Develop both an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and an internal factor evaluation (IFE) matrix for a chosen organization, and write an analysis of the pros and cons and applications for use of each of these analytical tools.IntroductionAn EFE matrix summarizes the results of an external audit. Using an IFE matrix to identify and prioritize internal factors fosters communication across functions and allows functional employees to articulate their concerns about the organization’s business condition.
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Develop both an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and an internal factor evaluation (IFE) matrix for a chosen organization, and write an analysis of the pros and cons and applications for use of each of these analytical tools.IntroductionAn EFE matrix summarizes the results of an external audit. Using an IFE matrix to identify and prioritize internal factors fosters communication across functions and allows functional employees to articulate their concerns about the organization’s business condition. An EFE matrix, an IFE matrix, and a SWOT analysis, which identifies the internal strengths and weaknesses and the external opportunities and threats to an organization, are often completed together.Because of increased turbulence in business markets, an external audit is an important part of strategic management. An external audit includes collecting and evaluating information about competitors, technology, and legal, governmental, political, environmental, demographic, cultural, social, and economic trends in the marketplace. Organizations must empower their employees to identify, monitor, forecast, and evaluate external forces. Failure to do so might mean missed opportunities or ineffective strategies. It is important to use the Internet and information technology to gain information about the competition. Using an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and competitive profile matrix can help evaluate markets.Organizations also audit their internal strengths and weaknesses, including the major functional areas. The core operations of most organizations include management, marketing, finance, operations, research, and information systems. An internal audit helps ensure an organization’s health and may help establish competitive advantage and strengthen bottom-line performance. To do an internal assessment, strategists identify and evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses and formulate strategies for effectiveness. The process of doing an internal audit is an opportunity for employees throughout the organization to participate in choosing the future of the organization. Involvement in the process can energize and mobilize the enterprise.PreparationSelect an organization for which to create an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and an internal factor evaluation (IFE) matrix. Ideally, the company you choose will be a familiar one and one to which you have easy access, such as your place of employment or a company close to where you live. You may use the same organization for other assessments in this course.The following resources are required to complete the assessment.CAPELLA RESOURCESClick the links provided to view the following resources:
Using the EFE Matrix Template linked above, record the external factors, weights, ratings, and total weighted scores for your chosen organization. Once you complete the table in the template, discuss the pros and cons and applications for use of this analytical tool. You may record the written portion of the assessment in the template document, or you may create a separate document.
Using the IFE Matrix Template linked above, record the internal factors, weights, ratings, and total weighted scores for your chosen organization. Once you complete your IFE matrix table, discuss the pros and cons and applications for use of this analytical tool for the organization. In addition, propose strategies that address the following. You may record the written portion of the assessment in the template, or you may create a separate document.
What do you think would allow the organization to capitalize on its strengths?
What do you think would allow the organization to improve upon its weaknesses?
What are potential issues for stakeholders in their functional areas?
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: If you use sources, ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies MeasuredBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 1: Evaluate key elements of the strategic planning process.
Develop an EFE matrix that includes factors, weights, ratings, and total weighted scores.
Develop an IFE matrix that includes factors, weights, ratings, and total weighted scores.
Competency 2: Analyze issues associated with stakeholders in the strategic planning process.
Interpret how the organization can capitalize on strengths.
Interpret how the organization can improve on weaknesses.
Illustrate potential issues for stakeholders in the functional areas.
Competency 3: Apply a sequential process for developing and implementing strategies, goals, objectives, and tactics as part of the strategic plan implementation.
Discuss the pros and cons and application of each of the analytical tools.
Some observers express concern about high reelection rates for incumbent members of Congress and have advocated for term limits as a way to formally remove longtime members of Congress. Why do you think these proposals for term limits are being advanced? Are there advantages to having long-serving members of Congress in office (e.g., when dealing with an entrenched bureaucracy)? What do recent election cycles say about the need for term limits? Are there other ideas for systemic reform such that challengers are placed on a more equal footing with incumbents?
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Additional or lengthy responses may improve one’s grade.
Postings should analyze the issue as well as advance discussion and ponder possible connections to other issues or questions. Simply providing a textbook response will result in average grades. Students must demonstrate that they are able to go beyond textbook responses in order to demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.
Classmate responses must go beyond an “I agree with you” or “that’s a good point” type of response.
Responses must be supported by course materials or external sources provided by the student (i.e. links to other news or journal articles, websites). Make sure to cite ANY information you are using. If you are using the textbook, simply use the following format: (author, page number).
Some observers express concern about high reelection rates for incumbent members of Congress and have advocated for term limits as a way to formally remove longtime members of Congress. Why do you think these proposals for term limits are being advanced? Are there advantages to having long-serving members of Congress in office (e.g., when dealing with an entrenched bureaucracy)? What do recent election cycles say about the need for term limits? Are there other ideas for systemic reform such that challengers are placed on a more equal footing with incumbents?
Given that most presidential powers are delegated and informal, the presidents ability to shape American politics is largely contingent on public support. To what extent do flagging political support or declining poll numbers hamper the presidents ability to lead Congress and the nation? Are there areas where this fact will be of little consequence? Discuss the suitability of public opinion polls for conferring a mandate on the president.
Consider the positive and negative effects of profit in the context of several different areas of public bureaucracy. What is gained and what is lost by privatizing functions such as education policy, trash removal, criminal incarceration, and national defense? How might privatization affect the constitutional rights of citizens who deal with the private companies?
What are the positive aspects of wind energy? Explain at least 5 of them. 2. Identify the worlds largest three wind turbines built and their key characteristics (Location, Power, blade dia etc) 3. Write an equation to find power from a wind turbine. Explain each parameter in it. 4. What is the meaning of this equation
1. What are the positive aspects of wind energy? Explain at least 5 of them.
2. Identify the worlds largest three wind turbines built and their key characteristics (Location, Power, blade dia etc)
3. Write an equation to find power from a wind turbine. Explain each parameter in it.
4. What is the meaning of this equation
5. For a turbine with 160 m of wing (blade length) produces 7 MW or power. What would be the air velocity to generate this power?
6. Derive an expression for Betz limit. What is the maximum mechanical efficiency possible from a wind turbine?
7. What is the relation between ground wind speed, height, and wind speed at a certain height?
8. IF the ground wind speed is 5 m/sec. Estimate wind speed at the height of 250 m. In this case, what would be the power generated if we use a blade of 160 m.
9. Explain the terms a) lift b) drag c) solidity d) turbulence in relation to Wind turbines.
10. What are the major considerations in the design of a wind turbine (watch the video and explain how each parameter influences wind power)
11. Explain how wind energy reduces emissions from the atmosphere?
12. What are HAWT and VAWT?
13. With a small diagram, explain key components of a wind turbine.
14. What are the advantages and disadvantages of VAWT
15. What rated the power of a turbine and rated wind speed?
16. Explain the operating regimes of a wind turbine and the control strategy in each
17. Calculate the diameter for a 7.5MW wind turbine blade
18. What is the tip-speed ratio of a turbine?
19. Why do larger turbines rotate slowly (at optimum tip-speed ratio)
20. What is the connection between the tip speed ratio and the number of blades?
21. Optimally, how long would it take the 3-bladed 5 MW monster turbine to complete one revolution? The blade diameter is 145 m. (Assume a rated wind speed of 11 m/s.)
22. List 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of wind turbines
This will be the complete submission of your project and implementation plan. You will need to defend and support your final work to the CEO and board. Improve all previous project submissions based on graded feedback. Then assemble them into a final plan with a summary that advocates for your position. Think of this as making the final sale to a customer. Why should the CEO and board accept this as the best solution? What will the company gain by implementing this solution? How will we ensure that the solution is sustainable?
This will be the complete submission of your project and implementation plan. You will need to defend and support your final work to the CEO and board.
Improve all previous project submissions based on graded feedback. Then assemble them into a final plan with a summary that advocates for your position. Think of this as making the final sale to a customer. Why should the CEO and board accept this as the best solution? What will the company gain by implementing this solution? How will we ensure that the solution is sustainable?
Along with your final deliverable, create a PowerPoint presentation containing 7-10 slides that you would use to present your findings at a board meeting.
Discuss two sexual dysfunctions that you think would be the most difficult to deal with. Explain your rationale and include text evidence. Are there any treatments that go against your cultural, ethical, or religious beliefs? Discuss the aspects of aging that change and/or enhance sexual functioning.
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Discuss two sexual dysfunctions that you think would be the most difficult to deal with.
Explain your rationale and include text evidence.
Are there any treatments that go against your cultural, ethical, or religious beliefs?
Discuss the aspects of aging that change and/or enhance sexual functioning.
What is the PLISSIT model and how can it help clinical professionals to assist patients with sexaul dysfunctions?
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write a journal entry reflecting on how The A-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals has changed your approach to self-care. How might you incorporate what you have learned in promoting self-care among your clients?
In at least words, write a journal entry reflecting on how The A-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals has changed your approach to self-care. How might you incorporate what you have learned in promoting self-care among your clients?
Your journal should be based on your reading in The A-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals.
Begin the web quest by researching current news articles and the most recent annual report for Microsoft. What is the overall global economy projected to be by 2030 and what do you think will be the highest growth divisions for Microsoft at that time and in what geographic areas? Support your projections with at least two credible and recent sources. Share a news link to an article that you found that describes Microsoft interacting with a nongovernmental organization (NGO) or foreign government. Share your link (please cite it), briefly summarize the article, and include a description of the importance/role of the NGO or government entity.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion locate and review the most recent annual report for Microsoft. For this discussion, you need to do some web sleuthing before sharing thoughts on the discussion questions. The goal is to review the topics from many views, synthesize the research, and provide a comprehensive picture of Microsoft in the global marketplace today. Address the following:
Begin the web quest by researching current news articles and the most recent annual report for Microsoft.
What is the overall global economy projected to be by 2030 and what do you think will be the highest growth divisions for Microsoft at that time and in what geographic areas? Support your projections with at least two credible and recent sources.
Share a news link to an article that you found that describes Microsoft interacting with a nongovernmental organization (NGO) or foreign government. Share your link (please cite it), briefly summarize the article, and include a description of the importance/role of the NGO or government entity.
Next, share a news link to an article that describes a cultural challenge or ethical dilemma Microsoft faced outside of the United States. Share your link (please cite it), briefly summarize the article, and include your own thoughts on how Microsoft might have handled the problem differently to ameliorate the situation.
Your initial post should be 200 words. You should use at least two credible and recent sources in addition to the course textbook. Your post must be organized using APA Style headings.
Create a concept map for one of the topics from the list below: Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Insipidus Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism Metabolic Syndrome Cushings Syndrome The content of the concept map must include: pathophysiology definition
Project 5 Create a Cause-and-Effect Diagram There’s always the chance that something will go wrong, a stakeholder wants something different, technology doesn’t work as planned, and what you are working on becomes outdated. The Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone Diagram) is a tool that can be used to help in the analysis of what is going wrong. Take a look at your project and refer back to Figure 7-2 or the internet and create a diagram that lists a potential issue you may have and look at the components of what you would look at to address it. Here are a couple of websites in addition to your text that you can refer to:
https://kanbanize.com/lean-management/lean-manufacturing/root-cause-analysis/fishbone-diagram
https://www.qimacros.com/fishbone-diagram-template/index2.php
Prepare a memorandum to the tax manager outlining the information you found in your research. Format the memo to include: Restatement of Facts (paraphrase) Identify at least three main issues based on these facts Provide a conclusion for each issue
Your submission should not be more than 6 pages long.
Use the attached file to find the case you have been assigned.
Purpose: The purpose of this is to enable you to meet the following goals:
Understand the role of a tax practitioner
Identify the tax issues involved in a scenario
Be able to conduct comprehensive tax research utilizing on-line tools in order to formulate a solution to the issues raised.
Be able to articulate and defend a tax position in writing.
Task: In order to successfully complete this assignment you must:
Prepare a memorandum to the tax manager outlining the information you found in your research.
Format the memo to include:
Restatement of Facts (paraphrase)
Identify at least three main issues based on these facts
Provide a conclusion for each issue
Include the analysis that led you to the conclusion for each issue. This analysis should refer to the primary authority that best addresses the issue.
Primary authority would include items such as the Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, Court Cases, etc. These also should be paraphrased in order to highlight your understanding of the primary authority and how it relates specifically to the issue. Tax Topics and IRS publications are NOT primary source material.
See attached the case, but also find attached citations of primary authority and a Tax Memo Template as an example.
What did Katie do to adapt her topic to a general college student audience? Do you think she did this successfully? Why or why not? Did Katie come across as a credible speaker on this topic? Why or why not? Specifically, what did the speaker do to connect with her audience? Were you able to detect the main points of Katies speech? What were they? Did she use transitions effectively?
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What did Katie do to adapt her topic to a general college student audience? Do you think she did this successfully? Why or why not?
Did Katie come across as a credible speaker on this topic? Why or why not?
Specifically, what did the speaker do to connect with her audience?
Were you able to detect the main points of Katies speech? What were they? Did she use transitions effectively?
Evaluate the effectiveness of her introduction and conclusion to the speech?
