Category: Management

Motivation
This week, we learned about motivational strategies and why to use different strategies with different cultures. For this discussion, choose a country other than your own, and then decide which of the Motivation Theories described in the chapter would be the best to use with employees in that country. Then give an example of a motivational technique you would use as a manager to motivate your employees. Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.

Please do a correct solution without mistakes, without similarities, without plagiarism. Put the answer in the file and make sure to solve all the paragraphs. If you do a good job, I have many assignments that I will ask you to do. Check yourself and do your best
Make sure the plagiarism rate is zero

Assignment-3: Case Study
Assignment Case study Question: (Marks 10)
Please read the Case-8.3 “Tham Luang Cave Rescue.” from Chapter 8 “Scheduling Resources and Costs” given in your textbook – Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 304-307 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers.Answer the following questions.
Case study questions
1. How did the physical environment of the cave affect the rescue plan? Explain in 250 words (3.5 Marks).
2. How did the rescue team respond to the risks of the project? Explain in 250 words (3.5 Marks).
3. Some have called the rescue a miracle and that luck was the decisive factor. Do you agree? Explain in 150 words (3 Marks)
Answers:

Project Management
You are the project manager and need to compose an SOW for clients who want you to develop a Kickstarter.com site for their project, as discussed in the chapter.
Start off by composing an SOW using a standard SOW template that you found and downloaded from the Internet. Use Tom’s Planner (https://www.tomsplanner.com) or other free Gantt chart software to create a Gantt chart for your project. Share your Gantt chart for the project as an attachment and as an image – discuss how a Gantt chart can improve projects that you work on.
Assume that after your clients review your SOW and Gantt chart, they request that you discount the price 20%. Based on the triple constraints, discuss how you would respond?
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.
500 word , 2 refrences APA7 , no AI allowed .

Critical Thinking Assignment
Module 12: Implementing Strategy
In this module, we continue the study of corporate strategy and the role of the corporate headquarters in multi-business companies, along with special emphasis on implementation and how the firm is organized and managed. We will explore how the design of systems and the type of corporate leadership influence the success of corporate strategy.
Question Requirements:
The “World’s Most Admired Company” In this module, the role of the corporate headquarters in a multibusiness company — in particular, how the corporate headquarters can create value for the individual businesses.
This necessitates examining the role of the corporate headquarters and its relations with individual businesses.
For this assignment, review CASE 13
How Do You Solve a Problem Like General Electric?, Chapter 13 (in your textbook). Please see attached PDF File
Remember: A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific case study questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:
Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.
Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current course module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.
Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.
Consider how you would support your solution with examples from experience or current real-life examples or cases from textbooks.
Complete this initial analysis and then read the discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.
Case Study Questions:
What were the key challenges faced by General Electric in the early 2000s, and how did the company respond to these challenges?
How did General Electric’s corporate strategy change under the leadership of Jeff Immelt, and what were the implications of these changes for the company’s various business units?
What role did divestitures play in General Electric’s corporate strategy, and how did the company decide which businesses to sell off?
How did General Electric allocate resources across its various business units, and what factors influenced these resource allocation decisions?
How did General Electric leverage synergies across its different businesses, and what benefits did this approach offer the company?
Directions:
Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Current articles are those published in the last five years.
Ensure zero plagiarism. (very, very important)
In advance of submission, review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
Learning Outcomes
Analyze the processes and tools through which businesses are added, divested, and through which resources are allocated.
Examine how the corporate HQ exploits synergies across different businesses.
Compare how individual businesses manage the processes of performance management, strategic planning, and financial control in accordance with corporate HQ guides.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 13 Implementing Corporate Strategy: Managing the Multibusiness Firm in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Chapter 13 PowerPoint slides in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Wang, J., & Xia, W. (2022). Relationship between Capital Allocation Efficiency and Diversification Strategy from the Perspective of Internal Control. Discrete Dynamics in Nature & Society, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5081126 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aps&AN=156627611&site=eds-live
Recommended:
Goold, M. (1993). Why Diversify? Four Decades of Management Thinking. The Academy of Management Executive (1993-2005), 7(3), 7–25. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.4165132&site=eds-live (Seminal )

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11.1 Learning Outcomes:
Recognize the importance of quality management theory, principles, and practices
applied in businesses on national and international levels.
State the importance of standardization and quality standards.
11.2 Action Required: (Read)
Case – Mercantile Stores
During the 1980s, Mercantile Stores was a major retail organization located throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and Gulf Coast regions and included seven divisions: Gayfers, Maison, Blanche, Castner Knott, McAlpin’s, Jones, Joslins, and J. B. White. Mercantile’s mission statement was “Mercantile Stores is dedicated to creating excitement in merchandising by providing the highest level of service to our customers and a broad assortment of fashionable
products that offer superior quality and value.” In 1983 Mercantile initiated a program for processing incoming merchandise at regional distribution centers. This was seen as more efficient than receiving merchandise in the individual stores. In 1986 the company remodeled and expanded existing stores to accommodate a greater selection of fashion merchandise. Designer apparel offerings were increased in 1987.
In 1989 a major technological initiative called Quick Response was instituted. It integrated all facets of operations, from inventory planning to purchasing and inventory control, to provide customers with better service. Some of the technologies introduced were price look-up and point-of-sale laser scanning systems, electronic purchase ordering and replenishment, and electronic invoicing and funds transfer. Stronger partnerships were developed with suppliers to help ensure that suppliers have sufficient merchandise for stocking the stores. The company was in constant contact with its suppliers for mutual benefit. For example, Hanes hosiery used selling information furnished electronically and shipped 97 percent of Quick Response orders. Sales increased 17 percent, and the inventory level decreased by 15 percent.
The Quick Response program eliminated bottlenecks within the merchandise processing functions. Previously, shipments had required a high amount of labor-intensive efforts: opening cartons, physical counts, sorting, and manual ticketing. Advance shipping notice capability provided the means of knowing exactly what was coming and when. Shipments arrived pre-ticketed by suppliers with external shipping container marking. Entire containers were scanned for contents and matched to purchase orders.
Mercantile Stores also established a University Business School for training its management associates to implement quality practices within the company The school’s motto, Investing in Excellence Through Education, reflected the company’s commitment to the development of its people. Sales associates, department managers, and store managers were empowered and challenged to embrace ownership and responsibility in their jobs. For example, they planned and monitored their own forecasts from start to finish. Complete customer satisfaction was seen as the responsibility of all associates. Decisions were made as close to the customer as possible, and promotions were made from within the company.
11.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
1. How does Mercantile view quality? Explain the roles of people and information technology in achieving quality in the Mercantile organization.
2. Compare the importance of “internal quality” (what the company sees) and “external quality” (what the customer sees). Do they conflict? What is needed to ensure that they are consistent?
11.4 Instructions
Read Case study and answer the questions.
Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below
(Week 11: Interactive Learning Discussion)

The essay must be researched and written utilizing APA formatting including references and in-text citations. Any use of generative AI must be referenced in accordance with current APA standards. In all cases any direct or otherwise quoted materials beyond fifty words must utilize block quotations. Your submission must NOT exceed five paragraphs in length.
What is the Triple Bottom Line and How will this impact global supply chains in the future?

Do not copy from Google or resemble another student. Adhere to the conditions for submitting the file on time
The reference should be written under each paragraph.

please find the attached assignment for strategic management MGT401, do the needful as per instructed on the cover page, I don’t want copying or plagiarism, I want a strategic solution and please provide the sources if you used any. Thank you

Module 13: Effective Coaching for Performance Management
In this module, you will explore the coaching needs that accompany personal development plans. You will also examine various coaching styles and identify their strengths and weaknesses with regard to facilitating employee development and meeting objectives.
Discussion Question
Question Requirements:
Effective Coaching
Discuss the “Big 3” most important lessons or knowledge that you learned in this class. Briefly “re-teach” these lessons/knowledge to your fellow students in the course.
Detail why learning these 3 aspects is important to learn/remember for those who take this course, and will take this course in the future
Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources. Write a discussion that includes an introduction paragraph, the body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions.
Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 600-word limit.
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of coaches.
Analyze the critical role of managers in facilitating the effective use of performance appraisals and development plans to meet organization strategy.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 9 in Performance Management: Performance Management Leadership
Cision PRWeb. (2020, February 27). Employee performance management study uncovers the real business challenge. PR Newswire.
Westfall, C. (2021, August 3). How to drive employee engagement and become a better coach at work. Forbes.
Recommended:
Chapter 9 PowerPoint slides from Performance Management