Management

Among the many challenges managers face is providing accurate, timely, and effective feedback to employees. As a manager, how will you ensure you are giving employees the feedback they need to be successful on the job, while still carrying out the strategic plans of the organization? You are a district manager who manages 25 employees in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. You try to see your managers once a month, but when there are issues you constantly have to change your plans. Please respond to the following questions: How will you connect with your managers when you don’t see them on a daily basis? How do you monitor performance and give feedback both positive and negative? For more information read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_Monitor

International cooperation and partnerships became an important asset for VN universities, where in order to facilitate such international cooperation, selecting partners and arranging partnerships are considered as major organizational steps towards the success of the partnership itself. This study aims at investigating the organizational process of international strategy in VN universities through institutional partnerships. Focusing on the ‘mechanisms’ of international partnerships, the study results are based on data collected in earlier work by the author with senior and very senior university managers from four VN civil universities. The results indicate that the mechanisms of international institutional partnerships for each university of the four universities in this study are grouped into the process of partner selecting and the process of arranging partnerships. The study ends up with a model of the organization of international partnerships in universities. When evaluating international partnerships with other universities worldwide, managers can rely on this model as a monitoring model. Researchers in the field are encouraged to test the viability of the study results.

International cooperation and partnerships became as an important asset for VN universities, where in order to facilitate such international cooperation, selecting partners and arranging partnerships are considered as major organizational steps towards the success of the partnership itself. This study aims at investigating the organizational process of international strategy in VN universities through institutional partnerships. Focusing on the ‘mechanisms’ of international partnerships, the study results are based on data collected in earlier work by the author with senior and very senior university managers from four VN civil universities. The results indicate that the mechanisms of international institutional partnerships for each university of the four universities in this study are grouped into the process of partner selecting and the process of arranging partnerships. The study ends up with a model of the organization of international partnerships in universities. When evaluating international partnerships with other universities worldwide, managers can rely on this model as a monitoring model. Researchers in the field are encouraged to test the viability of the study results.

Scenario: Covid-19 has affected all organizations and the world as we have known it no longer exists. Throughout the world, organizations need to relook at the way they operate. Your task is to find a client organization that has to change and help them manage this change. The organization you need to engage with could be the organization you work for, or one in which you are involved in your private capacity or any other organization you know that might need assistance (perhaps even an organization in which a friend or family member works). Engage with the key decision-maker in the organization and obtain input about the challenges, what needs to change, and the consequences of not changing. Find other key stakeholders who can provide more information and engage with them about the challenges and possible solutions. Apply change tools and models and develop a change strategy and plan. Also show how the organization can lead its stakeholders in developing and adopting the strategy for change, how they should plan to implement the chosen change strategy, and how they should deal with resistance. Reflect what you have learned from this process and what you could have been done better. Write up the total process in a written assignment format by answering the questions below. Although this report academic report could be of value to the client who could use it to implement the recommendation, strict academic guidelines need to be adhered to such as referring to credible academic journals and articles and following the Harvard referencing format. Note: You might want to agree with the client to use a pseudonym to protect their identity and to guarantee confidentiality. The written report should include the following: 1. Executive Summary [8 Marks] 2. Introduction of the Chosen Organization and background to change [7 Marks] 3. Examine the need for change in the organization. Assess the factors that drive the need for strategic change and critically evaluate the resource implications for not responding to these changes. [25 Marks] 4. Explain any two change management models and evaluate the relevance of these models in the chosen organization. [10 Marks] 5. Develop a change management strategy involving the stakeholders, and also devise strategies to overcome resistance. [10 Marks] 6. Conclusions and recommendations. [10 Marks] 7. References (Adhering to Harvard Referencing Format) 8. • Briefly explain about your chosen organization, its challenges, the needs of the client organization; the possible solutions, the change tools you applied, and the suggested change strategy and plan. 9. Also, capture what you have learned in this module and how you applied the learning in this case study 10. Prepare PowerPoint presentation with up to 10 slides maximum

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements. Part A: Jeremy has worked for a large lawn care company for several years. This lawn care company is located in a sunny climate, providing a stable demand year-round. After receiving an Associate’s degree in Business, Jeremy decides that he would like to start his own lawn care service. He is considering if it would be best to start a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Jeremy is considering asking either his father or a co-worker at the current company he works for to be a partner in his new lawn care company. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship and partnership in this scenario. Which form of organizational structure do you personally think is best for Jeremy? Justify your opinion with supporting facts. Part B: Analyze the resources that the lawn care business owner Jeremy will need to start the business. Additionally, what factors might lead to failure with this specific type of business?

Porter’s Diamond of national competitive advantage 1) Please pick any country 2) Please use Porter’s National Advantage Model to explain what industry should the country nurture and why?

How can technology be used in the staffing process – from recruitment to job offers? What types of technology are the most useful for recruiting? Staffing? Use outside resources to give colour to the different types of technology available to be used throughout the staffing process.

Review the Ames Hardware case study. The CEO is considering opening 2 new stores. What would your training plan be for these new managers? Identify how you would train them, and key topics you think are important for new managers to learn. Support your ideas with outside resources

Effective organizations today must constantly strive to close the gap between strategy and execution in order to ensure that the company meets the needs of customers, shareholders, employees, etc. and contributes to the long-term success of the company. Write a 1,100- to 1,375-word paper that describes the Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Process and the benefits of EPM, including the following points: – Management Efficiency Executing Strategy – Reducing Risk – Improving Performance – Competitive Advantage

An outside environment can substantially impact business productivity and effective management. Choose appropriate examples of external factors that has potential to impact real businesses and discuss what should managers consider in planning, coordinating, leading and controlling impacts of such external factors.You can either use one example and discuss it in relation to impact on each of the four management functions or select separate examples for each of these functions.Your word count for this assignment is 1000 words (250 words per each section, i.e. impact of an external event on planning, coordinating, leading and controlling).You will be assessed on the understanding of four areas of managerial responsibility and selection/application of your examples.Any resources you use should be cited and listed at the end of your assignment.