Category: Management

Discuss how your personal core competencies help you create value for the business where you work, your life, your school, or your family. What can you do to expand or improve your core competencies?

Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hoskisson, R. E. (2017). Strategic management: Competitiveness and globalization: Concepts and cases (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781305502147

These are Discussion Question 2 are done every week, must be at least 150 words and have a citation.

1.In your own words, describe the differences between the industrial organization (I/O) and the resource-based models of above-average returns. As an analyst, how would you determine the significance or validity of these models with respect to a given industry?

2. How do vision and mission statements affect the strategic management process? Select an example of strong vision and mission statements and include them here. Why do you think these are strong statements? How do the statements contribute to a perception of company’s overall competitiveness? Cite any sources used to support your answer.

3. Why does scanning the external environment play such a significant role in strategic analysis? How do unexpected daily events warrant significant analysis, and how would you determine their significance? As a strategic analyst, how would you approach and be prepared for their inevitable occurrence?

4. Describe a historical situation where a failure to assess and correctly interpret the external environment resulted in a business’ failure. What elements of the external environment were missed? How might the company have corrected this oversight? Cite any sources used to support your answer.

5. What is value and how is it determined and measured? In your opinion, does business generally determine and measure value appropriately? In a free market, what happens when value is not properly assessed by a business and its leaders? Give a historical example and your thoughts about how and why a disconnect occurred. Cite any sources used to support your answer.

6. What makes a competitive advantage sustainable, and why is sustainability a critical strategy-making consideration? Is sustainability knowable in the medium and long term? Why or why not? Give an example to support your conclusion. Cite any sources used to support your answer.

7. Describe the relationship between business level strategy and value chain activities. How do disruptive business models alter a value chain? What are the implications for the business and for its competitors?

8. Why do you think competing businesses endeavor to differentiate? How can external factors regulate the nature of competition within an industry?

9. How do firms use horizontal, vertical, and related types of acquisitions to increase their market power? Provide an example of a company that has used multiple types of acquisitions to increase its market power and describe how the firm is now a greater competitor in the market as a result. Cite any sources used to support your answer.

10. Discuss the three types of restructuring strategies and provide real-word examples of instances when each has been used. Cite any sources used to support your answer.

11. Discuss how the three internal governance mechanisms are used to align the interests of managerial agents with those of the firm’s owners. Why is this so critical in today’s business climate where the ethics practiced by firms are constantly being scrutinized?

12. What can strategic leaders do to develop and sustain an effective organizational culture? What actions can a strategic leader take to establish and maintain ethical practices within a firm?

13. How do an organization’s vision, mission, and goals affect its approach to strategic management and measurement? Discuss how top management teams affect a firm’s performance and its ability to innovate, design, bring about effective strategic change.

14. Business metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) are useful in determining the success of change management efforts by providing a measurable value against which the company can then compare its desired business goal or outcome. Research three business metrics and describe how each is used to measure performance and how a business can use the results from each metric to improve its performance.

15. Discuss how the material you have learned in this course can be applied to creating a strategic plan for your life, personal goals, professional career, etc. What would that plan entail? Would you need to conduct a SWOT analysis or perform an environmental scan? Describe how you can apply strategic management principles to your personal plan.

16. Discuss how your personal core competencies help you create value for the business where you work, your life, your school, or your family. What can you do to expand or improve your core competencies?

Hitt, M. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hoskisson, R. E. (2017). Strategic management: Competitiveness and globalization: Concepts and cases (12th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781305502147

In 50-100 words each, provide an analysis overview for both the projected financial statement and balance sheet.

Financial Statements

Description

Refer to and follow the steps given in Chapter 8 of the David text to learn how to complete financial statements.

Apply current acceptable financing percentages afforded your CLC group’s company according to the Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s rating (PetMed Inc.).

Make any other assumptions necessary for this segment of the project.

Assume that the firm needs to secure capital to implement the strategy your team proposes to recommend.

Use the information gathered above to prepare a projected income statement and balance sheet for the firm.

In 50-100 words each, provide an analysis overview for both the projected financial statement and balance sheet.

Discuss legal issues the company should consider (e.g., the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).

Human Resource Management / Create HR Plan

You are a Human Resources (HR) program of one. Based on information learned in this course, create a Human Resources plan of the steps needed to create a one-person HR department.

The design of the HR department must correspond to the various dimensions of the organization.

For example, if there are multiple customers, products, or locations, then HR needs to support them all.

Provide a clear and concise summary of the business (name, industry, number of people, etc.).

Create a detailed plan by completing the following:

Develop a recruitment and selection plan.

Design a training and development plan.

Design a compensation package for the people hired.

Discuss legal issues the company should consider (e.g., the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission).

Develop a performance appraisal system.

Provide support from scholarly sources in regards to the decisions made in the creation of the HR department.

Research and compare one open source e-commence platform and a comparable closed source e-commence application and describe at least 3 differences and similarities.

E-Commerce

Module 03 Content

The CIO of ABC Corp is not sure if open source e-commence platform or closed source is better for the online expansion.

You have been asked for your professional recommendation on the subject.

Research and compare one open source e-commence platform and a comparable closed source e-commence application and describe at least 3 differences and similarities.
Describe the pros and cons of each option.

Summarize your recommendation based on you

Discuss the different knowledge and skills required to manage projects, using appropriate reference to support your discussion. Consider the various skills discussed in the first 2 weeks of the module to develop a table of required knowledge and skills.

Project management

Description

Your individual assignment will be organised into 3 main sections, as follows:

Reflection on Your Project Management Knowledge and Skills (15%)

700 words, not including any tables [LO1; LO2; LO4)

Knowledge and Skills needed to be a successful project manager

(complete within the first 3 weeks of the module)

Discuss the different knowledge and skills required to manage projects, using appropriate reference to support your discussion. Consider the various skills discussed in the first 2 weeks of the module to develop a table of required knowledge and skills.

[Optional] You may consider identifying particular knowledge and skill required in your chosen career field.

[NB] The reading list has several additional sources of information that you can incorporate into your knowledge and skills discussion.

Reflection of your knowledge, skills and competencies at the beginning of the module (complete within the first 3 weeks of the module) and at the end of the module

At the beginning: Critically analyse your current abilities (at the beginning of the module) , in relation to the knowledge and skills identified in the part 1a. Underpin the analysis with reflection(s) on previous project experience.

At the end of the module: Conclude this part reflecting on what you have learnt in terms of knowledge and skills.

[Optional] You may consider providing a visual representation of your analysis. For example, by providing a scorecard/bar chart outlining your evaluation of your ability at the beginning and end of the module.

New Project Management Processes at Neo Hano

General Overview (20%) – approx. 1000 words [LO1; LO2; LO4]

In the role of Senior Project Lead, you are required to develop a report (including academic references), structured along the following lines:

Critically evaluate how a new project planning approach can lead to improved project management processes for Neo Hano (including academic references). For NeoHano , the stated objectives of your report are to suggest specific project planning techniques for improved project performance in terms of ;

Explain the need for stakeholder management with references).

Examine the significance of risk management for projects of this kind (with references). Develop a risk management approach.

Explain how the different approaches to costing can benefit cost planning in a project;

Explain the relationship between project planning and the controlling of budgets and time schedules in project management.

Project Planning Gantt Chart Report: New Project Management Process (10%)

200 words of added explanation [LO1; LO3]

Given the importance of your report, develop a one-page project plan in Gantt chart format. The chart should clearly indicate the start date, the critical tasks, milestones and the planned end date. Include the Gantt chart in the content of your report. (see “The implementation of the New Project Planning Approach – Timescale and Activities and Staffing” in the NeoHano case study for task information, resources and timings).

Project Budget Creation: New Project Management Process (5%)

150 words of added explanation [LO1; LO3]

Assuming that the project will run perfectly to the schedule outlined by you in Part 2b with all contract personnel working as defined on the tasks indicated, generate an overall budget planning for your report, (see “The implementation of the New Project Planning Approach – Costings” in the NeoHano case study). Show all calculations and totals via suitable report formats.

Application of Project Management: A Project Charter, Plan and Management Response for one project (50%)

Select ONE of the following potential new projects. You may choose any that interests you – but JUST ONE:

What impact does culture have on your unit from an organizational, demographic and international perspective?

Leadership Culture

With each question, share:
What you have learned from the lesson;
Any personal experiences with the subject matter;
Any hypothetical situations that may arise from the situation (How this may apply in the future).

Ensure information is not only factually accurate, but shows insightful interpretation, which indicates mastery and all parts of the questions are addressed and detailed enough to answer the question without providing too much or too little information.

4) What impact does culture have on your unit from an organizational, demographic and international perspective? (WEEK 5)

a) What did you learn from the lesson?

b) Do you have any personal experiences or observations when it comes to the application of culture in leadership?

c) In the future, how will you ensure cultural awareness, from an organizational, demographic and international perspective?

Discuss the future of SWISSPORT within the Ground Services framework. This should include examples of airport operational processes along with related issues and challenges faced SWISSPORT.

The importance of third party ground services & Swissport Future and issues & challanges

Description

A reflect on and discuss the future of SWISSPORT within the Ground Services framework. This should include examples of airport operational processes along with related issues and challenges faced SWISSPORT.

Based on this information you should present a discussion on how they can influence or facilitate related threats or opportunities in the next one to three years.

Justify your costs. Include possible risks. Are there other elements that you need to include like the cost of goods sold (COGS) or marketing? Include this in your final project plan

Create and submit a financial plan that will be included in your final project.
Put together a table in your plan that shows income and expenses that will need to result in your ROI.

Justify your costs. Include possible risks. Are there other elements that you need to include like the cost of goods sold (COGS) or marketing? Include this in your final project plan

Using the schedule from the charts and tables provided and at the end of the report, estimate the cost for each activity Determine the total budgeted cost for the project

A Project Management view of World of WarCraft Shadowlands Expansion Set

Costs Management
1. Using the schedule from the charts and tables provided and at the end of the report, estimate the cost for each activity
2. Determine the total budgeted cost for the project
3. Prepare a budgeted cost by period table (similar to Figure 7.5 on Page 250) and a
cumulative budgeted cost (CBC) curve (similar to Figure 7.6 on Page 250) for the
project.