Management

What are the five most essential components of a district-level strategic plan? Explain your answer. For more information on Strategic Plan read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_planning

In the context of portfolio management list three main differences between capacity management and capability management. How do they both contribute to the management of resources within an organization? For more information on Portfolio Management  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portfolio_management

Discuss various maturity stages and variables in the middle manager best practices arc. What they are, and why they are important.  For more information on Middle Manager read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_management

In order to deliver the project ahead of schedule, you have been granted permission to add more resources to the team. Your project sponsor has worked out a deal to add an outside firm (partner) to your team. They have very little understanding of your project and you don’t have a lot of time to educate them on the project’s specifics. Describe how you plan to incorporate them as members of your project and how you will get them up to speed on your project. After posting your response, respond to at least one of your classmates on their suggestions. For more information on Project read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project

In the assignment due in Week 6, you defined key portions of your project. Now, it is time to develop a work breakdown structure (WBS) and project schedule for your project. Note: Please use your project from the Week 6 assignment to complete this assignment.This assignment requires you to:Create a WBS for your project using the proper format (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, or any other applicable format) to depict WBS graphically (see Figure 4.4 from Chapter 4 of your Project Management: The Managerial Process textbook). Alternatively, you may use a coded format using MS Word. (See Exhibit 4.1 – Coding the WBS from Chapter 4 of your Project Management: The Managerial Process textbook as an example. The example is in MS Project format, but the same could be done in MS Excel.)Create a project schedule that lists all of the core activities, dates (start and finish), and resources to complete your project. While it is recommended that you use MS Project, you can use MS Excel to create your schedule. Your project schedule must contain at least 30 separate activities/tasks.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Develop a project plan including the critical elements of project scope, priorities, work breakdown structure (WBS), communication plan, and a project network to ensure effective implementation. For more information on Work Breakdown Structure read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_breakdown_structure

Performance Appraisal Assignment Instructions: Analyze the following article:3 Ways Performance Reviews Are Getting Revamped — For the Better, by Stephanie Taylor Christiansen, September 25, 2015, Forbes MagazineIn-Text citation (Christiansen,2015) Reference: Christiansen, S.T. (2015). 3 Ways Performance Reviews Are Getting Revamped – For the Better. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/learnvest/2015/09/25/3-ways- performance-reviews- are-getting-revamped-for-the-better/#2135d41a69ecAnswer EACH of the six (6) questions separately (include the question with each response). The paper needs in-depth research and analysis to show understanding and knowledge of the points raised by the author/s in relationship to the Performance Appraisal process.Note: the Christiansen (2015) article, along with two to three outside academic sources, are required as references for the following questions:1. Why was the performance appraisal first established? What was its purpose?2. What are the problems with the Annual Review and how can it be fixed?3. What type of Performance Review provides the best feedback? (based on academic data)4. Link the Performance Review to Compensation. What is the connection between the Performance Appraisal and Compensation?5. Find at least three companies from the Christiansen (2015) article and another source who use Compensation perks that drive performance. More extensive research may be needed. Use your search skills. A minimum of three companies and what compensation perks they provide their employees.6. After you finished your research describe in your words what you feel is the best Performance Appraisal method and why?Notes:? Additional research is needed. Find an academic article (from the readings and resources, or valid business sources such as Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg News, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, SHRM, Harvard Business Review, etc.).? Microsoft Word Document with APA formatting and 12 pt. fonts double spaced.? Each question requires a minimum of three paragraphs of information cited per APA format.? APA format requires a cover sheet, introduction, contents, and at the end of the paper a list of the references. Cite all your sources and incorporate them in your Reference (APA format guidelines under College Success Resources)Each question should be answered separately with a minimum of three paragraphs of sufficient data. Important: The purpose of this assignment is to measure the student’s understanding of the lessons learned via class lectures, supporting documentation within the Units, and outside research. Cutting and pasting from a resource is not allowed. You need to research a topic for full understanding and then present the information in your words. All paraphrased (reworded) information needs to be cited in accord with APA guidelines. Safe Assign is used to prevent plagiarism. The APA format gives students’ the tool to correctly identify sources. Performance Management and Appraisals – the attached is just one of the many references to help you understand the purposes of Performance Appraisals.

1. Define ‘team productivity.’ 2. As a manager of a technical team, how will you measure your team’s productivity–will you use just the final product or will you include in your measurement any interpersonal elements?  3. As a manager, If one of your teams is very productive, what types of rewards are available to reward the team? Subject: Team ManagementPages: 1.5 PagesReferences (Academically Reviewed Articles only)APA FormatCitationNo grammar mistakes

Reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Identify what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), the term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding. Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions: Despite increases in diversity training programs, outcomes are not consistently leading to increases of diversity within upper management. What might be the reason for this phenomenon and how might it be addressed? Required Text(s): · Zimmerman, J. L. (2020).  Accounting for decision making and control (10th ed.). New York, NY:  McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 1259969495

1.List the basic seven steps in problem-solving in an automotive assembly plant.  2.As a manufacturer, what are the benefits of being certified to the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2015? 3.List the PROS and CONS of outsourcing for the US automotive industries.  4.What are the bad mistakes that Supply Chain Managers commit in the automotive industries? For more information on Automotive Assembly Plant read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Automotive+Assembly+Plant&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

Watch PMP® | Introduction | Project Quality Management (Links to an external site.). As the project manager, design a project quality management approach that relates to the inherited issues stated in the Project Management Case Study—Logistics Improvement Project. In addition, from your studies in prior classes, consider Walmart’s needs that could be addressed in this project to deliver more alignment with Walmart without exceeding the budget of $100,000 or extending the schedule. The project management quality approach should also enable International Logistics Services’ commitment to corporate social responsibility. Your design approach should be a minimum of 200 words. For more information on rLogistics Improvement Project ead this: