iven that an organization is reliant on employees to achieve its mission and objectives, there would appear to be value in organizational transparency. If employees perceive that leaders and managers are being transparent, their attitude toward work and overall efficiency will be better, even if they do not agree with the leaders and managers’ decisions. However, if employees perceive or discover that organizational leaders and […]

You are in the role of project manager for a coffee franchise global expansion project. You plan to expand into three different countries. The magnitude of the project requires you to prepare for the project kickoff meeting and business negotiations with the project team who are potential partners from Mexico, China, and Saudi Arabia. You understand that these cultures are vastly different. They have different […]

  Use the Internet or the Strayer Library to research articles on EVM.  Project managers often use Earned Value Management (EVM) if they want to compare the status of their projects to their project plans. Using the same project from Assignment 3, develop a project scenario to explain the amount of work that you have completed with the funds allotted. This assignment consists of two […]

   Use Part IV “Coaching for Excellence” in the attachments.  1. Explain the difference between coaching and counseling (in your own words). 2. Select a person in your life (co-worker, friend, family member, or someone you know well). Have a coaching session with them and then answer the following questions:– Was it difficult to have a coaching session (did it turn into a counseling   session)?– What […]

Assignment 2 Topic: Civil Liberties & Civil Rights Subject: Seadrift, Texas 1979 This is a part of Texas history rarely talked about in the classroom or in Texas based history textbooks. Instructions: Students will research the events and circumstances of events that took place in the town of Seadrift, Texas in 1979 that drew international attention to the plight of Vietnames refugee fishmen and local […]

   Note: In case you are not familiar with Masco Corporation, here is their business description: Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes BEHR® paint; DELTA® and HANSGROHE® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KRAFTMAID® and MERILLAT® cabinets; MILGARD® windows and doors; and HOT SPRING® spas. This is […]

Assignment 3: Creating a Compelling VisionLeaders today must be able to create a compelling vision for the organization. They also must be able to create an aligned strategy and then execute it. Visions have two parts, the envisioned future and the core values that support that vision of the future. The ability to create a compelling vision is the primary distinction between leadership and management. […]

 Purpose of Assignment  The Product Life Cycle (PLC) is a vital component of the marketing plan. Monitoring products and services as they flow through this process helps marketing managers adjust their marketing strategies to keep products and services thriving for as long as possible. Monitoring this cycle helps companies and organizations continue to maximize the value of their products and services with their target over […]

  Purpose of Assignment  Students will have the opportunity to develop a Balanced Scorecard. This, in turn, will allow them to create effective strategic objectives to be included as part of their overall strategic plan. They will also be presented with the task of creating a brief communication plan that will be used by their proposed division to efficiently distribute information with regard to their […]

Instructions Reflect on a team or project leader that are familiar with. What characteristics dictated that leader’s success or failure? Do you believe that the behaviors of team members can impact a team’s success? Why, or why not? Discuss with your classmates how team success is dependent on both the leader and team members.  Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references […]