What is corporate-level strategy and why is it important?

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What is corporate-level strategy and why is it important? What are three reasons firms choose to diversify their operations?

Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute business plan presentation that will be made to lenders or investors.

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With this assignment, you are creating two important elements of a financial plan: an Income Statement and Balance Sheet. You also are preparing an outline of a presentation of your business plan to potential investors or lenders.
Using the business you created from Assignments 2 and 3, write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Prepare a simple pro forma (projected) income statement and balance sheet for the first two years of operation, using income projections and incorporating an advertising plan.
Outline a plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees for your business.
Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute business plan presentation that will be made to lenders or investors.
Include at least two (2) references outside the textbook.

Discuss 1-2 dynamics that shape and direct the outcomes of the negotiation process.

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Drawing on relevant theory, research, and reflecting on your own experience of class negotiation exercises, discuss 1-2 dynamics that shape and direct the outcomes of the negotiation process.
Example points for discussion (choose 1-2 to address in essay): power, ethics, trust, reciprocity, culture, information exchange…
Draw on a minimum of 12 scholarly sources.
Discuss your points with reference to relevant theory and research. Extend insight by reflecting on your experience of a minimum of 2 of the class negotiation exercises. Illustrate how these negotiations were shaped and directed by your selected dynamics, therefore demonstrating your understanding of both theory and practice.
Note from the marking rubric that the reflective component is worth 8 out of 40 marks overall.
Activities do not need to correspond to the same week that the topic area was introduced. Many concepts are relevant to multiple activities.
View the marking rubric (below) for further guidance on expectations and the allocation of marks.
The work should be structured in standard essay format:
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion

Design a 3-5 page Psychological Skills Training program for a collegiate athlete of your choice.

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After reviewing our assigned readings and the following websites:
http://www.sportpsych.org/nine2.html
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/psychological-skills-training.htm
Design a 3-5 page Psychological Skills Training program for a collegiate athlete of your choice. Select an athlete (a real live individual, not made up) and the sport, explain the psychological/performance issues this athlete is having, and then create a comprehensive Psychological Skills Training Program to address these issues.
You must include how you would apply the following strategies discussed in our readings:
Goal-setting
Stress Management tools
Achievement Motivation
Imagery
Self-talk
in addition, you must illustrate how and where your strategies apply in the education phase, acquisition phase and practice phase.

Explain how the Federal Reserve Board, or the Fed, might assist the United States in the event of a recession or depression with examples.

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Part A: Explain how the Federal Reserve Board, or the Fed, might assist the United States in the event of a recession or depression with examples. You can use the recent 2007 recession as supporting information. Discuss the tools that the Fed uses to adjust money growth. Be sure to integrate the responsibilities or functions of the Fed into your response.
Part B: Perform research on financial service institutions in your geographic area. Describe in detail the financial services that each provides, comparing interest rates, fees, and investment options. Which financial service institution do you think is best and why?

Choose two or three of such challenges that you feel are important and relevant to today’s organisations.

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As evident in the literature, and as discussed in this course, there are many significant
challenges faced by organisations to achieve effective human performance management.
Choose two or three of such challenges that you feel are important and relevant to today’s
organisations. Discuss these challenges and what managers and human resource (HR)
practitioners need to do in order to deal with them. Include relevant underlying theories to
support your arguments.
Word Limit: 2000 words (10% less or more allowed)
References: Minimum 10 academic references
• Key issues relating to the essay question/prompt have been developed
• Original and clear argument;
• Logical and convincing discussion
• Ideas and assertions substantiated through use of high quality reference material and key
academic perspectives/views used to develop arguments
• Number and quality of references, appropriate RMIT business referencing format
• Clear and comprehensive written style (essay structure, spelling, grammar, syntax etc.)

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship and partnership in this scenario.

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Part A: Jeremy has worked for a large lawn care company for several years. This lawn care company is located in a sunny climate, providing a stable demand year-round. After receiving an Associate’s degree in Business, Jeremy decides that he would like to start his own lawn care service. He is considering if it would be best to start a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Jeremy is considering asking either his father or a co-worker at the current company he works for to be a partner in his new lawn care company. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship and partnership in this scenario. Which form of organizational structure do you personally think is best for Jeremy? Justify your opinion with supporting facts.
Part B: Analyze the resources that the lawn care business owner Jeremy will need to start the business. Additionally, what factors might lead to failure with this specific type of business?

Using primary and secondary sources, research Companies for Business Report Project.

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Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples include interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art. A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research. The person who wrote the paper would use their paper as a primary source. Everyone else who uses this paper would use it as a secondary source since you did not write it.

Secondary sources provide information and commentary from other researchers (their primary source). Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources.

Primary sources are more credible as evidence, but good research uses both primary and secondary sources. Do not use Wikipedia or any other open-source resource as they are not entirely credible by their very nature.

– Using primary and secondary sources, research Companies for Business Report Project.
– Write a 1-page summary of what you found

Create a writeup that depicts the different elements that need to be addressed as you assemble your team.

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Assignment 3: Developing Your Team
Due Week 9 and worth 200 points

Imagine you’ve been promoted to a management position and you are tasked with developing your new team. In this assignment you will create a writeup that depicts the different elements that need to be addressed as you assemble your team.

Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:

Explain how you could create a diverse team of employees with different strengths. Use scenarios to convey your idea.
Discuss methods you would adopt to improve team dynamics and employee behaviors.
Describe two (2) management techniques you would implement to ensure that your new team aligns to your company’s mission.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Explain the principal theories of leadership and motivation, and describe the fundamental considerations in managing and motivating individual and group behavior.
Analyze the role of the HRM function, and its importance to the management of employee and labor relations.
Explain the decision-making process management uses to develop viable courses of action to a variety of management situations.
Explain the multiple aspects of the managerial planning process and the application of various business- and corporate-level strategies.
Describe control systems that can improve a firm’s operations and facilitate change.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics.

Define “entrepreneurial mindset” and explain its importance to entrepreneurs.

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2.1 Appraise the effectiveness of mindset in entrepreneurship.

2.2 Define “entrepreneurial mindset” and explain its importance to entrepreneurs.

2.3 Explain how to develop the habit of self-leadership.

2.4 Explain how to develop the habit of creativity.

2.5 Explain how to develop the habit of improvisation.

2.6 Relate the mindset for entrepreneurship to entrepreneurial action.