You are the senior operations manager for a mid-sized insurance company. One of your smaller competitors (also an insurance company) has been hit hard due to many claims from a recent major storm. The company has also made some bad investments and is in financial trouble. Your boss has called you in to tell you that they plan on buying out this firm and integrating […]

From the case study, take a position on whether Tropicana did or did not make a major mistake in changing its product packaging. Next, suggest the next two (2) steps that you believe Tropicana should take in its branding strategy in order to counteract the initial negative response to the new product packaging. Provide a rationale for your response and do not duplicate your classmates’ […]

Instructions:  This week you are to write a research paper comparing and contrasting the pedagogical and andragogical approaches to instruction and learning. Suppose the senior supervisor or manager of your organization asks you to design a program to increase employee awareness of sexual harassment and train your workers in the appropriate ways to deal with harassment complaints. Which principles (from either approach) do you feel might be useful? Support your […]

The thyroid gland is responsible for basal metabolic rate, blood pressure, and it aids in the development of the reproductive system. There are numerous types of thyroid diseases or disorders that can affect the entire body. In a 2-page paper research Hyper and hypothyroidism and compare and contrast the 2 conditions. Give examples of the symptoms and treatment plans for each disorder. What medications are […]

Let’s assume that management has approved all your training plans. In fact, Vice President Cindy Kramer is so enthusiastic, she has asked you to develop plans to include your training session in all new employee orientations to Fleet Trucking. Your task now is to create copy for a Poster or Welcome Flyer in which you invite new employees to your training session. (Just the words […]

Article Review Read the assigned article from this week’s readings.  Consider yourself as a project manager at American Airlines, and John MacLean is your project sponsor. Describe at least two examples related to supply chain management, and justify the reasoning for the selection of these examples. Describe how these example projects can improve profitability of American Airlines. Submit a two- to three-page paper, excluding the […]

Throughout the course, various elements of professional, collegiate, and Olympic sports have been studied and evaluated. Some of the issues and concerns that were identified in each level of sports significantly impact the sports organizations’ and academic institutions’ operations, financial management, and business practices. Complete a thorough review of factors that influence an organization or institution that operates at each level of sports based on […]

After reading Chapter 7 and the required resources for this week, consider the following scenario: HIV Help-Inc., a non-profit organization focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS just received a $10 million grant to fund several projects.  The organization is currently located in an older building that needs extensive repairs. The organization is using outdated office equipment In addition, one additional staff member is needed in […]

Individual Paper #1: Case Study of a health care organization’s financial health (12.5%) In this assessment you will select an organization and evaluate its financial health based on ratio analysis. You will be graded on based on your understanding of the ratios, the accuracy of your calculations, the validity of you conclusions and your ability to clearly communicate your analysis. To complete this assignment, follow […]

First: You should send me an email that clearly identifies the challenge within the organization. You do not merely send an email stating “The challenge I want to write about is leadership”. That does not tell me anything. What is the organization and what exactly about leadership is the challenge? If you cannot write that in an email then you are unclear yourself about the […]