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PSC 495 Assignment Problem Statement

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 The purpose of this assignment is to identify an organizational problem to solve within your current workplace or industry and construct a problem statement that can be used as the basis for an action research project.

For this assignment, the first step is to identify an organizational problem to solve within your current workplace or industry. This is an opportunity for you to apply your learning while addressing a real-world problem.

Part of completing an action research project is clearly identifying and stating the organizational problem that needs to be resolved through the use of a problem statement. The problem statement must clearly articulate the single goal of the action research project. Use what you have learned in the Topic Materials to construct a problem statement for your action research project. Read and complete the "Writing a Problem Statement" handout to construct your problem statement. Submit the completed handout to your instructor.

Your problem statement will eventually become part of your final business proposal that will be submitted in Topic 8.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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PSC 495 Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram

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  The purpose of this assignment is to use an affinity diagram to brainstorm and identify root causes of the organizational problem and potential solutions for addressing it.

Now that you have identified the basic problem you want to resolve within your organization, you will need to think about root causes for the problem. Read the Topic Materials and the "Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram" handout to help you narrow and specify the cause(s) for the problem.

Complete the affinity diagram action steps outlined on the "Brainstorming With an Affinity Diagram" handout, including the "Five Whys Root Causes Analysis." This can be done using online mind mapping resources like those found in the Topic Materials, by using post-it notes, or through the use of Excel or Word documents and tables. When constructing the affinity diagram, be sure to complete all six steps described on the handout. You will reference these root causes

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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 Choose ONE of the following questions:

 1) Pretend you are in a room with an essentialist and a constructionist. What would the essentialist say about sexuality and sexual deviance? What would the constructionist say about sexuality and sexual deviance? (Be sure you describe their positions well through your answers.) Using your informed sociological imagination, what would you have to add to this conversation on sexuality and sexual deviance?  2) How would a constructionist’s analysis of sex work differ from that of a radical feminist? What about the differences between a constructionist’s and a radical feminist’s analysis of sex work? 

 3). What makes creationism or paranormal beliefs deviant? How can beliefs held by half or more of the population be considered deviant? Read "Personal Account: The Belief that Extraterrestrials ARE on Earth" (pages 271- 274). What are your thoughts on this? Support your position.

Don't forget your APA citations and references! Every point counts!

Reference

Goode, E. (2011). Deviant behavior (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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 Powder Corporation declared, but had not yet paid, dividends on the 10,000 shares of 6%, $10 par value cumulative preferred stock it had outstanding for the year. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding and net income for the year were 50,000 shares and $90,000, respectively. Earnings per share equals:

Answer:                              

  Hallery Corporation issued 600 shares of 10% $15 par convertible preferred stock for $12,000. The entry to record the declaration of the annual cash dividend is:

 1.       debit Cash Dividends $900 and credit Dividends Payable $900.

2.       debit Cash Dividends $1,200 and credit Cash $1,200.

3.       debit Cash Dividends $1,200 and credit Dividends Payable $1,200.

4.       debit Cash Dividends $900 and credit Cash $900.

 Treasury stock is reported in the balance sheet as a deduction from:

1.       capital stock.

2.       paid-in capital and retained earnings.

3.       additional paid-in capital.

4.       retained earnings.

Watkins, Inc. paid $48,000 to buy back 9,000 shares of its $1 par value common stock. This stock was sold later at a selling price of $6 per share. The entry to record the sale includes a:

1.       credit to Common Stock for $6,000.

2.       debit to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock for $45,000.

3.       debit to Retained Earnings for $48,000.

4.       credit to Paid-in Capital from Treasury Stock for $6,000.

 The account Unrealized Loss—Income is reported:

1.       as a contra account in the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

2.       as a contra account in the current asset section of the balance sheet.

3.       in the other expenses and losses section of the income statement.

4.       in the operating section of the income statement.

 Dior Manufacturing purchased 100% of Venus, Inc. common stock for $900,000 when Venus had stockholders' equity consisting of $400,000 of common stock and $300,000 of retained earnings. In the consolidated balance sheet, Dior's investment in Venus will be shown at:

1.       $100,000

2.       $700,000.

3.       $0.

4.       $900,000.

 Adam Corporation purchased 3,000 shares of Ozark Company's common stock for $12 per share as a long-term available-for-sale investment on June 30, 2014. Ozark declared and paid a cash dividend of $1.00 per share on its common stock on September 30, and had a closing fair value of $18 per share on December 31. Assuming this investment is appropriately accounted for using the fair value method, it will increase Adam's 2014 income before taxes by:

Answer:

 Clayton Inc. purchased 30% of the outstanding common stock of Austin Industries on January 1, 2014, for $180,000. Austin reported net income of $70,000 for 2014 and declared and paid cash dividends on common stock of $30,000. The amount of Clayton's investment in Austin on December 31, 2014, should be:

Answer:

 Pacific Company bought 35% of the outstanding common stock of Atlantic Inc. on January 1, 2014, for $400,000. Atlantic reported net income of $200,000 for 2014 and declared and paid no dividends for the year. This investment was sold for $500,000 on December 31, 2014. Pacific should report a gain on sale of this investment on its 2014 income statement of:

Answer:              

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  Parrot Corporation is a closely held company with accumulated E & P of $300,000 and current E & P of $350,000. Tom and Jerry are brothers; each owns a 50% share in Parrot, and they share management responsibilities equally. What are the tax consequences of each of the following independent transactions involving Parrot, Tom, and Jerry? How does each transaction affect Parrot’s E & P?

a. Parrot sells an office building (adjusted basis of $350,000; fair market value of $300,000) to Tom for $275,000.

b. Parrot lends Jerry $250,000 on March 31 of this year. The loan is evidenced by a note and is payable on demand. No interest is charged on the loan (the current applicable Federal interest rate is 7%).

c. Parrot owns an airplane that it leases to others for a specified rental rate. Tom and Jerry also use the airplane for personal use and pay no rent. During the year, Tom used the airplane for 120 hours, and Jerry used it for 160 hours. The rental value of the airplane is $350 per hour, and its maintenance costs average $80 per hour.

d. Tom leases equipment to Parrot for $20,000 per year. The same equipment can be leased from another company for $9,000 per year.

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PAD 540 Assignment 1 Event Analysis

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Assignment 1: Event Analysis

Research a major international political event in the past three years that has impacted the United States foreign policy (i.e. the September 11 attacks on the U.S). The event that you select will be used for all assignments in this course. Therefore, before selecting the event, read through the descriptions of Assignments 2, 3, and 4 to ensure that the details of the event that you have chosen are substantial enough to be sustained across four (4) assignments.  

Use the basic outline below to draft your paper. Organize your responses to each question (except Question 6) under the following section headings:

·         Part I: [Name of Select Major International Event]

·         Introduction (for Question 1)

·         Major Issues (for Question 2)

·         International Community (for Question 3)

·         Key Political Roles (for Question 4)

·         Foreign Policy Decisions (for Question 5)

Write a six to seven (6-7) page paper in which you separate the content into sections:

1.     Describe the historical perspective of the event you have chosen to both the U.S. and the international community.

2.     Produce a summary of all the major issues that you believe led to the occurrence of the political event taking place.

3.     Specify three (3) main effects that the political event had on the international community as a whole. Provide a rationale to your response.

4.     Analyze the key political roles and the non-state roles of the main participants of the event. Assess the extent of each participant's involvement in the political event.

5.     Specify the major factors that you believe affected the foreign policy decisions made by the governments involved in the political event. Provide a rationale to your response.

6.     Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other similar websites do not qualify as academic resources.

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  Assignment  4: Implementing the Budget  Wk 9 ,225 Pts

Refer the Scenario for  Little Rock, AR

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper addressing the criteria below. (Note: Change the title of the report to reflect the selected agency’s name and the years to 2013-2014.)

Find the variances for both the revenue and expenditures sides and then discuss two to three (2-3) problematic areas for the agency. Provide the results of the variances in a table (Excel or Word).

Recommend two (2) policy actions for each problematic area discussed in criterion 1. Justifythe recommendations.

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PAD 505 Assignment 5 Multiyear Plans and Analysis

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 Wk 10 , 200 Pts

   Preparation

 ·         Review the document titled “City of Charlottesville 2010 Annual Comprehensive Plan” located in the course shell.

 Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

 1.     Review the “City of Charlottesville 2010 Annual Comprehensive Plan” and then complete Exercise 1 on page 152 using Exhibits C and D in the Annual Report and Table 9.4 on page 148. Change the title headers to the agency name. Save the Excel File as the agency’s name and include the Multiyear Plan.

2.       Analyze the comparison of ratios.

3.       Analyze the measures of liquidity.

4.       Analyze the long-term solvency.

5.       Analyze asset management rations.

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PAD 505 Week 8 Assignment 3 Presenting the Budget

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    Assignment 3: Presenting the Budget  Wk 8 , 300 pts Refer the Scenario for Assignments 1–e e 5. Prepare the financial plan and budget justification proposal. The agency is contracted to work with New York City on several capital projects. To proceed with negotiations, an analysis of the city’s financial documents must be considered. Review the New York City Financial Plan, located athttp://www.nyc.gov/html/omb/downloads/pdf/fp6_12.pdf, to answer questions listed. (Title this section “New York City Financial Plan”) 1.Answer Question 1 based on the review of the New York City Financial Plan: Are total revenues growing faster or more slowly than expenditures? Show the annual growth rates for revenues and expenditures in a table. 2.Answer Question 2 based on the review of the New York City Financial Plan: What is New York City’s fastest-growing category of expenditures during the planning period? Justify the answer with examples. 3.Answer Question 3 based on the review of the New York City Financial Plan: What percentage of New York City revenue comes from the general property tax? How much is this tax growing in each year of the financial plan? Justify the answer with examples. 4.Prepare a budget to support the proposal to partner with New York City to offer a job training program housed within the NYC Department of Social Services. (Title this section “Budget Justification Proposal.”) (Note: The agency has decided to partner with New York City.) •The agency proposes $500,000over a three (3) year period beginning FY2013 to be included in the State Categorical Grants for the Department of Social Services to provide hands-on job training workshops in office administration, security, construction, and apartment maintenance. •Use Figure 7.2, Budget Justification,in Chapter 7 (pages 114-115) as an example. 5.Provide names and URLs of the Websites for the state’s budget(s) analyzed and any other government Websites used to support the assignment’s criteria. 

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 Complete the following problems from chapter 10 in the textbook:

P10-4

P10-10

P10-11

P10-15

P10-21

P10-24

Follow these instructions for completing and submitting your assignment:

Do     all work in Excel. Do not submit Word files or *.pdf files.

Submit     a single spreadsheet file for this assignment, do not submit multiple     files.

Place     each problem on a separate spreadsheet tab.

Label     all inputs and outputs and highlight your final answer.

Follow     the directions in the “Guidelines for Developing Spreadsheets” located in     the Course Materials.

6.     P10–4 Long-term investment decision, payback method Bill Williams has the opportunity

7.     to invest in project A that costs $9,000 today and promises to pay annual end-ofyear

8.     payments of $2,200, $2,500, $2,500, $2,000, and $1,800 over the next 5 years.

9.     Or, Bill can invest $9,000 in project B that promises to pay annual end-of-year payments

10.  of $1,500, $1,500, $1,500, $3,500, and $4,000 over the next 5 years.

11.  a. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project A?

12.  b. How long will it take for Bill to recoup his initial investment in project B?

13.  c. Using the payback period, which project should Bill choose?

14.   d. Do you see any problems with his choice?

 15.  P10–10 NPV: Mutually exclusive projects Hook Industries is considering the replacement of

16.  one of its old drill presses. Three alternative replacement presses are under consideration.

17.  The relevant cash flows associated with each are shown in the following table.

18.   The firm’s cost of capital is 15%.

 Press A Press B Press C

Initial investment (CF0) $85,000 $60,000 $130,000

Year (t) Cash inflows (CFt)

1 $18,000 $12,000 $50,000

2 18,000 14,000 30,000

3 18,000 16,000 20,000

4 18,000 18,000 20,000

5 18,000 20,000 20,000

6 18,000 25,000 30,000

7 18,000 — 40,000

8 18,000 — 50,000

a. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of each press.

b. Using NPV, evaluate the acceptability of each press.

c. Rank the presses from best to worst using NPV.

d. Calculate the profitability index (PI) for each press.

e. Rank the presses from best to worst using PI.

P10–11 Long-term investment decision, NPV method Jenny Jenks has researched the financial

pros and cons of entering into a 1-year MBA program at her state university. The

tuition and books for the master’s program will have an up-front cost of $50,000. If

she enrolls in an MBA program, Jenny will quit her current job, which pays $50,000

per year after taxes (for simplicity, treat any lost earnings as part of the up-front

cost). On average, a person with an MBA degree earns an extra $20,000 per year (after

taxes) over a business career of 40 years. Jenny believes that her opportunity cost

of capital is 6%. Given her estimates, find the net present value (NPV) of entering

this MBA program. Are the benefits of further education worth the associated costs?

P10–15 Internal rate of return Peace of Mind, Inc. (PMI), sells extended warranties for durable

consumer goods such as washing machines and refrigerators. When PMI sells an extended

warranty, it receives cash up front from the customer, but later PMI must cover any repair

costs that arise. An analyst working for PMI is considering a warranty for a new line

of big-screen TVs. A consumer who purchases the 2-year warranty will pay PMI $200.

On average, the repair costs that PMI must cover will average $106 for each of the warranty’s

2 years. If PMI has a cost of capital of 7%, should it offer this warranty for sale?

P10–21 All techniques, conflicting rankings Nicholson Roofing Materials, Inc., is considering

two mutually exclusive projects, each with an initial investment of $150,000.

The company’s board of directors has set a maximum 4-year payback requirement

and has set its cost of capital at 9%. The cash inflows associated with the two projects

are shown in the following table.

Cash inflows (CFt)

Year Project A Project B

1 $45,000 $75,000

2 45,000 60,000

3 45,000 30,000

4 45,000 30,000

5 45,000 30,000

6 45,000 30,000

a. Calculate the payback period for each project.

b. Calculate the NPV of each project at 0%.

c. Calculate the NPV of each project at 9%.

d. Derive the IRR of each project.

e. Rank the projects by each of the techniques used. Make and justify a recommendation.

f. Go back one more time and calculate the NPV of each project using a cost of

capital of 12%. Does the ranking of the two projects change compared to your

answer in part e? Why?

P10–24 All techniques: Decision among mutually exclusive investments Pound Industries is

attempting to select the best of three mutually exclusive projects. The initial investment

and after-tax cash inflows associated with these projects are shown in the

following table.

Cash flows Project A Project B Project C

Initial investment (CF0) $60,000 $100,000 $110,000

Cash inflows (CFt), t 5 1 to 5 20,000 31,500 32,500

a. Calculate the payback period for each project.

b. Calculate the net present value (NPV) of each project, assuming that the firm has

a cost of capital equal to 13%.

c. Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) for each project.

d. Draw the net present value profiles for both projects on the same set of axes, and

discuss any conflict in ranking that may exist between NPV and IRR.

e. Summarize the preferences dictated by each measure, and indicate which project

you would recommend. Explain why.

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   MGT 660 Week 1 Discussion 1

According to Porter, strategy is about trade-offs and choices. Select an example of your choice and elaborate on this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Use your example to support your position.

MGT 660 Week 1 Discussion 2

Using your own words, define strategy. What is the strategy of the organization you currently work for, or one that you worked for in the past?

MGT 660 Week 2 Discussion 1

Could an investor beat the stock market and generate a superior return with companies that have formulated and implemented a blue ocean strategy? Why or why not? Elaborate through at least two concrete examples (use Fortune 500companies different from the ones discussed in the assigned readings).

MGT 660 Week 2 Discussion 2

Select a public company of your choice and run a PESTS analysis. Based on your analysis, what strategic initiative would you recommend? Why?

MGT 660 Week 3 Discussion 1

Choose a company and briefly describe its business and uniqueness in its industry. Now compare its management practices with the six principles described in Lecture 3. Is the company on the right track? Support your response with solid reasoning. Would you add one or more principles to the list? What principles would you add and why?

MGT 660 Week 3 Discussion 2

What is an example of a firm or organization you know about, which, in your opinion, has developed a strategy de facto? Explain.

MGT 660 Week 4 Discussion 1

Select aFortune 500 company of your choice (one that is not named in Lecture 4). Analyze three key organizational capabilities that give the company a competitive advantage. What is it about these capabilities that give the company its competitive advantage? Focus on the three best organizational capabilities demonstrated by the company by providing specific and precise facts you uncovered in your research. Online publications such asBusinessWeek andThe Economist, and assorted websites, will help you gather these facts. MGT 660 Week 4 Discussion 2

 Compare the market valuation of Google and Yahoo! What do you notice? How do you explain this difference?

 MGT 660 Week 5 Discussion 1

Most organizations have or need to formulate a growth strategy. What are the different ways to do so? Provide specific examples of companies that have utilized these different ways.

 MGT 660 Week 5 Discussion 2

There has been a new surge of mergers and acquisitions (M and A) in the last several years. Why is this? In the past, why have so many not been successful? In your opinion, what are the most important factors to be taken into account for a successful M and A? Provide an example to support your position.

 MGT 660 Week 6 Discussion 1

Describe a situation in which you faced a personal or professional ethical dilemma. How did you resolve it? Would you do things differently now? Why or why not?

MGT 660 Week 6 Discussion 2

 As related to the "Virtue Matrix" article, what are examples of at least two instrumental factors to consider? Be detailed in your answers.

MGT 660 Week 7 Discussion 1

 From an organization/firm perspective, why are talent management, leadership, and change/renewal so critical in today's world? Support your answer with specific examples.

 MGT 660 Week 7 Discussion 2

 In your opinion, who is the best CEO/leader you have heard of or read about? Why?

 MGT 660 Week 8 Discussion 1

As a manager, what key concepts will you put into place?

 MGT 660 Week 8 Discussion 2

 What is the purpose of outsourcing? How can it be helpful to a company's growth? How can it be harmful? Give examples to support your answer.

MGT 660 Capstone Project Overview

Creation of a market entry plan,or creation of a market expansion plan, or an M&A plan

The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills and knowledge developed throughout your degree program. This final 8 week project (introduced the 1st week of the class) will serve as a culminating project.

Each week, the student will have a specific portionto submit as described in the modules.Prepare each assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

The following is the outline of the Plan that the student is advised to follow as closely as possible. Each topic will address one or few specific competencies or learning outcomes. Each competency will be graded and assessed using the attached rubric.

1. Overview

Describe briefly the context and your organization (500 word maximum).

a) Articulate the vision, mission, and strategy of your organization (or business unit or division).

b) What are the sources of competitive advantage?

c) What is the business opportunity?

Due by the end of Module 1

2. Environmental analysis and Industry Analysis

Using the Segments of the General Environment write the environmental analysis of your Capstone Project (500 word maximum)

a) Incorporate the Five Forces of Competition to help write the Industry analysis of your Capstone Project.

b) Use the CAGE model (if you are entering global or international markets) applicable) to help you write the industry analysis of your Capstone Project.

c) What do you see as being the trends, outlook or forecast for the type of organization that you are writing about in your Capstone Project?

Due by the end of Module 2

3.Marketing Plan for the Capstone Project

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a 750-1000 word Marketing Plan. You can use the Marketing Plan Sample as a template for this section, omitting those topics covered in other sections of the Capstone document.

a) What is your target market?

b) What is the size of your potential target market?

c) Describe the 4 Ps of marketing in your organization (product/positioning, pricing, promotion, and placement).

Due by the end of Module 3

4.Organizational Plan

Based on the organization you have selected, for this module you will write a (750 word maximum) Organizational Plan that addresses the following:

a) Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents or skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a simple organizational chart.

b) Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model as it applies to your business.

c) Describe the Business level strategy and how it fits with the corporate level strategy.

Due by the end of Module 4

Organizational Plan for the Capstone Project

  Details:

Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.

You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.

Write the Organizational Plan for your organization (750-1,000 words). Refer to chapters 4 and 6 in the textbook for additional information.

1.       Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents or skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a simple organizational chart.

2.       Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, style, staff, skills) as it applies to your business. Review the McKinsey 7-S Resources in the topic materials for additional information on completing this section.

3.       Describe your business-level strategy (chapter 4 – cost leadership or differentiated) and explain how it fits with the corporate-level strategy (chapter 6 – low, medium, or high differentiation plus value creating, value neutral, or value reducing) for your organization.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. 

 Due by the end of Module 5

6. Financial Plan

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a Financial Plan (500 word maximum) plus spreadsheet(s) to address the following:

a) Using Excel,create a three year Pro Forma income statement for your organization (or product/service).

b) What will be your financial break-even point?

c) If you require investment capital, identify possible sources (friends, family, banks, USSBA, etc.)

d) How will you use financial information to help you craft your business strategy?

e) What key financial ratio will you be using to measure the performance of your organization to determine success?

Due by the end of Module 6

7. Critical Risks Assessment and Milestones Schedule for the Capstone Project

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a (500 word maximum, plus a spreadsheet) Critical Risk Assessment and Milestones Schedule that addresses the following:

a) Describe the preferred timing and objectives of your business plan. Include an Excel spreadsheet with critical decisions and dates.

b) What contingency plans will you have in place for any issues that may arise?

Due by the end of Module 7

8. Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship Analysis

There are three assignments for this module pertaining to the Capstone Project: Strategic Leadership and the Executive Summary

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a (500 word maximum) Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship section that addresses the following topics:

a) What is your sphere of influence in your organization? Based on this, what impact can you have on the implementation of your business plan?

b) What is your own bias?

c) What hurdles do you anticipate?

d) What leadership style will you have to demonstrate? Where do you fall short?

e) What are your strengths and weaknesses as it relates to your business?

f) How can you impact and influence others and your future organization to deliver the results you expect?

9. Executive Summary

Revise the Overview written in Module One into an Executive Summary of your business plan.

a) Include a few sentences to describe each section of the Business Plan so the reader can understand what will follow in the detailed sections of the plan.

10. Finalize the Strategic Business Plan

Integrate the plan components developed in each module into a finalized Strategic Business Plan. Incorporate any feedback from your instructor into the final document as well.

Due by the end of Module 8

 MGT 660  CLC Assignment Southwest Airlines 2002

This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups. In your groups, read the Harvard Business Review case study, "Southwest Airlines 2002: An Industry under Siege," in your textbook.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide, and reference slide), that addresses the following questions:

How does Southwest Airlines make money when other     airlines do not?

What are the factors contributing to Southwest's success?

Depending on the industry, intangible assets are more     important than tangible ones. How is this evident at Southwest?

How should Southwest respond to its short-term, on-time     operating challenges?

What do you think should be Southwest's long-term     growth strategy?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

  MGT 660  CLC Howard Schultz and Starbucks Coffee Co. Case Study  

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This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups. In your groups, read the "Howard Schultz and Starbucks Coffee Company" case study in the textbook. Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide and reference slide) that addresses the following questions:

In the early 1980s, how did Howard Schultz view the     possibilities for the specialty coffee market? Why did Schultz think he     could successfully import the Italian coffee bar concept to the United     States?

Was Schultz's strategy a blue ocean strategy? A red     ocean strategy? Elaborate on your decision.

What were the critical drivers of Starbucks' success?

What is the source of Starbucks' competitive advantage?     Is it sustainable? What should the company do (or not do) next to     enhance/maintain its position in the market at the time the case was     written?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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  MGT 660 CLC nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Case Study

 Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups.

Read the "Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Case Study," located in the textbook.

In a PowerPoint Presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide, and reference slide), address the following questions:

How would you describe the context into which Carlos     Ghosn was thrown when he was recruited in 1999 to turn around Nissan? How     would you describe Ghosn's leadership style?

How would you measure Ghosn's approach to leading     change? How effective was he? To what extent did his leadership affect the     strategy at Nissan?

In 2002, some industry experts remarked that Nissan's     success was partly achieved at the expense of its suppliers. Do you agree?     Why or why not? Is Nissan poised for long-term success?

What strategic and specific recommendations would you     make to "Le Cost Killer" moving beyond 2002?

Answer each question on its own slide in your PowerPoint presentation.

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 MGT 660 Week 1 Discussion 1

According to Porter, strategy is about trade-offs and choices. Select an example of your choice and elaborate on this statement. Do you agree or disagree? Use your example to support your position.

MGT 660 Week 1 Discussion 2

Using your own words, define strategy. What is the strategy of the organization you currently work for, or one that you worked for in the past?

MGT 660 Week 2 Discussion 1

Could an investor beat the stock market and generate a superior return with companies that have formulated and implemented a blue ocean strategy? Why or why not? Elaborate through at least two concrete examples (use Fortune 500companies different from the ones discussed in the assigned readings).

MGT 660 Week 2 Discussion 2

Select a public company of your choice and run a PESTS analysis. Based on your analysis, what strategic initiative would you recommend? Why?

MGT 660 Week 3 Discussion 1

Choose a company and briefly describe its business and uniqueness in its industry. Now compare its management practices with the six principles described in Lecture 3. Is the company on the right track? Support your response with solid reasoning. Would you add one or more principles to the list? What principles would you add and why?

MGT 660 Week 3 Discussion 2

What is an example of a firm or organization you know about, which, in your opinion, has developed a strategy de facto? Explain.

MGT 660 Week 4 Discussion 1

Select aFortune 500 company of your choice (one that is not named in Lecture 4). Analyze three key organizational capabilities that give the company a competitive advantage. What is it about these capabilities that give the company its competitive advantage? Focus on the three best organizational capabilities demonstrated by the company by providing specific and precise facts you uncovered in your research. Online publications such asBusinessWeek andThe Economist, and assorted websites, will help you gather these facts. MGT 660 Week 4 Discussion 2

 Compare the market valuation of Google and Yahoo! What do you notice? How do you explain this difference?

 MGT 660 Week 5 Discussion 1

Most organizations have or need to formulate a growth strategy. What are the different ways to do so? Provide specific examples of companies that have utilized these different ways.

 MGT 660 Week 5 Discussion 2

There has been a new surge of mergers and acquisitions (M and A) in the last several years. Why is this? In the past, why have so many not been successful? In your opinion, what are the most important factors to be taken into account for a successful M and A? Provide an example to support your position.

 MGT 660 Week 6 Discussion 1

Describe a situation in which you faced a personal or professional ethical dilemma. How did you resolve it? Would you do things differently now? Why or why not?

MGT 660 Week 6 Discussion 2

 As related to the "Virtue Matrix" article, what are examples of at least two instrumental factors to consider? Be detailed in your answers.

MGT 660 Week 7 Discussion 1

 From an organization/firm perspective, why are talent management, leadership, and change/renewal so critical in today's world? Support your answer with specific examples.

 MGT 660 Week 7 Discussion 2

 In your opinion, who is the best CEO/leader you have heard of or read about? Why?

 MGT 660 Week 8 Discussion 1

As a manager, what key concepts will you put into place?

 MGT 660 Week 8 Discussion 2

 What is the purpose of outsourcing? How can it be helpful to a company's growth? How can it be harmful? Give examples to support your answer.

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  Question 1    1 points           Save  

           The last step in the planning process is to:                                          

                       put the plans into action

                       choose the best alternative for reaching objectives

                       develop premises upon which each alternative is based

                       state organizational objectives

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           Which management writer popularized management-by-objectives?                                                

                       Tom Peters

                       Frederick Taylor

                       Peter Drucker

                       Abraham Maslow

  Question 3    1 points           Save  

           All of the following are methods of evaluating the planner EXCEPT:                                              

                       the organization plan is in writing

                       the plan only includes short-term recommendations

                       the plan specifically mentions organizational objectives

                       the plan is the result of all elements of the management team working together

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           The first step in the planning process is:                                            

                       list alternative ways of reaching objectives

                       state organizational objectives

                       develop the premises upon which each alternative is based

                       develop plans to pursue the chosen alternative

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           The condition that exists when organizational subobjectives conflict or are not directly aimed at accomplishing the overall organizational objectives is:                                              

                       a hierarchy of objectives

                       goal integration

                       goal disintegration

                       suboptimization

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           The key to a successful planning process is:                                      

                       development of alternatives

                       stating organizational objectives

                       implementation

                       choosing the best alternative

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           Which of the following is NOT an important qualification of planners?                                          

                       planners should have practical experience within the organization

                       they must have technical skills but not the other managerial skills

                       they should have knowledge of the social, political, technological, and economic trends that might affect the future of the organization

                       they should have extensive interpersonal skills

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           Olive's company wants to provide the highest quality customer service in the jewelry industry. This statement is an example of:                                            

                       an organizational playhouse

                       an organizational objective

                       an operational objective

                       an operational plan

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           Which of the following is an accurate statement in reference to management-by-objectives?                                              

                       rewards are given to workers independent from their objective attainment

                       managers and workers meet to agree on worker objectives

                       the manager and the worker do not meet during the operating period to monitor progress

                       managers set and establish all objectives for the workers without worker involvement

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           The fundamental purpose of planning is:                                            

                       coordination and elimination of risk

                       helping the organization reach its objectives

                       protection and affirmation

                       identifying organizational objectives

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           Which of the following is NOT an advantage of planning?                                      

                       helps managers to be future-oriented

                       enhances decision coordination

                       emphasizes organizational objectives

                       all of the above are advantages

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           When management implements appropriate legal approaches but stops short of developing a truly multicultural organization:                                          

                       workplace equity will be achieved

                       tokenism will result

                       the minority group will become the majority group

                       intergroup conflicts are highly likely

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           Which of the following is NOT one of the demographic facts established in the Hudson Institute report?                                                

                       the population and workforce will grow more rapidly than at any time since the 1930s

                       more women will enter the workforce

                       the pool of young workers entering the workforce will shrink

                       minorities will make up a larger share of new entrants into the labor force

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           Perceptions about the sexes based on what society believes are appropriate behaviors for men and women are:                                          

                       instances of sexual harassment

                       gender-role stereotypes

                       grounds for tokenism

                       role models

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           Which approach to cultural diversity focuses on how interpersonal skills and attitudinal changes relate to organizational performance, and is also the most effective approach to pluralism?                                      

                       the culture-specific approach

                       the multicultural approach

                       the assimilation approach

                       the "righting-the-wrongs" approach

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           The first component that diversity training programs focus on is:                                        

                       acknowledgement of biases and stereotypes

                       focus on job performance

                       avoidance of assumptions

                       behavioral awareness (Management Development and Diversity Training, difficult)

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           In order to effectively carry out the four management functions, managers must have progressed to which stage of managing a diverse workforce?                                            

                       there is no correlation between effectiveness and management functions

                       stage three

                       unconscious competence

                       none of the above

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           The assimilation approach to cultural diversity:                                              

                       relies on "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you"

                       addresses past injustices experienced by a particular group

                       pressures employees who do not belong to the dominant culture to conform

                       teaches employees the norms and practices of another culture

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           The group of people who possess fewer granted rights and lower status in an organization are the:                                                

                       majority group

                       managers

                       minority group

                       ethnocentric group

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           Which of Donaldson's stages of managing a diverse workforce is a manager in when he or she learns how to interact with diverse groups and cultures by deliberately thinking about how to behave?                                        

                       unconscious incompetence

                       conscious incompetence

                       conscious competence

                       unconscious competence

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           If a company effectively implements affirmative action and EEOC policies, provides ongoing education and training programs pertaining to diversity, and ties management rewards to success in meeting diversity goals and addressing diversity issues, they would most likely be classified as:                                                

                       implementing adequate programs

                       taking effective action

                       complying with external policies

                       enforcing external policies

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           Unjust treatment or behavior toward an issue, person, or group is:                                        

                       discrimination

                       tokenism

                       ethnocentrism

                       a stereotype

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           The federal agency that regulates safety and health conditions in non-governmental jobs is:                                              

                       the Environmental Protection Agency

                       the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

                       Occupational Safety and Health Administration

                       the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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           The professional ethic is:                                            

                       is the proposed decision legal?

                       is the proposed decision truthful?

                       would I feel comfortable explaining this action to a national TV audience?

                       take action that would be viewed as proper by a panel of peers

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           During phase 3 of the process of converting social responsibility policy into action, chief executives should be:                                          

                       managing problems

                       committing resources and modifying procedures

                       changing performance expectations

                       obtaining knowledge

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           During phase 2 of the process of converting social responsibility policy into action, division management should be:                                            

                       managing problems

                       solving technical problems

                       adding staff specialists

                      ��none of the above, division management should not be involved until phase 3

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           Irrespective of which argument or combination of arguments particular managers embrace, they generally should make a concerted effort to do all of the following EXCEPT:                                                

                       perform federally legislated activities that are also economically feasible

                       consider voluntarily performing social responsibility activities beyond those legally required

                       perform all legally required social responsibility activities

                       inform all relevant individuals of the extent to which their organization will become involved in performing social responsibility activities

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           All of the following are true concerning business ethics EXCEPT:                                      

                       guide managers in day-to-day activities

                       reflect the values of corporate decision-making

                       determine how values and decisions affect various stakeholders

                       produce detailed procedures to use in every situation

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           All companies should take social responsibility measurements in all of the following areas EXCEPT:                                            

                       the public opinion area

                       the economic function area

                       the quality-of-life area

                       the social investment area

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           Which of the following stakeholders is owed the social obligation of being provided safe products?                                            

                       consumers

                       competitors

                       employees

                       government agencies

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           According to the model presented in the textbook regarding how social responsibility activities can be handled as part of the overall planning process of the organization, environmental forecasts result in:                                            

                       management action

                       long-run plans

                       political forecasts

                       short-run plans

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           Which piece of federal legislation requires business to adhere to certain socially responsible environmental standards?                                          

                       the Equal Pay Act of 1963

                       the Age Discrimination in Employment Act

                       the Wagner Act

                       the Environmental Protection Act

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           A major argument against business performing socially responsible activities is that:                                              

                       the social costs related to each activity, product, or service should be passed on to the consumer

                       business has too much influence on society as it is without increasing its role

                       it violates profit maximization

                       it produces monopolies

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           One of the greatest challenges for management science is:                                        

                       improving the effectiveness of the model

                       applying the techniques to smaller organizations

                       applying the techniques to more diverse problems

                       applying the techniques in complicated situations

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           The main challenges of using the contingency approach are all of the following EXCEPT:                                                

                       perceiving organizational situations as they actually exist

                       choosing the appropriate management science technique

                       choosing the management tactics best suited to the situation

                       competently implementing the appropriate tactic

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           An easily understood chart that summarizes what work was scheduled for specific time periods and how much of this work has been completed was developed by:                                      

                       Frederick Taylor

                       Lillian Gilbreth

                       Frank Gilbreth

                       Henry Gantt

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           Fayol's general principles of management include all of the following EXCEPT:                                        

                       organizational efficiency

                       the handling of people

                       attention to detail

                       appropriate management action

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           Which approach to management emphasizes organizational efficiency to increase organizational success?                                                

                       management science approach

                       classical approach

                       behavioral approach

                       systems approach

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           The management science approach first became popular in:                                      

                       the military

                       large public corporations

                       laboratory experiments

                       utility companies

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           The Classical Approach has been criticized as not placing enough emphasis on all of the following areas EXCEPT:                                            

                       conflict

                       efficiency

                       communication

                       leadership

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           According to Fayol, the right to give orders and the power to exact obedience is:                                      

                       authority

                       responsibility

                       the scalar chain

                       centralization

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           Scientific management can be broken down into two distinct areas. Which of the following researchers would not be considered a major contributor to the lower-level management analysis area of scientific management?                                                

                       Frederick Taylor

                       Frank Gilbreth

                       Henry Gantt

                       Henri Fayol

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           Which of the following is most accurate when describing the management thinking that emerged as a result of the Hawthorne studies?                                          

                       the emphasis should be placed on task efficiency in job design

                       job design should involve the bonus system

                       the human variable in organizations required much more analysis

                       managerial problems should be solved through the utilization of management science techniques

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           The original purpose of the relay assembly test room experiment portion of the Hawthorne Studies was to:                                                

                       determine the relationship between intensity of light and worker efficiency

                       develop a new supervisory relationship

                       analyze the social relationships in a work group

                       make the work environment more enjoyable

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           The purpose of the bank wiring observation room experiment portion of the Hawthorne Studies was to:                                      

                       determine the relationship between intensity of light and worker efficiency

                       develop a new supervisory relationship

                       analyze the social relationships in a work group

                       make the work environment more enjoyable

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           Strategic planning and tactical planning are directly related to which dimension of planning?                                            

                       time

                       level

                       scope

                       repetitiveness

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           A relatively formal sales forecasting method that gathers, evaluates, and summarizes expert opinions as the basis for the forecast is the:                                        

                       jury of executive opinion method

                       the salesforce estimation method

                       the time series analysis method

                       the Delphi technique

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           According to Kast and Rosenzweig, which of the following is NOT one of the major dimensions of a plan?                                                

                       time

                       scope

                       level

                       people

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           A sales forecasting method that predicts future sales levels by analyzing the historical relationship between sales and time is:                                            

                       the jury of executive opinion method

                       the time series analysis method

                       the salesforce estimation method

                       the Delphi technique

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           Programs and budgets are:                                          

                       standing plans

                       policies

                       single-use plans

                       procedures

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           Which scheduling tool is normally used to schedule production inputs such as human resources and machinery?                                          

                       planning sheets

                      ��Gantt charts

                       PERT diagrams

                       Work flow diagrams

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           A plan that is used over and over again is a:                                      

                       program

                       budget

                       standing plan

                       single-use plan

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           If, when selecting a site for a new plant, you were interested in what competitive situation exists at the site, you would most likely be concerned with which of the following areas:                                          

                       operating costs

                       investment cost

                       profit

                       community relations

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           Which of the following types of plans would be considered a single-use plan?                                            

                       policy

                       program

                       procedure

                       rule

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           In a PERT network, the sequence of events and activities requiring the longest period of time to complete is the:                                          

                       output/input ratio

                       sequential scheduling pattern

                       operational objective

                       critical path

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           A sales forecasting method that predicts future sales levels primarily by asking appropriate salespeople for their opinion on what will happen to sales in the future is:                                        

                       jury of executive opinion method

                       the salesforce estimation method

                       the time series analysis method

                       the Delphi technique

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           Government statistics show that management positions have:                                              

                       decreased by 3% to 8% since 1950

                       increased by 3% to 8% since 1950

                       increased by 10% to 18% since 1950

                       decreased by 10% to 18% since 1950

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           When managers gather information that measures recent performance within the organization, then compare present performance to established performance standards, and then try to find new ways of improving production through organizational modifications, they are performing:                                      

                       controlling

                       planning

                       influencing

                       none of the above

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           The process of reaching organizational goals by working with and through people and other resources is termed:                                                

                       management (The Management Process: Management Functions, easy)

                       planning

                       organizing

                       effectiveness

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           All the assets available for activation during normal operations are:                                      

                       management functions

                       organizational resources

                       raw materials

                       capital resources

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           When an individual loses interest in his career, fails to keep his job skills updated, and suffers a lack of productivity, he has most likely entered which stage of his career?                                      

                       exploration

                       maintenance

                       decline

                       establishment

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           When a manager is reaching organizational goals but wasting resources in the process, they would most likely be considered:                                                

                       inefficient and effective

                       inefficient and ineffective

                       efficient and ineffective

                       efficient and effective

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           The management skill that is equally important at all organizational levels and shows the common denominator of all management levels is:                                          

                       human skill

                       conceptual skill

                       technical skill

                       planning skill

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           The process of determining and using a unique combination of Internet and Internet-supported tools that best helps management meet organizational challenges, and thereby enhances organizational goals attainment is termed:                                                

                       telecommuting

                       remote access

                       job flexibility

                       digital dimensioning

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           When a manager achieves assigned organizational objectives without wasting organizational resources, that manager is:                                          

                       efficient

                       effective

                       effective and efficient

                       none of the above

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           The process of choosing tasks that must be performed to attain organizational goals, outlining how the tasks must be performed, and indicating when they should be performed is:                                            

                       organizing

                       planning

                       influencing

                       controlling

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           The management functions of planning, organizing, influencing, and controlling are:                                            

                       only practiced in large organizations

                       integrally related and cannot be separated

                       important but not related to each other

                       used to achieve efficiency but not effectiveness

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           One of the methods of ensuring managerial success in international business is to:                                      

                       maintain a casual approach of preparing expatriates

                       train repatriates prior to entering a foreign country

                       prepare expatriates for foreign assignment

                       adopt the polycentric view of hiring

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           A company that operates essentially within a single country is a/an:                                                

                       transnational organization

                       domestic organization

                       multinational organization

                       international organization

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           The two most difficult challenges that apply to expatriates and third-country nationals are:                                                

                       legal problems and taxes

                       language and homesickness

                       culture and repatriation

                       expatriation and repatriation

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           We have a shoe manufacturing plant in Malaysia and we have hired a Malaysian manager to manage it, because that manager will understand the situation better and manage the plant better than any foreign manager. This is:                                                

                       an ethnocentric attitude

                       a polycentric attitude

                       an egocentric attitude

                       a geocentric attitude

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           International management is:                                      

                       selling a product to a foreign country

                       purchasing a product from a foreign country

                       disregarding national borders

                       the performance of management activities across national borders

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           An organization that takes the entire world as their business arena is:                                              

                       a global organization

                       a transnational organization

                       an international organization

                       both a and b

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           When management is considering the problem of how to compare profits generated by organizational units located in different countries, it is practicing:                                                

                       planning

                       influencing

                       controlling

                       organizing

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           Classical management thought indicates international management differs from domestic management because international management has to deal with all the following EXCEPT:                                          

                       widely disparate economic conditions

                       national markets varying greatly in population and area

                       different national sovereignties

                       classical management does not predict a difference

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           An organization that has significant operations in more than one country and carries out its activities on an international scale that disregards national boundaries is a/an:                                              

                       multinational organization

                       international organization

                       domestic organization

                       transnational organization

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           Organization members who are citizens of one country and work in another country for an organization headquartered in still another country are:                                        

                       expatriates

                       host-country nationals

                       third-country nationals

                       repatriates

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           When a United States computer manufacturer sells a shipment of 40 computers to a retailer in Germany, the computer manufacturer is engaged in the process of:                                                

                       importing

                       exporting

                       developing a license agreement

                       direct investing

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           When decisions are reached using probability theory, the alternative normally chosen is the one with:                                          

                       the lowest expected value

                       the highest expected value

                       the lowest cost/benefit ratio

                       the lowest risk

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           Decisions are normally categorized as:                                              

                       simple or complex

                       programmed or nonprogrammed

                       basic or complex

                       broad or narrow

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           An alternative that will not solve an existing problem or cannot be implemented is:                                                

                       relevant

                       irrational

                       irrelevant

                       difficult to identify

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           In order to select the most beneficial alternative, managers should:                                      

                       list the potential effects of each alternative

                       assign a probability factor to each of the potential effects

                       compare each alternative's expected effects and the respective probabilities of those effects

                       all of the above

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           The decision-making tool generally most appropriate for risk situations is:                                      

                       decision trees

                       Delphi technique

                       probability theory

                       brainstorming

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           A choice made between two or more available alternatives is:                                              

                       a directive

                       a consensus

                       a decision

                       an alternative

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           All of the English teachers in our local high school have agreed upon the standards that must be achieved in order to graduate. Most likely this decision was reached:                                          

                       by the school board

                       by consensus

                       by the Delphi technique

                       by intuition

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           The decision-making process is based upon certain assumptions. Which of the following is NOT one of those assumptions?                                      

                       humans are economic beings with the objective of maximizing satisfaction or return

                       the customer is always right

                       all alternatives and their consequences are known

                       decision-makers have a priority system to aid in making decisions

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           An organizational decision-maker who is willing to steal the ideas necessary to make good decisions has what type of decision-making orientation?                                        

                       hoarding

                       receptive

                       exploitative

                       market-oriented

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           A graphic decision-making tool used to evaluate decisions containing a series of steps is known as:                                              

                       queuing theory

                       probability theory

                       brainstorming

                       a decision tree

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           One of the most widely used objective decision-making tools by managers is:                                            

                       intuition

                       the group process

                       the Delphi technique

                       a decision tree

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           Which of the following strategy formulation tools was specifically developed to expand on the BCG Growth-Share Matrix?                                                

                       Porter's Model for Industry Analysis

                       critical questions analysis

                       SWOT analysis

                       GE Multifactor Portfolio Matrix

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           The first step of strategy management is designed to:                                              

                       establish an organizational direction

                       formulate strategy

                       pinpoint environmental factors that can influence the organization

                       advise managers to commit funds for planning

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           According to the BCG Growth-Share Matrix, economic resources would be used from which of the following to meet the financial demands of the organization in other areas?                                              

                       cash cow

                       star

                       dog

                       hippopotamus

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           Which of the following is a component of an organization's general environment?                                      

                       economics

                       suppliers

                       labor

                       customers

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           A business strategy that is generally applied to star or question mark SBUs is:                                            

                       stability

                       focus

                       retrenchment

                       growth

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           The environmental level that contains components normally having a relatively specific and immediate impact on managing the organization is the:                                      

                       general environment

                       operating environment

                       internal environment

                       none of the above

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           Which of the following components includes new approaches to producing goods and services:                                        

                       the technical component

                       the political component

                       the labor component

                       the legal component

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           If an organization wanted to determine if it was achieving its goals or whether the level of progress was satisfactory, which critical question should be asked?                                              

                       what are the purposes and objectives of the organization?

                       where is the organization presently going?

                       in what kind of environment does the organization now exist?

                       what can be done to better achieve organizational goals in the future?

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           Which of the following steps in the strategy management process should come last?                                              

                       establishing organizational objectives

                       environmental analysis

                       strategy formulation

                       strategy implementation

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           Which of the following is probably the least important skill for strategy implementation?                                      

                       allocating skill

                       analytical skill

                       monitoring skill

                       organizing skill

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           Which of the following would NOT be considered part of the international component of an organization's cultural environment?                                                

                       language

                       motivation

                       social unrest

                       social institutions

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MGT 660 Capstone Project Overview

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  Creation of a market entry plan,or creation of a market expansion plan, or an M&A plan

The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills and knowledge developed throughout your degree program. This final 8 week project (introduced the 1st week of the class) will serve as a culminating project.

Each week, the student will have a specific portionto submit as described in the modules.Prepare each assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

The following is the outline of the Plan that the student is advised to follow as closely as possible. Each topic will address one or few specific competencies or learning outcomes. Each competency will be graded and assessed using the attached rubric.

1. Overview

Describe briefly the context and your organization (500 word maximum).

a) Articulate the vision, mission, and strategy of your organization (or business unit or division).

b) What are the sources of competitive advantage?

c) What is the business opportunity?

Due by the end of Module 1

2. Environmental analysis and Industry Analysis

Using the Segments of the General Environment write the environmental analysis of your Capstone Project (500 word maximum)

a) Incorporate the Five Forces of Competition to help write the Industry analysis of your Capstone Project.

b) Use the CAGE model (if you are entering global or international markets) applicable) to help you write the industry analysis of your Capstone Project.

c) What do you see as being the trends, outlook or forecast for the type of organization that you are writing about in your Capstone Project?

Due by the end of Module 2

3.Marketing Plan for the Capstone Project

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a 750-1000 word Marketing Plan. You can use the Marketing Plan Sample as a template for this section, omitting those topics covered in other sections of the Capstone document.

a) What is your target market?

b) What is the size of your potential target market?

c) Describe the 4 Ps of marketing in your organization (product/positioning, pricing, promotion, and placement).

Due by the end of Module 3

4.Organizational Plan

Based on the organization you have selected, for this module you will write a (750 word maximum) Organizational Plan that addresses the following:

a) Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents or skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a simple organizational chart.

b) Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model as it applies to your business.

c) Describe the Business level strategy and how it fits with the corporate level strategy.

Due by the end of Module 4

Organizational Plan for the Capstone Project

  Details:

Students will create a strategic business plan for their culminating project in BUS-485. The structure of this assignment is comprehensive and integrative. It requires synthesis and evaluation of information, skills, and knowledge developed throughout the BS program at COB.

You will be required to submit a specific section of the capstone in each Module of the course as indicated in the assignment directions. Each section will be due by the end of the Module in which it is assigned. Review the Capstone Project Assignment Directions for additional information.

Write the Organizational Plan for your organization (750-1,000 words). Refer to chapters 4 and 6 in the textbook for additional information.

1.       Describe who will comprise your management team and what talents or skills each of the team members will bring to the organization. Include a simple organizational chart.

2.       Outline a McKinsey 7-S Assessment/Model (strategy, structure, systems, shared values, style, staff, skills) as it applies to your business. Review the McKinsey 7-S Resources in the topic materials for additional information on completing this section.

3.       Describe your business-level strategy (chapter 4 – cost leadership or differentiated) and explain how it fits with the corporate-level strategy (chapter 6 – low, medium, or high differentiation plus value creating, value neutral, or value reducing) for your organization.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin. 

 Due by the end of Module 5

6. Financial Plan

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a Financial Plan (500 word maximum) plus spreadsheet(s) to address the following:

a) Using Excel,create a three year Pro Forma income statement for your organization (or product/service).

b) What will be your financial break-even point?

c) If you require investment capital, identify possible sources (friends, family, banks, USSBA, etc.)

d) How will you use financial information to help you craft your business strategy?

e) What key financial ratio will you be using to measure the performance of your organization to determine success?

Due by the end of Module 6

7. Critical Risks Assessment and Milestones Schedule for the Capstone Project

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a (500 word maximum, plus a spreadsheet) Critical Risk Assessment and Milestones Schedule that addresses the following:

a) Describe the preferred timing and objectives of your business plan. Include an Excel spreadsheet with critical decisions and dates.

b) What contingency plans will you have in place for any issues that may arise?

Due by the end of Module 7

8. Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship Analysis

There are three assignments for this module pertaining to the Capstone Project: Strategic Leadership and the Executive Summary

Based on the organization you have selected, this week you will write a (500 word maximum) Strategic Leadership and Entrepreneurship section that addresses the following topics:

a) What is your sphere of influence in your organization? Based on this, what impact can you have on the implementation of your business plan?

b) What is your own bias?

c) What hurdles do you anticipate?

d) What leadership style will you have to demonstrate? Where do you fall short?

e) What are your strengths and weaknesses as it relates to your business?

f) How can you impact and influence others and your future organization to deliver the results you expect?

9. Executive Summary

Revise the Overview written in Module One into an Executive Summary of your business plan.

a) Include a few sentences to describe each section of the Business Plan so the reader can understand what will follow in the detailed sections of the plan.

10. Finalize the Strategic Business Plan

Integrate the plan components developed in each module into a finalized Strategic Business Plan. Incorporate any feedback from your instructor into the final document as well.

Due by the end of Module 8

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MGT 660 CLC nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Case Study

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    Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups.

Read the "Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Case Study," located in the textbook.

In a PowerPoint Presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide, and reference slide), address the following questions:

How would you describe the context into which Carlos     Ghosn was thrown when he was recruited in 1999 to turn around Nissan? How     would you describe Ghosn's leadership style?

How would you measure Ghosn's approach to leading     change? How effective was he? To what extent did his leadership affect the     strategy at Nissan?

In 2002, some industry experts remarked that Nissan's     success was partly achieved at the expense of its suppliers. Do you agree?     Why or why not? Is Nissan poised for long-term success?

What strategic and specific recommendations would you     make to "Le Cost Killer" moving beyond 2002?

Answer each question on its own slide in your PowerPoint presentation.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. On

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MGT 660  CLC Howard Schultz and Starbucks Coffee Co. Case Study

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 Details:

This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups. In your groups, read the "Howard Schultz and Starbucks Coffee Company" case study in the textbook. Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide and reference slide) that addresses the following questions:

In the early 1980s, how did Howard Schultz view the     possibilities for the specialty coffee market? Why did Schultz think he     could successfully import the Italian coffee bar concept to the United     States?

Was Schultz's strategy a blue ocean strategy? A red     ocean strategy? Elaborate on your decision.

What were the critical drivers of Starbucks' success?

What is the source of Starbucks' competitive advantage?     Is it sustainable? What should the company do (or not do) next to     enhance/maintain its position in the market at the time the case was     written?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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This is a CLC assignment.

Your instructor will designate groups. In your groups, read the Harvard Business Review case study, "Southwest Airlines 2002: An Industry under Siege," in your textbook.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of 10-15 slides (with speaker notes, title slide, and reference slide), that addresses the following questions:

How does Southwest Airlines make money when other     airlines do not?

What are the factors contributing to Southwest's     success?

Depending on the industry, intangible assets are more     important than tangible ones. How is this evident at Southwest?

How should Southwest respond to its short-term, on-time     operating challenges?

What do you think should be Southwest's long-term     growth strategy?

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin, unless otherwise directed by your instructor. If so directed, refer to the Student Success Center for directions. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.