Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1

Decision Making and Problem Solving (MGT 312)

Due Date:End of Week 5, 28-02-2026

Course Name: Decision Making and Problem Solving	Students Name:
Course Code: MGT312	Students ID Number:
Semester: Second	CRN:
Academic Year:2025-26; SECOND SEMESTER

For Instructors Use only

Instructors Name:
Students Grade:/ 10	Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

Late submission will NOT be accepted.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of decision-making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. (1.2)
• Explain critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (2.7)
• Identify and analyze different perspectives on understanding problems for different situations. (3.1)

Assignment Instructions:

• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via Universitys website
• On first page of SDL, choose English Databases
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the search bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans?

Author: Bhave, Devasheesh P.; Cheah Sin Mei; Geffre, Angela;

Date of Publication: 11/2025

Published: Harvard Business Review

Read the attached case study titled as Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans? by Bhave, Devasheesh P.; Cheah Sin Mei; Geffre, Angela; published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):(Marks 10)

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings:[500-600 words] [Marks 5]

• Briefly summarize the problem
• Identify symptoms of the problem
• Describe the size and scope of the problem
• Identify the consequences
• Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue
• Briefly summarize the problem
• Identify symptoms of the problem
• Describe the size and scope of the problem
• Identify the consequences
• Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [200 words][Marks 3]

Q3. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve?[150 words] [Marks 2]

Answers

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings:[500-600 words] [Marks 5]

ANSWER

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. [100 words][Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q3. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [100 words][Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q4. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve? [Marks 2]

ANSWER

File 1: Requirements

File 2: Case Study

All answers must be based strictly on the provided case study only, without using any external sources. Every answer must be supported with clear evidence taken directly from the case.

Please follow the required structure for each question:
Decision Logic Evidence Conclusion, and provide clear justification where necessary.

No external sources. No Google. No AI-generated content.

The answers must be logically structured, clear, and well-connected.

Please also provide the AI and plagiarism report.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1

Decision Making and Problem Solving (MGT 312)

Due Date:End of Week 5, 28-02-2026

Course Name: Decision Making and Problem Solving	Students Name:
Course Code: MGT312	Students ID Number:
Semester: Second	CRN:
Academic Year:2025-26; SECOND SEMESTER

For Instructors Use only

Instructors Name:
Students Grade:/ 10	Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

Late submission will NOT be accepted.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of decision-making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. (1.2)
• Explain critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (2.7)
• Identify and analyze different perspectives on understanding problems for different situations. (3.1)

Assignment Instructions:

• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via Universitys website
• On first page of SDL, choose English Databases
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the search bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans?

Author: Bhave, Devasheesh P.; Cheah Sin Mei; Geffre, Angela;

Date of Publication: 11/2025

Published: Harvard Business Review

Read the attached case study titled as Case Study: Should a CHRO Abandon Performance Improvement Plans? by Bhave, Devasheesh P.; Cheah Sin Mei; Geffre, Angela; published in Harvard Business Review, and answer the following Questions:

Assignment Question(s):(Marks 10)

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings:[500-600 words] [Marks 5]

• Briefly summarize the problem
• Identify symptoms of the problem
• Describe the size and scope of the problem
• Identify the consequences
• Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue
• Briefly summarize the problem
• Identify symptoms of the problem
• Describe the size and scope of the problem
• Identify the consequences
• Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [200 words][Marks 3]

Q3. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve?[150 words] [Marks 2]

Answers

Q1: Writ the problem statement about the above case. Problem statement should include the followings:[500-600 words] [Marks 5]

ANSWER

Q2: Discuss the problem with 5-Why analysis. [100 words][Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q3. Draw and explain cause-and-effect diagram based on the problem of the case? [100 words][Marks 1.5]

ANSWER

Q4. If you are consultant and asked to solve the problem, how will you solve the problem of case? What are the steps you will follow to solve? [Marks 2]

ANSWER

1st assignment for course MGMT828 400-600 words ( I send attach previous documents that explain my organization used much that information to help I really need someone know how to help with these assignments)

Part I

Contact your client organization and agree on a date and time to begin your consultation project. Be prepared to re-establish the agreed-upon consulting contract expectations.

Part II

Report on the following:
What happened during your call? (Share your experience.)
What, if anything, has changed since the last time you spoke with your client?
What new information did you gather?
What are your next steps?

Second assignment for course LDR874 400-600 words

Discuss the following:

If you were mentoring a new supervisor, how would you recommend that they establish a strong relationship with their organization?

Instructions: The assignment for this chapter provides you some autonomy and flexibility. Convey what you have learned about communicating effectively with employees however you see fit (write your responses, record audio, create slides,…your choice). Please use CHAPTER 9 in the textbook as well as scholarly outside sources.

Here are the learning objectives provided in the textbook. Whatever you do, be sure to address each learning objective.

9.1 Communication Strategies

1. Explain the concept of emotional intelligence.
2. Describe the four types of communication in the workplace.
3. Explain the various communication styles and identify your own style.
4. Define nonverbal communication and describe the importance of it in an HR setting.

9.2 Management Styles

1. Define the various types of management styles.
2. Explain how we can determine which style to use in a variety of situations.

You will assume the role of a branding consultant who has been invited to pitch for a
brand development project. The goal of CW1 is to prepare a brand development
proposal in response to a request for proposal (RFPs). You have the option to
choose between 1 of 4 RFP

Assignment:

Submit a 2-3 page paper on one of the topics below. You should cite at least three scholarly sources other than the textbook and title page is required. For guidance, it is suggested to have 1-2 quotes with source citations per page. Include a references page (not counted in the 23-page length requirement). Use the APA material at the top of the course site to help with formatting.

Topic:

Present below four reasons scheduling resources is an important task.

1. Optimizes Resource Utilization
2. Prevents Conflicts
3. Improves Task Management
4. Enhances Risk Management

Dear ,please follow the instructions in the attachment. The plagiarism tolerance for MBA is 8 %.

if possible,please prepare three different solutions for me and my friends ,making sure each one is distinct from others .

We are going to go a little off topic for this assignment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was one of the biggest and most important pieces of legislation that has been passed in the last100 years for the safety and well-being of employees.

For this assignment, you are to research Title VII of the Civil rights Act and create two (2) infographics on any topic you choose, as long as they belong to Title VII. If you dig deep enough, you will find Title VII topics that coincide with employee termination (our topic this week).

I am a huge fan of Title VII, so I will know if you choose something that is not part of the Act. There are many topics of the Act, so you should not have any issues finding two topicsthat you like. You are expected to cover the topics thoroughly.

Example Topics for Title VII
Discrimination
Equal Employment
Protected Classes
Affirmative Action
Reverse Discrimination
ADEA
ADA
FMLA
Multiple actions that ensure, safety, well-being and fairness.

Yes, I know these are not very specific. You need to research them.

You can try the links below to create your infographics. However, you can use any app you choose. You can play with these free, but if you want to print out anything you do have to pay the fee or take screenshots. They have a ton of pictures, backgrounds, and other cool features.

Week 7: Module 11 Discussion Assignment _ Primary post is due today by 11:59pm (EST).

Response post is due today at 11:59 PM, EST

Completion requirementsDue: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM

Students will complete the discussion in 12-point, Times New Roman font using APA format. There must be a minimum of two sources to support primary responses. Students are required to post their primary response (250 word minimum) by today midnight. Students will upload a response post (secondary response to one other student) by today midnight (150 words minimum). You must have a minimum of two references to support your answer and two in-text citations of those references. (You do not need citations and references for secondary posts).

*Note that attendance is counted through the discussion forum.

Discussion questions are worth 50 points, 30 for your initial post (answering the question) and 20 for your secondary post (replying to a classmate). You are only required to submit one secondary response. Submitting more than one secondary response will not raise your score but could lower it.

Grading for Discussions:

All discussions must be completed on time and must include in-text citations and references in APA style formatting. If you do not use in-text citations or they are not in APA format you will lose 3 points. If you do not have references or if they are not in APA format, you will lose 5 points. (You do not need citations and references for secondary posts).

• You will lose 10% based on word count if your posts are too short. For example, your initial post is 200 words, if you have 150 words you will lose 5 points50 words short times 10% (50 x .10 = 5).
• If any part of your post is copied and pasted (ANY POST), you will receive a 0. I will not ask you about it, and you will not have a chance to resubmit the
• If your post is late, you will lose points depending on how late the post is. If you post one week late or later, you will not receive any points. No points will be given for any assignment posted after the class.

Coping and pasting an article or copying the information and changing a word or two is not a significant post. If you do this, you will receive a 0 for the assignmentno questions asked.

• Articles need to be within the past 5 years.
• Provide appropriate APA in-text citations and
• You must participate in all discussion.

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Module 11 Discussion: Employee Termination

If you have ever worked for a company that had to perform a major layoff, sending large groups of employees home and to the unemployment line, you know that it makes for a very somber and stressful day: Saying goodbye to valued coworkers, sharing with them their new financial worries, reviewing the workload they left behind and realizing youre among those left that need to pick up the slack. And if youre not anxious enough about that, youre also wonderingam I going to be next?

On top of being a blow to company morale, when an organization chooses to downsize it risks the result of less revenue and less productivity. So, is downsizing the only alternative?

Discussion Prompt

HR professionals can assist in proactively and creatively producing alternatives to downsizing by using the tools in their arsenal. In this exercise youre charged with exploring alternatives to downsizing that will save employee jobs and still accomplish the organizations goals of cutting costs.

Use everything you know about downsizing and everything else youve learned so far as a Human Resources manager to come up with one or two ideas to prevent or find alternatives for corporate downsizing. Dont forget to put a small explanation next to each bullet point, and when youre done, check out the ideas one of your classmates has come up with.