Category: Management homework help

Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 6Assigned Readings:Chapter 8 – Managing Stakeholders in a Virtual WorldInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Describe risks associated when working with virtual teams? What are some areas in which a project manager could improve upon when working with virtual teams?
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!] [Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

You are a project manager for a large hospitality firm (for example, Marriott International) who will be in charge of the firm’s HQ office relocation. You have been asked to speak to the HR staff about the move, as many of them have very little understanding of project management. Also, they are fearful that this project will end up being a failure because other projects have failed at the firm. Explain to them the key elements of project management and its relationship to human resources management (HRM). Be sure that your explanation curtails their fears of project management.

A state university, facing major cuts in its public funding, wants to
persuade the state legislature and the taxpaying public to not make
any budget cuts.
• State your case for why there should not be any budget cuts. follow
the recommendations regarding tone, clarity, reiteration and more
to create a compelling message.
• Persuade your significant audiences and stakeholders to take some
action, and make their voices heard in support of what you are
proposing.
• Use drama, statistics, surveys and polls, examples, testimonials,
endorsements and emotional appeals to support your argument.
• Conduct research!!
 2 ½-3 pages, double spaced.
Make sure to conduct research, cite your research in the body of
your text

In an 1,000-1,250 words, provide the following:
Describe the demographics of the town of Wenden, considering the perceived versus actual threats highlighted by the demographics.
Describe the nature of the problem in the town.
Write an assessment of the two alternatives using a set of criteria that is used for screening and planning decisions, identified by the acronym STAPLE (E): social, technical, administrative, political, legal, economic, and environmental. 
What are the cost benefits of the two alternatives?
Provide an alternative solution of your own for La Paz County board of supervisors to consider. What are the cost benefits of your proposed solution?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

 
Please read the attached article. Then summarize and analyze the main points put forward by the author(s). Do you agree or disagree with the author, and what is the basis for your position? Exceptional work would include additional research and thoughtful synthesis of the authors’ ideas with your ideas.
Reference page and Turnitin report is required. 6-8 pages double space

You work in the marketing department of a firm that sells mountain bicycles and related gear. Its manufacturing division has decided to wholeheartedly adopt the lean systems philosophy. Will this affect your ability to delight your customers? Make a list of your potential pluses and minuses of this lean systems decisions. (200 – 250 words)
No Ai
Use the PPTX attachment as your source ONLY. 
Due: Tuesday 0ct 1

Data is widely used by the health care industry and the community at large to understand and anticipate trends in diseases and other health issues, treatments, and prevention. Therefore, it is imperative that the data provided to all parties is timely, accurate, and useful. 
Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you explain advanced techniques in data analytics. You will reference your Wk 4 – Using Data to Address Quality Measures assignment to complete this presentation. 
Include the following in your paper:
Explain the importance of data quality to the health care facility referenced in your Week 4 assignment.
Explain how sampling and probability affect quality data on public reported sites, such as Hospital Compare.
Explain the importance of data mapping and scrubbing to the health care facility reference in your Week 4 assignment.
Identify 2 possible errors in data that could cause issues for the health care facility in your Week 4 assignment
Describe how the health care facility can ensure their data is clean. 
Cite 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your assignment.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
How will data analysis, if used properly, lead advances in health care? Provide examples. 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
How does departmental and financial data play into health care data analytics? Provide an example.

Research Paper: This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.
The research must be conducted using peer-reviewed trade or academic journals. While Blogs, Wikipedia, encyclopedias, course textbooks, popular magazines, newspaper articles, online websites, etc. are helpful for providing background information, these resources are NOT suitable resources for this research assignment.
Please Note: The UC Library staff are very helpful with assisting students in using the UC Online Library journal database. Please contact them if you have issues. In addition, the instructor has provided additional resources, including a research tutorial, in the “Course Resources” folder in the “Content” area of the course.
Assignment Requirements:
Choose a research topic from the chapter readings or from the list provided by your professor.
Research/find a minimum at least four (4), preferably five (5) or more, different peer-reviewed articles on your topic from the University of the Cumberlands Library online business database. The article(s) must be relevant and from a peer-reviewed source. While you may use relevant articles from any time frame, current/published within the last five (5) years are preferred. Using literature that is irrelevant or unrelated to the chosen topic will result in a point reduction.
Write a four (4) to five (5) page double spaced paper in APA format discussing the findings on your specific topic in your own words. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s).

Structure your paper as follows:

Cover page

Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own words.

Purpose of Research should reflect  the potential benefit of the topic to the current business and professional practice and the larger body of research.

Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).This section will include a review of 4-5 peer-reviewed articles.

Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.

Conclusion in your own words

References formatted according to APA style requirements

Grading Criteria:

Content Knowledge & Structure (25 points): All of the requested components are completed as assigned; content is on topic and related to marketing management, critical thinking is clearly demonstrated (few, if any, direct quotations from the source in the paper); scholarly research is demonstrated; topics and concepts gained from the assigned reading and/or from research is evident.

Critical Thinking (15 points): Demonstrates substantial critical thinking about topics and solid interpretation of materials and reflection.

Clarity & Effective Communication (15 points): Communication is clear, concise, and well presented; scholarly writing is demonstrated; grammar, sentence structure, writing in third person, and word choice is used correctly.

Integration of Knowledge & Articles (15 points): Articles used are current and relevant (preferably published within last five (5) years and MUST be from peer-reviewed journal article publications. At least four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles are examined and analyzed in the paper.

Presentation & Writing Mechanics (30 points): Cover page, headings, in-text citations, page citations (page number citations required for specific information such as dates, years, list of items from article, names, numbers, statistics, and other specific information), and references are properly formatted.
Please Note: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. The paper must be written in your own words.
Research Paper – Research Topic List.pdf