bUS407 training and development, business and finance homework help

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Need Analysis Please respond to the following:

Based on the scenario, evaluate the significance of a needs analysis in terms of addressing business performance.

Justify your position on the following statement: “An external business consultant is more effective than an internal HR employee in performing an organizational performance gap analysis (OPG)”. Support your position with concrete examples.

Also Please respond to Rashaun post see below

Good afternoon everyone,

  • Based on the scenario, evaluate the significance of a needs analysis in terms of addressing business performance.
  • Justify your position on the following statement: “An external business consultant is more effective than an internal HR employee in performing an organizational performance gap analysis (OPG)”. Support your position with concrete examples.

A Needs analysis is a method of finding out why performance may be less than whats expected.

Based on the video senario, a TNA would be very significant in identifying the reason for the employee performance gap. We have already identified that there is an issue with decreased sales from the sales department and that training is needed. The needs analysis will help to determine the specific need to be addresses.

I believe that an external business consultant may be more effective than an internal HR employee because the external consultant will view all information from an objective point of view. An internal HR employee may look at the situation or gathered information from a subjective point of view. When I consider issues within my current company, one that comes readily to mind is poor performance of instructors as it relates to handling paperwork. Each week every instructor is required to turn in a schedule of teaching topics for the week, as well as a lesson plan for teaching the topics. The majority of the instructors fail to turn in the paperwork prior to the beginning of class as required. In this particular situation, I believe the needs analysis could be performed by an internal HR professional because the trigger issue is not a company-wide issue, and it does not affect the business as a whole.

juvenile law, writing homework help

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Use the word count, APA guidelines, references after each questions, correct grammar and English, punctuation marks, Give the most important issues and fact. My State is Tennessee.

1. Use your text and the internet to research the case of People v. Smith 437 Mich.293 (1991). In a narrative format of 500 or more words, outline the case. Give the facts, issue, and court holding.

2. Give an overview of expunged records for juveniles, its importance and the reasoning for it being necessary. 150 word

3. What are your state’s laws concerning the expungement and use of juvenile convictions to sentence them as an adult? 150 words, my State is Tennessee

4. If you were a state senator for your state, how would you change the laws concerning juvenile records and their accessibility? This is your personal opinion, 150 words, State of Tennessee

the Dove Division of the company, marketing homework help

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you are to write a report on the topic below. Length shall be 4 – 7 pages (1,200 words), APA formatted citing at least 3 references in support of your paper or case study.

SHC Confectioners (the company identified in Week One Case Study) has been acquired by M & M Mars and assigned to the Dove Division of the company.

Address and identify these six interrelated items:

(1) the overall scope and mission of the organization,

(2) company goals and objectives,

(3) a source of competitive advantage,

(4) a development strategy for future growth of the SBU,

(5) the allocation of corporate resources to accomplish your goals,

(6) synergy via the sharing of corporate resources, intangibles, or programs across businesses or product lines.

You will have to go to M & M Mars and get their corporate history, organizational structure, mission and vison to write this paper.

Analyze the steps involved in preparing a cash budget, writing homework help

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Need help with answering Discussion Question

1. Analyze the steps involved in preparing a cash budget and determine which steps represents the greatest number of obstacles to the greatest number of small businesses. Explain rationale.

2. Analyze the steps involved in avoiding a cash crunch and make at least one additional recommendation for doing so. Provide specific examples to support response.





“Researching Financial Information”

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“Researching Financial Information” Please respond to the following:

Economics Global, assignment help

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APA with References

PART 1

Pricing and Exchange Rates

Read the article How will refugees affect European economies. Provide responses to the following:

  • Summarize the main points of the discussion
  • Prepare a position on this summary; that is, do you agree or disagree with the findings of the authors (provide supporting evidence by way of cited references)
  • Does the refugee situation influence the balance of payments? Why or why not?
  • Do the findings of this article apply to the current situation of the United States? Why or why not? Again, be clear in defending your position.


PART 2

Decision Making in a Global Economy

With everything discussed with this course, first watch How we can make the world a better place by 2030. Then, offer your considerations as to whether this could work or not. Within your response, provide examples of how it could work, or what would need to be changed to make the ideas more feasible.

Unit V Case Study, business and finance homework help

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A textile manufacturer is closing its North Carolina plant and moving the production of its products to a developing nation in Southeast Asia. The primary reason for the move is the lower labor cost that the organization can enjoy in the new location.

 Proponents of the decision laud the move as a means to save the organization by taking advantage of the free market and finding cheaper methods of producing the company’s goods.

 Opponents of the decision state that a breach of trust existed between the company and the loyal employees in the North Carolina facility. Additionally, opponents cite recent findings that contractors in the Southeast Asia region where the company is moving have been cited for utilizing child labor and failing to provide working conditions equivalent to those in the United States.

 Officials in the Southeast Asia region have answered the criticisms of the use of child labor by pointing out that oftentimes children are the only individuals in a family who are capable of working, and to deny them that opportunity would create greater hardship on the already desperately poor population.

Based on the case study above, apply the deontological and teleological frameworks learned in this unit to provide the following information in your response:

 Describe which framework the proponents of this move would use to support their statement that it be considered ethical.

 Describe which framework the opponents of this move would use to support their statement that it be considered unethical.

 Describe style of leadership this decision reflects, and discuss whether this move would lead to a positive evaluation of leadership and organizational performance.

 Describe the level of corporate responsibility this decision reflects.

Be sure to follow the guidelines below:

 Be sure to include peer-reviewed sources to support positions/conclusions.

 Analysis should be highly relevant, informative, and remain on topic.

 Accuracy should be strong with close attention to detail in all parts of the assignment.

 Writing should be clear and concise with solid sentence structure and should be free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.

 Your paper should be at least two pages in length.

 You must also use at least five outside sources to support assertions and conclusions.

 All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA

Problem Solving, business and finance homework help

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  Assignment 2 Problem Solving

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Assignment 2:  Problem Solving
 

When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”

Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper  

Scenario 1:You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree, when a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job, it’s yours. All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree. Your present company offers tuition reimbursement, but the new company does not.

Scenario 2:Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.

Scenario 3:You have two jobs—one during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and one on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classes—one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. You have two kids—one who plays soccer, and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have two siblings—one who lives two (2) miles away, and one who lives in another state. You have two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament, and the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team, and you are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.

Scenario 4:You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when you arrive and return another co-worker is already there, and you wonder whether this person spends most of his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting, you are informed of your co-workers’ outstanding sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of working leads in the field, and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.

Scenario 5:Professor’s Choice – problem scenario presented by your professor.

Scenario 6:Student’s Choice – Problem scenario presented by you.

Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:

·  Step One: Define the problem

·  Step Two: Analyze the problem

·  Step Three: Generate options

·  Step Four: Evaluate options

·  Step Five: Make your decision

·  Step Six: Implement and reflect

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.
3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.

The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:

·  Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.

·  Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.

·  Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.

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 Style 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.

You should follow these submission guidelines:

·  Submit the paper draft to Turnitin.com and then submit the originality report with the draft to Blackboard.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·  Recognize the hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.

·  Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.

·  Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.

Environmental Scan Paper, management homework help

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you research two-three companies and do the following:

  • Evaluate the internal and external environments of each company using an environmental scan.
  • Analyze the competitive advantage of each company
  • Evaluate the strategies each company uses to create value and gain competitive advantage.
  • Examine the measurement guidelines each company uses to verify its strategic effectiveness.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the measurement guidelines that each company uses.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

PLEASE INCLUDE IN TEXT CITATION

Statistical Analysis, business and finance homework help

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Using one of the Data Tools and Apps from the United States Census Bureau, choose some interesting census data and perform a statistical analysis on it in order to answer a question you want to answer with the data. Do not just copy and paste or summarize the data that you find. Use an appropriate statistical tool and provide your thought process behind the tool you chose as well as the results of your statistical analysis. Use this week’s lecture to aid your analysis. Cite the data source that you chose in your post, and document it in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Lecture Aid

Week 5: Statistical analysis

Most people view statistics as a way to present the cold, hard objective facts about data. For example, if a poll says that 60% of Americans approve of the President, that means the majority of Americans like him, right? Not necessarily! The most talented statisticians know how easy it is to lie with statistics. Our job as researchers is to apply statistics carefully to avoid as many lies as possible. 

Those of you who like baseball know that baseball is a game of statistics. If St. Louis Cardinals fans say, “The Cardinals have won eight of their last nine games,” they make their favorite team look like a currently successful team. But, if Chicago Cubs fans say, “The Yankees have won eight of their last nine games, but they’ve won by outscoring the other team by only one run,” then the Cardinals don’t sound as impressive anymore. Perhaps the Cubs fans are more truthful, but none of the fans are technically wrong. 

Statistical tests such as the ones described in this week’s textbook chapter require many things to be in place in order for them to be accurate. In most cases, the larger the dataset, the more accurate the test results will be. If you run a chi-square with a sample size of 50, it will not be as accurate as a sample size of 5,000, and you run the risk of error: a small sample size might say that there is no statistically significant difference within the two groups, when in fact there is a difference. 

Many popular tests assume that your data is normally distributed, but some data is skewed. If data is skewed, you will not get accurate results if you use most common tests. Data can be skewed frequently in survey data. For example, let’s assume you’re analyzing final exam scores. In a normal distribution, most students would earn a C, because it’s considered “average.” Fewer students would earn Bs and Ds, and even fewer students would earn As and Fs. However, in the exam scores you’re analyzing, most students earned As; this means your data is skewed. Perhaps the exam was too easy, or most of the students were really smart. This is an oversimplified example of how this can work, and without getting into the math or the theories behind it, the point here is to understand that you need to use data that’s appropriate for the chosen test. 

Your sample can also skew results. Let’s say that you buy several types of candy:  hard candies, Tootsie Rolls, Hershey’s Kisses, etc. Then you count the total number of pieces as well as the number of each type of candy. You put the candy into a bag, and pass the bag around a room of people, inviting them to each take a handful of candy. You ask them to write down the total number of their candies as well as the number of each type of candy before they ate it. 

After they eat their candy, you ask them what biased them when they took their sample: Are you on a diet? Do you like Kisses more than Tootsie Rolls? You could then compare the total numbers of candy (the population) to the candy each person chose (their sample) to see whether their sample turned out skewed. In other words, was their sample representative of the overall population, or was it skewed with too many or too few of certain candy types? You could perform a number of statistical tests on this candy data, and the room of people might be eager to help you, since they’d all be on a sugar high! 

Choosing the right test for the job is one of the biggest challenges for people new to statistics; we can use Excel, SPSS, or other statistical software to actually calculate the statistic, but if you’re not using the right test, the results will be meaningless. Given your data, should you use a chi-square or a t-test? It’s your job to decide that as the researcher. 

For viewing

Foster, P. (n.d.) Tutorial videos for business statistics [Video playlist]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL09B919EDBD83A95A