Category: Business and Management : Management

Explore the diverse tourism offerings of Africa through a comprehensive analysis of key destinations, attractions, and trends. Investigate the socio-economic impacts of tourism on local communities and environments, considering both positive and negative effects. Examine strategies for sustainable tourism development and conservation efforts to preserve Africa’s natural and cultural heritage. Evaluate the role of government policies, infrastructure development, and marketing initiatives in promoting tourism growth. Utilize case studies, field research, and industry reports to support your analysis. Present your findings in a well-structured report, offering recommendations for responsible tourism practices and maximizing economic benefits while minimizing environmental degradation.

Undertake a strategic management analysis of a real-world organization to assess its competitive position and identify opportunities for growth. Select a company operating in a dynamic industry and conduct a comprehensive examination of its internal and external environments using strategic management frameworks. Analyze the organization’s mission, vision, and core values, along with its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Evaluate its competitive strategies, market positioning, and performance against industry benchmarks. Propose strategic recommendations to capitalize on strengths, mitigate weaknesses, and exploit opportunities while addressing potential threats. Present your analysis and recommendations in a detailed strategic management report, integrating relevant theoretical concepts and practical insights.

What role does the media play in shaping public opinion and influencing political discourse in contemporary America?

Question: In an era of heightened awareness about environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and personal health, the choice to adopt a vegan lifestyle has gained prominence. How does veganism impact individuals, society, and the planet, and what are the key ethical, environmental, and health considerations that inform this dietary and ethical choice? Furthermore, how can we navigate the complexities and challenges surrounding veganism in a way that promotes informed decision-making and encourages broader societal change?

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Week 2: Performance and Productivity in Teams
Overview:
Welcome to Week 2.
This week we will examine various models of team performance, as well as the conditions conducive to high team performance. 
Course Objective(s):
CO1: Explore the theoretical foundations of team management theory in business education, and human services.
CO2: Demonstrate mastery of positive team management practices.
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Select an article that is relevant to this week’s topic. Research, critique and discuss this article in the light of our topic. 
Submit this review on a two-page MS Word Document to the assignment section no later than the end of the course week. APA formatting is required. The title page and the reference page do not count toward the two pages. There is an announcement posted on how to write an article review/critique. Please remember this is an academic paper and 3rd person is required. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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References
Kunnanatt, J. T. (2016). 3D Leadership – Strategy-linked leadership framework for managing teams. Economics, Management and Financial Markets, 11(3), 30-55. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/docview/1826415727?accountid=8289
Lupuleac, S., Lupuleac, Z., & Rusu, C. (2012). Problems of assessing team roles balance -team design. Procedia Economics and Finance, 3, 935-940. doi:10.1016/S2212-5671(12)00253-5
Wolf, S. A., Evs, M. A., Sadler, P., & Kleinert, J. (2015). Appraisal in a team context: Perceptions of cohesion predict competition importance and prospects for coping. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37(5), 489-499.

Topic: Leading Others, Managing Yourself
Chapter 2:
●    Give your perspective on the author’s assertion that “There is no right way.”
●    Paying attention to the consequences of our decisions — intended and unintended consequences — is important. Share a situation from your experience, either as an employee or as a manager.
●    Choose one question from the end of the chapter and answer it in light of the information presented in the chapter. Also explain why you picked the question you did.
Answer this question:
Do you ever use formal decision-making tools like performance improvement or continuous quality improvement to help improve your consideration of alternatives?

Why this is the right program and what do you want to get out of it?
Why is now a good time for you to start a college degree?
What about this career will bring you joy?
What part of the career will be difficult, and how will you deal with those difficulties?
Have you spoken to anyone in the field of done and reading about it? What did you learn?
What make you a prime candidate for selection?
Create an outline. Shape your story so that it has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Keep your essays focus narrow and personal. In other words, be yourself.

Based on the background readings and your own research, elaborate on unique principles that organizations can use to foster success through their IT Management Plan.
Address a plan the organization might use to foster organizational improvement and positively leverage its future in the IT Management Plan. Be specific with your ideas and examples.
Your focus must be principally on IT/ITM-related elements of your topic organization as you review/integrate General Systems Theory principles and concerns into your IT Management Plan.
Assignment Expectations
In all of this, you will need to reflect on your description and analysis (and perhaps adjust it accordingly) to ensure that you are able to integrate insight and learning from previous classes (and other sources as fits the circumstances). This means you must use at least five contiguous academically sound citations and later full references. Use enough concurrent discussion so that the purpose of each citation is apparent to the reader. This paper is incomplete without five academically sound references. Relevant magazine articles from such sources as CIO are acceptable. Make sure to use illustrations and examples from your topic organization.

Is traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere?

The change project you are proposing is something you would like to address in your professional or personal life.  This could be something you have wanted to change for a while or something you just realized needs changing.
Please follow the format below to outline your Change Project Proposal.  Remember you are not conducting the change project, only proposing the steps you would take to implement the change.  Your Change Project Proposal should be 1-2 pages in length.
Introduction
Description, Scope (how large of a change will it be), and Need (for the change to occur)
Structure (how will you develop the change) and Setup (how are you in a position to carry out the change)
Social System at Work (who will be resistant, who will be your champions)
The complexity of Planned Change (what change model will you utilize, and how will it take place)
Goals (for the change project)
Time Period and Deadlines (how long will the change project take)
Professional and Personal Development (how would leading this change project impact you)