What are the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare today?

The topic I pick was Nursing home you can pick which one you prefer to writeIntroduction A. B. C. D. What are the major forces affecting the delivery of healthcare today? Discuss these forces and their corresponding impacts on today’s healthcare environment. Impact of Forces: What healthcare service and delivery opportunities and challenges exist because of the forces discussed above? Define the challenges and opportunities that exist for today’s healthcare leaders. Opportunities: Based on your analysis of the major forces, impacts, and opportunities provided, consider the specific organization that you selected. What opportunities exist for this organization, and how do these opportunities relate to the big-picture view of healthcare? Proposal: What is your proposal for addressing identified issues or improvements within your organization? In other words, what changes are you trying to incorporate in your selected organization? Financial and Budgetary Considerations A. B. C. Financial Statements: What financial statements will you utilize in making your proposal, and how will you use these statements? Proposal Impact: What impact will your proposal have on the organization’s financial statements? Articulate the impact using appropriate terminology. Flexed Versus Fixed: How would your proposal be different if using a flexed budget versus a fixed budget? In other words, how would the use of one type of budget versus the other impact your proposal, and how would your proposal impact the budget? (Evaluate the differences between a fixed and a flexed budget.) Proposal Justification A. B. C. Ratio Selection: What ratios will you use to support your proposal and why? Select the ratio or ratios that would be the most appropriate. Ratio Results: Calculate the selected ratios and articulate the results using accurate terminology. What do the results tell you about the viability of your proposal? Short- and Long-Term Impact: Based on your calculations and financial statement analysis, determine the short-term and long-term impact on the organization and the organization’s financials. What is the short-term and long-term financial impact of your proposal for the organization? How can you plan to strategically mitigate the impact on the financials of the company, or how will your proposal help inform strategic planning in the short and long term? Closing Statement/ Conclusion A. B. Added Value: What value will your proposal add to the organization? Justify the value or improvement your proposal will add for the organization, in consideration of trends in healthcare. Justification of Proposal: How appropriate is your proposal based on your financial analysis? Justify your proposal based on the financials and budgetary considerations. If you feel that your proposal is not appropriate given your analysis, explain why, with support of your reasoning.Your proposal report should answer the following prompt: Considering the major forces in healthcare today, what improvements or changes would you propose for your selected organization? How would your proposal add value to the organization, and what impact would your proposal have in terms of the financial and budgetary considerations?The final project for this course is the creation of a written proposal. While healthcare organizations differ greatly, managers in various departments in organizations must propose changes to processes, the purchase of new equipment, the addition of employees, and many other changes to executives and boards to obtain approval. For this course, you will place yourself in the role of a manager in an organization of your choice. You are tasked with creating a written proposal that will add value to an organization and will impact the budget. This may come in the form of adding updated equipment, changing a process to become more streamlined, and so on. You will be submitting your proposal to your instructor, who will be playing the roles of CEO and budgetary board, for consideration. This assessment will require you to defend your proposal in terms of the value added and the financial impacts to the organization, as you would need to in the real world. You will select your organization from the following site to ensure that sufficient financial information is available for consideration: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/webusers.htm . You can look for companies by selecting the ‘most recent filings’ link and then search for a healthcare or biotech company. You must confirm with your instructor that the topic or area of interest of your proposal will allow you to sufficiently answer all of the questions in the prompt below. You also have the option of selecting your place of employment, within healthcare, as approved by your instructor. The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Four, and Six. The final project will be submitted in Module Seven. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes: ? Articulate key managerial accounting principles in healthcare using appropriate terminology ? Determine financial impacts in healthcare by analyzing major forces affecting the delivery of health services ? Utilize financial statements to inform short- and long-term strategic planning ? Craft high-level proposals that address budgeting consideration by justifying spending for healthcare serviceserviceserviceGuidelines for Submission: Your written proposal should be long enough to sufficiently cover all necessary material, including key budgetary information and any external resources used in preparation; however, the number of pages is less important than the content and organization of the report. Your proposal should be organized logically, as it will be used to convince your supervisor and budgetary board (your instructor) to approve your changes.ORIGINAL WORK ONLY

List and discuss the three elements of the dependability dimension of customer service.

List and discuss the three elements of the dependability dimension of customer service.What are some advantages and disadvantages to technological advances designed to facilitate buyer-sellercommunications?Distinguish between customer service goals and objectivesHow do characteristics such as substitutability and product life cycle stage influence the development ofcustomer service goals and objectives?

Was the content innovative or simply a “commonsense” approach to the contemporary work environment?

Case Study IntroductionIn units 2-7 of the course, students will read and then assess organizational behaviors though a case study approach. The specific business cases presented offer real-world instances of leadership, decision-making, and predictive behavior assessment. Cases are included with the course text and purposefully selected to reinforce strategic, critical-thinking, and problem-solving competencies. Students will provide a graduate-level analysis of the case, as well as respond to specific questions in APA formatted, formal compositions. Submissions must be an attachment in Microsoft Word format (not copied and pasted into the assignment folder comments or as a PDF. Specific criteria can be found in the directions for assignment as well as the grading rubric for case studies.Case Study 6.1: Netflix Neck et al. Chapter 6IntroductionWhat does it mean to be a game-changer? In 2012, an internal PowerPoint at Netflix outlining new employee practices achieved “viral” status. Sandberg, the organization’s COO said it “may well be the most important document ever to come out of [Silicon] Valley.” As you read Case Study 6.1: Netflix in Chapter 6 of the Neck et al. textbook consider what was revealed in that PowerPoint? Was the content innovative or simply a “commonsense” approach to the contemporary work environment?Click for Unit Learning OutcomesDirectionsFollowing a careful review of the assigned course materials for this unit, read Case study 6.1: Netflix in the Neck et al. textbook. The case is in Chapter 6. Then, draft a formal academic composition in which you respond to the questions posed at the end of the reading.The responses should reflect higher level cognitive processing (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation). Students should consider the demands made of decision-makers, as their choices can impact stakeholders within the organization and in the external marketplace. No minimum number of references exists for this assignment, but appropriate business (no Investopedia, Wikipedia, etc.) and scholarly sources must be utilized to support the analysis. Opinion is insufficient to demonstrate a graduate-level understanding of the course materials and topics.Submission RequirementsThe submission will not exceed three (3) pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.The essay must adhere to the APA writing style and follow conventions of American English grammar and usageThe final document should be prepared as a Microsoft Word file, and submitted as an attachment.

What is the vital financial information needed to determine the viability of your plan ?

Company to use AppleA projected financial statement analysis seeks to forecast the impact of various implementation decisions. The pro forma financial statement can be part of the risk analysis of strategic plan. The goal of this assignment is to ensure your strategic plan is viable financially. In other words, does it create value for the firm?Consider the cost structure and revenue streams for your strategic initiative plan. Research and data collected so far and will likely change once your product or service is commercialized. Each statement should address financial components of features, expenses, and sales of your product or service. It is typical for net income to be negative at this point. Do not assume that you have sales at this point unless you have sold your product or service.Research the following if your plan is entrepreneurial:Balance sheetIncome statementStatement of cash flowFixed and variable expensesStartup expensesBreakeven analysisResearch the following if your plan is a market expansion plan for an existing organization, or a mergers and acquisitions plan:Balance sheetIncome statementStatement of cash flowFixed and variable expensesA projected budgetBreakeven analysisComplete the “Projected Financial Statement Analysis (Pro Forma 3-Year Financial Plan)”including the “Questions” tab, “12 Month P& L” tab, “Year 1” tab, “Year 2 P&L” tab, and “Year 3 P&L” tab. The first year is monthly and the second and third year are presented quarterly. Please note the questions in the “Questions” tab may be answered at different points in completing the Profit and Loss information.QuestionsWhat is the vital financial information needed to determine the viability of your plan ?What ratios will you use to determine if the proposed plan is a success?What other, nonfinancial, information did you use to put your plan together?Consider the assumptions made when completing Part 3. What assumptions are made? List the assumptions that you used to formulate this plan.Discuss the financial results from your Pro Forma projections. Include the net income results, breakeven analysis, and required expenses to commercialize your product or service.Explain how you would determine your pricing model. What seems most appropriate for your business and industry in which you will compete?Identify your cost structure. Is your business model cost-driven or value driven? Justify your selection.Review your decision for a revenue model. Based on the financial statements, will this model generate a profit? Provide evidence to prove it.Where are you getting capital to meet your strategic initiative? What terms will be most likely deemed acceptable?Did you have to reevaluate (go back) why?Part 5:Complete the Projected Financial Statement Analysis (Pro Forma 3-Year Financial Plan) including the “Questions” tab, “12 Month P& L” tab, “Year 1” tab, “Year 2 P&L” tab, and “Year 3 P&L” tab. The first year is monthly and the second and third year are presented quarterly. Please note the questions in the “Questions” tab may be answered at different points in completing the Profit and Loss information.This has to be on Beutymax.Profit and Loss Statement Instructions Give careful thought to the headings. Expand the sales income and expenses area if your business has distinct categories (e.g. a restaurant may have food sales and beverage sales listed separately and cost of sales for each also separated).

Identify and describe the School of Thought that best fits each of the three women.

Project 1 Organizational Theory Due Week 3This project was designed to have you demonstrate an understanding of how the role organizational theory applies to management. Furthermore, the student will demonstrate this understanding by explaining the evolution of management theory and how it relates to the business environment through the use of a case scenario.You will use the course material learned in weeks 1 and 2 to answer the questions that are based on the case scenario below. You are also required to research the various schools of thoughts and theorists identified in the Timeline under week 1. Once you have thoroughly researched the schools of thought and the theorist under each category, you will answer the questions below making connections between the case scenario facts, the course material and your research if applicable.In answering the questions, it is necessary to explain why and how rather than making statements. Go beyond merely making statement without the support that explains the why and how to earn higher points for the assignment.NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APAPublication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).Read critically and analyze the following scenario:Geraldine Barney Garrett, the granddaughter of Wilford Barney took over the reins of the R&D department of Biotech Health and Life Products (Biotech) in 1965. She had trained at the hands of her grandmother Wilford’s mother, Maria. Geraldine was a strong manager and developed the Research and Development (R&D) lab from the advanced kitchen of her grandmother to the scientific lab of her peers. Geraldine’s management philosophy evolved over the years but she had several basic ideas that kept her grounded. Geraldine knew she had to answer to the family in every decision she made. Her grandmother stressed this point and she eventually came to agree. Therefore, decisions were made by her. She also realized that her employees had good ideas and talent but they did not bear the responsibility she did. So, although she consulted with the employees often, she never gave them the power to make important decisions.Geraldine was charismatic in a motherly way and employees saw her as someone to learn from but career growth was unlikely so in five or six years employees moved on to another company. The unambitious stayed on and eventually Geraldine collected a small group of people she trusted and who became her team. Now, several of the team members are retiring like Geraldine leaving few left to the company.When it comes to leading the entire R&D Division, Geraldine is very controlled in defining goals, setting tasks, and is outstanding at dividing the work among the employees, organizing the product materials and coordinating and communicating activities between the different departments. Decisions that Geraldine makes are always dependent on the circumstances and context of the decision. You often hear her instructing the young employees stating, “Always ask yourself, which method will work best here? Remember, you are always looking to find the simplest and most cost-effective solution.” When it comes to developing new products and innovating, Geraldine is much more open to other people’s input and ideas relying heavily on her team of experienced but older people. Still, the final decision remains in her hands. Geraldine could see the need for changes in the lab, the most important of which was retaining younger employees. Since she was retiring at the end of the year, Geraldine knew the new department head would have to deal with the problem. Her immediate concern was who the new department head should be. Her own granddaughter, Melanie Malone, was now working in the company and she knew Melanie was expecting the job.Melanie was qualified for the job. She was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a double major in Botany and Food Science. She minored in Business Management. She had worked in the plant in Chicago every summer since High School and had reproduced and revised all her grandmother’s and great-great grandmother’s recipes. Starting full-time at 22 years of age Melanie got along with everyone in the department but at 27 Geraldine thought she may be too young to assume the position. Geraldine had hoped that she might mentor Melanie for a few more years and turn the reins over when she was 30, but health concerns made Geraldine shorten the plan. Melanie was confident and competent in her work. She was passionate about keeping the business focused on its all-natural product line and developing ecofriendly packaging. She was detail oriented and the people on her team seemed to work well together. Geraldine noted that Melanie appeared to create functional teams well suited for the various types of tasks or projects. The teams invariably were always on time and productive. Although the group may change in terms of members depending on the task, the group was comprised of the longest standing members of R&D and also included Geraldine’s team from time to time. Geraldine knew that Melanie feels strongly that the lab has to be updated to include the use of more sophisticated machinery and computers that would enhance the efficiency of the products being developed. Melanie also believes the update to technology will make the company more competitive. Melanie often tried to get Geraldine to agree to the revisions bringing in literature from various business journals to prove her point. “The business world is dynamic and requires people to adjust to the competition in a vigorous and active way. The lab needed the tools to make that happen.” Melanie argued. Melanie also told her grandmother that she had a lot of new ideas for oils and essences that only the new equipment would be able to test. Melanie was adamant that Biotech would lag behind the competitors especially in the new beauty line products if the company did not modernize.Melanie liked to collaborate with the others but did not always take the lead. She often sat back and listened and at times deferred decisions to others whose opinion differed from her own. When Geraldine told Melanie, she would lose control of the group and maybe the project if she didn’t actively lead, Melanie only smiled and said “Nana you have to let the team unleash its potential, be creative or else they will leave and go somewhere that listens to them.” Melanie also was insistent on the idea of bringing in the labs and R&D people from the other branches on projects rather than having them pass along the ideas. In a conversation one day about a new project for Germany, Melanie pointed out to Geraldine, “That new products have to be customer driven, and our customers are from all over the world. We need to appreciate their needs and taste preferences. While we can come up with our own ideas of what the market should like that also means that the markets are biased by our own pallets and health needs. We now have to think globally. The changing marketplace means we have to listen to our customer and what they want.”Geraldine was unsure of some of Melanie’s ideas on engaging others. She felt sure that Melanie may begin to empower people rather than maintain control over the decision making. When, Geraldine questioned Melanie about her concerns, Melanie replied “Nana, this company is like one big family and in order for it to keep running functionally, we have to be aware of all its parts, all the people who are important to keep it vital, and change with the times to keep the livelihood of the family intact. To do this and keep people wanting to be a part of the family, we have to create an environment that makes employees feel stable and safe in the family yet dynamic enough to stay relevant in the industry. We have to keep employees looking and moving forward.” Geraldine shrugged and said nothing but thought, “They are more likely to get off task.” Geraldine knew the company had a collaborative culture, and she often worked together with her family in a similar fashion, but managing a department this way…she was not too sure. That business school education may have put some ideas into Melanie’s head that might come back and haunt her.The other logical candidate was Valerie Harper. Department Head of the new products team, Valerie at 35 was competent, and ran her team like Geraldine would. In an effort to get some idea of Valerie’s management philosophy Geraldine asked her one day, after witnessing a not terribly successful exchange with one of her team, “What do you believe is important in managing a team?” Valerie’s reply was, “I think it is important to retain the final responsibility for decision making. Everyone should have their own specialty, while answering to the common good. My order and discipline are important. It was like what Joe just did. I asked him to process the essential oils for this new candy bar we are working on for Italy. He is the best at doing so and he does this well but he just kept going on with the project adjusting the ingredient list to make what amounts to a completely new candy bar. He claimed the adjustment was needed to get the best flavor from the oils. However, it threw everything off for everyone else in the project. His efforts wasted time. I tried to be fair and listened to his reasoning, but he is making the others feel like they are wasting their time. There is one direction, which I set, and he should follow.” Geraldine was disturbed by this a little. One thing that seemed inconsistent with the episode with Joe was the fact that Valerie usually wants employees to take initiative even if they make mistakes. “Are you sure he just wasn’t taking the initiative to get things right with the flavor?” Geraldine asked. “I supposed you have a point,” Valerie replied, “but he should know that we must have unity of direction and what Joe needs to understand is that he is not to take over an interfere with the work of the others in the team.” Geraldine agreed with some of Valerie’s approach but had to wonder if Valerie overdid the idea of order. Her staff seemed to have a greater turnover than Melanie’s, which wastes a great deal of time and money in the long run than the time Joe spent trying to make the candy bar work.One other thing that bothered Geraldine about Valerie was the lack of new ideas and creativity. Although Valerie could take ideas from others and execute them in a creative way, she did not have a lot of new ideas of her own. She never seemed to seek new ideas or even revamp old ones. Geraldine saw Valerie as talented and would keep the lab in its current state making only minor changes. Valerie often said to Geraldine, “If it isn’t broken why fix it?” Geraldine liked the idea of the lab being run the same way, but she wondered if the lack of ideas was reflective of a good department head. After all the head was always expected to have new ideas.InstructionsStep 1: Write the IntroductionCreate the Introductory ParagraphThe introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph:http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.htmlStep 2: Answer the FollowingIdentify and describe the School of Thought that best fits each of the three women. Explain why and how you arrived at these selections using the course material, your research, and the facts provided from the scenario.Identify and describe the theorists that best fits each of the three women. Explain why and how you arrived at these selections using the course material, your research, and the facts provided from the scenario.Using the course materials from weeks 1 and 2, decide which candidate (Melanie or Valerie), Geraldine should choose to head the R&D lab. Explain why and how you arrived at this decision using the facts from the case scenario and the course material to support your reasoning and conclusions.Step 3:Review the PaperRead the paper to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.Read the paper aloud as a first measure;Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a secondmeasure;Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC).The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.Step 4: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder (The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered thestudent’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor. It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission. No exceptions will be considered by the instructor).How to Set Up the PaperCreate a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is single-spaced, with double spaces between paragraphs. Use 12-point font.The final product will be between 3 and 4pages in length excluding the title page and reference page. Write clearly and concisely.Use headingsCompleting the PaperIn order to complete this project, you will want to first read the module, Learn How to Support What You Write, as this assignment requires you to use the course readings and research to support what you write. Also,Read the grading rubric for the project. Use the grading rubric while completing the project to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade.Third person writing is required.Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person. Contractions are not used in business writing, so do not use them.Paraphrase and do not use direct quotation marks. Paraphrase means you do not use more than four consecutive words from a source document, but puts a passage from a source document into your own words and attribute the passage to the source document. Not using direct quotation marks means that there should be no passages with quotation marks and instead the source material is paraphrased as stated above. Provide the or (required) when using in-text citations. Note that a reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. You may not use books as source material.You are expected to use the facts from the case scenario paired with the weekly courses readings to develop the analysis and support the reasoning. The expectation is that you provide a robust use of the course readings. If any material is used from a source document, it must be cited and referenced. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.Use a wide array of the course reading as well as sources from your research. The research should focus on those areas of the Schools of Thought and theorist that are not in the course readings.

The PMRC believed that labeling “pornographic content” on Cd’s would deter sales of both rap and metal styles, as both were seen as detrimental to youth of America, even pointing out antisocial behavior and suicide. Is this a direct attack on “freedom of speech”? If so, what is the limit of free speech?

1. British metal and L.A. metal both enjoy success during the 1980’s. How do they differ in approach? Are there similarities? Give examples of both styles for support.1. “One” by Metallica shows a more serious side of heavy metal. How does the music fit the lyrical content? What elements of the song show the band’s influences? Who are they influential to?2. “Rock Box” by Run-D.M.C. provides an example of the prototype of hardcore rap that was able to crossover to mainstream audiences. How does the mix of rock guitar and hip hop beats, seen as adversaries at the time, fuse to create their signature sound? How are they influential to later rap and hip hop artists?“Color Me Impressed” by The Replacements is a great example of a song that came out of the Minneapolis indie movement in the mid-1980’s. How do the band incorporate pop music elements while still maintaining the edge and sound of hardcore? Is this moving toward a newer merger of styles in the 1990’s?3. The PMRC believed that labeling “pornographic content ”on Cd’s would deter sales of both rap and metal styles, as both were seen as detrimental to youth of America, even pointing out antisocial behavior and suicide. Is this a direct attack on “freedom of speech”? If so, what is the limit of free speech?

Describe two assessments appropriate for assessing the standards/outcomes you identified above.

Lesson planning is an important skill.There are many different ways to write a lesson plan but they all will include some key components. This assignment will look at writing measurable student objectives, applying appropriate national and statecontentstandards to child-centered activities, identifying authentic assessments, and comparing Christ-like behaviors to professional teacher standards.Address each one of the topics below. Copy and paste them into a new document.1. Outcomes, objectives, must be specific and measurable. You, as the instructor, must be able to observe the students meeting the objective. Below are examples of poorly written objectives. Rewrite each objective so it is specific and measurable. Refer to “Verbs to Use In Writing Objectives”, if you need some verb suggestions.Students will learn how to dribble a soccer ball.Students will know all the rules of softball.Students will appreciate their classmates.Students will remember the three juggling patterns.Students will consider the safety rules.Students will be aware of bullying.Students will understand how to find the correct jump rope.2. Refer back to your motor skill topic chosen in week one. If you are in California use the CA State Content Standards. Choose a grade level, K – 5. Identify and write two standards, within the grade level you chose, that would be appropriate for your chosen topic. Include the specific identifying number (i.e. 1.4) Give strong rationale as to why these two standards fit your chosen topic.If you are outside of California use the SHAPE grade level outcomes. Choose a grade level, K – 5. Identify and write two outcomes, within the grade level you chose, that would be appropriate for your chosen topic. Include the specific identifying number (i.e. S1.E21.2) Give strong rationale as to why these two outcomes fit your chosen topic.Grade Level –Standard/Outcome –Rationale –Grade Level –Standard/Outcome –Rationale –3. Describe two assessments appropriate for assessing the standards/outcomes you identified above.4. Look at the California Standards for the Teaching Professiondocument. (If you are not in California, you may find the teaching professional standards for your state or use the California standards. Please specify the state and include the link to the website with the out of state teaching professional standards.) For each of the 6 standards, give one example of a Christ-like behavior associated with that standard.Standard 1: Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning –Standard 2: Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning –Standard 3: Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning –Standard 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students –Standard 5: Assessing Students for Learning –Standard 6: Developing as a Professional Educator –Please refer to the attached rubric for a detailed explanation of scoring criteria.All written submissions should reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, writing style/format (one-inch margins, double spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font), include APA 6th citations when appropriate, an appropriate title page, and be uploaded as .doc or .docx documents.California Teaching StandardsSHAPE Grade Level OutcomesVerbs to Help Write ObjectivesCA PE Content Standards

There are three central processes that are required to develop a portfolio strategic plan. Describe each of them. Why are these processes important to the success of an organizations strategic plan?

PROJ 587 Week 3 Quiz –Version 1 (Taken September 2014)1.Question: (TCO A)You are the CEO for Skipper Products. The business has had a great year and you see that a PPM is needed to manage all the projects that are currently in progress, along with future projects. You must convince the board of directors to accept this change in order to implement it. You have decided to give a presentation at the next meeting that covers the information below.• What is a PPM?• Compare PPM, PgM, and Project level.• Benefits of each (PPM, PgM, and Project)• Why should Skipper Products implement a PPM?Create a detailed outline that covers all the areas listed above.2. Question: (TCO B)There are three central processes that are required to develop a portfolio strategic plan. Describe each of them. Why are these processes important to the success of an organizations strategic plan?3. Question: (TCO C)Cost management is used to help manage projects as investments and to evaluate project management performance using Earned Value Management (EVM). What is EVM? Describe the benefits of using EVM.4. Question: (TCO C)The following acronyms are used in a network diagram: LS, ES, LF, and EF. What do these acronyms mean, how are they calculated, and how would a project manager use these in relationship to project schedule and budget?PROJ 587 Week 3 Quiz –Version 2 (Taken 2012)1. Question:(TCO A)You work for Holt consulting company, which has been asked to recommend organizational improvements for CDC Software Company. You have been assigned to present PPM. Your boss has informed you that CDC Software Company knows nothing about PPM and you will need to cover the items below in your presentation. • What is a PPM? • Compare PPM, PgM, and Project level • Benefits of each (PPM, PgM, and Project) • Why should CDC Software Company implement a PPM?2. Question:(TCO B)In project orientation it is important to determine both the project needs from the project’s perspective and from the organization’s perspective. From the project’s perspective, the main areas of concern are project scoping, project programming, and project autonomy. In your own words, explain what is meant by project autonomy.3. Question:(TCO C)The program management life cycle was developed to not only ensure successful realization of organizational/program strategies but also to create a process to plan, identify, and resolve specific cost, schedule, or quality problems associated with the program. The five phases of the program life cycle are formulation, organization, deployment, appraisal, and dissolution. In your own words, describe the appraisal phase and how it aids in planning, identifying, and resolving specific cost, schedule, or quality problems associated…….4. Question:(TCO C)The following acronyms are used when working with project budget or schedule: PV, AC, EV, & BAC. Define these acronyms, explain how they are calculated, and how they are used to measure or explain the projects budget and schedule.PROJ 587 Week 6 Quiz –Version 1 (Taken September 2014)1. Questions:(TCO D)As a project manager, dealing with conflict is part of the job. There are many sources of conflict; one source that is often overlooked is the manager. Based on the Week 4 reading and lecture, what major ways do people deal with conflict? Share a personal experience of conflict and how you dealt with the situation.2. Questions: (TCO E)In order to have a high-performance team you must first recognize the qualities of a high-performance team. Describe at least five qualities of a high-performance team and then what can be done to develop those qualities in a team.3. Questions: (TCO F)The PMI® Code of Ethics is made up of four areas: responsibility, honesty, respect, and fairness. Discuss the area of responsibility and what it means for you, the project manager.4. Questions: (TCO F)When developing a stakeholder matrix, the portfolio manager must look at the portfolio governance in order to complete the stakeholder analysis. In your own words, what is the role, interest and expectations of the governance?PROJ 587 Week 6 Quiz –Version 2 (Taken 2012)1.Question:(TCO D)As a project manager, dealing with conflict is part of the job. There are many sources of conflict; one source that is often overlooked is the manager. Based on the Week 4 reading and lecture, what major ways do people deal with conflict? Share a personal experience of conflict and how you dealt with the situation.2.Question:(TCO E)In order to have a high-performance team you must first recognize the qualities of a high-performance team. Describe at least five qualities of a high-performance team and then what can be done to develop those qualities in a team.3.Question:(TCO F)The PMI Code of Ethics is made up of four areas: responsibility, honesty, respect, and fairness. Discuss the area of respect and what it means for you, the project manager.4.Question:(TCO F)Value management (VM) is the application of value methodologies with the purpose of improving organizational effectiveness. Value management is made up of five subprocesses: sensemaking, ideation, elaboration, choice, and mastery. In your own words, explain what mastery is and how it is used in VM.

Write a two-page self reflection paper for each interview.

a. Watch the following two interview videos.Write a two-page (max length is three pages) self reflection paper (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font size) for each interview. Find relevant concepts and theories (e.g strategic leadership, business strategy, human resource management, finance etc) from the textbook in this class and tie that to interview contents.(1) Interview video of Mr. Ferraiuolo is available at youtube link below.Jonathan Ferraiuolo is CEO of the Pacific Holding Corporation. He earned his undergrad and MBA degrees from EWU and is now a guest instructor at GU. Here is his linkedin page and youtube interview video of him.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-ferraiuolo-mba-8452951(Links to an external site.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hNkyEp7Cbg(2) Interview video of Mr. Helmbrecht:Mr. Helmbrecht is invited by Magdalena Kernie who took this course in Spring 2021 quarter. I am appreciative that Magdalena makes the efforts to make the invitation which will broaden managerial horizons and bring practitioner’s perspective to this class.Mr. Helmbrecht has been serving in many business leadership roles including CEO at Lakeside Capital Group (Jan 2015- Dec 2018), EVP and CFO at Itron (2005-2014). Mr. Helmbrecht is a member of Board of Directors at Washington Trust Bank (Jan 2006-present).You can find Mr. Helmbrecht leadership experiences and education at the following Linkedin page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehelmbrecht/Download Steve Helmbrecht talk_former CFO at Itron.mp4

Give an example in business for each of the following real options with clear explanations.

Give an example in business for each of the following real options with clear explanations. If youmanage to put some numbers in your examples and sketch how you may value such optionality thebetterThe option to expand if the immediate investment project succeeds.The option to wait (and learn) before investing.The option to shrink or abandon a project.

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