Management

Ordering Online You just placed an order on www.amazon.com – explain the process that Amazon will likely use to get the item from their warehouse to your front door. Start by writing a minimum of 150 word description of the process. Then you can either write out the steps or create a flow chart. Use at least ten steps in your process.

Virtual Collaboration, Barriers to Communication Do some research and answer the following critical thinking questions from this week’s readings. In your analysis, cite a minimum of three (3) references from different sources (the textbook can be one source). Advances in technology are making it easier than ever for people to collaborate, even when they are dispersed globally. Discuss how you could manage potential conflict within your team over the fact that not all members will have the same knowledge of the English language. Compare how the stages of group development might be different for virtual teams compared to traditional face-to-face teams. What would be some of your recommendations for dealing with the differences in group stages of development in virtual teams? Identify and summarize the five barriers to communication. Then, assume you are communicating with someone who has an oversized ego. What actions could you take to increase the effectiveness of your communication with this person? Your submission should be a minimum of two (2), double-spaced, full pages of analysis with proper reference citation per current APA guidelines.

Search information and read on the different types of collective bargaining contracts.   Make a summary

find a recent article online focused on  the third phase of Performance Appraisal which is Managing Performance (including the appraisal interview).   I would like you to write  a short paper (200 words) summarizing the article and highlight what you thought was most interesting/important.

To Plan, Design, Deliver, and Evaluate an Original Training Program Assess the Draft Training Proposal and peer feedback you received in Week Two, and finalize the topic and objectives for your training program. In a 4 page presentation, not including the title and references slides: Conduct a needs assessment for your proposed training program. This should include both a person and a task analysis. Develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely) training objectives based on the needs assessment and any assumptions you may need to make. Create an original, detailed training proposal. This should include: A title and description of the program. A discussion of training methods to be used, and a rationale (justification) for using them, based on training theory. Proposed instructors and the reason for using them. A tentative training outline. A tentative list and description of training materials needed. Develop a plan for evaluation of training effectiveness including both short-term and long-term evaluation where appropriate. Your presentation must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Support your work with cited sources from the textbook and at least three additional scholarly sources. For assistance with finding sources, refer to the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) document. Resources: Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2020). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. Retrieved from Chapter 7: Performance Appraisal: Measurement, Assessment, and Management Chapter 8: Training and Development Killingsworth, J., M.S., & Grosskopf, K. R., PhD. (2013, August). syNErgy: A case study in workforce curriculum development. Adult Learning, 24(3), 95-103. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

In the modern world, businesses and individuals need to optimize their efforts to gain effectiveness and efficiency. Also, concepts of sustainability, continuous improvement, and processes that ensure increased value are considered to track operations management towards success. Many of the terms of quality management and lean systems come from Japanese culture and language, due to Dr. W. Edwards Deming’s research occurring in Japan. Deming is often referred to as The Father of Quality due to his foundational role in the establishment of Quality Management. Directions In this assignment, you will compose and informative essay in a minimum of 3-full pages in which you specifically address the parts listed below. Make sure to include separate title and references pages, use standard paragraph structure, double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and follow all other current APA style guidelines. Conduct research from credible peer-reviewed sources, the Library, and your textbook to support your responses.  Part 1: Examine the business concepts of quality management and lean systems provided below: Quality Management  1. Dimensions of Quality  2. Cost of Quality  3. Six Sigma  4. ISO  5. Quality tools Lean Systems  1. JIT  2. Lean Production  3. Kanban  4. Kaizen  5. Poka-yoke  Part 2: Select one concept from each of the lists above and compose your paper to include:  ? One aspect of quality management  ? One aspect of lean systems Unit 2 [MT435]  Page 2 of 3 Part 3: Close your paper with the following observations from your research: The importance of Deming’s research to the foundation of quality, and what you could do now, to implement the concepts you selected, to your own life and work. SCM Standard Requirements  ? This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current ? .docx file format. ? In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page; ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, with a focus on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.  ? Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.  ? It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.  ? Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.  ? Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.  ? Ensure your paper uses current APA style for content, with properly indented paragraphs, and a minimum of 3-full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate depth.  ? A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA style. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for credible research. 

Answer questions: What are the considerations that a minority (gender, race, or ethnicity) leader may have in coaching subordinates? Choose two scenarios, each with a manager-subordinate pair of different generations, and describe what the manager must consider when coaching that subordinate.

Advanced Training Solutions Mini-Case  *(Note:  This is a hypothetical case using fictitious company names, employee names, and events.  Any likeness or similarity to other companies or individuals is purely coincidental and not intended.)        Introduction.  Advanced Training Solutions is a growing company, started in 1990, that provides on-line management/leadership training for small/medium sized companies that are not large enough to have their own training programs.  The training programs developed by Advanced Training Solutions are turn-key, and relate to a variety of topics intended to improve leadership/management effectiveness, particularly in a multinational/global environment.  The company’s headquarters are located in Portland, Oregon.  Small field offices, responsible for marketing, product translation, and customer service, are located in Dublin, Ireland; Seoul, South Korea; Stuttgart, Germany; and Barcelona, Spain.  After completing your graduate degree in leadership from a progressive university, you were recruited by Advanced Training Solutions to work in their Product Development and Enhancement Division.  You have only been employed by Advanced Training Solutions for three months, but the director of your division has already gained respect for you, noting that you are an excellent communicator, exceptional critical thinker, and supportive member of the Product Development and Enhancement Division.   To date, Advanced Training Solutions has developed and marketed on-line training programs for corporations.  However, the top-level leaders of Advanced Training Solutions have expressed an interest in expanding the scope of training solutions to include colleges and universities.  The intent with this expansion would be to develop short (10-15 minute) on-line training modules with an intense focus on specific topics, concepts, and theories related to leadership and management in global organizations.  Advanced Training Solutions leadership believes that colleges and universities might be willing to purchase these modules and incorporate them into their existing degree programs to supplement current program content.  However, they realize that the cost/affordability, appropriate topic choice, and the availability of training modules in a variety of languages will be essential to the success of this expansion. The director of your division has asked you to be the team leader for a new team that will be formed to make specific recommendations regarding this proposed expansion.  Specifically, the team will have six months to recommend a portfolio of on-line training modules that can be offered/marketed to select colleges and universities throughout the world.  Further, the team will be tasked with making recommendations that meet the essential elements of success (i.e., affordability, appropriate topics, and language options) identified by top level leaders. Your team will be comprised of the following individuals who were selected, jointly, by your director, as well as the field office supervisors for their respective locations. Name Department or Area of Expertise Home Country Years of Service with Advanced Training Solutions Carole (48 year old-female) Coding and Product Development USA Company headquarters Elise (24 year old-female) Marketing Germany 2-Germany field office Alice (47 year old-female) Technical support and customer service Italy 8-Spain field office Andre’ (29 year old-male) Translation and Technical support France 3-Ireland field office Christopher (54 year old-male) Marketing and Technical support Canada 7-South Korea field office Hannah (59 year old-female) Coding and Product Development USA 18-Company headquarters Jeff (25 year old-male) Coding and Product Development USA 2-Company headquarters Lee (32 year old-male) Translation South Korea 5-South Korea field office Adam (26 year old-male) Coding and Technical Support USA 3-Company headquarters Brenda (23 year old-female) Product Development USA 1-Company headquarters Jim (52-year old-male) Technical support and Customer service Canada 19-Company headquarters Sandra (22 year old-female) Marketing and Technical Support Ireland 1-Ireland field office Based on the overview and task that has been assigned to the team, please respond to the following questions. Case Questions. Evaluate and describe the three most significant challenges associated with leading the team in this case. In your response, be very specific in describing each challenge and why you think it will be a challenge.  In addition, please include a description of how you would plan to address each of these challenges. Your response should reflect an understanding and application of related concepts that have been covered in this course. Specifically describe your plan for motivating team members to be a cohesive and effective team. In your response, identify a minimum of two motivation theories/strategies you plan to utilize and justify “why” you think each of these strategies will be effective. As the leader of the team, how will you remain informed of the teams’ performance and progress?

Review the following terms and concepts discussed this week to prepare for this assignment: o vertical integration o taper integration o backward vertical integration o forward vertical integration o strategic alliances o global strategy o international strategy o innovation Create a Word doc and title it Strategic Management Research Journal Part 4. Write a 525- to 700-word response to the following prompts in your journal entry: Identify Caterpillar Inc.’s short-term and long-term goals. Evaluate how mergers and acquisitions in the last 3-5 years have contributed to Caterpillar Inc.’s performance and affected its organizational goals.  Determine the most critical merger or acquisition that has contributed to Caterpillar’s performance and success in achieving organizational goals. Defend your choice. Evaluate the effectiveness of Caterpillar’s operational plan for global strategies (international, multi-domestic, global-standardization, or transnational). Include supporting research or data.

Reading Notes (Porter’s HBR article). I will give you my own writing (684 words), and you please continue to write one page (275 words). Address the following: * Thesis: identify the central lesson the author is trying to teach * Central pillars: define and discuss at least three major learning outcomes * Discussion: reflect on the book’s impact on the future manager