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trident MGT301 full course (module 1-5 all cases and SLP)

Case Assignment
Write a
3- to 4-page paper, answering the following question:
·
What functions of management has McDonald’s leadership used, and
continue to use in order to remain the most profitable fast food restaurant in
the world?

SLP
Assignment Expectations
Select an organization or
company that you know very well, maybe where you work or where you used to
work. During the SLPS you are going to analyze this organization.
Write a brief summary
explaining how your organization uses the four functions of management, of
planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
As a reminder:
·
Planning
o During
this process, organizations develop visions, goals, and objectives. They select
strategies to reach their vision and meet goals and objectives.
·
Organizing
o During
this stage, organizations select organization design and structures that enable
them to implement strategies.
·
Leading
o This
process refers to leadership, meaning the styles leaders use to fulfill their
functions.
·
Controlling
o This
process monitors if strategies are on track and deadlines are met.
Be sure to study the Background
materials.
Apply the functions of
management to facts about your organization. Support your statements with
facts.
Please use thePaper
Format, for all SLPs.
Please do your best to format
your essay according to APA formatting requirements. Here is a good
information source to help you with that: .english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/”>http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
There is an Introduction
(providing a roadmap to the paper), A Main Body with subsections (one
subsection per question), Conclusions (summary) and a List of References.
Please use titles and headings
per each section and subsection.
The
recommended Outline:
Please remember that a paper
has anIntroduction(road map of main points),Main
Body(subsections where each main point is developed and
argued),Conclusions(summary of main points of the paper),List
References. Please use headings and titles.
Introduction
Main
Body:
·
Planning
·
Organizing
·
Leading
·
Controlling
Conclusions
List of
References

Module2
Case
Assignment
Write a 3- to 4-page paper
answering this question:
·
How has Starbucks managed to come to its current position with
respect to record earnings? Please answer the question in the context of a SWOT
analysis. If yes, what strategies does he need to implement successfully? If
Not, which are the reasons?
Any answer is correct but needs
to be well argued.
Helpful
Hints:
·
Read the Background materials in depth.
·
Read both articles
·
Analyze the current situation using the SWOT framework.
1.
Environment such as economy trends overall industry
2.
Competition (other players and newcomers)
3.
Strengths (company strength such as customer base, brand etc.)
4.
Weaknesses (premium pricing, saturation, etc.)
·
Given the environment (threats and opportunities) and company
(strengths and weaknesses) can S reach 23 B?
·
Make the decision of Yes or No based on results of your
analysis.
·
Identify facts in the case that match concepts of strategic
planning (vision, goals, strategies) and relate them.
·
Apply these concepts to facts in the case in order to develop
your arguments.
·
Format: Introduction; Main Body: SWOT (each item a separate
section), Discussion (Yes and how; or No and why); Conclusions

SLP
Assignment Expectations
Write a 1- to 3-page paper focusing on theFunction
of Planningat
the Organization you selected.
Please first make sure to read the Background Materials and
apply them to your selected organization.
Brief Reminder
The planning stage sets the directions and selects means to meet
them.
·
Leadership develops the vision that generates goals and
objectives.
·
The company performs external and internal analysis in order to
determine strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats.
Examples are SWOT (which we apply in the case) and PEST analysis.
SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, Threats.PEST: Political, Economic, Social, Technological
·
Strategies (such as business ones, functional ones (marketing,
operations, human resources, etc), and corporate ones (restructuring,
alliances, mergers, etc) are selected.
Helpful Hints
The paper should use the Paper Format
Please do your best to format your essay according to APA
formatting requirements. Here is a good information source to help you
with that: .english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/”>http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
Recommended Outline:
Introduction
·
Main Body with Subsections
·
Vision, Goals, Objectives
·
Brief Analysis (if applicable)
·
Selected Strategies
Conclusions
List of references
There is an Introduction (providing a roadmap to the paper), A
Main Body with subsections (one subsection per strategy, Conclusions (summary)
and a List of References.
Please use titles and headings per each section and subsection.

Module 3
Reorganizing at GM
GM has gone through a great
deal of change in reorganization efforts in the past several years. Part
of this restructuring was the result of the company’s near collapse several
years ago, and the bailout by the government. GM’s leadership has started
on a major reorganization effort in this large but troubled organization.
It is one thing to organize a
small- or medium-size business, but reorganizing a global organization is quite
another issue. In a 3- to 5-page paper answer the following questions in a
well-thought-out argumentative essay:
1.
What changes has GM’s
leadership made since the government bailout which fall under the “organizing”
functions of management?
2.
Which aspects of this
reorganization will be the most challenging for GM’s leadership? Note: Only
discuss aspects of organizing that will be a challenge, not challenges in terms
of planning or controlling.
3.
What additional aspects of the
organizing function of management do you think GM should change?
Remember to focus on these
specific questions rather than general background information, and focus only
on the organizing function of management at GM.
Required
Reading
Higgins, T., Green, J.,
(2012). GM Seen Planning Global Reorganization Against
‘Fiefdoms’ Bloomberg. Retrieved from: .bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-17/gm-seen-planning-global-reorganization-against-fiefdoms-.html”>http://origin-www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-17/gm-seen-planning-global-reorganization-against-fiefdoms-.html
Vlasic, B., (2013).
G.M.’s Profit Rises Despite Weakness in Europe. The New York Times.
Business Day. Retrieved from: .nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/gm-hurt-by-europe-still-increases-profit.html?ref=generalmotorscorporation&_r=0″>https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/nytimes.com/2013/02/15/business/gm-hurt-by-europe-still-increases-profit.html?ref=generalmotorscorporation&_r=0
Higgins, T., (2013). GM
Considers Brazil Options With Akerson’s Global Reorganization.
Bloomberg. Retrieved from: .bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/gm-considers-brazil-options-with-akerson-s-global-reorganization.html”>https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-25/gm-considers-brazil-options-with-akerson-s-global-reorganization.html
Eisenstein, P., ( 2012). GM
Readying Another Major Reorganization. The Detroit Bureau.
Retrieved from: .thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/gm-readying-another-major-reorganization/”>https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/gm-readying-another-major-reorganization/
This document may provide some
useful historical context regarding GM’s most recent restructuring efforts to
address the loan security agreement with the US Department of Treasury:
General Motors Corporation,
(2008). GM 2009 – 2014 Restructuring Plan. Presented to U.S.
Department of the Treasury As Required Under Section 7.20 of the Loan and
Security Agreement Between General Motors and the U. S. Department of the
Treasury. Retrieved from:.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/business/20090217GMRestructuringPlan.pdf”>http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/business/20090217GMRestructuringPlan.pdf
Please also visit GM’s site and
conduct further research, for instance by reading some of the latest news about
the company.
Assignment Expectations
·
Read the Background materials in depth.
·
Identify key concepts (main aspects of organizing, such as
design/structures, teams, etc.), make a list of them, and study them.
·
Study the case presented in the reading materials in depth
and conduct additional research if necessary.
·
Identify facts in the case that match the
“organizing” principle of management.
·
Apply these concepts to facts in the case in order to develop
your arguments.
·
Make sure to have an introduction, a main body with as many
sections as identified concepts of reorganization design, etc. (see my hints),
and conclusions.

SLP
For this segment of the Session Long Project, we focus on
Organizing.
This is a very important function of management.
Brief reminder:
Main elements of organizational design are:
1.
Work specialization/job enrichment
2.
Departmentalization
3.
Chain of command
4.
Span of control
5.
Centralization/decentralization
Organization Design Forms:
Simple
Hierarchy
Flat
Team based
Virtual
Matrix
Human Resources
Organizing is another important function of management. It
selects the appropriate design and structures, which allow strategies to be
implemented.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Write a 1- to 3-page paper analyzing aspects of Organizing at
your selected organization.
Read the Background Materials in depth and apply concepts to
facts of organizing.
Please do your best to format your essay according to APA
formatting requirements. Here is a good information source to help you
with that: .english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/”>http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
There is an Introduction (providing a roadmap to the paper), A
Main Body with subsections (one subsection per item), Conclusions (summary) and
a List of References.
Please use titles and headings per each section and subsection.

Modul4
Case
Assignment
Write a 3- to 4-page paper,
answering some of the following questions:
·
Why was CEO Steve Jobs considered to be a (the) best leader of
the decade by Fortune Magazine? Using what you have learned in this module on
the functions of leadership, define Jobs’s leadership style and analyze how he
fulfilled the functions of leadership during his tenure.
Articles:
Note: Fortune articles are in
EBSCO.
Burrows, P., Grover, R., &
Green, H. (2006). Steve Jobs’ Magic Kingdom. New York.Business
Week, February 6, 2006, Issue 3970, page 62, retrieved on November
10, 2010, at:.businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_06/b3970001.htm”>https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/businessweek.com/magazine/content/06_06/b3970001.htm.
David, Leonard. (2010).
Commentary: The Last Pitchamn. Business Week on line, June 10, 2010, retrieved
November 10, 2010, at:.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_25/b4183004440240.htm”>https://monkessays.com/write-my-essay/businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_25/b4183004440240.htm
Koehn, Nancy F.. Fortune, 11/23/2009,
Vol. 160 Issue 10, p110-114, 4p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White
Photograph; (AN 45693823).
Retrieved from library data base.
Optional
Reading
Gomes, Lee (2010).COMPUTERS GET
A SECOND ACT. Forbes, 00156914, 5/10/2010, Vol. 185, Issue 8. Retrieved from
library data base.
Helpful
Tips:
·
Read the Background materials in depth.
·
Identify key concepts (leadership functions and leadership
styles), make a list of them, and study them.
·
Read the case in Business Week in-depth.
·
Do additional research on your own, such as
the company website or other recent articles aboutSteve Job.
·
Identify facts in the case that match concepts of leadership
(functions and styles) and integrate them.
·
The main functions of leadership are establishing a vision,
communicating the vision, motivating, an being a change agent: Steve Jobs is
well-known for mastering all these functions of management.
·
Some of the current leadership theories are charismatic,
visionary, transformational versus transactional. Please read the presentation
on styles of leadership. Steve Jobs is a great visionary, a transformational
leader, and a charismatic leader.
·
Apply these concepts to facts in the case in order to develop
your arguments, in other words analyze how Jobs fulfills his functions using
the article facts and research facts; based on his accomplishments, what styles
do characterize his leadership.
·
Please make sure to have an Introduction, 2 Main Sections 1)
Functions; 2) Leadership Styles. Each section should have subsections. Finish
with the conclusions.
Assignment Expectations
In order to developgood
business communication skills, it is recommended you write
papers using the following structure, using headlines and titles.
Introduction(road map, explain main issue and list and
main points)
Main
Body: Develop each point in the Introduction, applying theory to
facts, in subsections (one subsection per main point).
In this case, I
recommend 2 major subsections: Functions and Style. Each subsection should have
several further subsections. For example, for functions: vision, communication,
motivation, being a change agent. For style visionary, transformational, etc.
Conclusions:
Summarize main paper points
List of
references.
Cite
Your Sources
APA
Style

SLP Assignment Expectations
Leadership
In this
section of the Session Long Project, write a 2- to 3-page paper about one of
your current or former leaders.
Please
do not write about yourself, even if you are a CEO or leader.
Please
analyze, using background materials, leadership styles and her/his way of fulfilling
functions of management. Key concepts to be addressed are:
·
Did he/she empower their employees?
·
Was he/she authoritarian?
·
Was the leader transformational or transactional, or both?
·
How does the leader fulfill her/his functions?
·
What is the vision the leader created for the company or
organization you selected?
·
How did he/she motivate the workforce?
·
How did he/she communicate the vision?
·
Was the leader a change agent?
Please
use the Paper Format, for all SLPS.

Module 5
Case
Assignment
After reading through the case
study, write a 3- to 5-page essay describing the implementation of lean
manufacturing at the LGRA plant.
·
To what extent does lean manufacturing help GM to control
production to meet customer needs, and how does this help to make GM
competitive?
·
Do you think the implementation of Lean provides a good example
of the ‘control’ aspect of management?
Keri, V. B., & Marietta, L.
B. (2010). First in, first out: A case study of lean manufacturing’s
“success” in North America’s automobile industry. Human Organization,
69(3), 263-274.
Helpful
Hints:
·
Study the Background Materials.
·
Identify key concepts (main aspects of controlling, make a list
of them, and study them.
·
Read Business Week articles in-depth and conduct additional
research, if necessary.
·
Identify facts in the case that match concepts of controlling
(organizational structure (or lack of them), decision-making, financial
controls (cost-cutting) operating standards, culture).
·
Apply these concepts to facts in the case in order to develop
your arguments.
·
Please also visit the company website and conduct further
research.
Toyota has grown dramatically
and (as per article) it does not seem to have developed structures. It has also
followed cost-cutting strategies, which are financial controls.
Assignment Expectations
In order to developgood
business communication skills, it is recommended you write
papers using the following structure, using headlines and titles.
Introduction(road map, explain main issue and list and
main points)
Main
Body: Develop each point in the Introduction, applying theory to
facts, in subsections (one subsection per main point).
In this case,
subsections of causes of recalls and a subsection of general discussion and
analysis.
Conclusions:
Summarize main paper points
List of
references.
Cite
Your Sources
APA
Style
Mod 5
SLP Assignment
For the
present assignment please provide an essay that identifies key organizational
efforts that are (or would be) among the most useful or important in your
chosen organization to assure control of important organizational processes.
Focus in particular on the core technologies of the organization. You can
discuss control efforts and strategies already utilized by your company, and/or
make recommendations that you believe would be useful for your organization to
consider.
Begin
your essay with a thesis statement in the introductory paragraph that
identifies what you consider to be the key organizational control efforts that
are (or would be) important to the success of your organization, and then
develop a persuasive essay to support your thesis.
Remember
to use background readings to support your key arguments and to cite and
reference your sources. Your goal is to convince your professor, who will
require some well-reasoned and well-supported arguments. Actual examples of
control and accountability systems in action and how they work in your
organization will also help to add support to your arguments, but you need to
be more than descriptive. You also need to explain how and why the the controls
work and why they are needed.
The
grading rubric below has been developed to measure student success in meeting
the MGT301 5 SLP expectations related to applying business theories and problem
solving. Rubrics for the other two courses are included in their assignments.

Assignment Expectation

Weak

Marginal

Adequate

Strong

Organization

Demonstrates the ability to
organize content logically, concisely, and in a appropriate manner to
understanding the functions of control.

There is no logical sequence
of information. Wording is rambling and unfocused

Paper does not follow a
logical sequence.

Paper follows a logical
sequence. There are some minor problems with topic transitions. Introduction
and/or conclusion are not clear.

Paper follows a logical
sequence with an effective introduction and conclusion. Each segment relates
to others in a carefully planned framework.

Demonstrates the ability to
support a central point or viewpoint throughout the paper.

Insufficient elaboration
and/or support (e.g., summaries, listings) in the paper.

Limited elaboration and/or
support in the paper.

Support with some specific
details and elaboration in the paper.

Support through both specific
details and elaboration apparent in the paper.

Content

Demonstrates the ability to
address an identifiable purpose in paper—the implementation and use of
control in the organization.

The purpose is not
identified, is unclear, or inappropriate in the paper.

Purpose is occasionally
unclear in the paper.

Clear purpose, but not
consistently sustained throughout the paper.

Clear purpose sustained
throughout the paper.

Demonstrates the ability to
gather and sort information and data on a particular subject matter or topic.

Does not have a grasp of
information and appropriate data. Topic is poorly developed. Supporting
materials are absent or vague. Trite ideas and/or unclear wording reflect a
lack of understanding of topic.

Seems uncomfortable with
information and data. Topic is evident but with little or no elaboration.

Seems comfortable with the
information and data. Topic is evident with some supporting details.

Demonstrates full knowledge
of the topic with explanation and elaboration. The topic is well developed,
effectively supported, and appropriate for the assignment. Critical thinking
is clearly and creatively expressed. Data choices are well thought out.

Delivery

Demonstrates the ability to
use appropriate word choice and grammar in the speech.

There are many sentences with
grammatical errors. Some sentences are incomplete/halting, and/or vocabulary
is somewhat limited or inappropriate.

There are a few sentences
that are complete and grammatical. Word choice is not always appropriate for
presentation.

Sentences are generally
complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. With a few
exceptions, words are chosen for their precise meaning.

All sentences are complete
and grammatical, and they flow together easily. Words are chosen for their
precise meaning. Word choice illustrates grasp of content and enhances
presentation.

Demonstrates the ability to
make an effective speech outline that is free from bias (e.g. sexism, racism,
ageism, heterosexism, etc).

Language chosen for a
presentation is inappropriate and exhibits bias. Uses clichés, slang, jargon,
racist, or sexist language. Some readers may be offended.

Language chosen for the paper
is free from bias with one or two minor exceptions.

Language has no apparent
bias. There is some inappropriate language.

Language is completely free
from bias.

For
instuction on writing papers, proper referencing, etc., read Trident’s .trident.edu/files/Well-Written-Paper.pdf”>Student Guide to Writing a High-Quality
Academic Paper.
SLP Assignment Expectations
In this
paper, your ability to think critically and provide insightful analysis is the
key. You do not want to just describe a few organizational control efforts, you
need to bring together ideas, examples and background readings to convince your
professor that your thesis statement is sound. Remember to organize your paper
for clarity and document any outside resources.
The
following criteria will also be used to assess your paper:
>Precision: Does
the paper address the question(s) or task(s)?
>Breadth: Is
the full breadth of the subject, i.e., all the keys to the assignment,
addressed?
>Depth: Does
the paper/report address all elements of the topic in sufficient depth? Does it
include and apply the background readings and other background resources? Are
they included as references?
>Critical
thinking: Are the concepts of this module applied accurately, logically,
and relevantly?
>Organization: Is
the paper organized in a coherent and systematic manner? Are headings included
in all papers greater than 2 pages?
>Clarity: Is
the writing clear and the concepts articulated properly? Are paraphrasing and
synthesis of concepts the primary means of response to the questions, or are
thoughts conveyed through excessive use of quotations?

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