Category: Business and Management

answer questions 1-4 and cite websites tou got them from (just copy paste links, no citation)
reasonable amount of words per question, not a lot not too little, focus on economics and us public policy

issues you think are most pressing for the world, what solutions you find most persuasive, and what topics you’d like to learn more about.

Program Manger′s Skills 
Term Project Paper 
Write your final research topic paper.
This outline must follow the preceding format as far as section headings.
This final paper should be between 8-10 pages for the content, not counting the title page or the reference page. You should have no less than five peer reviewed references to support this research paper.
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with 8-10 pages of content
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. 
Class uses Curlee & Gordon, Chapters 1 – 17 
Course Learning Objectives 
1. Define the role of projects and project management. 
2. Create a project charter, a scope statement, a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM). 
3. Explain the relationships among tasks based on a WBS, a network diagram and critical path. 
4. Assess major schedule, cost, and performance risk elements for managing risks. 
5. Explain key elements of a communications plan to keep stakeholders abreast of progress, problems, and controls. 
6. Demonstrate project management software to plan, implement, control, and report on a project. 
7. Describe the steps required to plan a project. 
8. Define the characteristics of a project and its deliverables. 
Thesis and Support
30 points
The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research. 
Organization
20 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, and smooth transitions. 
Style
20 points
The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent. 
Writing Mechanics
20 points
The writing is free of grammatical, proofreading, and stylistic errors. All quoted material is properly documented and cited. 
APA Format
10 points
References and in-text citations are included, appropriate and the paper is formatted correctly. Enough of the content is created by the student.

Phase 3 Requirements
The following information outlines the requirements to successfully complete
Phase 3 of your Strategic Management Case Project.
Phase 3 includes tacks you completed in Modules 7-8. The length for this Phase is 7-9 pages. Phase 3 will be submitted at the end of Module 8.
M7
Develop Map & Conduct Evaluation
In Module 7, you will develop a product-positioning map with strategic implications for the company. You will also conduct a final evaluation of alternative strategies and detailed description of selected stragegy.
You will include the following information when you submit Phase 3 in Module 8.
o Product-positioning map with strategic implications o Detailed desciption of the selected alternative strategies M8
IFE, Ratios, Phase 1
In Module 8, you will develop detailed implementation and assessment plan and complete financial projections. You will also create a presentation that includes audio. You will include the following information when you submit Phase 3 in Module 8.
o Create presentation with audio o Complete the executive summary and insert into the Plan
o Complete all editing, verification, and citing of all sources, and insert graphs and illustrations.

This is a three-part Assignment that is submitted over the course of 3 weeks. This week, you will submit Part 1. You will submit Part 2 in Week 2 and you will submit Part 3 in Week 3. Additionally, you will use the same document for each submission (renaming it each time you submit). In this week’s submission, you will complete Part 1, and you will leave the placeholder language for Parts 2 and 3 as is.
For this Assignment, you will play the role of a consultant who has been brought in to help the leadership of a company struggling to evolve in the current market. You will present a report to the CEO in which you analyze the relationship of creativity and innovation to business practices.
The company’s CEO, Gabriel Marron, has been resistant to change for the past 25 years, and the company recently began losing market share to other competitors. After months of being in denial, the CEO is finally open to considering the idea of implementing innovative approaches to reclaim the company’s former position at the top. Gabriel admits that it is simply not in his nature to value innovation. Sticking to tried and true methods has always worked favorably throughout his career, but you are being brought in because that is proving to no longer be the case. In your report, you will draw the connection between creativity, innovation, and business practices.
With those thoughts in mind, construct Part 1 of your report to the CEO with the following section, being sure to incorporate appropriate business examples (as indicated), as well as citations for relevant academic resources from the classroom, the Walden Library, and/or other appropriate scholarly sources to support your work.
Submit Part 1 of your analysis of the role of creativity and innovation in business, in which you address the following in a 2- to 3-page business report (excluding references):
Part 1: Incorporating Creativity
What does it mean to be creative in business? Provide two or more examples to support your response.
What is the role of inspiration in creativity?
What are three to five attributes of a work environment that fosters creativity (including an explanation of the impact of each)?
How can design thinking enable businesses to foster creativity in their work environment? 

This is the beginning of my thesis and will be the second part! It basically consists of continuing the first part (already done) by answering the questions in the second part (to be done).
I said that if you want to change the research questions, feel free to do it in your own way.     There is feedback from the teacher on the first part.  Please see the documents attached. There are my first part, the second part (the one that has to be done), three examples from last year’s project and the questions. 
LECTURE FEEDBACK: Solid Proposal. Well put together should work and a solid Proposal. Well put together should make a great report. ok this should work and a comprehensive lit review will help the identification of themes and provide the depth necessary. 
For the second submission Be sure to concentrate on the following areas (SEE PROJECT PART 2)
Then concentrate on the literature review and make it as comprehensive as possible under the heading of the themes that you have identified. So identify the themes and then seek 5 authors on each of those themes, compare and contrast the authors views and then consider what that means for your project, as in how can I use the information in the literature review to develop my research instrument, to develop the questions and topics that you ask in the primary research.

What is the TV Show “Shark Tank?”
Budding entrepreneurs get the chance to bring their dreams to fruition in this reality show from executive producer Mark Burnett. They present their ideas to the sharks in the tank – typically five titans of industry who made their own dreams a reality and turned their ideas into lucrative empires. The contestants try to convince any one of the sharks to invest money in their idea. When more than one of the sharks decide they want a piece of the action, a bidding war can erupt, driving up the price of the investment.
Select a rather current Shark Tank Episode (if possible) – go to https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank/episode-guide, https://abc.com/shows/shark-tank, ABC on-demand, or find episodes online (YouTube, etc.).  Choose one of the products or businesses presented and discuss the following based on the feasibility of a potential business.  Integrate concepts from chapters covered throughout the semester.  Please note the season #, episode #, date aired of show used.
Overview of Product or Business Proposed
Type of Business (Sole Proprietorship, Partnerships, Corporate, Franchise, etc.)
Business Environment (Briefly discuss the following environments, if relevant: Economic and Legal Environment; Technological Environment; Competitive Environment; Social Environment; Global Environment)
Business Management Considerations (Organizational, Managerial or Leadership Issues; Production and Operations Management)
Marketing Considerations (Four Ps, Marketing Concept / Plans, Marketing Research, etc.)
Financial Considerations (Is there a financial plan?; Is it realistic?; Are funds requested feasible?; Will this product make money? Etc.)
Ethical Issues (if any)
How was the presentation to the Sharks?  Discuss entrepreneur’s knowledge of product; presentation demeanor; was the presentation engaging, creative, persuasive, etc.?
Would you fund the product or business proposal? Explain why or why not?
Format:
Paper must have a cover sheet, including the following information: name of assignment (season and episode number, date aired), student name, and New Jersey City University.  
Please include the following statement on all assignment cover pages –
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP:
I certify that I am the author of this work and that any assistance I have received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed.  I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, directly quoted or paraphrased.  This work was prepared by me specifically for this course.
All papers must be typed in Word, double-spaced using Times New Roman 12 pt. font, with one-inch margins all around.  The length of the paper should be at least 4 to 5 complete pages (not part of a page).  The paper must include an introduction, body, and conclusion.  Use headings to better guide the reader. Topics outlined above.  Support your statements and conclusions with data and research and concepts from the textbook. 
Do not plagiarize – cite the textbook or any other sources using APA format.
Remember to include a Reference page.  To find the proper format for references, please use this website:  https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Spelling and grammar count!  Correct all errors before submission. Points will be lost for spelling and grammar errors.
Format is also important.  Points will be lost if the format is not followed as described above, and if citations are not in APA format.

You will finalize the strategic audit report reviewing the basic strategic steps the
company has followed in the last years:
• Executive summary (Its Mission, Vision, Values, Market segments, SWOT)
• 3-year objectives
You will need to apply and highlight the concepts and theories learned in the course.

*Template Provided*
For the Session Long Project, think about a business situation in which you would need to write a contract. 
Locate the following article and address the points below in your two-page paper. See Assignment Expectations for further instructions.
Massey, I. (2008). Risk management for contracts. Civil Engineering: Magazine of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 16(1), 34. Available in the Trident Online Library.
Review and summarize the article (support with a source).
Provide information that is needed to write a contract (support with sources).
State how you would apply the information to write a contract.
Develop a simple 1-page contract within the body of your paper using the elements of contract writing you learned in this module. Try to be as complete and formal as possible. You may write a contract that pertains to the organization where you work.
Resources:
See attachments

edit paper I don’t see a company that you are using to support your description for the
stakeholders. For each of the 7 stakeholders, please add how that stakeholder would use its power, legitimacy or urgency to affect your firm (or any firm in your choice industry). Every assignment in the course will require a direct connection to an organization or industry.