MANAGEMENT

MUST BE 800 WORDS 

1. There are several recommendations for documentation of performance and developmental activities. Describe three (3) recommendations and why you believe they are important.

2. In this video, Charles Rogel of DecisionWise discusses 5 myths concerning the process.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAA01x-xp6Q

After watching the video, please share your thoughts on any new learning you had from the video or ideas you may have for overcoming some of the possible concerns based on what the myths reveal.

FOR QUESTION 3 AND 4 Do not use outside resources for your answers. Make sure to include in-text citations with supporting reference.

3. Avett Manufacturing Company allows employees to purchase materials, such as metal and lumber, for personal use at a price equal to the company’s cost. To purchase materials, an employee must complete a materials requisition form, which must then be approved by the employee’s immediate supervisor. Brian Dadian, an assistant cost accountant, then charges the employee an amount based on Avett’s net purchase cost.

Brian is in the process of replacing a deck on his home and has requisitioned lumber for personal use, which has been approved in accordance with company policy. In computing the cost of the lumber, Brian reviewed all the purchase invoices for the past year. He then used the lowest price to compute the amount due the company for the lumber.

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the professional organization for managerial accountants. The IMA has established four principles of ethical conduct for its members: honesty, fairness, objectivity, and responsibility. These principles are available at the IMA Web site: www.imanet.org.

Using the IMA’s four principles of ethical conduct, evaluate Brian’s behavior. Has he acted in an ethical manner? Why?

4. TAC Industries Inc. sells heavy equipment to large corporations and federal, state, and local governments. Corporate sales are the result of a competitive bidding process, where TAC competes against other companies based on selling price. Sales to the government, however, are determined on a cost plus basis, where the selling price is determined by adding a fixed markup percentage to the total job cost.

Tandy Lane is the cost accountant for the Equipment Division of TAC Industries Inc. The division is under pressure from senior management to improve income from operations. As Tandy reviewed the division’s job cost sheets, she realized that she could increase the division’s income from operations by moving a portion of the direct labor hours that had been assigned to the job order cost sheets of corporate customers onto the job order costs sheets of government customers. She believed that this would create a “win–win” for the division by (1) reducing the cost of corporate jobs, and (2) increasing the cost of government jobs whose profit is based on a percentage of job cost. Tandy submitted this idea to her division manager, who was impressed by her creative solution for improving the division’s profitability.

Is Tandy’s plan ethical?

Week 2 Project

 

Instructions

Review the following lectures:

The project assignment provides a forum for analyzing and evaluating relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.

Introduction

In the previous lecture, you were gathering some preliminary information in order to decide on the best approach to align the employees with a performance management plan. This is the second phase of the assessment.

Tasks

  • Evaluate two measures for the performance management system.
  • Analyze the key components for measuring results.
  • Analyze the key components for measuring behavior.
  • Assess the process to gather performance information.

To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Submission Details:

  • Create a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.
  • Name your file as SU_HRM5050_W2_Project_LastName_FirstName.

Perception

Factors that influence perception are 

1 Attitude (2 examples in real life)

2 Motives (2 examples in real life)

Follow APA style, and use one peer reviewed article 

intext citation and mention references.

STRAYER Assignment 2: Analysis on Food Security

                      

Assignment 2: Analysis on Food Security

The members of the United Nations found great value in the analysis you provided on the effects of global warming that result from population growth. They are now asking you write an additional analysis to include further issues related to population growth. 

Here is the issue they have asked you to consider:

The member states of the United Nations seek to build food systems that can provide global food security which will feed everyone, everywhere, every day by improving food quality though the promotion of effective and nutritional agricultural practices. The crucial issue is not the lack of food in the world but the access to that food. In many developing countries, food shortages are due to governmental control over food distribution. 

These governments maintain control of the population and their power by limiting access to nutritious food to certain groups. In this practice, they thereby “weaponize” food. Your second project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop an analysis that addresses three issues related to global food insecurity caused by global population growth and poverty, and to explore these issues in a developing country of your choosing. The UN has given you the following guidelines.ContentThe UN has asked that your paper contain three sections. Each section should be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. It also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions. IntroductionProvide an introduction of half a page minimum that addresses points a-e below.Explains the problem the UN has asked you to address in your own words;Identifies the three sections your paper will cover;Identifies the developing country you will consider;Tells the UN the causes of food insecurity; andProvides a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph.Section I. BackgroundWhat is food insecurity?What role does population growth play in food security?Section II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food SecurityWhat forms of technology can be used to reduce hunger and improve food security?How would these technological solutions work?What causes of food insecurity do these technologies address?Section III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing CountryConsidering the causes of food insecurity, what factors interrupt the flow of food from the source to the people in the developing country you selected?             ConclusionProvide a conclusion of half a page minimum that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions.Success TipsIn answering each question, use examples from your developing country to illustrate your points. The UN needs facts and objective analysis on which to base future policy decisions; avoid personal opinion and make sure your answers are based on information you find through research. Formatting RequirementsMake sure your paper consists of four PAGES 

.Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:  Section I. BackgroundSection II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food SecuritySection III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing CountryUse and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below.Make sure your paper contains both in-text citations and a source list, per SWS guidelines: Refer to the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) document for reference. Include a cover page with your name, the country you selected, the date you submitted the paper, and your instructor’s name.Potential SourcesPeter Timmer. May/June 2015. Food Security and Scarcity: Why Ending Hunger Is So Hard. Foreign Affairs. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/food-security-and-scarcity-why-ending-hunger-so-hardThe United Nations Population Division. 2017. World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision. https://www.un.org/development/desa/publications/world-population-prospects-the-2017-revision.htmlWill Martin. November 5, 2010. Food Security and Poverty: A Precarious Balance. Let’s Talk Development blog by The World Bank. http://blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttalk/food-security-and-poverty-a-precarious-balance The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:Propose a plan to address the issue of global food security in underdeveloped countries that considers the impact of prior solutions. 

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Research Paper

This final research paper must demonstrate the understanding of new learning in the field of project management and how it relates to the Project Management Maturity Model. This is an assignment with a length of 10 to 15 pages (not including title and reference pages) that should integrate the reading, multi-media and class discussion boards. It is mandatory to have research from the classroom text, as well as at least four sources from the internet or online library to support your views. A minimum of two of these sources must be from the Ashford Online Library.

Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. It is recommended to use examples from your professional experience where possible, or build from your learning in the discussion boards. Use at least one project you have been a team member or a project manager as an example to discuss each of the following topics:

  • The definition of the Project Management Maturity Model and how organizations can increase their overall productivity using the model. 
  • The importance of organizational strategy and how project management needs to link to objectives to achieve results. 
  • Project communication methods including who the stakeholders are and why they are important to the project manager.
  • The use of project quality, including earned value analysis, and examples of successful and troubled projects.
  • A conclusion to describe how the probability of success can be found with an organization that is able to reach maturity in terms of project management.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

  • Must be 10 to 15 double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least five scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Employment

  1. Define employment contract and discuss the pros and cons of using such agreements.
  2. What is a noncompete agreement? To ensure a noncompete agreement is reasonable and enforceable, what guidelines should you consider?
  3. Discuss an exception to the Employment at Will doctrine and how this might be taken into consideration in the workplace.

Shell Corporation Discussion

 

Shell Corporation Discussion

Respond to the following in your initial post. In your opinion…

  1. Do you agree with Robert Thomas’ creation of an LLC to purchase a vehicle? Why/why not.
  2. Should Shell Companies be allowed to exist? Are they needed? Why/why not. 
  3. Provide an example of another Shell Corporation and indicate why the company was created and how the person(s) involves benefit from such a corporation.