Discuss your experience and plans for applying analytical methods in your Team Term Project or your current (or targeted) profession.
Category: Management
Using your selected leader (Mark Zuckerberg), your assignment is to analyze your
Using your selected leader (Mark Zuckerberg), your assignment is to analyze your leadership and communication styles and behaviors
Consider the following topics we have covered in the lecture as they pertain to your leader: Motivational models (particularly Herzberg),
How did the leadership and communication styles of this leader affect the culture of the organization, its projects, and its results?
report that responds to the question above in proper APA 6th edition format. Provide supporting evidence using proper APA Citations, including sources not included in the course material.
The Directions and Questions are in the document that was uploaded. Please look
The Directions and Questions are in the document that was uploaded. Please look over the two PowerPoints to make sure the answers are on topic with the lectures.
Systems and Structures Think of a change you are familiar with. Share the type
Systems and Structures
Think of a change you are familiar with.
Share the type of organization systems/structures in the organization.
Discuss how the existing structures and systems affected the ability of the change leader to bring about the desired change? Were any systems changed to prepare for the change?
Did the organizational structures and systems reduce or increase the uncertainty and complexity of the change in the organization?
Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.
Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.
Critical Writing Critical writing involves analysing information to understand a
Critical Writing
Critical writing involves analysing information to understand a problem or topic from more than one perspective; making logical connections between ideas; offering your own perspective on the topic based on your evaluation of the available evidence.
The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities. For this purpose, you should search and review food chain companies through secondary available information. Think about how you can apply the concepts/tools that you learned in this course.
Write about the logistics performance priorities of any local or international Food Chain company in KSA of your choice. Explain why you have come to your conclusions:
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
1. Executive summary (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Summarize what is logistics performance priorities, and what Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools applied to achieve the company’s objective.
2. Background information (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Briefly introduce the company background (e.g., name, products, business size, location, internal/external interesting facts, etc).
3. Problem Description (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Describe the objectives clearly and specifically.
– The objective may involve either logistics decision-making or process improvement.
4. Application of logistics and SCM concepts/tools that were applied (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Describe what specific logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools be applied to achieve the objective. This section should make it clear that you understand the concepts/tools you are about to use.
5- Conclusion and results (1 Mark, Max word count 100-150)
– Analyze the expected results / the proposed solution.
6. References at least 8-10. (1 Marks)
Note: Use APA style of referencing
Systems and Structures Think of a change you are familiar with. Share the type
Systems and Structures
Think of a change you are familiar with.
Share the type of organization systems/structures in the organization.
Discuss how the existing structures and systems affected the ability of the change leader to bring about the desired change? Were any systems changed to prepare for the change?
Did the organizational structures and systems reduce or increase the uncertainty and complexity of the change in the organization?
Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate.
Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.
Overview: In September 2023, a hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” conduct
Overview: In September 2023, a hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” conducted a ransomware attack against MGM Resorts International, a multi-billion-dollar gaming company based in Las Vegas. While Scattered Spider is reportedly made up of English-speaking teenagers, the group was able to cause widespread impact, reportedly costing MGM over $100 million.
Sequence of Events:
Scattered Spider used a social engineering attack, likely by creating a typosquatting domain impersonating an MGM login page, to capture employee credentials and a One-Time-Password (OTP).
Using these captured credentials and OTP, Scattered Spider logged into the MGM network using the legitimate credentials stolen from an employee.
The threat actor then performed reconnaissance inside the network to identify where the most valuable data was stored, after which they deployed ransomware locking out the systems until a ransom was paid.
While it is unclear whether MGM paid a ransom, it is estimated that the total cost of the incident will exceed $100 million.
Impact: In the short term, MGM lost all access to its computer systems, shutting down its Las Vegas gaming operations and even locking guests out of their rooms on resort property. In the long term, the reputational damage and costs associated with rebuilding parts of the network and remediating the security issues is expected to cost over $100 million.
Response and Aftermath: MGM reportedly responded to the attack by shutting down all its servers. This likely means that the company had to completely wipe and rebuild a portion of its servers before bringing them back online to eradicate the ransomware. The other alternative would be to pay the ransom, although it is not known what action MGM took.
Links to Additional Reading: Please see below for links to additional reading that may assist you as you prepare to answer the questions below:
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/mgm-las-vegas-hackers-scattered-spider-rcna105238
https://www.reuters.com/technology/moodys-says-breach-mgm-is-credit-negative-disruption-lingers-2023-09-13/
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/business/mgm-100-million-hit-data-breach/index.html
https://www.csoonline.com/article/652575/hackers-behind-mgm-cyberattack-thrash-the-casinos-incident-response.html
Questions to Answer in Case Study:
How do threat actors like Scattered Spider typically gain access to large networks like MGM?
What are the pros and cons of paying a ransom versus refusing to pay?
What improvements should MGM make to prevent future incidents, and how can similar organizations strengthen their defenses so as not to be impacted like MGM was?
Critical Writing Critical writing involves analysing information to understand a
Critical Writing
Critical writing involves analysing information to understand a problem or topic from more than one perspective; making logical connections between ideas; offering your own perspective on the topic based on your evaluation of the available evidence.
The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities. For this purpose, you should search and review food chain companies through secondary available information. Think about how you can apply the concepts/tools that you learned in this course.
Write about the logistics performance priorities of any local or international Food Chain company in KSA of your choice. Explain why you have come to your conclusions:
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
1. Executive summary (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Summarize what is logistics performance priorities, and what Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools applied to achieve the company’s objective.
2. Background information (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Briefly introduce the company background (e.g., name, products, business size, location, internal/external interesting facts, etc).
3. Problem Description (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Describe the objectives clearly and specifically.
– The objective may involve either logistics decision-making or process improvement.
4. Application of logistics and SCM concepts/tools that were applied (2 Mark, Max word count 200-250)
– Describe what specific logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools be applied to achieve the objective. This section should make it clear that you understand the concepts/tools you are about to use.
5- Conclusion and results (1 Mark, Max word count 100-150)
– Analyze the expected results / the proposed solution.
6. References at least 8-10. (1 Marks)
Note: Use APA style of referencing
The assignment must be submitted by Saturday, stick to the required word count a
The assignment must be submitted by Saturday, stick to the required word count and do not use artificial intelligence as much as possible. Thank you
Overview: In September 2023, a hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” conduct
Overview: In September 2023, a hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” conducted a ransomware attack against MGM Resorts International, a multi-billion-dollar gaming company based in Las Vegas. While Scattered Spider is reportedly made up of English-speaking teenagers, the group was able to cause widespread impact, reportedly costing MGM over $100 million.
Sequence of Events:
Scattered Spider used a social engineering attack, likely by creating a typosquatting domain impersonating an MGM login page, to capture employee credentials and a One-Time-Password (OTP).
Using these captured credentials and OTP, Scattered Spider logged into the MGM network using the legitimate credentials stolen from an employee.
The threat actor then performed reconnaissance inside the network to identify where the most valuable data was stored, after which they deployed ransomware locking out the systems until a ransom was paid.
While it is unclear whether MGM paid a ransom, it is estimated that the total cost of the incident will exceed $100 million.
Impact: In the short term, MGM lost all access to its computer systems, shutting down its Las Vegas gaming operations and even locking guests out of their rooms on resort property. In the long term, the reputational damage and costs associated with rebuilding parts of the network and remediating the security issues is expected to cost over $100 million.
Response and Aftermath: MGM reportedly responded to the attack by shutting down all its servers. This likely means that the company had to completely wipe and rebuild a portion of its servers before bringing them back online to eradicate the ransomware. The other alternative would be to pay the ransom, although it is not known what action MGM took.
Links to Additional Reading: Please see below for links to additional reading that may assist you as you prepare to answer the questions below:
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/mgm-las-vegas-hackers-scattered-spider-rcna105238
https://www.reuters.com/technology/moodys-says-breach-mgm-is-credit-negative-disruption-lingers-2023-09-13/
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/business/mgm-100-million-hit-data-breach/index.html
https://www.csoonline.com/article/652575/hackers-behind-mgm-cyberattack-thrash-the-casinos-incident-response.html
Questions to Answer in Case Study:
How do threat actors like Scattered Spider typically gain access to large networks like MGM?
What are the pros and cons of paying a ransom versus refusing to pay?
What improvements should MGM make to prevent future incidents, and how can similar organizations strengthen their defenses so as not to be impacted like MGM was?