COUNTER MARKET; DEALER MARKET

EXCHANGE; BROKER MARKET

OVER-THE-COUNTER MARKET; BROKER MARKET

5.

Part 1

The dividend growth model is based on the assumption that _____.

DIVIDENDS GROW AT A CONSTANT RATE EVERY PERIOD

DIVIDENDS GROW BY A CONSTANT DOLLAR AMOUNT EVERY PERIOD

DISCOUNT RATES GROW AT A CONSTANT RATE EVERY PERIOD

STOCK PRICES GROW BY A CONSTANT AMOUNT EVERY PERIOD

6.

Part 1

The P/E ratio measures

THE PRICE EQUIVALENT OF $1 OF EARNINGS

THE GROWTH RATE OF DIVIDENDS

THE PRICE AN INVESTOR PAYS FOR $1 OF EARNINGS

THE EXPECTED CAPITAL GAIN

7.

Intro

You find the following quotation for a stock:

Stock (ticker)	Div	Yld%	PE (ttm)	High (ttm)	Low (ttm)	Volume (100)	Last	Change
AAPL	2.92	1.56	18.17	202.15	171.89	29,204	188.22	4.98

Part 1

What was the most recent stock price?

Part 2

What was the close price on the day before the one reported in the table?

8.

Intro

You bought a share of stock for $100. It is now worth $104 and has just paid an annual dividend of $3 per share.

Part 1

What was the dividend yield?

Part 2

What was the capital gains yield?

Part 3

What was the total rate of return?

Intro

Samsung has preferred stock outstanding with a constant annual dividend of $1.7 that is promised forever. Samsung has a required return of 10%.

Part 1

What is the value of Samsung’s preferred stock?

10.

Intro

Forever 21 is expected to pay an annual dividend of $4 per share in one year, which is then expected to grow by 3% per year. The required rate of return is 14%.

Part 1

What is the stock’s value?

11.

Intro

A stock just paid an annual dividend of $5. The dividend is expected to grow by 3% per year for the next 4 years. In 4 years, the P/E ratio is expected to be 20 and the payout ratio to be 60%.

The required rate of return is 8%.

Part 1

What is the value of the stock?

12.

Intro

Microsoft paid the following annual dividends over the last 5 years:

Year	Dividend
2012	0.34
2013	0.3536
2014	0.3677
2015	0.3825
2016	0.3978

The next dividend is expected 12 months from now.

Part 1

Based on the historical dividends, what is the expected growth rate of dividends?

13.

Intro

IBM has expected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.47 and the industry’s P/E ratio is 16.

Part 1

What is the value of the stock?

• This paper needs to be about the Boys and Girls Club of America. The funderaiser you choose should be for the boys and girls club of America.
• Use the outline linked below to complete this assignment
• Paper should be approximately 9 pages in length (it is okay if your paper exceeds the page limit), 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced. Include a reference page at the end.
• Submit your completed assignment via Canvas as a Word Document (other formats will not be accepted)

The fundraising plan assignment is designed to help you gain practical experience in the world of nonprofit fundraising events and campaigns. You have already selected a nonprofit to focus on this semester, and now you will put your skills to work by planning a fundraising event or campaign for this organization. Your event/campaign cannot be something the nonprofit has done in the past, and it also cannot be considered an “easy” fundraiser (see Chapter 6 in your course textbook for ideas categorized as “easy”). You may use a past fundraiser to get ideas, but your project needs to be unique. You may choose to plan an event or an online giving campaign, launch a corporate partnership, combine multiple strategies into one event, or choose something completely new and different. Your project must include a volunteer component and a marketing plan.

Your project will be completed in segments and an outline has been provided for you (see the “Fundraising Plan outline” Word document linked below). You do not need to write your answers in essay form, but you should use coherent, complete sentences and bulleted lists so I can understand your ideas. Please try to stay within the space provided, but know you will not be penalized if you exceed the page limit. Read each section carefully and make sure your plan addresses the required information. If you have questions on whether your fundraising idea is appropriate, please let me know.

This project ties together everything we have covered in Modules 1-10. Your textbook and supplemental readings are great sources of information as you develop your fundraising ideas and gather information to complete the fundraising plan outline. You do not need to cite these readings within your paper, as I expect you will be pulling lots of information from them. If you take information or ideas from external sources, please cite them and include a reference page. Your grade will be a direct reflection of your comprehension of course readings and ability to apply them to the real world.

• Use this Word Document to complete this assignment: Fundraising Plan outline.docx Download Fundraising Plan outline.docx

Tips

• This assignment is meant to mimic the actual plan you would create if you were developing a fundraiser. Therefore, it does not need to read like an essay paper. Feel free to incorporate charts, tables, etc. as needed. You can use conversational language and bulleted lists, but make sure I can understand the points you are trying to get across. I also expect you to spell-check everything and use proper grammar!
• If you have questions or ideas and would like feedback from others, please use the Course Q&A Discussionfor this purpose. Please help students with ideas and tips where you can.
• Submit your completed fundraising plan, as a Word Document, by 11:59 pm on Saturday, November 6.Happy planning! I am looking forward to reviewing your fundraising plans.

Rubric

Assignment #3 Scoring Rubric

Assignment #3 Scoring Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroductionAn introduction is included that gives an overview of the nonprofit’s mission, services, staff, budget, funding sources, and previous fundraising events.		10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGoals & ObjectivesStudent discusses fundraising goals and (3) objectives using MAPS criteria. A strong needs/problem statement is included.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFundraising IdeaThe fundraising idea is thoroughly described. An explanation as to why the fundraiser is proposed is included, as well as information on how it will be executed. The fundraising idea is imaginative yet appropriate.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFundraising TeamA detailed overview of the fundraising team is given. Discussion includes who will participate, specific roles and duties, and ideas for maintaining motivation.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVolunteersThe role of volunteers is given thoughtful consideration. A discussion on recruiting, retaining, and motivating them is included, as well as a volunteer job description.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTarget AudienceThe target audience is clearly identified. Student pays attention to the rationale behind the target audience’s donation behaviors. A discussion is included on what asking style will be used to solicit donations from the target audience.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMarketing & CommunicationA robust discussion of marketing and communications is included. The student selects (3) appropriate marketing techniques and explains how and why they will be implemented. Information on key messages and marketing strategy is also given.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBudgetAn overview of the budget is included, as well as the overall revenue goal. Student breaks down the revenue goal into a list of how much each donor will contribute.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimelineA thoughtful and appropriate timeline is included that covers the major tasks to be completed throughout the fundraising planning process.		15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGeneralStudent adheres to paper guidelines (length, formatting, submitted on time)		5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverallStudent’s project displays a firm grasp of course readings and discussions, and important concepts from class are included throughout the project (i.e., it is evident student has completed assigned readings and can apply concepts to a real-world scenario).		15 pts
Total Points: 150

RSCH 600 Term Paper

Research Proposal PART 1: RESEARCH TOPIC: PROBLEM STATEMENT, PURPOSE AND RESEARCH QUESTION(S), LITERATURE REVIEW & LITERATURE MAP

Due at the end of week 6 (Sunday at midnight)

You need to conduct some research (Qualitative/Quantitative or Mixed Methods in nature) related to your own interests or to serve the interests of some organization (employer/client/sponsor). Before you start writing a formal proposal, you (or your employer/client/sponsor) would like to gather some information about the problem as well as understand its importance.

Choose your research topic thoughtfully, as this assignment will be part of your term paper.

HERE ARE THE KEY PARTS OF THIS TERM PAPER (PART 1):

Title of your research

Make it intriguing –

Introduction/Background

Provide a brief description of what the proposed research topic is about and how you came to be interested in it, following the elements of a Proposal document.

Statement of the Problem

Detail the problem that you are considering. Write a Statement of the Problem following the elements of a Proposal document. Make sure you address the following questions as well:

●Why is this topic important?

• Why does this research need to be conducted?

Purpose of the Study

Detail the purpose for your study. Write a purpose section following elements of a Proposal document. Make sure you address the following questions as well:

●How are you defining and delimiting the specific area of the research?

●What it is that you hope to learn by conducting this research?

●How might your research contribute to our understanding of the issue, or be useful?

• Discuss the anticipated outcomes and benefits to the researcher, the organization, or society.
• What is the scope of your research? Is the Scope reasonable?

Research Question

Provide focused research questions which will be the subject of your final Research Proposal. Draft the questions following section 4 of The elements of a Proposal document. Also provide a back-up question in case the first one does not pan out.

Hypothesis

If you decide to do Quantitative research you will have to provide Hypothesis which includes:

• The original claim that your research is making i.e., Null hypothesis.
• Alternative claim i.e., Alternative hypothesis
• Test and verify the phenomenon that you are studying.

MIND MAPING

• Students are required to provide a spray diagram (mind map) in the appendix of part 1 submission
• The mind map has to illustrate how the student worked with the topic and designed the main and sub-questions for their research
• Mind map also has to elaborate the research interest of the students in particular dimension of their research topic

Literature Review

The purpose of literature review is to develop skills in finding valid literary resources for your research proposal. You will develop an annotated bibliography by doing searches of the literature on your chosen topic of interest. You will also design a literature map of the sources you have found for your Research Proposal.

This part of your research proposal should be written in paragraphs, report format. All citations and references for this course are to be done in the APA style.

Please note: Cite with in text citations all ideas, concepts, text, and data that are not your own. If you make a statement, back it up with a reference!

1. Research a minimum of 15 relevant literature sources (focus on material available in digital format only for this course). Carefully choose your 15 “keepers” that are clearly related to your study. (Note: you might need to find 30 to “keep” only 15).
2. Write a literature review section that summarizes what you found and evaluate the literature. State how the reviewed research results connected to your proposed study.
3. Critique and analyze the similarities and differences among the articles (e.g. different or the same point of views? different or the same research methods? why? etc.). Identify the gaps in the literature and provide recommendations for what needs to be done to move forward in your research. You will be using the information in this section in the final research proposal as well.
4. Design a literature map of the sources you have found for your Research Proposal. This map should help you organize your source materials in a way that will facilitate the organization and writing of your Literature Review.

Note: For the final research proposal, you need to review more than 15 literature sources. Aim for at least 30.

Note: Part 1 should be about 7-9 pages Maximum in length – excluding title page, literature mapping table, list of references and appendix. 5% deduction would be applied in case of excessive length. Late submission would result in 10% marks being deducted.

BOX PROJECT

Goal: strategically, how do you assess a customer’s wants or needs and drive the product development strategy to develop a new and innovative product that provides the desired solution to the client? Also, what is needed from a project management perspective to develop and complete the project?

Process:

1. Pick a client.
2. Meet with that client. Describe the intent of the project.
3. Discuss with the client their needs and wants. You want to build them a box. What would they use the box for (needs/wants)? What would they want it to look like (preferences)? You might need to probe at this point. If the client is unsure, then ask about interests, career, lifestyles, hobbies, etc. Do focus group type brainstorming with the client. By asking questions, you can come to a consensus on what would be a good box for this client.
4. You then need to design and build the box. Use wood, metal, or plastic. Do NOT use just cardboard, paper, and tape, or buy it pre-made (pre-fabricated).
5. If you have access to a 3-D printer, you may use it.
6. Your budget is $20. You may not exceed the budget. Include receipts.
7. Build the box.
8. Present the box to your client. (It is their box to keep.) Assess their satisfaction and get their feedback. Does the box meet their expectations? Will they use the box (for its intended purpose)? What do they think of the design?

Analysis:

1. Focus is on meeting the customer’s needs or wants through quality, creativity, and innovation. Is the design, features, and/or materials novel in terms of use and application.
2. How would you classify your client’s market segment? If you were marketing the box as a new product, what would be your target market?
3. What solution are you providing to your client?
4. What particular attributes does the box have?
5. Evaluate the box with a focus on design, function, and costs.
6. Assess the project management steps you needed to go through to complete the box.
7. Research – find three articles (from business publications) that discuss strategic project management involving product development.
   1. Do you agree or disagree with the conclusions in the article?
   2. What do the authors consider to be the most important considerations in project management for product development? How were these points reflected in your experience?
8. Select three references from the textbook about how to manage innovation.
   1. Summarize what you learned from each article and reference. (Cite all six sources).

Deliverables:

1. The Box! Presented to your client.
2. Numerous photos of you building the box and materials used. Photos of the finished product from all seven angles (4 sides, inside, top, bottom). Include any unique features.
3. Powerpoint or Prezi Presentation Deck (summarize findings):
   1. Introduction & Overview
   2. Cover each of the areas discussed above.
   3. What did you learn from working with the client? Utilize marketing principles.
   4. What did you learn from developing the box? Utilize strategic project management principles.
   5. What did you learn about assessing customer needs/wants, translating those needs/wants into a product design, and delivering the final product?
   6. Where were your findings consistent with the conclusions of the articles and references you researched? Where were did they differ?
   7. Conclusion: what specific project management and product development (innovation) lessons did you learn from the project?
   8. Be creative. Use audio and video to make the presentation come alive.
4. Report:
   1. 8-10 pages, single spaced.
   2. Sections:
      1. Introduction
      2. Project Details (why, how, who, what, when, where – emphasize why and how)
      3. Interactions with client – from initial meeting to feedback
      4. Photos
      5. Analysis:
         1. Cover each of the information and analysis areas discussed above.
         2. What marketing and strategic management concepts are applicable to this project?
         3. Explore the marketing, product development, innovation, and strategic management concepts applicable to this project that was summarized in the presentation deck.
         4. Make sure you use the research you did (3 references) and the principles from the text (3 references).
      6. Future work applications (3 well thought out ideas on what you would have done differently in the project)
      7. Conclusion
      8. Textbook:
         Strategic Management 4e, Rothaermel, McGraw–Hill, ISBN 978–1–259–92762.

Analysis of Famous Leaders
The purpose of this project is to apply the concepts and theories in the course to the analysis
of leadership by a famous or well-known leader. The project provides students an opportunity to
learn more about a specific type of leader that is especially interesting to them.
Students can select any type of leader for whom there is sufficient information to provide a
good analysis of leadership processes and outcomes. Examples include political leaders, military
leaders, business executives, religious leaders, sports coaches, and leaders of social movements.
The student should read at least three separate sources (biographies and articles) that provide
enough detail to identify specific traits and skills, behaviors, influence processes, and relevant
aspects of the situation. The most useful type of source is a biographical account of the leader’s
activities and accomplishments. Other relevant sources may include: an autobiographical account
or memoirs written by the leader, a detailed, analytical article written by someone besides the
leader, filmed biographies or documentaries about the leader, and dramatized accounts of
significant events involving the leader. All sources should be from legitimate/respectable outlets
and clearly cited in the paper.
A minimum requirement of the paper is to identify specific behaviors and refer to relevant
theories to explain why the behaviors were appropriate or inappropriate in the situation faced by
the leader. Students should describe some detailed incidents involving effective or ineffective
behavior by the leader to support their analysis. Even better is to identify reasons why the leader
was successful enough to become famous. Both strengths and weaknesses of each leader should
be identified. Issues of ethical leadership should be considered as well. It is helpful to use quotes
and detailed descriptions of selected incidents to support conclusions about the leader’s behavior
and influence on followers. The source for any quotes or factual details should be clearly cited.

i will attach some of the powerpoint/slides relevant after the question is accepted.

i think choosing 2/3 leaders would be good.

Seeking for research paper/essay writing assistance. There are 5 open questions around Governance, Risk and Compliance that would need to be addressed in consideration of the below requirements:

1. The assignment requires regulatory and compliance expertise from an excellent English speaker.
2. Answers should be made under US legislation (possibly New York) with some comparisons with the EU legislation. Field of choice: IT.
2. Please collate the assignment as a single document in a Microsoft Word format.

3. All marking is anonymous, which means your name should not appear on your work.

4. All work should be properly referenced. 

5. The total word count for this assignment should be no less than 3,300 (approx 12 pages). This includes all in-text references and appendices but excludes any footnotes, reference page or contents page. N.B. Appendices should only be used in exceptional circumstances and should consist of only brief extracts or tables. 

6. The number of words per part of the question should be in proportion to the number of marks allocated. 


7. Please see below the questions – appreciate your efforts!

Delivery Date of order : 11-Jun-2021

Q1

Explain why internationally agreed standards of regulation are important, highlighting the benefits from having these in place at both an international and jurisdictional level. Support your answer with relevant examples.

DRAFTING NOTES: Focus is on the different roles of internal stakeholders involved in supporting effective GRC practices within regulated firms and this could include those such as the board, the compliance function, risk management operations, for example. However, irrespective of the selections made it is how the writer support their selection (through consideration of relevant responsibilities, resulting activities and so on) and provide examples in doing so that will effectively demonstrate knowledge and understanding. Examples should therefore be apparent, ideally one for each of the stakeholders referred to, to illustrate how the activities of each contributes to the effectiveness of the approach overall. Types of topics that could be covered here include supporting effective culture, policies, systems, controls, training, education and so on, with, examiners assessing efficacy in how well these support their intended purpose and explanation provided.

Q2

Identify two regulatory directives or initiatives that have been implemented, or are in the process of being implemented, in a jurisdiction and sector of your choice. Consider the implementation process and show, through the use of practical examples, how this has impacted or has the potential to impact upon your chosen jurisdiction and sector, and on a particular regulated firm within that jurisdiction/sector.

DRAFTING NOTES: the goal is to demonstrate the relevance of the chosen bodies activities for the overall regulatory environment and also for a particular jurisdiction, so examiners would expect to see consideration of this in respect of topics such as international/local standards, jurisdiction/sector aims and objectives, global initiatives/focus, and such like, with practical examples provided in support of the commentary included.

Q3

Describe the assessment made by the regulator of a sector and jurisdiction of your choice prior to a firm being authorised by them. Within this, explain the purpose and methodology of this assessment, make clear the relevance of this for the firm and provide examples to illustrate the approach adopted.

DRAFTING NOTES: The writer shall select an example of failure in corporate governance in a regulated firm that has occurred within the last five years. Unfortunately, there are many of these to choose from (a number of which are referred to throughout the earlier Units of the course text). Having selected such an example, an effective answer should briefly describe what happened (with an emphasis required here on a description, rather than more generally writing about, together with relative brevity) then assess the consequences for the firm involved (so there should be some form of assessment apparent). The writer should provide their views, therefore views should be apparent, on the lessons that could be learned from that failure – this is the focus of the latter part of the question. Focus here is to demonstrate practical understanding of corporate governance and its relevance

Q4

Thomas is a member of the compliance function team at a firm regulated in a jurisdiction and sector of your choice. He has been asked by his line manager, the head of regulatory compliance, to contribute to an upcoming training day for new members of the team by preparing a paper to act as the basis of part of the training. In this, he has been asked to demonstrate why and how a wide range of matters – such as an economic downturn, the emergence of scandals, or other such significant events – have the potential to influence the development of regulation in that jurisdiction, and to explain the relevance of this development for firms regulated within that jurisdiction and sector.

With reference to the above scenario and to the fundamental objectives of regulation:

discuss why and how matters such as an economic downturn, the emergence of scandals, or other significant events have the potential to influence the development of regulation in your chosen jurisdiction and sector, and

highlight and recommend the most important messages you, as a compliance professional, would want to ensure were communicated to new staff members attending a training day (such as that referred to in the scenario), supporting your views with reasoning and examples.

DRAFTING NOTES: This question draws on topics referred to across the earlier units of the course text. Regulatory focus, themes, supervision requirements, fit and properness test, and wider topics such as reputation are all possible considerations in answering this question, which references the information provided by fines to act as a backdrop to assessing the writer’s understanding of why the regulator’s focus is of importance to regulated firms. In a satisfactory answer, the writer should identify one of the themes evident from recent fines issued by a regulator of a sector of their choice, selecting appropriate examples to illustrate their views. Themes such as focus on individuals, honesty and integrity, system and control failings, size of fines, etc. are examples of what might be apparent but here it is again not so much the theme that the candidate highlights but how they have supported their comments on this through their selection of examples to illustrate their views that is most important. Specifically, the writer need to discuss (i.e. there should be inclusion of the facts and some interpretation from different sides of the argument, with the aim of arriving at a conclusion, rather than just writing generally around the subject matter) and make clear what can be inferred from these themes about the current and intended focus of the regulator (this is an opportunity for the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge about the current and intended focus and the way in which the regulator is prioritising action in these areas), then explain (so an explanation should be apparent, again rather than just writing about) the relevance of this theme to a firm authorised by that regulator (for example covering topics such as prioritisation of issues, hot topics, areas of focus within the firm, etc., as appropriate re the nature of that firm and its products/services)

Q.5

The transparency and accountability of the regulator is crucial to the effectiveness of the regulatory system.

With reference to the chosen jurisdiction, regulated sector of IT and to the above statement, evaluate the responsibilities of the regulator(s), showing how the regulator’s transparency and accountability is ensured and demonstrating the relevance of this for the effectiveness of the regulatory system overall. You should include examples to support the points made.

DRAFTING NOTES: This question provides the writer with an open opportunity to demonstrate their thinking around a topic of practical relevance, consideration of which is inherent within the field. Reasonable responses will demonstrate consideration of the various factors that contribute to the statement and discuss these (i.e. there should be inclusion of the facts and their interpretation from different sides of the argument, with the aim of arriving at a conclusion) however the broad nature of the question phrasing gives scope for the writer to be open in their approach and, in so doing, provides more able individuals with the opportunity to really demonstrate depth of practical understanding around the issues at hand. In an effective answer, the question posed in the statement will have been addressed – essentially this should form the backdrop to the discussion. There should be some form of evaluation of the impact of the different approaches in the context of its impact on GRC activities, which requires the writer to consider the impact of working in an environment/within a culture of just meeting minimum requirements (for example with a focus on box ticking, doing the minimum possible, etc.) compared to working in one in which all act in an ethical way more generally (i.e. where meeting expectations re compliance is part of normal day-to-day business practice). Each of these opposing types of business culture would have a definite practical impact in terms of how the firm and those within it viewed compliance and related activity, with obvious consequences for many, including the compliance function and how they approach their role. In short, numerous topics for the writer to choose from in their discussion, with examiners expecting to see addressing of the different elements and assessing predominantly on how effectively the writer have utilised their choice of topics to address the main focus of the question. The writer should include examples that relate to the chosen topics and their discussions around them. Real life examples would be useful, whilst illustrative examples are of course acceptable.

Regarding
sources/references: please use at least 10 sources including
the International Compliance Association (ICA) online materials together
with academic books and other relevant materials. N.B. Plagiarism free
is a MUST. Screens will be made using Turnitin detection software that
checks for passages found elsewhere on the Internet, in books and
journals, or in work previously submitted. All citations must be in
light of the Blueprint citation ed 19th and or more updated.

Proper title page, bibliography and correct headings need to be included for full marks.

Use the course material and recommended readings to “specifically” answer the questions, and other criteria listed. You will “only” be marked on successfully answering the listed questions in the section under a given heading, and on meeting the listed criteria. You need to stay on topic and answer questions under the heading.

Project Managers have many challenges delivering projects on time, on budget, and within the agreed to quality and scope. A contributing factor to the success or failure of a project is the project manager’s ability to put a team together from across different functional groups within the organization and make a fully functioning team. This is often difficult given many factors. Your assignment is to write an essay up to 1500 words, addressing both parts of the assignment stated below. Part A is worth 12 marks and Part B is worth 18 marks.

PART A:

1. Provide a clear definition of a conventional team – what are the characteristics?
2. Provide a clear definition of a project team – how is it different from a conventional team?
3. Discuss the challenges that a PM faces that differ from what a functional manager would experience.

PART B:

1. Describe the characteristics of each stage of the Tuckman model and relate how a project manager can address these to quickly move a team to perform.
2. Describe the characteristics of each team role description of the Belbin model and relate how a project manager can use these in a project team environment.
3. Compare and contrast the Tuckman and Belbin models and explain the benefits and drawbacks of each model when applied to a project team.
4. Which model would you use and why?

Proper References

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management adheres to the APA Style. All papers and works submitted must be adhere to its formatting and manner of citation.

NOTE: Three Separate Assignments

Discussions 1: HR Knowledge 3: Training and Development

Thoroughly review the following video:

Based on your review, please respond to the following:

The CEO has approved funding for your project to create a training and development system for the organization. She now wants you to explain your process on how you will create training programs for the new system and why your process will add value to the company. NOTE: You are addressing a CEO and not regular employees so keep your response both strategic and high level.

Note: Your response to the discussion must be informative, be supported with research, and follow the requirements set by this course 

Resource:

Discussion 2: Total Rewards Knowledge 3: Compensation Fundamentals

Successful compensation programs are the result of well-defined and closely managed systems. It also sets the tone for an overall total reward package. Visit the following website: http://www.totalrsolutions.com/what-does-compensation-have-to-do-with-fmla/ …and read the information. Next, make your case with at least 3 key points why organizations need to know what compensation has to do with FMLA. Make sure your response is relevant.

Note: Your response to the discussion must be informative, be supported with research, and follow the requirements set by this course.

Assignment: Sales Force Compensation

1. For companies that have a mission of selling, a major objective is to motivate the salespeople. While many factors go into motivating these people, one of the primary factors is the compensation plan that describes how they will be rewarded. Research a large organization’s sales force and its compensation plan. Write a five- to seven-page paper in which you:
   1. In order to motivate the sales force to produce the highest number of clients, describe six features of an effective total rewards program.
   2. Describe the behaviors of the sales force that are targeted with the compensation plan.
   3. Assess how a value proposition is achieved for current and future employees in the plan you have outlined.
   4. Based upon the type of plan you have created, indicate how attracted you think future salespeople may be to this plan.
   5. Use at least five quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other websites do not quality as academic resources.

   This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

   • Assess the effectiveness of a total rewards program in motivating salespeople.

I will be attaching templates below and ill send you my past assignments when we chat becos i cant attach alot files here

Need PROJECT CLOSEOUT REPORTS AND LESSONS LEARNED REGISTER(Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course and working in a group. )AND NO PLAGARISM

OVERVIEW

1. Assignment Background and Description

In order to complete this assignment successfully, you need to demonstrate an ability to close your capstone project. This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade. 10% for plan updates, and 10% for the presentation component. This assignment is a group assignment, so you will work with the other members of your project team to develop further aspects of your project plan and presentation. All team members must participate in the presentation.

2. Assignment Scope

Your project plan execution needs to allow for the assessment of the learning outcomes in section 5 of the course outline. Below is a list of the learning outcomes to be assessed in this assignment. It is assumed that all of the projects work (deliverables) is at the 100% completion point.

5.1 Define how to close both the overall project and all phases leading up to the project’s transition to operations

3. High-Level Requirements

From the list of learning outcomes above, the items listed in table 4-1 of the PMBOK (pg. 89), your existing resources from previous assignments, along with any organizational process assets at your disposal, create the following:

 Complete all of the required steps to close your project

 Include a final project status report

 Create reports on lessons learned. Report on lessons learned at the group level.

 Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course and working in a group.

4. Deliverables

A closed project management plan in MS Word format that includes a MS Project file, and all of the items in the high level requirements.

5. Organizational Process Assets

Your assignment should use the book of forms, the book of techniques, and the PMBOK guide, as the standard for any documents submitted. Basically, if there is a form available, use it!

I will be attaching templates below and ill send you my past assignments when we chat becos i cant attach alot files here

Need PROJECT CLOSEOUT REPORTS AND LESSONS LEARNED REGISTER(Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course and working in a group. )AND NO PLAGARISM

OVERVIEW

1. Assignment Background and Description

In order to complete this assignment successfully, you need to demonstrate an ability to close your capstone project. This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade. 10% for plan updates, and 10% for the presentation component. This assignment is a group assignment, so you will work with the other members of your project team to develop further aspects of your project plan and presentation. All team members must participate in the presentation.

2. Assignment Scope

Your project plan execution needs to allow for the assessment of the learning outcomes in section 5 of the course outline. Below is a list of the learning outcomes to be assessed in this assignment. It is assumed that all of the projects work (deliverables) is at the 100% completion point.

5.1 Define how to close both the overall project and all phases leading up to the project’s transition to operations

3. High-Level Requirements

From the list of learning outcomes above, the items listed in table 4-1 of the PMBOK (pg. 89), your existing resources from previous assignments, along with any organizational process assets at your disposal, create the following:

 Complete all of the required steps to close your project

 Include a final project status report

 Create reports on lessons learned. Report on lessons learned at the group level.

 Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course and working in a group.

4. Deliverables

A closed project management plan in MS Word format that includes a MS Project file, and all of the items in the high level requirements.

5. Organizational Process Assets

Your assignment should use the book of forms, the book of techniques, and the PMBOK guide, as the standard for any documents submitted. Basically, if there is a form available, use it!

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, all students are required to read Chapter 9 in the book, The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. In addition to Chapter 9, review your assigned chapter according to the first letter of your last name provided in the list below:

• If your last name begins with A, B, C, read Chapter 1
• If your last name begins with D, E, F, read Chapter 2
• If your last name begins with G, H, I, read Chapter 3
• If your last name begins with J, K, L, read Chapter 4
• If your last name begins with M, N, O, read Chapter 5
• If your last name begins with P, Q, R, read Chapter 6
• If your last name begins with S, T, U, V, read Chapter 7 ** Last name start with S**
• If your last name begins with W, X, Y, Z, read Chapter 8

After reading your assigned chapter, create a slide presentation linking what you have read in The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success to the theories of capital allocation in the textbook, Foundations of Financial Management.

In your presentation,

• Describe the CEO and the example of the company (one to two slides).
• Examine the theoretical application of capital allocation (one to two slides).
• Explain how the CEO highlighted in your required chapter used the theories of capital allocation and applied them to his or her situation (two to three slides). You may also want to use Chapter 9 from The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success.
• Summarize three key takeaways you learned from linking the textbook theory to the real-world scenario highlighted in your required chapter (one to two slides).
• Note: You are not required to record your presentation and will be graded on the submitted slides only.

The Outsiders presentation

• Must be five to nine slides in length (not including title and references slides) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.), as outlined in the Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation (Links to an external site.) resource. You need to include speaker notes for each slide. Review the Add Speaker Notes to Your Slides (Links to an external site.) resource for support.
• Must include a separate title slide with the following:
  • Title of presentation in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • Student’s name
  • Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Due date

I will be attaching templates below and ill send you my past assignments when we chat becos i cant attach alot files here

Need PROJECT CLOSEOUT REPORTS AND LESSONS LEARNED REGISTER(Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course
and working in a group. )AND NO PLAGARISM

OVERVIEW

1. Assignment Background and Description

In order to complete this assignment successfully, you need to demonstrate an ability to close your capstone project.
This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade. 10% for plan updates, and 10% for the presentation component.
This assignment is a group assignment, so you will work with the other members of your project team to develop
further aspects of your project plan and presentation. All team members must participate in the presentation.

2. Assignment Scope

Your project plan execution needs to allow for the assessment of the learning outcomes in section 5 of the course
outline. Below is a list of the learning outcomes to be assessed in this assignment. It is assumed that all of the
projects work (deliverables) is at the 100% completion point.

5.1 Define how to close both the overall project and all phases leading up to the project’s transition to operations

3. High-Level Requirements

From the list of learning outcomes above, the items listed in table 4-1 of the PMBOK (pg. 89), your existing resources
from previous assignments, along with any organizational process assets at your disposal, create the following:

 Complete all of the required steps to close your project

 Include a final project status report

 Create reports on lessons learned. Report on lessons learned at the group level.

 Each student is also to report on lessons learned, as an individual, about completing the capstone course
and working in a group.

4. Deliverables

A closed project management plan in MS Word format that includes a MS Project file, and all of the items in the high
level requirements.

5. Organizational Process Assets

Your assignment should use the book of forms, the book of techniques, and the PMBOK guide, as the standard for
any documents submitted. Basically, if there is a form available, use it!

I have a practice exam on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:30am. The practice exam will be consisted of 10 written questions. I will have one hour to complete the ten written questions. The attached are the four chapters slides along with the review sheet.

The short answer questions will primarily focus on applying the knowledge you have learned in Chapters 9, 11, 13, & 14.Five questions

Chapter 9: Compensation

The three short answer questions in Chapter 9 will require that you are familiar with: Goals of compensation: attraction, retention, motivation; three equity perceptions: internal, external and individual equity; linking the goals of compensation to the equity perceptions; linking equity perceptions to management tools, internal and external factors in determining wage mix, determining “real” wages, factors most likely to be used by organizations to set the wage ceiling and wage floor, pay ranges, range overlap, pay grades

Chapter 11: Employee Benefits

The two short answers in Chapter 11 will require that you are familiar with: Determining benefits strategy in terms of the benefits mix and benefits cost; required benefits: social security, unemployment insurance, workers compensation insurance, family medical leave, health insurance; voluntary benefits: pensions and retirement plans (differences between defined benefit v. defined contribution plans), vesting; Laws: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provisions

Chapter 13: Employee Rights and Discipline

The two short answer questions in Chapter 13 will require that you are familiar with: Employment rights, privacy rights; role of HR and supervisor in employee discipline; basic standards of discipline; progressive discipline, positive discipline

Chapter 14: Labor Relations

The three short answer questions in Chapter 14 will require that you are familiar with: Three primary phases of the labor relations process (organizing, bargaining, contract administration); reasons for decline in union membership; Railway Labor Act, National Labor Relations Act – NLRA, also known as Wagner Act), Unfair labor practices (ULPs) – Management ULPs (under NLRA) and Union ULPs (under Taft-Hartley Act), Taft-Hartley Act, LandrumGriffin Act, Differences between RLA and Wagner (NLRA); Duty of Fair Representation; collective bargaining issues and power tactics in collective bargaining – strikes (economic, ULP, secondary, sympathy, & wildcat strikes), permanent v. temporary replacements during different types of strikes

I have a practice exam on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:30am. The practice exam will be consisted of 10 written questions. I will have one hour to complete the ten written questions. The attached are the four chapters slides along with the review sheet.

The short answer questions will primarily focus on applying the knowledge you have learned in Chapters 9, 11, 13, & 14.Five questions

Chapter 9: Compensation

The three short answer questions in Chapter 9 will require that you are familiar with: Goals of compensation: attraction, retention, motivation; three equity perceptions: internal, external and individual equity; linking the goals of compensation to the equity perceptions; linking equity perceptions to management tools, internal and external factors in determining wage mix, determining “real” wages, factors most likely to be used by organizations to set the wage ceiling and wage floor, pay ranges, range overlap, pay grades

Chapter 11: Employee Benefits

The two short answers in Chapter 11 will require that you are familiar with: Determining benefits strategy in terms of the benefits mix and benefits cost; required benefits: social security, unemployment insurance, workers compensation insurance, family medical leave, health insurance; voluntary benefits: pensions and retirement plans (differences between defined benefit v. defined contribution plans), vesting; Laws: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provisions

Chapter 13: Employee Rights and Discipline

The two short answer questions in Chapter 13 will require that you are familiar with: Employment rights, privacy rights; role of HR and supervisor in employee discipline; basic standards of discipline; progressive discipline, positive discipline

Chapter 14: Labor Relations

The three short answer questions in Chapter 14 will require that you are familiar with: Three primary phases of the labor relations process (organizing, bargaining, contract administration); reasons for decline in union membership; Railway Labor Act, National Labor Relations Act – NLRA, also known as Wagner Act), Unfair labor practices (ULPs) – Management ULPs (under NLRA) and Union ULPs (under Taft-Hartley Act), Taft-Hartley Act, LandrumGriffin Act, Differences between RLA and Wagner (NLRA); Duty of Fair Representation; collective bargaining issues and power tactics in collective bargaining – strikes (economic, ULP, secondary, sympathy, & wildcat strikes), permanent v. temporary replacements during different types of strikes

Subject – Adv Managerial Accounting

3 Things are required-

A) Create a Problem Statement for the Research Topic you choose from the below list (need it within an hour MAX)

B) Article Abstracts Assignment- 8 Abstracts needed (more details are below, an example is also given)

C) Informal presentation (PowerPoint slides are not required) now word document will work).

Choose one of the following Managerial Accounting Topics

1) The Role of Managerial Accountants with the Implementation and Tracking of Capital Budgets

2) The Role of Managerial Accountants with Transfer Pricing Decisions

3) How Managerial Accountants Assist with and Monitor Departmental Budget Gaming Techniques

4) The Role of Managerial Accountants in Strategic Planning and Budgeting

5) The Role of Managerial Accountants in the Allocation of Overhead Cost Methods

6) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Use of Activity-Based Costing and Activity-Based Management

7) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Implementation and Monitoring of Total Quality Management

8) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Implementation and Monitoring of Just-In-Time Production

9) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Implementation and Monitoring of Six Sigma

10) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Implementation and Monitoring of Lean Production and Lean Accounting

11) The Role of Managerial Accountants and the Implementation and Monitoring of the Balanced Scorecard Metrics

A) Create a Problem Statement for the Research Topic. Research is about “identifying” a problem and then conducting research to find solutions to the problem. For instance, for the topic of “The role of managerial accountants and the use of activity-based costing and activity-based management”, the problem statement might be: “The cost exceeds the benefits (effectiveness and future cost savings) realized from the implementation and monitoring of ABC and ABM.”

Creating a problem statement should not be complicated or extensive. Try to keep the problem statement simple and straightforward. The problem statement above could also be used for other systems such as JIT, TQM, Six Sigma, Lean Production, BSC, strategic planning and budgeting, etc.

B) Article Abstracts Assignment- 8 Abstracts needed (more details are below, an example is also given)

• Based on your chosen research topic, find eight (8) current (published in the past five (5) years), peer-reviewed journal articles. Students must utilize Harvard Business Review articles.
• Students may not use websites, blogs, Wikipedia, news stories, magazines, etc. for their sources.

An example for the abstract is attached. Need 8 of them.

C) Informal presentation (Powerpoint slides are not required) now word document will work)

1) State their research topic

2) Briefly provide the following information on each (total 8 articles) abstract:

a. State the title of the article

b. Briefly state what the article was about and the findings

c. Describe how the article relates to their chosen research topic

For your final paper, you will review a focused HR practice or topic. As a starting point, consider your favorite HR course, then focus down into one aspect of that area. As an example, if your favorite course was Training and Development, you might consider “On the job training” as your topic of interest.

Minimum requirements for this paper are:

• APA Formatting (margins at 1″, minimum font size 12)
• Cover Page
• 15 pages in length
• 5 references from scholarly studies.

The paper should be at least 15 pages in length (excluding cover and citations) with at least five different references (one may be the text book). Please make sure the paper is free of grammar and spelling errors.

Your focus for this assignment is to identify a specific HR topic and focus your efforts on:

• Illustrating your expertise in HR by identifying opportunities for improvement with the selected topic.
• Apply concepts of HRM and explore a practical approach to the real world HRM issue.
• Propose improvements or formulate a considered opinion on the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze available literature to provide greater understanding of research topics related to the HR topic of interest.
• You should have at least 3 paragraphs, 1 full section of your paper, dedicated to recommendations for improvement. Consider this assignment a paper you are delivering to the HR Manager at a company who has asked you for help on the topic.
• Analyze the practices of HR in organizations using the concepts of the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze the approach of HRM in organizations on the selected HR topic(s), including the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach in organizations, citing relevant research and theories.

Tables, graphs, and illustrations can help bring out key points.

Remember that these are only the minimum requirements. An “A” paper will achieve a higher level of quality.

If you have any questions regarding the final paper, please let your professor know. This is a paper that you should be proud to give to a fellow HR Manager and say “Here is what I recommend.”

Attached is the rubric that will be used to grade this assignment: HRMG 6000 Final Assignment Rubric.docx

For your final paper, you will review a focused HR practice or topic. As a starting point, consider your favorite HR course, then focus down into one aspect of that area. As an example, if your favorite course was Training and Development, you might consider “On the job training” as your topic of interest.

Minimum requirements for this paper are:

• APA Formatting (margins at 1″, minimum font size 12)
• Cover Page
• 15 pages in length
• 5 references from scholarly studies.

The paper should be at least 15 pages in length (excluding cover and citations) with at least five different references (one may be the text book). Please make sure the paper is free of grammar and spelling errors.

Your focus for this assignment is to identify a specific HR topic and focus your efforts on:

• Illustrating your expertise in HR by identifying opportunities for improvement with the selected topic.
• Apply concepts of HRM and explore a practical approach to the real world HRM issue.
• Propose improvements or formulate a considered opinion on the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze available literature to provide greater understanding of research topics related to the HR topic of interest.
• You should have at least 3 paragraphs, 1 full section of your paper, dedicated to recommendations for improvement. Consider this assignment a paper you are delivering to the HR Manager at a company who has asked you for help on the topic.
• Analyze the practices of HR in organizations using the concepts of the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze the approach of HRM in organizations on the selected HR topic(s), including the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach in organizations, citing relevant research and theories.

Tables, graphs, and illustrations can help bring out key points.

Remember that these are only the minimum requirements. An “A” paper will achieve a higher level of quality.

If you have any questions regarding the final paper, please let your professor know. This is a paper that you should be proud to give to a fellow HR Manager and say “Here is what I recommend.”

Attached is the rubric that will be used to grade this assignment: HRMG 6000 Final Assignment Rubric.docx

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For your final paper, you will review a focused HR practice or topic. As a starting point, consider your favorite HR course, then focus down into one aspect of that area. As an example, if your favorite course was Training and Development, you might consider “On the job training” as your topic of interest.

Minimum requirements for this paper are:

• APA Formatting (margins at 1″, minimum font size 12)
• Cover Page
• 15 pages in length
• 5 references from scholarly studies.

The paper should be at least 15 pages in length (excluding cover and citations) with at least five different references (one may be the text book). Please make sure the paper is free of grammar and spelling errors.

Your focus for this assignment is to identify a specific HR topic and focus your efforts on:

• Illustrating your expertise in HR by identifying opportunities for improvement with the selected topic.
• Apply concepts of HRM and explore a practical approach to the real world HRM issue.
• Propose improvements or formulate a considered opinion on the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze available literature to provide greater understanding of research topics related to the HR topic of interest.
• You should have at least 3 paragraphs, 1 full section of your paper, dedicated to recommendations for improvement. Consider this assignment a paper you are delivering to the HR Manager at a company who has asked you for help on the topic.
• Analyze the practices of HR in organizations using the concepts of the HR topic of interest.
• Analyze the approach of HRM in organizations on the selected HR topic(s), including the strengths and weaknesses of the current approach in organizations, citing relevant research and theories.

Tables, graphs, and illustrations can help bring out key points.

Remember that these are only the minimum requirements. An “A” paper will achieve a higher level of quality.

If you have any questions regarding the final paper, please let your professor know. This is a paper that you should be proud to give to a fellow HR Manager and say “Here is what I recommend.”

Attached is the rubric that will be used to grade this assignment: HRMG 6000 Final As

Informational Interview (Note: I need the tutor that works with me on this to interview someone in the United States)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR CAREER EXPLORATION INTERVIEWS

Student name: __________________________________Interview #_(Just put the number 2 in here)_______

Name of professional interviewed:__________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

Business/Company: _______________________________________________

Job/Department: _________________________________________________

City/State: ______________________________________________________

Is there a potential for an internship at this company?__ Yes__ No

Is the professional you are interviewing related to you?___Yes___No

(If yes, how are they related to you?)

1.What are the job’s day-to-day functions? In other words, what do you do?

2.What personality type, skills and qualities help with this career?

3.Where can this career lead?

4.What would a typical entry level salary range be for this career?

5.What’s the best undergraduate major or specific coursework for this career?

6.Is there a graduate degree or professional certification that helps with this career? If yes, what are they?

7.What advice would you give for someone going into this career field?

Student: You will add a minimum of three more questions you would like to know about this career/job.

8.

9.

10.

Write Your Reflection:

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoroughly answer 10 questionsThoroughly answer ten questions from the Informational Interview (found in Modules). Write complete sentences.	50 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	50 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescriptive reflectionDescriptive reflection of the informational interview. Two paragraphs (100 minimum word count each – 200 total) discussing the interview, and what you learned from it.	40 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	40 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrect/accurateCompleted identifying information (name/business, etc.) listed at the beginning of the worksheet. Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, sentence/paragraph structure, throughout the document. 1 pt. deducted for every 2 errors.	10 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks	10 pts
Total Points: 100

Start-up Business Plan

Imagine you started a new business as an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia.

Please, think and share information on the following items:

1. Owners, capital structure and company profile

a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail

b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership, Corporation…..

C. Investment capital

2. Company Business Description (300 – 400 words)

A. Scope and type of business

What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you choose?

Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes your idea different?

Mission Statement

Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.

Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they live? What is your target market passionate about?

B. Business Philosophy

What is important to you in your business?

Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long term or short-term changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it?

Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture?

Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using SWOT.

Scale of the business and its growth anticipation: what is the growth rate per year for five years? What do your 5-year financials look like? What is your path to profitability?

Who is your competition and how do you beat them?

Start-up costs: what costs do you expect to make the business run for the next five years?

3. Products and Services

a. Describe in detail your products or services (Technical specifications).

b. Size of business: how many employees? How many offices and retail facilities?

c. What factors will give you competitive advantages or disadvantages? Examples, include level of quality or unique or proprietary features.

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Avoid plagiarism,The work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.

Project Assignment

For
this week we will log into the Changepoint PPM tool (formally called
Daptiv), familiarize ourselves with navigating within the tool, and
begin building out a project. We will take the fictious (or real)
project that you identified during our prior discussion (where you
developed a first draft WBS). Continue to build upon that project for
this assignment and subsequent project assignments. Be sure that your
project is thorough and includes project team members (expand the
project further if you need so that way you gain all the benefit of
understanding these concepts).

1. Watch the video in the Weeks folder on how to navigate the Changepoint PPM tool.
2. Log into Daptiv: https://login.daptiv.com/
3. Create a workspace (project) for your project.
4. Add team members to your project
5. Add your project tasks into the tool
6. Add
   durations for how long each work package will take (ignore the
   start/finish dates for now) and assign all work packages to team members
   (note you do not need to assign deliverables to team members)
   1. Watch the video within the Weeks folder on how to add in durations.
   2. Steps for adding duration and team members:
7. Add
   in Predecessors to the project; this will help show the sequence of how
   work packages relate to each other (for example, task B comes after and
   cannot be started until I finish task A; thus, task A is task B’s
   predecessor).
   1. Set beginning date of the first non-summary task to current date
   2. Add in predecessors to non-summary tasks (work packages) to begin sequencing your tasks i. Steps for adding in predecessors:
   3. Set at least two tasks to be in parallel
      1. Note this is done by having at least two tasks with the same predecessor

Implementation)
iii. Populate a project scope statement within the description field
(at least two sentences) iv. Put the planned start to today’s date and
populate the planned finish based on how long you estimated your project
might take.

v. Populate your estimated budget. vi. Set the phase to Initiation

vii.Click ‘Custom Fields’ tab on the top

x. Click Finish. Your project will now be created and visible.

v.Disregard the planned start and finish

vi.If
this is a deliverable choose that field as applicable in the bottom
right (note I forgot to mention this in the video – if you don’t select
it you won’t be penalized).

vii.Click Save

viii.Continue following that process to add in your 5+ deliverables ix. To add in work packages, click the ‘+Add’

x.Enter the title of the work package and click save.

xi.Next, drag the work package by clicking and holding down on the # column, so it falls under neat the correct deliverable.

xii.Next,
click the indent button on the top to indent the work package under the
task xiii. Continue the process to add in at least 2-3 work packages
per deliverable.

i.Click on the work package that you want to update

iii.Change
the duration field to the proper duration of the task. Note if your
task is less than a day, leave duration as 1, but populate in hours the
time the task will take in the planned work field. Daptiv will use
planned work if populated; if not it uses Duration to determine overall
project length and resource needs.

iv.Next click under Assignees and choose ‘Add Assignee’ – this assigns the task to a team member to complete.

1. Add in at least four (4) Project Risks and mitigation information.
2. Go
   back to your tasks, add another deliverable to your project called
   “Risk Planning” and include two work packages: “Schedule Risk Planning
   Session” (1 hr) and “Complete Risk Planning
3. Add in Budget and Expenses to your project.
4. Create Milestones
   1. Create a minimum of two milestones within your project.
   2. Steps:
5. Modify the lengths of a couple of tasks
   1. Do this by changing the duration of at least two of your tasks.
6. Flag the first two tasks as Done
   1. Do this by either:
7. Flag the third task as 50% complete
   1. Do this by either:
8. Next, we’ll complete a project status update – which typically is performed weekly by Project
   1. Steps for creating the status report:

a. Steps for adding a risk

d. Click Save and add in an additional three risks (for a total of four)

b.
Notice when looking at the data the system automatically populates a
risk magnitude score (likelihood x consequence) and an exposure score
(likelihood x $ impact)

Session” (2 hrs)

a. Steps for adding in expenses

b. Note we won’t add in the ‘actual expense’ information until the expenses occur in the future

(or)

Managers

8.Risk – how concerned are we in relation to the identified risks?

As
a project goes through the execution phase, project control is critical
to ensure that a project stays within the constraints of time, cost,
and scope. A project manager will use different monitoring techniques to
help keep the project within these constraints. If a project incurs
changes, becomes delayed, or costs become higher, a project manager will
execute change control to document and determine how to handle the
change.

Once
a project is completed, the project team should complete a final
project report, which is the administrative record of the completed
project, which identifies all its functional and technical components as
well as other important project history. It includes all the strengths
and weaknesses of the project as it progressed and offers a final
assessment of what went right (or wrong) throughout the life of the
project. It is essentially a “lessons learned” document of the project.

1. Log back into the Changepoint PPM (Daptiv) tool.
2. Go to Issues on the left Menu, and create two issues
   1. In the Issues screen click ‘Add’
   2. Assign a topic (short summary – 4-5 words of the issue)
   3. Add a description (more lengthy information about the issue)
   4. Set the issue as 20% complete
   5. Feel free to adjust the start date and deadline if you wish.
   6. Add an assignee to the issue by browsing the member directory and choosing yourself.
3. If
   not already existing, add a deliverable related to Project Close in
   your project with a work packages titled “Perform Lessons Learned
   Workshop” and “Complete Project Close Report.”
4. Flag all tasks as complete
   1. Complete
      this by either selecting each task and setting the status as Done, or
      you may use your shift key and select all tasks (first task -> hold
      shift key -> last task). Then right click on Status and choose ‘Mark
      as Complete’
5. Close all risks
   1. Complete this by going to your Risk list, and updating the status for each to ‘Risk Resolved’
6. Add in at least four (4) lessons learned
   1. You
      will be creative with this assignment and make up some lessons learned
      that you believe you may have learned from completing the project.
   2. Steps:
      1. Go to ‘Lessons Learned’ on the left menu
      2. Click ‘Add’ on the top
      3. Complete the fields: Lesson Type, Topic, Lesson, and Impact.
      4. Repeat to add in at least three different lessons learned.
7. Update project status to complete

1. Using the ‘Status’ button in the top right.
2. Update the ‘State” field to ‘Completed’
3. Update the ‘Phase’ field to ‘Close Out’
4. Within
   the Update Notes add in 2-3 sentences on what you learned this week.
   Also add in 1-2 sentences about your experience with Daptiv.

8. Runs/save a project report and submit to the instructor for grading

ATTATCHING ASSIGNMENT 1 BELOW

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you and your group will need to use your stakeholder register and
stakeholder engagement plan from assignment 1 to create a communications management plan for the project. You
will need to complete a communication requirements analysis on your stakeholders before you can complete your
plan. Your communications management plan must include all the elements of a communications management plan
as described in the PMBOK v6 on page 377. Your plan must utilize all the communications methods described on
page 374 of the PMBOK v6. You must also provide samples of communications for each of the communications
methods. The samples must be specific to your stakeholders and contain relevant project information. You may use
the communications management plan template posted on the Moodle page as a starting point for your plan. The
template may require modification to meet the requirements of this assignment.

2. High-Level Requirements

Stakeholder Register: Include your stakeholder register from Assignment #1

Stakeholder Engagement Plan: Include your stakeholder engagement plan from Assignment #1

Communications Management Plan: Your communications management plan should describe how your projects
communications will be structured, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness. The plan should contain the
following information:

Stakeholder communication requirements

Information to be communicated

Escalation processes

Reason for the distribution of that information

Timeframe and frequency for the distribution

Person responsible for communicating the information

Person responsible for authorizing the release of confidential information

Person of groups who will receive the information

Methods or technologies used to convey the information

Resources allocated for communications activities

Method for updating and refining the plan

Glossary • Constraints and assumptions

Any additional supporting documentation

Samples of Communications: Provide samples of communications for each of the communications methods
defined in the communications management plan (excluding face-to-face)

3. Deliverables

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, and all the
items listed in the high-level requirements section. The power/interest grid may be submitted as a separate Excel file.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed usingTimes New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment 1

Reference Source:

Textbook:-

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: –

Case: PwC

Please read the case “PwC” from Chapter 3 “Organizational Commitment”Page: – 83given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1.Compare the findings described above for Millennials to your own views on Millennial characteristics. What surprises you about the findings? What doesn’t surprise you?(1.25 Marks )(Min words 150-200)

2.If you think about the three types of commitment—affective, continuance, and normative—which do you think is most changed among Millennials (or twenty-somethings)? In what way?(1.25 Marks )(Min words 150-200)

3.Consider all the initiatives and programs PwC uses to inspire employee loyalty. Do most of those seek to “move the needle” on affective commitment, continuance commitment, or normative commitment?(1.25 Marks )(Min words 200)

Part:-2

Discussionquestion: –Please read Chapter 3 “organizational commitment” Carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4.Which type of organizational commitment (affective, continuance, or normative) do you think is most important to the majority of employees? Which do you think is most important to you?(1.25 Marks )(Min words 200-300)

Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

Due date for the submission of Assignment:- 1

• Assignment-1 should posted in the Black Board by end of Week-04.
• The due date for the submission of Assignment-1 is end of Week-07.

Answer:

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2.

3.

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Assuming that your project has been formally authorized by the project sponsor and funding has been approved, now it is time to start your planning phase. Project management is typically a team-based management methodology. For training purposes, however, you will work alone on this project. The objectives of the lab assignments are to use MS Project to develop a project schedule and to create a cost baseline.

1. Create a new project file in Microsoft Project and use the “Save as” function to rename the file with your last name, your first initial, and your project title. Example: AlexisJ_EletricTruckProject. (1point).

1. Use the file Properties in Microsoft Project to enter a brief description of the project objectives. Remember, project objectives must be SMART. Complete the other Properties as appropriate. (Hint: Go to File>Info>Project Information>Advanced Properties>Summary). (2points)

1. From the Gantt chart view, with the Entry Table applied, enter a total of 10 deliverables or subdeliverables for your project in the Task Name column, including project management. Remember, typically a deliverable is a component part of the project and is expressed as a noun/adjective – NOT a verb. (7points).

1. Break down the deliverables of your project into work packages and tasks and enter them as subtasks under the deliverables. Break down the work packages into project activities. Note that unlike deliverables, activities are the actual actions you need to perform to complete the deliverables/work packages or phases. Activities are expressed as verb phrases. If you need a hint, take a look at the attached file provided as an example. Enter at least 20 tasks. (7 points)
2. Use the “Indent/Outdent Task” command from the Task tab in Microsoft Project to create a hierarchy of deliverables/work packages/activities. This hierarchy will help you plan better your project. (1point)
3. Add a column for Indicators. This will show where there are notes, overallocations, etc. (1 point)

1. Use the default WBS coding system in MS Project to code your WBS. (Hint: From the Format tab> Outline Number). (1point)

Note: Remember that planning is an iterative process. You can always revise your plan as more information becomes available. Your project activities must be completely original – do not copy information from another source. You will receive a zero score for any assignments that are not original.

Hint: Take a look at the attached file to see how to structure your deliverables, work packages, and activities. Pay careful attention to the nomenclature.

Papers must be typed, double-spaced, using 12 point Times New Roman font. Please include a title page – this does NOT count toward your 12-13 page count for the paper. The paper must follow Turabian citation format, using FOOTNOTES. Please include a bibliography, which is in addition to your 10-12 pages of text. You will need to use at least 5 sources. Please clear your topic and sources with me.

You must turn in your paper the day it is due. Papers will not be accepted more than 24 hours after the due date. Please proofread – there will be deductions for spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization errors. Do not use contractions unless they are part of a formal quote. Do not use the internet except for research in peer-reviewed journals. Base your writing on YOUR research. Footnotes must be single-spaced and follow Turabian format. Footnotes must be in 10 point font. Please see me if you have questions about footnotes, or the paper in general. If plagiarism is discovered, you will be reported to the Dean and appropriate action will be taken, the least of which will be a “0” on your paper, and possibly a “0” for the class along with further disciplinary action.

Here are the sources and paper topic is attached

mith, Bonnie G.. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Rupp, Leila J.. Worlds of women : the making of an international women’s movement. United Kingdom: Princeton University Press, 1997.

Evans, Sara. Tidal Wave: How Women Changed America at Century’s End. United Kingdom: Free Press, 2010.

Rowbotham, Sheila. Women, Resistance and Revolution: A History of Women and Revolution in the Modern World. United Kingdom: Verso, 2014.

Freedman, Estelle. No Turning Back: The History of Feminism and the Future of Women. United Kingdom: Random House Publishing Group, 2007.

Mies, Maria. Patriarchy and Accumulation on a World Scale: Women in the International Division of Labour. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014.

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
• Directions:ü
• All students are encouraged to use
  their own words.
  ü
• Be three to five pages in length
  (1000-1200 words),
• which does not include the title page, abstract or required
  reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
  ü
• Write a three-part essay (i.e., an
  essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a
  conclusion paragraph).
  ü
• Use Saudi Electronic University
  academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
  ü
• Use proper referencing (APA style)
  to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
  ü
• Support your submission with course
  material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two
  scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
  ü
• It is strongly
  encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment Originality
  Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the
  grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.
• Essay
  Write an essay on the
  ‘Role of Technology and Innovation in the realization of vision 2030 KSA’.
  Use examples, peer-reviewed journals to support your submission. This essay
  must be at least 1200-words in length

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

• Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation strategically

Essay:

Write an essay on the ‘Role of Technology and Innovation in the realization of vision 2030 KSA’. Use examples, peer-reviewed journals to support your submission. This essay must be at least 1200-words in length.

Directions:

• All students are encouraged to use their own words.
• Be four to five pages in length (1000-1200 words), which does not include the title page, abstract or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Write a three-part essay (i.e., an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph).
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
• Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
• It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.
• Instructions
  – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
  ·
• The
  Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via
  allocated folder.
• Students
  are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced
  for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover
  page.
• Students
  must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying
  from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO
  marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12,
  double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will
  be considered plagiarism).

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• This assignment is an individual assignment.
• The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented. This also includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submitted assignments will NOT be entertained.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

• Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally (C.L.O :1)
• Define different perspectives and concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations. (C.L.O :2)
• Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (C.L.O :3)

Assignment Instructions:

• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
• On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the search bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: “Is Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?”

Author: Rebecca Knight

Date of Publication:April 14, 2021

Published: Harvard Business Review

Assignment Questions:(Marks 05)

Read the attached article titled as “Is Your Team Solving Problems, or Just Identifying Them?” by Rebecca Knight, published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

1. Summarize the article and explain the main issues discussed in the article. (In 500-600 words) (Marks 2)
2. What do you think about the article in relations to what you have learnt in the course about improving decision-making and problem-solving skills?Use additional reference to support your argument. (In 300-500 words)(Marks 2)

Critical Thinking Question

1. Successful teams—whether in sports or business—usually perform well because each member contributes talents and skills to the group effort. What contribution do problem-solving skills make to team efforts? Provide at least one example that illustrates your points. (Mark 1)

Final Assignment

If you choose not to complete the lollipop moment papers, this is an alternate research/deductive reasoning assignment worth 50 points. Papers are due on 5/4. If you do not do not want to do the final assignment either, you can submit this paper for two different companies. Paper should be 10 pages, double spaced. Your understanding of class concepts will help guide the paper.

• 50 point paper

Students will be asked to research and create opinions on a company. We learned in class that a company’s culture drives all other areas of the management process: How we Control, How we Plan, How we Organize, and most importantly, How we Lead. Students will research the culture and best practices of a company of their choice (large and small) and answer the below questions. The cultural section should be fact-based and researched. They will then deduce, based on what we learned in class, how the company would execute the remaining managerial process questions. Ultimately, since none of you are employed by the organizations you will write about (most likely), you will have to use your insights from class to support how you feel the culture would impact people within the organization. For grading purposes for those questions, your supporting arguments will be just as important as your conclusions.

PAPER RUBRIC (50 POINTS)

Quality of writing/sources used. (10 points) Are your arguments thought out? Do you support your opinions consistently with content from the book and class? Were your sources varied?

Research company and discuss insight into its cultures. (15 points) What’s common in the industry? What’s unique? Who is praised for their culture? Who is having issues?. How do companies reinforce and reward their culture? What values do you see over and over again? What leadership styles and philosophies are used throughout the industry? Who are the heroes? How innovative is the industry and how has the culture helped foster that innovation (or lack thereof)? What is it like to actually work in this industry? Balance angry missives from ex-employees with researched articles.

Research company and discuss insights into how they organize their employees. (10 points—if unable to find concrete facts, form opinions and support arguments based on your culture research) How does the industry organize their salary employees? What are the typical reporting structures? Which ones work and which ones don’t? What are the pros and cons of various cultures? What is the best reporting structure for this company?

How does this company plan for the future? (5 points) Historically, what planning milestones does the industry use? What current events and trends are important? How do various companies in this industry approach strategic and daily planning? Does this industry use differing strategies to differentiate themselves to customers? To employees? What are they various types of growth models used in the industry?

What controls are in place at this company? (5 points) At what level would plans be made? When would they be made? How would they be made?

Would you be a fit at this company? (5 points)

All the bolded topics above need discussed. Not every specific question asked needs answered. They are listed as a guide to get you thinking about how the culture you research impacts how the company could organize, plan, and make decisions.

Strategic Planning Assignment

Kindly note that:

– All points are to be discussed in 3000 to 4000 words.

– Plagiarism (copy and paste from the internet or other resources) should not exceed 20%.

– No PDFs will be accepted.

You have successfully gained a junior management role in the UK in an organisation called Vista, which is a multi-national company. This is an interesting time for the business as it has decided to review its mission, vision and strategic direction. In this process the Board wishes to involve staff at various levels in the organisation and it has established a series of teams which will look at the strategy and feedback their work to the Board. You have been asked to join Team Singapore which is comprised of staff from across the company. It will work virtually before meeting in Singapore for a final face to face session.

This is an exciting opportunity for your personal and career development and you are keen to make the most of it.

Task 1

In preparation for the first virtual meeting you decide to make detailed notes in which you:

• explain organisational vision, mission, strategy and business plans and the relationships between them
• explain how external factors affect organisations and how changes in the external environment affect organisational strategy
• evaluate how stakeholder expectations influence organisations

LO1 AC 1.1

LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Task 2

At the first virtual meeting of the team all members have been asked to make an individual contribution, which will be circulated to other team members prior to the next meeting. Your task is to provide a document which:

• analyses the mission and vision statements of named organisations.
• evaluates the impact of a named organisation’s vision and mission on its strategy.
• analyses how external influences affect organisational strategy in a named organisation.

To gain a merit grade you must have a further section in the document which:

To gain a distinction grade you must add another section to the document which:

LO 1 AC 1.2, 1M1, 2D1

Task 3

Following the virtual meeting you have been asked to review an organisation’s strategy and business plans as this may influence thinking for Vista’s future direction.

Produce a presentation with accompanying notes which:

• explains the importance of review in developing organisational strategy and business plans.
• evaluates the tools which can be used to review organisational strategy and business plans

To gain a merit grade your presentation must also:

• review the position of an organisation in its current market using appropriate tools.

To gain a distinction grade your presentation must also:

• analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation’s current business strategy and business plans.

LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3M1, 3D1

Task 4

Whilst completing the above tasks your team has decided that there is clearly a number of strategic options to consider. With this in mind you decide to model strategy options for a smaller organisation as an illustration. Produce a document for circulation which develops:

• strategy options for a chosen organisation, using modelling tools
• criteria for reviewing the potential strategy options.

To gain a merit grade you must also:

• apply the criteria and evaluate the options for delivering the strategic direction of the organisation you have chosen.

LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2, 4M1

Task 5

The Board has decided that the meeting in Singapore should take place and you have received your travel and accommodation documents. The agenda for the meeting will include how to create a strategic plan. In preparation for this critical meeting you decide to produce a file for your own use. The file will:

• explain the structure of a plan needed to deliver the strategy
• explain how stakeholders are involved in the formulation of the plan
• provide a dissemination process to ensure stakeholders are informed and committed to the plan.
• create monitoring systems to ensure the successful implementation of a strategic plan.
• construct a strategic plan for a named organisation.
  • The learner must develop strategy options for a named organisation, using at least two modelling tools. The modelling tools must be appropriately applied and lead to relevant and feasible options. There needs to a range of criteria which are specific, enabling a thorough review to take place.

To gain a merit grade you must also:

To gain a distinction grade you must also:

LO5 AC 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5M1, 5D1

Guidelines for assessors

The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria set for these grades. Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take account of any extension work completed by the learners. The suggested evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards.

Task number	LOs and AC	Suggested evidence PASS	Suggested additional evidence MERIT	Suggested additional evidence DISTINCTION
1.	LO1 AC 1.1 & LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3	The learner must give a clear explanation of the terms which are listed in AC 1.1 differentiating between them and explaining their interrelationship. The learner should provide an evaluation of how stakeholder expectations can influence organisational strategic planning looking at the evidence from different perspectives and making valid conclusions. The explanation of the affect of external factors and how changes in the environment impact on organisations must be detailed. Learners must ensure there is a broad range of evidence presented including examples to illustrate the points which are made.
2.	LO1 AC 1.2 & 1 M1, 2D1	The organisations used for the analysis of vision and mission statements must be named. The analysis must be detailed with examination of the different points made demonstrating clarity.	1 M1 The learner must carry out a clear evaluation of the impact of the mission and vision statements of a named organisation showing the relationship and impact on strategy.	2 D1 The learner must analyse how external influences affect and can compromise organisational strategy in a named organisation.
3	LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2 & 3 M1, 3D1	The learner must produce a presentation and supporting notes, which provide a full explanation of the importance of review in developing organisational strategy and business plans. The explanation must show a comprehensive understanding of the review process and its application. In addition, the learner must provide a balanced evaluation of the tools which can be used to review organisational strategy and business plans leading to judgements.	3 M1 The learner must, within the presentation and supporting notes, demonstrate a comprehensive review of an organisation’s position in its current market using appropriate tools.	3 D1 The learner must within the presentation and supporting notes, analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation’s current business strategy and business plans. In the analysis, the learner should examine different points in detail demonstrating a full understanding of the chosen organisation’s strategy and plans. The choice of organisation is critical in ensuring the learner is able to provide sufficient evidence at the right depth.
4	LO4 AC 4.1. 4.2 4M1		4 M1 The learner must apply the criteria and then produce a balanced evaluation of the options identifying strengths and issues.
5	LO5 AC 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 5M1 5D1	The learner can approach the work for the pass criteria from a theoretical perspective but using examples to illustrate the points which are made. In the file there must be a full and detailed explanation of the structure of a strategy showing how stakeholders will be involved in the formulation of the plan. This should also include a clear outline of the dissemination process that will be used to ensure that stakeholders are informed of the plan and how commitment will be generated.	5 M1 The learner must produce within the file, monitoring systems which will help to ensure the successful implementation of a strategic plan. The monitoring systems should be realistic, timely and applicable in organisations.	5 D1 The learner must produce a strategic plan for a named organisation. This must include / demonstrate consideration of a range of business principles from key business sources to ensure the achievement of sound business objectives. The learner may need guidance on the choice of the organisation and care should be taken with using public limited companies where strategy plans can be complex.

focuses on implementing management strategies in order for an organization to effectively and efficiently achieve their goal(s). Whether a business is seeking improved quality control, more efficient processes, or detailed analysis of employee performance, operations management is the central factor to achieving these successes. In an 800 – 1200-word essay, answer one of the prompts below using concepts you learned from the course to support your arguments.

You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least three credible, outside sources and cite them using APA format. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in APA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name). If you’re unsure about how to use APA format to cite your sources, please see the following lessons:

Essay Prompts

1. Explain why the Lean Organizational Structure is beneficial for businesses aiming to increase their value.

2. When considering a company’s performance metrics, is there a metric in particular that you feel businesses should value more over the others? Why or why not?

3. Which quality management framework do you think yields the most meaningful information for companies to improve their quality? Why?

Your essay will be graded based on the following rubric:

Category	Unacceptable (0-2)	Needs Improvement (3-6)	Good (7-8)	Excellent (9-10)	Total Possible Points
Thesis (x3)	Thesis is missing	Thesis lacks clarity or is not well-developed	Thesis adequately states the student’s argument	Thesis clearly & logically states the student’s argument	30
Structure (x3)	Structure is illogical or significantly hinders understanding	Arguments are difficult to identify; ideas are disjointed	Evidence is provided & is relevant to the thesis, but transitions and connections are lacking	Arguments are well integrated; ideas flow logically; main points are identifiable	30
Analysis (x3)	No examples are used to support arguments; analysis is missing or incorrect; no sources are cited	Few or weak examples are given to support main points; fewer than 3 sources are cited	Examples are given to support most points, but not all; analysis lacks originality; at least 3 sources are provided, but some or all are not academic and/or appropriate for the topic	All main points are supported with evidence and include original analysis; at least 3 reputable and appropriate sources are cited	30
Mechanics (x1)	Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding	Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar	Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar	No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar	10

I’m working on a management test / quiz prep and need guidance to help me learn.

MGMT 201 Examination One

Student Name:

WWYD(25 Points, 1 Question)
Instructions: Please provide 250-500 words on how you would handle this WWYD scenario.

Question One: (25 Points)

What Would You Do?

American Express Headquarters, New York, New York

With medical costs rising 10 to 15 percent per year, one of the members of your Board of Directors mentioned that some companies are now refusing to hire smokers and that the board should discuss this option at the next month’s meeting. Nationwide, about 6,000 companies refuse to hire smokers. Weyco, an employee benefits company in Okemos, Michigan, requires all applicants to take a nicotine test. Weyco’s CFO says, “We’re not saying people can’t smoke. We’re just saying they can’t smoke and work here. As an employee-benefits company, we need to take a leadership role in helping people understand the cost impact of smoking.” The Cleveland Clinic, one of the top hospitals in the United States, doesn’t hire smokers. Paul Terpeluk, the director of corporate and employee health, says that all applicants are tested for nicotine and that 250 people have lost job opportunities because they smoke. The Massachusetts Hospital Association also refuses to hire smokers. The company’s CEO says, “Smoking is a personal choice, and as an employer, I have a personal choice within the law about who we hire and who we don’t.”

As indicated by your board member, costs are driving the trend not to hire smokers. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, a smoker costs about $4,000 more a year to employ because of increased health-care costs and lost productivity. Breaking that down, a smoker will have 50 percent higher absenteeism, and, when present, will work 39 fewer minutes per day because of smoke breaks, which leads to 1,817 lost hours of annual productivity. A smoker will have higher accident rates, cause $1,000 a year in property damage (from cigarette burns and smoke damage), and will cost up to $5,000 more a year for annual insurance premiums. John Banzhaf, executive director of an antismoking group in Washington, and a law professor at George Washington University says, “Smoking is the biggest factor in controllable health-care costs.”

Although few would disagree about the costs, others argue it is wrong not to hire smokers. Jay Whitehead, publisher of a magazine for human resources managers, says, “There is discrimination at many companies—and maybe even most companies—against people who smoke.” Even if applicants aren’t asked whether they smoke, it “doesn’t mean that hiring managers turn off their sense of smell.” Paul Sherer, a smoker who was fired less than a week after taking a new job, says, “Not hiring smokers affects millions of people and puts them in the same category as women able to bear children, that is, people who contribute to higher health-care costs. It’s unfair.” Law professor Don Garner believes that not hiring smokers is “an overreaction on the part of employers whose interest is cutting costs. If someone has the ability to do the job, he should get it. What you do in your home is your own business. … Not hiring smokers is ‘respiratory apartheid.’”

With the meeting just a month away, you’ve got to prepare for the Board of Directors’ questions. For example, on what basis should the company decide whether to hire smokers? Should the decision be based on what’s in the best interest of the firm, what the law allows, or what affirms and respects individual rights? The board is interested in making good decisions for the company, but “doing the right thing” is also one of its core values. Next, is this an issue of ethics or social responsibility? Ethical decision-making is concerned with doing right and avoiding wrong, whereas social responsibility is a business’s obligation to pursue policies, make decisions, and take actions that benefit society. Finally, given that it so much cheaper not to hire smokers, the board will want to know whether refusing to hire smokers is a form of discrimination.

If you were responsible for making the decisions at American Express, what would you do?

Sources:

S. Azfzal, “Smokers Need Not Apply: Is Hiring Ban Trend of the Future?” The Christian Science Monitor, 17 November 2010, http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2010/1117/Smoker… [accessed 4 March 2011];

M. Hennessy, “Right to Smoke?” CFO, February 2006, 54; M. Janofsky, “Ban on Employees Who Smoke Faces Challenges of Bias,” The New York Times, 28 April 1994, A1;

M. Lecker, “The Smoking Penalty: Distributive Justice or Smokism?” Journal of Business Ethics (2009) 84: 47-64;

K. Maher, “Companies Are Closing Doors On Job Applicants Who Smoke,” Wall Street Journal, 21 December 2004, B6;

A. Sulzberger, “Hospitals Shift Smoking Bans to Smoker Ban,” The New York Times, 10 February 2011, http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/us/11smoking.htm… (accessed 4 March 2011).

Short Essay (25 Points, 3 Questions)

Instructions: Please provide 250-500 words answering the following short essay questions

Question Two (5 Points)

Corporate Social Responsibility

Define Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Provide four examples of recent demands for social responsibility and explain how organizations have met those demands.

Question Three (10 Points)

Kinds of Managers

There are four kinds of managers mentioned in Chapter One. List each kind and provide a positive example for each kind of manager from an organization you follow, researched, or have worked for.

Sample Answer Structure:

<Kind of Manager>

<Example’s Position Title>

<1-2 sentences on why they were a positive example>

Question Four (10 Points)

Historical Perspective

Chapter Two provides some examples of management ideas and practices throughout history. Choose four from the following individuals or groups and provide an updated connection between their ancient practice or idea and its modern-day equivalent or comparison.

Individuals or Groups:

• Sumerians
• Egyptians
• Hammurabi
• Nebuchadnezzar
• Sun Tzu
• Xenophon
• Cyrus
• Cato
• Diocletian
• al-Farabi
• Ghazali
• Barbarigo
• Venetians
• Sir Thomas More
• Machiavelli

Sample Answer Structure:

<Individual or Group>

<Summary of their idea or practice that contributes to management thought and practice today>

<Ancient Example and Modern Example>

Long Essay (50 Points, 2 Questions)

Instructions: Please answer these to the fullest of your capabilities.

Question Five (25 Points)

Innovation and Change Management

To follow up on our discussion on Netflix, contribute solutions to the following scenario:

The year is 2023 and the Oculus Quest Two has surpassed other VR hardware systems and officially become the first mainstream VR system. Netflix has decided to invest more into virtual reality, expanding its technology and content creation in this area.

Identify and explain two broad strategies and two specific ideas to lead change management within their content creation and technology development. Please use and reference the Williams textbook Chapters 5-7 for strategies, ideas, or concepts to aid in this process. Your broad strategies can be broad in context regarding innovation and change management and your specific ideas can be regarding VR content creation, digital media, and streaming technology.

Examples:

• An example of a Broad Strategy:
  • Technology Cycles– then describe further how Netflix can get out ahead of future cycles
• An example of a Specific Idea:
  • Merger and acquisition of SurrealVR Virtual Reality Studios (https://www.surrealvrstudio.com/) – then describe how future mergers and acquisitions can be a model for innovation and content creation.

Sources:

Netflix Not Focusing on Virtual Reality

Netflix is taking a wait-and-see approach to virtual reality

The Artful Opulence of Watching Netflix With the Oculus Quest 2 Proves VR Isn’t Just for Gaming

Mark Zuckerberg: Quest 2 ‘Is On Track To Be The First Mainstream VR Headset”

Question Six (25 Points)

Training for Ethics

One challenge in organizations can be the education and compliance with ethical standards and practices. Most companies have moved toward automated online courses for their compliance and ethics training. Organizations need systems in place to keep up with a changing world and to assure their employees are compliant with ethics standards. Creating a system that is adaptable and effective for all can be challenging.

With the attached research, study the efficacy of online course delivery for ethics training and reflect on your own experience in education. Additionally, please reference the Williams textbook Chapters 3 and 4 to aid in answering the following:

Provide commentary on this issue and discuss possible changes or ideas for making ethics training programs more effective.

With your experience in education and (now) online learning, what ideas do you have to make ethics training more effective and more adaptive for future organizations?

What are some potential benefits and downsides to using technology as the vehicle for ethics training?

Lastly, what role could managers take in ethics training?

Sources:

Pratima Verma, et al. “Ethics Training in the Indian IT Sector: Formal, Informal or Both?” Journal of Business Ethics, vol. 133, no. 1, Springer, 2016, pp. 73–93, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2331-4.

Henry Silverman, et al. “An Analysis of Online Courses in Research Ethics in the Fogarty-Sponsored Bioethics Training Programs.” Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics, vol. 8, no. 5, University of California Press, 2013, pp. 59–74, doi:10.1525/jer.2013.8.5.59.

Watts, Logan L., et al. “Are Ethics Training Programs Improving? A Meta-Analytic Review of Past and Present Ethics Instruction in the Sciences.” Ethics & Behavior, vol. 27, no. 5, Routledge, 2017, pp. 351–84, doi:10.1080/10508422.2016.1182025.

James Weber. “Investigating and Assessing the Quality of Employee Ethics Training Programs Among US-Based Global Organizations.” Journal of Business Ethics, vol. 129, no. 1, Springer, 2015, pp. 27–42, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2128-5.

7 Ways To Develop an Effective Ethics Training for Employees

Business Proposal

You are an independent consultant who specializes in risk management and loss prevention.

The management of PK Village Stores LLC has requested a proposal from you for the completion of a Comprehensive Risk Assessment on the entire company’s operation.

To demonstrate your approach to risk management, you have decided to include a “free sample” in your proposal, consisting on the assessment of three possible risk areas derived from the knowledge you have on the company’s operating model.

Deliverable

Consulting Proposal to be presented to the management of PK Village Stores LLC to prepare a Risk Assessment of their existing operations.

The proposal must contain the following elements:

• Identification and description of three potential risks that may cause extended disruption in the company’s operations, along with the corresponding characterization in terms of likelihood and severity.
• Description of three possible mitigation measures for each of the risks identified above that, if implemented, could reduce their exposure (likelihood) and/or impact (severity).
• Explanation of the process you would follow to identify and assess risks and propose mitigation measures, should your proposal be the one selected for the comprehensive assessment project.
• Description of the final risk assessment report deliverables (major table of contents items), should you be the chosen consultant.

Useful tips:

• Search the web for risk assessment frameworks
• Search the web for consulting proposals
• Search the web for business continuity planning
• Search for articles on supply chain disruptions

For Presentation:

Operational Risk Assessment Presentation

You are an independent consultant who specializes in risk management and loss prevention.

At the request of the management of PK Village Stores LLC you have submitted a proposal to prepare a Risk Assessment Report on the company’s operation.

A short presentation highlighting the relevant points of your firm’s proposal. The target audience is the PK Village. Board of Directors. This presentation should contain no more than five slides and should last approximately 15 minutes.

Your submission should include:

1. Presentation file in Studio
2. File with the formal outline, including APA citations
3. File with the speaking notes

ATTATCHING ASSIGNMENT 1 and template BELOW….

please follow rubics too

1. Assignment Background and Description

To complete this assignment successfully, you and your group will need to use your stakeholder register and stakeholder engagement plan from assignment 1 to create a communications management plan for the project. You will need to complete a communication requirements analysis on your stakeholders before you can complete your plan. Your communications management plan must include all the elements of a communications management plan as described in the PMBOK v6 on page 377. Your plan must utilize all the communications methods described on page 374 of the PMBOK v6. You must also provide samples of communications for each of the communications methods. The samples must be specific to your stakeholders and contain relevant project information. You may use the communications management plan template posted on the Moodle page as a starting point for your plan. The template may require modification to meet the requirements of this assignment.

2. High-Level Requirements

Stakeholder Register: Include your stakeholder register from Assignment #1

Stakeholder Engagement Plan: Include your stakeholder engagement plan from Assignment #1

Communications Management Plan: Your communications management plan should describe how your projects communications will be structured, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness. The plan should contain the following information:

Stakeholder communication requirements

Information to be communicated

Escalation processes

Reason for the distribution of that information

Timeframe and frequency for the distribution

Person responsible for communicating the information

Person responsible for authorizing the release of confidential information

Person of groups who will receive the information

Methods or technologies used to convey the information

Resources allocated for communications activities

Method for updating and refining the plan

Glossary • Constraints and assumptions

Any additional supporting documentation

Samples of Communications: Provide samples of communications for each of the communications methods defined in the communications management plan (excluding face-to-face)

3. Deliverables

A single MS Word document containing a “Title Page”, a “Table of Contents” generated by MS Word, and all the items listed in the high-level requirements section. The power/interest grid may be submitted as a separate Excel file.

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

1	Describe management issues such as diversity, attitudes and job satisfaction, personality, and values in organizational behavior. (CLO2).

Assignment 1

Reference Source:

Textbook:-

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Case Study: –

Case: PwC

Please read the case “PwC” from Chapter 3 “Organizational Commitment” Page: – 83 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1. Compare the findings described above for Millennials to your own views on Millennial characteristics. What surprises you about the findings? What doesn’t surprise you? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

2.If you think about the three types of commitment—affective, continuance, and normative—which do you think is most changed among Millennials (or twenty-somethings)? In what way? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)

3.Consider all the initiatives and programs PwC uses to inspire employee loyalty. Do most of those seek to “move the needle” on affective commitment, continuance commitment, or normative commitment? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200)

Part:-2

Discussion question: – Please read Chapter 3 “organizational commitment” Carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.

4.Which type of organizational commitment (affective, continuance, or normative) do you think is most important to the majority of employees? Which do you think is most important to you? (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200-300)

Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

Personal Strategic Plan and Leadership Skills Assessment

Based on your work in completing the Short Papers and the Strategic Plan Analyses, use the strategic planning process to create a ten-year strategic plan for your academic work and professional development. Consider your leadership strengths—your “Top 5” as well as those qualities you would like to develop. Your paper should include:

INTRODUCTION

• Explain why having a personal mission statement, personal vision statement, and goals are important for success personally and professionally
• Give your personal mission statement, personal vision statement, and measurable goals for the next 10 years of your life. This can encompass professional as well as personal aspects of your life. The mission and vision statements should be concise and brief. Clearly state, “My mission statement is….and my vision statement is……” Refer to the examples in Harrison for guidance.

MAIN CONTENT

Answer these questions:

1. What do you want to accomplish in the next 10 years? Why do you want to accomplish this? (I want to accomplish becoming a Chief Nursing Officer one day… you can elaborate on this as you please.)
2. How will you get it done?
3. What resources and leadership skills will you need? How will your Top 5 affect your successes/failures?
4. What will encourage or impede your development?
5. How will you measure your progress? How will you know when you have reached your goals?
6. What are the biggest obstacles to your success?
7. What trends in the healthcare industry will affect your decisions/goals?

CONCLUSION

• How will your knowledge of Strategic Planning and Leadership skills affect your life personally and professionally? How will your StrengthsFinder results affect your personal and professional life? How will your knowledge from this course make a difference in the success of your organization?

WRITING GUIDELINES

• Do not use the above as a “question and answer” format for your paper. Use your own style of narrative writing, and include each item listed above.
• Use Exhibit 3.1 on page 79 of the Harrison text as a guideline. Though you must use an overall narrative format for your paper, at times tables and lists may also be used.
• Your paper must have a title page with your name and date.
• It must be in MS Word (doc or docx); double-spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins, referenced in AMA format, with a separate sheet containing references.
• The body of the paper should be 6 full pages in length. You will be penalized for going over 8 pages.
• You must utilize at least 2 sources from outside the course readings for this assignment. Make sure these sources are listed in your references. The source can be a website, journal, text, or newspaper article.
• You must utilize the Harrison text, Dye text, and Strengths Based Leadership book in your references.
• Harrison JP. Essentials of Strategic Planning in Healthcare. 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press; 2021.
• Dye CF. Leadership in Healthcare. 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: Health Administration Press; 2017.

DUE IN D2L DROPBOX: ON SUNDAY BY 11:59 PM CT.

EVALUATION AND GRADING CRITERIA

Grading Criteria	Possible Points
Body of paper addresses all required elements and format	17 points
Logical, organized, and well-developed writing	4 points
Use of 2 outside references	2 points
Spelling, grammar, proper AMA format of referencing	2 points
TOTAL	25 points

Week 1 Journal

[WLO: 3] [CLOs: 1, 2]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 4: Financial Forecasting in the textbook, and review the Personal Budget Resource Download Personal Budget Resource. Watch the Week 1 Journal video with Brenda Forde, CPA, MBA.

For this journal, complete two months of the Personal Budget Template Download Personal Budget Template. Then, evaluate your personal budget information and numbers from your completed Personal Budget Template. You may complete the template using your own personal financial data, which will make the activity more meaningful, or hypothetical numbers. Discuss the most important concepts and facts you learned. For example, were there any surprises in the amount or category of your expenses? Your reflection should be a minimum of 350 words.

Week 1 – Assignment

Financial Forecasting

[WLOs: 1, 2, 4] [CLOs: 1, 2, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 4: Financial Forecasting in the textbook, and review the current financial statements of Starbucks through Yahoo! Finance (Links to an external site.)or the EDGAR | Company Filings (Links to an external site.)database in the Filings and Forms page. You can access the financial statements by going to the Yahoo! Finance webpage, typing in the stock symbol of Starbucks, and then clicking on the “Financials” tab. Watch the Week 1 Assignment video with Dr. Kevin Kuznia, DBA, CSSBB, PMP.

Reviewing the previous quarter’s financial statements will provide you with data to construct pro forma financial statements for Starbucks and make some basic projections. This week, you will be charged with constructing two pro forma financial statements and addressing some questions about your projections. The two financial statements will include an Income Statement and Balance Sheet.

To begin your assignment, download the Financial Forecasting Template Download Financial Forecasting Template.

Part 1

Use the EDGAR | Company Filings (Links to an external site.)or Yahoo! Finance (Links to an external site.)database to download the last 10-Q from Starbucks into Excel. Use the downloaded data to complete the Income Statement and Balance Sheet on the appropriate tabs in the Financial Forecasting Template. Assume the following:

• Sales will increase for the next quarter by the same percentage increase from the previous quarter to the last reported quarter. For example, if sales increased 8% from the last quarter to the current reported quarter, you will use 8% as the sales increase for your pro formas.

Calculate the expenses to determine what will change and what will remain the same.

Note: Not all costs are associated with the cost of sales. It will be up to you to determine which line items need to be increased and which ones need to be left alone. This will require you to distinguish between fixed and variable costs. For a reminder of the difference between fixed and variable costs, please watch the video Business Costs (Fixed Costs and Variable Costs) Explained (Links to an external site.).

Within each line item expense explain your rationale, as well as provide a brief summary.

Part 2

Then, calculate a quarterly variance analysis using the Variance Analysis tab of the Financial Forecasting Template (the same template you used for Part 1). Complete the following in your variance analysis:

• In the Excel template, insert the line items.
• In Column C, (Q4, 20NN) enter the previous quarter’s numbers as the budget.
• In Column D, (Q1, 20NN) enter the current quarter’s actual numbers.
• In Column E, the spreadsheet will calculate the dollar difference between the budget and actual numbers.
• In Column F, the spreadsheet will calculate the percentage change.
• In Column G, analyze and speculate the rationale for the variances.

• Activity I – Qualitative Risk Assessment. Imagine that you are a member of a project team that has been charged with developing a new product for the residential building industry. Using a qualitative risk analysis matrix, develop a risk assessment for a project based on the following information Identified risk factors Likelihood
• 1. Key team members pulled off project 1. High
• 2. Chance of economic downturn 2. Low
• 3. Project funding cut 3. Medium
• 4. Project scope changes 4. High
• 5. Poor spec. performance 5. Low
  1. Based on this information, how would you rate the consequences of each of the identified risk factors? Why? Construct the risk matrix and classify each of the risk factors in the matrix.

  Activity II – Sochi Olympics—What’s the Cost of National Prestige?

• The Sochi Olympics was an example of project costs running out of control; so much so that the final price tag (estimated to be more than $50 billion), dwarfed the costs of every other Olympic Games to this point in time. In addition to picking a questionable, sub-tropical location for the Games, from the very beginning, the process of developing the site was subject to meddling from politicians, including President Vladimir Putin. Another major cost to the final price tag was related to charges of widespread corruption, as sub-projects for the Games (such as infrastructure, buildings, and roads) ended up with highly inflated price tags. This is a great case for general class discussion as we consider the purpose of Olympic Games, the challenges of cost control with critical deadlines that must be adhered to, and the fact that costs are rising for Games to the point where in 2017, Rome, Budapest, and several other cities withdrew their bids to host the 2024 Olympics because they could not trust the final costs and could not justify the value they would gain versus the costs of the project.
• Questions
  1. Consider the following statement: “Government-funded projects intended to serve as ‘prestige projects,’ such as the Sochi Olympics, should not be judged on the basis of cost.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
  2. Project success is defined as adherence to budget, schedule, functionality (performance), and client satisfaction. Under these criteria, cite evidence that suggests the Sochi Olympics project was a success and/or failure.
  3. When a project has a “hard gate,” like being ready on time, how does that affect normal success criteria? Is it fair to judge a project with a critical completion date by normal project success standards? Why or why not?
  4. Consider the problems with the Rio Olympics sites that quickly occurred following completion of the 2016 Summer Games. Access the internet to find evidence of the current state of the Sochi Olympic site. How is it being used and what are the current problems and opportunities for Sochi?

You are required to research information about the focal company and the internal environment for this project, You are accountable for using the course materials to support the ideas, reasoning, and conclusions made. Course materials use goes beyond defining terms but is used to explain the ‘why and how’ of a situation. Using one or two in-text citations from the course materials and then relying on Internet source material will not earn many points on the assignment. A variety of source material is expected and what is presented must be relevant and applicable to the topic being discussed. How to Set Up the Report

• The document has to be written in Word or rtf. No other format is acceptable. No pdf files will be graded. Use 12-point font for a double-spaced report. The final product cannot be longer than 16 pages in length, which includes all tables and matrices but excludes the title page and reference page. Do no use an Appendix. Those items identified in the technical analysis should appear under the appropriate heading in the paper. It is important to format the tables/matrices to fit the report and to present the analysis in a clear concise manner.
• Create a title page with the title, your name, date, the course number, the instructor’s name;
• Use this template to complete the project

• Strategic Role of Corporate Strengths/Weaknesses in the Internal Strategy Analysis

There are three levels of strategy: corporate-level strategy, business-level strategy, and functional level strategy. Corporate-level strategies are related to businesses or markets the focal company successfully can compete within. Corporate level strategies affect the entire organization and are formulated by top management using input from middle and lower management. Decision-making about corporate-level strategies is considered complex, affects the entire company, and relates to an organization’s resource capabilities. Corporate level strategies align with an organization’s mission statement and ideally are designed around goals and objectives.

Perform an analysis on:

• Corporate-level strategies
• Create a partial SWOT table and performs an SW analysis and discuss the strategic inferences/implications (Discuss what strategies would allow the company to capitalize on its major strengths and what strategies would allow the company to improve upon its major weaknesses.)
• Create an IFE matrix analysis. Make sure to explain how the matrix was developed and discuss the strategic inferences/implications
• Develop a Grand Strategy Matrix. Make sure to explain how the matrix was developed and discuss the strategic inferences/implications at a corporate level and business-unit-level.

Step 5 Strategic Role of Internal Resources/Departments/Processes

Perform an analysis on:

• Business-level strategies
  • Evaluate the company’s product line, target market
  • Identify and explain business-level strategies
• Functional-level strategies
  • Assess the company’s organizational structure, the organizational culture, marketing production, operations, finance and accounting, and R&D that can be accomplished by viewing the company’s website, interviews, and surveys.
  • Explain how these strategies align with the company’s vision and mission statements.

Step 6 Strategic Financial Analysis for the Last Reported Fiscal Year

• Use the company’s income statement and balance sheet to calculate no less than a total of ten (10) key financial ratios to the business that are relevant to the focal company. There must be a mix of four different key categories inclusive of the leverage, liquidity, profitability, and efficiency ratios so that the ratios do not all come from the same category. The specific ratios selection must come from the following categories.
• Leverage Ratios (Long term debt ratio, Total debt ratio, Debt-to-equity ratio, Times interest earned ratio, and Cash coverage ratio).
• Liquidity Ratios (Net working capital to total assets ratio, current ratio, quick ratio, and cash ratio)
• Efficiency Ratios (Asset turnover ratio, average collection period, inventory turnover ratio, and Days sales outstanding)
• Profitability Ratios (Net Profit Margin, Return on Assets, and Return on Equity)
• The selection of the ratios has to be relevant to the focal company so it is important to choose wisely.
• Quote industry financial average ratios that correlate to the 10 financial ratios selected for the focal company. You may find the industry averages by going to the library. If you are unable to find it on your own, reach out to the librarian as these resources are readily available.
• Discuss the corporate financial standing based on financial ratio analysis. Include whether the company’s financial ratio is a strength, a weakness, or a neutral factor.

Note: If copied directly from the Internet, a zero will be assigned. When placing any table or figure in a table, it must be explained in detail.

Step 7 Composite Analysis

A composite analysis is one in which you will bring in a combination of relevant factors from the various analyses (EFE Matrix, IFE matrix, CPM matrix, SWOT, Grand Strategy Matrix, and QSPM). The QSPM is a tool that helps determine the relative attractiveness of feasible alternative strategies based on the external and internal key success factors.

• Develop a Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) analysis. Make sure to discuss how the matrix was developed and discuss the strategic inferences/implications.
• Develop a composite analysis on internal factor strategy analysis based on the qualitative and quantitative analytical outcomes from those steps above.

Research Paper: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.

The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.

Please Note: The UC Library staff are very helpful with assisting students in using.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the list provided by your professor.
2. Research/find a minimum at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-reviewed articles on your topic from . The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source. While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the chosen topic will result in a point reduction.
3. Write a four (4) to five (5) page double spaced paper in APA 7 format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s).
4. Structure your paper as follows:
   1. Cover page
   2. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.
   3. Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.
   4. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).
   5. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.
   6. Conclusion in your own words
   7. References formatted according to APA style requirements

Grading Criteria:

• Content Knowledge & Structure: All of the requested components are completed as assigned; content is on topic and related to advance human resource management, critical thinking is clearly demonstrated (few, if any, direct quotations from the source in the paper); scholarly research is demonstrated; topics and concepts gained from the assigned reading and/or from research is evident.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrates substantial critical thinking about topics and solid interpretation of materials and reflection.
• Clarity & Effective Communication: Communication is clear, concise, and well presented; scholarly writing is demonstrated; grammar, sentence structure, writing in third person, and word choice is used correctly.
• Integration of Knowledge & Articles: Articles used are current and relevant (preferably published within last five (5) years and MUST be from peer-reviewed journal article publications. At least four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles are examined and analyzed in the paper.
• Presentation & Writing Mechanics: Cover page, headings, in-text citations, page citations (page number citations required for specific information such as dates, years, list of items from article, names, numbers, statistics, and other specific information), and references are properly formatted.

Value Stream Mapping

The aim is to apply this tool to an application for the data included.

https://asq.org/quality-resources/lean/value-stream-mapping

(Please see the attached Excel file below)

Another tool is a value stream map, VSM. It is a high level illustration of a process, often in summary form. For this assignment, your job is to use the excel file provided. The data represent the steps in changing the oil in an automobile.

Hints: Copy the data to another worksheet. Find the time to perform each step. Calculate the wait times between steps.

Summarize the overall value add time and non-value add time. Refer to the example shown in class and others you may find for aid.

A VSM is a one page illustration. Submit a completed VSM and a one page narrative to supplement the diagram. Your write up should include a summary paragraph of the process and a statement where in the process would you commission a team to study and improve.

Remember there are 3 parts to a VSM. The header with a title and start and stop images. Next, is the stream comprising the value add sequence. Finally, a summary up/down line as a summary for active value add and non-value add events. Use summary data and icons for a good looking VSM.

NOTES on Oil Change:

Think of this as a service to your car. You may be doing the change yourself or if it helps it may be at a drive up oil change service. Each activity has a label and shows a start and stop time. Here is a simple video of someone changing oil solo. All steps are part of the process and are to appear in the VSM you are creating. The data, clock time, indicates the order for the steps. Hence, you’ll see it goes from left to right in sequence. A lug is often called the plug.

How to do an oil change (Links to an external site.)

HERE’S THE ONE WE COVERED IN CLASS FOR A REMINDER OF HOW A VSM LOOKS.

(Please see the attached PowerPoint file below)

Instructions: Final paper
Your organization is going to be expanding globally. Select two (2) countries of your choice. You will conduct research in which you

1. Identify and discuss, for each country, the customary benefits organizations provide their employees in those countries.
2. In your discussion, compare these countries with what organizations in the United States provide employees.
3. Topics to include in your comparison will include, but not limited to, health insurance benefits, wages, and paid time off.

When sharing and comparing the countries, make sure you include information as to why. For example, if the income tax rate is extremely high, organizations might tend to offer X benefit.

4. Next, you want to identify what these countries might do better and what US organizations might do better.

5. Finally, make a recommendation as to 1) which country your organization should consider entering and 2) what benefits and wage practices would you recommend and would these benefits be the same as to what you offer employees in the United States.

Please keep in mind that what you provide in your paper must support your recommendations. For example, in France, if you take public transportation to and from work, the company must pay 50% of their monthly transportation pass. This is something that might work for your organization here in the United States, especially in larger cities that encourage using mass transit, but you need to make sure you explain why if you did not already share this in the body of your paper.

Prepare your research project this week as if you are preparing to present your findings to a HRM Benefits Counselor.

IMPORTANT!!

Please support your ideas, arguments, and opinions with independent research, include at least five (5) supporting references or sources (NOT Wikipedia, unknown, or anonymous sources), format your work in proper APA 7th edition format, include an abstract, cover page, a Reference section as required, and a minimum of 6 full pages of double spaced written content. Be sure to cite all listed references properly in text in accordance with the APA 7th edition manual.

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocatedfolder.

• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

• Late submission will NOT be accepted.

• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Department of Business Administration

Organization Design and Development- MGT 404

Assignment 1

Marks: 5

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basic steps of the organizational development process

• Evaluate the strategic role of change in the organization and its impact on organizational performance

Assignment Instructions:

• Please read Chapters 2, 3 and 4 in your textbook “Organization development and change.” (10th ed.) by Cummings, T., & Worley, C.

• Be sure to use at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed reference in support of youranswers and also incorporate the key concepts from the course.

• Please read the case study entitled as “Contracting for Success: Scoping LargeOrganizational Change Efforts.” available in the textbook “Cases and Exercises in Organization Development & Change” 12th edition by D. Anderson and answer the following questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1. Name and discuss the critical success factors for Valley Medical Center. (1.5 Mark)

2. As an OD practitioner, what are the steps you would take as you begin the entry and contracting phase? (1.5 Marks).

3. Valley Medical Center is experiencing a great deal of change. What recommendations would you make to help them more effectively handle the change they are experiencing? (2Marks)

Students will write an 8 – 10 page paper (MLA format with citations) based on their learning and understanding of the field of Human Resources and Organizational Behavior. This research paper will reflect student understanding of the following SLO & PLOs:

• The student will analyze the impact of specific practices, programs, and benchmarks (qualitative/quantitative) used by organizations to support valuing diversity.
• The student will analyze the impact of tools, methods, and significant barriers, for effective Internal organizational communication.
• The student will explore or analyze the impact of Change Management on profitability.
• The student will analyze the impact of key HR drivers for organizational innovation and sustainability

Research Paper (Possible 100 Points)

• Read: workforce.com’s “2019 Workforce 100: Ranking the World’s Top Companies For HR” – https://www.workforce.com/news/2019-workforce-100-ranking-top-companies-hr (Links to an external site.), carefully examine each of the companies that made the list, and select one organization for you to do a deep dive into
• Pretend that we have no idea who this company is or what they do – provide the following to give us a sense of “who they are” (not limited to these items): an introduction to the company, background, history, driving philosophies/mission, products/services (what they are known for), strategic goals, and etc. Whatever you feel is pertinent and important in the context of HR
• Research and thoroughly discuss your selected company’s approach to the following areas of HR / organizational behavior (this should be the core section you spend the most time on):
  • HR Planning / Human Capital Strategy
  • Culture
  • Staffing / Recruitment / Selection / Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Training and Development
  • One Other Category of Your Choosing (Examples: Compensation & Benefits / Diversity and Inclusion / Technology / Global Business)
• Students should demonstrate the ability to research existing literature/information and integrate new ideas into the current understanding of the OB / HRM arena. As researchers, you are expected to contribute to “the body of knowledge”.
  • What should they change? Why does the company approach the topic a certain way? What research/data/principles/theories are they basing their practices on? What do you think will improve their strategy? How can they continue to be successful in the next year / 5 years / 10 years? Etc.
  • Make your you use what you’ve learned and researched to contribute to the wholistic understanding of the topic from an HR standpoint – provide value added commentary/information
• Consider the following for structure:
  • Section (1) a well honed thesis statement and introduction
  • Section (2) recap of the company
  • Section (3) dissecting the company’s approach to different aspects of HR – including a comprehensive review of the literature/articles / sources/studies / etc. – discuss methodology, consider including specific details of your research design – qualitative research methods (ex: interviews) or a quantitative research methods (ex: surveys)
  • Section (4) a conclusion which adequately summarizes your research and directly relates to your thesis statement
• Research papers must conform to MLA guidelines and the guidelines discussed during class – Papers should be double-spaced, typed, include a cover/title page and complete works cited section. This paper should include at least five (5) references or sources minimum.

Grading

• Research papers will be evaluated on both content and on overall scholarliness. They must show a good understanding of the chosen topic.
• Students will be evaluated on their ability to do research and on the content and substance of their research papers. Please consider the following grading guidelines:
  • “C” work – The student just describes the situation.
  • “B” work – The student analyzes the situation, event, or circumstance.
  • “A” work – The student evaluates, makes a judgment, and produces evidence.

Grading Rubric
Criterion	Accomplished (10 points)	Competent (7 – 9 points)	Developing (4 – 6 points)	Introductory (1 – 3 points)
Effective Written Communication
Introduction Possible 10 Points	Excellent in all categories: Clearly stated Focused purpose Takes a position Idea shows insight, “takes a risk”	Very good in most categories; minor lapses in one or two	Satisfactory but needs improvement: Statement may lack clarity Purpose may lack focus Position may lack force Thought may lack depth Research may not be challenging	Emerging, but needs improvement in most categories
Content Possible 10 Points	Content is relevant: Supports thesis Well developed Support is specific, sufficient Precise word choice Innovative approach	Content is generally relevant: Supports thesis despite minor deviations Generally well-developed Supporting examples are generally specific, sufficient Good word choice	Content is often, but not consistently, relevant: Supports thesis to an adequate extent, with some lapses Needs fuller development Supporting examples may be insufficient and/or too general Word choice may be vague or imprecise	Content needs improvement: Loosely linked to thesis May be basic, obvious Is underdeveloped Word choice is vague, imprecise
Organization Possible 10 Points	Excellent structure, with: Effective introduction Logical presentation of thought overall + in paragraphs Sharply articulated main points, topic sentences Strong transitions Excellent flow, pace	Good structure, with most of the following: Reasonably effective introduction Generally logical presentation of thought overall + in paragraphs Strong topic sentences Clear transitions Natural flow, pace	Developing structure with uneven execution in some areas: Basic introduction Logic of thought not always clear, overall and in paragraphs Some topic sentences unfocused, unclear Transitions inconsistent but serviceable Flow, pace clear but not always smooth	Rudimentary structure in most or all areas: Thin introduction Logic unclear Topic sentences poor or missing Transitions missing Little flow or pulse
Mechanics Possible 10 Points	Excellent in: Grammar, spelling, punctuation English usage Sentence skills Proofreading: the few errors, if any, do not impede readability	Competent in: Grammar, spelling, punctuation English usage Sentence skills Proofreading: errors are noticeable but few and do not seriously impede readability	Satisfactory to developing in: Grammar, punctuation, spelling Basic usage Basic sentence skills, with some run-ons, fragments, etc. Proofreading: errors are intrusive, impede readability	Marginal work in these areas: Poor grammar, punctuation, spelling Basic usage Basic sentence skills, with many run-ons, fragments, etc. Proofreading: errors are very intrusive, impede readability
Research and Information Literacy
Review of the Literature Possible 10 Points	Accurately determines extent of information necessary for project Accesses it expertly Evaluates it critically, sharply Explores multiple views Chooses appropriate sources for task	Sensibly determines extent of information necessary for project Accesses it effectively Evaluates it skillfully Explores multiple views Generally chooses appropriate sources for task	Developing determination of extent of information necessary for project, with some omissions Accesses it relatively well Explores some multiple views Evaluates it with reasonable accuracy Some sources appropriate for task	Inaccurately and /or incompletely determines extent of information necessary for project Accesses it with difficulty, uncertainty Evaluates it superficially Chooses sources not appropriate for task
Methodology Possible 10 Points	Accurately determines kinds of information needed (qualitative, quantitative) Accesses information expertly Explains and justifies process of collecting information for this particular project in full detail Presents concise and poignant results and findings	Competently determines kinds of information needed (qualitative, quantitative), with minor omissions Accesses information effectively Explains and justifies process of collecting information in satisfactory detail Presents reasonably concise and poignant results and findings	Determines kinds of information needed (qualitative, quantitative), with some lapses in accuracy, understanding, and/or completeness Accesses information adequately Explains and justifies process of collecting information adequately but generally Presents adequate results and findings	Inadequately determines kinds of information needed (qualitative, quantitative) Accesses information poorly Does not explain and justify process of collecting information for this particular project well Presents few results and findings
Critical Thinking
Use of evidence Possible 10 Points	Evidence used to defend thesis is excellent Of sufficient validity, range, balance, credibility, and currency to justify conclusion Analysis and synthesis of evidence are excellent Direct quotation, summary, and paraphrases are judiciously woven into text	Evidence used to defend thesis is good Mostly sufficient validity, range, balance, credibility, and currency to justify conclusion, with some lapses Analysis and synthesis of evidence are good Direct quotation, summary, and paraphrases are satisfactorily woven into text	Evidence used to defend thesis is adequate Validity, range, balance, credibility, and currency not always sufficient to justify conclusion Analysis and synthesis of evidence are of mixed quality Direct quotation, summary, and paraphrases are woven into text inconsistently	Evidence used to defend thesis is inadequate Validity, range, balance, credibility, and currency are questionable Analysis and synthesis of evidence is elementary, weak Direct quotation, summary, and paraphrases are used sporadically, incorrectly, and/or inappropriately
Discussion Possible 10 Points	Abundant and insightful Justification of personal opinion is mature, scholarly, and professional Shows evidence of much reflection, revision, responsiveness to instructor’s feedback Shows evidence that student has incorporated extensive course content into a personal knowledge base	Reasonably abundant and insightful Justification of personal opinion is clear, specific, professional Shows evidence of reflection, revision, responsiveness to instructor’s feedback Shows evidence that student has incorporated much course content into a personal knowledge base	Clear but limited, conventional Justification of personal opinion is direct, reasonable, but general Shows evidence of some reflection, revision, responsiveness to instructor’s feedback Shows evidence that student has incorporated some course content into a personal knowledge base	Still emerging Justification of personal opinion is tentative, in early formative stages Scarce evidence of reflection, revision, responsiveness to instructor’s feedback Shows little evidence that student has incorporated course content into a personal knowledge base
Conclusion Possible 10 Points	Conclusion is excellent: Takes a distinctive, strong position Is clearly and meaningfully linked to thesis Summarizes main points fully and eloquently	Conclusion is good: Takes a clear, solid position Is linked to thesis Summarizes main points well	Conclusion is adequate: Takes a position but may be generalized, unfocused, short on insight Is linked to thesis, but perhaps not tightly Summarizes main points adequately	Conclusion is tenuous: Takes a position but may be unclear, indefinite, questionable May not be clearly linked to thesis or evidence Summary of main points inadequate, incomplete, imprecise
Formatting Possible 10 Points	Excellent throughout research paper: in-text documentation Works Cited page manuscript formatting	Generally good, with few lapses in: in-text documentation Works Cited page manuscript formatting	Satisfactory but occasionally uneven in: in-text documentation Works Cited page manuscript formatting	Unsatisfactory in: in-text documentation Works Cited page manuscript formatting

As the global marketplace becomes increasingly more competitive, it is incumbent upon human resources to broaden its strategic mission and become a strategic partner with executive staff. This requires human resources to have a detailed understanding of not only the human resources field, but the strengths and challenges of its organization, and the complexities of its industry. Through these units of knowledge, human resources can maximize its value by providing competent advice and counsel to its organization as it strives to achieve its strategic objectives.

The comprehensive Final Paper comprises four parts, with Parts 1, 2, and 3 submitted during the first three weeks of the course. In Week 5, a cohesive final paper will be due that includes Part 4, an executive summary, and the previously submitted Parts 1, 2, and 3. This final paper should be eight to ten pages and should incorporate any comments or suggestions made by the instructor on Parts 1, 2, and 3.

Focus of the Final Paper

In your final project, you are to choose a major problem/issue affecting an organization of your choice, and then utilize your detailed knowledge of human resources and strategic planning to develop a comprehensive plan that minimizes, and hopefully eliminates, this threat to your chosen organization’s ability to meet its long-range organizational goals and objectives. The components of this comprehensive project are as follows:

• Executive Summary: Your final paper should begin with an Executive Summary, which is an abbreviated capture of the entire paper and as such should touch upon all major points while engaging the reader.
• Part 1 – Overview of Organization/Problem (due in Week 1): Provide an overview of the organization and the problem/issue that challenges that organization. Next, detail how the problem/issue affects (or can affect) the future viability of the organization. Finally, discuss the principle role of human resources in an organization and how human resources can provide critical advice and counsel to the organization in addressing this challenge. This section of the paper should be two to three pages.
• Part 2 – Environment Analysis (due in Week 2): Optimal solutions are determined when a researcher has a thorough understanding of a company and its industry, along with the strengths and weaknesses that impact its future viability. In the second part of your plan, perform a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threats) on your chosen organization and provide an analysis of these results in light of the problem or issue under study. Be attentive to identifying how the problem or issue impacts the organization and its competitive position within the industry. This section of the paper should be two to three pages.
• Part 3 – Financial Analysis (due in Week 3): Nearly every problem or issue confronting an organization has a financial or budgetary impact. For instance, staff turnover has not only a direct cost on recruitment expenses, training costs, and productivity, but also an indirect cost related to the loss of organizational learning. In Part 3, detail the financial implications to the organization related to your problem or issue, including the additional costs that may arise if the problem or issue is not resolved effectively. This section of the paper should be two to three pages.
• Part 4 – Recommendations (due in Week 5): The final part of your comprehensive project incorporates your recommendations. Based on your work in Parts 1, 2, and 3, provide 2-3 recommendations to organizational leadership that would resolve the problem/issue in question. Be sure to detail any challenges the organization should consider in implementing your recommendations (culture, motivation, etc.) and your strategy to overcome these challenges. This section of the paper should be two to three pages.

Note that some of the information related to this project may not be readily available in course materials, requiring you to research contemporary management trends in the public sector.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.).
• Must utilize academic voice.
• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
• Must use at least four scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA style
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

Introduction

Ingrid’s Audio Haus employs approximately 200 employees and has 2 locations in the Omaha, NE metro. Her speakers are handcrafted and designed for superior audio and aesthetic appeal. She started making speakers and subwoofers by hand. Her business grew when friends heard/saw her ‘home-made’ speakers, and wanted some! She has 2 showrooms and craft centers where the boxes are made by master crafts people.

You are her HR practitioner. Ingrid needs a new strategic staffing system for her sales associate position, and she needs you to design it! She wants a presentation that includes either slides or video. If video, she would like an accompanying Slide/Word document.

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Directions

Given the scenario above, Ingrid would like you to design a simple staffing plan for the sales associates in her showrooms to include the following specifics:

Strategic Staffing System Proposal

1. Identify her business strategy, e.g. cost-leadership, differentiation, specialization, or growth strategy.
2. Develop and write a Talent Philosophy paragraph
3. Decide on the Nine Staffing Decisions (page 49). Indicate why you selected each.
4. Include a short example of a policy statement related to either the ADA, ADEA, or Title VII of the CRA. (A few paragraphs)
5. Decide on a recruitment message and where you would recruit for sales associates.
6. Choose one selection predictor, e.g. interview, cognitive ability test, personality, integrity test, etc. Tell Ingrid why you selected it, and include its general validity coefficient and why this matters to her.
7. Decide on a scoring method for the selection predictor you chose.
8. How would you show Ingrid if the selection system is effective, i.e. what methods of evaluation would you use?

Submission Requirements

• Recommendation presented to a business owner.
• Must contain a professional tone
• 5-7 pages (excluded title and reference page)
• Double-spaced, Size 12 pt Times New Roman font
• Follows the must current APA formatting guide
• A minimum of 4 references

Due Date

• Unit 8 by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, CT.

Research Paper: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.

The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.

Assignment Requirements:

1. Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the list provided by your professor.
2. Research/find a minimum at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-reviewed articles on your topic from the University of the Cumberlands Library online business database. The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source. While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the chosen topic will result in a point reduction.
3. Write a four (4) to five (5) page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s).
4. Structure your paper as follows:
   1. Cover page
   2. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.
   3. Purpose of Research should reflect the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.
   4. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).
   5. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.
   6. Conclusion in your own words
   7. References formatted according to APA style requirements
5. Attach your paper to the Discussion board by the Thursday due date.
6. Read and respond to at least four (4) other student postings by the Sunday due date.

the Service Learning Experience Research paper in a 5-page, double-spaced paper.

Organization: PACE (https://www.pacecenter.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwqeWKBhBF…)I am a business management student, therefore this paper needs to look from business management perspective.I have attached the previous paper PREFLECTION which should help to understand the context.

• Describe your initial expectations on researching your chosen service organization.
• What specific disciplinary skills (i.e. skills learned in your major) could you apply to your chosen service organization?
• Write about your thoughts and feelings on researching the service organization and how you might contribute your time in the future to support the goals of the service organization and/or allow you to make a difference in the community.
• Based on the knowledge gained in researching your chosen service organization and concepts taught in this class on developing a mission and vision, draft a new and improved mission and vision statement for the organization. You should include not only the new mission and vision but also an appropriate rationale for the mission and vision including elements of the organization as well as required elements needed in a well written mission and vision statement.
• Share the new mission and vision statement you created with at least two other people capable of giving you feedback on the soundness of your new mission and vision (fellow student, volunteer, or non-profit employee, etc.). After getting feedback from the first person, revise the mission and vision statements to accommodate the new ideas or suggestions. Do this again with the second person. Document the feedback received and how you revised the statements each time. In other words, you must complete two rounds of sharing and revising your mission and vision statement. Make sure you explain what advice you followed (and why) and what advice you felt didn’t warrant changes (and why).
• Based on your research of the organization and in drafting the vision and mission explain how you might recommend that the organization expand the diversity of those it serves while achieving its mission. Identify diverse constituencies that might benefit from the organization’s services or with whom it could collaborate to extend its mission.
• Based on your research, what ethical dilemmas do you think can arise in non-profit organizations?
• What is required to be a good ethical leader in a non-profit organization?
• Examine how this service learning research required different business skills and knowledge than the assignment related to the strategic management project.

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocatedfolder.

• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

• Late submission will NOT be accepted.

• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Department of Business Administration

Organization Design and Development- MGT 404

Assignment 1

Marks: 5

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basic steps of the organizational development process

• Evaluate the strategic role of change in the organization and its impact on organizational performance

Assignment Instructions:

• Please read Chapters 2, 3 and 4 in your textbook “Organization development and change.” (10th ed.) by Cummings, T., & Worley, C.

• Be sure to use at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed reference in support of youranswers and also incorporate the key concepts from the course.

• Please read the case study entitled as “Contracting for Success: Scoping LargeOrganizational Change Efforts.” available in the textbook “Cases and Exercises in Organization Development & Change” 12th edition by D. Anderson and answer the following questions:

Assignment Question(s):

1. Name and discuss the critical success factors for Valley Medical Center. (1.5 Mark)

2. As an OD practitioner, what are the steps you would take as you begin the entry and contracting phase? (1.5 Marks).

3. Valley Medical Center is experiencing a great deal of change. What recommendations would you make to help them more effectively handle the change they are experiencing? (2Marks)

Answers:

A.1

A.2

A.3

Requirements

GoTech is a Saudi company (located in Riyadh) that provides technical and digital solutions to other businesses and individuals. Its operation focuses mainly on the Saudi market, but recently it opened two offices in Egypt and Italy. Eng. Abdullah is the CEO, and there are three regional managers (in 3 different countries) and 30 employees working under their supervision.

Recently, Abdullah has been required to make vital decisions to keep GoTech running during many challenges, including new and existing competitors, rapid technology development, and Coronavirus pandemic. Consider yourself the CEO’s consultant who is required to help him put together a strategy so GoTech can not only survive but also thrive in the future.

To help you develop your Consultation Strategy Report, use the following points as a guide:

Part 1

1. An overview of GoTech company (0.5 marks)
2. Description of the type of management that GoTech follows. (1 mark)
3. Description of the challenges with that type of management. (1 mark)

• Communication challenges
• Cultural and political challenges

• Description of the necessity for creating a virtual Risks Response Team based on Tuckman’s Team Life Cycle Model (see figure 1). (3 marks)
  • Phases of team creation
  • Criteria for choosing the team
    • Who are they, and why did you choose them?
• Description of GoTech resources (1 mark)
• Description of GoTech digital capabilities (2 marks)
• Description of the solutions (3 marks)
• Closing remarks/ conclusion (0.5 marks)

• Pros and cons of the virtual team

1. Description of the regional managers’ roles (2 marks)

• What qualities must they have as leaders?
• How can they motivate themselves and their team?
• What digital recourses can they use to manage the team?

Part 2

1. Description of challenges that loom over GoTech (1 mark)

• Existing challenges/ disasters
• Potential challenges/ disasters

• What are the digital and financial resources?
• How can these resources be utilized?

• Existing capabilities that can be strengthened
• Needed capabilities that must be invested in

• Immediate solutions (based on points 4, 6, 7, & 8)
• Future solutions (based on points 5, 6,7, & 8)

Figure 1 Bruce Tuchman’s Team Life Cycle Model (Personio, 2021)

Useful links:

• http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/documents/planning-and-preparing-to-write-assignments.pdf
• APA reference system https://student.unsw.edu.au/apa
• About plagiarism http://wts.indiana.edu/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
• About plagiarism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiarism

Guidelines for the assignment:

• This is an individual project, which is part from your course score. It requires effort and critical thinking.
• Use the given cover page below. One mark will be deducted if there is no cover page.
• Your assignment must be supported by evidence and resources. Otherwise, your answer will not be valid.
• Use at least 5 different references from the SDL.
• Use font Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial.
• Use 1.5 or double line spacing with left Justify all paragraphs.
• Use the footer function to insert page number.
• Ensure that you follow the APA style in your project.
• Your project report length should be between 1500 to 2000 words.

Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor structure of assignment. Structure includes these elements paper style, free of spelling and grammar mistakes, referencing and word count.

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

• Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation strategically

EssayWeight:5 Marks

Write an essay on the ‘Role of Technology and Innovation in the realization of vision 2030 KSA’. Use examples, peer-reviewed journals to support your submission. This essay must be at least 1200-words in length. link https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/v2030/overview/

Directions:

• All students are encouraged to use their own words.
• Be three to five pages in length (1000-1200 words), which does not include the title page, abstract or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Write a three-part essay (i.e., an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph).
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
• Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
• It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.

Instructions

Assignment 3: Response to Union Organizing Campaign

You are the Employee Relations Specialist for a national retail company with locations across the United States. The nearly 500 company employees are diverse in terms of age and demographic differences. Your primary work location is Southeast Pennsylvania. Recently, the employees in the mid-Atlantic region, managed by Kristopher Kolumbus, have expressed dissatisfaction with the work environment. There are approximately 125 employees in the mid-Atlantic region. Their specific concerns include receiving small pay raises for the past 2 – 3 years, limited employee benefits, lack of career mobility and progression, and heightened security controls implemented due to theft concerns. There has been recent talk among the employees about the possibility of unionization, and some workers have begun exploring options such as United Food & Commercial Workers International Union and the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union. Before either of these unions will send an organizer to the organization, it wants to be sure that sufficient employees will back union representation. Some employees have started company-wide communication to increase interest in unionization.

As the Employee Relations Specialist, it is your responsibility to ensure that supervisors and managers follow the rules regarding a union organizing campaign. In response to this potential campaign, you decide to take some initial actions and prepare several documents to share with your boss, the Director of Human Resources:

Each document must be double-space, Times New Roman font 12, and APA format. Paper must be in narrative format, not bullets. [in word document not pdf] -1pt if fail in any of these formatting requirements.

Late penalties: Paper is due by due date but if there occurs an extraordinary event beyond your control, then you need to contact me as to the reason and then we can discuss a new due date if I agree with your excuse. In every case of an extension, you will be still be penalized 5% [-1.25pts] for failing to submit paper by due date and time and -.5pt for each additional day additionally late, no matter the excuse].

You must use the underlined headings below as separate discussion pargraphs in your paper and in the order provided below. -1pt if fail to do this. In other words, you will have at least 4 separate paragraphs with headings in the order provided below.

• A summary email to the Director of Human Resources describing the issues and what actions you are taking (which must include the below items)
• A one-page memo to all managers and supervisors indicating what they can and cannot do during any union organizing effort.
• An email to your human resource colleagues about actions the HR team should consider in response to some of the concerns raised by the Mid-Atlantic Region employees
• An outline for a meeting to be held between Human Resources and the organization’s leadership team regarding the organizing effort.

Requirements include:

• Cover Page with Name, Date, and Title of Assignment
• Each of the 4 items indicated above (summary email, one-page memo, email to your human resource colleagues, and outline for a meeting)
• Headings to separate the sections of the paper
• A minimum of two sources for each response
• Must use In-text citations in APA style
• Reference page using APA style
• Be uploaded to your Assignments Folder #3 by 23:59 p.m. eastern time on the due date.

In Unit VII of this course, you will submit a final paper on a publicly traded company of your choice. You will complete this paper over several units in this course. For this assignment, you will be completing the first part of this project. It would be a good idea to read all of the milestones of this assignment in the units that follow to ensure that the company you choose has sufficient information to complete the project. For this first assignment, follow the instructions below.

Select the company you will be researching for your paper. Compose a brief paper that gives an overview of your company. Your summary should include the following: the type of firm, the banking structure of the firm in terms of current and past investments, what industry it is in, and any relevant history or background information. Make sure to also incorporate how the firm currently structures its capital by identifying banking relationships.

Your paper must be at least two pages in length, and you must use at least two academic sources. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.

The following library resources may be helpful to you while completing all parts of this research project throughout the course.

Finding Articles: A Quick Start Guide

Business Research Essentials webinar

How to Find Journal Articles tutorial

Written assignments should follow the APA 7th edition format. Some of the basics include:

1” margins on all around, NO Running head only page numbers in the upper right corner of the header.

All research projects should have a cover page and a reference page (this does not count as part of the page count of the report deliverable). The APA cover page includes Title of Paper (not assignment name), Your Name, Institution, Course Number/Name, Instructor’s Name, Assignment Due Date. The Reference page includes the list of sources that were cited in the report, double-spaced with a hanging indent.

Font should be Times New Roman, Arial, or a similar font in a 11- or 12-point font size.

The report will be double-spaced throughout (no extra line spaces)

A growing bakery was making a hit throughout the Midwest with their lines of artesian breads. Sales were up 20 percent every year for each of the last four years. Everyone in the company was performing at what each believed was their very best. The company made fifty different types of bread dough and then a number of varieties – rolls, buns, loaves, etc. Orders were accumulated throughout the day. Orders were processed in 500 lb. batches. These commenced when enough orders of a particular dough were reached. Different doughs required different number of steps and needed different amounts of time and temperatures to be completed. Sometimes batches of particular doughs were made independent of actual orders. Sometimes smaller batches were made. Some recipes did not adhere proportionately to the reductions.

The owner made it a point to walk through each department – mixing, cutting, assembly, baking and final packing each day. He checked on the people, the equipment and sampled the product. With each interaction he pointed out something he saw, tasted and in general what he experienced to his aide who documented the observation and gave it to the person he encountered to change/modify during the interaction. “Managing By Walking Around” (MBWA) was something he learned from a consultant. He believed this practice kept him in touch on what was happening in the daily operations. He came to feel good about his MBWA strolls.

Although sales increased profits steadily decreased. In fact, sales increases mirrored a corresponding decrease in profits. The owner was at a loss to understand why, how, who? Something was happening that defied the logic of everyone save one within the company – the bean counter (aka financial type)

He stated that the waste hauling company monthly charges had increased to $20,000 per month. This was the rough equivalent of about 40,000 pounds of bread. My dumpster diving revealed the waste was either partially processed bread dough or many loaves of defective bread – burnt, big holes, too small, unrisen or uneven browned bread. The accountant had been publishing these financial reports every month but no one, including the owner seemed to be affected by them. The primary and possibly only concern I could detect was to get the bread out and make the deliveries.

My investigation quickly revealed that everyone in the company was skilled, no… an expert at making bread. In fact, everyone it seemed in the company had been or still was a baker. The head of QA/QC was a graduate of the Cordon Bleu School in Paris, France. Equipment mechanics had learned to tweak and repair ovens, mixers and processing equipment during their bakery apprenticeships. Area managers were the most seasoned and therefore know the most about making excellent bread. All were deeply passionate and opinionated about bread. I noticed quite a few arguments broke out among this group. I concluded they were somewhat nuts about the subject and none of them had any economic or process engineering sense. Provide your detailed recommendations to each of the following questions:

1. How to identify the different sources of waste?

2. How was a non-baker going to get a bunch of experts to reduce the amount of waste?

3. How to convince this group that creating waste was bad for business?

4. If somehow the amount of dough wasted was reduced, how could this new practice be sustained?

5. How to get some results quickly?

6. How to create permanent changes without spending a lot of money?

Each student must submit a report, in Word format, analyzing Pfizer Inc.:

• https://www.pfizer.com (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.pfizer.com/products (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.pfizer.com/people (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.pfizer.com/purpose (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.pfizer.com/science (Links to an external site.)
• https://www.pfizer.com/health-wellness (Links to an external site.)

Case Study Questions:

• What political/legal, economic, social, and technological forces does Pfizer Inc. face in its industry?
• What are CSFs for this industry?
• How well is Pfizer Inc. fulfilling its social responsibility?
• What did you learn from this case?
• Apply the concepts discussed from Chapters 1 to 5 in the textbook (Strategic Management: Theory and Practice,Sixthedition, by John A. Parnell, Academic Media Solutions, 2021.) and follow the requirements indicated in the rubric and the grading criteria for case study reports.

Follow the case study requirements presented in the Syllabus and in the assignment rubric.Case Study Rubric

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED IMAGE FOR REPORT FORMAT!

Case Study Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat	10 pts Proper Format The required format is followed (typed report, font size 12, double space, one-inch margins). All required sections of the report are included (Cover Page, Body, References). 5 pts Format Partially Followed The required format is partially followed (typed report, font size 12, double space, one-inch margins). Some of the required sections of the report are included (Cover Page, Body, References). 0 pts Format Not Followed The required format is not followed.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat – Body	5 pts Proper Body Length The body of the report does not exceed the maximum of four (4) pages for answering the Case Study questions. 3 pts Inadequate Body Length The body of the report briefly exceeds the maximum of four (4) pages for answering the Case Study questions. 0 pts Excessive Body Length The body of the report extensively exceeds the maximum of four (4) pages for answering the Case Study questions.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch – Sources of Information	10 pts Appropriate Number of Sources of Information Four (4) or more additional sources of information are researched to analyze the Case Study. 8 pts Minimum Number of Sources of Information Three (3) additional sources of information are researched to analyze the Case Study. 6 pts Low Number of Sources of Information Two (2) additional sources of information are researched to analyze the Case Study. 3 pts Insuficient Number of Sources of Information One (1) additional source of information is researched to analyze the Case Study. 0 pts No Additional Sources of Information No additional sources of information are researched to analyze the Case Study.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences	5 pts Well Detailed and Complete References Page All sources of information are presented in the References page following a proper academic writing style (APA, MLA, etc.). 3 pts Brief and Incomplete References Page Some sources of information, including the textbook, are presented in the References page following a proper academic writing style (APA, MLA, etc.). 0 pts No References Page No References page is presented.	5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style	10 pts Excellent Writing Style The report is written following proper English wording, spelling, punctuation and grammar rules, and it is easy to follow the content presented. 6 pts Average Writing Style The report is mostly written following proper English wording, spelling, punctuation and grammar rules, and it is easy to follow the content presented. 0 pts Inadequate Writing Style The report is not written following proper English wording, spelling, punctuation and grammar rules, and it is not easy to follow the content presented.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style – Citations	10 pts Proper Citations The information analyzed from the different sources of information is paraphrased in the report; and direct quotes are cited and presented following a proper academic writing style. 5 pts Poor Citations Some of the information analyzed from the different sources of information is paraphrased in the report; and some direct quotes are cited and presented following a proper academic writing style. 0 pts No Citations The information analyzed from the different sources of information is not paraphrased in the report; and direct quotes are not cited and presented following a proper academic writing style.	10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study Questions	15 pts All Case Study Questions Are Addressed All the Case Study questions are addressed in the body of the report. 8 pts Some of the Case Study Questions Are Addressed Some of the Case Study questions are addressed in the body of the report. 0 pts Case Study Questions Are Not Addressed The Case Study questions are not addressed in the body of the report.	15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCase Study Analysis	35 pts Excellent Understanding of Case Study The body of the report reflects excellent understanding of the Case Study and relates to the course content and additional information researched. 25 pts Proper Understanding of Case Study The body of the report reflects proper understanding of the Case Study and relates to the course content and additional information researched. 10 pts Poor Undrestanding of Case Study The body of the report reflects poor understanding of the Case Study and does not relate to the course content and additional information researched. 0 pts No Understanding of Case Study The body of the report does not reflect understanding of the Case Study nor it relates to the course content and additional information researched.	35 pts
Total Points: 100

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Entrepreneurship and Small Business

ASSIGNMENT -1

Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 7th

Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre

Weight: 05 Marks

Learning Outcome:

1. Demonstrate a solid understanding of the potential of entrepreneur in today’s competitive business world. (Lo 1.2)

2. Demonstrate ability to think independently and systematically on developing a viable business model (Lo 1.3 & 3.7).

3. Understand the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of small business. (Lo 1.1).

Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Start-up Business Plan

Imagine you started a new business as an entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia.

Please, think and share information on the following items:

1. Owners, capital structure and company profile

a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail

b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership, Corporation…..

C. Investment capital

2. Company Business Description (300 – 400words)

A. Scope and type of business

What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you choose?

• Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes your idea different?

• Mission Statement

• Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.

• Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they live? What is your target market passionate about?

B. Business Philosophy

What is important to you in your business?

• Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long term or short-term changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it?

• Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture?

• Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using SWOT.

• Scale of the business and its growth anticipation: what is the growth rate per year for five years? What do your 5-year financials look like? What is your path to profitability?

•Who is your competition and how do you beat them?

• Start-up costs: what costs do you expect to make the business run for the next five years?

3. Products and Services

a. Describe in detail your products or services (Technical specifications).

b. Size of business: how many employees? How many offices and retail facilities?

c. What factors will give you competitive advantages or disadvantages? Examples, include level of quality or unique or proprietary features.