Prepare a paper in which you evaluate the organizing function of management in your organization as it relates to at least two of the following organizational resources: a. Physical assets b. Monetary c. Human resources d. Knowledge e. Technology Discuss whether or not your organization has
1. How do you explain the shift of the economic mass from traditional industries to information-intensive industries? 2. What kind of tools can an MNC use to build up competitive advantage from operations? 3. Which are the main consequences of resource-induced changes in operations management? 4. Have you noticed a change of
Create inflation tables, unemployment tables, or interest rate tables Also figures such as economical figures of inflation vs unemployment, avg. salary at times of inflation, etc. Also, provide a short executive summary on these above topics.
To what degree should private sector insurance companies regulate managed care issues such as the approval of procedures, referrals, and other decisions?
Exercise Assignment 1: Please use Monet.xls. This is the example that was worked in Class. You must have Solver on your machine. 1. You will first need to re-enter all of the solver parameters. Do that, but do not add a non-negativity constraint. Solve the problem without the non-negativity constraint. When you send me the
What are the major leadership initiatives that enhance a learning organization? Why is a learning organization critical to organizational success in our competitive global economy?
Job Costs in a Service Company On June 1, two jobs were in process at Top Notch Painters, Inc. Details of the jobs follow: Job No. Direct Material Direct Labor P-20 $174 $64 P-43 32 84 Material inventory (for example, paint and sandpaper) on June 1 totaled $920, and $116 in material was purchased during the month. Ind
Recommend strategies to build media relations and generate publicity for Smith Systems Consulting. The issue was Security Issues Operating on the Internet. As a respected and trusted leader in innovative but practical information technology services and consulting, Smith Systems Consulting (SSC) recognizes the importance of its
The Millinder Recycling company has experienced significant growth over the past two years. Due to this growth, the company is currently encountering problems in the following areas: Especially among new hires, there is an extremely high turnover rate. People who have worked for the company for short periods of time (so
1-Prepare a presentation on performance for the next management meeting, comparing the 2005 actual performance with the budgeted performance. Include a handout to management on recommendations for improving performance. Create a 3 slide PowerPoint presentation comparing the elements of the liabilities on the balance sheet for 2
The way to determine a product or service's current position in the marketplace compared to the competition is with a customer perceptual map. Most of your staff are not familiar with this concept, so you provide them with an example. Choose a product or service and identify three companies who manufacture it. For example, y
Describe the impact of Children's Health Program on the macroeconomic system, the healthcare system and population subgroups in California.
I would like to know what the pros and cons are for using the Kotter's Eight Step Model. Please list 4 or 5 pros and cons of the model. Thank you.
Choose a publicly held company and a privately held company in the same industry (e.g., a privately held food company and a publicly held food company). publicly held companies are required to divulge certain information to the investing public. But privately held companies aren't held to such standards because they are not se
Describe a work-related situation you feel could be improved. For example, you want to streamline the process for reimbursing employees, or you want to create a high-tech website for your small business but have no experience in programming or graphic creation.) Once you have determined your project, consider the following: I
1) William started his own business which manufactures shirts for special occasions. He has just begun this business and rents space and equipment from a local fabric maker when necessary. The cost of using the equipment and paying for the worker costs $460 per month and renting the space is $890 per month. The materials used
What does the Federal Reserve Board do to combat inflation when the economy is bad? Part 1: Research the topic ABOVE to ensure there is enough information to support your paper. Read through the research links you have developed. Answer the research links with a brief description of what the link is and how it applies to th
You and your co-workers had an in-depth discussion about nonrational escalation of commitment. Use your best communication techniques to discuss the following questions: 1. Identify the possible original decisions, the person(s) who could make it, and the person(s) who may escalate the commitment to that decision. 2. Descr
Compare and contrast the three research methodologies (analytical approach, systems approach, and actors approach) that are presented by Arbnor and Bjerke. What are the basic paradigmatic assumptions? Which of the three has provided the most useful knowledge? What are the key strengths of the three methodologies? What are the ke
I would like to know what reporters, publications, and electronic media (television and radio) regularly- pick a profession, company, or industry that interests you and research the reporters that cover it. What are the names of the reporters who have written stories about it? How long have they been in the business and what oth
Evaluate first mover advantages and disadvantages relative to time as a competitive advantage. What is the most significant lesson that can be learned with regard to first movers and their role in maintaining a competitive lead?
Identify the selected organization's P.R. issues based on this scenario. Smith Systems Consulting is experiencing security issues associated with operating on the Internet. Here is some info on Smith's Systems Consulting: Smith Systems Consulting, Inc. has the competencies - technology, skills, and capabilities, to join
Two independent methods of forecasting based on judgement and experience have been prepared each month for the past 10 months. The forecasts and actual sales are as follows... Month Sales Forecast 1 Forecast 2 1 770 771 769 2 789 785 787
Please help with the following problem. Choose a big-ticket item that is rather complicated, such as a stereo system or a vacation in the Caribbean. Write a business letter to the company or organization that's offering the item, and ask four questions that are important to you. Be sure to include enough background informati
Visit the Web site of a major corporation (major corporations would include members of the Fortune 500) that posts its news releases. What are some of the topics of these news releases? Why do you think these topics were selected for news releases? In what style are the news releases written? What other information does the comp
You are a participant in the biweekly meeting with the finance department. You have been asked to lead the discussion on the role that forecasting should play at Strident Marks. Discuss the financial statement forecasting process and compare it to, and differentiate it from, the budgeting process. Why is forecasting important to
LIBRARY PROJECT: You have been working for CF&F for the past 5 months as the Human Resource Manager. Your company has recently had a large turnover of upper management and has hired a number of new middle management persons from other companies. It has also integrated a few engineers freshly out of college to help optimize produ
BC corp would like your feedback on the taxation implications for the various business entities. They are particularly concerned about how they will be taxed under each entity as they suspect profits will be large. Part 1 Develop a 5-6 slide presentation on the following business entity options: C Corporation S Corpora
Why is it important to use a process such as the strategic management model?
Select a contemporary issue that that has generated polarized view points (environmental policy, taxation and income redistribution, benefits for same-sex couples, worker's rights, and etc.). After selecting the issue, describe the competition between elite groups and/or special interest groups in regard to related policy decis