Category: Business and Management

As you prepare to enter the health care industry as a health care professional, you will be responsible for influencing the organizational culture for your team. Preparing for the Assignment
Research a company that is known to have a good organizational culture (e.g., Google, Zappos, Southwest Airlines, Publix, Mayo Clinic). Choose a company to complete a case study. You are welcome to choose a health care organization or one you find in your research.
Assignment Thoughts
Respond to the following prompts using the template:
Describe the company you chose and how the company aligns with your personal values.
Explain the importance of communication to good culture. Provide an example of the company’s effective communication methods. Describe some possible ineffective communication methods and how a company could resolve them.
Add the references you have used to complete this assessment here; format in APA format

Assessment Description
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate basic Excel skills that will be required of graduate students.
It is important to be able to create various spreadsheets within Excel. For this assignment, you will create six sheets within Excel. The six sheets are to be created based on the following instructions and the “Excel Worksheet.”
Download and review the “Excel Worksheet” found directly below the assignment instructions under “Attachments” for the data sets required to complete this assignment. Note: You must download this “Excel Worksheet,” not just view it in your browser, in order to see all of the required data sets.
Sheet 1
Type your first and last name in cell A1.
Type “UNV-504” in cell A2.
Type “Topic 3 Excel Assignment” in cell A3.
Double click Sheet 1 in the bottom left corner and rename Sheet 1 as “Title Sheet.”
Sheet 2
(Review “Excel Formulas and Functions Tutorial,” located in the topic Resources.)
Open Sheet 2 by clicking the Sheet 2 tab at the bottom of the Excel Workbook.
In cell D1, type “Total Unit Sales.”
Using the basic calculation functionality of Excel, find the total unit sales (Price per Unit times the Units Sold) for each product. Do not use a separate calculator to find the results. Include the result in column D.
Type “Average” in cell A12.
In cell B12, insert a function to find the average price per unit.
In cell C12, insert a function to find the average number of units sold.
Change the price per unit of weed spray to $26.06.
Change the plastic buckets units sold to 359.
Type Total Sales in cell F4.
Insert a function in cell G4 for the sum of all Total Unit Sales.
Rename Sheet 2 “Garden Store.”
Sheet 3
(Review “How to Create a Pie Chart in Excel (With Percentages),” located in the topic Resources.)
Create a pie chart using the data in columns D and E.
Add data labels so that each slice of the pie shows the corresponding percentage and instrument family.
Rename Sheet 3 “Symphony.”
Sheet 4
(Review “How to Make a Line Graph on Excel,” located in the topic Resources.)
Create a line graph for Northeast Sales and Southeast Sales using the data provided.
Create a second line graph for Northwest Sales and Southwest Sales using the data provided.
Rename Sheet 4 “Division Sales.”
Sheet 5
(Review “How to Make a Scatter Graph/Plot in Microsoft Excel (Scatter Graph Tutorial),” located in the topic Resources.)
Create a scatterplot using the data provided.
Label the X-Axis “Attendance” and the Y-Axis “Soft Drink Sold.”
Label Sheet 5 “Drinks.”
Sheet 6
(Review “How to Rename a Worksheet in Microsoft Excel,” located in the topic Resources.)
Create a new tab.
In cell A1, type the most challenging part of this assignment.
In cell A2, write something new that you learned.
Label Sheet 6 “Last.”
Save the Excel Worksheet and submit.

Follow the directions and steps listed below to complete the assignment deliverable. These steps are provided to assist you in delivering appropriately complete work.
Part I: Financial Ratio Analysis
Perform a Financial Ratio Analysis on your CLC group’s company . Complete the following:
Step 1: Using the resources listed in Table 4-8 in Chapter 4 of Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, and Cases research and find as many financial ratios as possible for your CLC group’s company. Be sure to record your sources.
Step 2: Open your Strategic-Planning Template. Click on the Ratios tab at the bottom of the template.
Step 3: Use the pertinent data on your company to complete the Historical Ratios Table in your Strategic-Planning Template.
Step 4: Prepare a report (500-750 words) detailing the information you have researched as well as discussing the implications of what the findings mean regarding strategy creation.
Part II: Internal Factor Evaluation Matrix
Construct an IFE Matrix by doing the following:
Step 1: See Chapter 4 of Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, and Cases to learn how to complete an IFE Matrix.
Step 2: Open your Strategic-Planning Template. Click on the IFE tab at the bottom of the template.
Step 3: Use the pertinent data on your company to complete the IFE Matrix in your Strategic-Planning Template.
Step 4: In a brief explanation (250-300 words), discuss the findings and implications of the data identified in the IFE.
Deliverables
Part I: Submit Historical Ratio Table.
Part I: Research Report (500-750 words) including a discussion of the implications the findings mean regarding strategy creation.
Part II: Submit IFE Matrix.
Part II: Brief explanation (250-300 words) of the findings and implications of the data identified in the IFE.
Additionally, address the following prompts (250-500 words): What strategies do you think would allow the firm to capitalize on its major strengths? What strategies would allow the firm to improve on its major weaknesses?
Do the part 1 that is bold and underlined. The previous part 1 is in the photos that uploaded. All the files are the information for the essay. The CLC – Vision and Mission is the first assignment. The CLC – External is the second assignment. The template and the Disney report is included for more information. My friend’s work for the first part is in the 2 pictures. This paper is the third assignment. 

SCENARIO: Select an organization you are familiar with or have worked for (currently or in the past). You are tasked with analyzing the organization both internally and externally using some of the tools and frameworks you have learned in this course. You are also tasked with recommending changes to the organization’s strategy and structure, in addition to considering associated ethical implications. This assignment requires you to apply SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis, Porter’s Five Forces of Industry Analysis, Porter’s Generic Strategies, and organization design concepts related to strategy-structure fit. You will prepare a slide deck containing your analysis and recommendations that could be presented to the organization’s Board.
ASSIGNMENT: Your presentation will be 11-14 slides long, not including the title and references slides. It must include the following slides:
Title
Executive Summary
Organization Background
Internal Strengths
Internal Weaknesses
External Opportunities
External Threats
Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL
Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces
Generic Strategy Recommendations
Organization Design Recommendations
Ethical Considerations
References
If you’ve never used a presentation tool like PowerPoint or Google Slides before, don’t worry! The assignment template below will help you create slides for a basic slide presentation. Then you’ll be able to practice using the presentation technology as you put the finishing touches on your presentation.
A. Directions
Step 1: Choose an Organization
Select an organization that you are familiar with.
The most successful learners select an organization that is a public company with readily available information to meet the analysis requirements of the rubric. These successful learners do not rely solely on their personal knowledge but instead use evidence from references to support points in the touchstone.
Learners that struggle with this touchstone are those who select an organization that is small, hyper-local, non-profit, or governmental; this includes municipalities or the company they work for. We suggest you avoid organizations in these categories.
Organizations that should NOT be used include:
Amazon
Amnesty International
US Bank
Walmart
Tesla
Step 2: Create Presentation Slides
Use a presentation tool like PowerPoint or Google Slides to outline and organize your presentation. Your presentation must include the following:
Slide Component
Title Slide Your title slide will be the first slide and should include your name, the date, and the name of the organization you selected.
Executive Summary An executive summary should include the main points of your presentation in 1-2 slides (no more than 2). It should also include your recommendations in 1-3 bullet points. As a general rule, it is usually best (and easiest) to write the executive summary last—after the rest of your presentation is completed.
Organization Background The organization background should be brief—no more than 1-2 slides. It should include a brief history of the organization, in addition to the major products or services offered and the markets that are served. Other possible categories include the founding date, mission statement, annual profits, sales regions, etc.
Internal Strengths Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, identify 4-6 strengths internally within the organization. You may have to make some inferences based on what you know or perceive about the organization.
Internal Weaknesses Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, identify 4-6 weaknesses internally within the organization. You may have to make some inferences based on what you know or perceive about the organization.
External Opportunities Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, list 4-6 opportunities facing the organization externally. Opportunities and threats are generally easier to identify than internal strengths and weaknesses, and are typically shared across the same industry.
External Threats Using what you have learned about SWOT analysis, list 4-6 threats facing the organization externally. Opportunities and threats are generally easier to identify than internal strengths and weaknesses, and are typically shared across the same industry.
Macro Environment Analysis: PESTEL Applying the PESTEL framework to the organization, identify 1-3 factors for each of the following: Political Factors, Economic Factors, Sociocultural Factors, Technological Factors, Environmental Factors, Legal Factors.
Micro Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces Analyze the industry the organization competes in by applying what you have learned about Porter’s Five Forces of industry analysis. You should list 2-3 observations for each of the following factors: Threat of New Entrants, Threat of Substitutes, Supplier Power, Buyer Power, and Industry Rivalry.
Generic Strategy Recommendations Given what you have learned from your internal and external analysis of the organization, are they pursuing the right strategy? If so, why? If not, what might you recommend? Is the recommended (or current) strategy the right “fit” for the environment in which the organization competes? Be sure to select one of Porter’s three generic strategies and provide your rationale: Cost Leadership, Differentiation, or Focus.
Organization Design Recommendations Is the organization optimally designed (structured) for either your recommended or their current strategy? For example, if they are pursuing a Cost Leadership strategy, do they have a low-cost operating model? The objective here is to determine and demonstrate the degree of “fit” between strategy and structure.
Ethical Considerations What are some of the ethical considerations for your recommended (or current) strategy? Is the organization positioned for long-term sustainability? Are there issues which may ultimately affect the organization’s ability to attract and retain talented employees or maintain the credibility of their brand? Are there potential ethical dilemmas in executing any recommended changes? The need to potentially layoff thousands of workers or stop paying for benefits such as healthcare to lower operating expenses, for example?
References This touchstone requires you to use at least four sources, including the course tutorials. Ideas for outside sources include (but are not limited to) organization websites, annual reports, or news articles from reputable magazines or newspapers. Following APA formatting, your sources should appear in alphabetical order.
Step 3: Add Speaker Notes
For this assignment, you are not actually giving a presentation, but rather just preparing a slide deck that summarizes your findings and recommendations.
An important step in the preparation of a speech is writing speaker notes. Speaker notes are notes added to a slide presentation as a reference for the presenter and can be found below each slide. For this touchstone, add your speaker notes to explain your analysis using information from your sources. If you were giving an oral presentation, these notes wouldn’t be visible to your audience when you’re in Presenter View. But you would be able to see them, and they would guide you through your presentation.
Your speaker notes will be used to evaluate your project, so make sure you write in complete sentences and pay attention to spelling and grammar. Also, make sure you’re citing the information from your sources using in-text citations in APA style. These citations should include the author’s last name and the year of publication for the source, for example, (Mitchell, 2014).
Most presentation software will automatically display a field for speaker notes. If using Keynote, you can access the speaker notes by clicking on View, then Show Presenter Notes.

You’re starting to learn some important information about your data, but you still want to know more. It’s time for a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Unlike t-tests, which only allow for comparisons of two groups, ANOVA will allow you to examine potential group differences for variables with multiple levels.
For this assessment:
Use the Data Analysis and Application template (DAA Template [DOCX] Download DAA Template [DOCX]).
For help with the statistical software, refer to the JASP Step-by-Step: ANOVA [PDF] Download JASP Step-by-Step: ANOVA [PDF]document.
View JASP Speedrun: ANOVA [Video] for a brief tutorial video on this assessment.
Refer to the 7864 Course Study Guide [PDF] Download 7864 Course Study Guide [PDF]for information on analyses and interpretation.
For information on the data set, refer to the 7864 Data Set Instructions [PDF] Download 7864 Data Set Instructions [PDF]document.
The grades.jasp Download grades.jaspfile is a sample data set. The data represent a teacher’s recording of student demographics and performance on quizzes and a final exam across three sections of the course.
This assessment is on ANOVA. You will analyze the following variables in the grades.jasp Download grades.jaspdata set:
Variables and Definitions
Variable Definition
Section Class section
Quiz3 Quiz 3: number of correct answers
Step 1: Write Section 1 of the DAA: Data Analysis Plan
Name the variables used in this analysis and whether they are categorical or continuous.
State a research question, null hypothesis, and alternate hypothesis for the ANOVA.
Step 2: Write Section 2 of the DAA: Testing Assumptions
Test for one of the assumptions of ANOVA – homogeneity.
Create statistical software output showing the Levene’s Test for Equality of Variances.
Paste the table in the DAA template.
Interpret the homogeneity test to determine whether the assumption of homogeneity is violated or is not violated.
Step 3: Write Section 3 of the DAA: Results & Interpretation
If the homogeneity assumption is not violated (Section 2), run the “Homogeneity corrections: None” version of the ANOVA. Follow up with the “Standard” version of the Tukey post hoc test.
However, if the homogeneity assumption is violated (Section 2), run the “Homogeneity corrections: Welch” version of the ANOVA. Follow up with the “Games-Howell” version of the Tukey post hoc test.
Paste the following statistical software tables into the document:
Descriptives table.
ANOVA table.
Post Hoc Tests table (Tukey correction).
Below the output:
Report the means and standard deviations of quiz3 for each group of the section variable.
Report the results of the F test and interpret the statistical results against the null hypothesis; state whether the null hypothesis is rejected or not rejected.
Finally, if the F is significant, interpret the post-hoc tests.
Step 4: Write Section 4 of the DAA: Statistical Conclusions
Provide a brief summary of your analysis and the conclusions drawn about this ANOVA.
Analyze the limitations of the statistical test and/or possible alternative explanations for your results.
Step 5: Write Section 5 of the DAA: Application
Name an independent variable (the IV should have three or more groups or categories) and dependent variable that would work for such an analysis and why studying it may be important to the field or practice.
Submit your DAA Template as an attached Word document in the assessment area.
The following statistical analysis software is required to complete your assessments in this course:
Jeffreys’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP).
Refer to the Tools and Software: JASP page on Campus for general information. Make sure that your statistical software is downloaded, installed, and running properly on your computer.

The project area focuses on supply chain management within the industry. To apply critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and SCM analysis and design skills to develop a supply chain strategic improvement plan.
The project focuses on a real-world problem, as stated in the (Proposal attached), that is, a draft of the problem, concepts, and proposed solutions.  This project proposal aims to investigate and enhance the implementation of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) within SCEPI’s global supply chain. SCEPI, a leading chemical company, faces challenges in fully leveraging PTAs due to integration issues with its ERP platform and reliance on manual processes, risking efficiency and compliance. By analyzing the components of PTAs, optimizing ERP systems, and identifying cost-saving opportunities, the study seeks to improve SCEPI’s competitiveness, achieving Global value chain and operational efficiency in the global market, focusing on trade regulations within frameworks like NAFTA and the EU. 
Instructions: 
Two files shared: 
Detailed instructions for the research sections are per the Instructions Word file. It’s highly expected to follow these formatting and detailed shared.
Project proposal Word document attached under the name “Proposal” to provide context and background on the project prescription of process, organization, and solution. 
Two files to be delivered:
Word file for the research paper with outlines :
Introduction
Problem Definition And Relevance
Keywords
Introduction to
Fundamentals
Conceptual Model
Literature Review
Existing Solutions
(Or Technologies)
Methodology & Analysis   (no specific details, consider based on researches and the proposal draft) 
Developed Solution
Results And
Discussions
SAP GTS system for preferential
trade: 
Conclusions And
Recommendations
References
Excel file :
A sheet for dummy BOM material. 
A sheet for formulas and calculations. 
A sheet for analysis and graphs related to results. 
Include visual representations such as bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs to depict the key data points and trends. 
Illustrate the differences in cost savings, market access, and trade volumes between products eligible and not eligible for PTAs. 
it’s required to submit an AI & plagiarism report 
The literature reviews are a vital part of this project and must be directly relevant to the topic and idea of the project, as proposed under the instruction file. This will ensure that our research is comprehensive and well-informed. 
Note: The conceptual model is not fully matured; hence, the first model must be established based on the context provided, as the supporting documents explain. 
Avoid extensive and unnecessary lengthy statements. The academic paper focuses on conceptualizing, establishing the concepts, and addressing the current problem based on the context of 
SCEPI as a firm targeting GVC and competitive advantage.  
Use figures, illustrations, and diagrams as required. 
Expect to review and make amendments based on the first draft. Hence, it’s highly appreciated to have a close contact and reach me for any clarification or elaboration. 

Overview 
A leader’s overall style will influence the way they communicate with others. In this module, you learned about varying leadership styles, including transformational and transactional leadership styles. In this course, the journal will be used for reflection. This is a private conversation between you and your instructor, and you are encouraged to deeply explore the concepts presented. 
Prompt 
Write a reflective journal about different styles of leadership and how a leader communicates to varied stakeholders. As an adaptive leader, your communication strategy or style may pivot depending on your audience. You are not required to use sources; however, you can emphasize and support your thinking with resources if you feel it is applicable. Specifically, you will address the following questions: 
a.  Comparison: How does transactional leadership differ from transformational leadership? Explain. 
b.Communication: How do you think each leadership style would approach communication with various stakeholders?
c. Impact: What is the impact if a leader does not recognize the need to adjust their communication based off the audience’s needs?

Solve the following problems from Chapter 3. Show all your steps. Question number 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8. The questions have been attached.

Select a Negotiation and/or Conflict Resolution topic from your course materials. Write a 7 page research paper (not including the cover, table of contents, abstract, and reference pages). Write a research paper addressing the topic with key related main points and sub-points and at least 5 sources. You may consider topics such as:
The Nature of Negotiation
Strategy and Tactics of Distributive Bargaining
Strategy and Tactics of Integrative Negotiation
Negotiation: Strategy and Planning
Ethics in Negotiation
Best Practices in Negotiation
BATNA
Business Negotiations
Negotiation Skills
Negotiation Training
Pedagogy
Sales Negotiations
Women and Negotiation
Before submitting your final project draft, please be sure that it meets the following guidelines:
Your paper should be typed and double-spaced. (Please use 12-point font.)
Your paper should have a clear and focused purpose and strong supporting paragraphs that use plenty of details to develop and prove your topic, main points, and sub-points.
Please remember that the strength and clarity of your topic statement and supporting paragraphs are in part a function of the proper use of grammar, the proper spelling of words, and the appropriate use of punctuation.
Please incorporate a minimum of 5 sources, using APA Style documentation style.
Please submit a title page, abstract, table of contents and reference page as part of your paper.

part 1
When our Founding Fathers drafted the First Amendment, they obviously could not imagine how the ways in which we communicate and share information would change. One of the most debated topics is the First Amendment. Many people do not understand what is or is not protected under the First Amendment. What does the First Amendment mean to you and how do you think it applies to social media use? You can find the First Amendment and some additional information to help your argument here:
https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/
part 2 Many companies use social media as a means to communicate with consumers. Additionally, companies are increasingly discovering the power of social media “influencers” to promote their brands and products.
Please watch the TED Talk from Rachel David, CEO of Hashtag Communications, an influencer marketing company. TED: How Influencers Have Transformed Modern Marketing
After reviewing the video, discuss your thoughts on the content. What surprised you? Do you think David is correct in her assertions? What does she mean when she calls social media marketing the “Wild West”?
part 3
Please read this article:
https://www.themuse.com/advice/yes-you-can-get-fired-for-your-social-media-posts-9-times-people-learned-this-lesson-the-hard-way
Choose one of the cases, or find a similar case online, and discuss the ethics involved. Explain if the person posting on social media was feeling alienation or autonomy. What would you have done in this situation and why?
patt 4
Social movements are defined as a group of people or organizations that work toward a common goal of social change. Social movements also go through various stages of development (see https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-introductiontosociology/chapter/types-and-stages-of-social-movements/).
Choose a modern social movement (not BLM) and discuss how the movement has been impacted by social media. Meaning, how does the social movement use social media tools to benefit their goals?