Identify the problem owners and stakeholders

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Problem Solving Skills and must include my topic of a company in Ukraine outsourced me as a freight broker. Two weeks after the war started the entire company seems to have disappeared. I tried my bos

Problem Solving Skills and must include my topic of a company in Ukraine outsourced me as a freight broker. Two weeks after the war started the entire company seems to have disappeared. I tried my boss and human resources and even authorities over in Ukraine but did not have any luck or advice on what to do.  but I still get weekly checks deposited into my account. I am also struggling because I loved that job and I really want to stay with the company, but do I need to move on?

Semester Project

Posted on: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4:09:26 PM EDT

Sending this out early so as you begin to shape your project, you will have a better expectation of the requirement.

Introduction

In Module One, you selected a problem which affects you directly.  Throughout the semester, by continually working on your journal entries, you have applied problem solving skills learned in this class in working towards a solution.  This problem should have had potential solutions within your control and have had the opportunity to see results within the first seven modules of this class.

At this point all research and application of material applied from this course should be complete.  Now is the time to use your Project Journal posts as your notes to compose your Final Paper.

This project has been an ongoing assignment for Modules 1 – 7 consisting of individual journal assignments in Modules 1 – 6.  This project applies problem solving skills learned throughout this course.  Your final submissions (paper) is in essence your final report to your stakeholders.

This final project assignment is due no later than 11/14/2022 22 11:59 pm EST. Late submissions will not be accepted.  Please plan accordingly.

Assignment:

Create a title page and a reference page for your final semester project (paper).  Your semester project must be in APA format.  Your final semester project must include the following sections:

  • Part 1- State the problem (Problem Statement)
    • Recognize the problem
    • Select an approach for solving the problem
      • Intuitive or systematic
  • Part 2- Identify the problem owners and stakeholders
    • Solicit input from problem owners
    • Recognize opinions and assumptions
    • Communicate your progress/ Do your homework
    • Provide choices
    • Promote your solution
  • Part 3- Determine the causes
    • Differentiate between symptoms and causes
    • Look for more than one causes
    • Consider cost
    • Use the 5 Whys technique
    • Create cause- and- effect diagram-Fishbone diagram
  • Part 4- Identify potential risks and how to manage them
    • Be aware of potential risks
    • Assess risks
    • Develop a back-up plan
  • Part 5- Gather and analyze your data
    • Define your data needs
    • Document the data and its sources
    • Examine existing information first
    • Rely on people as your most important resource
  • Part 6- Evaluate options
    • Choose an evaluation method
    • Select and weight criteria
    • Rate the alternatives
    • Make a decision
  • Part 7- Implement the solution-Add
    • Develop a Implementation plan
    • Determine what the decision is
    • How the solution will be put into place
    • Outline how solution will be monitored and evaluated
  • Part 8- Discuss any obstacles you encountered in your process

Grading Criteria:

The semester project must include all 8 parts listed in the “Assignment” section above.  Ten points will be deduct for each missing part.

All submissions are required to be written in a professional manner and communicated effectively using American Standard English.

Place your name, course and section number, and the assignment title at the top of the document.

Use one-inch margins.

Use a 12-point Times New Roman or Courier font.

Use double line spacing in the document.

To Submit:

Prepare your submission in a document and save as either MSWord (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf) and submit using this assignment link.   Assignments are required to be submitted in appropriate document files and NOT typed directly into the comments box of the assignment link.

Analyze the feasibility of your formal proposal.

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The purpose of this report is to analyze the feasibility of your formal proposal. Your final project will be a formal proposal of a solution to the problem you previously identified. However, before

The purpose of this report is to analyze the feasibility of your formal proposal.  Your final project will be a formal proposal of a solution to the problem you previously identified.  However, before the formal proposal is pitched, you must first analyze the practical feasibility of that solution.  Please note that this differs from the proposal itself in that you are selecting criteria for judging the solution and then showing both the positives and negatives.  This should be an informational analysis whereas the proposal will be persuasive. The feasibility report continues discussion of the problem you identified in the Week 1 assignment. Do not pick a new problem to discuss. Here is a template that you can use as a guide for your report.REQUIRED ELEMENTS:

  • Memo cover page
  • Title Page
  • Introduction with purpose statement, method, scope, and background
  • Discussion section (use subheadings as organized by criteria, e.g., technical, management/maintenance, financial)
  • Visual Aid
  • Conclusion that ends memorably and reiterates main points
  • APA references page

RESEARCH: A minimum of three (3) credible sources are required (course texts do not count)

REQUIRED STANDARDS:

  • 3-4 pages (does not include memo, title page, or references page)
  • Double-spaced
  • Times New Roman, 12 pt. font
  • 1 inch margins
  • Page numbers
  • In-text citations and references page in APA format

What factors affect this business decision of workforce management?

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transferring or promoting employees from within an organization versus hiring externally. What factors affect this business decision of workforce management

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transferring or promoting employees from within an organization versus hiring externally. What factors affect this business decision of workforce management?

Write a paper (1,600-1,800 words) in which you address the following based on the information provided in the “West Coast Transit Case Study” resource

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NOTE: USE TEMPLATE. REMOVE THE ANSWERS AND FILL IN THE SECTIONS The purpose for this assignment is analyze methods of poor communication and its effect on motivation, teamwork, and effective conflict

NOTE: USE TEMPLATE. REMOVE THE ANSWERS AND FILL IN THE SECTIONSThe purpose for this assignment is analyze methods of poor communication and its effect on motivation, teamwork, and effective conflict management and resolution.

Write a paper (1,600-1,800 words) in which you address the following based on the information provided in the “West Coast Transit Case Study” resource.

  1. Describe the three criteria for evaluating effective team/group work (as stated in the textbook) and use the criteria to analyze the effectiveness of the team.
  2. Review each of the five stages of group formation. Determine what stage(s) are evident in the case and provide a justification of your response.
  3. Apply Schein’s three behavioral profiles to specific members of the team. Identify how the profiles are demonstrated in the case.
  4. Evaluate whether the communication among the participants in the case was effective or not. Justify your answer by considering any existing barriers to communication.
  5. Review the two main types of conflicts described in the textbook. Explain how each type of conflict is evident in the case.
  6. Propose how Denson should resolve the conflict in this case using one direct conflict management approach. Justify your response as to why this is the most realistic direct conflict management approach given the existing dynamics between and among team members.
  7. Identify one specific leadership activity and one specific maintenance activity that should be encouraged. Identify the most significant disruptive behavior that should be discouraged.
  8. Identify a significant motivational problem experienced by each individual: Jing, Mahonney, and Tanney. Describe how Denson should motivate each person. Be sure to provide a specific motivational suggestion for each person based on their motivational needs. Ensure that you have at least one suggestion from each of the motivational theory/techniques: content theories, process theories, and reinforcement strategies.

You are required to use at least two external scholarly sources in addition to the textbook and the case study resource.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.