View the video extract from the movie Blackhawk Down (Management in the movies, 2008, opens in new tab, runs 3:33). The US military has a formal structure with advanced planning capabilities and centralized controls. However, the military of most other countries have strong autocratic controls. Against this backdrop, consider the need for control in achieving organizational objectives for a specific business or government department. Include objectives to create increased value, reduced risks, and reduced costs – thereby achieving optimal outcomes. The cases on pages 412 to 415 may provide ideas for students with limited work experience.

Required:

1. Provide an initial posting that describes your selected organization (in less than 30 words). Then describe the value and role of control to achieve optimal outcomes in a further 150 to 225 words by Sunday. Your two responses should provide alternate  views  from  other students – do NOT agree with the existing input.

2. Use formal writing. Errors will reduce your grade.

3. Grading will only consider content relating to management concepts.

4. Respond by extending the discussion by adding new insights, different examples from your experience, or from other sources.

5. Apply critical thinking. 

Thank you,

KDR

 

Review the Network Configuration Visio^® document of the Mayberry Satellite Campus. This diagram will be used throughout the course.

Scenario: As an IT networking trainee for your organization, your supervisor has given you an assignment to extend the Mayberry Network to an additional space (see existing diagram). The organization has obtained a space to create a 20-station learning center and two classrooms at the existing location. Each classroom will have one computer for the instructor and a wireless access point for the students. Typically, your supervisor has used computers with an Intel Core i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive and a 10/100/1000 Ethernet NIC, but wonders if a better solution is available and would like you to recommend a solution.

Develop a one-page network diagram using Microsoft^® Visio^®, or one of the free network diagramming programs you researched in Week One, to create a drawing of the learning center. The diagram should include:

·         22 computers that you specify

·         Detailed specification for cabling, routing and switching, and wireless or VLAN options to connect to the existing network