Category: Management

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• Read Chapters 7, 8, and 10 of the course textbook, Contemporary Project Management: Plan-Driven and Agile Approaches.
• Download ProjectLibre to your computer:
  • Open the SourceForge webpage with the software download.
  • Select the Download button under the heading, ProjectLibre – Project Management.
  • Follow the three steps to download ProjectLibre to your computer.
    • Note: Sometimes you may need to provide information such as your email address. You can ignore or close these pop-ups. You do not need to register to use ProjectLibre.
    • Review the video.
    • In this assignment, you will create a project management plan (PMP) baseline, which includes a scope and a WBS, a project schedule, and a project budget. This assignment has four major elements, along with their individual elements. For your assignment,
      • Develop the scope document in MS Word. The scope document should:
        • Create a scope description consistent with the authority granted in the project charter.
        • List the project deliverables that will enable resolution of the current problems in the current logistics operation.
        • Outline the acceptance criteria for each deliverable.
        • Establish the projects limitations or boundaries.
        • Summarize the change control process that will be used during the project.
      • Create an indented WBS for five to ten intermediate tasks using ProjectLibre.
        • Include within each intermediate task two to three sub tasks. Review the video for additional help with using ProjectLibre.

      o Note: Save your WBS in ProjectLibre.

      • Develop a project schedule using the WBS you already created as the starting point. You should complete this using ProjectLibre. The project will start February of Year 0 and should finish in December.

      o Note: Save your project schedule, including the Gantt chart, in ProjectLibre. The project schedule should:

      • Start on February 1st and complete before December 31st of the year you are taking this class. That will be Year 0.
        oIdentify the precursor activities, as necessary.
      • Sequence the activities.
      • Indicate a single start and end date for each task.
      • Create a project budget in MS Excel.
      • If you choose MS Excel:
        • Copy your work from ProjectLibre to MS Excel:
        • Put the cursor in the upper-left box to darken all the columns, use CTRL C to copy the ProjectLibre content, and then paste into MS Excel.
        • Add another column for budget. Assign a budget to each task. You have full discretion to develop the budget, subject to the following guidelines:
          • The total budget may not exceed $100,000.
          • Each task must be assigned a budget.
      • You may submit the project schedule and the resource breakdown structure separately if you choose.
        • • Note: Save all your ProjectLibre work in a PDF. You may also save the project WBS and schedule from ProjectLibre in a PDF file and save the budget in MS Excel. Save the project schedule and budget in ProjectLibre and MS Excel, as you will use this information for your Week 3 assignment.

      For Week 2, submit the scope MS Word document for grading. Additionally, submit the WBS, project schedule, and budget from ProjectLibre in a PDF or the WBS and Project Schedule from ProjectLibre in a PDF and the budget in a MS Excel document. The Project Management Plan Baselines paper must be three to four full double-spaced pages in length from top to bottom (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA

      • must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
        • title of paper in bold font
          • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
        • students name
        • name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
        • course name and number
        • instructors name
        • due date
      • must utilize academic voice.

      must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph

      • Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

      must use at least one credible or industry source in addition to the course text. must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA

Requirements: 3-4 Full Pages From Top to Bottom Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Title and Reference Pages | .doc file

Please provide an answer that is 100% original and do not copy the answer to this question from any other website since I am already well aware of this. I will be sure to check this.

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Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions.

Please be sure to include an introduction paragraph with a clear thesis statement at the end of it along with a conclusion paragraph.

No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

Please be sure to include in-text citations where necessary.

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The purpose of this assignment is to deepen your understanding of market segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) while integrating Peter Druckers philosophy of Management as a Liberal Art. You will be challenged to apply both strategic thinking and ethical reflection in crafting a value proposition that serves not only business goals but also people and society. This exercise encourages you to think beyond the transactional nature of marketing and reflect on your role as a value creator, leader, and decision-maker.

ROJECT OVERVIEW

You will select a real or hypothetical product or service and complete a solo marketing analysis using the STP model. First, you will identify and describe three distinct market segments using demographic, psychographic, geographic, and behavioral criteria. Then, using the MASDA framework, you will evaluate and select a primary target segment. Finally, you will craft a clear and compelling positioning statement supported by either a perceptual map or a value proposition chart. Throughout this assignment, you are encouraged to reflect on how your positioning strategy serves not just the market but the whole human beinga core tenet of Druckers MLA philosophy.

OBJECTIVES

1. Apply the STP model to a real or hypothetical brand challenge
2. Evaluate market segments using the MASDA criteria
3. Construct a meaningful, values-driven positioning statement
4. Integrate ethical and human-centered considerations into strategic marketing decisions
5. Demonstrate how Druckers MLA philosophy applies to customer engagement and value delivery
6. Visualize brand positioning using a perceptual map or value proposition model

PAPER FORMATTING

The paper should be written following APA 7th Edition guidelines, ensuring clarity, organization, and professionalism. Key elements include a title page, an introduction with a clear thesis statement, well-structured body sections with appropriate headings, and a conclusion summarizing key findings. Use in-text citations to reference the case study and any supplemental peer-reviewed sources, and include a properly formatted reference list at the end. There is an in the Getting Started Module that you can view.

• Length: 34 pages
• Formatting: APA 7th edition
• Font: 12pt Times New Roman, double-spaced

Include the following sections:

1. Introduction and Product/Brand Overview
2. Market Segmentation
3. Target Evaluation using MASDA
4. Positioning Statement + Visual (Map or Chart)
5. Reflection: Drucker and Ethical Positioning
6. References (if applicable

DELIVERABLES

Your submission must include:

• Three segmented customer profiles
• One selected target audience with MASDA rationale
• A clear and strategic positioning statement
• A visual element (positioning map or value chart)
• A short reflective paragraph (56 sentences) connecting your strategy to Druckers view of management as a responsibility to people and society, not just profit.

UBMISSION EXPECTATIONS

• All sections of this paper (except Conclusion) must include in text citations.
• Ensure proper grammar, structure, and adherence to APA 7th edition guidelines.
• Use AI ethically as a supportive tool but ensure original and thoughtful contributions from the team.
• Double check the Rubric and ensure you have met all requirements.
• Late submission is subject to the late policy percentage deduction.
• Submit as a Word document

Instructions

Individual Assignment Instructions:

Review the article by Manuj & Mentzner.

Create an essay that applies the Supply Chain Risk Management and Mitigation Framework (figure 3). Select an international company ( and then apply the steps described to create your assessment of the local company operational risks within the firm and the risks associated with suppliers and the risks associated with demand risks.

Do not use the figure in your paper. Use the figure as a guide for creating an essay explaining the risk factors. Include steps two, three, four, and five in the assessment of each risk.

This paper should be between three and five pages and may include periodical or magazine articles as support for facts presented in the risks. You can include the Manuj & Mentzner article as a peer-reviewed journal article.

Individual Assignment Resources:

Manuj, I., & Mentzer, J. T. (2008). . [Article]. Journal of Business Logistics, 29(1), 133-155.

While logged into the APUS library, use the following link. Copy and paste the URL into the browser to ensure the URL is located.

APA GUIDELINES

Submission Instructions:

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.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

In a 400-500word blog post:

• Given your chosen event scenario and destination, what are the key water-based and waste issues/impacts? How did the organizers manage this issue? APA style
• I’ve attached the assignments for weeks one, two, three, and four. Read them carefully, and then start working on this week’s task! Pay attention; the professor likes in-depth details and a thorough understanding of all aspects of the assignment, and he hates AI!

For this check-in, add to your risk management plan guidelines for the following (as appropriate):

• Traffic flow
• Crowd management
• Alcohol service management
• Individual weapons and safety prevention policies
• Other safety considerations as needed

If your venue already has risk management information publicly available, you may use the details from their plan for your submission. Please cite your sources using APA formatting.

I’ve attached the assignments for weeks one and two! Read them carefully, and then start working on this week’s task! Pay attention; the professor likes in-depth details and a thorough understanding of all aspects of the assignment, and he hates AI! I would also like to mention that the geographical location of the event is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as I did not mention this in the previous two assignments, and the professor commented on the necessity of including the geographical location.

I need report and Powerpoint ( presetion Just Part A )

I need to complete the attached assignment according to the given guidelines and instructions. Please ensure the work is original and written in your own words, avoiding plagiarism.

1. CASE STUDY- Onboarding and Performance Management
2. The purpose of the activity is for you to explain and evaluate different recruiting, selection, onboarding, and performance management methods.Assignment alignment with Course Competencies:
3. • Recommend recruiting, selection, and performance management solutions or initiatives to address dynamic customer and stakeholder needs.
   • Interpret HR recruiting, selection, and performance management issues and challenges to develop strategic solutions and interventions.
   • Critique recruiting, selection, and performance management initiatives to ensure alignment with HR and organizational strategies

   Develop each answer to the fullest extent possible, including citations from course references, where applicable, to support your arguments.

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the onboarding process for Hubbs. What elements of the new hire orientation and onboarding processes would be particularly important to his successful performance?
2. Assume the role of the manager in this case. How do you handle a new employee who lacks the specific skills that were presented during the selection process? How do you determine if additional training is the solution and how much training is reasonable or expected? How would you know if training is not the solution?
3. Discuss the risks versus the benefits of the managers decision to have Hamrick mentor Hubbs. Overall, do you think this decision was effective? If you do not agree, who do you think would have been a more suitable mentor for Hubbs and why?
4. Evaluate the managers process of handling Hubbs performance problems. Was it effective or could it have been handled differently? Was anything overlooked? What other factors besides lack of skills or ability could have contributed to Hubbs poor performance? How could the manager have mitigated some of these factors?
5. Considertheperformanceissuewiththemarketingdepartment.Whathappenswhen poor performance by a team member affects a departments reputation and credibility? What options should the manager consider in rectifying the situation?
6. The manager needs to act. What are her options, and what factors and/or additional information must she consider before making a decision? What are the implications of this decision for the team?
7. ReviewCaseAandreflectontherecruitingandselectionprocessesusedtohire Hubbs.
   1. Howcouldtherecruitingand/orselectionprocessesbeimprovedto mitigate the new hires performance issues?
   2. Whateffectcouldtherecruitingand/orselectionprocesseshavehad on Hubbss subsequent performance and his teams perceptions of his performance?

– I want original text, no plagiarism.

– You can find the instructions in the file. Please read it carefully.

– APA Style

Thanks

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Textbook:

Luthans, F., & Doh, J. P. (2021) International management: Culture, strategy, and behavior (11th ed.) McGraw-Hill Education, New York, NY ISBN 978-1260260472