...School of Management Course Syllabus Purpose Seminar/Constructive Action: Intra & Entrepreneurship/Business Planning Course Code: FLD 521 PCA Course Description Students create an intra or entrepreneurial plan for the development and growth of a beneficial and profitable venture incorporating the necessary marketing, financial, legal, organizational and administrative components. Course Objectives After completing the course, the student will be able to: 1. Apply acquired business skills (finance, accounting, marketing, management, negotiation, human relations, legal, and administrative) to create an intra or entrepreneurial business plan for the development and growth of a beneficial and profitable venture. 2. Improve on key business skills including writing, oral communications, goal-setting, and organizational leadership and planning. 3. Produce a business planning document that will enable you to successfully implement your Purpose III Constructive Action project. Course Relevance to CA The course introduces the students to business management: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling that are applicable to managing entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial ventures. This course prepares the students for real life business operations and teaches them practical application of theoretical learning. Course Prerequisite Purpose I Constructive Action Required Textbook: Stutely, R. (2007). The definitive business plan: the fast-track...
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...1 EBM680 Q1-2016 Green Computing Research Project Introduction: The purpose of this research project (50% of final grade) is to use a structured approach to project management by practicing and executing a series of project related activities throughout the course. You will execute a series of project tasks that fall within the five major phases of a project. These are individual assignments, be sure to show all work and document references. Instructions and grading parameters are detailed below and under each task. You must follow instructions and formatting requirements as listed below and under task assignment Submit using MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) as instructed Include a cover page (where indicated) containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; properly document any references used All Assignments are Uploaded via Moodle Site to correct assignment folder Must submit each case study by the assignment due date – or points will be deducted Must be of high quality These are individual assignments – do your own work The specific course learning outcomes associated with these case studies are: Apply the concepts, knowledge and process areas of project management in accordance to the Project Management Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge ...
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...Part 1 Final Project “Will a paperless environment improve the Veterans Benefit Processing?” Timberly M Williams Kaplan University GM505 Action Research and Consulting Skills Professor Dr. Barbara-Leigh Tonelli 08/20/2013 Part One of Final Project This paper explains the benefits of a paperless environment within the Department of Veteran Affairs. Here I will research all of the positive and negative benefits on how this process will help eliminate Veterans wait time on benefit approval. Scope and Purpose VBA is responding to the significant expansion in the scope and complexity of its mission. While VA completed a record-breaking 1 million claims per year over the past three years, the number of claims received continues to exceed the number processed and the backlog of claims has grown. In response, VA is implementing a comprehensive Transformation plan—a series of people, process and technology initiatives—to increase productivity and accuracy of disability claims processing. Once the Transformation is fully implemented, VA expects to systematically reduce the backlog and reach its 2015 goal - to eliminate the claims backlog and process all claims within 125 days with 98 percent accuracy. | VBA Compensation Benefits There are currently 3.9 million Veterans receiving disability benefits from VA. In the past four years, VA has added more than 940,000 Veterans to the VA compensation rolls, more than the active duty Army and Navy combined. In fiscal year 2012...
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...MARKETING RESEARCH TERM PAPER PROJECT Overview Throughout the semester you will be working in research teams of three to four students each. Your role is that of a marketing research (MR) supplier or research consultant who works for a client organization requiring research information to help make marketing decisions. Each team will prepare a written MR report based on survey research—gathering information from a sample of people from a target population using a questionnaire. Each research team will plan the research design, conduct the fieldwork, analyze the data, and write a research report. This project is designed to provide a major "hands-on" experience since MR is best learned by doing. It will enable you to apply the concepts covered in the textbook and in class and to integrate the inter-related series of steps in the MR process. Research Problem/Opportunity In every presidential election since 1964, young voters between the ages of 18 through 24 have consistently voted at lower rates than all other age groups, although young-adult voting rates have fluctuated from one election to another. Overall, America’s youngest voters have moved towards less engagement over time, as 18- through 24-year-olds’ voting rates dropped from 50.9percent in 1964 to 38.0 percent in 2012 (see Fig. 1). Voting rates have also historically varied according to gender. In every presidential election since 1996, women have voted at higher rates than...
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...University GM505 Action Research and Consulting Skills March 21, 2014 Professor Dr. Barbara-Leigh Tonelli Introduction The purpose of this paper is to discuss the responsibilities of each stakeholder as the action research project proceeds and concludes. A responsibility chart is a helpful tool as it focuses the participants on the details of the action research project while keeping in mind the overall goal which is to resolve the problem through change. We must do a responsibility chart when doing an action research project because it can help “clarify any confusion, assumptions and misunderstandings about ‘who does what', makes sure that someone is responsible for each task, identifies who needs to be given communication about each task and prevent duplication of effort (Quality and Service Improvement Tools: Responsibility Charting, 2008, p. 1).” Decisions and Responsibilities There are three stakeholders involved in this action research project as indicated in the Responsibility Chart (Appendix). As the facilitator, I took on the responsibility for initiating the starting conversation for the employee morale and retention at FedEx Office. Since the project is under my leadership, my stakeholders are following my lead but they are also giving their opinion as well as helping with interviews and data collection. Though I was the one initiating the actions the stakeholders were a huge part of the process as well. The first step of the project was to have...
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...Re-Entry Project | for Middle Managers Class (MMC) Batch 3 Guidelines | The | CONTENTS | I. The Re-entry Project (ReP) | | A. The Nature of the Re-entry Project (ReP) | 3 | B. The Rationale behind the ReP Requirement | 3 | C. Characteristics of the ReP | 4 | II. Phases of Re-entry Project Execution | | Phase 1: Formulating the Proposal | 6 | Proposal Abstract | 6 | Chapter I: The Performance Gap | 7 | Chapter II: The Intervention | 8 | Endorsement of ReP Proposal by Institutional Partner | 9 | Phase 2: Designing the Plan | 10 | Chapter III: The Plan | 11 | Endorsement of ReP Plan by the Faculty Adviser | 11 | Powerpoint Presentation Version of Chapter III | 12 | Phase 3: Implementing the Plan | 12 | Progress Reports | 12 | Phase 4: Reporting the Results | 13 | Chapter IV: The Final Report | 14 | Endorsement of Report by the Faculty Adviser | 14 | Powerpoint Presentation Version of Chapter IV | 14 | Final ReP Document | 15 | III. Approval Procedure | | A. The ReP Proposal | 16 | B. The ReP Plan | 17 | C. The ReP Progress Reports | 19 | D. The ReP Final Report | 21 | IV. Terms of Reference for Panel Members | | A. Institutional Partner (IP) | 25 | B. Faculty Adviser (FA) |...
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...|[pic] |Term Project Guideline |[pic] | Introduction The intent of this project is for your project group to conduct independent investigation and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a specific area related to Computer and Cyber Forensics (or digital forensics). The project can take several forms. Your team may (1) design a hands-on lab, (2) develop a comprehensive WWW portal on a topic related to cyber forensics, or (3) choose your own form and substance. Project Details The following paragraphs are guidelines for some of the project options: 1. Hands-on Lab Development Your team may elect to design a hands-on lab (similar to what you have practiced in this class). Your report should include an instructional guide for the lab and a report that documents your team’s exploration and results of the lab. The hands-on lab should cover the detailed process of conducting a complete forensic analysis (imaging, data recovery, and analysis) on selected digital devices or using criminal tools for attack, defense, and data recovery. Here is a list of possible devices or tools: Digital Devices: |Digital Music Device |Mobile Phone | |Flash Memory Cards |RIM (BlackBerry) Wireless Device ...
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...Youku & Tudou Integration Plan MMA Final Project Video Our Soul ------Integration plan for Youku.com & Tudou.com By Sean / Jack / Stephen / Bing On March 12th 2012, Youku, a leading Chinese online video Web site, is buying its biggest domestic competitor, Tudou, in an acquisition valued at $1.1 billion. This acquisition is expected to create an online video goliath, whose domestic market share will have achieved 35.5 % by the end of the merger. As two Hi-tech Internet company with limited operating history, the integration work in the real world may face unexpected and troublesome problem in the fast changing online video industry. Our final project tries to give a comprehensive integration scheme to this case. Contents 1. Integration Plan Introduction Brand management / corporate culture / company objectives / integration framework 2. Human Resource Overall strategy / Action Plan 3. Information System Combined or Separate Action Plan? / Server System / R&D / Procurement 4. Finance Overview / Financial needs 5. Integration plan summary 1 / 29 Youku & Tudou Integration Plan MMA Final Project 1. Integration plan introduction In this part we will introduce how we decide the new company’s corporate strategy and how to design specific integration action plan accordingly. Highlights: We decide to preserve Youku and Tudou’s brand but use different brand positioning. The united corporate culture – speed, innovation, diverse, client service The united...
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...student feedback and leadership a report on the 2006 leadership for excellence in learning and teaching project (le67) developing Multi-level leadership in the use of student feedback to enhance student learning and teaching practice http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/altclgp/ 2009 Project Leader Professor James Barber – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Project Manager Associate Professor Sandra Jones – Director Learning & Teaching Unit Project Officer Brenda Novak ISBN 978-1-921426-36-0 Student Feedback and Leadership A Report on the 2006 Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Project (LE67): Developing Multi-Level Leadership in the Use of Student Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Teaching Practice 2009 Project Leader Professor James Barber - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Project Manager Associate Professor Sandra Jones – Director Learning & Teaching Unit Project Officer Brenda Novak Report written by: Associate Professor Sandra Jones and Brenda Novak. Case studies written by: Dr Mali Abdollahian, Ian McBean, Geoff Outhred, Dr Kate Westberg. Photographs - Copyright © 2009 RMIT University Photographers Margund Sallowsky and Kate Ebbot unless otherwise stated. ISBN 978-1-921426-36-0 Support for this project has been provided by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council, an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The views expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect...
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...CVEN4030/4031 Honours Thesis A & B Semester 1 & 2, 2014 COURSE DETAILS Units of Credit Contact hours Course Coordinator and Lecturer 6 as agreed with supervisor Associate Professor Ian Turner email: ian.turner@unsw.edu.au office: Room 302 in Civil and Environmental Engineering Building phone: 807 19829 (Water Research Laboratory, Manly Vale) Topic Supervisor as nominated Additional Lecturers INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE This course is in two parts. CVEN4030 covers Part A in the first Semester of enrolment, which is a prerequisite for CVEN4031 Part B which is undertaken in the following Session. Prerequisite: Only students having a weighted average as set by the School (currently > 63%) in all courses in Years 1, 2 and 3 will be permitted to undertake the honours thesis. In addition, all courses to the end of Year 3 in the discipline of the thesis topic need to be completed. HANDBOOK DESCRIPTION The thesis may describe directed laboratory, investigatory, design, field or research work on an approved subject and will be completed under the guidance and supervision of a member of the academic staff. This subject must be satisfactorily completed by all students wishing to obtain an honours degree. Online Handbook description is available at MyUNSW: www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/CVEN4030.html www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2014/CVEN4031.html * PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION AND CONFIRMATION OF A THESIS TOPIC (CVEN4030) Browse online...
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...PROJECT REPORT ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT In N.H.P.C at Baira Suil Power Station Chamba (H.P) FOR THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: SUBMITTED BY: PROF. SWETA SAURABH AKANKSHA SHARMA MBA 2012-14 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY Certificate from Faculty Guide This is to certify that the project report Performance Management has been prepared by Ms. Akanksha Sharma under my supervision and guidance. The project report is submitted towards the partial fulfillment of 2 year, full time Master of Business Administration. Name & Sign of Faculty Prof. Sweta Saurabh Date: Declaration I, Akanksha Sharma, Roll no 120SOB102189 student of MBA of School of Business: Galgotias University, Greater Noida, hereby declare that the project report on “Performance Management” at “Galgotias University” is an original and authenticated work done by me. I further declare that it has not been submitted elsewhere by any other person in any of the institutes for the award of any degree or diploma. Name of the student Akanksha Sharma MBA 2012-2014 Date: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My project report has helped me to gain professional experience which apart from giving me an opportunity to...
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...Contents Part 1. Systems Theory - 2 - Part 2. Practical Application - 4 - 1. Describe the project - 4 - 2. Interdependence of systems - 5 - 3. Management tools - 6 - 4. The influence of external environment - 6 - Part 3. Conclusion - 7 - References - 8 - Part 1. Systems Theory A system is a set of things that are related with each other in some ways. The behavior or action of one member will influence other members' behaviors or actions. In addition, systems could be closed or open. A closed system is a linear system, which has some boundaries and the cause and effect could be predicted. Whereas for an open system, it's very dynamic and complex that inputs come from many different directions (Peterson, 2004). Systems theory is a series of knowledge or concepts, which contains 4 main parts including philosophy, management, analysis and the idea of systematic. The initial aim of general systems theory was to solve a specific problem with a wide perspective and it also provided a unique language and a set of rules for many studies. The key principle of general theory in terms of philosophy could be summarized like that the whole and the parts are interrelated with each other. In another way, the whole cannot be hold if it's separated from the parts and the parts also cannot be explained if they are isolated from the whole. Besides, the relationship between the whole and the parts makes them indissoluble (Hamilton, 1997). General systems theory...
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...COMPUTING RESEARCH PROJECT BRYAN O’HERLIHY SPRING 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS (ix) Table of Contents (x) Executive Summary I. Project Integration………………………………………………………………… 6 II. Project Scope…………………………………………………………………….. 14 III. Project Time Management……………………………………………………….. 21 IV. Project Cost Management………………………………………………………... 24 V. Project Quality Management…………………………………………………….. 29 VI. Project Human Resource Management…………………………………………...34 VII. Project Communications Management…………………………………………...39 VIII. Project Risk Management………………………………………………………...45 IX. Project Procurement Management………………………………………………..50 References & Bibliography…………………………………………….................55 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Green Computing Research Project is an initiative commissioned by We Are Big, Inc., to research green technologies, with a long-term objective of helping to improve the environment through technology, while increasing revenues and decreasing costs. A main purpose of the project is to research possible applications of green computing including: ● Data center and overall efficiency; ● Disposal of electronic waste and recycling; ● Telecommuting; ● Virtualization of server resources; ● Thin client solutions; ● Use of open source software; ● Development of new software to address green computing for internal use and potential sale to other organizations The overall allocated budget for the Green Computing Research Project...
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...How To Formulate Research Problem? Posted in Research Methodology | Email This Post Email This Post Formulating the research problem and hypothesis acts as a major step or phase in the research methodology. In research, the foremost step that comes into play is that of defining the research problem and it becomes almost a necessity to have the basic knowledge and understanding of most of its elements as this would help a lot in making a correct decision. The research problem can be said to be complete only if it is able to specify about the unit of analysis, time and space boundaries, features that are under study, specific environmental conditions that are present in addition to prerequisite of the research process. Research Process Research process is very commonly referred to as the planning process. One important point to be kept in mind here is to understand that the main aim of the research process is that of improving the knowledge of the human beings. The research process consists of the following stages – 1. The Primary stage :– This stage includes – a. Observation – The first step in the research process is that of the observation, research work starts with the observation which can be either unaided visual observation or guided and controlled observation.It can be said that an observation leads to research, the results obtained from research result in final observations which can play a crucial part in carrying out further research. Deliberate and guided...
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...STR 581 CAPSTONE FINAL EXAM ALL PART 1-2-3 To purchase this, Click here http://www.activitymode.com/product/str-581-capstone-final-exam-all-part-1-2-3/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM STR 581 CAPSTONE FINAL EXAM ALL PART 1 - 2 -3 STR 581 Capstone Final Exam Part 1 1. The concept that some leadership attributes will work in some situations but not in others can be described by the 2. Sam Meyers manages a telemarketing call center. He has 20 employees working for him who are displeased with the way he yells and threatens to terminate them for what they see as small issues. Which kind of power is Sam using to get the job done?3. Which of the following is considered an organizational blueprint, which prescribes the quantity and time frame for when each end product will be assembled? 4. In performing a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be considered as a threat 5. During the implementation of a project, which of the following should be the primary focus of a consulting firm? 6.Which of the following is considered a major process flow structure? 7. Some studies indicate the best approach for transformational change may have the chief executive officer create an atmosphere for change 8. Deming’s PDCA (plan, do, check, and act) cycle underlies what inherent Six Sigma principle? 9. What can affirmative action assist organizations in achieving that diversity initiatives cannot? 10. According to the job characteristics model, autonomy is defined as the...
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