Management

What are the two decision making approaches discussed by Lindblom? Compare and contrast these approaches. Which of these approaches is the best decision-making approach in managing government organizations, in terms of providing better outcomes? Why? Do you think it is possible for decision-makers to use the rational- comprehensive approach? Why? Why not? Article: Lindblom, C.E. (1959). The Science of Muddling Through. Public Administration Review, 19 (2), 79-88.

Below are some real-life situations that present ethical questions in a business. Discuss at least two situations (of course you can discuss all of them) and look at it (a) from a strictly legal viewpoint, (b) from a moral and ethical viewpoint, and (c) from a point of view of what is best in the long run for the company. Look at each situation from the perspective of all groups concerned: customers, stockholders, employees, and community and not just your opinion of the situation. Discuss at least two situations. Be sure to consider both short? and long?range consequences. Situations: 1. You have the opportunity to offer a job to a friend who really needs it. Although you believe that the friend could perform adequately, there are more qualified applicants. From the different viewpoints stated above, would this be legal and ethical or illegal and unethical, or a combination of the two? How might you be viewed in the organization if you hire a less qualified person? What would you do? Explain your justification. 2. Because of a loophole in federal laws, you find that you could legally pay your workers less than the minimum wage. The cost savings you recommend may mean you’re getting a choice promotion. From the different viewpoints stated above, would this be legal and ethical or illegal and unethical, or a combination of the two? What would you do? Explain your justification.

1. Does the BCG analysis offer useful implications for strategy and resources’ allocation? Explain.2. Briefly discuss the main governance issues that impact the work of managers within the multibusiness corporation. Give suitable examples.3. Discuss the main circumstances in which strategic alliances can create value for the partners.

Answer the following questions, after reading the case, Competition in the Craft Brewing Industry in 2017 (p. 261 of the textbook) What are the strategically relevant components of the U.S. and global craft beer industry macro-environment? What is competition like in the craft beer industry? Which of the five competitive forces is strongest? Which is weakest? What competitive forces seem to have the greatest effect on industry attractiveness and the potential profitability of new entrants? What does your strategic group map of the craft beer industry look like? Which strategic groups do you think are in the best positions? The worst positions? What key factors may determine the success of a start-up or smaller, craft brewery? Identify the strategic issues facing craft brewers in 2017. What effects may these issues have on the industry? What recommendations would you make to a smaller, craft brewery to improve its competitiveness in the market while mitigating any current and future risks?

Leadership Portfolio should be structured in 10 different sections/topics. The instructions in each topic include: i. complete a task (e.g. complete a personality test // write a speech // complete a self-assessment, etc.) and then to ii. reflect on the outcome of the task that you completed (e.g. reflect on the results of the personality test and conduct an analysis of your strengths and areas for development // analyse your speech and reflect on elements of charismatic speech // discuss how your chosen leaders have used their challenge-control position and reflect upon your effect as a strategic leader)

Note: Company is AT&T Assignment 4 – Company – Internal Assessment The Internal Assessment assignment is the fourth part of your project. Part A Using the most recent online information you can find–such as government documents, company statements, and other sources–complete a financial analysis on your company. Be sure to include pertinent financial ratios in your written analysis findings (at least one (1) types of ratios (Current Ratio) that are mandatory; three ratios of your choice. Total of 4 ratios are required). Example are from your Finance course in the BAS program. You can decide on Liquidity Ratio, Profitability Ratio, Asset Turnover ratio as examples. Provide in your written analysis specific good or bad ratios that help explain your company’s current position in the market. Provide analytical comments for each ratio and cite sources in the APA format. Part B Located and include a current organizational chart for your company. Provide written analysis the current structure and if you would recommend any changes to the structure. If you do not recommend any changes, then explain why. If no change is suggested, be sure to discuss in detail why the current structure is superior to a competitor’s structure in the industry. If you do recommend changes, then created a second version of the organizational chart. Create an improved organizational chart, followed by an explanation of why these changes would improve the company. This will require you to include a discussion on organizational structure and why your structure is superior to the one in place. Part C Construct the Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix with ten (10) strengths and ten (10) weaknesses. Provide written analytical comments on matrix results and include figures and totals in your analysis. You will need to submit original information about current strengths and weaknesses analyzed. (Do not use external documents.) Please submit IFE in excel format, however, the table should be added to your Word document. *Calculations are required. **This assignment should include Title Page, Table of Contents, Body of Written Analysis, Reference Page and Appendix section. Please use the IFE Templates in the course content. Submit the APA formatted Assignment in one (1) Word document.

Develop a Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) paper and corresponding Presentation for a supply chain of an organization your choice . Do not include any secure, confidential or private information in your plan. Your TIP should include background about the organization, its products and services, markets, and supply chain strategies (e.g., green chain). Also describe its current freight flows and future freight flows after implementation of one or more of your recommended improvement projects would be executed. Use a multi-year planning horizon. •Plan: 3-5 page Word Document, APA Style AND •Presentation: 5-7 slide Power Point Presentation, professional style

Porter’s Diamond of national competitive advantage 1) Please pick any country 2) Please use Porter’s National Advantage Model to explain what industry should the country nurture and why?

A critical evaluation of leadership style/s and ability to act as a strategic leader within the context of an organisation. The organisation chosen can be a Health Maintenance Organization or Health-related not-for-profit (Non- Governmental Organisation), or any government health institution. The paper should be based on public health practice and highlight personal learning. Evidence to support advancement in practice could take the form of documents, evidence of decision making, meeting notes, evidence of collaboration, development of guideline/protocols, copies of correspondence or appropriate reports. (Please note confidentiality must be protected). It should reflect past, present or future practice development in which you are undertaking a leadership role. A brief description of the practice setting (practice setting should be described but not identified. Confidentiality of the setting and individuals within it must be protected). A critical discussion of the advancement in practice and/or personal development with reference to relevant literature A critical discussion of leadership styles in relation to the leader’s role and influence on the project. A critical discussion of the evaluation (prospective or retrospective) of project outcomes. The word limit for Part 2 is 4,000 words exclusive of the reference list and appendices.

When producing an aggregate plan for a firm, managers have several strategies that they can use. In general, there are two groups of plans; ones that attempt to alter capacity and the other that attempts to smooth out demand patterns. Picking the right one is an art, not science. Many variables must be considered to find the right fit for your operation. Find an example of a company’s aggregate planning strategy. You can use the strategy from the firm where you currently work or where you have worked in the past; you can conduct an Internet search or use the Hunt Library resources. Analyze the company’s aggregate planning strategy and then provide the following in your discussion. Background on the company processes Outline their aggregate planning strategy, relating the strategy to the textbook Your opinion on whether the company is using the best aggregate planning strategy An alternate strategy that might also work for the company Advantages or disadvantages to the current and alternative strategies