Describe the union organizing process.

You are a worker in a fast growing, large, non-union manufacturing organization. You notice persistent systematic labor violations in the plant. The company has multiple locations in the United States and plants in China and France. People are complaining about the working conditions and wages. A group of your fellow workers are talking about the need to fight back. There seems to be a willingness to organize. You have decided to seek the help of a Union. Write the following information in proposal format. Remember to follow APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and to cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.

  • Describe the union organizing process.
  • Identify the union you would choose to help you organize and explain why.
  • Describe the the responsibilities of the workers.
  • Describe what the unions can do to help labor.
  • Explain what management can legally say and do when they learn an organization movement is in progress.
  • Explain what can be done to help the workers overseas organize.
  • Explain why the global nature of the business does or does not influence the organization and bargaining process.

Note: Be sure to check that your Turnitin Similarity Index does not exceed 10% (excluding reference page).

The Paper

  • Must be 1250 to 1500 words, double-spaced (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Sports Marketing Management

Utilize the attached report about market research for sporting goods as you prepare your essay. You are encouraged to read any articles or statistical data contained within the report.

Jaura, R. (2019, October). Sporting goods wholesaling in the US (IBISWorld Industry Report No. 42391). Retrieved from http://clients1.ibisworld.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu

After reviewing the report, utilize the CSU Online Library and the Internet to research sports marketing trends.

Using the information gained from the report above and what you discover in your research, write an essay with a strong introduction that explains how you plan to manage various marketing strategies and techniques required to be successful in the future of sports marketing.

Using a MLK Basketball Tournament event share how you will manage your own sports marketing efforts to achieve success.

In addition, you will need to discuss the topics listed below:

  • new trends in effective management and leadership practices related to the sports industry and
  • what management techniques you believe could be effective strategies for promoting a positive culture and workplace.

Your essay must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title page and references pages. Include at least three sources (one of which will be the article above), and cite and reference them using APA Style.

Explain the role and overall objectives of Financial Management

 

Correlate your job responsibilities with the 16-week online course outcomes listed above. Should be Minimum 250 Words please

Course Objective:  

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Explain the role and overall objectives of Financial Management

2. Secure and interpret financial data from various sources including financial exchanges, financial firms, and individual companies.

3. Utilize financial analysis techniques to evaluate company performance.

4. Apply present value and future value techniques to solve practical business problems.

5. Understand and explain how fixed-income securities characteristics affect the financing methods selected by companies and which key factors influence the market price of these securities.

6. Apply capital budgeting techniques in evaluating and selecting investment opportunities commonly encountered in industry.

7. Apply an understanding of the firm’s cost of capital to investing and financing decisions.

8. Explain the application of basic capital structure concepts can influence the value of a firm.

9. Employ effective working capital techniques specifically involving cash, accounts receivables, marketable securities, inventory, and payables.

10. Identify various funding alternatives and demonstrate an understanding of their related costs.

11. Articulate various options available to companies in distress.

12. Successfully complete a financial analysis project and apply acquired skills to managerial decision making.

Job Description 

· As an Oracle ERP Test Lead was responsible for managing 6 resources who were part of the testing team

· Able to extract back end data using SQL/Toad queries

· Developed new test plans for database application support

· Experience in Web Services testing using Rest and SOAP UI

· Involved in Integration testing using various SOA Middleware.

· Selected the Test Cases to be automated and performed functional testing of the front-end using Selenium (IDE and Web Driver) & created Data Driven framework using JUnit

· Flow Testing for SCM Modules (AR, AP, OM, CM, INV, PO, GL) to make sure flow is working without any issues

· Reviewed database test cases according to assigned Requirements to validate reports by retrieving data with complex SQL queries from oracle database

· Written Standard test scripts for Oracle Order to Cash O2C Modules and Procure to Pay P2P Modules

· Tested EDI Batches from OTM to Oracle

· Maintain detailed documentation and process flow of all EDI processes

· Tested database objects like tables, views, sequences using SQL/PLSQL

· Done Field by Filed comparison of OTM and Oracle Data

· Responsible for Test Plan Preparation, Test Strategy Preparation, Team Meetings Facilitation, Defect Tracking Facilitation, Report bugs, etc.

· Analyze, design, prototype, configure, test, document, and implement new or modify existing software to support various business processes.

· Learn overall business operations and help develop innovative solutions to improve productivity

· Assist key users in testing new functionality, documenting and retaining ERP knowledge

· Documented testing results and updated the same for verification to the management

· Involved in developing Test Plans and Test cases for the entire functionality of the portal.

· Understanding and analyzing the Business functionality of existing systems of Issue to Resolve.

· Worked closely with Developers team for different issues

· Test a new enhancement for a Business Process

· Involved End to end testing for business process using all application tiers.

how the societal issues of social class and sports for children have impacted sports.

The article critique assignment investigates professional journals and current relatable information. You should locate an article(s) pertaining to how the societal issues of social class and sports for children have impacted sports. The article(s) should be less than three years old. You are encouraged to use the research database found in the CSU Online Library. These databases will allow you to quickly search through thousands of journal articles.

Include the following parts in your article critique.

  • Title page – Include the assignment title, Columbia Southern University, and your name.
  • Introduction – Provide a brief Introduction of your article and connection to this chapter’s topic.
  • Article summary – Summarize the article. List the main points that the author has tried to establish (i.e., 1, 2, 3 or first, second, third). Typically, there will be three to five main points. If your article(s) is summarizing a court case, you should discuss the following points: What provision of the law was at issue? Briefly state the facts of the case. What legal tests were applied? Were there any unusual elements in the case?
  • Article critique – Critique the article. You are to provide your reaction (insightful, critical, and logical) to the points that the author tried to make or an overall critique of the entire article. Be sure to state how this information has impacted the sports arena. A simple statement of agreement or disagreement is not sufficient. While you may make such a statement by way of introduction to your reaction, you must clearly and logically state the reasons for the post that you have taken.
  • Conclusion – Provide a brief conclusion wrapping up the elements of the article and how it relates to the chapter topic.
  • Reference page – Include a reference page that lists the source in proper APA format. If you also used content from our textbook, be sure to include this as a source in your reference page, as well. It is important that you provide the reader with enough information about your article so he or she will be able to locate the article.

Length: The journal article selected for the article critique should be long enough to provide the content necessary to complete this critique. Usually, an article such as this is approximately four pages long.

Your article critique must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. Follow APA Style when constructing this assignment, including a title page, an abstract and in-text citations, and references for all sources that are used.

analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing retention and separation

Prepare a three-page memo analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing retention and separation for either Java Corp. or an organization of your choice.

Once the best possible employees have been hired, it is important for the organization to do what it can to retain its top talent and manage its turnover to continue supporting organizational goals.

SHOW LESS

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

  • Competency 1: Apply human resource strategies to business needs.
    • Apply best practices in employee engagement to the selected organization.
    • Apply retention strategies to the selected organization.
  • Competency 2: Analyze core functions of human resource management.
    • Explain the significance of voluntary and involuntary employee turnover for the selected organization.
    • Analyze how employees and employers get the best results using progressive discipline.
  • Competency 3: Analyze the strategic value of human resource management within a competitive global business environment.
    • Analyze practical considerations in terminations.
  • Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a scholarly and professional manner.
    • Write in a professional style using APA citations and format with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Preparation

Research the topics of retention and separation for either Java Corp. or an organization of your choice. A minimum of two resources are required to support your work.

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either option 1 or 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the Instructions below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

You are the new HR manager for Java Corp., a domestic cold coffee and tea company. Java Corp. has had trouble retaining valuable employees and the termination of a number of employees for performance and conduct has resulted in lawsuits. Prepare a memo to organizational management, analyzing best practices in approaches and procedures addressing each of these issues.

Option 2

Choose an organization to use for this assessment. It can be where you are currently employed or a company with which you are familiar. It must be an organization that is researchable, as you will need to gather and analyze information to complete the assessment. You may use the same organization for the other assessments.

If you choose the organization where you are currently employed, please keep in mind that the analyses you make must be based on facts that can be documented rather than your personal opinion as an employee.

Research the retention and separation functions of the chosen organization.

Contact your faculty if you have questions.

Instructions

Prepare a memo to organizational management. In your memo:

  • Apply best practices in employee engagement to the selected organization.
    • Include two best practices by HR professionals that would benefit the organization.
  • Apply retention strategies to the selected organization.
    • Include two strategies. How can the organization reduce costly employee turnover?
  • Explain the significance of voluntary and involuntary employee turnover for the selected organization.
  • Analyze how employees and employers get the best results using progressive discipline.
    • What are two benefits of this approach?
  • Analyze practical considerations in terminations.
    • What legal and ethical factors should employers consider in these situations?

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

  • Length: Three typed, double-spaced pages.
  • Written communication: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Your writing should be:
    • Concise and logically organized.
    • Free of errors in grammar and mechanics.
  • Validation and support: Use a minimum of two relevant and credible scholarly or professional resources such as the Wall Street Journal to support your work.
  • APA format: Format all citations and references in accordance with current APA guidelines.

comparison of two separate states’ governance structures for higher education

comparison of two separate states’ governance structures for higher education

Your paper is based on research and comparison of two separate states’ governance structures for higher education (e.g., Kentucky vs. Tennessee). You may choose any two states within the USA. Your paper should follow APA 7th Edition professional style guidelines. (4-6 pages, excluding title and reference pages)

  • Title Page
  • Chapter I.  Introduction
  • This is where you present a purpose, roadmap and overview of your select topic, along with a short summary of the results of you topic
  • Chapter II. Literature Review
  • This where you will summarize the information and data from your references
  • Chapter III. Analysis
  • This is where you provide your own analysis of your topic anchored in fact and reason
  • Chapter IV. Summary
  • Summarize the meaning of your analysis
  • Reference Page 

Affinity Diagram And Root Cause Analysis

The purpose of this assignment is to identify an organizational problem to solve within your current workplace or industry and use an affinity diagram to brainstorm the root causes of the organizational problem and potential solutions for addressing it.

For this assignment, the first step is to identify an organizational problem to solve within your current workplace or industry. This is an opportunity for you to apply your learning while addressing a real-world problem. After you have identified a possible organizational problem, complete the “Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram” resource to help you narrow and specify the root cause for the problem. Completing the affinity diagram will not only help you identify the root causes for the problem but also to determine the scope of influence you can have in reaching a potential solution. Keep in mind that this exercise is meant to identify a viable solution within the scope of influence in which you are directly involved and will ultimately allow you to be an agent of change.

Complete the affinity diagram action steps outlined in the “Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram” resource, including the Five Whys Root Cause Analysis section. This can be done using online mind mapping resources like those found in the study materials, by using post-it notes, or through the use of Excel or Word documents and tables. When constructing the affinity diagram, be sure to complete all six steps described on the resource. You will reference these root causes again within your final business proposal in Topic 8.

Submit both the affinity diagram and the five whys root cause analysis to your instructor.  Evidence of revision from instructor feedback will be assessed on the final business proposal.

Minimizing Distortions in Performance Data at Expert Engineering Inc.

Minimizing Distortions in Performance Data at Expert Engineering Inc.

CASE STUDY

 

Minimizing Distortions in Performance Data at Expert Engineering, Inc. 

 

Under various engineer titles,veteranengineer Demetri worked for Expert Engineering, Inc. for almost 15 years. He has recently been promoted

to the position of Principal at the engineering firm . The firm’s performance evaluation history is both unique and long. All principals are involved in evaluating engineers because the founders of the firm believed in multiple source evaluation and feedback to prevent favoritism and promote a merit-based culture. At the same time, the firm has a long history of using quality performance appraisal forms and review meetings to better ensure accurate performance evaluations. Several months ago, however, the firm initiated a big hiring initiative of a dozen new engineers, nine of w hom turn out to be graduates from Purdue University, which is

the same university from which Demetri graduated. Indeed, Demetri was active in moving forward the hiring initiative. There is tension and discontent among the other principals, who fear that a time ofunchecked favoritism, biased performance ratings, and unfair promotion decisions is on the rise.

QUESTION

1. Provide a detailed discussion of the intentional rating distortion factors that may come into play in this situation. 

Organizational Design, Structure, And Change Presentation

Each year Fortune magazine publishes a “Most Admired” list of the top companies in the United States. Firms are rated on these eight dimensions: innovativeness, quality of management, long-term investment value, social responsibility to the community and the environment, people management, quality of products and services, financial soundness, wise use of corporate assets, and, if international, a ninth dimension: effectiveness in doing business globally.

For this assignment, select an organization with which you are familiar (you may choose an organization you frequently do business with, one which you have previously worked, or currently work). Then, choose one of the eight dimensions used to rate top U.S. companies in which the organization appears to be underperforming.

Compose a PowerPoint presentation (12-15 slides)

Then record your 7-10-minute presentation using YouTube Video, Loom, or Zoom. On the title slide of your PowerPoint presentation, provide the link to your YouTube, Loom, or Zoom video recording that you created. Your presentation should address the following:

  1. Identify a major issue the organization is facing and in which dimension (of the eight identified above) it is underperforming
  2. Explain the ramifications the underperformance is currently having on the organization. Identify the likely consequence of failure to improve in the selected dimension.
  3. Analyze the relevance of the current organizational structure, design, and culture and their influence on organizational effectiveness, especially in relationship to the dimension in which the organization is struggling. Provide citations to support your analysis.
  4. Determine whether the organization embodies the principles and values of conscious culture and management and its relevance to improving organizational function.
  5. Present a plan to bring about necessary improvement using Kotter’s 8-step change model.
  6. Address possible challenges to the suggested change and your plans for managing those challenges. Explain how different subsystems need to be realigned in order to bring about the change.
  7. Detail any lessons learned and evaluate strategies that you as a manager will either avoid or engage in when designing the structure, building culture, and managing change in your organization. Provide citations to support your claims.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

You are required to use at least three academic references to strengthen and support your claims and recommendations. Ensure each content slide has supporting citations and specific examples.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

The Secret Of How To Think Like An Entrepreneur Reflection

The Secret Of How To Think Like An Entrepreneur Reflection

The purpose of viewing the TEDx talk on “How to Think Like an Entrepreneur” is to develop a mindset that is innovative, adaptable and strategic for the purpose of transforming animal services.

Successful entrepreneurs are adaptable, innovative, strategic, positive risk takers, thrive on problem solving, courageous and ambitious. This TEDx talk illustrates three relevant actions that animal services leadership can incorporate into their mindset and habits.

 

After watching the Secret of How to Think Like an Entrepreneur video below, write a reflection on the following:

How does the OODA Loop, Failing Wisely and Gift Small Goods relate to Contemporary Animal Services and how might thinking like an entrepreneur create an effective and successful animal services organization?