Case Study 11.1: It’s an Agile WorldThis case illustrates a common problem in software and IT development, where programmers and IT staff are anxious to lock in specifications as early as possible so they can “get to work” without having to worry about invasive or disruptive input from the end users.  Unfortunately, what typically happens is that the finished product is not what the users […]

 One of the seminal studies and theories related to change management is Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory. Components of his work are identified in many other theories, so understanding this theory offers insight into the change management process. In this assignment, provide a brief overview of Lewin’s Change Theory, including his rationale for creating this theory and the intended role this model addresses in change management. Then discuss […]

Assigned Readings:Chapter 12. Project ControlChapter 13. Research and Development ProjectsInitial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook […]

In a professional career, one may be called upon to conduct research and deliver findings in professional settings. No matter how extensive the research or accurate the conclusions, a weak presentation can undermine an argument. A presentation is a tool to assist in making an argument. When creating presentations, students develop skills in researching an issue, synthesizing the information, organizing data logically, and presenting findings […]

Evaluation of Corporate Performance The Final Project will involve applying the concepts learned in class to an analysis of a company using data from its annual report. Using the concepts from this course, you will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the company and write a report either recommending or not recommending purchase of the company stock. Research Tip: The “Mergent” database in the Ashford University […]

Review Chapter 3 and prepare a personal balance sheet following the example from Exhibit 3-3. Consider how you might shift, through savings and debt reduction, liabilities to assets. Next, prepare a well-disciplined household budget that can lead you to your goals. Once you have completed the exercise, discuss what you learned in this discussion forum. What are the areas where savings or reductions could help […]

A competency model is a set of knowledge, skills, behaviors, or attributes, which defines what is needed by a person to be effective in a particular leadership position. The two articles this week titled; A leadership competency model: Guiding the NAON process and Leadership Competencies from the SHRM website, introduce the concept of competency models and provides an example of a leadership competency model. Study […]

Background: Case Study 1 is a comprehensive assessment that highlights the preparation that will precede the procurement and contracting process. The scenario of outsourcing a corporate datacenter is one that is very current, and this decision is being made daily. You will prepare a document to be presented to the executives that will be comprehensive and easy to use to decide if the company will […]

FIFO and LIFO  Analyze the following scenario: The Hospital for Ordinary Surgery uses pharmaceuticals for its patients.  It started the year on January 1, with an inventory of 1,000 doses of an antibiotic drug that cost $17 per dose.  On January 2, it purchased another 300 does for $21 each. From January 3 through June 30 it used 800 doses. On July 1, it bought […]

PPP, which is purchasing power parity, is a theory economically that takes different countries’ currencies and compares them using an approach called “basket of goods.” The currencies are in balance, which is known as being at par; the exchange rate is considered what the basket of goods at the same price in each country (Hall,2019).  There are several calculations throughout Chapter 10, even one related […]