BUS 370 Week 5 Final Paper – Organization Development

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You have been hired as a consultant (to your current organization, previous organization, or a fictional organization). Describe and analyze a human resource/organizational problem(s) and recommend an organizational development strategy (ies). Provide a rationale as to why you think this approach will help. This will require a practitioner analysis of the organizational problem of interest and an academic literature review of similar organizational problems and organizational development strategy (ies) that you believe will be most beneficial in solving the problem. Also, provide an evaluation plan for the proposed intervention(s).

The plan should have the following headings:

1.      Problem Identification

·         Description of the organization

·         Context of the problem:

·         How do you know it’s a problem?

·         Specifically what is the problem (select from list below)?

·         Turnover

·         Job Satisfaction

·         Diversity

·         Performance Appraisals

·         Downsizing

·         Training & Development

2.      Needs Assessment and Diagnosis

·         Data collection

·         Data analysis

3.      Proposed Organization Development Interventions/Strategy(ies)

·         Required resources

·         Timeline

·         Anticipated resistance

·         Potential benefit(s), i.e. cost savings

·         Suggested Evaluation Approach

·         Summary/Conclusions

 

This final assignment should be 8 to 10 pages in length (not including the title and reference pages). You must use at least five scholarly sources and format your paper according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center

 

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

 
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“Proposal” Assignment- HRMD 650

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Instructions
This assignment is worth 20% of your final grade and addresses Course Objectives 1 through 6. It gives you an opportunity to apply theories and models, identify barriers to change, and propose appropriate change interventions. You must complete this assignment individually, without contacting other students, and you may not use a paper or any part of a paper from a previous class or from another person. If you have questions about this assignment, please post them in the Ask the Professor discussion forum so that everyone can benefit from the answers.

We have discussed a number of organizational development and change theories and concepts throughout this semester. You will incorporate some of those theories in your final paper, showcasing your ability to apply organizational development principles.

 

Your Task:

Use what you have learned in this course to develop an 8–10 page change process proposal (excluding cover and reference pages) for your organization. Assume that you will submit this proposal to the organization for implementation.

For this proposal, identify a problem area of your current organization (or one in which you have previously worked) that you believe warrants a change initiative. In your opinion, what restraining forces are blocking the implementation of a change program? From an internal OD practitioner perspective, what recommendations can you make to overcome these barriers?

You should apply the ideas, concepts, theories, and practices set out in the course materials as appropriate to the specific organization that you have selected. Please follow APA guidelines for citations, quotations, and references, and use at least eight scholarly resources that are dated within the last five years. You are strongly encouraged to use the required and reserved readings in this course, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles found through the UMUC library.

 

Your paper should include the following:

~2 pages: Introduction (Incorporate course objectives 1 – 3)

What is the organization, and how did you select it? What is your relationship with the organization? Using a systems perspective, include any historical information about the organization and the organization’s culture that would be helpful in this context. Identify the organizational issue in need of change.

 

~3 pages: Need for Change (Incorporate course objectives 4 – 5)

Describe the change that needs to take place and discuss internal and external forces that represent obstacles to the change, supporting your opinion with appropriate citations. Describe the various kinds of data you would need to gather to confirm your diagnosis. What level of analysis (organization, group, or individual job) should be applied to this situation?

 

~3-5 pages: Proposed Solution (Incorporate course objective 6)

Create recommendations for a proposed solution. What do you believe would be an effective intervention? What forces could be harnessed to promote change? Who should be included in the solution’s implementation? What would be considered a success? What additional approaches could be considered? What steps would you take to implement the recommended solution? Be sure to present your findings objectively, without emotion.

 
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Microsoft Project Mangement

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Microsoft Project Assignment 7

Complete Project 13-4: Don Funk Resource Assignment Contour (pg.276 of your workbook).  Save your Don Funk Contour project file as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject13-4 and submit it when done.

Complete Project 14-2: Don Funk Enhanced Network Diagram (pg.291 of your workbook).  Save your Don Funk Enhanced Network Diagram project file as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject14-2 and submit it when done.

Complete Project 15-1: Southridge Video Consolidated Project Schedule (pg.301 of your workbook).  Save your Southridge Video Consolidated project file as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject15-1 and submit it when done.

Complete Project 16-1: Adding a Sharer File to the Southridge Video Resource Pool (pg.324 of your workbook).  Save your Southridge Video Resource Pool as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject16-1A and Gregory Weber Biography project file as YourLastNameYourFirstNameProject16-1B and submit them when done.

 
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Ict Project Management With Gantt Chart DUE WED MORNING 7AM PST

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ICT Project Management – Assessment Task 2 LAST UPDATED: December 2015, Version No. 3.0

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ABN: 19 080 559 600 | CRICOS CODE: 01856K | RTO: 90501

Assessment 2 – Case Study

Instructions:

You need to analyse two different case scenarios and complete tasks mentioned after each scenario.

You need to demonstrate your ICT project management ability to finalise project budget, human resource management and quality management.

Duration:

Trainer will set the duration of the assessment.

Evidence required:

Tasks Evidence Submission

Project Cost Management

 

A completed Gantt chart with appropriate resources allocated

A budget report

In printing

Project Human Resource Management

A paragraph (not more than 300 words) explaining changes from the original plan to the new plan

Screen shot of a new budget report

Screen shot of the “Resource Usage” view to see each person’s work each month

In printing

Case scenario 1

Windsor Institute has 50 employees and wants to increase employee productivity by setting up an internal software applications training program. The training program will teach employees how to use Microsoft software programs such as Windows 8 and Office 2010. Courses will be offered in the evenings and on Saturdays and taught by qualified volunteer employees. Instructors will be paid $30 per hour.

In the past, employees were sent to courses offered by local vendors during company time. In contrast, this internal training program should save the company money on training as well as make people more productive. The Human Resources department will manage the program, and any employee can take the courses. Employees will receive a certificate for completing courses, and a copy will be put in their personnel files. The company needs to set up a training classroom, survey employees on desired courses, find qualified volunteer instructors, and start offering courses. The company wants to offer the first courses within six months. One person from Human Resources is assigned full time to manage this project, and top management has pledged its support.

Four people from various departments (Mike Smith and Lisa Robbins from IT, Jim Mulcahy from Marketing and Bill Jones from Corporate) are available part time to support the full-time Human Resources person, Terry, on the project. Assume that Terry’s hourly rate is $30. Two people from the Information Technology department will each spend up to 25% of their time supporting the project. Their hourly rate is $40. One person from the Marketing department is available 25% of the time at $30 per hour, and one person from Corporate is available 30% of the time at $25 per hour.

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ABN: 19 080 559 600 | CRICOS CODE: 01856K | RTO: 90501

 

Project Summary

Project name Software Application Training Project

Sponsor name John Daly

Sponsor department IT

Type of project IT Training

Project description Internal IT Training held during evening hours in Microsoft products

Project manager Project Manager

Team members Terry Reed, Mike Smith, Lisa Robbins, Jim Mulcahy & Bill Jones

Date project was proposed 01/05/11

Date project was approved or denied

15/05/11

Initial cost estimate $150,000

Initial time estimate 120 Days

Dates of milestones (e.g. project approval, funding approval, project completion)

Started – 16/05/11, Completed – 3/10/11

Actual cost $119,954

Actual time 108 Days

Location Internal

 

Gantt chart (incomplete):

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ABN: 19 080 559 600 | CRICOS CODE: 01856K | RTO: 90501

Task: Project Cost Management

a) Enter information provided above about time and hourly wages into the Resource Sheet. Assume that the cost to build the two classrooms will be $100,000 and enter it as a fixed cost.

b) Using your best judgment, assign resources to the tasks(refer to the incomplete Gantt chart) .

c) View the Resource Graphs for each person. If anyone is over allocated, make adjustments. Take screen shot of the budget report

Task: Project Human Resource Management

a) Assume that the Marketing person (Jim) will be unavailable for one week, two months into the project, and for another week, four months into the project. Make adjustments to accommodate this unavailability, so the schedule does not slip and costs do not change. Document the changes from the original plan and the new plan.

b) Add to each resource a 5% raise that starts three months into the project. Screen shot a new budget report.

c) Use the Resource Usage view to see each person’s work each month. Screen shot a copy.

 
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HCS499 Benchmark Assignment—SWOT Analysis

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Use the SWOT Analysis worksheet provided to complete this assignment.

Review the SWOT Analysis PowerPoint® presentation prior to completing this assignment.

Based on the review of the Stevens District Hospital strategic planning scenario, conduct a SWOT analysis to generate a list of perceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the hospital.

  • Strengths and weaknesses are traits internal to the hospital (i.e., strong physician loyalty to hospital, aging building, and availability of financial resources).
  • Opportunities and threats are external to the hospital, such as a mall facility available for lease or a competitor hospital opening two physician practices in your market.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis that incorporates the key components of a SWOT analysis for the scenario described in Week One to generate a list of perceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The analysis will include the following:

  • Analyze the purpose of conducting the analysis in the context of the scenario.
  • Analyze the limitations and advantages of conducting a SWOT analysis on your own (vs. with a group of stakeholders).
  • Use the table provided to record your analysis of the information from the strategic planning scenario and generate two factors for each of the SWOT categories (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).

Cite at least 1 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references to support your assignment.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

 
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7-2 Case Study: HRIS Case Study, Part III

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  • Read the SHRM case study Integrating a Human Resource Information System and answer the questions below based on the case study and information provided for context. You may use information from the lectures and readings to supplement your answers if necessary.
  1. What cultural issues are interwoven in this project that affected HR?
  2. Who should be involved in future global integration projects?
  3. What skills should team members have and how should they be selected?
 
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Week 3_ Dis 1

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

1) What could go wrong if a firm only sources recruits using one method?

2) How might a company’s preferred recruiting sources differ when it is looking for local managers versus doing a national search for managerial talent?

Jamie Wrote:

What would go wrong if a firm only sources recruits using one method?

Firms using only one method of sources to recruit can lead to firms not potentially finding the right candidates for the open positions needing to filled. “Sourcing is done to identify and locate high-potential people who will later be recruited by the firm” (Phillips & Gully, 2015). Also if a firm used only one method of sourcing, there’s no heavy flow of candidates with the best qualifications to apply for the job. Firm’s like the competitiveness of having multiple candidates interested in their company. Being able to compare a group of resumes can also allow employers to see who has potential to move on in the application process (I.e. interview process).

How might a company’s preferred recruiting sources differs when it is looking for local managers versus doing a national search for managerial talent?

Any company preferring to use certain recruiting sources when it comes to managerial, is doing so because of the role, the qualifications and requirements. Using a specific date base can narrow down candidates with the best resumes, candidates that are either in a managerial role currently or have had experience within this role.

Miriam Wrote:

1) What could go wrong if a firm only sources recruits using one method?

Depending on the size of your company and the job you are looking for will depend on your sourcing strategy. If the company is real small, below 25 people, maybe using one method is OK (barely). For the most part, a company would need to use multiple sourcing strategies in order to fill their position. The bad thing about only using one source method is that you may not get the quantity or quality you are looking for. You would limit yourself to finding the best candidate. The pool may be small or the tools the source have may not be enough to help you pull the right type of candidates. If you need to source quickly, then this may be ok but depending on the company’s goals, the staffing goals and talent needed, then the “importance of different staffing goals influenced the prioritization of different recruiting sources,” which is give you the best options to filling your position (Phillips and Gully, Strategic Staffing, 2015, pg. 162). In some cases if you know the audience you are trying to attract and know where to look for them and that you will get a good pool of candidates from it, then maybe it will work. But most of the time recruiters want a high-volume of applicants to apply and they can weed out the ones that has more quality. Time may also be a factor. By using one method, may take a longer time to find the right candidate due to limitations.

2) How might a company’s preferred recruiting sources differ when it is looking for local managers versus doing a national search for managerial talent?

Again, this is based on the type of company one may have. If the company is nationwide or on a global base, then doing a national search might be preferred because you may want someone that knows the pros and cons, laws, etc. of different locations. However, if you are on a smaller scale or only local, then hiring a local candidate would be preferred. Just depends on what the goal of the position is. There are different factors to consider such as cultural awareness or geographic targeting.

 

Phillips, J., & Gully, S. (2015). Strategic staffing. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

 
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Module 3 Paper

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ased on the course readings and your research, write an essay that addresses the following key elements:

  • Project scope
    • In your own words, with cited support from scholarly resources, clearly and concisely define the construct of a project Scope Statement.
    • Explain the use of a common technique to develop a project scope.
    • Describe the practice for achieving project scope consensus.
  • Project work breakdown structure (WBS)
    • In your own words, with cited support from scholarly resources, clearly and concisely define the construct of a project work breakdown structure (WBS).
    • Based on the project elements presented in Problem 11-2 (Kerzner, 2017, p. 404), use a software application of your choosing to create a WBS (down through level 3). Include your WBS as an appendix to your essay.
    • Describe how your WBS can be used to plan this project scenario.

Additional Instructions
Properly organize your writing by including the following:

  • Cover page
  • Introduction
  • Body of your work in response to the assignment’s key elements, with headings and subheadings
  • Conclusion
  • List of references
  • Appendix (WBS).

The introduction through conclusion sections of your essay should be approximately 4 pages

the book info : Project Management                                                                                                                      A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling
Harold Kerzner

please make sure paper is in apa format

references

I have attached sample apa paper so you can reference

 
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Assignment 3: Creating A New Position

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fill one position within the organization. You can choose the organizational position you currently work or a future position. For this assignment, create a new position, and write a description of the needs it fills in the organization, the job description, and the compensation and benefits package.

You will create and submit your assignment by using ecree. Just start writing. Your work will be saved automatically. You’ll see some feedback on the right-hand side of the screen, including text and videos to help guide you in the writing process. When you’re ready, you can turn in your assignment by clicking “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

Write a five to seven (5-7) paragraph paper in which you:

Explain three or four job components in the job description and specifications for the job.

Explain what will be included in the compensation and benefits package related to the job.

Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia, blogs and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.

Include at least 1 reference to support your paper.

 
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Unit IV Power Point Presentation

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Instructions

For this assignment,  you will discuss what you have learned in Unit III and    Unit IV by creating a  12-slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses the case    studies  below.

Based on your  reading of the case study “Is Business Ready for Wearable     Computers?” on page  181 of the textbook, address the prompts below.

  •     Discuss   at least three examples of wearable technology.
  • Discuss    how wearable technology could change the way the company you            work for or a   company you are familiar with conducts business, and      provide       an   example.
  • Discuss   at least one advantage and one disadvantage to wearable            technology.
  • Discuss   how business intelligence (BI) systems are used for reporting            and data   analytics.

Based on your  reading of the case study “How Reliable Is Big Data?” on page   246-248 of the  textbook, address the prompts below.

  •     Explain   the term big data in your own   words.
  • Discuss   how the  music service Spotify used big data to better serve its              customers.
  • Discuss   how New York City used big data to reduce crime rates.
  • Discuss   at least  one ethical or security issue that big data can pose            to   individuals.

Based on your  reading of the case study “Google, Apple, and Facebook Battle    for Your Internet  Experience” on page 290-292 of the textbook, address the  prompts   below.

  •     Explain   what is meant by mobile   technology.
  • Discuss   how  telecommunications and mobile technology networks are vital            to companies   and  how they are fundamentally changing organizational            strategies.
  • Discuss   the  mobile strategy used by Google, Apple, and Facebook.
  • Discuss   at least two  challenges posed by the Internet and            networking.

Based on your  reading of the case study “How Secure Is the Cloud?” on page    324 of the  textbook, address the prompts below.

  •    Discuss   at least two security threats to cloud data.
  • What   should  companies do to protect cloud data?
  • Discuss   why both the company and the  cloud vendor are responsible for              security.
  • Discuss   at least one security  control that companies can use to            increase   security.
  • Explain   why data  management has a tremendous impact on an            organization’s   survival.

In formatting your  PowerPoint presentation, do not use the    question-and-answer format; instead, use  bullets, graphs, and/or charts in    your  slides to identify important points, and  then discuss those points in   the  speaker notes of each slide.

Your PowerPoint presentation must be at at least 12 slides in   length   (not counting the title and reference  slides). You are required to   use  a   minimum of three peer-reviewed, academic  sources that are no more  than  5  years   old (one may be your textbook). All  sources used, including  the  textbook, must   be referenced; all paraphrased  material must have  accompanying  in-text   citations. One source must be from the  CSU Online   Library.

For  tips on creating an organized and visually pleasing presentation, view     the PowerPoint Best Practices tutorial.  You  can   access the  transcript for the tutorial by  selecting the Notes tab on the    right side of  the tutorial.

 
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