...YMJ Investment – Final Project Throughout the semester we really had to watch the markets in order to obtain a successful portfolio. The way we approached this task was through constant watching of the securities market to find out current trends as well as picking up stocks we thought were undervalued at that time. The latter, of course, applies to our managed portfolio, where we were able to select stocks we deemed were good investments. We observed that this specific portfolio gave us more stable returns, which we attributed to the lower betas of these stocks. One can also conclude that the worst performers of the same portfolio were due the same cause. Based on the returns of our managed portfolio, one can conclude that we chose to take a safe approach and invest in stocks that had low, but steady returns and growths. At the end of the semester, our strategy proved to be successful based on our overall returns. On the other hand, our control portfolio, which takes a passive management approach, had a different outcome. In this type of management, it is imperative that one waits a longer period of time to receive the expected returns. However, we had surprising results as our stocks for this portfolio had large returns. We believe that this exceptional result was due our clever choice of industry. Also, the worst performers of this portfolio presented larger negative returns than we predicted. We also attribute these results to the betas of the stocks that were relatively...
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...In our discussions over the following weeks, we will practice applying virtual team management techniques to a sample virtual team project you will be leading. This week each of you needs to propose a virtual team project that you will be using in subsequent discussions (I will refer to this project as project X from now on). Please pick a virtual team project and describe it: the project team composition, locations of team members, the project goals, timeline and deliverables. Virtual Team Project: Planning a seminar that is geared towards real estate investors who are looking to network, learn new strategies and showcase investment opportunities. Project Team Composition: The team consists of 8 investors who have both the expertise needed for task attainment and skills needed for proper team functioning. The team was handpicked by the Central Florida Realty Investors (CFRI) to organize, facilitate and execute the seminar. Location of Team Members: The team is spread out throughout the United States, as follows: Florida (2), Chicago (1), New York (2), California (2), and Washington (1). Project Goals: The goal of this project is to host a seminar that will help current or potential investors to learn more about investing, make money and have fun doing it. At the seminar our guests will learn: * How to become financially independent and build long-term wealth through real estate * How to use OPM (Other People’s Money) to accumulate a fortune over time * How...
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...different globes but also benefit the bottom line of the company by consolidating roles and responsibilities at different locations. Compressor Products International is an international manufacturing and services company. They provide engineered compressor components, lubrication systems and support services to operators. They have over one hundred years of service selling to the refining, chemical, gas, and many other markets. With office in over fourteen countries CPI is focused on being the leader in customized solutions for application in the reciprocation compression industry. CPI is an EnPro Industries company and as such they are backed by a family of over 4,100 people in over 100 countries. With the support of the Enpro team CPI is looking to fast track its businesses with advancements in parts and services. I have worked at CPI since 2010 at their corporate office in Stafford, Texas. With such close proximity to so many natural gas and oil refineries Stafford is the central hub for sales and front office support. It is in Stafford that the CEO and other top management work. ERPs are wide range systems that cover all...
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...MANAGING VIRTUAL PROJECT TEAMS A research project submitted to the faculty of San Francisco State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Business Administration by Bryan Rolf Trautsch San Francisco, California December 11, 2003 Copyright (c) 2003 by Bryan Trautsch. CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL I certify that I have read VIRTUAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT by Bryan Rolf Trautsch, and that in my opinion this work meets the criteria for approving a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Business Administration degree at San Francisco State University. ________________________________________ Dr. Robert C. Nickerson Professor of Information Systems ________________________________________ Dr. Sam S. Gill Professor of Information Systems ABSTRACT MANAGING VIRTUAL PROJECT TEAMS Bryan Rolf Trautsch San Francisco State University Fall 2003 The purpose of the project is to explore the communications and collaborations issues associated with managing virtual project teams. In order to establish a better understanding of the problem, the paper evaluates virtual teams against more traditional collocated teams to provide some background and depth to the research. The method used in the research was in the format of a questionnaire consisting of six questions. The questionnaire was delivered via e-mail to various project managers with virtual project team experience dispersed through...
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...MANAGING VIRTUAL PROJECT TEAMS A research project submitted to the faculty of San Francisco State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Business Administration by Bryan Rolf Trautsch San Francisco, California December 11, 2003 Copyright (c) 2003 by Bryan Trautsch. CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL I certify that I have read VIRTUAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT by Bryan Rolf Trautsch, and that in my opinion this work meets the criteria for approving a research project submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Master of Business Administration degree at San Francisco State University. ________________________________________ Dr. Robert C. Nickerson Professor of Information Systems ________________________________________ Dr. Sam S. Gill Professor of Information Systems ABSTRACT MANAGING VIRTUAL PROJECT TEAMS Bryan Rolf Trautsch San Francisco State University Fall 2003 The purpose of the project is to explore the communications and collaborations issues associated with managing virtual project teams. In order to establish a better understanding of the problem, the paper evaluates virtual teams against more traditional collocated teams to provide some background and depth to the research. The method used in the research was in the format of a questionnaire consisting of six questions. The questionnaire was delivered via e-mail to various project managers with virtual project team experience...
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...Cash Flows Financial Statement Analysis STUDENT—1 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING This syllabus has been developed by the faculty of the College of Business and Management at Cardinal Stritch University. © 2014 Cardinal Stritch University Syllabus Control Number: 061614 STUDENT—2 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING INTRODUCTION SYLLABUS FORMAT This syllabus was developed by a College of Business and Management faculty member who is a subject matter expert. The syllabus contains course material designed to enable students to achieve the learning objectives designated for the course. These objectives and assignments incorporate principles of adult learning in an accelerated format, with a balance of individual and project team work. For...
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...| Instructor PoliciesLAW 421Business Law | Campus/Learning Center: Murrieta Learning Center | Course Schedule for MU11BSB10 (Wednesdays 6:00- 10:00 pm PST)Workshop 1- October 31, 2012Workshop 2- November 7, 2012Workshop 3- November 14, 2012Workshop 4- November 21, 2012Workshop 5- November 28, 2012 Facilitator Information Kenneth C. Kanouse, J.D.kkanouse@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix)kckanouse@yahoo.com (Personal)714-299-8189 (PST)Facilitator AvailabilityI am available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Pacific Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. On Saturdays, I tend to be online in the morning only. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, if possible. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact. I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so. | ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION TIME: All written assignments are due on their due date by the beginning of the workshop in which they are due (6:00 p.m. Pacific Time) and must be submitted electronically to a student’s Assignment forum.Late Assignments Late work will not earn the full points possible. Students...
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...|[pic] |Instructor Policies | | |BCOM 275 | | |BSAM196W42 | |Campus/Learning Center: Online | |Facilitator Information | | | |Rod Klein | |rodneyk02@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) | |rdklein1@att.net (Personal) | |630.914.5221 (CST) | | ...
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...Individual Assessment of Team Individual Assessment of Team Working on this team assignment has been an eye opening experience. I was unaware that in graduate school, individuals within groups still slack and refuse to do their share. With that being said, I am not even aware of all of my teammates, I have only seen work from and worked with Mark Pardi and Matthew Misclasci. Mark Pardi toke the lead role from the being; he developed the initial PowerPoint design and constructed the rough draft. It is safe to say Mark was the team leader. I would assign Mark a total of 35 points. Mark as constantly communicating with the team via email, staying on top of assignments, adding enhancements to the PowerPoint, all while asking the team their input, even after some members would offer lack luster input such as “looks good” or “that’s great”. Mark kept a great attitude and a good team spirit. Matthew was a group participate, whom didn’t have much to say during the rough draft, yet he step up during the final draft. At this time he has helped answer group discussion questions, and he provided input on the final draft. I would assign him the remaining 15 points. The final group member is Brytni White, who has not contributed one thing to the project, but a periodic random email saying “looks good group” with absolutely no input at all. She has not at this time even contributed to group five’s discussion questions from the class concerning our presentation. I give Brytni...
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...|[pic] |Instructor Policies | | |HCS320 | | |Health Care Communication Strategies | Facilitator Information Kelly Hernandez khernandez8@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) kellyraejackson@gmail.com (Personal) 305-484-3555 (EST) Facilitator Availability I am available from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Eastern Time on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. On Saturdays, I tend to be online in the morning only. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, if possible. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, and not to limit our contact. I want you to know that, should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom. Where...
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...[pic] Course Syllabus ACC/561 Accounting Course Start Date: 11/30/2010 Course End Date: 01/24/2011 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright ©2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix© is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft©, Windows©, and Windows NT© are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix© editorial standards and practices. Facilitator Information Melinda Gregg mgregg3@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) melinda_gregg@yahoo.com (Personal) +39 3314487245 (GMT+1) Facilitator Availability I am available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. GMT+1 Time Zone (12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MST) on most days, but I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family. If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule...
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...the upload don't quite know yet Purpose of the Team Operating Agreement (TOA) [Describe the purpose of the document. Depending on the nature of the project or culture of the company, other sections may be added to the document.] Sample text: This TOA serves as the guidelines and ground rules to help the project team work most productively together over the course of the project. The TOA is a living document and may be updated as the need arises throughout the project. Any updates will be discussed with and ratified by the project team members. Team Communications [Describe how project team members will communicate with each other. Include where project documents will be stored and how they may be accessed, how and when meeting agendas and minutes will be distributed, and how confidential information will be handled.] Sample text: § The project’s SharePoint site will house the most up-to-date version of project documents. All team members will be given access. § Meeting agendas will be e-mailed to project team members at least 24 hours prior to meetings. Meeting minutes will be posted to the project SharePoint site within 48 hours after meetings. § Team members will appreciate the sensitive nature of information discussed during this project and will share with care. Where applicable, documents will include a footer indicating that information is confidential. § “Sidebar” conversations between team members during team meetings will not be allowed. § All communication...
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...INSTRUCTOR’S RESOURCE MANUAL CHAPTER SIX Project Team Building, Conflict, and Negotiation To Accompany PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Achieving Competitive Advantage By Jeffrey K. Pinto CHAPTER SIX Project Profile: Japanese Automakers Launch “Pre-Collision” Projects INTRODUCTION 6.1 BUILDING THE PROJECT TEAM 6.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE PROJECT TEAMS 6.3 REASONS WHY TEAMS FAIL 6.4 STAGES IN GROUP DEVELOPMENT Punctuated Equilibrium 6.5 ACHIEVING CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COOPERATION Outcomes of Cooperation: Task and Psycho-Social Results Building a High Performing Team 6.6 VIRTUAL PROJECT TEAMS Project Profile: Tele-Immersion Technology Eases the Use of Virtual Teams 6.7 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT What is Conflict? Sources of Conflict Methods for Resolving Conflict 6.8 NEGOTIATION Questions to Ask Prior to the Negotiation Principled Negotiation Summary Key Terms Discussion Questions Case Study 6.1: Columbus Instruments Case Study 6.2: The Bean-Counter and the Cowboy Case Study 6.3: Johnson-Rogers Software Engineering, Inc. Exercise in Negotiation Internet Exercises PMP Certification Sample Questions Bibliography TRANSPARENCIES 6.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE PROJECT TEAMS • A CLEAR SENSE OF PROJECT MISSION • AN UNDERSTANDING OF TEAM INTERDEPENDENCIES • COHESIVENESS • A HIGH LEVEL OF TRUST • A SHARED SENSE OF ENTHUSIASM • A “RESULTS”...
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...Team Project Week 1 Topic and Outline Group Grade Team Name/Topic: Group Members’ Names: Includes a clearly stated thesis statement /20 Outline has sufficient detail with at least 2 levels of headings. All sections have been included and assigned. /20 Spelling and grammar /10 Please Note: I reserve the right to deduct points from individual team members for lack of participation, late participation, and/or quality of work that does not meet expectations. It is important to adhere to the deadlines your team agrees upon. If you submit after the time the team agrees upon, you may lose points or receive a zero. Total Grade Points /50 Team Project – Week 2 Resource Review Individual Grade Student Name: Graded element Points Comments Minimum of 5 scholarly resources /25 Correct use of APA formatting /25 Clearly indicates how the resources support research in this section /25 Spelling and grammar /15 Please Note: I reserve the right to deduct points from individual team members for lack of participation, late participation, and/or quality of work that does not meet expectations. It is important to adhere to the deadlines your team agrees upon. If you submit after the time the team agrees upon, you may lose points or receive a zero. Total Grade Points /90 HUMN 432 Paper INDIVIDUAL GRADING SHEET STUDENT NAME: /200 Your contribution to the paper will be evaluated according to the complexity...
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... Project Description: Restoration of 1969 Camaro SS B. STAKEHOLDER LIST Stakeholders: Project Role: Steve Smith – Project Manager Review and assess vehicle needs, schedule work load, leading meetings, test vehicle and deliver final project to owner. Steve Mitchell – Owner Responsible for project requirements and funding. Mechanics Removal and installation of engine, transmission and other mechanics of vehicle. Body Shop and Paint Responsible for body restoration and paint of vehicle. Parts and Fabrication Responsible for ordering of new parts and fabrication of new interior and restoration of original accessories. C. COMMUNICATION PLAN Document Audience Action Communication Class Input Method Output Method Frequency Responsible Resources Project Status Report All project team members Weekly Status Report submitted every Friday Mandatory Status Update Form Combined Status Report handed out Mondays. Weekly Project Manager Project Status Meeting All project team members Interaction Mandatory In Person Meeting Notes in Word Document Weekly Project Manager Project Pre-Reassembly Meeting All project team members Interaction Mandatory In Person Reassembly Checklist Once Project Manager Final Walk Through All project team members Review all required deliverables Mandatory In Person Final Checklist Once Project Manager Post Project Meeting All project team members Interaction Mandatory In Person Meeting Notes in Word Document Once Project Manager ...
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