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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What integration strategies should be used when implementing new technology in a health care organization?
How do you receive buy-in from employees?

 
Scenario
One year ago, Metropolitan Memorial expanded its operations into a rural community located approximated a hundred miles from its main facility. The clinic offers a wide array of outpatient services. As the Senior Accountant, you are reviewing the clinic’s operating budget from the previous year. You have been asked by the hospital’s chief administrator to create a new six-month operations budget for the clinic.
Operating-Budget.xlsx – -See attached Excel Sheet
Instructions
Using an Excel spreadsheet, create a new six-month budget for the clinic that includes the following revenue and expense projections: (See the document, notes for how to add numbers to the spreadsheet)
The clinic’s revenue is projected to grow by approximately 3% as a result of a new managed care contract.
The cost of expenses is expected to increase to 1.5%.
The clinic will also be adding a new roof to the facility at a projected cost of $50,000.
Then prepare a memo for the chief administrator. The memo should include a review of the previous year’s budget, an analysis of the upcoming changes (figures above), and a discussion about the impacts that these changes will have on the budget for the upcoming year.
****REMEMBER –  Create a new six-month operations budget for the clinic (Excel Spreadsheet) & THEN write a MEMO with that information.****

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https://www.verywellmind.com/leadership-styles-2795312
1.  Is authoritarian leadership ever an appropriate leadership style?  If so, in what kind of situation?
2.  Which style of leadership have you experienced the most?  What did you like and dislike about that leadership approach?
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Due: Sept. 3
 

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MGMT 642: Agile Project Management (HBD-SUMMER24-07)
Final Project Submission: Advanced Scrum Project Management
Objective: To expand upon the initial project submitted earlier in the term by applying advanced Scrum practices covered in Chapters 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12 of “Project Management the Agile Way.” This final submission requires comprehensive project management using Scrum principles, documented in JIRA and Confluence, with screenshots demonstrating the completion of each section.
Project Overview: This final project is a continuation and refinement of the initial Scrum project your group submitted in the first half of the term. You will enhance your initial work by incorporating advanced Scrum practices, focusing on refining the product backlog, sprint planning, estimation, team dynamics, governance, and transitioning strategies.
Project Tasks:

Refinement of the Product Backlog (Chapters 1 & 5):

A. Review and refine the product backlog from your initial submission. Ensure user stories are clear, concise, and follow the format: “As a [user], I want [functionality], so that [benefit].”

B. Prioritize user stories using the MoSCoW method (Must have, Should have, Could have, Won’t have this time). Ensure the product backlog is organized based on business value, risk, and dependencies.
**C. Add acceptance criteria to each user story to define the conditions of satisfaction.

Document: Record all refined user stories and acceptance criteria in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Updated product backlog from JIRA, showing user stories, priorities, and acceptance criteria.

Sprint Planning and Sprint Backlog Creation (Chapter 6):

A. Conduct a sprint planning session to define the sprint goal and select user stories from the product backlog for the upcoming sprint.
**B. Break down selected user stories into actionable tasks and create a sprint backlog in JIRA.
**C. Estimate tasks using Scrum estimation techniques such as Planning Poker and Story Points.

Document: Outline the sprint planning process, sprint goal, selected user stories, and estimated tasks in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Sprint backlog, task board, and estimation details from JIRA.

Burndown Charts and Sprint Reviews (Chapter 7):

A. Track progress using a burndown chart in JIRA. Monitor the completion of tasks and user stories throughout the sprint.
**B. Conduct a sprint review at the end of each sprint to demonstrate the work completed and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Document: Summarize the sprint review outcomes and any feedback received in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Burndown chart and sprint review board from JIRA.

Team Dynamics and Retrospectives (Chapter 8):

A. Reflect on team dynamics throughout the project. Assess areas such as trust, collaboration, and communication within the team.
**B. Conduct a sprint retrospective at the end of each sprint to identify what went well, what could be improved, and actionable steps for future sprints.

Document: Record the findings and action items from each sprint retrospective in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Retrospective board and team performance charts from JIRA.

Governance and Scrum Roles (Chapter 9):

A. Define the governance framework for your Scrum project, including the roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team.
**B. Outline the decision-making processes and conflict resolution strategies within the team.
**C. Identify key risks to the project and develop a risk mitigation plan using JIRA.

Document: Describe the governance framework, roles, and risk management strategies in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Risk register and role assignments in JIRA.

Transition Strategy and Continuous Improvement (Chapter 12):

A. Develop a transition strategy for moving from your current project state to a fully Agile Scrum framework, if not already implemented.
**B. Outline a plan for continuous improvement, focusing on how your team will regularly assess and adapt Scrum practices.

Document: Detail the transition strategy and continuous improvement plan in Confluence.

Screenshots Required: Transition plan and improvement strategy board in JIRA.

Submission Requirements:

Format: Compile all documentation into a single PDF file, including screenshots from JIRA and Confluence for each section.

Screenshots: Ensure all screenshots are clear and demonstrate the completed sections of the project in JIRA and Confluence.
Assessment Criteria:

Completeness and clarity of the refined product backlog and user stories.

Effectiveness of sprint planning and backlog creation.

Accurate use of Scrum estimation techniques and burndown charts.

Insightful analysis of team dynamics and constructive retrospectives.

Robustness of governance framework and defined Scrum roles.

Practicality and effectiveness of the transition strategy and continuous improvement plan.

Proper use of Scrum tools (JIRA and Confluence): Demonstrated through comprehensive screenshots and documentation.
Suggested Resources:
JIRA and Confluence tutorials and guides.
“Project Management the Agile Way” Chapters 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12.
Additional Scrum and Agile resources.

Objective:
Identify an existing business in one country or region that you believe would thrive in another country or region. Create a concise video pitch outlining your proposal for expanding this business to the new market.
Components:
1. Video Pitch

Length: 2-3 minutes

Content:

Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of yourself and the business you have selected. Clearly state the current country/region of operation and the new market you are proposing.

Business Overview: Provide a brief description of the business, including its products/services, target audience, and current market success.

Market Opportunity: Identify the strategic opportunity in the new market. Discuss why you believe this business would perform well or better in the proposed country/region. Include relevant market characteristics, consumer behavior, or trends that support your proposal.

Strategic Fit: Explain how the business aligns with the cultural, economic, or regulatory environment of the new market. Highlight any unique advantages or differentiators that would give the business a competitive edge.

Conclusion: Summarize your proposal and reinforce the potential benefits of the expansion. End with a strong closing statement encouraging further consideration of the idea.

Format:

Ensure your video is of high quality with clear audio.
Use visuals (e.g., maps, charts, images) to support your points.
Maintain a professional yet engaging tone.

Submission Guidelines:

Video Pitch: Upload your video to Brightspace (recommended) or use a platform of your choice (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) and provide the link.
Evaluation Criteria:

Clarity and Persuasiveness: How clearly and convincingly you present your proposal.

Market Insight: The depth of your understanding of both the current and proposed markets.

Feasibility: The practicality of the business expansion in the new market.

Creativity: The originality and innovativeness of your proposal.

Professionalism: The quality and professionalism of your video pitch.

Can someone please assist me with this.
 
Franchise or Independent?
In 2003, Rusty and Beth Adcock opened up the fourth franchised unit of Country Fisherman, a small, Mississippi-based, family-owned restaurant group. Rusty and Beth were switching gears from the corporate worlds of electrical wholesale distribution and retail marketing. Obviously there would be a learning curve.
They had looked at several business opportunities and decided on the restaurant business because it was a cash-basis business. There was not going to be a lot of money tied up in inventory and there would be minimal to no accounts receivables. This would bode well for cash flow.
The Country Fisherman Restaurant originated in 1987 in Prentiss, a small town in south central Mississippi. Peggy Tuma started it and built it with hard work and a deep background in food preparation. By the time her new husband Harold came along in the early 1990s, Peggy had worked out enough kinks that Harold encouraged and assisted her in expanding. Gradually they expanded into two other markets—Mendenhall and Jackson, Mississippi. It was at this time they realized the need to formulate franchise agreements.
When the Adcocks and Tumas worked out their deal with the Brookhaven franchise, it was the first franchise agreement sold subsequent to the restaurant being established. At the time, the Tumas had initially owned all of the first three restaurants. Later they sold the Mendenhall unit to a relative. So, basically, the deal being done with the Adcocks was the first independently run unit the Tumas would be selling.
While the Tumas had created a franchise model for their enterprise, the Adcocks were in charge of their own destiny. The Tumas provided simple menu plans, inventory guidelines, and volume pricing contracts with their franchise agreement. During the first week or two after opening the Brookhaven unit, the Tumas did help with hands-on assistance to make sure the unit got under way as the others they had opened. However, once the “wheels were in motion,” the Adcocks were virtually on their own. The Tumas would provide answers to questions and solutions to problems when called upon.
As time went by, Rusty and Beth picked up on the ins and outs of the restaurant business. Moreover, through nobody’s efforts but their own, Rusty and Beth became fairly well known in the community. And in 2007, it became evident that the franchise business model the Adcocks were a part of might not be the best answer for them now. There were some inconsistencies in the decision making for all Country Fisherman units. Therefore, Rusty and Beth felt poor decisions independently made by the other franchisees could adversely affect their unit. If the consistency was not going to be upheld by the Tumas, maybe it was time to disassociate their Brookhaven unit from the others.
In March of 2008, Rusty and Beth took the plunge. After coming to an agreement with the Tumas on terms for separation, the Country Fisherman restaurant became Rusty’s Family Restaurant. Though there were some patrons of the restaurant who were confused of the change at first, it quickly became apparent that the restaurant’s loyal supporters were truly more worried about who was in charge than what the name was. Once they realized Rusty and Beth were still operating the business, any concerns slipped away. It seemed that the people who operate businesses can create a very strong bond with the customers who support that business. In Rusty and Beth’s case, that turned out to be a good thing.
Being independent has its drawbacks. There’s no support system to lean on such as large franchise systems. Of course, as small as Country Fisherman was, the support system was not that large. Because of the relationships Rusty had built with the food suppliers, the volume discounts given up with the franchise system were basically negated with other promotions he could take advantage of that he couldn’t before.
Staying involved in the community your business is a part of is important. Over time it will be apparent to those people in that community that you are a part of them. In turn, they will support you. It is sometimes as simple as “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Of course, this means hours of hard work, too.
Discussion Questions
1. What are the advantages of buying a franchise operation? What are the disadvantages?
2. What are the advantages of owning your own independent business? What are the disadvantages?
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business ownership.
The response must address the questions presented here and have a minimum length of 100 words. Post this initial response by 11 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday.
Respond to two classmates’ posts by 11 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday. Each reply post must have a minimum length of 100 words. All responses must be on three different days. See the rubric provided below for appropriate response guidelines. Responses that simply read “I agree” or “Nice job” are not considered appropriate.
Must use minimum of two academic sources for each post: Initial post, posts to two other students each must have minimum of two academic sources.
Must have a minimum of 3 posts on 3 different days.
You are welcome to continue the discussion, but grades will not be assigned to items posted after the due date.
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Using the project you outlined in the Wk 3: Summative Assessment: Project Scoping Outline, create a project management plan
 
 

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Chapter 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Answer the following questions, Q&A format:
1.  Read the case of Guy Kawasaki and describe how self-perception can positively or negatively affect the workplace environment?
2.  What two types of “fit” are companies interested when hiring new employees?
3.  What can organizations do to increase person-job and person-organization fit AFTER they hire employees?
4.  What are some methods that companies can use to assess employee personality?
5.  What is locus of control?  Explain internal and external locus of control.  
6.  Take the locus of control survey.  Explain your results.  How do you see the results show up in your life? https://www.queendom.com/tests/access_page/index.htm?idRegTest=704

 The entire assignment is 8,000 words, divided into 6 sections.
This task requires you to complete the third section for me.
After I accept your offer, I will send you the first two completed sections.
The “Assignment Submission Form for AS1 MN7P13SR Mar 24” is the grading rubric for this assignment. You must strictly follow the rubric to complete the work.
“MN7P13SR Work Sheet 3 (Updated)” outlines the specific content that needs to be completed in this section.
The other documents are course materials and related resources that you must read before completing the assignment.
I will require unlimited revisions until the work meets the requirements.
If you cannot meet the above requirements, please do not make an offer; otherwise, I will request a refund.