Module 5 Restructuring

Research an organization that has undergone a restructuring in the last several years. Explain the market factors that uncovered the need for restructuring, what actions were taken by the organization, and the results of the restructuring. Make sure you have referenced information for your choice.

* Your assignment should be approximately 500 words in length (typically, two double-spaced pages), not counting cover page, reference list page, appendices, figures, or tables.

* Your assignment should include a title page and a reference list page (if using references), and be completed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with appropriate header, page numbers, one-inch margins, and meet all other requirements of APA Stylebook.

* A minimum of two references must be used. Please format them in the most current APA format.

* An abstract is required.

Choose an original (unique) IT topic that you would like to research in greater detail.

 

For this assignment, follow the outline below and the sample I provided above to come up with your own high level, research proposal outline.

STUDENT’S CHOICE – TECH RELATED

A Basic Proposal Outline:

  • Title Page. The proposal title and the student’s name, printed on a separate cover page.
  • Summary. A synopsis of the proposed project, including the rationale for the proposed research, a statement of specific aims and objectives, the experimental approaches to be used, and the potential significance of the research. Suggested length: one-half page.
  • Specific Aims. Provide a clear, concise point-by-point summary of the aims of the research proposed. Suggested length: one-half to one page.
  • Background and Significance. Explain background information necessary to understand the proposed project and its significance in relation to long-term research objectives. This section should include a critical evaluation of existing knowledge and should identify forward progress that the project is intended to provide. Suggested length: six pages.
  • Reference this section thoroughly with a focus on primary literature rather than review articles.
  • Preliminary Data. Succinctly describe preliminary experiments that justify the rationale and/or demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed research. 
  • Experimental Design and Methods. Discuss IN DETAIL the experimental design and procedures that will be used to accomplish the specific aims of the project. Describe the protocols to be used and provide a tentative sequence or timetable for the investigation. Include the means by which data will be analyzed and interpreted. Describe any new methodology and its advantage(s) over existing methodologies. Discuss potential technical difficulties and/or limitations, limitations in interpretation of the results, and alternative approaches that could be used to achieve the aims. Suggested length: eight pages.
  • References. List all references cited in the text, including all authors and the full title of the publication.

Length: 6-9 pages. 

At least eight references (all in-text citations must be listed on the references page; anything on the references page must have an in-text citation).

APA format; no first person (I, you, we, etc..)

Case study

 

Read the case study titled “Revitalizing a Brand”, located in the online course shell. Use the Internet or Strayer databases to research the branding and communication strategies of one (1) health services organization that is similar to the health services organizations mentioned in the case study.

Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:

  1. Describe the current marketing communication, identity, and brand position of Plaza Home Health Services.
  2. Conduct a Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT) analysis associated with the current marketing communication, identity, and brand position of Plaza Home Health Services.
  3. Assess the importance of benchmarking in Plaza Home Health Services’ development and implementation of an effective brand strategy (marketing communication, identity, and brand position).
  4. Compare branding and communication strategies of a similar health services organization with that of Plaza Home Health Services. Determine whether or not Plaza Home Health Services should apply additional best practices into its current branding and communication strategies. Provide a rationale and support for your response.
  5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify 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:

  • Examine the marketing research process and market segmentation strategies in the health care industry.
  • Analyze business planning based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics (supply and demand), commercialization, and product-market expansion.
  • Explain how branding strategies apply to the health care market for existing and new products.
  • Determine the marketing communications strategy used in health care services.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health services strategic marketing.
  • Write clearly and concisely about health services strategic marketing using proper writing mechanics.

BUS 409

Workers performing similar work are paid more in some industries than others. Explain why this is so.    Be sure to include examples and support your post with specific references to your text (Chapter 2) or independent research you’ve conducted.

W7PAD530

 

Week 7 DB Question is: Can benefits alone attract candidates to want to work in the public sector?  What qualities or job culture attributes would attract candidates? Please post your response to this question in the Week 7 DB tab.

Please respond to the following:

  • How does traditional workforce or succession planning differ from strategic planning? 

**at least 250 word and reference

MGT312T Week 1 Apply Exercise With tip will get 100 PERCENT

  

Note:I got question 6 and 7 incorrect. I have marked incorrect options. So, you have only 2 options to choose from. As you have two attempts, you will certainly score 100 percent as one of two options of both questions are correct.

Question 1

This is a scenario, not question.

Assume you are a nursing director for a nursing home. You’ve been working at your facility for a few short months when you learn the company that owns the home has been improperly overbilling Medicare for the care and services provided to your residents. You bring this to the attention of the company’s managers, but they do nothing. You then notify the appropriate authorities (becoming a whistle-blower) and, dismayed by the fraud and other problems, you quit.

Question 2

Why are ethics considered so important when studying organizational behavior?

Unethical behavior makes it easy to influence others and conduct business.

Unethical behavior can ensure loyalty, which helps the performance of individuals and teams

You will be confronted with ethical challenges at all levels of organizations and throughout your career

Unethical acts are not illegal and can benefit the company

Question 3

The contingency approach suggests that

there is one best way to manage

OB theories apply to all situations

a manager needs to learn a set of hard-and-fast rules

the best answer depends on the situation 

Question 4

Overcharging Medicare for care and services provided to patients is an example of ______ behavior

rational

unbiased

unethical

illegal

organizational

Question 5

Ethics is primarily concerned with

right and wrong

legal and illegal

moral and immoral

religious and nonreligious

Question 6

In an ethical dilemma such as the one presented above

there are two choices, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner

there are two choices, either of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner

there are two choices, one of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable manner(Incorrect)

there is only one choice(Incorrect)

Question 7

In the case above, this presents a(n) _____

ethical dilemma(Incorrect)

desired outcome (Incorrect)

systematic approach

goal

Question 8

The case above represents an extreme example of unethical and illegal conduct. These are the exception in the business community. Which of the following statements about this behavior is false?

Very few unethical acts are also illegal

Most unethical acts are not punished in any way

Even if illegal, few of these acts are prosecuted

You can rely on the legal system to manage or assure ethical conduct at work 

Question 9

Problem solving and critical thinking are ______ because they use logic and reasoning to develop and evaluate options

technical skills

soft skills

common sense

hard skills

DIS 4

 
Select one of the following case studies (located in your textbook):
Then complete the following: 

  • Add your opinion about the choices and decisions being made – if this was your company would you make this choice? 
  • What would you do differently?   

CASE 7-1 DOING CRUNCHES AT NESTLE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF HUMAN ASSETS 
CASE 7-2 GOOGLE SEARCH: BUILDING THE PROGRAM THAT WRITES THE CODE TO FIND FEMALE TALENT 

You are strongly encouraged to make your initial post by Wednesday of each week so that you have plenty of time to respond to your classmates.