Category: Project management

Risk management professionals work with businesses and organizations on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks and determining processes for changes. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI) Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)® Examination Content Outline and Specifications, the following knowledge areas are essential to the successful practice of project risk management:
Domain I: Risk Strategy and Planning
Domain II: Risk Identifications
Domain III: Risk Analysis
Domain IV: Risk Response
Domain V: Monitor and Close Risks
Note: Domains I & II start on page 8 of the PMI Examination Content Outline and Specifications.
Review the tasks under Domain I: Risk Strategy and Planning, and Domain II: Risk Identification.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 
Choose a task from each Domain and explain why that task is important to the overall project risk planning. What tools or resources could assist with each task?

Download and fill out the table identifying the top 3 factors that you think limit your ability to meet the goals of a project. For each factor, you should have a minimum of 3 sentences that detail why and/or how you feel this factor can limit project success. 

A company’s staff returning to the office post-covid (Project to Manage)
In the Week 3 Activity template, follow the detailed instructions on page 1.
Use the provided sample email on page 2 in the template as a guide to writing an email to your customer(s) on page 3, recapping your Agreement of Work meeting and suggesting a summary of:
the goals and objectives of the project (goals & objectives must be S M A R T – Specific and Measurable etc.).
a tentative deadline for the project (projects require a start and tentative completion date).
an initial idea of what resources will be needed to successfully complete the project (resources are skilled individuals and budget).
In your email, include and highlight the seven key terms from the textbook provided on the template, using each term correctly and in a professional context – not Define them.

Topic – Labor Market Trends: Analysis of trends in employment, wages, benefits, and other factors affecting the labor market, including globalization, technological advancements, and demographic shifts.
Instructions: You may write on any labor relations topic you choose. It can be one that is discussed in the main textbook by Holley et al., or any other labor relations topic you want to research. Your paper must be 3-5 pages, not including the ancillary pages: title page, table of contents, abstract or executive summary (recommended but not required), tables and graphics (if needed), and references. The papers must meet the following conditions: (1) identify the topic, history, development, and/or individuals associated with topic; (2) select at least two current (less than 5 years old) peer-reviewed academic journal articles based on the selected topic, provide a summary of each article and how they relate to the chosen topic; and (3) provide an example of how and where the topic applies to an organization you are familiar with which has a collective bargaining unit (union).
The APA (7th ed.) is the guiding manual for form and style for these papers.
You are expected to find relevant, recent, and credible research, a majority of which is no older than 5 years. Under no circumstances will references from dictionaries or encyclopedias be accepted as references, including online sources such as Wikipedia. No more than 15% of your paper should be from direct quotes. No references can be listed on the reference page that are not cited in the text of your paper. All papers must be double-spaced with 1″ margins, using Times New Roman 12-point font.

Today, warehousing plays a crucial role in the global supply chain. The history of the warehouse as we know it now is ancient. The storehouse has existed since Ancient Rome in its earliest forms. In the Horrae Galbae, a collection of large buildings built close to the Tiber River in the second century BC, the Romans kept grains. They constructed the Horrea Galbae at this time, which resembles contemporary warehouses in that it was used to store and retrieve products. The original warehouse was a vast complex of buildings along the Tiber River that encompassed roughly 225,000 square feet (about twice the area of a Manhattan city block) and included more than 140 different rooms. Along with a sizable public grain supply, it was also used to store imported items like wine, olive oil, and textiles. The Horrae Galbae housed the general grain supply and stored imported products, including food, wine, and olive oil. The Horrae Galbae is the first known warehouse-like structure because it held commodities for both short- and long-term periods so they could be easily accessed and transported. The evolution of warehouses in the late 1700s during the Industrial Revolution and how electricity and other technology advances during the Second Industrial Revolution changed the way inventory was stored. Sears, Roebuck & Co. was one of the first companies to see the possibilities of this expanding infrastructure. Directions: In a 2–3 page paper, PLUS including a title and reference page, research the mail-order corporation Sears, Roebuck & Co., which was the equivalent of Amazon.com at the time. They carried numerous products, including apparel, toys, appliances, medical supplies, and even home kits, which could be found in the Sears catalog. Detail how the company’s warehouse(s) operated, what methods they used to have the goods arrive at customers’ homes or businesses, and what impact the Sears catalog and especially the “Christmas Wish Book” had on how consumers shopped for products. Your paper must contain a title and reference page in APA 7 format, be written in Times New Roman 12 font, and be double-spaced.

I have attached strategic Audit Part I, to start, this is part 2 to continue this project ASSIGNMENT
Describe expectations for an assignment: Part II of the Strategic Audit will focus on the internal assessment of your selected company. You will address the following items in detail and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills. Internal Environment: Strengths and Weaknesses (SWOT) Marketing What are the corporation’s current marketing strategies and objectives?
Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance and/or budgets? Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies, and with internal and external environments? How well is the company performing in terms of analysis of market position and marketing mix (that is, product, price, place, and promotion) in both domestic and international markets? How dependent is the company on a few customers? How big is its market? Where is it gaining or losing market share?
What percentage of sales comes from developed versus developing regions? Where are current products in the product life cycle? Does marketing provide the company with a competitive advantage? How well does the company’s marketing performance compare with that of similar corporations? Finance What are the corporation’s current financial strategies and objectives? Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance and/or budgets? Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies, and with internal and external environments? Does finance provide the company with a competitive advantage? How well does the company’s financial performance compare with that of similar companies? Research and Development (R&D) What are the company’s current R&D strategies and objectives? Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance or budgets?
Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies, and with internal and external environments? Does R&D provide the company with a competitive advantage? Operations and Logistics What are the company’s current manufacturing/service strategies and objectives? Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance or budgets?
Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies, and with internal and external environments? What are the type and extent of operations capabilities of the company? How much is done domestically versus internationally? Which products have the highest and lowest profit margins?
Are manufacturing or service facilities vulnerable to natural disasters, local or national strikes, reduction or limitation of resources from suppliers, substantial cost increases of materials, or nationalization by governments? How well does the corporation perform relative to the competition? Is it balancing inventory costs (warehousing) with logistical costs (just-in-time)? Do operations provide the company with a competitive advantage? Human Resources Management (HRM) What are the company’s current HRM strategies and objectives? Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance and/or budgets? Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies and with internal and external environments? How well is the company’s HRM performing in terms of improving the fit between the individual employee and the job? Consider turnover, grievances, strikes, layoffs, employee training, and quality of work life. Does HRM provide the company with a competitive advantage? How does this company’s HRM performance compare with that of similar company? How well is the company managing the diversity of its workforce? What is the company’s record on human rights? Does the company monitor the human rights record of key suppliers and distributors?
Information Technology (IT) What are the company’s current IT strategies and objectives? Are they clearly stated or merely implied from performance and/or budgets?
Are they consistent with the company’s mission, objectives, strategies, and policies, and with internal and external environments? Does IT provide the company with a competitive advantage? How does this company’s IT performance and stage of development compare with that of similar companies? Summary of Internal Factors. Which of these factors are core competencies? Which, if any, are distinctive competencies? Which of these factors are the most important to the company and to the industries in which it competes at the present time? Which might be important in the future? Which functions or activities are candidates for outsourcing?

Using MS Project, Primavera, Project Libre, Smartsheet, or a suitable substitute, create a project schedule for the attached case study.
Requirements:
A project schedule using MS Project or suitable substitute is completed and includes tasks, deliverables, and milestones.
The project schedule includes start and finish dates, durations, and dependencies.
The project schedule includes resource assignments and budget.
Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with few or no errors. (APA formatting is required or style-specified in assignment).

Review the results of the pre-activity exercise. (
Select one of the scenarios from the initial prompt that you categorized as a project and one scenario that you categorized as operational work, defending your assessments.
Identify specific elements of the scenarios that support your assessments.
Use citations (either paraphrase or use direct quotations and, in either case, cite appropriately) from the assigned class materials to support your positions.
Reflect on how your personal definition of project management influenced your categorization.
My Personal Definition for Project Management: When I think of project management, I would define it as coordinating diverse talents to align them towards a common objective. It’s like being the captain of a ship, navigating through waves and ensuring smooth sailing even when unexpected storms arise. In essence, project management, in my opinion, is about harnessing the power of collaboration and problem-solving to deliver impactful solutions.
My Answers for the Pre-Activity Exercise: 
Building the Burj Al-Arab hotel in Dubai – Project
Participating in a luxury tour from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon – Operations
Acquisition of the CITGO Asphalt Refining Company refinery in Savannah, GA – Operations
Development and release of the third version of Windows (Windows ME) in the 9x line – Project
Organizing an annual employee appreciation event – Operations
Manufacturing the Tesla 3 automobile at the Fremont Factory in 2022 – Operations
Filing your 2022 taxes – Operations
Producing an annual 10-K report at a publicly-traded company as required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Operations
Receiving major release updates to applications through a continuous release cycle – Operations
Writing and executing a contract – Project
Reference:
https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/core-competencies-successful-skill-manager-8426
(Week 1 Reading Reference attached)

After reading the CMM vs. Agile case study, the case ends without a firm decision. If you were Fenton, what is your decision? In less than 100 words, explain.

please write about the ” How International business’ influence on local cultures and traditions” please write 500 words and use free access of references. also, complete the form. I will upload the instructions and forms.