Management

 Instructions For this assignment, you will create a communication strategy that fosters change and innovation in an organization. Explain the context in which it occurs and the options that are available. Develop a solution that will solve the organizational issue and meet the needs of the people involved. Feel free to use the same organization you researched for the Unit VI and Unit VII Assignments. You are not limited to this organization, but it may be easier to complete the assignment since you have already researched it for Unit VI and/or Unit VII. You can use the same sources for all assignments, if applicable. In the report, you will provide a potential audience analysis, create a purposeful message, and discuss a type of channel that you could use for feedback. Include answers to Neal’s (2010) communication questions, which are listed below: What am I trying to achieve? How will my audience react to what I am trying to achieve? Will my message be resisted? What do I know about my audience that will help me tailor my message? (p. 40) Do not include the question/answers in a bullet or list format. Instead, integrate the responses in your paragraphs. Use the standard five-paragraph format (introduction/body/conclusion). Include at least two academic sources. APA format should be used. The assignment should be a minimum of two pages in length. Content, organization, and grammar/mechanics will be evaluated. Click here to view a sample assignment.

Location and Quality Control Please respond to the following: Identify three (3) factors you would recommend be used to select a location for a business in order to provide it with a competitive advantage. Next, select a location, and state the reasons that support your site selection. (If you envision this business being online only, then identify a temporary, pop-up site that will help this business enter a new market.) You want to adopt a program to improve quality and efficiency within a company. Analyze four (4) quality control tools (Lean Principles, 5S Principles, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management). Next, discuss which tool you would select to implement into a business. Justify your response. For more information on Quality Control read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quality_control_(disambiguatio

Open Response  Choose any 4 of these open response questions to answer. For each open response answer, include at least 4 concepts from the textbook and at least 1 reference to other required articles or videos. 1. Despite increases in diversity training programs, outcomes are not consistently leading to increases of diversity within upper management. What might be the reason for this phenomenon and how might it be addressed? 2. Communication is central to effective management. Effective communication helps deliver difficult, yet actionable feedback and tailor a message during crisis situations. First, describe the concept of noise. Second, outline at least four factors that senders should consider before communicating important messages to receivers. 3. Some people argue that leadership and management are entirely different roles within an organization that cannot be carried out by the same individual. Do you agree with this statement? Provide supporting evidence and logic to back up your position. Regardless of your position, are both roles necessary for an organization to be successful? Choose one approach to leadership (e.g., transformational, charismatic, or path-goal) and use this theory to demonstrate the importance of leadership.4. Describe impression management (IM) techniques and the impact they have on interview success. Include descriptions and examples of the self-focused IM techniques and how they might affect interview success. Finally, discuss who is more likely to engage in IM. 5. Mario owns a boutique furniture store for which Clinton is a long time supplier of pillows and decorative items. Because of repeated years of negotiations over prices, delivery dates, and products, Mario and Clinton have formed a mutually beneficial relationship. Please discuss some other outcomes of repeated negotiations.6. What is the difference between the mechanistic model and the organic model of organizational structure? Give an example of a company organized as mechanistic, and explain why a mechanistic structure is a good fit for this company. Give an example of a company organized as organic, and explain why an organic structure is a good fit for this company.1. When applying terms/concepts from the textbook, apply boldly and underlined formatting to those terms. Do not bold and underline entire sentences – just the key term/concept. Terms/concepts from the textbook do not need a citation.2. When applying concepts from the assigned resources, please use in-text citations.3. No reference list needed. For more information on Impression Management read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impression_management 

What are the five most essential components of a district-level strategic plan? Explain your answer. For more information on Strategic Plan read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_planning

In the context of portfolio management list three main differences between capacity management and capability management. How do they both contribute to the management of resources within an organization? For more information on Portfolio Management  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portfolio_management

Discuss various maturity stages and variables in the middle manager best practices arc. What they are, and why they are important.  For more information on Middle Manager read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_management

In order to deliver the project ahead of schedule, you have been granted permission to add more resources to the team. Your project sponsor has worked out a deal to add an outside firm (partner) to your team. They have very little understanding of your project and you don’t have a lot of time to educate them on the project’s specifics. Describe how you plan to incorporate them as members of your project and how you will get them up to speed on your project. After posting your response, respond to at least one of your classmates on their suggestions. For more information on Project read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project

Part 1 Identify effective leadership traits. Search for 10 business leaders who exemplify the selected leadership traits. Identify the company and job title for each business leader. Include a description of how the leader exemplifies the leadership trait. Describe if the leadership trait inspires followership and why. Part 2 Provide a 500-word summary that further explains your leadership philosophy based on leadership models and theories of your choosing. What will be your leadership style? Which traits do you believe will inspire others? What qualities do you believe will foster effective leadership? For more information on Effective Leadership read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Effective+Leadership&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

In the assignment due in Week 6, you defined key portions of your project. Now, it is time to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule for your project. Note: Please use your project from the Week 6 assignment to complete this assignment.This assignment requires you to:Create a WBS for your project using the proper format (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, or any other applicable format) to depict WBS graphically (see Figure 4.4 from Chapter 4 of your Project Management: The Managerial Process textbook). Alternatively, you may use a coded format using MS Word. (See Exhibit 4.1 – Coding the WBS from Chapter 4 of your Project Management: The Managerial Process textbook as an example. The example is in MS Project format, but the same could be done in MS Excel.)Create a project schedule that lists all of the core activities, dates (start and finish), and resources to complete your project. While it is recommended that you use MS Project, you can use MS Excel to create your schedule. Your project schedule must contain at least 30 separate activities/tasks.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Develop a project plan including the critical elements of project scope, priorities, work breakdown structure (WBS), communication plan, and a project network to ensure effective implementation. For more information on Work Breakdown Structure read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_breakdown_structure

Performance Appraisal Assignment Instructions: Analyze the following article:3 Ways Performance Reviews Are Getting Revamped — For the Better, by Stephanie Taylor Christiansen, September 25, 2015, Forbes MagazineIn-Text citation (Christiansen,2015) Reference: Christiansen, S.T. (2015). 3 Ways Performance Reviews Are Getting Revamped – For the Better. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2015/09/25/3-ways- performance-reviews- are-getting-revamped-for-the-better/#2135d41a69ecAnswer EACH of the six (6) questions separately (include the question with each response). The paper needs in-depth research and analysis to show understanding and knowledge of the points raised by the author/s in relationship to the Performance Appraisal process.Note: the Christiansen (2015) article, along with two to three outside academic sources, are required as references for the following questions:1. Why was the performance appraisal first established? What was its purpose?2. What are the problems with the Annual Review and how can it be fixed?3. What type of Performance Review provides the best feedback? (based on academic data)4. Link the Performance Review to Compensation. What is the connection between the Performance Appraisal and Compensation?5. Find at least three companies from the Christiansen (2015) article and another source who use Compensation perks that drive performance. More extensive research may be needed. Use your search skills. A minimum of three companies and what compensation perks they provide their employees.6. After you finished your research describe in your words what you feel is the best Performance Appraisal method and why?Notes:? Additional research is needed. Find an academic article (from the readings and resources, or valid business sources such as Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, SHRM, Harvard Business Review, etc.).? Microsoft Word Document with APA formatting and 12 pt. fonts double spaced.? Each question requires a minimum of three paragraphs of information cited per APA format.? APA format requires a cover sheet, introduction, contents, and at the end of the paper a list of the references. Cite all your sources and incorporate them in your Reference (APA format guidelines under College Success Resources)Each question should be answered separately with a minimum of three paragraphs of sufficient data. Important: The purpose of this assignment is to measure the student’s understanding of the lessons learned via class lectures, supporting documentation within the Units, and outside research. Cutting and pasting from a resource is not allowed. You need to research a topic for full understanding and then present the information in your words. All paraphrased (reworded) information needs to be cited in accord with APA guidelines. Safe Assign is used to prevent plagiarism. The APA format gives students’ the tool to correctly identify sources. Performance Management and Appraisals – the attached is just one of the many references to help you understand the purposes of Performance Appraisals.