Can you please just write one page on the ratios for Ford compared to the Industry?
So for Ford, their 2016 was split into quarter 1&2 where as the rest of the years were just together. But compared to the industry it was just 2016,2015,2014,2013 and not quarters.
So to clarify: Industry was just split into 4 years. Ford was split into 3 years and 2 quarters.
Based on all of your readings in the texts and your self-awareness as a manager and strategic leader, present an overview of seven major themes we have encountered in this course. Evaluate your personal and professional attitude and abilities in each of the seven areas. Analyze the advantages to be gained by organizations that engage in strategic thinking, planning, and implementation processes. Briefly outline common pitfalls to be avoided.
You may use first person for the self-evaluation sections of the paper. Otherwise, write in third person. Write approximately 5-7 pages and included appropriate scholarly documentation, citations, and APA format.
Introduction
Brief introduction about what this paper will entail
Paragraph 1:
Para A-Define strategic thinking and strategic planning in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to explain how a Human Resource department can use these.
References used:
Tracy pp. 1-20, 26-34 (chapters 1-3, 5-6);
HBR Appendices A & B;
Simons pp. 1-16 (Introduction);
Kim & Mauborgne, pp. 1-23 (Chapter 1)
Paragraph 2:
Para A-Write on the importance of building strong internal relationships in 3rd person
ParaB-1st person explain how one can strengthen these within a Human Resource office.
Reference used:
Simons, Chapter 6
Paragraph 3:
Para A-Describe the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) uses and its advantages in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to explain how a Human Resource department can use one.
Reference used:
Balanced Scorecard Institute. (2013). National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Case Study. https://www.theinstitutepress.com/uploads/7/0/0/1/7001740/nmdp_case_study_cr7_october_2013.pdf
Paragraph 4:
Para A-Explain how focus, divergence, and compelling tag line are essential to Blue Ocean success in 3rd person
Para B-1st person to give an example (from own experience) to illustrate how a Human Resource organization has used all three (focus, divergence, a compelling tag line) to create a successful Blue Ocean enterprise.
References used:
Kim & Mauborgne, pp. 49-143 (Chapters 3-6)
Paragraph 5:
Para A-Write about assumptions in 3rd person
Para B-1st person write about its roll in strategy and how it can affect an office.
References:
Tracy pp. 51-60 (review of Chapters 10-11)
HBR Sections 3-6
Paragraph 6
Para A- Describe the importance of strategic focus in 3rd person
Para B-1st person write how should strategic focus align with and reflect in a Human Resource organization’s mission, vision, and values?
Paragraph 7
Para A– Select one of the characteristics in Simon’s section “Creating Shared Responsibility for Success” or “Compensation and Commitment.” and talk about it.
Explore news/current events to locate a business that has a complex problem which needs to be addressed. The problem may be related to any business topic (i.e. accounting, marketing, legal, etc.).
It is suggested that you select a recent problem of a public company, which will ensure that you will have access to the information necessary to complete your project.
As you select an organizational problem for your class project, it is important that you select an organization that is interesting, possibly useful to you in your career, industry, or interests. An organization or industry you are interested in should give you better access to information.
Identify an article (from one of the academic journals listed below) that you believe represents an interesting and exciting development in the field of organization studies. Briefly outline the main arguments proposed by the article and critically discuss why you think this article is important.
Compare and evaluate the process of innovation within each organisation using a range of innovation theory.
1. Data Memo:
You will write a “Data Memo” outlining the key findings of your data analysis as well as suggestions for how your intended audience should respond to your findings. This memo will be derived from the Story Points Tableau work.
The Data Memo needs to include:
• Prepare a 1,500-word minimum memo (excluding title page and references)
• Reference at least two external sources (studies, news articles, reports) that put your data into context. From example, if you have data about vaccination rates in local schools, as outside source may be a study examining what rate of vaccination is required for “herd immunity”.
• Your memo should include a clear recommendation for your audience of what steps they should take in response to your analysis. Base this suggestion on who your intended audience is. For example, a CEO could hire more staff. An advocacy group could create a new awareness campaign.
Mixed methods research provides a new way for some researchers to tackle a complicated research problem.
The key purpose is to investigate the problem by using the advantages of both quantitative and qualitative methods to enrich the approach. However, at the same time, it requires knowledge of both methods of data collection and analysis and a good reason for the choices made.
For this week’s Key Concept Exercise, you will consider whether a mixed method would fit (or not) your research topic-problem and the anticipated barriers to data integration.
To prepare for this Key Concept Exercise:
Read the Required Learning Resources for Week 8:
-Barriers to Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Research by Bryman, A.,, in Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Vol. 1/Issue 1. Copyright 2007 by Sage Publications Inc. Journals. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc. Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.
-Harper, G.M. (2013) ‘Mixed methods research’. Salem Press Encyclopedia, Research Starters, EBSCOhost, (Accessed: 1 September 2016).
-Venkatesh, V., Brown, S.A. & Bala, H. (2013) ‘Bridging the qualitative-quantitative divide: Guidelines for conducting mixed methods research in information systems’. MIS Quarterly, 37(1), pp. 21-54.
Return to your previously chosen research topic-problem identified (in attached documents below) and consider whether a mixed methods approach would be appropriate and why
To complete this Key Concept Exercise:
In approximately 350 words, explain why mixed methods might fit (or not) your research project.
In formulating your Key Concept Exercise, consider the following questions:
What are the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen method?
Critically analyse the reasons why you would proceed (or not) with the adoption of mixed methods
What are the barriers to data integration which you would expect at this stage of the research?
What are the potential limitations and problems associated with adopting a mixed methods approach for a relatively short research project – for example, a dissertation of 9 months’ duration?
You are required to select a hospitality business brand of your choice (avoid business chain, as it’s too general) and undertake a critical and reflective evaluation of its business strategy.
The assignment requires you to evaluate two aspects of the business strategy of the chosen organisation, one at a time, in the following order:
1. The business positioning strategy of the organisation.
2. The existing and future development strategy of the organisation
This presentation builds off of 3 previous assignments that have been written. I have attached all 3. Must include speakers notes.
The Presentation
Congratulations. Your project has been staffed and you are about to meet with the team for the first time. Initial impressions are important and you’ll need visuals for your presentation. Create a slide show (in PowerPoint or similar software) in which you address the following, in this order:
Goals: What the project hopes to accomplish.
Critical Success Factors: Identify at least four different stakeholders; for each, list at least two things that the stakeholder requires in order to deem the project successful.
Acquisition strategy: Should the system be built in house, created by a contractor, purchased off the shelf and customized, or leased as a service? Explain your rationale.
Resources: For in-house development, what people and skills are required and what development life cycle do you recommend? Otherwise, identify three candidate organizations that can deliver the system.
System functions: In a table format, summarize the types of users for the system; the business reason(s) each would use the system; the ways that the system supports each of these needs and how this support differs from the current system.
Connectivity: Provide a diagram that shows how the system will connect to the other information systems and what data flows among them.
Security: List the most serious cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities of the new system. Suggest strategies to address them.
Mobility: Identify the system’s capabilities for mobile use. Include a title and summary slide.
Use one slide for each of the preceding eight points.
Include speaker notes or audio narration that explains each slide more fully.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Develop a business case to convey the value of the information systems solution to an audience of diverse stakeholders.
1.Refer to exercise 9 in chapter 6 of the textbook. Read the assignment thoroughly and analyze the data provided in the diagram.
Using Microsoft Project, compute the project network diagram and proper timing to complete the project. Address all required information in the description presented in exercise 9. In addition, respond to the following questions:
1.Determine which tasks are on the critical path. How long will it take to complete the project (hint: note that Microsoft Project provides this information)?
2.A task that is on the critical path for this project has increased by 7 days. Will the project end date be delayed? If so, by how much?
Place your responses into a Microsoft Word file. APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
You are not required to submit this portion of the assignment to LopesWrite.
1.Complete Chapter 6, Exercise 18 (Optical Disk Pre-installation Project) in Larson and Gray. Use Microsoft Project and create a project schedule based on the information provided in the problem. Will the project be completed in 45 weeks? In your Microsoft Project file, insert a text box in the Gantt bar area (go to FORMAT – DRAWING – TEXT BOX) and place your response in the text box.
Submit your Microsoft Word file and your two Microsoft Project files. Ensure that your last name is in your file names.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a scoring guide Please review the scoring guide prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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