Leadership Portfolio

Answer the Below Question using my old discussion questions and papers from my past classes. This is my final class so this assignment is simply to sum up what you have learned from a Degree in Leadership

EACH COMPONENT NEEDS ITS OWN 500 WORD SUMMARY-

LDR -600

LDR 612

LDR 615

LDR- 620

whole purpose of this assignment is to tell the professor – WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT LEADERSHIP TAKING CLASSES FOR THIS DEGREE- THERES PLENTY of information for you to cut and paste stuff together.

Leadership Portfolio

The portfolio should contain components from at least four previous courses in the Master of Science in Leadership program, such as MGT-605, LDR-600, LDR-630, LDR-640, LDR-612, or LDR-615. Each of the four components should include a 250-500-word summary of how you approached the assignment, the lessons you learned from completing your work, and how these lessons helped shape you as a leader.

Please note that it is not required to submit the four course artifacts you are referencing; a well-written synopsis that clearly identifies the course and includes the required elements will be sufficient for the purposes of this portfolio. You may also include an artifact that is not course-related, but may be an additional level of support for the portfolio.

Conclude the portfolio with a brief personal call to action. In 250-500 words, describe your professional development plan after you graduate. How will you continue to grow as a leader? Also, identify specific resources, such as professional organizations, mentors, and professional development opportunities that will help you accomplish your plan.

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 LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Define competitive advantage

Due in 6 hours. 500 words only.

Read the Strategic Management Project Background document.

Review the resources listed at the end of this assignment along with the terms and concepts discussed this week to prepare for this assignment:

  • strategic management
  • competitive advantage
  • strategic plan
  • mission statement
  • vision statement
  • core values statement
  • AFI

Create a Word document and title it Strategic Management Research Journal Part 1.

Write a 500- to 700-word response to the following prompts as your journal entry:

  1. Justify the guiding principles required for preparing effective statements that describe the mission, vision, and the core values of an organization as covered in the assigned reading.
  2. Compare whether Caterpillar Inc.’s mission, vision, and core values conform to the guiding principles in the text and support organizational strategic planning principles as justified in prompt #1. Refer to the Caterpillar Inc. website listed in the Resources section below.
  3. Assess what Caterpillar Inc.’s current competitive advantages and disadvantages are by considering their business partners, allies, and general operations. Research the assignment resources listed below. Based on your research, evaluate Caterpillar’s current competitive advantages and disadvantages.

Note: You will use information from this entry in your Strategic Management Research Project Presentation due in Week 5.

Submit your assignment.

Discuss on Organizational Behavior

This course has a Final Project which is in the form of a PowerPoint presentation.

You can choose a topic from this semester or something you come up with yourself, but your presentation must be about organizational behavior and be original (ie not just material verbatim that you have pulled from your text/readings or off the internet). Of course, you can still insert charts, graphs, videos, graphics and excerpts from outside sources (as long as you cite those sources!) I want to see your commentary and analysis, in your own words.

IMPORTANT: Copying the work of others and representing it as your own (ex. copy and paste off of the internet or your text, OR using someone else’s work and just changing a few words) is Plagiarism, a serious academic offense. I have enabled the Turnitin plagiarism checker for this assignment, to help you identify potential areas of plagiarism.  Papers that are substantially plagiarized will NOT be accepted for grading. 

Although the format is a Power Point, I want to emphasize that this is NOT like your typical Power Point, which is basically an outline for a live presentation. Your project must be substantially loaded with content. You can do this either on the slides themselves, or you can add voice-over to simulate a live presentation.

The first slide should be your Introduction slide, the next 10-15 slides should be informational slides, the last slide should be the reference slide.

Discuss on Critical Thinking skills

There is part 1 and part 2 of the Critical Thinking Assignment here is the link for GeoGebra: https://www.geogebra.org/calculator.

follow the first part and the second part

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length (not counting the title page and references page) and should cite and integrate at least two credible outside sources. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find resources. Your textbook is a credible resource. b. Include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and a reference page. i. The introduction should describe or summarize the topic or problem. It might discuss the general applications of the topic or it might introduce the unique terminology associated with the topic. ii. The body of your paper should address the questions posed in the problem. Explain how you approached and answered the question or solved the problem, and, for each question, show all steps involved. Be sure this is in paragraph format, not numbered answers like a homework assignment. iii. The conclusion should summarize your thoughts about what you have determined from your analysis in completing the assignment. Nothing new should be introduced in the conclusion that was not previously discussed in the body paragraphs. c. Include any tables of data or calculations, calculated values, and/or graphs refere

There is part 1 and part 2 of the Critical Thinking Assignment here is the link for GeoGebra: https://www.geogebra.org/calculator.

follow the first part and the second part

Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length (not counting the title page and references page) and should cite and integrate at least two credible outside sources. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find resources. Your textbook is a credible resource. b. Include a title page, introduction, body, conclusion, and a reference page. i. The introduction should describe or summarize the topic or problem. It might discuss the general applications of the topic or it might introduce the unique terminology associated with the topic. ii. The body of your paper should address the questions posed in the problem. Explain how you approached and answered the question or solved the problem, and, for each question, show all steps involved. Be sure this is in paragraph format, not numbered answers like a homework assignment. iii. The conclusion should summarize your thoughts about what you have determined from your analysis in completing the assignment. Nothing new should be introduced in the conclusion that was not previously discussed in the body paragraphs. c. Include any tables of data or calculations, calculated values, and/or graphs refere

Extending Hospitality Case Study

1. How did ODO operationalize the definition of an adult with a disability? What arguments could you make that the definition was too inclusive or too narrow?

2. Analyze the research design’s various components. Identify any potential problems and explain the ramifications of these design issues. Identify potential strengths of the design.

3. What is a hybrid (dual-modality) methodology? What are the pros and cons of the hybrid methodology used in this study?

4. Francie Turk had no prior experience with researching Americans with disabilities. Assume you have similar background; what would you have done in the exploratory phase of this project to become familiar with the frustrations and hurdles that adults with disabilities face when traveling? Compare your research process with what ODO did. What could ODO have gained from incorporating your methods?

5. Brainstorm lists of potential hotel, restaurant, and rental car accommodations to be evaluated for adults with disabilities and create your own paired-comparison question. During a phone interview, how quickly could you cover this question? What are the advantages and disadvantages to using this measurement scale in the phone survey in comparison to using it in the online survey?

6. What are the management, research, and investigative questions driving the next Adults with Disabilities: Travel and Hospitality Study?

No abstract is required for the Case Study Assignment nor are an introduction or conclusion; simply type the questions as an APA style heading and respond. Ensure the following are met:

· Must be supported with at least 4 scholarly (peer reviewed) research articles in your response.

· Must be at least 900 words (the word count does not include the question text, cover page, or reference page)

· Use proper grammar, current APA format and submit in MS Word format

Discuss the role of a healthcare manager

Now that you have completed an in-depth analysis of the case study, it is time to provide recommendations. You will recommend a course of action regarding strategic planning in light of the issue the healthcare organization is facing. Be sure to address the following:

  1. Provide a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects you have previously reviewed that relate to the issue.
  2. What course of action would you recommend the healthcare manager take in terms of strategic planning around this issue? Be sure to justify your recommendation with evidence.
  3. What recommendations would you make to ensure that identified key stakeholders in the organization are involved in driving the strategic planning process? Be sure to substantiate your claims.
  4. How might the organization better align its strategic planning and policy processes with its overall mission and vision, particularly with regard to this issue? Be sure to provide evidence to justify your response.

To successfully complete this assignment, view the Milestone Five Guidelines and Rubric document.

Now that you have completed an in-depth analysis of the case study, it is time to provide recommendations. You will recommend a course of action regarding strategic planning in light of the issue the healthcare organization is facing. Be sure to address the following:

  1. Provide a brief summary of the issue facing the healthcare organization and the aspects you have previously reviewed that relate to the issue.
  2. What course of action would you recommend the healthcare manager take in terms of strategic planning around this issue? Be sure to justify your recommendation with evidence.
  3. What recommendations would you make to ensure that identified key stakeholders in the organization are involved in driving the strategic planning process? Be sure to substantiate your claims.
  4. How might the organization better align its strategic planning and policy processes with its overall mission and vision, particularly with regard to this issue? Be sure to provide evidence to justify your response.

To successfully complete this assignment, view the Milestone Five Guidelines and Rubric document.

Discuss Different levels of planning in supply chain operations management

Question

Question 1.1.(TCO 1) Different levels of planning in supply chain operations management include (Points : 5)

general and detailed planning

strategic, tactical, and operational planning

long-term and short-term planning

logistical, operational, and procurement planning

Question 2.2.(TCO’s 1) Which of the following is a measure common to both the strategic profit model and the SCOR model? (Points : 5)

Responsiveness

Return on assets

Delivery performance

Lead time

Question 3.3.(TCO 1) The demand for housing is characterized by a regular pattern of increasing to a peak, then falling. When the demand reaches a low point, it then repeats the pattern. This pattern usually takes place over a 3- to 5-year period. This is an example of which type of demand pattern?(Points : 5)

Autocorrelation

Seasonality and cycles

Step change

Trend

Question 4.4.(TCO 1) For Platinum Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas, Saturday is the best day of the week for business. The gambling take for the hotel on Saturdays over the past 4 weeks was as follows.
Week $ Take
(1) $250,000
(2) $190,000
(3) $300,000
(4) $280,000
Using a moving average withn= 3 terms, what would be the forecast for Week 5.(Points : 5)

$256,667

$246,667

$255,000

$232,124

Question 5.5.(TCO 1) Assume that the forecast for the last period is FITt = 200 units, and recent experience suggests a likely sales increase of 10 units each period. Actual sales for the last period reached 230 units. Assuming a smoothing coefficient of ? = 0.20 and a trend smoothing coefficient of ? = 0.10, what is the BASE forecast for the next period?(Points : 5)

210

206

236

226

Question 6.6.(TCO 1) The tracking signal will suggest to a manager that(Points : 5)

demand for an item is changing.
there is seasonality in demand

a forecast mode’s parameters may need adjustment

All of the above

Week 2

Decisions being made about the aggregate production plans represent what type of planning?

Strategic-level planning

Tactical planning

Detailed operational planning

Long-term planning

Question 2. 2. (TCO 2) Each month the sales and operations team at Johnson Company meets to develop plans for each of the next 6 months. This process is known as (Points : 5)

collaborative planning and forecasting

rolling planning horizons

unconstrained planning

continuous planning

Question 3. 3. (TCO 2) If a company strongly prefers that its aggregate output plan be closer to a level plan than a chase plan, this implies that it is concerned about minimizing (Points : 5)

inventory carrying costs

hiring and layoff costs

the cost of subcontracting

Both A and C

Both B and C

Question 4. 4. (TCO 2) Zanda Corp. and Jones Corp. are identical in every way (products produced, costs, demand, etc.) except for one. Zanda uses a level production plan while Jones prefers a chase production plan. Which of the following is most likely to be true? (Points : 5)

Jones will have higher investment in plant and equipment

Jones will have higher hiring and firing costs

Jones will have lower inventory carrying costs

All of the above

Question 5. 5. (TCO 2) . The following are other critical data.
Production cost per unit = $250
Inventory carrying cost per quarter per unit = $10 (based on quarter-ending inventory)
Hiring cost per worker = $1,000
Firing cost per worker = $2,000
Beginning number of workers = 10
Each worker can produce 100 units per quarter.
Any worker on the staff at the end of the year will not be fired at that time.
Given these data, what is the inventory carrying cost of a level plan? (Points : 5)

$100,000

$700,000

$70,000

$7,000

Question 6. 6. (TCO 2) You are sitting next to a person in business class on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia. You mention to that person that you got your ticket 2 months ago for only $12,500. The person responds that she bought her ticket 2 days ago for $7,800. This sometimes happens because airlines often use an approach called (Points : 5)

capacity management

yield management

load management

workforce leveling

Communication Plan Template

On January 24, 2012, Rick Wion, director of social media for the McDonald’s Corporation (McDonald’s) was challenged by a series of events. A week earlier, McDonald’s had launched a large public relations campaign using the Twitter hash tag “#MeetTheFarmers” to promote connections with family farms and local suppliers. In order to maximize the Twitter Promoted Trends expenditure (a service Twitter offered to display trending hash tags on its homepage), Wion’s team switched the hash tag halfway through the day from “#MeetTheFarmers” to “#McDStories,” creating an opportunity for the public to share their own positive McDonald’s stories online.

However, within the first hour of switching the hash tag, Wion and his team quickly realized that numerous detractors had hijacked it to express negative comments towards McDonald’s. In an attempt to change the course of the campaign, the hash tag was changed back to “#MeetTheFarmers,” thereby successfully reducing the number of negative comments and discussions.

However, a few days later, the media started to run negative coverage of the “#McDStories” hash tag. With mocking headlines and articles providing screenshots of the negative tweets, very few of the media articles contained any statistics that explained or put proper context behind the situation. Moving forward, Wion needed to devise a better strategy for McDonald’s social media campaigns, while also preventing potential fallouts that could occur with the media by encouraging better media relations and ultimately more accurate reporting.

This case is intended to fulfill the following teaching objectives:

  • To place students directly into a decision making role in a major organization.
  • To recognize the potential for negative consequences when using social media.
  • To evaluate how an organization can develop a positive relationship with the media.
  • To devise a strategy for McDonald’s to utilize in developing future social media campaign

As you prepare your case study analysis, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Read the case study through without stopping to analyze it. Do this to get a basic understanding of what happened, who was involved and the general problems.
  2. Read it a second time to identify the key elements including what happened; the sequence of events; who was involved; any significant relationships; the facts and problems.
  3. With an understanding of what you have been asked to do (i.e. the assignment question), re-read the case study, this time clarifying the key issues and identifying the problems that need to be solved. Remember, case studies are written so that you can propose solutions. As with real-life situations, there is usually more than one way to solve any problem.
  4. Integrate the problems using the theories and concepts that you come to understand from your readings. Do not just simply describe the problems or theories. If you need to make assumptions to fill in any gaps that are not provided in the case study, you will need to explain your reasoning.
  5. Consider a range of possible solutions to the problems. Evaluate the problems by giving your opinion or some expert’s opinions, by considering the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. Justify your choices.
  6. Your response to the case study does not need to be in the form of a report. It can be numbered, following the numbering sequence used in the questions section.

Discuss why this is a good example of leadership through acts of service in terms of the way the actions of the leader demonstrate integrity and personal character building

Provide a 150 word response the below discussion question answer in apa format with in-text citations and references

Answer: The video is very powerful as Joe describes the accounts he had with his Commander.  The Commander clearly understands that family needs to come before work, and in a military situation, there is usually very little wiggle room to just take off from your duties.  The Commander made an enormous difference in Joe’s life and worked hard for Joe and his family.  He found the best doctor around to help his son, than after hearing that the child would require a lot of blood products he coordinated this enormous blood drive.  By doing this, he didn’t only affect Joe’s family, but think of the example and impact he must have had on all of the soldiers that stood by waiting to donate.  We have the follow up story about how Joe’s servant leader inspired him to serve but I can be almost certain that those other soldiers were also moved and impacted by the gesture from the Commander.  These principles align with Greenleaf because the Commander demonstrated empathy, listening and he completely went out of his way to serve the Schmitt family.  He put their needs before the needs of the military with all of these projects Joe was working on. These actions are also very Christian like because he is essentially being called to serve others and now Joe spearheads the Wounded Warrier project.  I like to think that the Commander had been inspired to perform the acts because he too has a story to tell like Joe Schmitt now does.

 

Original Question:

Watch the video “Servant Leadership – Joe Schmitt.” Discuss why this is a good example of leadership through acts of service in terms of the way the actions of the leader demonstrate integrity and personal character building while also establishing followership and pushing others to grow professionally through emulating his actions. Discuss how this example embraces both Greenleaf’s principles of servant leadership and the call to service evident in Christianity.

 

Discuss Revenue Expense and Profitability

The purpose of financial ratio analysis is to provide information about the financial performance of an organization which goes beyond that which is available from analyzing only one line item at a time. Ratios are generally grouped into four categories: Liquidity; Revenue, Expense, and Profitability; Activity; and Capital Structure.

Liquidity ratios answer the question: “How well is the organization positioned to meet its short-term obligations?”

Revenue, Expense and Profitability ratios answer two questions: (1) “How profitable is an organization?” and (2) “How effective is it in controlling its operating costs and increasing its operating revenues?”

Activity ratios answer the question: “How efficiently is the organization using its assets to produce revenues?”

Capital Structure ratios answer two questions: (1) “How are the organization’s assets financed?”; and( 2) “How able is the organization to take on new debt?”
Exhibit 4.21 on page 193 of our textbook (Zelman et al.) lists 17 financial ratios for the 189-bed Collings wood Community Hospital. For this Discussion, choose six of the ratios and discuss the following:

  1. From the definition of the ratios, explain why your selected ratios changed from 20X0 to 20X1. Be sure to indicate if the change noted is favorable or not and explain why.
  2. Compare your selected ratios with the national industry benchmarks for Collingswood’s bed size using the data shown in Exhibit 4.16a on p. 185.  Indicate whether or not Collingswood’s current performance on each of the selected ratios is better or worse than the corresponding industry benchmarks. Explain how the hospital can improve its current performance relative to individual benchmarks for each of the selected ratios.

General Guidance on Discussion Posts: Your original post, due by Day 3, will typically be 3–4 paragraphs in length as a general expectation/estimate. Refer to the Week 5 Discussion Rubric for grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use the rubric to assess your work.