Convince the reader of the value of a comprehensive performance management strategy for a business.

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The Major Project requires you to write a 2,500-word white paper that accomplishes two things:
Convince the reader of the value of a comprehensive performance management strategy for a business.
Convince the reader of the need to hire experts in the field to assist with strategic planning and deployment of the comprehensive performance management strategy.
Please use a minimum of 8 outside resources (journal articles, HRM-related websites, performance-management focused-books, etc) beyond your textbook.
To learn more about what a white paper is please see: A Definition of a White Paper (http://hoffmanmarcom.com/) . Note that this is not an endorsement of the linked organization. The white paper should clearly serve as a means of presenting your consulting firm as an expert in the field because of the stellar content and written communication in the paper.
Here is an example of a good white paper, but it uses an overt advertisement, which should not be used in this assignment: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/executive-development/custom-programs/~/media/files/documents/executive-development/maximizing-millennials-in-the-workplace.pdf

Of the tools and techniques you have learned, which did you consider to be most important? Why?

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Throughout this course you have taken a project scenario from a project charter, through the WBS and network diagram, to a fully resourced project schedule. Now is your opportunity to reflect on what you have learned in this course and consider how you could further apply project scheduling techniques and to advance your knowledge of this field.

In a 3-page APA formatted paper (not including title page, table of contents, or references), reflect on what you have learned and how you will apply and develop your knowledge. Focus specifically on answering the following questions in your paper:

What tools and techniques have you learned in this course?
How do you intend to apply these concepts in your workplace?
Of the tools and techniques you have learned, which did you consider to be most important? Why?
Consider a project you have seen executed in your work. Which, if any of the techniques that you have learned did you observe being carried out?
What lessons have you learned in this course?

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The project baseline

The project team does its work in a constant state of flux. Risks become issues. Problems arise and need to be addressed by re-planning and additional costs and resources. Clients decide that requirements have shifted and they request changes to the project schedule. This constant change requires that project managers stay vigilant when it comes clarifying what budget, scope, and schedule that the project has committed itself to. Without such good housekeeping, the additional scope of requirements changes and re-planning due to risk will result in bloated project costs and project delays. It is for this reason that a clear project baseline must be established. A baseline is an agreed upon commitment to deliver a tangible scope (performance), schedule, and budget combination. Should changes be encountered, then the project team must manage and control change so that stakeholders agree on the change and the impact to the schedule—and a new project baseline is set. Note that most project management software packages, including Project Libre, have the ability to set multiple baselines.

Monitoring and controlling a project is all about assessing progress to plan—with the plan being the baseline. Without a baseline, there is no clear way to measure progress. Setting a project baseline—and updating it in a controlled manner is therefore an essential activity of the project manager.

Agile methods

The traditional method of managing projects is often thought of as a “waterfall” approach. This is because deliverables are developed in sequence from initiation through closing—with deliverables being finalized and presented to the client at the very end of the effort. This methodology has its limitations. For starters, the total visibility of the progress of the project deliverables and the quality level is not easy to visualize until all systems and subsystems have been integrated. The final deliverable often results in a “big bang” of around the clock integration efforts and bug fixes. The Agile methodology was born out of the limitations of this approach. Instead of producing a monolithic final deliverable, the focus of Agile is to deliver small components of functionality a little at a time—and then to expand on it. This approach makes most sense in the world of software development—and this is where Agile got its start. Most projects today involve a significant software component, thereby making Agile a natural fit. It is for this reason that Agile has become widely adopted and is a significant component of the latest PMBOK standard, version 6.

Identify those elements which are involved in the strategic and operational planning process and what tools/skills are needed to accomplish the tasks of the organization.

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Identify those elements which are involved in the strategic and operational planning process and what tools/skills are needed to accomplish the tasks of the organization. You may use the lessons, web references, resources, or any materials that you can find to support you ideas. Be sure to use the Module 2 lessons

Discuss what Kalanick and the company did well in enlisting backers and supporters and what they didn’t do well.

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Write a four to five-page paper which includes the following:oA stakeholder commitment chart, listing key players and their issues, and indicate, which are strongly against, moderately against, neutral, moderately support, andstrongly support, and who owns the change. oBased on the case study, provide evidence and reasons for why you placed each stakeholder in which “bucket” in the stakeholder chartoDiscuss what Kalanick and the company did well in enlisting backers and supporters and what they didn’t do well. Be specific. Do additional research if necessary and cite all sourcesoWhat options does Uber have in reducing resistance from different groups?oPick one of the groups and create a script for Kalanick and/or other senior leaders to use in appealing to that groupoSummarize the value of doing a stakeholder analysis for this case.

Leading Complex Change304FALL 2020083020202Disney Change Leadership Strategy

•Write a four to five-pagepaper which includes the following:

oOutlinea change strategy for Geibel and Johnsonto use in instilling autonomy in their new teams and to ensure that employees will accept working in a shared environment. The change strategy outlines how they should approach the change. (Hint: Apply all that we have covered so far and especially the article on dialogic OD)

oBased on the case, what metaphor of change were they using and how effective was it?

oInclude a script for Geibel and Johnson to use in a meeting with the primary and secondary team leads to encourage them to effectively lead this changeoInclude an email for Geibel and Johnson to send out to all of Disney Animation encouraging them to adapt to the new team structureoInclude a summary that includes what you have learned about leading change from this case and what is required of change leadersSubmission Guidelines

•Fourto five page maximum, 12-pointfont, double spaced, Word

•APA formatted, title page with your name; Running Head, page numbers, reference page, inline references

•Use headings

•Narrative style throughout. Bullet points are not acceptable in an academic pape

r•Use and refer to relevant readings or lectures to back up assumptions and evidence. Use additional articles, books, and other sources if useful (Wikipediais not a source)

•Correctly cite all sources in APAformat on your reference page

Describe the specific skills you think an executive must have to deliver on the value proposition.

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Top-level managers are an organization’s senior executives. Consider what you can quickly learn about Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, and describe (with proper citations) the responsibilities he clearly demonstrates and those he does not.
Frontline managers, often called operational managers, are lower-level managers who supervise the day-to-day operations of the organization. Thinking about these managers abstractly (as opposed to managers at any particular firm), outline the various duties of managers at this level. Then explain whether or not it’s important for a manager to be able to actually perform the tasks being supervised. Provide proper citations to any materials to support your belief.
Find a credible Web page for a company that has gone through the IPO (Initial Public Offering) process in the last 12 months (or is in the process now). Study its Web page and, using that information, describe how the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) apply to the firm, its founders, and any key stakeholders.
Consider the value proposition that warranted going public for the firm you selected for the previous question. Describe the specific skills you think an executive must have to deliver on the value proposition. Then identify one executive at that firm who appears to be at the center of delivering on that value proposition, and explain which of those skills he or she appears to have and/or lack, properly citing your source.

Develop an outline business case and a project plan for (WEBSITE SET UP: Set up a website for a student society in Salford University (project duration is 3 months)seeking justification on why this project should be approved. 

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Develop an outline Business Case for the below project

Project title: WEBSITE SET UP: Set up a website for a student society in Salford University (3 months project)

You need to develop an outline business case and a project plan for (WEBSITE SET UP: Set up a website for a student society in Salford University (project duration is 3 months)seeking justification on why this project should be approved.  Your business case and project plan should satisfy all the criteria as listed below. All areas should focus on how the project can deliver change and deliver value to stakeholders

Topics /areas to be addressed in the business case:

  1. Project mission; Aims and Objectives (500 words and 3 references)
  2. Stakeholder expectations and engagement management (500 words and 3 references)
  3. Performance Measurement and Management of Quality (500 words and 3 references)

Report Structure:

  • No cover page, no introduction, no conclusion
  • Just 3 paragraphs for each area, each area should be 500 words and at least 3 references must be used for each area
  • And a reference page

You will need to take the following into account when completing your assignment.

  • Each topic should be corelated to a relevant Project Management theory, tool or application and be fully referenced;
  • All discussion included will need clarity of argument and relevance to the project’s context.
  • You are advised to use diagrams, illustrations, tables, graphics etc. wherever these are helpful
  • Try to use theory explicitly at all stages, but do not spend too much time describing a theory. While you must be explicit about the theories, models, techniques etc. that you use, you can assume that the reader is familiar with them. What the reader requires is evidence of your ability to understand and apply the theory and learn from in order to support the development of your findings and/or ideas.
  • Word count 1500 words
  • 9 references

Compare and contrast your chosen structures analyzing the elements of each.

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Prompt: Choose four types of organization structures (such as functional, divisional, geographic,
hybrid, horizontal, matrix, etc.) Compare and contrast your chosen structures analyzing the
elements of each.
Your paper should address the following:
• Description of each structure – How is it designed? How does it function?
• Positive and negative characteristics of each chosen structure
• What are benefits and drawbacks of each structure?
• How do your chosen structures compare with each other?
• What types of industries/organizations are best suited for your chosen structures?
• Which structure do you feel is best? Why? Justify your response
The research paper should include a title page, a reference page, utilize APA formatting, and
be a minimum of 1,000 words. The paper should utilize at least four peer-reviewed
references (one reference may be the textbook). Credible online business sources (Such as
Forbes, Fortune, etc…) can be used in addition to your four peer reviewed sources.
TEXTBOOK ISBN: 978-0-357-44514-3
If textbook is accessible please use as one of the references, but if not four sources peer-reviewed are still needed.

Evaluate change management strategies and their impact on organizational outcomes and effectively communicate a change plan.

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The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate change management strategies and their impact on organizational outcomes and to effectively communicate a change plan.

Using the research gathered in the Topic 6 and 7 assignments, develop an organizational change plan and communicate it to relevant stakeholders in a bulleted executive summary (500-750 words) composed of the following sections: summary, introduction, method (if applicable), findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The executive summary must that address the following:

Need for change, role of management in change, and importance of change to stakeholders.
Change agents and their future role in the organization.
Identification of area for change and communication of this information from management to employees and change agents.
Identification of two proactive steps the organization needs to take today to avert potential change-related problems.
Identification and explanation of significant obstacles that could be encountered by each of the following: management, employees, change agents, and two other significant stakeholders.
Identification of two potential sacrifices that the organization might need to make to accomplish the goals/objectives of this organization.
The three most essential resources the organization needs to sustain the required changes?
Explanation of change management strategies that would help the organization integrate change and the impact of these strategies on organizational outcomes.
Discussion or revisions that could be made to the vision and mission statements of the organization.
Communication plan identifying techniques and channels to be leveraged to effectively influence the change.
Summarize the estimated timeline for plan implementation.

Provide at least one example of another state or provider that has successfully expanded nursing services.

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You are the Vice President of Nursing at Good Care Medical Center, a large hospital located in New Jersey. The CEO has formed a committee of various clinicians to consider whether the hospital should expand nursing services to include multiple Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). You are tasked with briefing the committee that advocates for the expansion effort. You should discuss the scope of practice rules and regulations regarding APRN’s in New Jersey, including data that will inform the committee’s deliberations. Provide at least one example of another state or provider that has successfully expanded nursing services.

How does the implementation process impact the success of organizational change? Context

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Based upon the research conducted for Projects 1 and 2 (my previous research listed below for projects 1 & 2), select the method that you believe would be most appropriate. Next, explain why that method is the most appropriate for your research study if that was the one you chose to pursue. The problem statements and the research question should be listed, with the chosen method following. Be sure to include the justification as to why other methods would not be appropriate. Create research questions for the problem identified. Context will need to be included (i.e. how the questions relate to the problem statements), along with the actual problem statements and corresponding context. There should be at least one research question for a quantitative study, along with a corresponding hypothesis, and at least one qualitative research question. This project must contain at least two scholarly resources integrated, written in APA format.

Project 1 Research:

General Problem in Business

The intricacies of running a business smoothly while achieving its objectives can be complicated. Therefore, it is expected for specific problems to occur during the lifetime of any venture, from its conception, daily operations, and solvency (Goldstein, 2001). Problems associated with business vary in kind and degree of urgency; some are recurring while others rarely appear. However, the need to solve these problems is common to ensure the business venture’s smooth operation. While minor issues may be easy to solve, extensive research and consultation are required to formulate a solution. In today’s world, businesses have to adapt to the ever-changing trends and preferences to maintain their relevance (Marr, 2017).
The general problem to be addressed in this paper is how businesses know that it is time to embrace change. Embracing change can be broken down into adapting to developing market forces and trends. Established companies often come across this dilemma when they face changes in their industries, whether to adapt to the changes or stick to the proven way (Marr, 2017). Changing tried and tested methods is always a challenge for long-running businesses; the act of adapting or modifying their processes often carries along with certain risks. The change may be fruitful and bring gains or drastic and accrue losses to the business.
Change can be spurred by numerous different reasons within and around the business environment. The reasons for a business adapting to various changes may be due to differences in market forces, fluctuating demand from consumers may force a business to reevaluate their services or goods. Changes associated with demand and supply can also be ancillary causes for business changes (Brennan et al., 2003). Another factor that may lead to a business embracing change is a shift in trends. Today consumers have presented diverse tastes and preferences. One example is the social and web market, which has revolutionized how businesses approach consumers. The long-standing business had to adapt to the digital marketing and shopping trend since consumers shifted their preference to online shopping compared to physical shopping (Reeves & Deimler, 2011). The reasoning behind businesses choosing to change is numerous and vast. However, this paper shall concentrate on a singular reason, competition.
The Specific problem to be addressed in the article is how a business successfully adapts to the competition. Competition is born from another firm that produces similar goods and services or close substitutes. Competition may result from a new rival business that has come into the same market, an established business deciding to venture into similar products, or the business itself venturing into a new market with already established actors (Tanwar, 2013). This research paper shall look into the particulars of competition and the different ways in which a firm can embrace, overcome, and benefit from competition.
Competition may prove to be adverse to the business objectives, or it can temper the business values and production. Competition in any field usually means that the competing entities try to outdo each other in every aspect. In business, firms try to decrease their production costs to have competitive prices; they also increase their products’ quality, trying to edge out their competitors (Brennan et al., 2003). In these situations, consumers enjoy low prices and high-quality products, but competitiveness in an actual business environment is more complicated. Firms make use of strategies such as cost leadership, differentiation, and focus on trying to emerge as the consumers’ preference. These strategies require extensive market awareness, thus market research (Tanwar, 2013). The competition allows businesses to be innovative, improve their public relations and customer relationship, which, in perspective, enhances the business and the industry at large.

References
Brennan, D. R., Turnbull, P. W., & Wilson, D. T. (2003). Dyadic adaptation in business‐to‐business markets. European Journal of Marketing. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090560310495393
Goldstein, A. S. P. D. (2001). Solving Business Problems. Made Ez Products.
Marr, B. (2017). The 10 biggest challenges businesses face today (and need consultants for) – Hiscox Business Blog. Hiscox.Co.Uk; Hiscox. https://www.hiscox.co.uk/business-blog/the-10-biggest-challenges-businesses-face-today-and-need-consultants-for
Reeves, M., & Deimler, M. (2011). Adaptability: The New Competitive Advantage (pp. 135-41). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2011/07/adaptability-the-new-competitive-advantage
Tanwar, R. (2013). Porter’s generic competitive strategies. Journal of business and management, 15(1), 11-17. https://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/dstools/porters-generic-competitive-strategies/

Project 2 Research:

Adapting to Competition
Organizational change can be broadly defined as the shift of an organization from a particular state of affairs to another. It may involve a change in the organization’s structure, policies, procedures, strategy, technology, or culture (Stouten et al., 2018). Internal or external factors can precipitate change. Internally, it can be caused by a change in leadership or strategy. Externally, it can be brought about by changes in the business environment, such as a change in the taste and preferences of customers, new legislations, or the invention of new technologies. The business landscape has drastically changed in the 21st-century. Technological advancement and the increase of ease with which customers can shift from one seller to another has dramatically increased competition. As such, organizations must frequently make changes to cope with the competition. Past studies have shown that organizational change always faces resistance from various stakeholders. The resistance is due to the fact that change is associated with disruption of habits and uncertainty (Cinite & Duxbury, 2018). Therefore, the management should closely involve the various stakeholders to ensure that the change process succeeds. There should also be open channels of communication to ensure that all stakeholders fully understand the process and have their voices heard (Veloso-Besio et al., 2019). This paper seeks to discuss how organizations can adapt to competition and hence thrive in the modern business environment.
General Problem Statement
The general problem to be addressed in this paper is how organizations adapt to competition. The fact that the current business environment is volatile is not in doubt. However, according to research, these changes in the environment do not directly contribute to the failure of the business. Rather, an unwillingness or inability to adapt to the changes leads to failure. A Forbes study revealed that 88% of the companies in the 1955 Fortune 500 list did not make it to 2014 (Boss, 2016). Failure to adapt is among the reasons why these companies did not survive. Adapting to the changes keeps the organization relevant and valuable. To this end, adaptability can also be considered to be a competitive advantage.
Context
The modern business environment is characterized by cutthroat competition. To survive this competition and thrive in different industries, organizations must consistently adapt. They must also seek to establish adaptability as one of their competitive advantages.
Specific Problem Statement
The specific problem to be addressed in this paper is how successful organizational change can help businesses adapt to competition. Increasingly, companies are depending on organizational change to adapt to and overcome competition. However, as mentioned earlier, organizational change is a challenging process. First, it demands that the organization constantly and accurately scans the environment to detect any changes or trends that could threaten their competitiveness. Secondly, organizational change requires the participation of the entire workforce. In the same stride, the management must strive to overcome resistance from various quarters. Finally, the process must be people-centric to ensure the longevity of the targeted change. When this process is successfully implemented, the organization transforms itself into an entity capable of detecting, creating, as well as implementing changes that help maintain its position as an industry leader (Wang, 2019).
Context
Organizational change is one of the strategies that businesses can use to adapt to and overcome competition. However, for the full potential of organizational change in enhancing the competitiveness of a business to be realized, the process must be appropriately implemented. The process calls for the management to be proactive and people-centered. When well-designed and implemented, organizational change can effectively help businesses create a competitive advantage.
Qualitative Research Questions
What is the experience of businesses with organizational change?
What steps can an organization take to overcome resistance to change?
Context
As earlier mentioned, organizational change is a complex process. This notwithstanding, it is a primary determinant of organizations that thrive and those that fail. Thus, it is important to explore the experiences that various businesses have had with organizational change. The findings of this exploration can help make a correlation between organizational change and business success. Resistance is one of the major barriers faced in the implementation of organizational change. Understanding the steps that can be taken to overcome resistance, therefore, is necessary for successful organizational change.
Quantitative Research Questions
What is the relationship between organizational change and competitiveness?
How does the implementation process impact the success of organizational change?
Context
Organizational change has been cited as one of the strategies that can be used to enhance the competitiveness of an organization. Hence, it is vital to determine the association between the two variables. The success of organizational change is largely pegged on the implementation process. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the impact that the implementation process has on the organizational process. Cumulatively, these questions will help present organizational change as a potent tool in enhancing the competitiveness of an organization.
Research Hypothesis
Organizational change helps businesses adapt to and overcome competition.
The success of organizational change is entirely dependent on the implementation process.