Category: Business and Management

Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation that interprets four of the graphs from the report you created in the last two assessments. You have the option of recording a voice-over of up to 10 minutes or including detailed presenter’s notes in the PowerPoint slide deck to explain the points in each slide.
The ability to translate analytic results into clear, concise business language and actionable results is vital for managers and analysts. Managers are often required to present the results of their team’s analysis to executives and must be able to explain the results at a high level as well as understand enough about the details to answer any questions the executives might pose.You are a senior analyst in a business. You may choose any publicly traded company of interest that has practical meaning for you including the company you used for Assessment 3.
Your immediate supervisor read your last analytics report on the company’s historical stock performance and was impressed with your work that she has asked you to add to the report and present the key points from that report at a company-wide meeting.
You have been invited to present the highlights of your analytics report at an annual company-wide meeting that employees of all levels will attend. You have been allotted no more than 10 minutes and approximately 10-12 slides. The purpose of your speech or presentation is to explain how the results of your analysis apply to the business and how the data you are presenting may impact various aspects of business context.
How much an analysis is valued can depend heavily on how well the results of that analysis are articulated. Communicating the results of your data analysis so the applications to your business are clear and explicit can greatly enhance the value of your analytic work. In this assessment, consider how you can best communicate the results that you wrote about in your previous assessment. Review any feedback you received on your first assessment and use it to enhance this assessment.
Moving average calculations help interpret data. You can easily add a moving average calculation to your stock price scatter plot and use the information to add to your interpretation of the five years of stock price data. You will add the moving average calculation to your stock price scatter plot for this assessment.
How much an analysis is valued can depend heavily on how well the results of that analysis are articulated. Communicating the results of your data analysis so the applications to your business are clear and explicit can greatly enhance the value of your analytic work.
In this assessment, consider how you can best communicate the results of your enhanced business report to your supervisor and colleagues.
Review any feedback you received on your previous assessments.
Create an approximately 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed presenter’s notes including citations on slides and in Notes area of the slide. You may also add a recorded voice-over in which you present and interpret data, graphs, descriptive statistics, et cetera. but the voice-over is not required.
Format your presentation as follows:
One title slide.
Introduction slides explaining the business context.
Four graphics slides: One for each of the four charts in your report. Be sure to add moving average to your stock price chart.
One slide on descriptive stats.
Two or more conclusion slides explaining the application of each graph in the chosen business context.
One slide calling for discussion and questions.
One slide thanking everyone for their attention.
One slide with APA-formatted references.
Eliminate all bias from your presentation by using supported facts.
Use short but complete sentences that are clear, comprehensible, and free of jargon for each bullet point.
Include no more than five bullet points per slide if possible.
Include APA-formatted in-text citations where appropriate.
Ensure your presentation is relevant to and easily understood by everyone in the audience. Remember, you will be speaking to people of all levels in the company.
If you include a voice-over in lieu of presenter’s notes, your recording should be no longer than 10 minutes.
Your written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Include an APA-formatted references slide at the end of the presentation.

According to the short case “Dynacorp Revisited,” there are a host of issues in the change process at Dynacorp. Although the shift to a new front/back structure appeared to be a good idea, the implementation has not succeeded. Some of the problems are evident on the surface, but underlying those symptoms are a small number of systemic issues that give rise to these surface-level problems.
Discuss the issues surrounding “Dynacorp Revisited” through the political and/or cultural lenses by answering the following questions:
1. Why do you think the change initiative has been uneffective at Dynacorp? 
2. Using concepts from the political and/or cultural lenses that we have learned over the last two weeks, explain what you believe to be the main issues with the implementation of the initiative and why they have occurred. 
3. Identify two or three specific actions that you recommend to begin solving the underlying systemic factors in the organization.

Discussion
There will be two discussion questions listed below. By the due date assigned respond to one of the discussion questions and submit your response to the Discussion Area. Use the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading. Support your answers with examples and research and cite your sources using APA format.
Discussion Question 1:
Some might argue that the statement of cash flows is an optional financial statement and does not provide critical information needed for a firm or investor to succeed. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer.
Discussion Question 2:
There are two methods for constructing the statement of cash flows: the direct method and the indirect method.
What are the similarities and differences between the two methods?
Which of the two is most preferred?
Which is required by FASB?
Start reviewing and responding to at least two of your classmates’ postings as early in the week as possible. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between one or more lines of reasoning in the discussion.

Please thoroughly read the instructions. I have attached the instructions, rubric, and several sources

A.  Write a paper (suggested length of 4–5 pages) in which you analyze the factors that influence professional team dynamics and group development by doing the following:
1.  Discuss at least three factors to consider when creating professional teams or work groups.
2.  Discuss three practices that help build trust among team members.
3.  Explain how team structure can impact team effectiveness.
4.  Discuss at least two strategies for clarifying the purpose of a team.
5.  Discuss how individuals in a team can use power or influence to achieve team objectives.
6.  Discuss how the strengths of individual team members can be capitalized on to achieve team objectives.
7.  Discuss three ways in which technology affects communication in virtual teams.
B.  Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
C.  Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

Nike and Adidas
A public firm’s financial ratios can be easily found on any stock quote system. Many stock quote Web sites, such as MSN Money, provide a snapshot of a firm’s financial health, management effectiveness, and profitability.
For the ratio analysis, identify the liquidity, leverage, profitability, asset management, and price ratios as well as the trading statistics of both firms. Compare the ratios to each other and the industry. Draw conclusions based on the findings in the ratio analysis of each firm and the industry.
Deliverable Requirements: Your ratio analysis PowerPoint presentation must be at least 15 slides in length. Be sure to cite sources using APA properly; include references and in-text citations.

This assignment aims to align HR strategic staffing goals through a job needs analysis for a position that does not currently exist. You will select a company from the following list of industries:
Technology
Government
Medical
In a 1,000- to 1,250-word analysis, begin by discussing the benefits of conducting a job needs analysis on the selected company. Then include the following in your analysis:
Provide an overview of the company, including identifying the organizational and HR strategic goals.
Compare the different approaches of a job needs analysis.
Discuss the methods and importance of linking job analysis to organizational goals.
Define competency models and their role in creating a job description.
Create a job description containing the following: job requirements, including educational requirements, minimum qualifications, desired qualifications, knowledge, specific tasks, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAO).
Sources: 
Heneman III, H. (2019). Staffing organizations with Connect (10th ed). McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-13: 9781265092078.
WSJ
Two other scholarly sources
Prepare this assignment using effective business writing style.

in Module Six, you analyzed the impact of communication and motivational techniques on a modern workforce. This discussion will further your understanding of group dynamics. You will reflect on your own team experiences.
For refernece, I am an Administrative Analyst; I work on payroll and accounts payable. 
Group dynamics are important elements within the leading facet of the P-O-L-C framework. Review the accompanying course text and the module resources. Complete your initial post by responding to the following prompts:  
Discuss a time in your professional, school, or personal life when you experienced the Five Stages of Group Development. Describe the team and the various stages involved. (Note: You can describe multiple teams if you cannot link each stage to one scenario in your life.)
What could you have done as a leader at each stage of group development to assist the team and keep everyone on track? What could you do to assist the team in achieving the goals and objectives? 

Balancing Complexity and Innovation in Family Businesses: Navigating Speed, Diffusion, and Risk Appetite
Objective: The objective of this assignment is to explore how family businesses navigate the complexities of innovation adoption while balancing the inherent challenges of speed, diffusion, and risk appetite. Students will critically analyze strategic directions taken by mid to large family businesses in relation to innovation, and present their findings through two distinct deliverables: a one-page infographic and a 2000-word report.
Assignment Overview: In this assignment, you will investigate the strategic approaches of mid to large family businesses in managing innovation adoption within their organizational context. You will explore how these businesses balance the complexities associated with the speed and diffusion of innovation while considering their risk appetite. Through a combination of visual representation and written analysis, you will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by family businesses in driving innovation forward.
Deliverables:
One-page Infographic:
Design a visually appealing infographic that summarizes key aspects of how family businesses balance complexity and innovation adoption.
Include sections that highlight:
The challenges of speed and diffusion of innovation in family businesses.
Factors influencing innovation adoption, such as organizational culture, leadership style, and market dynamics.
Strategies employed by family businesses to mitigate risks associated with innovation, including diversification, partnerships, and investment in R&D.
Success stories or case studies showcasing effective innovation management within family businesses.
Key takeaways or recommendations for family businesses seeking to enhance their innovation capabilities.
Written Report (2000 words):
Develop a comprehensive report that critically analyzes the strategic directions of mid to large family businesses in managing innovation adoption.
Define and contextualize the term “innovation” within the family business landscape, considering both product/service innovation and process innovation.
Identify and discuss the challenges associated with the speed and diffusion of innovation in family businesses, including resistance to change, resource constraints, and intergenerational dynamics.
Evaluate the role of risk appetite in influencing innovation decisions within family businesses, considering factors such as financial stability, market position, and long-term sustainability.
Analyze case studies or real-life examples of mid to large family businesses that have successfully implemented innovative strategies, highlighting their approaches to managing complexity and driving adoption.
Provide recommendations for family businesses seeking to enhance their innovation capabilities while effectively balancing risk and complexity.
Submission Guidelines:
The one-page infographic should be submitted as a high-resolution image file (e.g., JPEG, PNG) via the myCcourse.
The written report should be submitted electronically in the formats listed on myCourses.
Students are encouraged to use their own family businesses if it meets the definition of mid-large scale definition of a family business .

You will develop a project scope statement using the template provided. A data set for this case study has also been provided for your benefit. Your project scope statement should include the following critical elements: Introduction: A concise overview of the project.
Purpose and Justification: How does the project support business goals and objectives?
Scope Description: All known characteristics of the project’s product or service.
High-Level Requirements: All known requirements of the project’s product or service.
Boundaries: What should and should not be included in the project?
Strategy: Strategy to be used by the project team to manage the project.
Acceptance Criteria: Criteria that must be met for the project to be considered “complete.”
Constraints: Limitations due to time, budget, technology, or other resources.
Assumptions: Assumptions under which all stakeholders are making decisions.
Cost Estimate: Estimate of funding needed to successfully complete the project.
Cost/Benefit Analysis: Analysis of organizational costs versus organizational benefits.
Prompt II
Once you completed your scope statement, you will set up your project using MS Project software. As you do this, you will be creating a WBS. In your WBS, you will identify what tasks need to be developed and the relationship among the tasks. This WBS will be used in planning your project. There is no need to go any further than a Level 3 in creating your WBS.
As part of the MS Project assignment, include project milestones and create relationships with all tasks with a start-to-finish dependency; create a project start time and document any assumptions you make in the task note field. If you choose to use it, a MS Project file has been created for your benefit. You can start with this and modify it as necessary, or you can create your own project using the software.
As needed, use the Infobase tutorials provided in the module resources to help you set up your project using MS Project software.
Your MS Project file should be a WBS that includes the following critical elements:
Project milestones
Relationship of tasks to one another
Notes in the task note field as necessary
Save your file with a unique file name for submission.
What to Submit
Your project scope statement must be submitted using the provided project scope statement template. All citations should be in APA format. In addition, you will submit an MS Project file (.mpp) saved with a unique name.
Please see milestone two example as a guide.