Demonstrate a knowledge of the core principles, theories and differing methods of communication and collaboration within a range of organisational contexts.

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A well-rounded set of communication and collaborative skills are essential in today’s world. Managers and leaders need to develop these skills to ensure effective performance and a sustained competitive edge. This assignment will allow you to explore your communication and collaborative working skills and develop actions which will enable you to reflect how to enhance your skills further.

Using Gibbs Reflective Cycle write a reflective blog of 1,500 words with three entries over the course of the first three weeks on this module. Your audience are the readers of Weebly. Key aspects of your reflection should focus on the following areas; Reflection on your communication and collaborative working skills, how have these been enhanced, use examples to support this. You will also reflect on key skills you need to improve and develop further and how? Lastly you will reflect on your Belbin’s team roles. Do you agree/disagree with them and why?

The Coursework should demonstrate ;

1 Demonstrate a knowledge of the core principles, theories and differing methods of communication and collaboration within a range of organisational contexts.
2 Reflect upon their own interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills and identify areas for improvement.

 

Discuss how lean supply chain principles work and improve one of the following: hospital, fast-food restaurant, supermarkets, car dealership, or any manufacturing company.

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Respond to class mate post on topic: From a Christian worldview, discuss how lean supply chain principles work and improve one of the following: hospital, fast-food restaurant, supermarkets, car dealership, or any manufacturing company. You can also include any example of a Christian business that adheres to Christian business principles, and at the same time, improving the company’s operational performance.

Classmate post:Lean principles and health care

Lean supply chain principles are powerful principles that have the potential to revolutionize entire industries. This is especially true of the information technology and automotive industries. The Toyota lean production system is an example of a system that has revolutionized the automotive industry by eliminating several forms of waste and improving its employees’ positions in the company (Chase & Jacobs, 2018).

Chick-Fil-A is an example of a fast-food restaurant that has embraced and effectively adopted lean principles. The company has adopted a lean methodology when building new fast food locations. According to Haley Wright, “Chick-fil-A uses an industrialized construction approach to the design, which entails constructing sections of the building away from the site to save time and improve quality and consistency” (2019).

One industry that would benefit from lean principles is the health care industry. The main benefit that lean supply chain principles can bring to the health care industry is improving its employees’ treatment. Health care workers suffer from poor mental and physical health due to their profession’s increasing demands, with very little support for their wellbeing (Joseph & Joseph, 2016). The health care industry could adopt a better view of their employees. They should view them as assets and, in doing so, give them the support they so desperately need. Things like workplace wellness programs, more paid time off, and bonuses would help improve healthcare workers’ condition.

Examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures

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XWT1: Performance Management PlanPA GE 1Accounts Payable Manager Job DescriptionPosition Title: Accounts Payable ManagerSupervisory Level:Manages Accounting SupervisorsReports To:Accounting DirectorGeneral Responsibilities:Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Accounts Payable. Managesand coordinates activities of workers in calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records.Essential Tasks:•Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws•Oversee accounts payable to ensure the company’s financial obligations are met in an efficient and timely manner•Code and processinvoices, ensuring proper general ledger account codes are used

•Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries

•Prepare monthly and yearly accruals and adjustments for the accounting cycle•Ensure all account aging issues are identified, communicated, and resolved in a timely manne

r•Provide detailed account variance analyses

•Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates and expedite workflow

•Examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures

•Process quarterly federal, state, sales, and use tax payments•

Prepare various year-end schedules and provide information for annual audit•Compile reports required by management and government agenciesEducation and Experience:

•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

•Three years’related experience, including general accrual accounting procedures

•Supervisory experience preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills

•Appliesgenerally accepted accounting principles and procedures

•Calculatesfigures and amounts and appliesprinciples of accountin

•Is highly organized, detail oriented, analytical, and self-motivated and hasa team attitude

•Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced proficiency in Excel

•Demonstrates the ability to multitask, work under pressure, plan,and problemsolve

•Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

Identify data requirements and the appropriate data collection instruments required for effective business decision making

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1. Identify data requirements and the appropriate data collection instruments required for effective business decision making
2. Conduct appropriate analysis and clearly communicate findings to a stated audience

Justify why strategic planning is important for the viability and success of the organization.

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The purpose of this assignment is to practice justify why strategic planning is important for the viability and success of the organization. This activity will reinforce key knowledge related to strategic planning.

Instructions

For this activity, you must:

  1. Read pages 1-4 of Implementing a Total Reward Strategies
  2. Use the Strategic Planning Template to complete the activity.

Format

  • Length and space: 3-4 pages max.
    The cover page is not included in the total number of pages and enter your answers in each associated column on the template.
  • Font type: Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman
  • Font size: 12 points
  • File type: Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX)

Critically discuss some of the cross-cultural leadership challenges faced by Ghosn and how these were overcome (20%).

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Assignment 1 case study (50%)Turnaround at Nissan (see Yukl textbook pages 429-430). Below are the questions that you need to answer relating to the case study.

Assignment 1

Questions:

1.What was done to improve efficiency, adaptation and human relations, and how were the potential trade-off’s among the performance determinants handled? (20%)

2.What effective change management practices were used at Nissan? (30%)

3.Which leadership styles (or competencies) best describe Ghosn’s leadership at Nissan? Critically discuss the effectiveness of these styles? (30%)

4.Critically discuss some of the cross-cultural leadership challenges faced by Ghosn and how these were overcome (20%).It is important to stress that this is a critical evaluation of the effectiveness of an organisational leader. You are required to justify your analysis using theory, research evidence and interpretations about the leader. Word Limit (2500 words not including references & appendices)

How would you characterize De la Vega’s style as a follower? What tactics might help improve his relationship with Bussard? Explain.

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CEO Tony Bussard apparently wanted to relinquish none of the power when he agreed with board members of Alvon Biometrics to maintain control over the financial and administrative side of the company while naming a COO to oversee day-to-day operations. Juan Carlos De la Vega was hired as COO for the company. De la Vega came to Alvon from a smaller rival company and was initially excited about his new position and the future of Alvon. But De la Vega’s exciting new position came with its own set of frustrations as he tried to plunge into the rapidly changing technology while simultaneously fitting into the organization and tip-toeing around Tony Bussard’s ego. One year into the job, De la Vega was still wondering what was expected of him. De la Vega’s earnest efforts to get guidance about his responsibilities seemed to be brushed aside by the CEO.
The confusion about De la Vega’s role also filtered down the ranks. Employees, expecting initiative from De la Vega, remained uncertain about his range of responsibilities. Even one year later, employees were reluctant to take a chance on angering Bussard by shifting their attention and allegiance to De la Vega. De la Vega knew it was time for clarity.
Questions:
If you were De la Vega, what would you do at this point? Do you think De la Vega has waited too long to make a substantial change in his relationship with Bussard? Why?
How would you characterize De la Vega’s style as a follower? What tactics might help improve his relationship with Bussard? Explain.
If you were in De la Vega’s position, what would you have done from the beginning? Be specific about your actions and timing.

Identify the videos by title, AND explain what you learned.

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Tell us the 10 most important things you learned after watching the video (there is no right or wrong, it is your opinion that counts). Be sure to identify the videos by title, AND explain what you learned. If you only say WHAT without the EXPLANATION, you will earn HALF of the points.

Analyze employment and labor laws and regulations that impact these areas of HRM listed below and the relationships between employees and employers.

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Analyze employment and labor laws and regulations that impact these areas of HRM listed below and the relationships between employees and employers.

Performance management
Human resources planning, recruitment, and selection
Human resources development
Compensation and benefits
Employment and labor laws and regulations

Explain how the functions of HRM work together in order to optimize organizational and employee behavior.
Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph

Assess the attractiveness of the UK market for further growth and identify the potential benefits that can be derived from a further worldwide expansion.

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Assess the attractiveness of the UK market for further growth and identify the potential benefits that can be derived from a further worldwide expansion. The assessment should consider the impact (negative or even positive for some industries) that Covid-19 global pandemic brought along with its implications to the national economies worldwide including the UK one.

(40 marks)

The company is examining the possibility to expand further worldwide in one specific country first [i.e. could be one of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), could be one of the N11 ones (Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam) or could be any other country worldwide that provides potential for expansion there] and the company’s CEO would like to seek your advice about the feasibility for entering that new country.

You are required to examine the following aspects of internationalisation and provide recommendations based on the analyses you have carried out:

(a) Suggest only one country to enter and based on thorough analysis provide the rationale for choosing this country for international expansion. (40 marks)

(b) Suggest Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for the investment. For instance, Business Ethic issues (i.e., employment practices, environmental degradation, human rights, corruption) or any other related CSR initiative should be suggested here as an advice to the CEO. (20 marks)