Category: Management homework help

Chapter 3 of your textbook Leadership: Theory and Practice
Chapters 1 and 12 of your textbook Leadership Essentials: Practical and Proven Approaches in Leadership and SupervisionDownload Leadership Essentials: Practical and Proven Approaches in Leadership and Supervision

The “Last Lecture” by Randy PauschLinks to an external site. video

Interview with Steve Forbes video

Hersey-Blanchard ModelLinks to an external site. webpage
In The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch video, Randy Pausch informs his audience about his health situation and then shares his childhood dreams that he was able to achieve. Through his lecture, he demonstrates the leadership competencies commonly identified among leaders from around the world.
In your presentation,
Analyze seven key leadership competencies observed in The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch video.
Identify how these competencies relate to various leadership styles.
Determine how these leadership competencies apply to organizational success.
For this class, The Last Lecture assignment will be one of two assignments that are recommended to apply towards Folio. Note that Folio is an optional tool for you to keep all your assignments organized that were completed in the MBA program. Be sure to upload your PowerPoint to Folio once you have completed it and share a link in your submission in addition to uploading it to Waypoint to be graded. Learn more about Folio, the ePortfolio tool this university uses, by viewing the Folio Quick Start GuideLinks to an external site..
The Last Lecture presentation
must be 6 to 8 double-spaced slides in length (not including title and references slides and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site. resource.
must include a separate title slide with the following in title case:

title of presentation in bold font

Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.

student’s name
name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
course name and number
instructor’s name
due date

The bullet points for the speaker must be on the slides. The actual words of the speaker must be in the notes section of the PowerPoint slides. No audio is required for the presentation.
must use at least 2 scholarly, credible sources in addition to the course text.

The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and the Leadership ResearchLinks to an external site. resource that provides some library search tips.

must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
must include a separate references slide that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Refer to the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

 Your company recently went through a global merger or acquisition in which at least  one of the parties involved was from one of the following countries (Saudi Arabia, Egypt,  or Cuba). You need to create a PowerPoint presentation that you will present to the  Board to describe the rationale behind the merger or acquisition.   
Instructions:  
• Identify if the merger or acquisition was vertical or horizontal in nature.   
• Compare and contrast some advantages and disadvantages to pursuing the merger as opposed to pursuing an association.   
• What are some of the social implications of doing business with this firm (human  rights, social responsibility, and etcetera)?
  Requirements: 
 • Create a PowerPoint presentation, at least 7-9 slides, not counting the title or  reference slides. 
 • Include at least 3 valid, credible resources, preferably from the Post University  Library.  
• Include an introduction and conclusion slide.  
• Use APA formatting for citations, include in-text citations on slides.  • Be creative!  

Please see attached word doc for instructions.
Part 1 and Part 2 have been attached as well for reference ( i got low grade on part 2)

Activity 6
How does communicating with stakeholders virtually versus in-person differ? Is one more effective than another?The assignment is to answer the question provided above  form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least five outside scholarly or professional source. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.

 In a minimum of 500 words, discuss this Bible verse(s) and your Christian worldview as they
relate to your chosen Ethical/Social Issues questions 

 
Part 2: Enhancing Competitive Advantage Through Value Chain Dynamics
Building on the mind map analysis deliverable completed in Unit 1, this assignment extends your exploration into dynamic interactions between various components of the value chain of your chosen organization and management role. Using the scenario above with your initial chosen organization and management role selections, you will deepen your investigation of how the value chain drives competitive advantage.
Execute the following steps to complete Part 2 of this assignment:
Assignment Requirements:
Step 1: Company & Role Context
Continue using the PowerPoint developed in Part 1 of this deliverable.
Continue studying your chosen organization and assuming your management role selection from Unit 1.
Your PowerPoint should have a title page, headings, and a reference page.
APA 7th edition formatting of references is required.
Use a professional design in your PowerPoint and apply best practices for Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations (7ed) shared by the Writing Center.
Step 2: Organization Value Chain Components
Conduct extensive research on the value chain of your chosen organization.
Explain key elements of the organization’s value chain.
Conduct a SWOT analysis on the value chain of your chosen organization (minimum five bullet points for each category).
Step 3: Competitor Value Chain Components
Identify a key competitor of your chosen organization. This information can be found in the Mergent database or other research databases within the Library.
Explain key elements of the competitor organization’s value chain.
Conduct a SWOT analysis on the value chain of the competitor organization (minimum five bullet points for each category).
Step 4: Merging Value Chain Components
Compare the value chains of the competitor company with those of your chosen organization.
From the perspective of your chosen management role (e.g., product manager, supply chain manager, operations manager, etc.), analyze how this merger or acquisition could influence specific functions and processes within the value chain.
Identify key stakeholders affected by the merger (employees, customers, suppliers, etc.) and map their relationship to changes in the value chain.
Map out potential synergies and risks associated with integrating the two companies’ value chains, focusing on areas like leadership alignment, cultural integration, procurement strategies, and technology harmonization.
Visualize how the merged value chain could leverage combined capabilities to create a competitive advantage in the market.
Analyze opportunities such as enhanced technology and information management systems that could emerge from the merger.
Audience, Reasoning, and Research
The presentation addresses the appropriate audience.
Uses reasoning skills to support your statements, ideas, and decisions.
Uses a minimum of three peer-reviewed academic research resources to substantiate your thoughts, opinions, and ideas.
Verbal Narration and Notes
Speaks loudly enough to be heard; varying voice pitch and volume to ensure audience interest and attention.
Pronounces words correctly and enunciates clearly.
Each slide has professionally written notes substantiated with research.
APA Style
Apply APA style to in-text citations with no errors.
Apply APA style to references with no errors.
Resources should be from reliable and/or scholarly sources.
Writing Conventions
Writing should be focused, concise, and organized.
Articulate at a college level.
There should be few or no grammar or punctuation errors.
Use non-offensive, inclusive, and respectful language.

 
Value Chain Analysis Research Assignment
Part one of this assignment is designed to deepen your understanding of value chain management by applying theoretical concepts to a real-world context. You will select a mid- to large-sized publicly traded company, assume a management role, and analyze the company’s value chain from that perspective. There is no minimum word or page count. This is your assignment. However, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate high levels of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, research, and analysis skills. Review the Course Outcome 1 rubric to understand how you will be assessed on this assignment in Unit 3.
Execute the following steps to complete Part 1 of this assignment:
Assignment Requirements:
Step 1: Presentation Format
Choose a design template from Microsoft PowerPoint.
Your PowerPoint should contain a title, mind map, and reference slide.
APA 7th edition formatting of references is required.
Each content-related slide should contain explanatory notes.
Identify and connect research resources to the facts, ideas, knowledge, concepts, topics, etc. in your mind map. Extensive research beyond your textbook is expected.
Step 2: Company Selection
Visit the Mergent database in the Library. Choose a publicly traded company in an industry that interests you to study. The company should produce a minimum of $100 million in revenue.
Introduce your chosen company. Conduct research and provide a thorough overview of your chosen company. Include facts, figures, financial information, etc. Make a good first impression.
Step 3: Role Selection
Choose one of the following management roles as a lens for your analysis:

Supply Chain Manager
Operations Manager
Procurement Manager
Product Manager
Logistics Manager
Customer Experience Manager
Marketing Manager

Provide a detailed overview of your chosen role. Conduct research and explain how your chosen role relates to the contemporary value chain. In presenting your analysis, be creative and present facts, figures, financial information, responsibilities, etc.
Step 4: Mind Map Development
Create a mind map that visually represents the contemporary value chain in relation to your management role and the organization you have chosen to study. Be creative.
Identify one product your chosen organization offers to map its relationship to the contemporary value chain.
Include key components such as leadership, culture, procurement, technology, and information management, and how these elements interconnect within the value chain to create a competitive advantage.
Identify and compare key elements of your organization’s contemporary value chain.
Identify how each key element of the contemporary value chain relates to customer needs and customer value.
Connect each element of your mind map to various research sources that support your analysis.
You may use a mind mapping tool of your choice. There are many options. Discuss potential tools with your instructor.
Step 5: Mind Map Slide Notes
Explain your mind map thoroughly, demonstrating high levels of critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and analysis skills.
From the perspective of your chosen management role (e.g., product manager, supply chain manager, operations manager, etc.), explain the purpose, influence, specific functions, and processes within the value chain in relation to your chosen organization.
Identify key stakeholders (employees, customers, suppliers, etc.) and map their relationship to the value chain.
Assess how strategic value chain integration could manage stakeholder needs and concerns.
Include insights from industry reports, market analyses, and academic research that provide a deeper understanding of how mergers influence value chain dynamics.
Use plenty of research to substantiate your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and statements. If you are covering theories, principles, or concepts, be sure to cite your references.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, review the following resources:
Chapter 9 of your textbook Leadership: Theory and Practice

How Great Leaders CommunicateLinks to an external site. article
Choose one of the following speeches to reflect on for this discussion forum:
President Obama: Barack Obama – New Beginning Speech June 4th 2009, CairoLinks to an external site.
Malala Yousafzai: Activist Malala Yousafzai Delivers Impassioned Speech to Canadian ParliamentLinks to an external site.
President Kennedy: President Kennedy’s speech at Rice UniversityLinks to an external site.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: I’ve Been to the MountaintopLinks to an external site.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: I Have a DreamLinks to an external site.
John F. Kennedy: Cuban Missile Crisis Address to the NationLinks to an external site.
Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing (aka “The Speech”)Links to an external site.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Pearl Harbor Address to the NationLinks to an external site.
Hillary Rodham Clinton: Remarks to the U.N. 4th World Conference on Women Plenary SessionLinks to an external site.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi speech at Yale with Myanmar SubstitleLinks to an external site. [sic]
In your post,
Review your selected speech and share the key points illustrated in the speech.

What made the speech so memorable?
What were the main takeaways?
What did you learn in terms of leadership communication from this speech?

Share attributes that you could incorporate into your own leadership communication.
Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words.

 Your response to the questions should be at least 2-3 pages in the APA Writing Style Author-Date format. If you refer to any parts of the textbook, sources from other texts, movies, or internet sources, you must cite them.  This document must be submitted in Microsoft Word.  It is also going to be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin. 
Scenario:  You are a project manager at a medium-sized company that produces a variety of house appliance products. You have been working with a group of engineers and designers in creating a new toaster oven. The product is ready to be marketed, and the company seems to be extremely anxious to begin production. However, when you approached the head of production to start making plans, you are told that your work will be delayed for at least a year. According to them, you should have notified them weeks earlier because other products have already been scheduled for marketing. Also, some of the production equipment will have to be refitted, and the process will take three months. You insisted on beginning production immediately, but the head of production refused to begin before a year has passed. You and the head of production had a very heated exchange, after which you went to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She informed you that she wants you to work out the problems and that the first product needs to roll off the line in six months.  
Conflict can be handled in many ways. The parties can work to resolve the conflict themselves, or they can seek outside help from a third party.
·    After reviewing the case, describe in detail five potential strategies for conflict management that might be used to address the problems between the parties 
·    What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches to conflict resolution? 
·    Identify and describe a real incident of conflict from the media or your job situation 
·    Which of the five approaches to conflict management is likely to be most effective in this situation, and why? 

 
Submit Case Incident:
Employee Raiding 
Case Overview:
Litson Manufacturing has found themselves in a severe situation with their recent move to the small town of Fairlee, New Jersey. The desire to reduce labor costs and move to a new location has not been well thought out based on the situation that has occurred. The interference that Litson has initiated does not appear to show intentional interference with the other Plant competitor’s employees. Because of terrible HR practices by their competitors, Litson has benefited from this move by unintentionally poaching employees from the area that will boost a new group of employees who may already be skilled.
Read and answer the questions.