Project Management: The Managerial Process

    • http://switchandshift.com/the-gm-culture-crisis

       

       

      This assignment is the second milestone in the analysis of the company within your final project. It should begin with a brief description (one paragraph) to transition the reader to the new analysis lens. The largest component of this paper should focus on the leadership approach and any shifts through the course of the case study example, including any aspects of the culture that influenced the organization. Lastly, the final aspect of the paper is to connect the analysis into insights and conclusions. This assignment will be submitted in the form of two- three pages.

       

      Prompt: Use the following case study to do your organizational analysis: The GM Culture Crisis: What Leaders Must Learn From This Culture Case Study.

       

      After reading the case study, answer these questions:

       

      III. Evaluate Leadership Theory

       

      A. Describe a leadership style used in the case study and why there was a shift in leadership style throughout the case study.

       

      B. Explain the characteristics and decisions of management in the case study that help explain the shift in leadership style.

       

      C. Identify the internal and external influences on the organization that may have caused the shift in leadership style. Be sure to explain your choices.

       

      D. Describe the relationship between a leadership style used by the organization in the case study and the decision-making process.

       

      IV. Assess Organizational Culture

       

      A. Discuss the internal culture present within the organization. Be sure to utilize terms relative to organizational behavior.

       

      B. Identify specific examples from the case study that demonstrate the internal culture present within the organization.

       

      V. Insights and Conclusions

       

      A. Explain why the leadership style(s) and internal culture of the organization complement each other or do not complement each other.

       

      B. Explain whether or not the changes in leadership style or internal culture of the organization influenced each other.

       

      C. Explain how the leadership styles and internal culture of the organization may have influenced the behavior of the employees within the organization. You could consider providing specific instances or examples from within the case study to support your response.

       

       

Discuss Operations Management

 

The final assignment for the course is a Final Paper on two cases. The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The paper should be at least 10 pages in length and integrate readings, scholarly references, and course discussions into work and life experiences. It may include an explanation and examples from previous experiences as well as implications for future applications.

Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 and the case study at the end of Chapter 13, and thoroughly answer all the following questions. Supplement your answers with scholarly research using the Ashford Online Library. Each case study should be addressed in at least 5 pages, resulting in a combined Final Paper of at least 10 pages.

  1. Create a master production schedule for the breadmaker in the case that considers production levels, demand for the product, and the best business strategy for the situation presented.
  2. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Jack’s approach, considering how master scheduling can improve the process, and considering the organizational changes needed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.
  3. Examine the impact of refusing a customer’s order because of lack of supply of the product vs. accepting the order and failing to deliver.
  4. Describe the impact on average inventory levels and production if Realco produces 20,000 breadmakers every week, rather than 40,000 every other week.
    Chapter 13 Case Study: Supply-Chain Challenges in Post-Earthquake Japan 
  5. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the supply chain used in the Japanese auto industry before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
  6. Evaluate whether or not Toyota’s plan for a “foolproof” supply chain is consistent with the Lean production philosophy.
  7. Provide a recommendation and plan that you believe would be the best supply chain strategy for Toyota.
  8. Examine the impact Toyota’s plan will have on the way it handles relationship management in its supply chain.

The Final Paper Construction:

  • Must be at least 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that tells the reader what will be covered in the paper.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that tells the reader what was learned from reading the paper.
  • Must use at least five professional resources, including a minimum of two from Ashford Online Library in addition to the text.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Explain the notions of mathematical differences

Word lengths: 500 to 700 words and use Scholarly References Only

 

Review Questions: Answer the following questions in detail.

1. Explain the notions of mathematical differences, managerially important differences, and statistical significance. Can results be statistically significant and yet lack managerial importance. Explain your
answer.
2. Describe the steps in the procedure for testing hypotheses. Discuss the difference between a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis.
3. What purpose does a scatter diagram serve?
4. The following ANOVA summary data are the result of a regression with sales per year (dependent variable) as a function of promotion expenditures per year (independent variable) for a toy company.
F = MSA = 34,276
MSE 4,721
The degrees of freedom are 1 for the numerator and 19 for the denominator. Is the relationship statistically significant at ” = .05? Comment on your answer.

Word lengths: 500 to 700 words and use Scholarly References Only

 

Review Questions: Answer the following questions in detail.

1. Explain the notions of mathematical differences, managerially important differences, and statistical significance. Can results be statistically significant and yet lack managerial importance. Explain your
answer.
2. Describe the steps in the procedure for testing hypotheses. Discuss the difference between a null hypothesis and an alternative hypothesis.
3. What purpose does a scatter diagram serve?
4. The following ANOVA summary data are the result of a regression with sales per year (dependent variable) as a function of promotion expenditures per year (independent variable) for a toy company.
F = MSA = 34,276
MSE 4,721
The degrees of freedom are 1 for the numerator and 19 for the denominator. Is the relationship statistically significant at ” = .05? Comment on your answer.

 

Discuss Process Improvement Project

 

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Topic: Tools Used in Operations Management
Benchmark – Process Improvement Project: Phase I

benchmark – Process Improvement Project: Phase I

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Complete Phase I (Improvement Opportunity) of the Process Improvement Project. Refer to the “Process Improvement Project” resource for directions and criteria regarding the completion of this phase of the Process Improvement Project.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting 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.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Process Improvement Project

For this assignment select either your own organization or an organization about which you know enough to review the supply chain processes and identify a process that can be improved in your sphere of influence.

Phase I: Improvement Opportunity

Write 500-750 words on improvement opportunity in your sphere of influence. Address each of the following sections:

Quality Tool Analysis

Identify your problem statement and complete a root-cause analysis. Identify which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem. Explain the quantitative and qualitative tools you used and provide a summary of how you arrived at your problem.

Stakeholder Analysis

Complete the interactive “Stakeholder Analysis: Winning Support for Your Projects,” located on the Mind Tools website. In Step 2, select the “Interactive Screen App” hyperlink. Provide a Power/Interest Grid of your completed chart (using either a picture format or a handwritten document). In addition, provide a summary that includes considerations for all stakeholders. These considerations will form your communication plan in Part II.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

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Process Improvement Project

For this assignment select either your own organization or an organization about which you know enough to review the supply chain processes and identify a process that can be improved in your sphere of influence.

Phase I: Improvement Opportunity

Write 500-750 words on improvement opportunity in your sphere of influence. Address each of the following sections:

Quality Tool Analysis

Identify your problem statement and complete a root-cause analysis. Identify which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem. Explain the quantitative and qualitative tools you used and provide a summary of how you arrived at your problem.

Stakeholder Analysis

Complete the interactive “Stakeholder Analysis: Winning Support for Your Projects,” located on the Mind Tools website. In Step 2, select the “Interactive Screen App” hyperlink. Provide a Power/Interest Grid of your completed chart (using either a picture format or a handwritten document). In addition, provide a summary that includes considerations for all stakeholders. These considerations will form your communication plan in Part II.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

Discuss Ethical egoism

Question 1 What is one of the two alternatives to the consequentialist response to moral dilemmas of trying to minimize the bad and maximize the good, do deontologists provide?

Question 2 Which ethic presupposes that no universal and lasting structures to human life exist:

Question 3 If love is regarded as a _________________ principle, then it needs to ground the principle of _________________ on more than simply utility.

Question 4 Which of these is not one of Holmes’ aspects of moral reasoning for Christians?

Question 5 What is the highest end for Christians?

Question 6 Which of these is not an example of how Aristotle viewed virtues as relative to excess and deficiency?

Question 7 Which one of the below is NOT what Eudaimonia means:

Question 8 Which of the following is not one of Plato’s four cardinal virtues:

Question 9 Stanley Hauerwas has stressed the crucial role of Christian ____________ in moral formation.

Question 10 According to Aristotle, the less virtuous are simply weak­willed people who act out of ignorance and need education.

Question 11 Ethical egoism seeks a social order where conflicting self­interests can be brought together in a peaceable and orderly way.

Question 12 The fact that we cannot logically derive ethical conclusions from merely empirical observations is called:

Question 13 A person wants to attend seminary to become more knowledgeable about the Scriptures and theology than others while earning a prestigious graduate degree. But this person also wants to become a pastor and be able to serve others with their education. Which philosopher would be most supportive of this desire?

Question 14 Holmes states that a non­consequential decision is needed as to the _______ of consequence we are to seek.

Question 15 What process did Jeremy Bentham propose to quantify pleasure versus pain with regards to which action one should take:

Question 16 Pragmatic means:

Question 17 Some deontologists equate the right with the good.

Question 18 That which has value in and of itself:

Question 19 According to deontology, what justifies the means:

Question 20 Consequentialism is not interested in keeping rules at all.

 

Question 1 Which of the following is not an examples of a moral dilemma?

Question 2 Holmes believes that the Bible comes closer to intuitionism than to natural­law theories.

Question 3 Holmes arguments in favor of a natural law approach to Christian Ethics include:

Question 4 Which of these is not one of Holmes’ aspects of moral reasoning for Christians?

Question 5 _______________ provide an objective, as opposed to a subjective, basis for moral knowledge.

Question 6 Which of the following is NOT a way virtues affect moral decision making?

Question 7 According to Aristotle, the less virtuous are simply weak­willed people who act out of ignorance and need education.

Question 8 Which of the following is not one of Plato’s four cardinal virtues:

Question 9 What did Thomas Aquinas say is needed along with habituation of the virtues:

Question 10 What does Aristotle call the ability to choose what is right in the face of morally wrong options or temptation?

Question 11 Utilitarianism is concerned with consequences, but seemingly ignores moral integrity, which is concerned with motives and actions:

Question 12 Which of these is NOT one of Holmes’ conclusions concerning ethical egoism?

Question 13 Which of the following is NOT a question regarding the conflict between distributive justice and equal rights?

Question 14 What is the problem with regards to individual egoism retreating into universal egoism?

Question 15 Which is NOT a problem with psychological egoism that Holmes points out:

Question 16 According to deontology, what justifies the means:

Question 17 Deontology would include which of the following ideas:

Question 18 Some deontologists equate the right with the good.

Question 19 The goal of consequentialism is:

Question 20 That which has value in and of itself:

 

Question 1 What is the highest end for Christians?

Question 2 Which of the following is NOT on the four ingredients in an ethical theory?

Question 3 If love is regarded as a _________________ principle, then it needs to ground the principle of _________________ on more than simply utility.

Question 4 Which of the following is not a problem with regards to Common Morality?

Question 5 The Ten Commandments are an example of:

Question 6 What does Aristotle call the ability to choose what is right in the face of morally wrong options or temptation?

Question 7 The Enlightenment period developed a far more ___________ psychology in which a clear and distinct understanding has the power to overrule and subdue our _________________.

Question 8 What did Thomas Aquinas say is needed along with habituation of the virtues:

Question 9 Which of the following is NOT a way virtues affect moral decision making?

Question 10 Stanley Hauerwas has stressed the crucial role of Christian ____________ in moral formation.

Question 11 The fact that we cannot logically derive ethical conclusions from merely empirical observations is called:

Discuss INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

 

Research two articles concerning information systems development and project management. Drawing on these two articles, your textbook, and other sources, write an essay that addresses the following:

 

1. Provide a well-formulated thesis statement in your introduction paragraph.

 

2. Explain how a business user could be involved in the core activities of building an information system.

 

3. Analyze how software development methodologies (such as agile development) can work in tandem with project management for the benefit of both information systems development projects and organizations. .

 

4. Evaluate how project managers and/or IT managers can ensure that information system development projects are in alignment with business strategies and goals.

 

Summarize the information in a 6 page paper in APA format.

 

 

References

 

Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2016). Management information systems: Managing the digital firm [VitalSource Bookshelf version] (14th ed.). Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780133898309/

 

Haron, H., Gui, A., & Lenny, M. (2014). Factors influencing information technology project success: A case of university information system development division of Bina Nusantara University. International Journal Of Organizational Innovation, 755-765.

 

 

 

McLeod, L., Doolin, B., & MacDonell, S. G. (2012). A perspective-based understanding of project success. Project Management Journal, 43(5), 68-86.

 

Introductory Geology Climate

1. Based exclusively on the data provided and your graph, what conclusion would
you make regarding climate change?
a. Sea ice is expanding, which indicates an increase in temperature
b. Sea ice is expanding, which indicates a decrease in temperature
c. Sea ice is contracting, which indicates an increase in temperature
d. Sea ice is contracting, which indicates a decrease in temperature
2. What is slope of the line of best fit for this data?
a. 0.008 million square kilometers per year
b. 0.05 million square kilometers per year
c. -0.05 million square kilometers per year
d. 0.017 million square kilometers per year
e. -0.17 million square kilometer per year
f. 0.033 million square kilometer per year
3. Even though the above data is accurate, give and explain two reasons why this
dataset might lead you to an incorrect conclusion regarding global climate change. 4. What is the slope of the line of best fit you estimated for this data set? Make
sure to show your work. 5. What conclusion about climate change could you make from this dataset? How
does your result for the extended dataset compare to the results from the data
presented in the article (Part A)? Page | 137 Introductory Geology Climate Change 6. What is the slope of the line of best fit you estimated for this data set? Make
sure to show your work. 7. What conclusion on climate change could you make from this dataset? How
does your result for the North Pole compare to that of the South Pole (Part B)? 8. Examine and describe the ocean currents flowing in the Atlantic Ocean from
the equator to the North Pole starting from Brazil (6 08 54.55S 35 58 24.09W).
Do these currents reach the northern polar ice sheet? If the tropics become
warmer, how would this affect the northern ice sheet? 9. Examine and describe the ocean currents flowing in the Pacific Ocean from the
equator to the South Pole starting from Somalia (0 32 32.23N 44 09 15.47E).
Do these currents reach the southern polar ice sheet? If the tropics become
warmer, how would this affect the southern ice sheet? 10. Based on your answer to questions eight and nine, explain why we see different
trends in the sea ice extent in the south (Part B) and north poles (Part C). 11. How might the changes you saw in the previous exercises relate to global
albedo, sea level, ocean salinity, and temperature? Page | 138 Introductory Geology Climate Change 12. Do you think any conclusions (if any) regarding climate change should be made
based on the data presented in this assignment? 13. What data do you think are needed to make a conclusion regarding climate
change? Page | 139

Discuss Organizational Communication

Unit II Article Review

Critically review the article below:

To access the article below, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the ABI/INFORM Collection database found in the CSU Online Library.

Vanderberg, A., & Capodagli, B. (2015). The “Ottawa way” thrives. Public Management, 97(6), 14-18.

In the review, be sure to include an analysis of the article. Provide details and evidence to back up your analysis from the article. What are some of the significant points used in the article to support the premise? Why are these points significant to the way communication affects strategic planning?

Use the standard five-paragraph format (introduction/body/conclusion). APA format should be used. The article review should be a minimum of two pages in length. Content, organization, and grammar/mechanics will be evaluated.

Unit II Article Review

Critically review the article below:

To access the article below, you must first log into the myCSU Student Portal and access the ABI/INFORM Collection database found in the CSU Online Library.

Vanderberg, A., & Capodagli, B. (2015). The “Ottawa way” thrives. Public Management, 97(6), 14-18.

In the review, be sure to include an analysis of the article. Provide details and evidence to back up your analysis from the article. What are some of the significant points used in the article to support the premise? Why are these points significant to the way communication affects strategic planning?

Use the standard five-paragraph format (introduction/body/conclusion). APA format should be used. The article review should be a minimum of two pages in length. Content, organization, and grammar/mechanics will be evaluated.

Discuss Umiker’s Management Skills

1.          Charles R. McConnell, (2015) Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor, Sixth Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781449688851

 

 

 

2..Answer questions on page 99 in your textbook Management Skills: Questions  #2, #3 and #7

As a supervisor, what should you do about a policy that is unpopular with your employees or that appears to you to be potentially harmful?

Cite an example of one realistic occurrence that could suggest the need for a policy change. Why might the change be necessary?

Explain the essential difference between a policy and a procedure and give examples of each.

Suggested resources for citations: Health Care: How is it Different from “Industry”, History of Bellvue Hospital, Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor,

1.          Charles R. McConnell, (2015) Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor, Sixth Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781449688851

 

 

 

2..Answer questions on page 99 in your textbook Management Skills: Questions  #2, #3 and #7

As a supervisor, what should you do about a policy that is unpopular with your employees or that appears to you to be potentially harmful?

Cite an example of one realistic occurrence that could suggest the need for a policy change. Why might the change be necessary?

Explain the essential difference between a policy and a procedure and give examples of each.

Suggested resources for citations: Health Care: How is it Different from “Industry”, History of Bellvue Hospital, Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor,

Discuss Industrial Organization in Manufacturing

I need help with an assignment from the class (Industrial Organization in Manufacturing) that I am taking. I need it to be 100% your word. I need it to have ZREO plagiarism. No citation needed, since it’s your own thoughts and opinions from the topic, It is important to NOT cope or explain the thoughts and opinions of the chapter or others (t’s your own thoughts and opinions). Need it in 10 hours. Attached is the chapter from the book that you need to use in this assignment.

 

 

The assignment instructions are below:

 

First Part :

 

(In 200 word each write about the following):

 

1- The chapter discusses team obstacles and offers suggested actions for overcoming these obstacles.  Study Exhibit 11-5 and share any experience you have with the obstacles or the actions to help create a more effective team.  Can you suggest any other actions for the obstacles listed in this Exhibit?

 

2- Studies of effective teams have found that they contain a small number of people with complementary skills who are equally committed to a common purpose, common goals, and a common working approach for which they hold themselves mutually accountable.

 

 

Second Part:

 

(In the class, I need to respond to the answers of four students from the first part. To explain it more, my classmates some of them answered the question. What you have to do is read them, then respond to it. The respond is like what you think about what he wrote. Also Like do you agree or disagree with what he wrote, what do you like about it and what you can add to his opinions and thoughts. (FYI try to be positive (like agree with him) and also be respectful)

 

 

(In 200 word each write a respond about the following):

 

(from Q1)

1- Organizations and teams are not immune to facing obstacles and struggles while working together. The study demonstrates the different obstacles that are often faced and suggested actions that could be taken upon to fix those issues. While working in groups I experienced several of the mentioned obstacles, and we were able to overcome those obstacles by using some of the suggested actions mentioned. Nobody in the group knew about these at the time, but we could have found this study helpful when resolving the team issues faced. Shrinking of responsibilities was one that occurred often because there were some people who were more dominant than the others and took over more responsibilities than they had to. Due to this, there was lack of trust and that affected our team productivity a lot. To solve this problem, we attempted to remind ourselves our purpose and distributing the tasks evenly so that everyone has the same amount of work to do. In some cases, it was not possible to evenly distribute the tasks because of their level of complexity, therefore we assigned two people who were more familiar in the areas so that we would be able to get it done. It would have helped if we would have been more encouraging towards to one another and imposing a clearer purpose from the beginning so that we would have a clear purpose of all that we had to do. There are many solutions to overcoming these obstacles and some of them may require the supervisor’s creativity, depending on the task. For example, if small rewards would have been used in the group, then that would have motivated people to do their best so that we would be able to obtain those rewards. They could have been as simple as going out to eat or ordering pizza when we got a certain thing done.