Balanced Scorecard

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You were introduced to the concept of accountability in Chapter 15. The Balanced Score Card was introduced in Chapter 17.  The Balanced Scorecard is a business tool that has grown in popularity.  It provides a quick overview of the several performance measures in several areas of the organization.  Some managers feel that whatever gets measured will get improved simply because it is getting additional attention.  As you will see in Chapter 17, however, not everyone agrees that the scorecard is an effective performance management tool.

Emma is on the fence as well.  She would like you to research the Balanced Scorecard concept and share your recommendations as to whether or not CM Tech should adopt the tool.

Your research paper for Emma should include the following key elements: 

  1. Provide an overview of the balanced scorecard that describes what the scorecard is and what a management team would hope to accomplish by using one. 
  2. Debate the tool:  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a Balanced Scorecard.
  3. Develop your recommendation to Emma as to whether or not CM Tech should adopt the Balanced Scorecard.  Be sure to fully support your recommendation with reasoning, examples, and research.

Your report should outline the key concepts in each area listed above and provide examples as appropriate.  Be sure your report is a minimum of 5 pages, includes an introduction and conclusion paragraph, title page, and references page.  The title and references pages do not count toward the total page count.  

Powerpoint

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The problem-solving model was first laid out by Helen Perlman. Her seminal 1957 book, Social Casework: A Problem-Solving Process, described the problem-solving model and the 4Ps. Since then, other scholars and practitioners have expanded the problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy. At the heart of problem-solving model and problem-solving therapy is helping clients identify the problem and the goal, generating options, evaluating the options, and then implementing the plan.

Because models are blueprints and are not necessarily theories, it is common to use a model and then identify a theory to drive the conceptualization of the client’s problem, assessment, and interventions. Take, for example, the article by Westefeld and Heckman-Stone (2003). Note how the authors use a problem-solving model as the blueprint in identifying the steps when working with clients who have experienced sexual assault. On top of the problem-solving model, the authors employed crisis theory, as this theory applies to the trauma of going through sexual assault. Observe how, starting on page 229, the authors incorporated crisis theory to their problem-solving model.

In this Final Case Assignment, using the same case study that you chose in Week 2, you will use the problem-solving model AND a theory from the host of different theoretical orientations you have used for the case study.

You will prepare a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 11 to 12 slides, and you will use the Personal Capture function of Kaltura to record both audio and video of yourself presenting your PowerPoint presentation.

To prepare:

  • Review and focus on the case study that you chose in Week 2.
  • Review the problem-solving model, focusing on the five steps of the problem-solving model formulated by D’Zurilla on page 388 in the textbook.
  • In addition, review this article listed in the Learning Resources: Westefeld, J. S., & Heckman-Stone, C. (2003). The integrated problem-solving model of crisis intervention: Overview and application. The Counseling Psychologist, 31(2), 221–239. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/0011000002250638

CASE STUDY: TIFFANI BRADLEY

Discussion Board – APA – 300 Words – Due in 48 Hours – For Wizard Kim

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Compensation is a controversial workplace topic. Throughout the years, specifically the past decade, average employee wages have not greatly risen. However, managerial and executive pay has steadily increased.

Despite current economic stability and low unemployment rates, U.S. businesses are constrained from raising employee salary and benefits due to low-wage foreign competition.  This week’s readings showcase a case study on pay compression at Envelop City and on how McDonalds uses praise (intrinsic factor) and individual incentive pay (extrinsic factor) to ensure satisfied and happy employees.

Discuss how an organization can motivate its employees to maintain/increase their productivity and performance without significantly increasing employees’ compensation.  Additionally, as a compensation consultant, how would you develop market value for positions within your organization? Propose a compensation plan to ensure that rewards (i.e., wages, benefits, and other compensation) match job duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Answer the above using the question and answer (Q&A) format.  The Q&A format should include the original question along with your response. Within your post, support your responses with information from at least one peer-reviewed/scholarly source (not older than 3-5 years) from  CSU Global online library or the Internet, and provide the full citation at the end of your post. Use APA guidelines (at the CSU Global Writing Center )  to format your references. Your total word count must be at least 300 words excluding the original questions.

Help DB1

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Discussion Board 1

Primary Task Response: 

Within the Discussion Board area, write One page that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Role of Project Management

In the race for a competitive advantage, today’s organizations are often tasked with multiple large in-house and outsourcing responsibilities when it comes to project management.

Read the brief history of project management from this Web site. https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/brief-history-of-project-management.php

Then, respond to the following:

Explain what project management is, and how it evolved over time.

Explain at least 1 thing that has surprised you about the field of project management.

Reference

Haughey, D. (2013, April 21). A brief history of project management. Retrieved from http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/brief-history-of-project-management.html

5 Pages – APA – Human Resources – Must Throughly Explain and back up with Sources*******

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For this Capstone assignment, you will identify 5 aspects that motivates employees to perform.  Then, you will evaluate how each management type impact employees’ motivation.  Finally, you will review and evaluate how rewards impact motivation.

Develop a well-written report that addresses the following:

  • Explain how the 5 aspects you identify as employees’ motivators impact the performance in the organization.
  • Describe how each management style impacts employees’ motivation depending on the industry or organization.
  • Create a rewards plan that will help increase and maintain employees’ motivation.

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

  • Be 5 pages in length
  • Incorporate a table or figure that visualizes the strategies*********** INCLUDE A VISUAL ASPECT – CHART, GRAPH ETC.,
  • Include at least two different scholarly sources not utilized previously*************
  • Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center

Help DB2

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Discussion Board 2

Library Research Assignment

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write one page that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Research the project management Process Groups and the project life cycle structure in the PMBOK® Guide, and then respond to the following:

When starting a project, why would a project charter—as described in the PMBOK® Guide’s Develop Project Charter Process of the Initiating Process Group—be important?

What is the purpose of the scope statement produced during the Define Scope process of planning the project?

Explain how the project management Process Group phases are similar to, yet different from, the project life cycle phases.

DB 3

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Discussion Board 3

Primary Task Response: 

Within the Discussion Board area, write a one page that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Qualities of a Project Manager

Research the role of the project manager, and then write a summary of the role based on what you learned. Then, respond to the following:

Name 2 qualities that a project manager must have to be effective and successful in managing a project.

Can someone do my Week 1 & Week 2 Discussion in Principles of Marketing?

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Discussion 1

 

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,

Read

  • Week 2 Lecture
  • Chapter 3 of the course text, Principles of Marketing

Introduction, growth, maturity, and decline—every product has a life cycle story waiting to be told. In this interactive activity, you’re going to document the story of a product that has progressed through the four product life cycle stages.

Instructions:

If the instructions has a plus sign (+), click it to review tips and requirements for completing that section of the discussion prompt.

+Do a web search for dead brands or product fads. the following:

You can use this article, Blast from the past: Vintage Technologies That We No Longer Use for inspiration.

+Pick a service brand and use it as an example, explain how service differ from goods and discuss whether services go through a life cycle.

Be sure to discuss the product, place, price, and advertisement strategy for each phase of the life cycle you find.

You will see 4P’s strategies will differ with the shift of the product to another life cycle. Include your analysis of these differences.

Additionally, identify the key events that mark and end of each phase.

Discussion 2

   Place Strategy [WLO: 2] [CLO: 4]

Read

  • Week 2 Lecture
  • Chapter 4 of the course text, Principles of Marketing

Watch

The goal of place strategy in terms of the customer value equation is to add value without increasing cost.

Retailers face three strategic issues that affect place strategy.

+Pick one of the strategic issues listed below:

Market Niche 

Location

Merchandise Assortment

Explain at least three elements marketers need to consider when it comes to that strategy.

Explain how Burberry implemented innovative “place” strategies use to create value for current and potential customers.  

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Discussion Board 4

Primary Task Response: 

Within the Discussion Board area, write One page that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Review the video link on the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. For this Discussion Board, answer the following:

What lessons can be learned regarding project management leadership?

What lessons can be learned regarding project risk management?

There is a lot of research regarding this tragedy, so be sure that you use additional (minimum of 2) external cited research from both the Challenger investigation and project/risk management to support your considerations

Reference

Ed Villa Bal. (n.d.). Challenger – A case study in risk management [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG8BPB_oPlg

DB 5

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Discussion Board 5

Summative Discussion Board

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write a one page on the following: 

What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?

How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?

Particular to the classroom engagement, what approaches could have yielded additional valuable information, in terms of faculty participation and/or the discussion boards?