Category: Business and Management

Please follow the instructions submit what it’s asking for. Please sure to include data visualizations to substantiate the claims of the presentation.
BUS 225 Project Three Guidelines and Rubric
Competencies
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:
Utilize information from industry and scholarly sources to inform problem solving and decision making
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to solve problems and make decisions that impact organizations and their
stakeholders
Communicate professionally to diverse internal and external audiences
Scenario
Your presentation to the leadership panel of your company was well received. Now you must create a presentation for a wider audience—stakeholders from inside and outside the company—and include your decisions and recommendations, which were approved by the leadership panel. Remember that your presentation must convey professionalism and be visually appealing as well as informative.
Directions
Create a presentation of your research and data findings from Project Two including your decision and rationale.
Construct a professional business presentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify your key message to both internal and external stakeholders.
Illustrate your key points using visualizations.
Tell your story.
Specifically include the following in your presentation:
Communicate your decision about diversification based on your analysis of the data and research.
Use visualizations to tell the story of the (quantitative and qualitative) data.
Determine the likelihood of success based on the data and research collected.
Discuss the impact that moving to the new industry will have on the organization and its internal and external stakeholders.
Detail your recommendations for moving forward.
Summarize findings of the research performed.
Include research conclusions and reasoning.
Describe the rationale behind your recommendations.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit a Powerpoint presentation of 10 to 15 slides including speaker notes. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Submit a 6 to 8-page (double-spaced) memorandum to a decision maker, such as the president of the United States, a member of Congress, or a governor, on how to reform corporate ethics in American business today. As we have seen, legislation such as Sarbanes–Oxley has received considerable media attention but has not prevented such significant catastrophes as the global economic meltdown of 2008. Be prepared to propose policies that might help ameliorate or prevent corporate ethics lapses in the future. You will have the freedom to select any policy avenues that you think might help to strengthen and fortify corporate ethics, and your memo should set forth why your chosen policy pathway is important, articulate your ideas on how to remedy the issue of corporate malfeasance, and proffer some recommendations to the decision maker about how to improve overall corporate governance. Your prescription for change is not nearly as important as your ability to forecast potential challenges to the corporate board room and to predict possible ways the government could intervene to assist not only solid corporate governance but also the interests of individual shareholders. Be creative, synthesize course materials, and postulate ways to improve the corporate governance landscape from an ethical perspective.
You need to have at least three references and they to be cited in APA format.  You need to have Introduction, Body and Conclusion.  You need to use headings in the memo to help with its organization.  That means putting headings for all your major sections in this memo.  

Project Management Plan for LTA Tennis Foundation Grassroots Tennis Event
You cannot use AI; I have also attached the assessment brief and criteria for reference.
Objective:
The LTA Tennis Foundation is organizing a three-day event aimed at raising awareness about its mission to make tennis accessible and impactful nationwide. This event, funded in collaboration with UK ActiveKIDS (UKAK), also aims to highlight the efforts of UKAK.
Project Scope:
Project Start Date: May 20, 2024
Report Submission Date: June 28, 2024
Event Duration: Three days
Key Tasks:
Justification for the Project:
Develop a compelling business case outlining project objectives and deliverables.
Conduct a critical analysis to select an appropriate project management methodology, providing examples and benefits of its application.
Network Diagram and Critical Path Analysis:
Manually create a network diagram illustrating activity relationships, dependencies, and durations.
Calculate earliest and latest start and finish times (EST, LST, EFT, LFT), identify the critical path, and determine the project’s shortest completion time.
Represent these activities using a Gantt Chart in MS Project.
Stakeholder Analysis:
Identify and categorize internal and external stakeholders based on their interest and power.
Develop communication strategies using a stakeholder management matrix.
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS):
Create a clearly numbered WBS for the event activities.
Risk Analysis:
Identify and analyze 15 potential risks affecting the project.
Develop detailed risk management strategies and mitigations, presenting these in a table format.
Quality Management:
Define quality expectations, acceptance criteria, quality specifications, and control measures.
Present this information in a structured table.
Deliverables:
Comprehensive project management plan including a justification, methodology analysis, network diagram, Gantt Chart, stakeholder analysis, WBS, risk analysis, and quality management plan.
A professional report formatted according to guidelines, referencing at least five reputable sources in Harvard style.
Practicalities:
Adherence to submission guidelines including font size, line spacing, and formatting.
Confidentiality and academic integrity must be maintained throughout the project.
Additional Instructions:
Review the assessment brief, assessment criteria, and class presentations to ensure all requirements are met.
Incorporate insights and methodologies discussed during class sessions to align the project plan with learned best practices.
Given the comprehensive nature of the project management plan required for this assessment, I recommend creating approximately 12-15 slides. Here is a suggested breakdown:
Title Slide (1 slide)
Title of the report
Your name
Date
Introduction (1 slide)
Brief overview of the project
Objectives of the event
Project Justification (1 slide)
Business case
Objectives and deliverables
Methodology (2 slides)
Chosen project management methodology
Justification and examples
Network Diagram and Critical Path Analysis (2 slides)
Network diagram with activities and dependencies
Critical path analysis (EST, LST, EFT, LFT)
Gantt Chart (1 slide)
Representation of the activity list in MS Project
Stakeholder Analysis (2 slides)
Identification and categorization of stakeholders
Communication strategies (stakeholder management matrix)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) (1 slide)
Numbered WBS for the event activities
Risk Analysis (2 slides)
Identification of 15 potential risks
Risk management strategies/mitigations in table form
Quality Management Plan (2 slides)
Quality expectations
Acceptance criteria
Quality specifications
Control measures in table form
Conclusion (1 slide)
Summary of the project management plan
Final thoughts
References (1 slide)
List of references in Harvard style

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 9 in your course textbook and the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site..
Bullying often occurs in organizations and, in some cases, can go unchecked. A properly prepared organization works proactively to prevent bullying by having the proper training and policies in place. Even so, bullying may occur in an organization from time to time. During this assignment, operate from a management lens and address a bullying incident that occurred in a real organization. Research a bullying incident in an actual organization to complete the assignment.
This assignment consists of two parts. For the first part of this assignment, you will need to craft a memo that addresses the organizational response to bullying. The second portion requires you to elucidate three ways that would sufficiently and successfully communicate the memo to the organization.
Part 1: The Memo
For the first part of the assignment,
Create an organizational response that addresses the bullying incident in the workplace.
Identify how it will be addressed, mitigated and prevented.
Incorporate stats from the article Workplace Bullying: Costly and PreventableLinks to an external site. .
Outline four relevant points that an organizational training program could utilize to address the negative effects of the bullying incident in the workplace.
For guidance on writing a business memo, see the Writing Center resource Writing a Business MemoLinks to an external site..
Part 2: Analysis of Communication Technology
For the second part of the assignment,
Select three communication technologies to communicate the policy.
Formulate two benefits and one limitation of each selected technology.
Along with the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article, use at least two other credible sources in addition to the textbook to support your paper. 
The Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Bullying paper,
Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Student’s name
Name of institution 
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. as well as Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
Must use at least two credible sources in addition to the course text and the Workplace Bullying: Costly and Preventable article.
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view The University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

Homework Content
Reflect on the leadership theories presented in Ch 2, “The Leadership Equation” in Connect. (Chapter 2 screenshots attached. 
Create a comparison chart for at least 3 leadership theories to prepare for your Week 4 Summative Assessment. You will use this information to select leadership theories and approaches to support organizational change that aligns to your chosen organization’s mission and values next week.
Textbook The Art of Leadership 7th edition 2022
George Manning
Kent Curtis

I WILL ATTACH A PROPOSAL WITH A MIXED METHOD SINCE IT EVALUATES PRODUCTIVITY AND SATISFACTION. STILL, I NEED THE PAPER TO BE CHANGED TO ONLY PRODUCTIVITY AND QUANTITATIVE METHOD. EVERYTHING WITH MIXED METHODS SHOULD BE DELETED AND WE NEED A NEW HYPOTHESIS ONLY FOR THE QUANTITATIVE METHOD IN ORDER TO STUDY PRODUCTIVITY. ALSO, EVERYTHING WILL BE WITH EXISTING DATA MEANS NOTHING SHOULD SAY INTERVIEWS OR SO. ONLY EXISTING DATA. COLLECTING DATA AND HOW WE STUDY DATA, HYPOTHESIS ALL OF THAT SHOULD BE ADAPTED TO ONLY QUANTITATIVE METHOD AND ONLY EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY 

Using proper APA format, support your answers with scholarly research, examples, and evaluation. Appraise your peers’ postings and provide substantive feedback.
Evaluate and comment on the postings and views of at least two peers concerning their rationales and examples used to justify their responses.
Discussion Question
The following are common organizational barriers to innovation and entrepreneurial behavior:
Lack of management commitment
Vague or missing measures of performance
No incentives for success
Penalties for failure
Resistance to change (desire to keep a narrow market focus or cling to present products)
Conversely, the following are characteristics of organizations that encourage innovation and entrepreneurial behavior:
Supportive
Protective
Tolerant
Trusting
Sharing
Experimental
Discuss your current organization or one with which you are familiar, whether local, regional, national, or international in scope, in terms of these negative and positive organizational traits as they relate to innovation and entrepreneurial behavior.
The final paragraph (three or four sentences) of your initial post should summarize the one or two key points that you are making in your initial response.
Your posting should be about 1 page (400 to 500 words) in length.
Stuednts to respond to:
Student 1:
Brandon Boulware
My current organization is a company named iSolved which is a human capital management company that specializes in human resources platform that’s capable of processing all your needs in one. There are both positives as well as negatives in terms of organizational traits in which they influence innovation as well as entrepreneurial behaviors. For example, let’s take a look into the negatives which begins with the lack of lack of management commitment in terms of innovation. Granted the organization has survived for as long as it has based upon the current platform design and technology but often being an employee of isolved I understand the needs and the wants of those who purchase the software for their company. 
Management tends to overlook these needs and wants based upon them attempting to capitalize on short term goals instead of long-term financial aspects and in the process this noticeable issue causes organizations to not renew their contracts and proceed with competitors such as ADP or paychex. The lack of commitment is due to management does not emphasize the utilization of resources that are available in order to push innovation to the next level. In addition, isolved failure to push innovation does tend to create discouragement in employees such as myself because when clients call in requesting certain things that may be a legal concern and I understand this need and the service is not made available this can make the job a little more challenging being that there is nothing I can really do to assist the client or even to tell them when things will change.
Furthermore, the biggest setback at this point is the executives not being able to adapt to a changing environment. According to (Paul Lawrence), even the more petty forms of the resistance could be troublesome. In doing so, this leads to consistent layoffs within the organization and dismissal of good employees in order to cut cost in other areas. Whereas, on the other side the organization positive consists of great characteristics such as putting the people first and creating a somewhat fun work environment. 
The key performance indicator refers to the quantifiable measurements used in order to gauge an organizations overall long-term performance, (Alexandra Twin). Isolved KPIs in my department our based how many cases are closed on a daily. The average amount of cases that should be closed on a day-to-day basis is 15 as well as responded too. “Business compliance is a phrase that makes many an entrepreneur cringe, (Nellie Aklap). But despite the lack of affection for those two words, business owners must take them seriously, (Nellie Aklap). The possible consequences for noncompliance range from mild inconvenience to devastating disaster, (Nellie Aklap).
Inclosing within my organization there are both positives as well as negatives in this ever so changing market. Ultimately the lack of change is the key factor that’s prohibiting them from being able to keep up the larger names in human capital management and the only way to handle foreseeable change is to deal the culture that’s leads the organization. 
Reference:
Twin, A. (2024b, January 30). Kpis: What are key performance indicators? types and examples. Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/k/kpi.asp
Akalp, N. (2023, February 20). The consequences of noncompliance in business. CorpNet. https://www.corpnet.com/blog/the-consequences-of-noncompliance-in-business/#:~:text=There%20may%20be%20fines%2C%20back,to%20fulfill%20its%20compliance%20requirements.
Lawrence , P. (2024, April 18). How to deal with resistance to change. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/1969/01/how-to-deal-with-resistance-to-change
Student 2:
Sheila Pennyman 
Cultivating innovative thinking that leads to the development of new ideas, products, and services capable of enhancing our world is crucial for fostering creativity and driving progress. Overcoming barriers to innovation is essential for this purpose. Common barriers exhibited by most innovative organizations include: resistance to change, lack of management commitment, vague or missing performance measures, lack of incentives for success, and penalties for failure. To address these challenges, organizations should exhibit characteristics that promote innovation and entrepreneurial behavior. This includes being supportive of new ideas, protecting innovative projects from unnecessary scrutiny, being tolerant of calculated risks, building trust within teams, sharing knowledge and resources, and creating an environment that encourages experimentation.
The organization being analyzed is a medium-sized manufacturing firm with 2500 employees. The first barrier the organization faces is resistance to change. Many individuals may be inclined to adhere to the status quo, follow established procedures, or steer clear of uncertain situations (LinkedIn Community, 2024). The employees often resist change and hold a negative attitude towards implementing new processes or technology upgrades. Their reluctance to deviate from traditional work methods acts as a barrier to innovation. Many fear that automation may lead to job loss, prompting a collective opposition to technology implementation in process-related tasks. The next barrier is a lack of management commitment. This commonly occurs when team members, management, or stakeholders have conflicting goals, priorities, or expectations for an innovation project (LinkedIn Community, 2024). Misalignment in these areas can lead to confusion, conflict, or inefficiency during innovation. The lack of commitment can obstruct the successful execution of innovative initiatives and hinder progress toward achieving desired outcomes (Anthony et al., 2019).
Another barrier to innovation and entrepreneurial behavior is vague or missing measures of performance. Implementing new ideas often requires a significant amount of research and development, which can vary in duration from a few days to several months, based on the project’s complexity. Without clear targets and motivations to propel this process, there’s a risk that ideas may lose momentum and fail to advance. Another barrier is the lack of incentives for success. When no environment values and encourages innovation, inspiring people to think creatively and take risks can be difficult. Lead by example by demonstrating your commitment to innovation and emphasizing its importance for the organization. Foster and incentivize innovation, making it an integral part of your organizational values. The final barrier is the penalties for failure. The fear of facing consequences, criticism, or financial loss can be a significant barrier to taking risks, experimenting, or trying new things (LinkedIn Community, 2024). This fear can hinder people from exploring new opportunities, receiving feedback, and adapting to change.
The supporting organization possesses numerous attributes, such as providing stability and additional employee incentives based on individual and company performance. Employees should be willing to take ownership and demonstrate complete commitment (Hisrich & Kearney, 2013). Proper training development and awareness of advanced technology in their respective fields offer fresh perspectives to the employees, making them more mindful and proactively engaged in learning. Trusting employees with new projects and supporting their suggestions for new ideas enhances their loyalty to the company.
Many innovative organizations need to overcome common barriers that can hinder their progress. These barriers typically include resistance to change, a lack of commitment from management, unclear or missing performance measures, a shortage of incentives for success, and penalties for failure. To surmount these challenges, organizations need to embody specific characteristics that encourage and foster innovation and entrepreneurial behavior. This involves actively supporting new ideas, shielding innovative projects from unwarranted criticism, demonstrating tolerance for calculated risks, fostering trust within teams, promoting knowledge and resource sharing, and establishing an environment that actively encourages experimentation and learning.
References
Anthony, S. D., Cobban, P., Nair, R., & Painchaud, N. (2019, November). Breaking down the barriers to innovation. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/11/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-innovation
Anthony, S. D., Cobban, P., Nair, R., & Painchaud, N. (2019, November). Breaking down the barriers to innovation. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/11/breaking-down-the-barriers-to-innovation
Hisrich, R. D., & Kearney, C. (2013). Managing innovation and entrepreneurship (1st ed.). SAGE Publications.
Hisrich, R. D., & Kearney, C. (2013). Managing innovation and entrepreneurship (1st ed.). SAGE Publications.
LinkedIn Community. (2024). What are the most common barriers to innovation? Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-most-common-barriers-innovation-skills-creative-strategy
LinkedIn Community. (2024). What are the most common barriers to innovation? Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-most-common-barriers-innovation-skills-creative-strategy
Submission Details:
Submit your posting to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

This assignment enables you to demonstrate your understanding of the
relationship between marketing and ethical and responsible business practices
and evaluate your personal and professional development through the module.
The assignment is also designed to evaluate your ability to use reflection as a
tool in your development as a business professional; helping to prepare you for
work experience which is then assessed at level 5.

It’s like a scholarship based essay for 200  dollars – To be considered, please submit your completed application and 500-word
essay that includes the following:
• Please describe your career goals within the banking/finance industry.
• Outline any work experience, internships or related projects in the
financial industry that is helping you reach your goal.
• Include leadership experience, community service, extracurricular
activities and any other groups you are/were a part of that will impact
your career goals. 
My ultimate career goal is to become a leading financial analyst within a top-tier investment firm. I am passionate about analyzing market trends, evaluating investment opportunities, and providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Currently, I am doing an internship in the telecom industry, specifically within the IT help desk department, which has been incredibly beneficial in advancing my main career goals. ( I fail to establish a connection so make one like how it is helping me to achieve goal), and make it sense, As a Telecom Intern, I dived into the world of telecommunications with hands-on experience using Verint to enhance customer engagement and security. I managed access and deletion requests with precision, ensuring data protection compliance. My role included setting up and configuring phone systems to keep our team connected seamlessly. I also supported Vonage access, making VoIP services smooth and reliable for everyone. These tasks have honed my analytical skills and given me practical experience in problem-solving and financial analysis, which are directly applicable to my aspirations in the banking/finance industry. Additionally, the fast-paced and dynamic nature of the telecom industry has taught me to adapt quickly, I am an international student from a third world country so make it big and aspiration! Make it a very good essay. 

Assignment: How Products Are Perceived
Like computers, people undergo stages of information processing in which stimuli are input and stored. Unlike computers, though, people do not passively process whatever information happens to be present. In the first place, people notice only a small number of the stimuli in the environment, simply because there are so many different ones out there vying for attention. Of those noticed, people address an even smaller number and might not process the stimuli that do enter consciousness objectively. Each individual interprets the meaning of a stimulus in a manner consistent with their own unique biases, needs, and experiences. These three stages of exposure, attention, and interpretation make up the process of perception.
Checklist:
Select one of your favorite products (A good or service). Review online promotions for the product (View the company website, and do online searches)
From your review of unit readings and research of online promotions for your chosen product, answer the following:
Product
Write a brief description of your product. Include link to company online site.
Personal Stages of Perception
Describe personal stages of perception.
Explain three personal stages of perception for your product.
Semiotic Components
Define semiotic components of a marketing message.
List and describe three semiotic components used in promoting the product as stimuli to drive your sensory receptors to create an impression towards the product.
Stages of Information Process
Describe stages of information processing.
Using three different stages of information processing from promotion of your product in describing how they attempt to commit the product to memory.
Stimuli for Sensory Receptors
Define stimuli for sensory receptors and why marketers use them in advertisements.
Describe three factors used in promoting your product to drive stimuli for receptors to create a favorable impression for product adoption.
Positioning Strategy for Influencing Interpretation
Define positioning strategy for influencing the interpretation of advertising messages.
Describe three positioning strategy dimensions, in promotions used by the marketer for your product, to influence your interpretation of message meaning.
You are to write a minimum 750-word, double-spaced, 12-point font document in APA format. Include a separate title page and reference page. Submit your document to the Unit 2 Assignment Dropbox.