Author: chris

The relationship between the organization and its members can be greatly influenced by what motivates individuals to work. The style of leadership, job design, resources on the job, and environment can all have a significant effect on the satisfaction of employees and their performance. Performance is also influenced by individual motivations (e.g., social, recognition, financial reward, personal growth and development, and/or intrinsic satisfaction) and can equally impact the organization. There are many theories that attempt to explain the nature of motivation. Write a four- to five-page paper (excluding the title and reference pages) evaluating the relationship between motivation, job satisfaction, and work performance. Be sure to address the following:

1. Describe a performance issue which resulted from a motivational problem (what, why, who).
2. Use a content theory of motivation (e.g., Maslow, Alderfer, Herzberg, or McClelland) or a process theory (i.e., Adams, Locke, or Heider and Kelley) to explain how the issue creates a performance problem for the organization.
3. Use the theory of motivation you selected to describe an intervention/action to change the motivation/behavior and correct the performance problem.

Your paper must use a minimum of three scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook. Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center..

Discussion # 1
Pick a brainstorming technique and explain it. How would you use this technique as a manager? Have you participated in any brainstorming sessions to solve company issues? What was the result?
Discussion #2
Review the lecture on motivational theory, in particular McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y. Pick one theory and explain it. Argue for it persuasively. Then, explain the other theory and argue for it passionately. Can you see why both of these theories have their place in the discussion of supervision?
Discussion #3
How did the media portray the Vietnam War during the 1970’s? How did this affect popular youth culture?
Discussion #4
How might some of the current social events of today reflect those of the 1970’s? What can history teach us about our current state of affairs in American culture? 250 word minimum for your initial post. (2-3 sources)

In a 1,000-1,250-word paper, address the following:

1. Read “The Global Leadership of Carlos Ghosn at Nissan.”
2. Explain how Ghosn’s understanding of emotion helped him communicate his message of change. (Do not focus on Ghosn’s emotions, but on the emotions of those he was leading.)
3. In the second part of the paper, discuss Ghosn’s use of cross-functional teams and why they were important to gaining employee buy-in.
4. Conclude by giving a specific personal example of the importance of understanding emotion and of how you have communicated to gain buy-in.
5. Use outside sources as well as material from the readings to support your writing.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Directly quoted source material may not exceed 10% of the paper’s content.

Due to its inherent unreliability, Wikipedia is not considered an acceptable source for use in academic writing.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Assignment 2 – Core Skills of Engagement

Students will develop a two (2) page proposal that explains how to apply at least three (3) core skills of engagement to an effective performance review conversation. The proposal will include the following:

3. Explain the three (3) core skills that you used.

4. Provide rationale for each of the three (3) core skills used.

The requirements and format of the paper is to be as follows:

• Include two references
• Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), APA format

Conduct a phone or personal interview with a Training Manager. Ask them to describe the role that training and development plays in their company utilizing the following questions:

• Who conducts the training and how often is it delivered?
• Who receives the training in the organization and what are the topics?
• What are the typical steps in the training process in your organization?
• How are your training efforts evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency?

Present your findings as a Word document of 1–2 pages formatted in APA style.

Submitting your assignment in APA format means, at a minimum, you will need the following:

• Title page: Remember the running head and title in all capital letters.
• Abstract: This is a summary of your paper, not an introduction. Begin writing in third-person voice.
• Body: The body of your paper begins on the page following the title page and abstract page, and it must be double-spaced between paragraphs. The typeface should be 12-pt. Times Roman or 12-pt. Courier in regular black type. Do not use color, bold type, or italics except as required for APA level headings and references. The deliverable length of the body of your paper for this assignment is 3–4 pages. In-text academic citations to support your decisions and analysis are required. A variety of academic sources is encouraged.
• Reference page: References that align with your in-text academic sources are listed on the final page of your paper. The references must be in APA format using appropriate spacing, hang indention, italics, and upper- and lower-case usage as appropriate for the type of resource used. Remember, the reference page is not a bibliography, but it is a further listing of the abbreviated in-text citations used in the paper. Every referenced item must have a corresponding in-text citation.

Please submit your assignment.

Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric.

This assignment will also be assessed using the Common Assessment criteria provided here.

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Week 2: Problem Identification/Milestone One

For your course project work this week, consider what you have learned about diagnosing organizations and the diagnostic process.  Use that knowledge to complete the first milestone of your course project.

Milestone One: Problem Identification

Select an organization in which you are, were, or hope to be employed. Include in the paper the following:

• Paper title
• Description of the organization. (Please mask the organization name for confidentiality.)
• Problem identification
• Context of the problem and the explanation (i.e., what is the problem and why?)

Your assignment should be at least 1-2 page(s) in length.

At least one peer-reviewed journal article is required along with the textbook. Reference all sources using APA format. For guidance using APA format, please contact your instructor.

(5c) For your individual work this week recall what you learned about diagnosis and providing feedback. You will analyze a real world case and illustrate use of data analysis and action plan development.

After reading the case “Peppercorn Dining” starting on page 238 and using your knowledge of diagnosis and feedback, address the following questions:

• How effective was the OD consultants’ data gathering? The content of the data? The process of how the data were collected?
• Use force-field analysis to analyze the data. What conclusions would you draw from the analysis?
• How should the feedback session be designed? What information should be used from the analysis?

Your assignment should be a minimum of 2-3 page(s) in length.

Reference all sources using APA format.

• What are the main components of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906? How was this law attempting to protect the public?

 

• What are the main components of the Sherley Amendment: How was this law attempting to protect the public?

 

• How did the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act improve the 1906 Food and Drug Act?

• What are the main components of the 1952 Durham Humphrey Act? How was this law attempting to protect the public?

• What are the main purpose and influence of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962? How was this law attempting to protect the public?

• What is the main purpose of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970?

 

• List and briefly describe the 5 levels of drug scheduling under the controlled substances, schedule I-V”

• What are the 3 main steps in regulating the development of new pharmaceutical drugs?

 

 

• Define and describe the 2 main drug prevention strategies: Supply Reduction and Demand Reduction

Watch the “Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy” video found in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. You do not need to watch the entire video. At a minimum, watch from the 33-minute mark until the 51- minute mark.

Write a 1,400- to 2,100-word paper about information-giving responses and the characteristics of interview phases. Include examples from the video that demonstrate the following topics:

• The counselor’s nonverbal and verbal skills
• Did certain questions or comments create a change in nonverbal or verbal actions for the clients?
• What open- and closed-ended questions did the counselor use?
• What techniques did the counselor use to paraphrase and summarize the words of the clients? Was this effective?
• How did the counselor apply the information-giving responses?
• Identify the exploration, clarification, and action stages of the interview.
• What are examples of reflective feeling?
• How did the counselor encourage the clients to self-disclose? Was she successful?
• Provide your thoughts on the overall interview structure. Was it a comfortable setting? How could it be improved?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Using the regression results and the other computations from Assignment 1, determine the market structure in which the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food company operates.

Use the Internet to research two (2) of the leading competitors in the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food industry, and take note of their pricing strategies, profitability, and their relationships within the industry (worldwide).

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Outline a plan that will assess the effectiveness of the market structure for the company’s operations. Note: In Assignment 1, the assumption was that the market structure [or selling environment] was perfectly competitive and that the equilibrium price was to be determined by setting QD equal to QS. You are now aware of recent changes in the selling environment that suggest an imperfectly competitive market where your firm now has substantial market power in setting its own “optimal” price.
2. Given that business operations have changed from the market structure specified in the original scenario in Assignment 1, determine two (2) likely factors that might have caused the change. Predict the primary manner in which this change would likely impact business operations in the new market environment.
3. Analyze the major short run and long cost functions for the low-calorie, frozen microwaveable food company given the cost functions below. Suggest substantive ways in which the low-calorie food company may use this information in order to make decisions in both the short-run and the long-run.

TC = 160,000,000 + 100Q + 0.0063212Q2

VC = 100Q + 0.0063212Q2

MC= 100 + 0.0126424Q

4. Determine the possible circumstances under which the company should discontinue operations. Suggest key actions that management should take in order to confront these circumstances. Provide a rationale for your response. (Hint: Your firm’s price must cover average variable costs in the short run and average total costs in the long run to continue operations.)
5. Suggest one (1) pricing policy that will enable your low-calorie, frozen microwavable food company to maximize profits. Provide a rationale for your suggestion.

(Hints:

• In Assignment 1, you determined your firm’s market demand equation. Now you need to find the inverse demand equation. Having found that, find the Total Revenue function for your firm (TR is P x Q). From your firm’s Total Revenue function, then find your Marginal Revenue (MR) function.
• Use the profit maximization rule MR = MC to determine your optimal price and optimal output level now that you have market power. Compare these values with the values you generated in Assignment 1. Determine whether your price higher is or lower.)

6. Outline a plan, based on the information provided in the scenario, which the company could use in order to evaluate its financial performance. Consider all the key drivers of performance, such as company profit or loss for both the short term and long term, and the fundamental manner in which each factor influences managerial decisions.

(Hints:

• Calculate profit in the short run by using the price and output levels you generated in part 5. Optional: You may want to compare this to what profit would have been in Assignment 1 using the cost function provided here.
• Calculate profit in the long run by using the output level you generated in part 5 and cost data in part 3 and assuming that the selling environment will likely be very competitive. Determine why this would be a valid assumption.)

7. Recommend two (2) actions that the company could take in order to improve its profitability and deliver more value to its stakeholders. Outline, in brief, a plan to implement your recommendations.
8. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

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 short-run and long-run production and cost functions.
• Apply macroeconomic concepts to changes in global and national economies and how they affect economic growth, inflation, interest rates, and wage rates.
• Evaluate the profit-maximizing price and output level for given operating costs for monopolies and firms in competitive industries.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial economics and globalization.
• Write clearly and concisely about managerial economics and globalization using proper writing mechanics.