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Discuss how they communicated their crisis situation to the public.

Communication in Crisis Situations

Many times, the communication that has to go out is not good news, but rather bad news. We see crisis situations all the time in businesses, and the communication about those crises must be done very carefully and by considering the intended audience.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, choose a company that went through a crisis in the past five years. Based on your research and reading, complete the following tasks:

  • Discuss how they communicated their crisis situation to the public. What form of communication (verbal or written) did they use? Who was their intended audience?
  • Discuss whether the company was effective in communicating their crisis while maintaining or improving their image. Describe whether there were other ways in which they could have communicated better with the audience.
  • Provide an analysis of the communication strategy and what you would have done differently had you been in charge of the communication.

Explain the evolution of political parties from the Federalists and Democratic-Republicians to the political parties that exist today.

“only for true writer”

 

1. Explain the evolution of political parties from the Federalists and Democratic-Republicians to the political parties that exist today

 

2. . Describe how public opinion is measured in the United States and the problems that can arise as a result of this measurement. Also discuss how public opinion can influence government policy. Cite a specific example

 

 

3.

Discuss the structure and role of party organizations. Mention each level of party organization-local, state, and national-including what the function is of each in modern politics.

Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug industry’s influence over research.

Read the article titled, “As drug industry’s influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias,” located at http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-drug-industrys-influence-over-research-grows-so-does-the-potential-for-bias/2012/11/24/bb64d596-1264-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_story.html.

Review the six (6) rules of critical thinking (Chapter 1) and the steps of “Doing Sociology: A Student’s Guide to Research” (Chapter 2).

Student Success Tip: As you review the steps, jot a few notes or thoughts down. Relax and prepare to write a concise and accurate essay.

Write a one to two (1-2) page essay in which you:

  1. Identify the first step in the student’s guide to research.
  2. Define the first step of research in your own words.
  3. Identify the major assumptions and bias of the drug industry that underlie drug research.
  4. Identify the personal bias that you, as a consumer, have on the drug industry’s influence over research

Evaluate security technologies and methodologies.

Add 2 pages of information to your previously submitted updated outline, considering any assessment input, related to any or all of the following that you plan to include in your security audit:

  • Application of network security technologies and methodologies.
  • Evaluation of security technologies and methodologies.
  • Description of access control technologies. (This the one I need)  ONLY

Discuss the key differences between internal and external consultants.

“Internal and External Consultants and Consultant Behavior”  Please discuss the following:

  • Discuss the key differences between internal and external consultants. Discuss which role you think would be more challenging and why.
  • Critique the following question from Peter Block, “The limitations of advice are more about the expectations of the client and the behavior of the consultant”? Then, illustrate this with an example from your life.

Analyze motivational theories and their impact on work behavior and performance.

Assignment 2: Motivation and Performance Management

Due Week 5 and worth 100 points

 

For this assignment, use the same company you researched in Assignment 1.

 

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

 

Compare the difference between job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Determine which is more strongly related to performance for your selected company.

Apply motivational theory and performance management principles to evaluate the company as a potential employer.

Use at least three (1) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

Analyze motivational theories and their impact on work behavior and performance.

Use technology to research issues affecting organizational behavior in order to deliver assignments which are clear, concise and have proper writing mechanics.

Write clearly and concisely about operations management using proper writing mechanics.

Click here to view the grading rubric for this assignment.

Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved.

 

Introduction

 

In order for organisms to grow, repair, maintain, and reproduce, cells undergo cell division. Sometimes, cells uncontrollably divide, resulting in cancer. In the first part of the Cancer and Cell Division Lab, you will learn about normal cell division and will compare it to cell division that occurs in cancer cells. You will then visit a website to find out more information about cancer. You will learn why it occurs, why it kills, and new treatments that are being tested and used to treat cancer.

 

Objectives

 

  1. Explain the process of cancer, the effects on the human body, the various types, and the risk factors involved.
  2. Explain various treatments for cancer.
  3. Explain the various stages of mitosis.

Materials

 

No extra materials will be required to complete this lab other than internet service.

 

Directions

 

  • Go to the following website:http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs/BL_23/BL_23.html
  • Follow the steps under the PROCEDURE section.
  • Type all answers directly on the data sheet.
  • Select Save As, and save this document using your last name and student ID as the file name.
  • Upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file when you are finished.

 

Discuss basic approaches and techniques used in utilization management.

Current Trends and Issues in Managed Care

 

Using the South University Online library or the Internet, research on a series of topics that will help you understand the current issues regarding managed care. You can use keywords, such as (but not limited to) managed care, current trends and issues in managed care, pharmacy benefit management, or utilization management. Like many other aspects of health care, managed care is continually changing and evolving to meet current consumer and market demands. This week, you are required to write an essay on the following topics:

 

Pharmacy benefit managementUtilization management

 

Use the following guidelines for developing your essay:

 

Select at least two articles for each topic from the SUO library, and write a review for each source of information.Present a summary for each topic tying together the information learned about that topic.Describe and evaluate the market forces, current trends, and changes in drug benefit programs over the last fifteen years.Discuss basic approaches and techniques used in utilization management.Analyze the future of utilization management approaches. How might they change and why?Justify your ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from reputable and scholarly texts, websites, and other references.

 

Based on your research, summarize your findings on the selected topics and compile your observations in a 5- to 6-page Microsoft Word document.

 

Support your responses with examples.

 

CITE any sources in APA FORMAT

 

, create a 4- document in Microsoft Word that includes:

 

A summary for each of the journal articles found.An analysis and evaluation for each of the journal articles found.

 

Support your responses with examples.

 

Cite any sources in APA format.

 

 

 

 

Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and citizenship.

According to the textbook, the current world economy is increasingly becoming integrated and interdependent; as a result, the relationship between business and society is becoming more complex. Use the Internet to research Apple. Use a tablet, smartphone, laptop, desktop, or traditional video recorder to record a maximum of a five to seven (5-7) minute dynamic video on the topics detailed below. Alternatively, you may submit a four to six (4-6) page paper instead of the video submission.

Note: If you are using a tablet or smartphone you will need to email the video file to yourself, then save it to a computer in order to upload to Blackboard. You may want to upload your video to a file sharing service, such as Dropbox, if your email will not let you send a large video file. Dropbox is accessible from all smartphones and tablets from the Dropbox app.

Once you are ready to upload your video to Blackboard, view the Kaltura video tutorial found in your online course shell (Week 4).

Please use the following naming convention in the popup window for your video once it is finished uploading:

  • Title: Your First Name, Your Last Name – Social Performance of Organizations
  • Tags: BUS475, Social Performance
  • Description: First Name, Last Name – BUS475 Assignment 1 (Date Uploaded ex. 11-14-2014)

Prepare and present a video that is a maximum of five to seven (5-7) minutes OR write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Specify the nature, structure, and types of products or services of Apple, and identify two (2) key factors in the organization’s external environment that can affect its success. Provide explanation to support the rationale.
  2. Suggest five (5) ways in which the primary stakeholders can influence the organization’s financial performance. Provide support for the response.
  3. Specify one (1) controversial corporate social responsibility concern associated with Apple.
  4. Submit a reference page with at least four (4) quality references that you have used for this presentation / paper. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

If you choose the written paper, your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Analyze the relationship between business and society, and the ways in which they are part of an interactive system.
  • Recommend ways stakeholders can influence the destiny of both business and society.
  • Analyze the various primary and secondary stakeholder groups, their roles, and relationships.
  • Compare and contrast the concepts of corporate social responsibility and citizenship.
  • Analyze ways ethical challenges affect the multiple functions of business.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in business and society.
  • Write clearly and concisely about business and society using proper writing mechanics.

Analyze the processes and determine productivity measures for the various processes.

Case: The Excellent Manufacturing Company & Productivity

Note: Click the following link for information on the Excellent Manufacturing Company (EMC). You will find information on(A) EMC—Background Information; (B) Product Brochure; (C) Plasti-Brack Information; (D) Manufacturing Processes; (E) Basic Financial Information about EMC; (F) Organizational Chart; (G) Plant Layout

Scenario

Company E-Mail

FROM: Gerald Garcia

SUBJECT: Annual Productivity Plan

The Plasti-Brack product line is an important part of our business and with your qualifications, I am looking for some good things to happen with these products.

I am announcing the annual productivity plan and goal, which is for EMC to improve productivity this year by 5% overall. I am asking each manager to develop a productivity plan for their areas. This plan is to identify areas of productivity, the productivity measurements, and provide a plan for how the productivity will be accomplished.

I want you to consider using this multi-factor productivity measure: (Total Production of Plasti-Bracks) / (Total Paid Labor Hours). Using the most recent data available, this Productivity Measure is 332.73 pieces produced per paid people hours, for Plasti-Brack. You can review the detailed data to see how I determined this measurement. A 5% increase translates to 349.37 pcs/pd ppl hr.

You can plan on a 3% to 5% increase in demand for the next year.

Here is the data that has been collected and analyzed for the Productivity Index for Plasti-Brack.

Note: There is a lot of non-production time. I am sure we can eliminate some of this and convert it into productive use.

Given this overall productivity measure and the 5% goal, you should consider your next steps. First, do an assessment of the current situation. Then determine other subordinate productivity indices or factors that will be measured in your area of responsibility. What are the main issues and concerns about improving productivity this year? What are some of the possible processes that should be considered for process re-engineering or “lean” analysis? What improvements do you plan on making, and how will they achieve the 5% productivity goal?

Please do this analysis for your area. You should consult with the production managers as necessary. I want a report that provides an assessment of productivity measures and process improvement issues for the Plasti-Brack product line and related production processes. Your report should include the following sections: Review of the Current Situation, Goals & Objectives, Action Plans, and Explanation/Justification.

Since you are new to EMC, your report also should include a process flow diagram of several key Plasti-Brack processes. (See Section C: Plasti-Brack Information, Figure 2.)

I will be looking for your report in the next several weeks. Thank you. ~GG

PS – I know you are new to EMC and you may not be familiar with how we write reports. So I have attached a copy of a blank report template that I would like you to use: Report Template for Case Assignments.

And I also have attached a copy of a report that was done awhile back by Manny Jones. It is a report providing a plan to solve a big problem we were having in the Zinc Die Cast Machine Group. It is not about productivity, so you will need to taylor your report with appropriate content that I am looking for. Manny Jones Sample Report

Case Assignment

Analyze the processes that are used to produce the Plasti-Brack product line. Determine appropriate productivity measures and then develop a productivity & process improvement plan. Justify your plan. Write a report to the VP of Operations.

Assignment Expectations

  • Use the information provided in the Background readings. It is not necessary to do any additional research.
  • Review the information about the Excellent Manufacturing Company and become familiar with the products and processes.
  • Analyze the processes and determine productivity measures for the various processes.
  • Determine a plan for improving productivity via process improvement and lean thinking.
  • Justify your plan based on the concepts of process improvement.

READ the information provided by the resources and references on the Background page. Understand the theory and concept of productivity, productivity measures, process improvement, productivity improvement, and lean manufacturing.

Study the information about the Plasti-Brack product line. Understand the manufacturing processes and the Productivity Measurement that G. Garcia is using. Look for ways to Increase OUTPUTS and/or Decrease INPUTS (paid people hours).

NOTE: If you use the references provided in the Background, you do not need to include a Reference section. If you do decide to use additional references, then you need to cite them and include them in a Reference section.

The report should be 4–5 pages and submitted by the Module 1 due date.

 

 

Module 1 – Background

 

 

Productivity and Process Improvement

Required Reading

Chew, W. (Jan.-Feb. 1988). No-nonsense guide to measuring productivity. Harvard Business Review, 3-9.

How the U.S. Dept. of Labor measure productivity (n.d.). U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/bls/productivity.htm

Keberdle, C. (2008). Reducing Machine Setup & Changeover Times. Retrieved from http://www.leansolutionsgroup.com/images/Setup_Reduction_Master.pdf

Lean Enterprise Research Center (2015).  What is Lean Thinking?  Retrieved from http://www.leanenterprise.org.uk/what-is-lean-thinking/what-is-lean-thinking-and-key-lean-thinking-principles.html

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.1 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/jLlOyqD9UKQ

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.2 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/ZUn6lB07-yM

OPM500-systems view of OPS-Pt.3 (2011). Retrieved from http://youtu.be/mUz4OZlQrKQ

What is Lean? (n.d.). Lean Enterprise Institute, retrieved from http://www.lean.org/WhatsLean/

Optional Reading

Arnst, C. (2010). A Team Effort to Re-Engineer Care at Hospitals, U.S. News & World Report. Washington: Jul 2010. p. 1, retrieved from: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/best-hospitals/articles/2010/07/26/a-team-effort-to-re-engineer-care-at-hospitals

Base commanding general signs to initiate continuous process improvement (2011). US Fed News Service, Including US State News. Washington, D.C.: Feb 18, 2011.

Croft, J. (2010). Gulfstream to invest $500m in R&D, production capacity, Flight International. London: Nov 23-Nov 29, 2010. Vol. 178, Iss. 5267; p. 24,

Frederick Taylor and Scientific Management (n.d.). NetMBA, retrieved from: http://www.netmba.com/mgmt/scientific/

Frederick Winslow Taylor (2011). Wikipedia, retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Winslow_Taylor

Lean Manufacturing (2011). Wikipedia, retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_manufacturing

Productivity improving technologies_(historical) (2011), retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productivity_improving_technologies_(historical)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Productivity_improving_technologies_(historical) (This website provides many different examples of improving productivity)

Productivity slide presentation

Purdue’s Online Writing Library (OWL) (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/589/1/)

Torres, C. and Feld, A. (2010). Campbell’s Quest for Productivity, Business Week. New York: Nov 29, 2010. p. 1, retrieved from http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_49/b4206015275454.htm?chan=magazine+channel_news+-+global+economics

Trainor & Associates (n.d.) Case Studies for Process Improvement, retrieved from http://industrialengineeringconsultingfirm.com/process-improvements/case-studies

Trident’s Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality Academic Paper

Watson, R. (2010). Freight capacity will tighten, carrier executives predict, Transport Topics. Alexandria: Nov 22, 2010. pp. 3-4

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