Which of the environmental factors do you feel is the most critical, and why?
Deliverable Length: 400-600 wordsMichelle, Elena, and the Mobile Manufacturing, Inc. (MM) board of directors know how important it is to understand the environment in which it is operating. They hired youa highly-regarded marketing consultantto bring a fresh perspective to the marketing plan. You are scheduled to meet with Michelle and Elena next week to discuss the environmental conditions that are relevant to introducing the new product.As you prepare for the meeting, you consider all of the possible environmental issues. You recognize that Elena brings an interesting perspective to the process because she has experience designing mobile phones for the Eastern European market, and she is pushing for a new product that can be marketed worldwide. On the other hand, Michelle is more concerned with the domestic marketplace and is worried that trying to market a new product anywhere outside the United Statesmuch less worldwidecould be very risky.You sit down to start your work on the marketing plan, and you begin by drafting some goals that the marketing plan needs to address.Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.Walking through the halls at MM, you ponder the job that lies ahead. Coming out of her office, Michelle spots you and heads in your direction.Im so glad youre here, she says. Have you settled into your office?Yes, you say. Im eager to get started.Michelle enters your office and takes a seat in a chair. Im scheduled to make a presentation to the board at the quarterly meeting next week. I know its short notice, but I was wondering if you could pull together a 30-minute presentation for them? she asks.What would you like me to present? you ask.As you know, you and Elena have been brought on to revitalize the product line for the company. Your role is to create a winning marketing plan that will allow us to capitalize on the new product that Elena is designing. The board would like you to discuss some of the issues that you will be considering as you develop the marketing plan for the new product. I know theyre especially interested in your thoughts on the global market.That sounds like a great idea, you say.Consider the environmental variables (i.e., technological, demographic, economic, political, and cultural variables) that you must include in your marketing plan, and answer the following:Which of the environmental factors do you feel is the most critical, and why?What might someone with an opposing viewpoint think is the most important?Given this opposing argument, how would you argue your opinion?What solutions should be considered as you seek to develop a sense of ownership of your plan?What solutions would you recommend to the board, and why?Is a compromise feasible?
When you apply this basic psychoanalytic concept specifically to yourself, what connections between your own past and present are you aware?
Must have two referencesThe psychoanalytic approach emphasizes the importance of early childhood development and events. Do you find that current problems are mostly rooted in early childhood events or influences? To what extent do you believe people can resolve their adult problems that stem from childhood without exploring past events? When you apply this basic psychoanalytic concept specifically to yourself,what connections between your own past and present are you aware?
On how many continents and in how many countries does GE do business? Does GE offer different product lines in different countries? If so, why, and if not, why not?
This week, we learned about different types of leadership directives and leadership styles. As a reflection of these principles, visit the website ofGeneral Electric, a powerful MNC in energy and power systems, health care, finance, and appliances.Discover GEs international operations, learn about its product lines, review its new and existing members on the board of directors, and review its latest annual report. Then answer these questions with a focus on GEs leadership:On how many continents and in how many countries does GE do business? Does GE offer different product lines in different countries? If so, why, and if not, why not?Using the Managerial Grid (Fig.13-2), in which country or countries could GE apply each of the 5 management styles? Give examples of each of the 5 styles.Using the Managerial Grid (Fig. 13-2), which leadership style do you think the GE corporate CEO could implement on a global basis, and why?Reflect on this Module and this course and explain whether the leadership style you chose in # 3 above matches your skills, abilities, and personality. Why or why not?
Identify and explain the assessment tool you will use to identify the selected population baseline for participating in the program.
Proposing a mental health education or promotion program on any topic of interest in mental health. Students will pretend to present the information to the executive committee of any local or national organization providing mental health services. You can select any population and disorder You can select any population and disorder (i.e., young adults african american females, between the ages of 17 25 diagnosed with schizophrenia). students will use the following template for submitting the written proposal.Identify an actual target population served by any local or national organization providing mental health services. Include race, class, gender, socio-economic status, age group, specific disorder overview, and the anticipated number of participants.Identify and explain the assessment tool you will use to identify the selected population baseline for participating in the program. Provide a copy or link to the assessment tool. Discuss the cultural implications of using the assessment tool.Identify two goals with two interventions. Create goals that change knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors.Select an educational approach and the length of the program (i.e., lecture, group discussion, role-playing, open forums, demonstrations, etc.In your written proposal, explain why you choose this approach?Give an example using one of your identified interventions and provide as much detail as needed that someone else could complete the intervention for you.Select a tool for evaluating the success of the program. (i.e., Questionnaire, pre/post participant survey) Provide a copy of the sample evaluation form.
Describe how, if in any way, India is different from other countries? In your opinion, what would be a close second country?
Read the case study located in the section titled Case Studies in your textbook and prepare a 7- to 10-page report in a Microsoft Word document concerning the following situation:The IKEA case provides an excellent opportunity to apply strategic management concepts to a large privately-held company that is expanding into India. IKEA is a Netherlands-based Swedish company with a presence in 44 countries around the world, including the US, the UK, Russia, the EU region, Japan, China, and Australia. It is the largest furniture retailer in the world but did not enter India until 2013, despite the fact that it has been sourcing from India since the 1980s.The purpose of this case study is to examine the factors that are crucial to IKEAs continued success and to propose strategic actions to sustain its competitive advantage. The case opens with a review of the companys humble beginning. IKEA was founded by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden in 1943. By the 2000s, IKEA has become the worlds largest furniture retailer. The corporate structure was constructed to prevent any takeover and to protect the family from taxes. Thus, the structure is a complicated arrangement of not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. The IKEA stores provide customers with a unique shopping experience with low prices, solid quality, modern designs, and most importantly, the concept of do-it-yourself (DIY) products.The extensive discussion is followed by a description of the furniture industry in India and what IKEA had to overcome in order to enter the Indian market. IKEA first met with regulatory and political roadblocks, and then had to work with suppliers in order to meet the Indian governments requirement for sourcing. Finally, there are several challenges that IKEA faces.This case is ideal for demonstrating the importance of the general environment, international corporate-level strategy, and type of entry. The following points are to guide a review and discussion of these important concepts.Review IKEAs general environment segments and elements in India and describe in detail all the elements associated with this segment. Include three to four perspectives of the general environment.What are the segments in the general environment that relate to IKEAs situation? Be specific? Provide examples and details.Analyze IKEAs intended international corporate-level strategy in India. How was it strategized and what led to this country of interest?Describe how, if in any way, India is different from other countries? In your opinion, what would be a close second country?What is IKEAs choice of international entry mode? Provide research and examples.What are the advantages and disadvantages compared to other international entry modes?Identify IKEAs current challenges in India. Based on your analysis, what additional recommendations would you make to help IKEA achieve its goals?Discuss the uncertainties and risks of doing business in different regions throughout the world.Discuss whether IKEA would be wise to pursue a cooperative strategy. Also identify the type of cooperative strategy that would be best, explained why would it be best, and suggested with whom IKEA should pursue this strategy? If a cooperative strategy was not a good idea for IKEA, explained why not.IKEAs product demand is difficult to manage. Recently overseas competition has refocused their product lines from the low end of the market to the more median price range. As they did this, they also broadened their product lines. How should IKEA manage their products? Should IKEA have a product line to meet the needs of the entire market or should they focus on one area of the market? If they follow a market focus strategy, what should their new target market be?Support your responses with examples.Site all sources in APA format.
Why did you choose your companies? Specifically, what market news, metrics, or other data led to you to pick these specific stocks?
Week 2 Investment Game WorkroomCOLLAPSEDiscussion posts and trading activities for the class will take place in the Investment Game Workroom. Your required activity is outlined below:Game registration and initial stock picks (2% of Course Grade)Register for the game by following the instructions provided by your professor.Assemble your initial portfolio prior to the close of the markets on Wednesday of Week 2.By Sunday, midnight of Week 2, post a brief rationale in the Investment Game discussion board:Why did you choose your companies? Specifically, what market news, metrics, or other data led to you to pick these specific stocks?Share resource(s) you consulted to make your choice.Explain why you allocated your assets as you did.What benchmark are you measuring yourself against and why?NOTE: You may pick a broad market index like the S&P 500, but if you are dealing with non-U.S. companies or companies that have a particularly high or low volatility, another benchmark may be more appropriate.
Describe at least three different types of behavioral leadership approaches.
Resources: Ch.12 and 14 of ManagementPrepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper outlining key concepts of leadership.Include the following in your paper:Describe at least three different types of behavioral leadership approaches.Select a prominent leader and identify their dominant leadership style. Provide examples to justify your selection.Explain the two Situational Leadership Approaches (the Fiedler contingency leadership model and the path-goal leadership model).Analyze their potential advantages over the behavioral leadership approaches.Explore the uses of Transformational Leadership, including the idea that the best leaders are both transactional and transformational.Assess the four key behaviors of transformational leaders for inspiring employees.Use APA formatting to complete your paper.Click on the Assignment Files tab to submit your paper.
What barriers or challenges did the program experience while preparing for or participating in the evaluation?
I truly believe that teaching or planning without data is like tossing a handful of darts and hoping that one hits the target, whatever or wherever that might be! The data is like a GPS system that guides our planning and hard work directly to the target. How can we miss?Head Start/Early Head Start Director, Region VIIIReflect on the quote which begins this Discussion. As you think about your time in the early childhood field, to which analogy do you feel your experiences with teaching and programmatic planning fit? Have your programs strategies, interventions, and initiatives felt more like playing a game of darts, launching each and hoping that one lands on a positive outcome; or, have they been navigated toward a cumulative goal to which you were aware before your programs journey even began?As you have been exploring in this module, the act of conducting program evaluations is an ongoing and essential process for any program which is quality-driven. Why then, might some programs still be participating in a game of darts? What challenges or barriers might prevent programs from using data to build upon their strengths and focus improvement efforts?In this Discussion, you share your own experiences with program evaluation. Specifically, you share barriers and challenges which impacted a program that you have observed, been a part of, or heard about.To prepareReview the NAEYC article/Position Statement titled Early Childhood Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation: Building an Effective, Accountable System in Programs for Children Birth Through Age 8, which explores the rationales for and indicators of effective program evaluation. Then, consider your own experiences with program evaluation. With respect to a program you know well, what need did the evaluation address? What barriers or challenges did the program experience while preparing for or participating in the evaluation?
What steps might have been taken to prevent his perpetrating such an offense?
David Doe is a network administrator for the ABC Company. David is passed over for promotion three times. He is quite vocal in his dissatisfaction with this situation. In fact, he begins to express negative opinions about the organization in general. Eventually, David quits and begins his own consulting business. Six months after Davids departure, it is discovered that a good deal of the ABC Companys research has suddenly been duplicated by a competitor. Executives at ABC suspect that David Doe has done some consulting work for this competitor and may have passed on sensitive data. However, in the interim since David left, his computer has been formatted and reassigned to another person. ABC has no evidence that David Doe did anything wrong.What steps might have been taken to detect Davids alleged industrial espionage?What steps might have been taken to prevent his perpetrating such an offense?Write your answer using a WORD document.Do your own work.Submit here.Note your Safe Assign score. Score must be less than 25 for full credit.
Why is the topic important to employee training and development? Justify your response, giving at least three reasons, supported by at least two scholarly resources.
Assignment 1: DiscussionTraining Design IssuesThe primary goal of training programs is to ensure participants develop the required knowledge and capabilities to maximize on-the-job performance. To improve the effectiveness of training programs, it is important for training professionals to develop strategies that support the transfer of training (or learning) and create evaluation methods that effectively measure the impact of the instructional process.Using the Argosy University online library resources, research the concept of transfer of training.Why is the topic important to employee training and development? Justify your response, giving at least three reasons, supported by at least two scholarly resources.Write your responses in about 300 words.
