Author: chris

For each of the following topics, discuss the impact on the failed project and your recommendations for the turnaround project. Where necessary, define assumptions you made.

• Analyze the cost estimating techniques used in the failed project, such as top-down or bottom-up.
• Analyze the estimated costs of all the schedule tasks and resources.
• Analyze the use of contingency reserves in the failed projec

Additional Information: The presentation that Shawn made to the board was a success. You and he both believe that the overview he gave to this leadership group helped them see the challenges associated with the effective management of global human capital and the value of recognizing human capital as the most important asset that a company can have. John and the board gave every indication that they understand the urgency in moving ahead to align key global human capital goals with those established for the global organization. In fact, they asked you to move ahead with the development of these goals and to return next week to initiate goal alignment.

“I’m relieved that my presentation went so well,” says Shawn. “I was braced for resistance.”

“Yes, it’s a major milestone, you say. Now that we have buy-in from the top, we can move forward with developing global human capital goals for AGC. It’s exciting!”

“Indeed it is,” he says. “I want to get this next step started as soon as possible.”

“Yes, developing goals will take time and lots of thought,” you say. “I recommend that you begin by evaluating the existing organizational cultures and leadership styles at AGC. They look to be very diverse.”

“That makes sense,” says Shawn. “Because the company has several global subsidiaries with significant cultural differences, this evaluation will be challenging.”

“Well, as I always say, as goes the leadership style, so goes the organizational culture. Keep that in mind as you work through this diagnostic process,” you say. “It will be foundational for the work that follows.”

“We should make time to discuss our combined knowledge and experience with managers who have diverse leadership styles and the organizational cultures that we’ve seen them create,” he says.

“AGC would benefit from an organizational culture that is more proactive and competitive,” you say. “One that focuses on the most important asset of any organization—the human assets—could turn this company around.”

“When you get back to your office,” you say as you hand him a piece of paper, “take a look at this list that I jotted down during your presentation. I think it will help you with developing goals.”

“This is great,” he says. “Thanks.”

The list you gave Shawn to help him develop goals is as follows:

• Define and evaluate the problem with the current organizational cultures at AGC.
• What components of the organizational culture should change, and why?
• What impact do the leadership styles have on the present organizational cultures at AGC?
• Describe problems that exist when a parent organization fails to acknowledge cultural differences at its other global locations.
• What challenges does AGC presently face in regard to its past lack of focus on cultural differenc

iscussion 1

“Principles and Processes.” Please respond to the following:

• Based upon the “rule of law” and its limits on public administrators, explain why a public administrator should not falsely conclude that they necessarily can alter human behavior merely by passing a law. Morality varies across and within societies and creates many commonalities that are essential to a functioning society.
• Explain and provide examples on how society would function if it were bound by only natural law, or formal law, or truly entirely relativistic. Choose one and support your answer with examples or evidence.

 

 

Discussion 2

“Understanding the Law.” Please respond to the following:

• For public administrators, analyze the possible benefits of a public administrator knowing how to research regulation. Determine which of your listed benefits is the strongest and state why.
• Using the Marbury v. Madison, consider how difficult it is to sort out the facts and rulings of the case. Discuss the complexities of reviewing a full case and state how you can outline future cases presented in this class.

 

 

Week 1 e-Activity

• Review “Law Day, USA” at http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-law-day-usa. Be prepared to discuss.
• Review the full case of Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803) at http://laws.lp.findlaw.com/getcase/us/5/137.html. Be prepared to discuss.
• Review a Brief Guide to Understanding Legal Research online at http://www.aallnet.org/pr

Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Part I

Prewriting

Due Week 2 and worth 30 points

When looking for information about a particular issue, how often do you try to resist biases toward your own point of view? This assignment asks you to engage in this aspect of critical thinking by playing the “Believing Game.” The Believing Game is about making the effort to “believe” – or at least consider – the reasons for an opposing view on an issue.

The assignment is divided into two (2) parts.

In Part I of the assignment (due Week 2), you will first read a book excerpt about critical thinking processes: “The Believing Game and How to Make Conflicting Opinions More Fruitful” at http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf. Next, you will review the Procon.org Website in order to gather information. Then, you will engage in prewriting to examine your thoughts.

Note: In Part II of the assignment (due Week 4), you will write an essay geared towards synthesizing your ideas.

Part I – Prewriting: Follow the instructions below for this prewriting activity.  Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue.

2. From the Procon.org Website, identify three (3) premises (reasons) listed under either the Pro or Con section – whichever section opposes your position.

3.For each of the three (3) premises (reasons) that oppose your position on the issue, answer these “believing” questions suggested by Elbow:

1. What’s interesting or helpful about this view?
2. What would I notice if I believed this view?
3. In what sense or under what conditions might this idea be true?”

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

• Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
• Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
• Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language.
• Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

Click here to view the grading rubric..

 

Points: 30	Assignment 1.1: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay – Prewriting
Criteria	Unacceptable Below 60% F	Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D	Fair 70-79% C	Proficient 80-89% B	Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Select one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website and state your position on the issue. Weight: 20%	Did not submit or incompletely selected one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website; did not submit or incompletely stated your position on the issue.	Insufficiently selected one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website; insufficiently stated your position on the issue.	Partially selected one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website; partially stated your position on the issue.	Satisfactorily selected one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website; satisfactorily stated your position on the issue.	Thoroughly selected one (1) of the approved topics from the www.procon.org Website; thoroughly stated your position on the issue.
2. Identify three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section from procon.org. Weight: 30%	Did not submit or incompletely identified three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section  from procon.org.	Insufficiently identified three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section from procon.org.	Partially identified three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section  from procon.org.	Satisfactorily identified three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section under “Con” from procon.org.	Thoroughly identified three (3) premises under either the “Pro” or “Con” section “from procon.org.
3. Provide answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position. Weight: 40%	Did not submit or incompletely provided answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position.	Insufficiently provided answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position.	Partially provided answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position.	Satisfactorily provided answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position.	Thoroughly provided answers to the “believing questions” for the three (3) premises that disagree with your own position.
4. Use complete sentences and adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling. Follow APA Style format. Weight: 10%	Did not complete the assignment or had more than 9 errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelling.	Had 8-9 errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelling.	Had 6-7 different errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelling.	Had 4-5 different errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelling.	Had 0-3 different errors in grammar, punctuation, mechanics, spelli

omework Assignment 1 

Due in Week 1 and worth 30 points

Describe a work task, a hobby, or another activity that you regularly do, and sequentially list the various actions you take in order to complete this activity. Consider the complexity of your list and the amount ofsteps required to complete the activity.

Answer the following questions in the space provided below:

“Business Improvement” Please respond to the following:

Note: Online students, please select one of the two subjects to discuss.

• Select one (1) project from the working or educational environment of your choice and specify the main work process (e.g., suppliers and customers involved, work flow, etc.) of the project that you have selected. Next, suggest at least two (2) actions that a manager can take in order to improve the work process of the project in question. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research a global business or an organization of your choice. Next, analyze the overall effect of global competition on the business or the organization that you researched. Suggest one (1) strategy that the business leader can use in order to improve business competition and efficiency. Provide a rationale for your response.

Critical Thinking in the Workplace”  Please respond to the following:

• The video clip “Thinking on the Job” in the Webtext this week illustrates the importance of critical thinking, especially in work contexts. Define the concept of critical thinking in your own words. Discuss a time in either your work or personal life in which you needed to be able to use critical thinking to either solve a problem or acquire a skill.
• Determine the manner in which you would show a potential employer that you possess solid critical thinking skills. Give your opinion on whether or not you believe that individuals can increase their critical thinking skills. If you believe that they can, explain certain steps that

Chapter 15 of The Leadership Experience, Richard Daft, 5th Edition, argues that the efficient performance organization is no longer effective. Discuss why this is the case, citing at least three (3) examples from business journals and/or the popular press (e.g.,Wall Street Journal). (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

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Vision statements can apply to an individua

Vision statements can apply to an individual, a family, a business, or simply to decorating your apartment. Think about something you care about for which you want the future to be different from the present. (25 points) (A 1½-page response is required.)

1. Review the discussion of what a vision does and the common themes of vision in your text (pp. 389-388) and refer to Denton’s (1997) article for examples of vision statements. Write a personal vision statement that focuses on your desired change.
2. Discuss each of the five (5) common themes of vision found in your text.

 

3. Which of these themes do you feel is reflected in your personal vision statement, if any? Explain

It has been said that strategic leaders are concerned with vision and mission, while strategic managers are concerned with strategy. Do you agree? Your answer should include specifics about what you believe a strategic leader does as opposed to what a strategic manager does (e.g., analyze competitors, review market analysis, become informed on technological trends, etc.). In addition, discuss whether you feel there is a need for both roles in organizations today. Justify y