Management

Project Details
You and your team are Management Consultants specializing in the area you have chosen (see suggested topics below). Your task is to share your expertise with clients through the following steps:

1.) Provide information about your subject area. You should describe the process and key terms associated with the subject. Also, explain why this subject is so important to the contemporary manager’s role.

2.) Develop a list of questions you will use in an interview with your clients to determine your client’s strengths or needs in this area.

3.) Interview a small business manager/owner (a business between 2 to 50 employees) and a manager in a large corporation (more than 500 employees)

4.) Analyze how well they are applying the principles of your topic.

5.) Recommend any additional training, processes or systems your clients could put in place to enhance their management function in this area.

6.) Compare how a small business owner/manager copes with this function versus a large business or corporate manager.

7.) Share your findings with the class in a brief (10 to 12 minute) presentation.

Final Project Topic Proposal
Submit the following by the deadline for approval:
Content Page:
1. Topic is Workforce diversity
2 .Create a Thesis Statement (What are your goals for the Paper?)
3. Identify the two companies you will be comparing. Target and Walmart
4. Identify 3 articles that support your thesis and create a Works Cited page

Format of Final Paper
Cover Page: Include Topic, Team Member Names, Date

Table of Contents: Include initials of students who worked on each section, major headings are listed below and should be used for development of this page and it should include page numbers.

Introduction: Approximately one to two paragraphs. Give the name and describe the two businesses where you interviewed a manager. You should include the type of business and the manager’s role in the business. Also, explain which topic you chose to focus on in your research and interviews.

Summary of Research on Subject Area: Approximately two to three pages. Using a minimum of five outside resources (in addition to the text), research your chosen area. Describe the principles and key terms associated with your subject. Also, explain why the subject is important to the contemporary manager’s role.
**In text citations required for researched resources**

Summary of Interviews: Approximately two pages for each interview. Summarize the interviews. You should first concentrate on the large company. It should not be in Q and A format. Rather, simply describe what you learned about how the manager and that company apply the principles of your topic.

Analysis: Based on your research and what you have learned in class about your chosen subject area, analyze the business’ use of this topic. What does the business do well? What could they improve upon? What recommendations do you have for the managers you interviewed?

Comparison: Compare the similarities in the two companies. Contrast the differences.

Conclusion: Approximately one paragraph. State what you learned from this experience and how it might apply to your world.

Works Cited: Using MLA format

Appendix: Add a clean copy of your interview questions and any other support material you find useful.

Teamwork: Identify how you contributed to the project in the Table of Contents (student initials). All participants should rank themselves and other team members on teamwork and contribution. The instructor will provide a form for doing this. This heading not included in the Table of Contents.

Presentation: The team will present their findings to the class using visual aids and presentation skills. This heading not included in the Table of Contents. The following points must be made in the presentation. All must present.

Introduction of the companies studies
Present topics and research findings
Recommendations and Conclusions
Presentations should be between 10-12 minutes.

Guidelines for an “A” Paper
Demonstrates an outstanding understanding of the chosen management topic. Through research of the topic demonstrates its advantage to the management process. Thoroughly reviews all aspects and uses of the topic. Conducts a well thought out interview that relates this topic to the client’s business, culture and management style. Clearly summarizes the client’s responses and analyzes how well this management process is working or not working in the organization. Compares the use of this process in a small business and a large business. Few, if any spelling, grammar or formatting errors. Paper in proper MLA format (In text citations and Works Cited page)

Guidelines for an “A” Presentation
The team (and each member) gives a clear, interesting and fluid presentation to the class. Appropriate technology used in a supporting manner. Slides are clear, easy to read, and aid the progression of the discussion for both the team and the audience. Minimal use of notes or reading from the screen. Individuals are not stationary behind the podium. Individuals expected to project their voices so the material can be heard by everyone. Language should be devoid of verbal pauses such as “ah”, “um”, “like”, “you know”, etc. Professional language and use of business terminology required.

methods used to deliver case management and the roles case managers need to take in order to provide services. As case management services are delivered across various settings and populations of individuals, case managers often need to assume multiple roles in order to best provide services to their clients. One aspect of human services case management may involve providing effective services for individuals involved in drug-related crimes.

In a report published by the Department of Justice, Drug Court Case Management: Role, Function, and Utility (attached) (Monchick, Scheyett, & Pfeifer, 2006 – you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access this file), the key components of case management in the drug-court setting are outlined. Read through the 10 components described in the report on pages 13-15 and apply the role(s) the case manager is performing in each component.

Next, explain whether you think the case manager is sufficient enough support for the drug-court client in each component or if you feel that the family, peers, or client should also serve as a case manager. Support your positions with evidence from the text.

You Must restate each key component.

choose the role(s) the case manager is performing in each component (advocate, broker, coordinator, consultant, cost containment, counselor, planner, problem solver, and recordkeeper).

support your ideas with evidence and examples from the text.

determine whether additional case management is needed in each component from family, peers, or client and how that support would be used to help the client.

use APA style for all references and in-text citations.
NO PLAGIARISM
AIM FOR 700 WORDS

Athletes at your university have gotten into trouble using social media. You have been hired to create a social media policy for the athletic department. Identify the three main components of the policy, and describe how you would explain to the athletes why you created each of them. Remember to cite any sources you use (refer to the APA handout for citation help).
must be at least 500 words.

Please Read below first:

You will be “working” as the Risk Manager for a 2 year old start up. The startup started as a SaaS based platform that initially provided its customers with a complete weight-loss and fitness program tailored to the individual user, but has expanded to fitness apparel under the logo MMS. MakeMeSlim is privately held, but is interested in going public sometime in the future. In 2 short years, MakeMeSlim has expanded from its 2 founders, who are still substantially involved, to over 300 employees. Some additional facts:

MakeMeSlim collects information about its users, including:
-Name, address, health issues, current weight, goal weight, and food preferences
-Credit Card Information for a monthly charge
-MakeMeSlim uses a third party hosting site and Google Analytics to collect additional information about Users.
-MakeMeSlim has been using a third party to handle its credit card information.
-MakeMeSlim was started by 2 sisters, and as the company has grown they have hired mostly family for the top management positions.
-The company has not considered any legal issues, and its privacy policy, terms of use have not been updated since the company started.
-The clothing line is designed by a third party, but created and sold by MMS
-The distribution center is located in North Carolina, but the company’s main headquarters is in Philadelphia, PA.

Please Write a Professional Memo:

As MMS (MakeMeSlim) grows, it has been brought to the attention of the C-Suite that manufacturing the product in Asia would be more cost effective. Aside from the obvious tax issues, etc., consider the risks of moving such a large portion of the manufacturing overseas. Particularly consider issue of data transfers, intellectual property rights and international data privacy laws. In a memo to the C-Suite, address these risks and any other additional risks you believe the company should consider before deciding to move operations. You are welcome to consider the current domestic political climate, geo-political issues and PR. Be sure to completely and fully examine the risks, provide legal support (where applicable), and any real-life examples.

Please note that these are memos to a C-Suite, so be professional and persuasive.

For the Session Long Project you will be applying the concepts in the background materials to your own personal experiences in the workplace. For this first SLP assignment you will choose a supervisor that you personally worked for and got to know well, and compare and contrast this supervisor’s leadership characteristics with your own personal leadership characteristics using the concepts from the required background materials. Carefully reflect on your supervisor’s traits, behaviors, and leadership styles. Then write a 2- to 3-page paper addressing the following issues:

Overall, is your current role more of a leadership or a management role? How about your supervisor? Are they a manager or leader? Refer to the section on “Differences between Leadership and Management” in Chapter 10 of Hiriyappa (2010).
What key differences in leadership traits do you see between yourself and your supervisor? Refer to specific leadership traits discussed in the required textbook chapters.
What key differences in leadership behaviors do you see between yourself and your supervisor? Refer to the concepts of being task-oriented, or people-centered/relationship-oriented that are discussed in the required background materials.
How would you compare your own leadership style with that of your supervisor? Consider leadership styles discussed in the background text materials such as autocratic style, participative/democratic style, and laissez-faire/free-rein style.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Follow the assignment instructions closely and follow all steps listed in the instructions.
Stay focused on the precise assignment questions; don’t go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials
List supporting references and cite sources in proper format.
Use appropriate writing style in essay form (organization, grammar, and spelling).
Include both a bibliography and in-text citations. See the Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper, including pages 11-14 on in-text citations. Another resource is the “Writing Style Guide,” which is found under “My Resources” in the TLC portal.
Hiriyappa, B. (2009). Chapter 10: Dynamics of managerial leadership. In Organizational behavior. New Delhi: New Age International. [EBSCO eBook Collection]

Now take a look at the following book sections to gain more insights into leadership traits and leadership behaviors:

Bauer, T., & Erdogan, B. (2012). Chapter 12.2: Who is a leader? Trait approaches to leadership. In Organizational behavior. Saylor Academy.

Bauer, T., & Erdogan, B. (2012). Chapter 12.3: What do leaders do? Behavioral approaches to leadership. In Organizational behavior. Saylor Academy.

Please note that this is for a Christian University and includes a faith-based element.

The major responsibilities of human resources management (HRM) are attracting, developing, and maintaining a quality workforce. Research an organization, with which you are familiar, that is in need of a change and present how you will manage the change process by incorporating the three essential duties of HRM. Throughout this assignment, teammates will need to demonstrate skills for effective collaboration, negotiation, and teamwork.

Each CLC group will choose one subsystem to change and create a PowerPoint presentation of 12-15 slides (including title and reference slides) addressing the following questions that pertain to the major human resource management responsibilities and to change management. Strengthen your recommendations by showing how your proposed changes are working in another similar organization that is successful.

Address following in your presentation:

1. Provide an overview of the organization you have chosen including three subsystems of the organization, three stakeholders of the organization, and the reason for selecting this organization.
2. What one major organizational subsystem needs to be changed in the organization? Justify your choice. 3. How does it compare to a similar successful organization? How will the subsystem change affect the two other subsystems within the organization that you have identified and how will you realign the total system?
4. Identify and explain how you would ensure that the proposed change will satisfy any three stakeholders of the organization?
5. How should the organization attract, develop, and maintain the workforce required to bring about your proposed change?
Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about attracting a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above: human resource planning, recruitment, or selection.
Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about developing a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above: (and this must tie in to 5a too): employee orientation, training and development, or performance appraisal.
Choose at least one of the following in your discussion about maintaining a quality workforce to support the change in Questions 2 and 3 above (and must relate to 5a and 5b): career development, work-life balance, compensation and benefits, employee retention and turnover, or labor-management relations.
Integrate a faith-based or worldview-based component in the presentation and make a clear connection on how it informs the groups’ management practices. (NOTE: Individuals all have a worldview, and that worldview influences their decisions, values, and perceptions. It also affects how they manage people, or think they should be managed. For this assignment, this requirement relates to the worldview of the presenters.)

Students must submit their Peer Evaluations before midnight on the due date of this assignment.

Include at least four academic references to support your position. One of them should directly relate to the company discussed in your presentation and another to the organization to which you are comparing it. These needed to be cited within your presentation not just as references at the end of the presentation.

Include slide notes with your presentation.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

lululemon is a popular yoga and activewear apparel company. The management and leadership challenges facing lululemon and write a report to the following questions.

1. What are the social and cultural factors impacting leaders within Lululemon? (450 words) – min 4 references

2. What are three recommendations that should be adopted by the leadership at Lululemon in managing people, raising morale, and ensuring improved motivation among staff? (700 words) – min 7 references

3. Using examples from the case what are the challenges confronting leaders/managers in today’s contemporary society? (1,100 words) – 10 references

Task summary

Examine and analyse the reading on the following page (Leadership, culture and transition at lululemon) and respond to three questions.

The case material:- lululemon.pdf

•References to other readings to support and contextualise your opinion is required.

• You should have roughly 4 references per 500 words from the CQU library and Google scholar(general web sites are not academic sources).

• Your report will be marked using the Case Study Rubric below.

• APA style.

This unit’s individual assignment requires a bit of fieldwork and good deal of personal reflection. Be sure to view Adam Grant’s video prior to beginning the assignment. By completing this assignment you have an opportunity to help someone who has helped you to feel more energized and committed to their life’s work as well as learn a good deal about effective leadership.

In the video Always Wear Dark Suits Adam Grant describes a five-minute intervention he used to dramatically improve university fundraisers’ job performance and work satisfaction. Looking back over your work and academic career, identify one individual (still living) who had an important and positive effect upon your life. This person could be a teacher, coach, boss, or religious leader. Write a very brief summary of how this person positively affected you. Contact the person either in-person or by phone. The assignment requires you to have a live conversation with the person you select.

Do NOT use social media, such as Facebook, as a replacement for a live conversation.
Choose a different individual if you are unable to have a live conversation with the person you selected.
During your conversation, share the ways in which she or he positively affected you and helped shape the person you are today. Write a summary of your experience covering the following points:

Who is the person you identified and what role did they play in your life, e.g., boss, teacher, etc.
How did he/she affect you in a positive way?
What was your experience like when you shared the impact the person as had in your life as you interacted with that person?
What are the implications of this activity for leaders who want to create high-performing organizations?
NOTE: Do NOT write a general paper about a person who had a positive influence on your life. The main focus of your assignment should be the use of Grant’s five-minute intervention to express appreciation.

Individual should be named Jill Coker, she is the All Access Arts Director for Arts Council Oklahoma City (www.artscouncilokc.com), she is my coworker. Young professional graduated from Oklahoma City University. Wise beyond her years. Gives insight on overlooking adversity, professionalism, ways to grow as a person at work and in personal life.

With relevant example of your choice, explain the important framework for managing operations  used by production firm 

Case StudyTony’s Dismissal from Syarikat Zumaju Sdn. Bhd.The Information Technology Manager reported to the HR Manager that Tony had sent several highlyconfidential company files to his personal email address. This had been discovered when a random checkof all computers used by managerial level staff was conducted. The CEO of the company was furious at thisseeming betrayal. He wanted Tony to be dismissed immediately, without notice. He was very reluctant toaccept the HR Manager’s argument that proper procedures must be followed before Tony could be dismissedfor misconduct.Case Questions1 What are the procedures that the Human Resource Manager should follow in a situation like this?2 What are the possible consequences if the Human Resource Manager terminates Tony’s service withoutfollowing proper procedures?