Category: Management homework help

Activity 10
What is the relationship between stakeholders and the extended project management team?The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essa 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.

Discussion Week 10
Chapter 4 Project Team MembersInitial 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:
Who is typically part of a project team? What are tips for managing a project and team dynamics?
[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] 

APA FORMAT 300 words with References and citations 
Welcome to Week 4. Your chapter reading for Week 4 is Chapter 4 from Marketing 5.0 titled, Digital Divide: Making Tech Personal. Social, and Experiential.
Your written assignment should be between 200 – 300 words, well thought-out and it should address the question in its entirety.
Here is your discussion question for Week 4:
In the list below, you will find Positive aspects of digitalization called PROS, and Negative aspects called CONS. Choose 3 PROS and 3 CONS from the list and describe how digitalization impacts them. Feel free to use Internet research to help you answer the question.PROS:
Digital economy and wealth creation
Big data and lifelong learning
Smart living
Improved wellness life extension
Sustainability and social inclusivity
CONS:
Automation and loss of jobs
Trust and fear of the unknown
Privacy and security concerns
Post-truth and misinformation era
Digital life-style and behavioral side effects

You and your group members will function as an external consulting team. Your aim is to provide comprehensive strategic advice to aid the firm in enhancing its competitive edge. 
Selection of the Firm:  TESLA
3. Internal Analysis
The group should perform a thorough internal analysis to understand the strengths and weaknesses within the firm.
3.1 VRIN Analysis of Firm Resources
Identify the four most important resources of the firm and explain why they are the four most important resources for this specific firm. Provide an analysis of each selected resource using the VRIN framework. The resources can be tangible (e.g., financial assets, physical assets) or intangible (e.g., brand reputation, technological patents, skilled workforce). This analysis helps determine the firm’s sustainable competitive advantage by assessing if its resources are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Non-substitutable.
Valuable: Explain how each resource adds value to the firm. Does it enable the firm to exploit opportunities or neutralize threats in the environment?
Rare: Assess the rarity of each resource. Is it controlled by a small number of competing firms, or is it widely available?
Inimitable: Determine the imitability of each resource. Is it difficult for competitors to duplicate or acquire?
Non-substitutable: Evaluate the substitutability of each resource. Are there comparable resources that could be substituted by competitors with the same effect?
3.2 Competitive Strategy Analysis
Determine which of the five generic competitive strategies best describes the firm’s current strategic approach. Consider factors such as the firm’s target market scope (broad vs. narrow) and the type of competitive advantage it seeks (cost vs. differentiation).
The five strategies include low-cost leadership, broad differentiation, best-cost provider, focused differentiation, and focused low-cost.
Explain why the identified strategy is the most fitting for the firm. For this justification, the group can use evidence from the firm’s operations, market positioning, and competitive actions to support your analysis.

Read PPTX – Only Source 
Question: Is the evaluation and control process appropriate for a corporation that emphasizes creativity? Are control and creativity compatible?
120 words or more 
Due: October 31 
No Ai

1. READ LINK

9.2 Group Dynamics

2. ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. If you believe the punctuated equilibrium model is true about groups, how can you use this knowledge to help your group?
2. Think about the most cohesive group you have ever been in. How did it compare in terms of similarity, stability, size, support, and satisfaction?
3. Why do you think social loafing occurs within groups?
4. What can be done to combat social loafing?
5. Have you seen collective efficacy helping or hurting a team? Please explain your answer.

1. Read link below
https://biz.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Management/Organizational_Behavior/09%3A_Managing_Groups_and_Teams/09.2%3A_Group_Dynamics
2. What stage of team development your team is currently in and also share your evidence (what’s happening that helps you to determine the stage the team is in)?  Then share with the team what you will do, intentionally to help the team to succeed.  Also, please note that EVERY team goes through the first two stages, even if the signs are there and the leader is avoiding it. 
3. Example to use: New employee at Dick’s Sporting Good. Learning the environment, policy & procedures, sexual harassment videos, etc. New employee orientation etc. 
DUE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 29

dentify Your Role

You have a new role as a regional director. Identify the functional area of your chosen organization that you are directing:

Regional Director of Supply Chain Excellence
Regional Director of Operations
Regional Director of Procurement
Regional Director of Product Management
Regional Director of Logistics & Distribution
Regional Director of Customer Experience
Regional Marketing Director

Justify why your new role is qualified to develop this value chain merger or acquisition plan deliverable.
Review and discuss the intricacies of the scenario presented in the Unit 6 assignment instructions with your peers to get a full picture of what you are all looking to accomplish in your chosen organization and role.

 Globalization Versus Glocalization

Explain the difference between globalization and glocalization from a value chain management perspective, as these concepts pertain to your organization’s industry.
Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished globalization using the value chain for context.
Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished glocalization using the value chain for context.

Collaborative Learning and Support

Actively participate by posting at least one initial post.
Respond to at least two peers’ posts with constructive feedback, additional information, or questions that encourage deeper discussion.
Use academic research resources in all of your discussion posts.

Ensure all posts are thoughtful, well-researched, and reflect academic integrity. Cite all research resources used in your discussions following APA 7th edition formatting. These activities are designed to enhance your understanding of the value chain and prepare you for the analytical tasks ahead. Engage actively and make the most of this learning opportunity!

dentify Your Role

You have a new role as a regional director. Identify the functional area of your chosen organization that you are directing:

Regional Director of Supply Chain Excellence
Regional Director of Operations
Regional Director of Procurement
Regional Director of Product Management
Regional Director of Logistics & Distribution
Regional Director of Customer Experience
Regional Marketing Director

Justify why your new role is qualified to develop this value chain merger or acquisition plan deliverable.
Review and discuss the intricacies of the scenario presented in the Unit 6 assignment instructions with your peers to get a full picture of what you are all looking to accomplish in your chosen organization and role.

 Globalization Versus Glocalization

Explain the difference between globalization and glocalization from a value chain management perspective, as these concepts pertain to your organization’s industry.
Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished globalization using the value chain for context.
Analyze the extent to which your chosen organization has accomplished glocalization using the value chain for context.

Collaborative Learning and Support

Actively participate by posting at least one initial post.
Respond to at least two peers’ posts with constructive feedback, additional information, or questions that encourage deeper discussion.
Use academic research resources in all of your discussion posts.

Ensure all posts are thoughtful, well-researched, and reflect academic integrity. Cite all research resources used in your discussions following APA 7th edition formatting. These activities are designed to enhance your understanding of the value chain and prepare you for the analytical tasks ahead. Engage actively and make the most of this learning opportunity!

The Business Report Executive Summary must be one page, single spaced, in standard letter size, Times New Roman 12 pt. font.  It must make the reader understand its purpose clearly and quickly as well as provide conclusions and recommendations, rather than a simple summary of findings.  Plus, its recommendations must be based on the sources consulted. You will personally visit one of the three Jollibee locations in Manhattan (either 6th Ave., Times Square, or 42nd St.), take a selfie as proof of your visit, then write a report about your impressions.  You will order a Chickenjoy fried chicken combo with a mango pie (don’t be concerned about the cost since you didn’t have buy any mandatory textbook for this course), note your reactions to the food as well as its price/quality value; also comment on the cashier service, overall menu, price level, customer type it attracts, as well as dining area ambiance and decor and overall cleanliness, and finally describe the type of neighborhood it serves (be entirely  honest in your personal appraisal).  Then you will send a 3-page report -without sources or footnotes- to my Lehman email addresss: [email protected].  The deadline for this Assignment 2 is  October 27.