Category: Business and Management

There will be 3 assignments. And read the PDF article first.
These are the principles( underlined ):
Find Your Voice
Let Your Values Guide You
Say It In Your Own Words
Find Commitment Through Clarifying Values
Affirm Shared Values
Give People Reasons To Care
Forge Unity, Don’t Force It
Live The Shared Values
Spend Your Time And Attention Wisely
Watch Your Language
Ask Purposeful Questions
Seek Feedback
Teach Others To Model The Values
Confront Critical Incidents
Tell Stories
Reinforce Through Systems and Processes
Assignment 1
On a scale of 1 to 7, how well did Vittorio Colao demonstrate the principles of “Model the Way” from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge?
= very poor
= poor
= fair
= good
= very good
= excellent
= exceptional
Which of the principles from this module did Vittorio Colao use most effectively? Why?
Which of the principles from this module did Vittorio Colao use least effectively? Why?
Support your position with the appropriate application of the principles (see the above list for the 12 principles you can choose from for this module) and specific examples from the case study.
Assignment 2(the outline example is in the example file)
Using two (2) principles from the reading materials AND at least three (3) specific examples (courses of action) per principle to support your arguments, what should Vittorio Colao have done to use the principles from “Model the Way” more effectively to have become an even more exemplary leader? Make sure you support your arguments by integrating the reading material into the principles and the specific examples.
Assignment 3(Personal Reflection)
On a scale of 1 to 7, how well do you demonstrate the principles of “Model the Way” from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge?
= very poor
= poor
= fair
= good
= very good
= excellent
= exceptional
Which of these principles do you use most effectively?
Which of these principles do you use least effectively?
What should you do to use the principles of “Model the Way” more effectively?

the book for this course is Raines, S. (2020). Conflict management for managers: resolving workplace, client, and policy disputes. (2nd. Ed.). Rowman and Littlefield. 
Exercise N°1 of the week: Morale and engagement 
Instructions:
Read the statement carefully and answer the questions. 
Develop the activity  (minimum 3 pages Times Roman Numeral, APA, double-spaced and a minimum of 3 references. 
Create a survey that will be used to gain feedback on workplace morale and engagement within individual work units at your organization. What questions would you include? Explain the rational behind each questions. What are you looking to gather and why is that data of value?  How would you integrate this survey into the annual bonus or merit raise structure of your organization?
iam currently noy employed with an organization therefore lets use another organizattion and look at their overview

Please respond to the following:
Select a goods-producing organization and a service-providing organization of your choice. Suggest ways each organization can make aggregate planning decisions using the variables described in Exhibit 14.3 (page413) in the textbook, OM.
Compare and contrast the operational and managerial impacts of the aggregate planning decisions in terms of customer satisfaction.
Textbook: David A. Collier and James R. Evans. 2021. Operations and Supply Chain Management. 2nd edition Cengage Learning textbook

Using the theories and concepts of consumer behavior covered in AMB200 course, explain why consumers tend to apply more rational approach in making consumption decisions involving expensive products or services. Your essay should be approximately 300 words (+/- 10%). You must demonstrate adequate understanding of the theories covered in class and integrate relevant literature resources. Use 2 to 3 literature sources. Your essay should be brief and precise.
Lecture slides: Must read before start doing it
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QFXSZuzVRQEVv0EHFPxyNfzAmex_5VETG?usp=sharing 

In this assignment, you will explore key concepts related to social justice, including justice, fairness, equality, and bias. You will also explore how narratives affect perceptions of social justice and core principles of social justice. This part of the project will be the basis for the rest of your project and will help you apply your knowledge of concepts related to social justice.
Directions
First, consult the Project Guidelines and Rubric to review the scope of the project and the provided scenarios. Next, review the Scenario Profiles document, which provides information related to the scenarios and potential conflicts, and select a scenario. (You will select and analyze one of the three conflicts associated with your chosen scenario in a later module.) Choose a scenario for this assignment carefully, because you will use the same scenario for the project. Then, with your chosen scenario in mind, address the assignment prompts by completing Part One in the Project Template. The following is a preview of the scenarios and conflicts:
Scenario 1 – School
You are interacting with a very diverse group of peers this term who come from different cultures, socioeconomic statuses, ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more.
Scenario 2 – Personal 
It’s the time of year when you gather with friends and family. Recent events in the news that impact different cultures have caused differences of opinion related to issues of justice and fairness, creating conflict with those you care about. You are hosting the next holiday celebration with your family members and friends with diverse thoughts and opinions.
Scenario 3 – Workplace 
The organization you work for is expanding and acquiring an international business, increasing the total employee population from 500 to 10,000. Employees are located in multiple states and countries across the world.
Note: You can find the Project Template linked in the What to Submit section. You can find the Project Guidelines and Rubric and the Scenario Profiles document linked in the Supporting Materials section.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Project: Part One: Social Justice
Explain the difference between justice, fairness, and equality in the scenario.
Describe how bias can influence your perception of social justice in the scenario.
Describe how different narratives in society can impact your perception of social justice.
Describe the core principles of social justice in the scenario.
What to Submit
Submit your Project Template for grading. You will use the same Project Template for all of the project drafts and for the project. For this assignment, the Module Two Project Draft, you will complete Part One of the Project Template. You do not need to complete Part Two and Part Three of the template for this assignment. Additionally, no sources are required.  The scenario chosen is workplace. Have to be on the template only part 1 required 

Description
For this assignment, do the following:
Download the file Sample Data. (MGMT600_Unit 5 Sample Data.docx)
Prepare a chart similar to the one in the downloaded file to indicate whether the correlation between variables A and B were found to be positive, negative, or minimal. 
Provide an explanation and justification for your decisions.
In your own words, explain what it means if the correlation of 2 variables is positive, negative, or minimal (close to 0), and give an example of each.
What do you deduce from the correlations? Explain if you believe these to be short or long-term objectives and outcomes. 
What are the implications for Big D Incorporated regarding its client in the outdoor sporting goods? 
What are the implications for the penetration into the indoor sporting goods market? 
Also, how can you use the correlation tools to identify the variables in the research toward the expansion into the indoor sporting goods market?

In this discussion, you will consider interconnectedness as it relates to cultural systems, or shared cultures, and the role they play in addressing sustainability issues.
Discussing challenges that face our world often means investigating opinions and ideas different from your own. Remember to remain thoughtful and respectful towards your peers and instructor in your initial and response discussion posts.
Create one initial post and respond to at least two of your classmates. 
For your initial post, address the following: 
Explain what interconnectedness means to you.
How do you connect within your culture, local community, career field, or other contexts?
What is one popular culture example that relates to interconnectedness and sustainability?
Consider a song, television show, movie, video game, or fashion design that portrays connections with the earth, the environment, or other sustainability topics.
How well does your chosen example show the relationships between cultural systems, community, and sustainability? Explain

In this assignment, you’ll explore the interplay between sustainability and strategic business management in the pursuit of organisational competitive advantage. Furthermore, you will delve into the intricate dynamics of founder teams within entrepreneurial and business contexts, examining their responsibilities, incentives, and ethical dilemmas.
Critically assess how companies can formulate sustainability strategies and implement initiatives to bolster their long-term competitive edge, drawing insights from perspectives on strategic management. Additionally, analyse the nuanced interactions and challenges inherent in founder teams across different organisational settings.
Support your analysis with real-world case studies of companies that have effectively leveraged sustainability practices to enhance their competitiv

Assignment Background
Case Study: Apple, Inc.
This assignment addresses learning outcomes including:
Explain the rationale behind starting an entrepreneurial business.
Discuss the history of entrepreneurship in the United States.
Identify the type of people who are entrepreneurs.
Define an entrepreneurial business.
Apple, Inc. is an example of an entreprenuerial success story.
Assignment Guidelines
Using the FSW Library databases, conduct research on Steve Jobs (Apple, Inc.), and do specific research about the company from the time it was established until now.
Respond to each of the following questions and statements with complete sentence formatting, proper grammar, and punctuation, and a minimum of one paragraph each.
Include the question/statement in bold, followed by your response not in bold.
When did Steve Jobs start his business?
How did he start the business? Did he require capital? Did he have a partner? Discuss the outcome of your research.
Why did he grow and expand his business model?
Discuss how his entrepreneurial skills and knowledge assisted him to achieve the success that his company enjoys today. Discuss why he was successful.
Assignment Instructions
Please review the Rubric for additional information regarding grading criteria. Grading will be based on content, format, and demonstration of weekly reading assignments, learning objectives, and outside research. Direct quotes are not permitted. 
A minimum of 1 paragraph for each of the questions/statements – not including the title page and reference page.
A minimum of 2 peer-reviewed sources (not including the textbook) from the FSW library databases must be cited in the text of the paper. See the link to the Florida SouthWestern State College Library Research Tutorial.  Be sure to review how to find peer-reviewed (scholarly) articles. The FSW librarians and your instructor can also assist with researching the databases.
Do not use any textbook as a source.
All sources must have an author and date.
Do not use direct quotes. Be sure to paraphrase. Do not copy and paste. The FSW Writing Centers offer assistance with writing through virtual meetings. Grammarly.com is also helpful.
Do not use internet sources for support.
Use APA to properly cite all sources.
Make sure your paper begins with a Level One Heading: Introduction (Do not confuse an Introduction with an Abstract)
Include a properly formatted APA cover sheet.
Include a properly formatted APA reference page.
Use 12 point Times New Roman font
Double-space the entire paper.
Accurate In-text citations must be included.
APA documentation and formatting style used appropriately (including in-text citations, reference entries, and format).
A thorough analysis of the topic in relation to management, leadership, and course learning outcomes.
Spelling, grammar, and writing style.
Write in the third person – such as, “This researcher…”, “This student…”, Do not use “I”, “we”, “our”, “you”, or any other forms of indefinite you.
Avoid bullet points.

Deliberate strategies are planned, data supported, implemented, and managed. Emergent strategies are often unexpected, reactionary, and untested. Part of the process for strategic development is the establishment of metrics to measure the progressive success of the strategic plan. Based on the metric options discussed in Chapter 8 of the text, what types of measurement would be appropriate and necessary to support the change when considering the deployment of an emergent strategy? What are the potential consequences for ignoring emergent strategies? Research and discuss an emergent strategy implemented by an organization and its success or failure.
Guided Response: Your initial post must be specific and significant. The initial post must be between 300 and 350 words. You must support your post with at least two scholarly resources in addition to the text to defend your positions and findings. Use the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. document for additional guidance. Respond to at least four of your classmates’ posts during the discussion week. Responses to classmates must be substantive and further the discussion by debating and advancing the key points of their post.