QUESTION 1
Requirements gathering is one of the first tasks of the project team. For complex project requirements gathering can take weeks or even months. According to our textbook “Requirements are the things that define deliverables and that the project manager should discover before starting to fully design, build, or execute a project.” Requirements are the basis for defining the needs and expectations of the client.
Define each of the following types of requirements (10 points):
• Functional requirements
• Non-functional requirements
• Global requirements
• Product and/or project constraints
QUESTION 2
A project plan is a roadmap. List and discuss the three benefits to project planning (10 points).
QUESTION 3
The final step to putting together the project plan is to assign the resources. Good project management is about the maximizing of resources against the project plan. The effective and efficient use of resources helps ensure a project is on time, within budget, and meets scope. Three strategies/approaches are usually considered when leveling resources.
List and explain each of the three strategies (10 Points).
QUESTION 4
The joint project planning session (AKA… Joint Requirements Planning – JRP) has three primary deliverables.
Indicate and discuss each in terms of relevance in effective project management (10 points).
QUESTION 5
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provides project work packages known as tasks. Using the WBS, the planning team will define the sequence in which the project activities should be performed. From sequencing a schedule can be drafted.
We use two pieces of data to begin to build a schedule:
1. The earliest time at which work can begin on every task that makes up the project
2. The earliest expected completion date of the project.
The network diagram is a pictorial representation of the schedule. An understanding of task dependencies is needed to construct a network diagram.
Define and discuss each of the four dependencies and provide an original example of each (10 points).
QUESTION 6
Planning and conducting the project scope meeting is an initial step in the project initiation.
Part 1 – Outline an agenda for a project scope meeting for the development of a new software system that will be an enterprise-wide system to execute and manage all aspects of a national rental car business with 85 locations across the country (5 points).
Part 2 – Types of ContractsThere are several types of contracts-typical in business operations and project management.
List and describe each of the four types of contracts commonly utilized (5 points).
QUESTION 7
The process groups help organize and sequence project management efforts and organize work flow.
Part 1 – List and define the five process groups (5 points).
Part 2 – List the nine knowledge areas as outlined by the authors of the text. PMI recently added a 10th knowledge area – Stakeholder Management. Answer the following:
• Who are Project Stakeholders and what do project stakeholders need to know about the project (5 points)
QUESTION 8
As you know project management has moved from a philosophy to a systematic approach to managing simple to enterprise-wide projects. But not every project needs project management processes.
Part 1 – Define “project” as it relates to project management (5 points).
Part 2 – The triple constraint is foundational to project management. Project success is related to the triple constraint (5 points). Provide a response to the following:
1. Define the triple constraint model utilized in project management.
2. Indicate what happens to the triple constraint when scope is increased.
3. Last, list points that indicate a project is successful as noted by the triple constraint.
QUESTION 9
Scope change request are part of project management. While planning is detailed and thorough, planning is not perfect as situations and environments are constantly changing. All projects require a good and formal change management process.
List and explain two important documents that should be a part of all change management processes in project management (10 points).
QUESTION 10
Part of planning a project is appointing and developing a project team to meet project needs.
What does a team have in common and how are teams and team members developed to meet project goals (10 points)?

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation
For 11 straight years, the Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in the United States, and the firm’s share of the American automobile market was solid. However, the company is not resting on its laurels. Toyota has expanded worldwide and is now doing business in scores of countries. Visit the firm’s website and find out what it has been up to lately. The address is www.toyota.com. Then take a tour of the company’s products and services including cars, air services, and sports vehicles. Next, go to the jobs section site, and see what types of career opportunities there are at Toyota.
Internet Exercise: Working Effectively at Toyota”. Complete this assignment by answering the following questions:
1) What type of communication and negotiation challenges do you think you would face if you worked for Toyota and were in constant communication with home-office personnel in Japan?
2) What type of communication training do you think the firm would need to provide to you to ensure that you were effective in dealing with senior-level Japanese management in the Hierarchy?
3) Using Table 7-1 as your guide, what conclusions can you draw regarding communicating with the Japanese managers, and what guidelines would you offer to a non-Japanese employee who just entered the firm, and is looking for advice and guidance regarding how to communicate and negotiate more effectively?

The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)
Presented at the end of chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the Fabrics Inc. examples at the end of these chapters. These sections are labeled, “The Training Program (Fabrics, Inc.)”. Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated the phases of the Training Process Model, from the needs analysis to evaluation. Notice how the phases build on one another.
Chapter 4 presents the needs analysis, the beginning of a step-by-step process for developing a training program, for this small fabrications company. Chapter 5 continues with a description of the Fabrics, Inc., training program identifying the training design. Chapter 8 provides examples of some of the training outputs, starting with the instructor’s manual and elaborates on the development and implementation steps. Finally, Chapter 9 examines the evaluation phase of the Fabrics, Inc. training.
The paper should use APA formatted headings to identify each of the following required sections:
AbstractBackground of Fabrics, Inc.Needs AnalysisTraining DesignDevelopment and ImplementationEvaluation of TrainingConclusionReferencesThe paper should be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding the title, abstract, and reference page) and respond to the following prompts for each phase of the training process model:
Needs Analysis (Chapter 4)Critique the organizational analysis conducted for Fabrics, Inc. and determine if there are other questions that should have been asked. Review the operational analysis done through the interview. Note that it was not completed. Generate some of the other questions that should be asked.
Training Design (Chapter 5)In the design phase of Fabrics, Inc. Blanchard and Thacker (2013) only developed objectives for conflict resolution. Choose one of the other training requirements and develop three to four learning objectives. Critique the design component and identify areas that were not addressed satisfactorily.
Development and Implementation (Chapter 8)Note that there is no discussion of Fabrics, Inc. in the development or implementation aspects of the training. List and describe additional training modules that could be developed based on the training objectives that were developed in the design phase of Fabrics, Inc.
Evaluation of Training (Chapter 9)Evaluate the two evaluation instruments used in the Fabrics, Inc. case. Discuss how the evaluation results should be used. Be sure to address internal and external validity of the measurements.
The paper
Must be 2,000 to 2,500 words in length (excluding title and references pages).Must be double spaced and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of The Training ProgramStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust include an abstract and the required headings as noted in the prompt above.Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text.Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Assignment 2: Capitalism and the U.S. Economy
In a command or planned economy, the government, not the market, regulates the factors of production and economic activities considered essential to the function of the economy. Economic decisions including what goods and services to produce (supply), how resources are allocated and regulated and how profits are distributed are made and implemented by the government.
How is the U.S. economy different from a command economy? Can the U.S. economy be called a true free market economy? Explain your answer by discussing the ways in which the federal government interacts with and regulates the U.S. economy in the context of both a command and free market economy.
Provide examples and justify your conclusions. Quotations, paraphrases, and ideas you get from books or other sources of information should be cited using APA style. Help with citing sources can be found through the Academic Resources page under Course Home.

Applied Final Project – (27%): DUE MAY 10, 2015 (midnight)
****NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN FROM A MINORITY FEMALE PERSPECTIVE***
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BEHS 220 students are required to submit a final project which is worth one quarter of the final course grade. This project should reflect the student’s highest level of work. The Personal Action Plan for Diversity Consciousness requires students to reflect on what they have learned about diversity understanding, awareness and skills through a practical exercise which culminates in a final 5 to 7 page paper promoting diversity at the individual, community, and even global level. Because communication is a vital skill in promoting diversity awareness, this written project is expected to be thoughtful, well-organized, and well-written. Students may wish to consult with the Effective Writing Center and Information and Library Services for guidance.
The Personal Action Plan will consist of a written final product in which the following items are addressed and the project will be graded based on the criteria below:
PERSONAL GROWTH: 28 possible points
Reason(s) for taking the course? (4 points)What are at least two ways in which my “diversity awareness” has been affected by taking this class? (8 points)What are at least two ways in which my “diversity skills” have been affected by taking this class? (8 points)What are at least two steps that I need to take to become a more diversity conscious individual? (8 points)DIVERSITY BENEFITS: 14 possible points
What are at least three specific benefits that I will gain from valuing diversity? Support your response with evidence from your text and/or other materials (e.g. personal journals and Discussion posts, in-class presentations, external sources)
DIVERSITY COMMUNICATION: 13 possible points
What is the role of communication in promoting diversity awareness? Provide in-text citations from your text and/or other external sources. Use APA format. (5 points)What are at least two ways in which I will improve my communication skills to help others work more productively with me? (8 points)DIVERSITY GOALS: 10 possible points
What are at least two of my most important diversity goals for the future?
DIVERSITY ACTIONS: 20 possible points
What are three specific ways I will achieve my diversity goals and contribute to creating an environment that values diversity? (Specify whether contributions will have a personal, community or global impact) (15 points)What resources will I need to honor these commitments? (5 points)COMPOSITION AND MECHANICS: 15 possible points
Writing is clear, concise and comprehensible (6 points)Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, grammar, etc. are minimal and do not detract from the author’s meaning (6 points)In-text citations and references are properly cited using APA style (for assistance with APA style, consult Information and Library Services) (3 points)FORMAT OF THE REPORT:
Length: Your report will be 6-8 double spaced pages in length, not including the title page or reference pageFont: 12 point; Arial or Times New RomanMargins: 1 inch on all sidesPagination: Page numbers should be included on every page except the title page.Title Page: Should include the title of your report and your name centered on the page.References: Your last page should list all of the sources you have used in alphabetical order and in APA format.Citations: Remember to cite any language, information or ideas that are not your own in order to avoid plagiarism. In–text citations and references should be in APA format.Tone: This is a formal written assignment. Avoid using jargon, slang, contractions or colloquialisms.Syntax: Grammar, spelling, capitalization and sentence construction are important. Always proofread your work!Resources: Students are encouraged make use of the UMUC Effective Writing Center as well as Information and Library Services when preparing their Personal Action Plans.attachmentbehs_diversity_aw