Porter Novelli or Southern Company Case Study

Porter Novelli or Southern Company Case Study

Due Week 8 and worth 150 points

 

From the Goldsmith & Carter textbook, select either the Porter Novelli (Chapter 12) or Southern Company (Chapter 13) case study for this assignment.

 

Write a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:

 

Evaluate the effectiveness of the roles that the strategic leaders played in the formation of the performance management strategy.

 

Develop a five (5) point criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the talent management strategy and how the data could be collected.

Critique the components of your talent management strategy and suggest alternative ways to achieve effective results.

Outline the functional expertise component of this strategy and how it optimizes the company’s ability to identify highly qualified individuals.

Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.

The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

Compare and contrast the talent assessment and employee performance management processes.

Review the process of developing functional expertise and setting and measuring talent management objectives.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in talent management.

Write clearly and concisely about talent management using proper writing mechanics.

SWOT ANALYSIS Case Study Report

SWOT ANALYSIS Case Study Report

Outline and Grading Guide (150 points)

 

COMPANY NAME/WEBSITE/INDUSTRY

State the company name, website address and industry

 

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Briefly describe the company in the case study. What is their primary business, who were the officers or key players described in the case study? If the case study company is currently in business, list the company’s current CEO, total sales and profit or loss for the last year where data is available. Identify key events or phases in the company’s history. Describe the performance of this company in the industry. Visit the company’s website and use http://finance.yahoo.com and or some other financial search engine to find this data. (25 points)

 

NOTE: Make sure to use APA citations throughout the paper. The textbook should be cited if it is the source of information. If you are not familiar with APA citation, check out the tutorial “APA Guidelines for Citing Sources” at the end of the course syllabus. There are videos to help you with the APA format and business research in the week 1 lecture.

 

SWOT ANALYSIS

Using the information in the case study, perform a SWOT analysis on this company. Remember Strengths and Weaknesses are internal to the company. Opportunities and threats lie outside of the company and are in the external environment. Summarize your key points in a SWOT matrix. (25 points)

 

ANALYSIS VIA PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL

Analyze the competitive environment by listing the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of buyers, the bargaining power of suppliers, the threat of substitute products and services, and the intensity of rivalry among competitors in the industry (Chapter 2). Summarize your key points in a Figure. (25 points)

 

STRATEGY USED

How does this company create and sustain a competitive advantage? What strategy was undertaken by this company? Were they successful? Can all companies use this strategy? How is the strategy affected by the life cycle in the industry?  Remember to reference Porter’s generic strategies identified in Chapter 5 of the textbook.  (20 points)

 

THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING THIS COMPANY

Can the company’s competitive advantage be sustained? How will that be accomplished? Where are they in the product life cycle? What is the company culture like? Do they need to change it? What problems is this company having and why? (20 points)

 

COURSE OF ACTION RECOMMENDED

If you were in a position to advise this company, what strategy would you recommend to sustain competitive advantage and achieve future growth? Be specific and list the steps the company should take for successful implementation of your course of action. (20 points)

 

OPINION

What do you think of this case study? Describe what you believe are the lessons learned from this case. (10 points)

 

REFERENCES

When you have completed the paper using the above sections, insert a page break and have a separate references page. The references should be listed in accordance with the APA guidelines as shown in the tutorial. (5 points)

 

FORMAT:

·         Do not use a cover page.

 

·         Font: Use Times New Roman, 12 point.

 

·         Place your name in the upper left hand corner of the page.

 

·         Each section of your paper should be headed by the bolded, capitalized item described above.

 

·         Indent paragraphs.

 

·         Insert page numbers bottom right.

 

·         Limit the paper to no more than 4 double spaced pages.

 

·         Use APA citations throughout the paper. If you are not familiar with APA citation, refer to tutorial, which is contained in the last section of our course syllabus.

 

·         Include a separate “References” page at the end of the paper (This is not one of the 4 pages).

 

·         Please prepare reference page as follows:

 

References

 

Dess, G., Lumpkin, G. & Eisner, A. (2012). Strategic Management (6e). Boston: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

 

 

·         Save your paper in the following format: Your last name your initials and the company discussed in the case study

EXAMPLE: If your name is Edward R Jones and you are writing a case study on Google, then the file name for your paper would be jonesergoogle.doc

 

·         Place the paper in the drop box designated by the weekly assignment.

 

Note that the report is worth 150 points and points are allocated for each section as noted in the outline. 

how to overcome communication barriers

Unit II PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions

Self-esteem in the work environment is crucial to the overall success of everyday business operations and functions for the employee and employer; therefore, it is important to identify healthy self-esteem development and how to overcome communication barriers.

Create a PowerPoint presentation (minimum of 10 slides) on how to overcome communication barriers—verbal and nonverbal (identify and explain with supported data and illustrations). You must use at least two sources with one being the textbook. Be sure to cite any sources used in a reference slide with proper APA formatting. The cover and reference slides do not count toward the total slide requirement. Also, use the speaker notes function to explain the content in detail for each of the slides.

Note: Keep in mind the 6×6 PowerPoint rule: slides should only include six to seven lines of content with no more than six to seven words per line. Also, illustrations should relate to the content being discussed—be creative

Review “Robin Hood,” in Chapter 5 of Managing the Public Sector.

Review “Robin Hood,” in Chapter 5 of Managing the Public Sector.

Please respond to the following:

Review “Doing the Right Thing,” in Chapter 5 of Managing the Public Sector.

  • A partial list of large-scale governmental planning activities would have to include at least the following:
    • Planning for the conservation and use of natural resources.
    • City planning.
    • Planning for full employment.
    • Planning for personal and family security.
    • Planning for agriculture.
    • Planning for the improvement of government organization.
  • Provide one example from the case that addresses one of the planning activities.

Review “Robin Hood,” in Chapter 5 of Managing the Public Sector.

  • The story stated that the source of revenue (the rich) was dwindling because the rich were avoiding the forest. Robin considered increasing revenue by assessing a fixed transit tax.
  • Recommend a contingency plan to increase revenue that would allow Robin Hood to stay true to his mission. Comment on the use and importance of contingency plans by public administrators. Provide an example to illustrate.

Explain how regulations impact health care organizations

Unit Outcomes ● Explain how regulations impact health care organizations. ● Describe the policy and operational context of health care regulations. ● Explain how regulatory compliance will affect health care organizations’ strategic decision making. ● Formulate strategies to ensure regulatory compliance. Instructions You have been appointed as lead project manager for the implementation of a new EHR system in a large multi- campus hospital system. The CEO and Board of Directors have asked you to provide information regarding the methods by which you will ensure successful adoption of the new information system. Please follow the instructions below in completion of this assignment. Part 1: Instructions: Discuss the relationship between health care regulation compliance and quality management. Demonstrate the quality management tools that could be used as process control techniques to support compliance efforts. Select two (2) quality management tools (e.g., control charts, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams). Provide a visual example for each tool selected, and, in an executive summary for the CEO and Board of Directors, describe how each tool can be used to inform internal policies, processes, and organizational structure decision making. Part 2: Instructions: Develop a plan to measure and manage performance during the transition to the new EHR. Compare at least two (2) benchmarking techniques (e.g., productivity standards, report cards, dashboards, etc.) and provide a visual example for each technique used. Differentiate between internal and external benchmarking. Discuss how benchmarking techniques are used to comply with health care regulations and improve organizational performance.  Part 3: Instructions: Demonstrate workflow concepts that would assist in managing the transition to the new EHR system. Examine at least two (2) workflow concepts (e.g., use cases, top down diagrams, swimlane diagrams, etc.). Provide a visual example of each and discuss its use in supporting internal policies, processes, and organizational structure decision making. Part 4: Instructions: Demonstrate project management techniques that you would use for the EHR transition to ensure efficient workflow and appropriate outcomes. Select at least two (2) techniques (e.g., Gantt charts, benchmarking, risk analysis) for interpretation. Provide an example of each and discuss how the two project management techniques can be used to achieve outcomes that ensure regulatory compliance. Assignment Requirements ● Please complete all parts in a Microsoft Word document. ● The body of your document should be at least 1500 words in length. ● Quoting should be less than 10% of the entire paper. Paraphrasing is necessary. ● Students must cite and reference at least 4 credible sources from the KU Library.

characteristics each of real intellectual and personal property

List two characteristics each of real, intellectual, and personal property.  Do owners of real, intellectual, and personal property each have the same rights under the law?  List how each type of property is treated under the law. Explain why it is in the best interest of society to treat these types of property the same or differently. At 250 words

Discussion 2

Read the article Governance in the Spotlight: What the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Means for YouPreview the document. In this article the author outlines provisions companies are now required to implement. Consider the requirements imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley on corporate boards of directors. Do small businesses and privately held companies have ethical duties? If so, to whom would they owe this duty? Employees? Customers? Vendors? Should the law impose ethical requirements on small businesses or privately held companies or can the marketplace police unethical business behavior? Provide support to justify your position. At least 250 words

CSR in the Corporate Marketplace

Option #1: CSR in the Corporate Marketplace

CSR is no longer an ancillary practice for corporations that compete in the global marketplace. Consumers across the world are demanding that, beyond the brand, companies demonstrate CSR company-wide and engage in ethical and sustainable practices in all or many facets of their operations.

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In a well-written paper, answer the following questions:

  • What is the significance of the product lifecycle in lifecycle pricing for companies that promote CSR?
  • What are the implications for a firm’s reputation when there is a dichotomy between the final consumer product and the inputs to its production?
  • Describe two examples of companies that, in the past, have not always paid attention to the product life cycle of their brands. What should they have done differently to be socially responsible?
  • Describe five steps to take as a leader in a global company to ensure that it is engaging in ethical and sustainable practices.

Your well-written paper must adhere to the following parameters:

  • Be 4 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.
  • Be supported by six, with at least four scholarly references. Remember, you must support your thinking/opinions and prior knowledge with references; all facts must be supported; in-text references used throughout the assignment must be included in an APA-formatted reference list.
  • Review the grading rubric within this assignment for more detail on how this assignment will be graded.

Benefits and dangers from working with NGOs

benefits and dangers to a corporation from working with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to conduct sustainability audits?

apa format

1-2 paragraphs

references

 

This week we consider the importance of CSR audits.

Discuss the following questions:

  1. Why are CSR audits important?
  2. What are the benefits and dangers to a corporation from working with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to conduct sustainability audits?
  3. As part of the due diligence involved in selecting partners, a major client asks you to demonstrate your CSR commitment before awarding a large contract to your company. How would you address your client’s request, and what measurable data would you provide?

motivation within the workplace discussion

motivation within the workplace discussion

This week you learned about motivation within the workplace. Having an unmotivated staff can lead to turn-over, low morale, and low productivity.

Consider your current workplace and assume you have just been granted $25k to help improve motivation within the workplace. Explain how you would put this money to use.  I work in an inspections command in the Human Resource Division.

In your responses among your peers, expand the discussion by providing your feedback as to how well their solutions would motivate you. 400 words with references.

Create an innovation plan

Create an innovation plan

Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 300 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers.

As a part of this week’s homework assignment, you created presentation for a business that you have developed an innovation plan for.  Create an innovation plan for my company, TNT Allstar Cleaning Squad.  An american company in the small rural town (population of 2500).  The company cleans residential and business.  Provide 300 word discussion and an 8 page power point.

View the presentations created by your peers and assume that you are a board member of this organization. Discuss your thoughts on the innovation plan and if you feel it will be a success.