Explain why a change was needed. What is the gap between the present state and the desired future state?
Organizational Change (100 points)
Each organization has its own background perceptions, ethics, values, history, and ambitions. Therefore, a “one size fits all” change management process may not work in every organization. We must assess and adapt our process to fit the backgrounds and philosophies of each organization.
Given this understanding, we need to research and assess when, and if, an organization is ready for change, and then adopt a process to best facilitate the change process. Choose a Middle Eastern organization at which you are currently working or one in which you are familiar. (If neither is possible, conduct an internet search to identify a Middle Eastern organization which has gone through a transformation process within the last three years.) Then address the following:
1- Provide a brief summary of the organization (its history, culture, industry, product, and services).
2- Explain why a change was needed. What is the gap between the present state and the desired future state?
3- How strong is the need for change?
4- What is the source of this need? Is it external to the organization?
5- If the change does not occur, what will be the impact on the organization in the next few years?
6- Briefly explain if the change process was a success or failure.
7- Based on what you have learned thus far in the course, evaluate the company’s readiness for change. Were they ready, why or why not? Would you have done anything differently?
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
Write it in an assay form ( introduction which has a thesis, body and conclusion)
Be 4-5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Use S APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least four scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
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Why should resources be a concern in a global strategy?
Mike, one of the marketing strategists on your team, stops at your office door wanting to talk. “We use fabrics that are made domestically; however, there are issues with using these same fabrics globally. There are laws and regulations that prevent us from shipping these fabrics to other countries. This is a huge concern. One of our primary selling points is the consistency of quality of our product.”
You confirm Mike’s concern, “That’s an excellent point,” you say. “Now you’ve just given yourself and our team more work for the presentation. I’m sure that will come up. One of the board members used to run a textile plant in China.”
Mike nods his head in agreement. “I imagine textiles will not be the only resource concern,” he says.
Consider the following in your response:
- Why should resources be a concern in a global strategy?
- What resources may be a concern in the country you selected?
- How will this impact the decision to move to the country that you selected?
- How will this impact your competitive strategy in your global market?
Review the reference materials on https://global-strategy.net/what-is-global-strategy/ as there is information that may assist with the assignment.
Deliverable Length: 4-6 pages
Should status offenders be treated by the juvenile court? Should they be placed in confinement for such acts as running away or cutting school?
Chapter 15
Should status offenders be treated by the juvenile court? Should they be placed in confinement for such acts as running away or cutting school?
Chapter 16
Should people who illegally download movies or music be prosecuted for theft?
What search tool do you normally use? Will you start to try a different one based on your experience here?
Read this overview of search engine market share, from Hitwise: Google US Search Share Down 5% In The Last Year; Bing, Yahoo Gained | TechCrunch and search for your project topic ( Tobacco Smoking’s Environmental Impact) in each of the three search engines (Bing, Google & Yahoo) mentioned:
What were your results for each?
Bing
Yahoo
Looking at the first 10 (non-sponsored) results, tell the class what you found that was the same or different.
Do your results match the study?
What search tool do you normally use? Will you start to try a different one based on your experience here?
1. Do you believe that a coherent and comprehensive code of conduct for computer professionals is possible?
Chapter 4 – Quiz 4
Instructions: There are three (3) topic areas listed below that are designed to measure your knowledge level specific to learning outcome (LO 4) shown in your course syllabus. You must respond to #2 and select any other one topic area providing appropriate responses in essay form. In most cases the topic area has several components. Each must be addressed to properly satisfy requirements.
State-wide and in most professional industries, there has been a mandate that college students be more proficient in their writing. While this is not a writing class, all writing assignments will be graded for grammar, syntax and typographical correctness to help address this mandate.
Pay attention to what you are being asked to do (see Grading Rubric below). For example, to describe does not mean to list, but to tell about or illustrate in more than two or three sentences, providing appropriate arguments for your responses using theories discussed in our text . Be sure to address all parts of the topic question as most have multiple parts. A verifiable current event (less than 4 years old) relevant to at least one of the topics you respond to is a fundamental component of your quiz as well. You cannot use information from the text book or any book/article by the author of the text book as a current event. Make sure that your reference has a date of publication. For each chapter quiz and final quiz you are required to find and include at least one reference and reference citation to a current event less than 4 years old (a reference with no date (n.d.) is not acceptable) in answer to at least one question. This requires a reference citation in the text of your answer and a reference at the end of the question to which the reference applies. You must include some information obtained from the reference in your answer. The references must be found on the internet and you must include a URL in your reference so that the reference can be verified.
You should type your responses directly under the appropriate question. Be sure to include your name on your quiz. Only the first two (2) questions with an answer will be graded. Include your name in the document filename (see rubric below for example). Your completed quiz must be uploaded into the appropriate eCollege Dropbox, no later than 11:59pm on the due date. Do well.
1. Do you believe that a coherent and comprehensive code of conduct for computer professionals is possible? (b) If so, which of the codes mentioned in this chapter roughly resembles such a code? Explain your choice. Please elaborate (beyond a yes or no answer) and provide your “theoretical” rationale in support of your responses ( knowledge)
2. You have been working for the XYZ Computer Corporation as an entry-level software engineer since you graduated from college last May. You have done very well so far; you are respected by management, well-liked by your fellow employees, and have been assigned to a team of engineers that has consistently worked on the most critical and valued projects and contracts that XYZ Computer Corporation has secured. Their most recent contract is for a United States defense project involving the Missile Defense System, and again, you have been assigned to the team that will develop software for this project. However, you are staunchly opposed to the project objectives, so you ask to be reassigned. Your supervisor and coworkers, as well as upper management, are disappointed to learn of your strong feelings about this project. You are asked to reconsider your views, and you are promised a bonus and a substantial pay increase if you agree to work on this project during the next year. You also discover from a colleague that refusing to work on this project would greatly diminish your career advancement at XYZ and may even make you vulnerable to future layoffs. To compound matters, you and your spouse are expecting your first child in about three months and you recently purchased a home. (a) What would you do (elaborate)? (b) Describe the process of ethical deliberation that you would undertake in trying to resolve this dilemma. Please elaborate (beyond a yes or no answer) and provide your “theoretical” rationale in support of your responses ( knowledge, comprehension)
3. According to Gotterbarn some of the criticism leveled against professional codes might be eliminated if we think of them as serving three important, but distinct, functions. Name and discuss them. Please elaborate (beyond a yes or no answer) and provide your “theoretical” rationale in support of your responses knowledge)
Describe current technology (including alert and surveillance systems) available for your assigned disaster/emergency including the delivery channel (e.g. radio, television, sirens, social media) and availability of alert (e.g. everywhere, only large towns).
- Descriptions of ten (10) information resources related to your assigned disaster/emergency (building collapse). Each entry should include:
- URL
- Content covered
- Target audience
- A typical question you create that can be answered by the resource
- Answer to the typical reference question
- The location where the answer was found (URL)
- Descriptions of a minimum of five (5) organizations that could be involved in your assigned disaster/emergency (i.e. Red Cross, FBI). Each entry should include:
- URL
- Purpose of the organization
- Social media presence
- Mobile website/application
- Describe current technology (including alert and surveillance systems) available for your assigned disaster/emergency including the delivery channel (e.g. radio, television, sirens, social media) and availability of alert (e.g. everywhere, only large towns).
Discuss how the pandemic impacted competition.
As a corporate executive, which business decisions require the analysis of opportunity costs? Discuss how the pandemic impacted competition. How has supply and demand changed during the pandemic? Explain. ( Add at least 1 source) at least 350word.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of private trucking. Why do firms have private trucking fleets?
W7 Assignment Assignment “Key Performance Measures”
Transportation Management
W7 Assignment
In 4-5 pages, list and discuss:
1. What does the term private transportation mean?
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of private trucking. Why do firms have private trucking fleets?
3. Discuss the types costs incurred in operating private truck fleets versus using a for-hire carrier.
4. What are the key items a firm should consider with respect to controlling a private fleet?
5. Discuss leasing as an option for private trucking.
The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:
- Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
- Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
- Include cover page and reference page.
- At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
- No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
- Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
- Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style
Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
To Prepare:
- Select a bill that has been proposed (not one that has been enacted) using the congressional websites provided in the Learning Resources.
The Assignment: (1- to 2-page Legislation Grid; 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement)
Be sure to add a title page, an introduction, purpose statement, and a conclusion. This is an APA paper.
Part 1: Legislation Grid
Based on the health-related bill (proposed, not enacted) you selected, complete the Legislation Grid Template. Be sure to address the following:
- Determine the legislative intent of the bill you have reviewed.
- Identify the proponents/opponents of the bill.
- Identify the target populations addressed by the bill.
- Where in the process is the bill currently? Is it in hearings or committees?
Part 2: Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement
Based on the health-related bill you selected, develop a 1-page Legislation Testimony/Advocacy Statement that addresses the following:
- Advocate a position for the bill you selected and write testimony in support of your position.
- Explain how the social determinants of income, age, education, or gender affect this legislation.
- Describe how you would address the opponent to your position. Be specific and provide examples.
- At least 2 outside resources and 2-3 course specific resources are used.
Congress.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2018, from https://www.congress.gov/
Isn’t this country growing in spite of it’s lousy institutions? Are economist wrong? Why?
1. Drastically changing the legal family from common law to civil law won’t work. Still, the World bank and many NGAs insist that countries should introduce Common Law elements to their legal systems. Why? If so what do you think are those critical elements from this law family that would be most useful to countries that have Civil Law origins in terms of economic efficiency.
2. Economist keep saying that the quality of institutions is important for economic growth, but when you look at countries all around you, it is unclear what economists mean by “quality institutions”. China, a very corrupt country, with autocratic political system is among the fastest growing countries in the world. Isn’t this country growing in spite of it’s lousy institutions? Are economist wrong? Why?
