Category: Management

Using the insights you have gained in the management functions (POLC), write an essay to respond to the following statement: The best teams get the jobs.

Carry out an investigation on the topic of performance management in an existing organization. I chose IKEA for this paper. you need to collect sufficient information about IKEA. However, I will upload the guideline for this paper you have to read it carefully and follow it step by step. and please you need to do a powerpoint slides that covers everything in the paper, just the main points.
Aim – to demonstrate that you are have the required level of knowledge and understand of the performance appraisal process that will allow you to contribute to the achievement of organization and performance targets in your role as an HR professional.
Objectives
In this assignment you will demonstrate that you understand the following:
1. The purpose of performance management, appraisal and review and the link with business objectives
2. The legislation, policies and organizational good practice relating to performance management.
Task
Carry out an investigation on the topic of performance management in an existing organization. You will need to choose an organization where you can access sufficient information to achieve the above objectives and complete the assignment successfully.
You should try and source both primary and secondary information which includes the performance management/appraisal system for your chosen organization.
For the information you have collected, describe your findings:
1. Provide an outline of the organization, the business objectives and strategic direction
2. Provide an analysis of the performance management system in this organization. To achieve this you will need to examine the best practice recommendations as contained in your textbook and other related literature. It may be useful to see if you can access performance information from competitor organizations and compare and contrast these with your chosen organization.
From the information collected and as a result of your analysis provide a between 3 -6 conclusions you have come to in relation to the above aims and objectives
What recommendations would you make, (provide your reasons) to improve the performance management system of your organization.

Then you need to do powerpoint slides that include the most important things that you will cover it in the report

 
Having conducted an analysis of the external environment your company has decided to embark on an acquisitions strategy in order to diversify its product portfolio. Having identified a suitable underperforming company at a ‘bargain’ price your job is to integrate it into you’re your existing business portfolio.
How do you go about ensuring maximum returns and minimum disruption from your new venture? You should consider how the employees from both companies will be affected and give thought to how you might capitalise on the strengths and weaknesses of both internal offerings.

Please research the website of the Bureau of Land Management. Discuss a program they have currently that includes activities on public lands. Compare the program to what you have learned in the course academically. Present your findings in a 6 page Case Study document created in Word (double spaced, 10–12 pt Arial or Times New Roman font). You will be graded on content, incorporation of course subject matter into the topic, and overall presentation. Cite your sources in APA Format.

 

7-1 Discussion: CEO Compensation (Chapter 12 Reading, Page 479 – 571)
How can the structure of a board of directors affect CEO compensation?
For example, explain the relationship between board size and CEO compensation. Do you think there is a relationship?

 
The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by demonstrating your knowledge of organizational management by synthesizing the information from class into work and life experience.

Focus of the Final Paper

Think of an organization you have worked for or one with which you are very familiar. Diagnose the need for change and present a plan to transform the organization, utilizing Kotter’s 8-Step Approach.
Include the following sections headings and additional sections as needed:

Introduction
Company Overview
Diagnosis
Kotter’s 8-Step Approach
Conclusion
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

Must be eight- to- ten double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.
Must include a title page that includes:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use at least five scholarly sources.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

You are a brand manager of a brand of your choice. You have been asked to write a report for EON production’s next James Bond film set for release in 2017, explaining why the brand or brand portfolio you are responsible for would be suitable for brand p
In the report you need to provide the following information:

1. A brief analysis of the external environment and why you wish to be a part of the Bond brandscape (i.e. it is going to be an expensive strategy so what is your motivation?)
2. Explain how this co-branding opportunity would be of benefit both for your brand and for the Bond brand (i.e. discuss the fit between them). There should be some consideration of how you want your brand presented in the film (e.g. visual/aural placement? How long will it be on screen? Who will use it? Is it integral to the plot?).
3. Explain the brand placement strategy you suggest adopting (i.e. are you going to cross-advertise the film? Are you going to put it on the product packaging? Use of social media? Competitions? Etc.)

Each question above carries equal marks. A thorough analysis of the background of your brand (e.g. what is the USP? Who is the brand targeting? How does it position itself relative to competitors? Etc.) will help you to answer these questions.

You should access marketing-specific journals (e.g. Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing Management, Journal of Macromarketing, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Culture) to provide theoretical support for ALL your suggestions.

 
For this order it is two different discussions the first discussion is 1. Policy and Planning Constraints and the second discussion is 2. The Control Process the first discussion goes on one page and the second discussion goes on the second page please also include a separate reference page for each discussion. instructions are below
1. Policy and Planning Constraints

Locate an example of a policy or guideline from an external source to a healthcare organization. Explain how this policy or guidlines may be a constraint to a healthcare organization’s planning, or how it may shape the healthcare organization’s philosophy. For example, given that the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on child vaccinations, these guidelines might impact the ability of the healthcare organization to deliver services to newborns and infants. Using a similar example, as well as the characteristics of effective plans as your framework, discuss how proper planning can help organizations in their future decision making.

Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers. In commenting on the policies that your classmates have presented, describe the relationship between the political environment and health care decision making. Why are they so interconnected?
2. The Control Process

The control process involves three phases that are cyclic: establishing standards, measuring performance, and correcting deviations. Examine the manner in which health care leaders progress through each phase of the control process to manage organizations. What is the management function of controlling as related to performance improvement? What tools are used to measure and monitor performance? Please describe at least two functions and two tools in your response.

Guided Response: Review several of your classmates’ posts. Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers who chose opposite functions or performance management tools. In what ways were your approaches similar, and it what ways did they differ?
one reference for each discussion

Problem Assignment 5 Managing Innovation
Assignment
Activity
Select an item or an activity that you believe is an innovation. Be prepared to discuss
this innovation and why it is innovative, in a five-minute presentation in an Adobe
Connect Session. Feel free to show an example of the innovation during the
presentation. Record your presentation and submit the URL in two places:
assignments as you have with scenarios and in the discussion forum for Innovation
Presentations to share with your fellow students. Please make sure after recording
that you make your presentation public.
This innovation does not have to be work related and, in fact, innovations from a
broad range of fields will make the presentations more useful. As a Senior Manager,
you will often be called upon to support innovative activities in areas with which you
are not as familiar as you might be. Being able to appreciate your fellow students’
perspectives on what makes an activity or item innovative will allow all of us to
develop a more complete perspective on the various attributes of innovation.

 

Task description:

You are to write an essay which identifies and critically discusses the range of events held in a city( GOLD COAST OR BRISBANE), district or region and their impact on the economy, culture and environment of that location.

Overall the essay must be integrated, comprehensive and demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the events industry and regional development.

There should be a meaningful discussion about the key factors rather than mere descriptions of elements.

The essay should:

• identify the various types of events (mega, hallmark, community, business, cultural etc.);

• discuss the significance of the event industry in the location;

• describe and discuss, with examples, how the events and event tourism interact with the location’s:

◦ regional economic development (jobs, income, sustainability);

◦ regional social/cultural development (social cohesion and inclusion);

◦ regional environmental development (infrastructure, revitalisation and appreciation of attractions, sustainability).

There needs to be:

• Engagement with the study materials for this unit – textbook, academic journals, the Internet, trade and other published reports and documentation to research and develop discussion

At least 4 academic references should be cited

• A reference list provided for any literature cited that uses the Harvard system of referencing.