Prepare a 4- to 6-page case analysis on the topic of strategic management and why it is critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission. In your analysis, respond to the following question: What is strategic management, and why is it critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission?
Your analysis of this case and your written submission should reflect an understanding of the critical issues of the case, integrating the material covered in the text, and present concise and well-reasoned justifications for the stance you take.
The purpose of this discussion is to offer students an opportunity to demonstrate understanding of “the fundamentals” of project management including, but not limited to project management standards, vocabulary, ethics, professional conduct, the project, and project management in general. This module also introduces students to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the PMBOK Guide, and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Instructions
Heagney Chapter 1 and PMBOK Chapter 1 will be used to guide Module 1 discussion.
Task(s)
In three paragraphs this discussion will be presented following these tasks.
Keep in mind that a substantive discussion posting is expected to satisfy the following three requirements:
1. Task One (Chapter Summary)
Present a chapter summary including the general key points of Heagney, Chapter 1.
2. Task Two (“Key Points to Remember”)
Select, and further examine ONE “Key Points to Remember” (Heagney, pp. 22 ) of your choice. Your discussion must interrogate, and expand on the selected “key point”.
Referencing the assigned videos is required. Referencing other external sources/research to help bolster your understanding of the “key point” is highly encouraged.
3. Task Three (Cross Referencing)
Cross-reference your selected “Key Points to Remember” with the corresponding PMBOK chapter, Chapter 1:
A). How does PMBOK Chapter 1 help bolster your understanding of the overview of project management Heagney presented in Chapter 1?
B) Specifically, which components of PMBOK Chapter 1 do you find most helpful, and why?
Select any publicly listed Saudi Company that operates in Europe and/or Africa, and write a (minimum of 2000 word) report covering the following points:
Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views. (minimum words: 500, marks: 3)
Using SWOT analysis, analyze the external and internal environment of your selected company. (minimum words: 900, marks: 7)
Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis). (minimum words: 600, marks: 5)
Linear programming is applied to operations management problems as a means for determining optima–for example, maximizing profits or minimizing costs. This module introduces both graphical methods as well as the technique of using the Microsoft Excel solver. Which technique do you find easier to use? Which would you be more likely to implement within an actual operational setting?
Explain the process of using data analysis during the Plan Project Management process (Note that data gathering and data analysis are two of the tools and techniques that the PMBOK® Guide identifies for Plan Procurement Management. See Part 1, Section 12.1.2 to find out more).
Think about a situation that you have some familiarity with (by working there, by reading about it, someone you know works there, etc.) where an incentive pay plan was/is being used. Briefly describe the key aspects of this plan. How was/is it viewed by employees? Discuss any positive and/or negative outcomes for the organization.
no more than 250 words, can use bullet points
Complete an “Extended” Executive Summary of 1000-1250 words. Extended in that you must offer detailed comments on each element of the Strategic Case Analysis. The intent here is to allow you enough opportunity to prove your grasp of the tools and concepts. Some concepts include Internal factor evaluation, SWOT analysis, projected financial statements, etc.
The company is Office Depot. I have attached my completed Strategic Case Analysis below. Use this to write the executive summary for the company.
Complete an “Extended” Executive Summary by providing detailed comments on each element of the Strategic Case Analysis. This is NOT just a summary of the information I attached.
Where appropriate among the various elements of the Strategic Case Analysis, address the following points:
it is very important that you do explain how you came to the conclusions and recommendations you are submitting.
Also complete a short powerpoint presentation of the extended executive summary. In the powerpoint address all the points required in the instructions above.
Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper
Malek is a member of a three-person management team for a small business merging with another organization. Both companies have experienced poor performance from staff, a decline in sales, and low morale. The newly appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) has asked Malek to create a performance management appraisal system to improve poor performance, issues with decreased sales, and low employee morale.
Although Malek knows the other managers on his team, he is not familiar with how the managers in the other organization have approached performance management. Malek is also unsure about the experiences of his new co-managers with recording performance management and what their attitudes to collecting this kind of data might be.
Putting yourself in the place of Malek, and based upon the information provided in this scenario, address the following:
Ensure to integrate sufficient support from scholarly resources throughout the assignment. Use suitable headings and subheadings to organize the work in an appropriate manner.
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