Category: Management homework help

  
1. Describe the basic steps of the organizational development process. 
2. Evaluate the strategic role of change in the organization and its impact on organizational performance. 

  
MGT435 Organizational Change
 
Final Paper 
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
The Final Paper for the course must be submitted to the instructor by 11:59 p.m. of the time zone in which you reside on the last day of the class.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper: Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Must be ten double-spaced pages in length (not counting      the title page and references) and formatted according to APA style.
Must include a title page with the following: 

Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with criticalthought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly resources.
Must document all sources in APA style
Must include a separate reference page

 This discussion assignment is designed to encourage conversation and the sharing of ideas with your peers around organizational communication strategies related to the toolkit. Refer to your module resources that deal with communication and address the following questions:
How should the adaptive leadership toolkit be communicated to the organization’s leadership to help gain buy-in?
How can you ensure this communication strategy is sustainable long-term, more than two years?
 WHEN RESPONDING TO JoAnna AND Paige Post
Share at least one suggestion for improvement to the communication methods proposed by your peers and explain why.
Do the proposed methods of communication by your peer(s) allow for effective distribution of future updates to the adaptive leadership toolkit?
Are there opportunities to ensure these methods are more sustainable long-term?
JoAnna post
 
Presenting the toolkit to leadership should come with information on what the organization’s issues were, based on data collected from stakeholders that work directly with leadership. Obtaining feedback from these stakeholders in the form of an anonymous survey would be an ideal start. From that data, trends can be identified and a strategy on how best to tackle issues that may be effecting day to day workflow. 
Once a strategy has been implemented, a timeline can be established in order to be able to know if the strategy is working or if it needs to be adjusted in any way. From there a soft launch could be an option based on the timeline. Any outliers or issues would be able to be taken care of. Presenting this to leadership in a simple PowerPoint project at a strategy meeting is an effective way to roll out this plan. 
The best way to assure this is sustainable long-term would be following up with staff and other stake holders via meetings and possibly another survey, and well as an analysis to identify trends within the time the strategic plan was rolled out. Sometimes it takes a moment to iron out all the wrinkled in a plan but effective communication is vital in the success of this. 
Paige post
 To properly communicate the adaptive leadership toolkit, there should be a meeting with each team indivually. In this meeting, I will go over each section and the importance of each section of the toolkit. I would add things such as some of the survey results to show why this is important to follow. At the end, I would open up the floor for questions that I can address or concerns. It is important that everyone is on the same page and that is why these meetings are crucial. If the company would like to continue this communication strategy, monthly meeting should be held with the whole company addressing any new concerns. It is also important at these montly meetings to summarize the toolkit once again as you want to make sure everyone still understands the importance of it. Lastly, any new employees should be in a meeting together addressing the toolkit to ensure they are also aware and can address any questions or concerns they may have. Communication is key in a company and if the meetings are held and consistent, the company will be successful in following the toolkit.  

 
GCU remains committed to high Code of Conduct and Academic Standards. Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook.
From a Christian perspective, academic integrity can be seen as a reflection of one’s commitment to living a life of honesty, integrity, and responsibility—values deeply rooted in Christian teachings. 
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, using the attached APA Style template.
Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250‐500 words address the following prompts in four paragraphs: 
Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go to https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation, other than plagiarism, and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two identified violations could be and describe why these standards are in place.
The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words and explain why you think students plagiarize.
Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty, in group work or as an individual.
How do you hold yourself and your peers accountable to the code of conduct and academic standards expectations from a Christian lens?
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

COMPLETE THE TEMPLATE THAT IS UPLOADED BELOW
 
Create a SMART goal for this course.
Answer the questions about time management in the template by doing the following:

Write complete paragraphs.
Discuss priorities and areas that may need to be more flexible to complete schoolwork. 
Identify activities that may need to be replaced by schoolwork.
Create a plan for emergency situations, such as technology issues.

  
Solving shortest-route problems enables a business organization to use their resources more efficiently and minimize expenditures, thereby increasing overall production and profit. Consider the Job as an Instructor for a Diesel Engineering school. What is a process that could be improved by the application of a shortest route linear programming model? How would this model improve production, profit, and/or efficiency?

  
Models that pertain to the distribution of a resource within supply chains are often referred to as networks. Distribution among these networks is key to the success of a business while also keeping cost production at a minimum. Discuss at least three ways that linear optimization models can be applied to both physical as well as abstract network problems to increase efficiency in supply chain management.

Consider a public relations or marketing campaign you can recall that impressed
you. Was it a new product launch, a plea from a non-profit, public information,
or a special event?
• What about it caught your eye, and why do you think it was successful or not?
• Prepare a 2 ½-3 page written citing your opinion. Use specific examples and details
about the campaign that you believe made it effective or not.
• Conduct research. There is a lot of research on the success of specific campaigns and how
well they were able to accomplish their goal. While I want your opinion, I also want to see
some back-up information on the campaign.
• Prepare as follows:
• Typed and double-spaced
• APA Format is required.
• Bibliography/Reference page must be included.
• All sources or quotes used in text must be cited.

 
Just as we heard with Madeline Albright, no matter where you are in life, you can have feelings of self-doubt.  Listen to this powerful conversation with four prominent women – Michelle Obama, Former First Lady; Melinda Gates, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Amal Clooney, Clooney Foundation for Justice; Wanjiru Wahome, Samburu Girl’s Foundation.  
Discussion question: 
Which woman did you relate to the most and what was her key point?
What have you learned to do when you experience self-doubt?   Any tips for your colleagues in this class?
Post your discussion, (150 words +/- 10%)

2 paragraph include reference -SWS FORMAT
Choose a topic found on the HFMA website. Provide an overview of the topic in one paragraph.
Be sure to include an explanation regarding how it applies to something that you learned in the course. How do you think the HFMA can support your career growth and development?
Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates’ posts.