Describe and discuss the three claims that could be and might not beimproved with an effective ERP system.
Discussion Name: Supporting Processes with ERP Systems
Instructions: After reading Chapter Supporting Processes with ERP Systems
Consider the following: The athletics director buys sports equipment from a supplier with a well-implemented ERP. What
advantages are there for NMSU to buy from a supplier with an ERP system? You might expect to see an advertising claim from that
company like, We can meet customer order in 20 percent less time than the industry average. Create a list of three such claims or
measures that would expect to hear from a supplier with an effective ERP system and 3 claims or measures that an effective ERP
system might not improve. Then, write a post in this discussion stream:
List and describe the three claims that could be improved with an effective ERP system.
List and describe the three claims that might not be improved with an effective ERP system.
Compareand contrast talent management for global versus national efforts and how your organization would address the creation of a global effort if one is not already in existence
Global versus National Talent Management and the Talent Management Process
Please respond to the following: Differentiate between talent management for global versus national efforts and how your
organization would address the creation of a global effort if one is not already in existence. Go to the Chief Learning Officers
Website to read the article titled Learning a Key Piece in Talent Management Process, and then access Diving into Learning
and Talent Management
Create a rationale for a global taxonomy and certification for three key positions for which Google would likely need to develop talent. Explain why this type of talent development would be necessary and beneficial to Google.
Next, using Google as a company needing a global taxonomy, competencies identified, and certification requirements, develop
a rationale for a global taxonomy and certification for three key positions for which Google would likely need to develop talent.
Explain why this type of talent development would be necessary and beneficial to Google.
Brain death scenario essay addressing the ethical and legal application in a scenario
Write a 1,250-1,500 word paper in which you address the ethical and legal application in the following scenario:
Scenario: You are a hospital administrator who has been told by your ICU unit director of a patient in the unit who has suffered
serious brain damage from a car accident 2 days ago and is currently intubated. The patient is 45 years old but does not currently
meet the criteria for complete brain death as defined by Arizona state legislature 4-1107. Determination of Death and Status;
Rules. The spouse of the patient has consulted with the attending physician. The attending physician informed the spouse that
the patient could survive but would likely require life support. Half of the family is insisting that the patient wouldnt want to
live this way and the other half is accusing the other family members of wanting to kill the patient. Some allegations have been
raised about a substantial inheritance for some family members upon the patients death. The battle is becoming intense, and
it is beginning to disrupt the medical and nursing staff.
Describe the medical care issues involved in this situation.
Explain which laws and regulations apply to this situation. How would you interpret these laws and regulations when
making a decision?
Describe the ethical issues that may arise based on your decision as the administrator.
Explain how you can ensure appropriate implementation of supporting policies and procedures in order to ensure ethical integrity.
What policies and procedures would you consider when making your decision? How would you ensure these procedures were
followed correctly?
What resources could you use to support your decision?
Create three possible ways that senior leadership might resist the development of a strategy and one way to combat each of these types of resistance to ensure a sustainable talent management strategy remains in place.
Strategy-driven talent management is considered the most effective way to acquire and maintain top talent. Develop three possible
ways that senior leadership might resist the development of a strategy and one way to combat each of these types of resistance to
ensure a sustainable talent management strategy remains in place.
Describe and critically discuss the success of the merger or acquisition.
Evaluation of a Merger or Acquisition
Analysis of a merger or an acquisition.
Find a companys annual report.
You may choose any recent merger or acquisition (within the last 5 years).
Analyze the success of the merger or acquisition.
The completed project should include the information listed below.
Provide an introduction to the companies involved in the merger or acquisition. Include the companies background
information and the reasons for the merger.
Evaluate the financial statements of both companies (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).
Evaluate the potential and actual risks that occurred during the merger and what the companies could have done
differently to mitigate these risks.
Discuss the companies management of human capital in the merger or acquisition.
Evaluate the soundness of the companys financial policies after the merger (e.g., capital structure, debt, leverage,
dividend policy, enterprise risk management, and others.) based on the material covered during class.
Include a synopsis of your findings, including your recommendations and rationale for whether the merger or acquisition
was beneficial to both companies and your recommendation on best practices for moving forward.
Debate the value of leaders who profess to have their own methods to identify high-potential employees
Debate the value of leaders who profess to have their own methods to identify high-potential employees. Consider the
risks involved with an unstructured method to select future organizational leaders.
Discuss the issues surrounding Muhammad Alis greatest fight,his refusal to be drafted for combat during the Vietnam War. Consider the historical context and the various perspectives of the five personas
Drawing on all the sources below, explain the issues surrounding Muhammad Alis greatest fight, his refusal to be drafted for
combat during the Vietnam War. Consider the historical context and the various perspectives of the five personas. Why was his
decision met with such hostility? How did the controversy both reflect and shape larger social struggles, both in the civil rights and
antiwar movements, as well as beyond? What does Alis struggle tell us about American society in the 1960s? In short, why is
Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali so important?
Critically discuss Nikes business strategy and how it involved controversial manufacturing relations. Discuss the opinions about this strategy. Describe and discuss the conditions in the manufacturing operations for Nike products
Case AnalysisNike and International Labor Practices There are certain important differences between developed and developing
countries, some of which may lead to difficult ethical problems. The case study in this assignment describes Nikes production strategy
that lead to a labor controversy. Read the following case study: Analyze the case. In your case analysis, address the following:
Summarize the basic issues presented in the case. Describe Nikes business strategy and how it involved controversial manufacturing
relations. Discuss the opinions about this strategy. Describe and discuss the conditions in the manufacturing operations for Nike products.
Comment on whether the wages in these manufacturing plants were too low. Cite data in support. What other U.S. companies are mentioned
in the case? Describe them and their relationship to the labor issues. Does this issue
seem to concern only Nike?
In your opinion, did Nike take the right steps? Should they and other U.S. shoe manufacturers continue to contract for making
shoes in Asia? Should the U.S. government be involved in regulating such operations?
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, explain the emergency management planning
Using the concepts you have learned thus far, discuss the emergency management planning of Smith Hill at the end of Chapter
3 in your Fundamentals of Emergency Management text. What are the problems with the Smith Hill Emergency Management
organization? How can emergency planning be improved in this town?
