Management

Open Response  Choose any 4 of these open response questions to answer. For each open response answer, include at least 4 concepts from the textbook and at least 1 reference to other required articles or videos. 1. 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? 2. Communication is central to effective management. Effective communication helps deliver difficult, yet actionable feedback and tailor a message during crisis situations. First, describe the concept of noise. Second, outline at least four factors that senders should consider before communicating important messages to receivers. 3. Some people argue that leadership and management are entirely different roles within an organization that cannot be carried out by the same individual. Do you agree with this statement? Provide supporting evidence and logic to back up your position. Regardless of your position, are both roles necessary for an organization to be successful? Choose one approach to leadership (e.g., transformational, charismatic, or path-goal) and use this theory to demonstrate the importance of leadership.4. Describe impression management (IM) techniques and the impact they have on interview success. Include descriptions and examples of the self-focused IM techniques and how they might affect interview success. Finally, discuss who is more likely to engage in IM. 5. Mario owns a boutique furniture store for which Clinton is a long time supplier of pillows and decorative items. Because of repeated years of negotiations over prices, delivery dates, and products, Mario and Clinton have formed a mutually beneficial relationship. Please discuss some other outcomes of repeated negotiations.6. What is the difference between the mechanistic model and the organic model of organizational structure? Give an example of a company organized as mechanistic, and explain why a mechanistic structure is a good fit for this company. Give an example of a company organized as organic, and explain why an organic structure is a good fit for this company.1. When applying terms/concepts from the textbook, apply boldly and underlined formatting to those terms. Do not bold and underline entire sentences – just the key term/concept. Terms/concepts from the textbook do not need a citation.2. When applying concepts from the assigned resources, please use in-text citations.3. No reference list needed. For more information on Impression Management read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impression_management 

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

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

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

 Instructions For this assignment, you will investigate a social media public relations (PR) campaign by an organization. Some examples of platforms are LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and YouTube. The organizations can be national or local to your area. In this assignment, you will need to include the following components: Provide information about the social media platform. Provide information about the organization and its campaign. Discuss the campaign based on the information discussed in the Unit V Lesson. (Is it effective? What, if anything, can the organization do to improve PR through social media?) You will need to reference at least two academic sources. Web pages provided by a company or organization (e.g., an “About Us” page) will be accepted for this assignment as a valid, academic source. Use the standard five-paragraph format (introduction/body/conclusion). APA format should be used. The assignment should be a minimum of three pages in length. Content, organization, and grammar/mechanics will be evaluated For more information on Public Relations read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relations

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

 I have a paper that needs to be 525 words (total) in an APA-formatted Microsoft Word document due Tuesday12/1/20 Wk 1 – Apply Case Study Analysis  Read “Case 6: Fixer Upper: Expanding the Magnolia Brand” in your Connect textbook. Evaluate Magnolia Brands’ sustainable competitive advantage by analyzing the case study and answering the following questions in 525 words (total) in an APA-formatted Microsoft Word document: 1. How will the components of the external environment impact Magnolia Brands’ ability to realize their vision?2. Which are Magnolia Brands’ major competitors?3. What other factors are affecting the growth of Magnolia Brands?4. What internal factors must be considered for Magnolia Brands to achieve its vision and mission?5. What are some of Magnolia Brands’ strengths and weaknesses?6. How does the new show represent an opportunity in the home remodeling industry?7. What challenges or threats might Magnolia Brand face? Format your report following APA guidelines. Include a minimum of two (2) academic-based references in your report. Submit your assignment. Resources Center for Writing ExcellenceReference and Citation Generato Grammar and Writing Guides

Primary Discussion Response is due by Saturday, 11/28/2020, (11:59:59pm Central),. Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. One of the most important ways to understand people is to get a sense of their self-concept. Self-concept refers to how people see themselves; it is a combination of self-awareness and self-esteem. Self-concept often will dictate how an individual communicates with other people. Read the following article on developing ways to develop your self-esteem:  Guy Winch: 5 ways to build lasting self-esteem After you have read the article carefully, answer the following questions:  Which of these techniques do you think you could begin doing today to help improve your self-esteem and self-concept? Be specific and explain why you choose this technique and how you can put it into action.  Which of these techniques do you think you would have the most difficulty practicing? Be specific about why this technique would be difficult for you. How do you think developing your self-esteem and self-concept will make you a more effective communicator in the workplace? Provide specific examples to support your answer.  Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions: What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? What clarification do you need regarding the posting? What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings? For more information on Interpersonal Communication read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interpersonal_communication

Part 1 Identify effective leadership traits. Search for 10 business leaders who exemplify the selected leadership traits. Identify the company and job title for each business leader. Include a description of how the leader exemplifies the leadership trait. Describe if the leadership trait inspires followership and why. Part 2 Provide a 500-word summary that further explains your leadership philosophy based on leadership models and theories of your choosing. What will be your leadership style? Which traits do you believe will inspire others? What qualities do you believe will foster effective leadership? For more information on Effective Leadership read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Effective+Leadership&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

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