Major Strategic Growth Developments and New Leadership

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    Silver Airways recently announced its purchase of Seaborne Airlines that is based in Puerto Rico.  Expanding its flight routes within the Caribbean, makes the company the highest volume airline to the Bahamas and the Caribbean from Florida.  In addition to its Bahama and Caribbean flights, Silver Airways serves the Southeast and Northeast states.

    You recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business.  You are a new hire at Silver Airways and your manager has asked you to assist him with building a Strategic Plan to reach the goal of merging with an airline carrier serving the Northeast US (Not with Seaborne). Using the course material (weeks 1 – 3) and your research on Silver Airways and its acquisition of Seaborne Airlines, you will first conduct a SWOT analysis on the current state of the airline to determine its Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.  You will then identify company goals, explain these goals and define objectives for each identified goal.

    In answering the requirements, you will support the reasoning and conclusions made, which means you will explain ‘why and how’ rather than relying on making statements. This is a most important requirement so do not overlook it.

    Step 1:  Research

    Review the links below to learn more about each airline, the merged map of flights, and the strategic plan that led to the merger:

    You may do additional research.  Make sure to take notes and do not take the research lightly as the more research you do the more you will understand Silver Airways and the better the SWOT analysis will be

Discuss on competitive advantage

This is an opportunity for students to conduct research on an entrepreneur and write a profile of the success story of the person. This can be achieved by interview or archival research. In other words, you may choose to collect data on the entrepreneur’s path to success by personal interview or by secondary resources from library, magazine, Internet, television or movie.

This is a three- to five-page assignment; format should follow font sized 12, single spaced and one inch margin surround rules.

Students must include:

1. Information on industry, competitors and market trend of the entrepreneur’s background and the context of their venture, and concepts from class (e.g. Elevator Pitch, the 10x rule, the Scurve, competitive advantage, suboptimal opportunity spotting, etc.). Conclude the research report with your key learning from this person and the new venture. Did you think strategies implemented by this entrepreneur were effective or not? State your rationale.

2. Students will be graded on how well they integrate course content into the biography. Students must highlight each concept they use in yellow. If a concept is not highlighted, then the students accept the risk that such concept will not be included in their grade. Assignments must be submitted to D2L by the deadline listed.

ASSIGNMENT CAVEAT (The essay MUST):

1. Be a product of the student’s original work and effort and not previously or concurrently been written or presented as part of any other course taken at Ryerson or elsewhere.

2. If it is not, then a grade of zero will be given (even retroactively) and it will be construed and recorded as academic misconduct in the student’s file.

NOTE:

All assignments must include footnotes and other relevant citations in the proper academic form.

Securities and Exchange Commission

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Respond to the following prompts: “What do I feel are the most important aspects of my learning in the chapters this week?” and “What about this learning was really worthy of my time and understanding?” Then explain how important it is in society or business.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

  1. Give an example of an organization that does not use any control systems. Is this justified?
  2. Pick a major U.S. industry, such as automobiles or computers, and discuss the lapses in technology and innovation on the domestic front that permitted foreign competitors to get a foothold and, in some cases, a dominant share of the market. Who or what do you think was to blame for this situation?
  3. In the mid-1980s, General Motors undertook a $5 billion program to introduce robotics and computer-integrated manufacturing techniques into many of its assembly plants. The results were disappointing, to say the least. Enormous technical problems dogged the program from the beginning, and the ultimate gains in productivity were decidedly modest. What do you think went wrong? Why? From the long-term perspective, was the automation program a good idea?

Activity 6:

Activity I: An activity on the critical path of a project was scheduled to be completed within 12 weeks, with a budget of $8,000. During a performance review, which took place 7 weeks after the activity was initiated, it was found that 50% of the work had already been completed and that the actual cost was $4,500.

  1. Calculate the EV of the activity.
  2. Calculate the CI and SI for the activity.
  3. Calculate the expected BAC using the original estimate approach.
  4. Calculate the expected BAC using the revised estimate approach.
  5. Compare and discuss the results obtained in parts (c) and (d).

Activity II: Identify a new product that is based on an innovation in technology, and draw up a strategic technical plan for its development. Be sure to discuss the risk factors at each stage, and indicate how you would deal with each.

Case Study: Deep Water Horizon Disaster

  • Access the assignment directionsPreview the document.
  • Please select one of the discussion questions posed at the end of the article to address in your essay.
  • Write a short 3-5-page essay addressing the case study.
  • You will be graded on content and how well you understand the course material, reasoning and how well you incorporate the material.
  • Proper grammar and mechanics is crucial and will be a part of your grade.
  • Review the assignment Rubric
  • Review the credible source guidelines.
  • Submit your assignment below.
  • APA format and Turnitin requirement of 25% maximum originality report

Evaluation

Your paper will be evaluated on the following:

  • Content
  • Grammar
  • Structure and mechanics
  • Relevance to the topic(s)

Format

Your paper is to be written in an APA-Style format (Links to an external site.). This includes the following:

  • 12 point font
  • Times New Roman font
  • Double-spaced
  • 1 inch margins
  • cover page
  • reference page
  • in-text citations

For more detailed instructions and information on how to write an APA-style paper (Links to an external site.). There is an extensive databank on how to incorporate in-text citations, and properly format your references.

Discuss Managerial Economics

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

  1. According Interland (2009) the art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy; it consists of tracing the consequences of that policy not merely for one group but for all groups. Discuss

Source: Jeneen Interlandi, “Not Just Urban Leg- end,” Newsweek, January, 19, 2009

[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

  1. According Interland (2009) the art of economics consists in looking not merely at the immediate but at the longer effects of any act or policy; it consists of tracing the consequences of that policy not merely for one group but for all groups. Discuss

Source: Jeneen Interlandi, “Not Just Urban Leg- end,” Newsweek, January, 19, 2009

[Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion].

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Leadership Theory Analysis Paper

This paper allows students to apply leadership theory (all theories is in attached book)to a current leadership challenge in an organizational context. The following sections should be included:

a.   Introduction and statement of challenge (1-2 pages). Explain the challenge as well as the organizational context.

b.   Literature review (4 pages). Describe one or more relevant leadership theories.

c.    Application and conclusion (1-2 pages). Provide at least one recommendation for the application of leadership theory to the current challenge.

  1. Format: double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, 1-inch margins, APA style.
  2. Introductory Paragraph: setting forth a clear statement of your thesis.
  3. Conclusion: a concise statement that reaffirms your thesis.
  4. References: an adequate number of sources to reflect scholarly work.This paper allows students to apply leadership theory (all theories is in attached book)to a current leadership challenge in an organizational context. The following sections should be included:

    a.   Introduction and statement of challenge (1-2 pages). Explain the challenge as well as the organizational context.

    b.   Literature review (4 pages). Describe one or more relevant leadership theories.

    c.    Application and conclusion (1-2 pages). Provide at least one recommendation for the application of leadership theory to the current challenge.

    1. Format: double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, 1-inch margins, APA style.
    2. Introductory Paragraph: setting forth a clear statement of your thesis.
    3. Conclusion: a concise statement that reaffirms your thesis.
    4. References: an adequate number of sources to reflect scholarly work.

Discuss Organization Behaviour

Working through the case study analysis process, you will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the OB issues that impact the outcomes associated with the decision-making process, thereby driving morale, motivation, and productivity.

The assigned cases focus on specific (real-life) OB issues like motivation, culture, and ethics encountered by managers and leaders that can be applied to your everyday encounters in the workplace and at home.

Synopsis

A synopsis is a brief overview of the case. Please prepare your synopsis as if I (and your classmates) do not have the whole case study. Your synopsis should be concise, complete, and fully describe the situation “as you see it.” The synopsis should not exceed four to five paragraphs.

At the end of your synopsis, you must identify three Organizational Behavior problems that must be addressed.

Problem Analyses

For each of the three identified problems, you must analyze them, drawing from the content covered in class. These analyses should identify the causes of each problem.

Each of the three Problem Analyses should be no more than three to four sentences in length. Be succinct.

Problem Recommendations

For each problem, you must provide a solution. Recommendations must directly tie to the Organizational Behavior problem you identify. Support your solution with critical thinking that demonstrates an understanding of the course material, internet resources provided for this course, and real-life experiences.

Shy away from general statements and blanket conceptual recommendations that are not fully justified with the facts of the case.

Formatting and References

In addition to references in the textbook, you must include at least three quality outside references (properly vetted news sources, business publications, scholarly articles, etc.) to support the information you outline in your case study.

Clearly label and indicate each Problem Analysis with headings in your paper followed by your Problem Recommendation. Ultimately, the structure of the assignment should follow the 3-Step Problem-solving Approach:

  • Synopsis

Software Risk Management

To complete this section, you must continue working on your MS Project file and add the information in the Week 5 Getta Byte project video.

  • Step 1: Allocate resources.
  • Step 2: Review costs.
  • Step 3: Analyze your resource allocation and assignments.
  • Step 4: Print the Gantt chart.
  • Step 5: Print resource allocation report.
  • Step 6: Print the project budget report.

Note: Microsoft Project is a project management information system (PMIS) designed to aid project managers in the development of schedules, assigning of resources, tracking progress, managing the budget, and analyzing workloads for projects. In this course, the Microsoft Project schedule is created in Section E and completed in Section F after adding the allocation and budgeting of resources.

SECTION G:

Use the Risk Register Template spreadsheet to complete your assignment.

  • Identify and analyze your project risks.
  • Plan and implement risk responses.
  • Monitor the project risks.

Instructions

  1. Review the Week 6 Getta Byte Software Risk Management video located in the Week 6 Lesson; the video provides examples of 3 negative risks.
  2. Apply the risk management process learned in the Week 6 reading assignments (i.e., Chapter 11 of the Contemporary Project Management textbook and Part 1 Section 11 of the PMBOK® Guide. to identify, assess, and plan risk responses for five positive and five negative risks other than the examples provided in the video using the Risk Register Template located in the Project Templates section below.
    1. For the risk identification process, be sure to assess the following process inputs: 1) Internal and external enterprise environmental factors and 2) the organizational process assets. Next, proceed to complete the following identification columns in the Risk Register Template.
      • Category
      • Risk Name
      • Risk Description
      • Risk Owner
      • Reason/Root Cause
      • Effect/Impact on Project Objectives
    2. For the assessment process complete the following columns.
      • Probability of occurrence
      • Impact/Cost
      • Impact/Time
      • Impact/Quality
      • Risk Score (i.e., probability times impact)
    3. For the Plan Risk Response process complete the following columns.
      • Risk Response Strategy
      • Cost

Note: The risks identified in the Week 6 Getta Byte project video are negative risk examples.

CONCLUSION:

  • Describe how the student applied theoretical and technical knowledge of the project management discipline to manage the course project successfully.
  • Conduct a short self evaluation on how successfully the project management concepts, techniques, and skills have been applied to the course project.

Perform integration testing

Your team has been asked to test and document enhancements to a web application that allows buyers to purchase custom-printed canvas shoes. The tasks and dependencies are as follows:

  • Create a testing plan

Once the testing plan is ready, your team can:

  • Test the user interfaces
  • Test the database
  • Test the network
  • Write the documentation first draft

When the user interface tests are complete, you can:

  • Perform user testing—enlist some users to test the user interface

When the database and network testing are complete, you can:

  • Perform integration testing—network with the database

When the user testing of the user interface and the database testing are complete, you can:

  • Perform integration testing—database, network, and user interface

When all integration testing and user testing are complete, you can:

  • Perform system testing

Then you can:

  • Review and revise documentation

After all other tasks are complete, you can:

  • Obtain management approval

Duration estimates for the tasks:

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3 days

Analytics As A Source Of Business Innovation

Please, answer for your INITIAL posting and discuss the following questions:

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1. Detailed – Comprehensive Summary for THIS article.

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How to Write a Summary of an Article

https://owlcation.com/academia/How-to-Write-a-Summary (Links to an external site.)

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Your Detailed – Comprehensive Summary for THIS article post should be no less of 1,700 words.

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2. Which are the three most CRITICAL ISSUES of THIS article? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

For EACH Critical Issue please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs

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3. Which are the three most relevant LESSONS LEARNED of THIS article? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

For EACH Lesson Learned please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs

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4. Which are the three most important BEST PRACTICES of THIS article? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …

For EACH Best Practice please post at least two strong comprehensive paragraphs

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5. How can you relate THIS article with the TOPICS COVERED in class? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail …

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6. Do you see any alignment of the concepts described in THIS article with the class concepts reviewed in class? Which are those alignments and misalignments? Why? Please explain, analyze, and discuss in great detail …

*****Attached are the last 2 chapters taught in class. Please use as a reference to answer question 5 and 6.***

I expect high caliber reviews with top analyses and interesting insights for THIS article !! If you have any questions, please let me know. I am here to help.

Due Sunday by 9:00pm