Management

Case Study Assigned: Starbucks Corporation Overview Your analysis must: List in bullet format: Resources Capabilities Core Competencies Discuss and describe the business strategy currently being used by the company (minimum of 1 page) Provide a total of four findings of fact; 1 from the following four functional areas of business: Management Marketing Finance or Accounting Business Ethics Provide a full justification and recommendation for each finding of fact (minimum of 1 page each) Directions: Case Study Assignment 2 should be double-spaced, 12-point font, and not exceed 10 pages.

Describe how Dutch Railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) could have applied Lewin’s three stage (and Kotter’s eight step) model of change in implementing the project (refer pages 100 and 252)?  What would be the benefits of doing so? All information in attached PDF

Please only use material uploaded to fully answer the questions below. One attachment is a pdf and the other one is a chapter from book “Organization Theory and Public Management” by Jonathan Tompkins. (Chapter 3)        The substance of Tompkins’ Chapter 3 provides the reader with an apparent complicated framework of four models associated values on an axis intersected at output control.   The competing values framework model was based on the views of a panel of individuals who conceptualized the meaning of “organizational effectiveness” and assessed organized-paired criteria.  The model reflects multi-dimensional concepts in an effort to understand the focus, flexibility and control that lead to a successful organization.[1]  Tompkins predicated a Human Resources model which has means (cohesion/morale elements) and ends-oriented (human resources development) values.  He then posits six (6) mechanisms for coordinating and controlling work activities for achieving organizational goals.  He then turns to motivation strategies for employee compliance and accountability.             Henry Minzberg adds a new dimension to the discussion.  He also posits models in his study of organizations at an intersection of the role of the public manager and private sector management practices.   This perspective provides a measured of organizations and public management.    SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS   Identify three (3) questions raised by Tompkins that face public managers in pursuing organizational excellence. The Quinn and Rohrbaugh’s Competing Values Framework envisions interaction of four (4) organization models that operate at the intersection of “Output Quality” with a focus on control, flexibility and foci List the four (4) models.  Can any model be considered to be independent of the others?  How could it be used? Do the prescribed values affect organizational performance? What is meant by the “need for fractional imperatives” in order to achieve organizational goals?   List mechanisms for coordinating and controlling work activities. Tompkins cites four (4) strategies to motivate employees.  In your view, which is the most important?  Is there any mechanism missing that might be more effective? While there are good attributes of each, the public and private sectors can learn for each other.  There is no one-best model.  Minzberg goes further in questioning who is being served by public policy. (minzbergmanaginggovernmentHBR pdf)   Tompkins’s discussion of the “Differences Between and Among Public Agencies” telegraphs many issues of organization theory.  Identifify two (2) New York City (or other local or state) agencies that have different operating styles because of deference in their political environments.

Text book is:  Managing Diversity: Toward a Globally Inclusive Workplace  4th edition by Michelle E. Mor Barak Questions 1-5  TITLE PAGE-first page of total submission.  EACH QUESTION:  FORMAT OF ANSWER—COPY QUESTION- FOLLOW WITH YOUR ANSWER-****IMPORTANT ONE (1) OUTSIDE SOURCE MINIMUM FOR EACH QUESTION.  DOUBLE SPACE-INSURE COMPLETE AND CONCISE ANSWERS-PROPER SPELLING & GRAMMAR, AND PAGE # OF TEXTBOOK THAT SUPPORTS THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.  TITLE PAGE, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS— NO MORE THAN “6” TOTAL PAGES (INCLUSIVE OF TITLE AND REFERENCE PAGE)!   1.       One of the most significant problems facing today’s diverse workforce is exclusion. What can a first line supervisor do to create an inclusive workplace? 2.      What are some of the world-wide trends that have caused the workforce to become increasingly diverse? 3.      Why is country migration data generally imperfect? 4.      Antidiscrimination legislation varies country by country. In the past the courts have held that the laws of the country of origin rather than the host country. What are the implications of this policy for today’s global organizations? 5.      What are the problems in utilizing some general distinction categories (e.g. gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and disability) to define diversity?

Read this:  https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Managing_Groups_and_Teams/How_Do_You_Build_High-performing_Virtual_Teams%3F Questions:  What are some of the features of virtual teams that make them useful or challenging? 2. What advice from the reading about building an effective virtual team can help you manage non-virtual teams?

n this paper you will share that domestic policy, provide substantive reasons and supporting references for why that policy should change, identify the political processes for changing that policy, and identify how the public can be involved.  Your paper should include the following three parts. Part 1 What is one domestic policy of raising federal minimum wage that you would change, and why?  Part 2 There are procedures or processes within each branch of government for changing and addressing policy concerns. From the list of branches below, choose two and identify a procedure in each one for changing or making a new policy.  The legislative process. Presidential executive action. Administrative agency’s regulations. Legal system of the courts. Part 3 In what way can the public influence this proposed policy change? Be specific. Your paper should meet the following requirements: Two to three pages in length. A minimum of three references. Use the Strayer University Online Library to be sure your references meet academic standards. All references should be cited using the Strayer Writing Standards format.  Two identified approaches to change the policy. One way public involvement can influence the policy change. n this paper you will share that domestic policy, provide substantive reasons and supporting references for why that policy should change, identify the political processes for changing that policy, and identify how the public can be involved.  Your paper should include the following three parts. Part 1 What is one domestic policy that you would change, and why? Be sure to use your approved policy and references identified in the Policy You Would Change activity you completed in Week 9. The references should support why this policy is one that should change. (See the Policy You Would Change activity in Week 9 for a list of policy suggestions.) Part 2 There are procedures or processes within each branch of government for changing and addressing policy concerns. From the list of branches below, choose two and identify a procedure in each one for changing or making a new policy.  The legislative process. Presidential executive action. Administrative agency’s regulations. Legal system of the courts. Part 3 In what way can the public influence this proposed policy change? Be specific. Your paper should meet the following requirements: Two to three pages in length. A minimum of three references. Use the Strayer University Online Library to be sure your references meet academic standards. All references should be cited using the Strayer Writing Standards format.  Two identified approaches to change the policy. One way public involvement can influence the policy change.

SCOPE MANAGEMENT 1. In your own words, what is a statement of scope and how would you use it after it is written? 2. A work breakdown structure contains a list of all the tasks that would need to be completed to finish a project. One of the goals of creating a work breakdown structure is so that you can assign parts of a larger project to individuals or small groups to complete. Imagine that you want to create a work breakdown structure for washing a car.    a. What are some of the distinct steps that go into washing a car?    b. If you were to assign the work to two individuals, what steps would you assign person A and person B?     c. Why did you break the work up the way you did in part b? What was your strategy and goals with this breakdown of tasks?

Complete a scholarly review to gain a better understanding of what has been concluded about a topic, including what thought leaders are stating, what is the trend in current research, and what are the criticisms. Review three (3) academic sources relating to project management. Consider the perspective and reflect upon their inference of the following topics: ·         What are some best practices for project estimation? ·         What are some best practices for project schedule management? ·         What are some best practices for project resource management? Analyze & Write For each of the three academic sources, provide an analysis with citations in current APA format. Give an assessment of your research and provide the following: ·         Write a 250 – 300 word summary of your findings. ·         Include a single sentence take away on what you have assessed. ·         Include a single sentence criticism for what you have evaluated.

Scenario: Well known big box discounter Target Corporation has recently begun a campaign to shift away from its reputation as a discount chain and more to mid-range retailer offering affordable items in partnerships with luxury designers, expanded offerings for apparel and the home, and more organic and craft-oriented grocery offerings. This change in strategy has resulted in a new corporate direction for the organization, which is summarized in its mission statement: “Our mission is to make Target your preferred shopping destination in all channels by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation and exceptional guest experiences by consistently fulfilling our Expect More. Pay Less. brand promise.” Assignment Checklist: Describe how the four functions of management relate to each other. Introduce Target and its current corporate mission. Keeping in mind the organization’s mission, identify one strategic goal and trace that goal through the tactical and operational levels of planning with one specific example at each level. Specify the appropriate type of role in the organization responsible for managing the goals at each level (organizing function) as well as what forms of power would be most useful in each level (leading function). Describe at least one formal control that would aid in evaluating progress toward the operational goal you identified. Be sure to indicate how you would measure the control.

Please answer the below listed questions. Provide me an overview 200 words regarding the NY Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/05/24/us/disasters-hurricanes-wildfires-storms.html).  Research what CERT is and why it is important? Provide me an overview between 125-150 words of pages 16-32 in FEMA. From FEMA chapter 1, what are community management strategies? Research required: What is the OEM and what function does it serve in NYC? Read the article: Be Prepared! Covid 19 and the Active Shooter Provide me an overview between 125-150 words of this article