...concentration for the OD Practitioner. During a town hall this issue was brought to management and resulted in an external OD Practitioner that specialized in health care/nutrition on site for one year. Although the data collected by the organization may be a starting point for the OD Practitioner, they themselves may request additional data. OD Practitioners often examine company records and interview a few key members to gain an introductory understanding of the organization, its context, and the nature of the presenting problem (Cummings & Worley, 2009, pg. 76). After data verification, the process of choosing whether to select an external or internal OD Practitioner begins. There are several criteria’s that are important when evaluating an organization, whether internal/external. For example, expectations, time, resources, and guidelines are critical areas that must be understood between both parties to ensure a smooth process. The customer expects an OD Practitioner to have some history of the organization so they are aware of the culture. Additionally, the skills and background of the OD Practitioner are a necessity as it gives an overview of their experiences in the field. In this case, an external OD Practitioner was selected because there was no one with those skills within the organization. Further, the goal of the customer was to avoid ambulatory care, reduce sick leave and maintain a more health conscious organization. Time and resources goes hand in hand...
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...Unit 8. Lab 1. Fiber Optic Connector Assembly Fiber Stripping “The outer sheath of fiber cables can be removed using electrical cable stripping tools, and scissors or a razor blade can trim the Kevlar strength member. However, the fiber coating must be very carefully removed to avoid damaging the fiber, surface flaws and scratches are the cause of most fiber failures. The coating can be removed using fiber strippers.” (Newport, nd) Fiber Termination “End-face surface quality is one of the most important factors affecting fiber connector and splice losses. Quality end-faces can be obtained by polishing or by cleaving. Polishing is employed in connector terminations when the fiber is secured in a ferrule by epoxy.” (Newport, nd) Fiber Cleaving “Fiber Cleaving is the fastest way to achieve a mirror-flat fiber end and it takes only seconds. The basic principle involves placing the fiber under tension, scribing with a diamond or carbide blade perpendicular to the axis, and then pulling the fiber apart to produce a clean break.” (Newport, nd) “Once the optical fiber is terminated with a particular connector, the connector end-face preparation will determine what the connector return loss, also known as back reflection, will be. The back reflection is the ratio between the light propagating through the connector in the forward direction and the light reflected back into the light source by the connector surface.” (Newport, nd) “Minimizing back reflection is of great importance...
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...Unit 5 Individual Project Charles Yates Professor Alfretta Earnest MGMT447-02: Technology Management 31 October 2012 Abstract In this presentation, the processes of risk assessment, risk identification, and risk control strategies will be explained. Examples of some of the risk control strategies that are available for companies are cited along with possible ways to utilize these tools to create a company risk policy. Also included are explanations of control types, how they are used and implemented, and the risk they are intended to minimize. Unit 5 Individual Project: Risk Control Strategies Risk Management is a discipline employed by organizations for the express purpose of minimizing threats to the company’s security assets. Risk management also works to support managers and increase their confidence when making decisions. Security risk plans are used to help management develop coherent and comprehensive strategies for managing risk prevention. An important part of a security risk plan is evaluating the level and type of countermeasures needed to guard against security threats capable of causing security breaches (Stoneburner, Goguen, & Feringa, 2002). The security management process can be described in four steps: I. Identify security risks. II. Develop strategic countermeasure plans. III. Implement strategies. IV. Monitor, evaluate, and maintain appropriate security measures. Areas of Risk Management A threat is defined...
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...Project management for business Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Task 1………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 1.1 Describe the background and the principles of project management……………………. 1 1.2 Appraise the viability of projects, developing success/failure criteria…………………... 2 1.3 Explain the principles behind project management system and procedures…………….. 4 1.4 Explain the key elements involved in terminating projects and conducting post project appraisal………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Task 2…………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 2.1 Identify the most appropriate organizational structure, roles and responsibilities of participants within project…………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.2 Control and co-ordinate ………………………………………………………………... 9 2.3 Assess project leadership requirements and qualities…………………………………... 10 2.4 Plan and specify human resources requirements for a project………………………….. 10 Task 3………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 3.1 Prepare project plan and establish the project organization…………………………….. 11 3.2 Applying project scheduling, estimating and cost control techniques………………….. 13 3.3 Analyze the methods used to measure project performance……………………………. 15 3.4 Explain project change control procedures, evaluate the completed project…………… 15 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………… 16 Reference…………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Introduction Management...
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...BETWEEN A FUNCTIONAL MANAGER AND A PROJECT MANAGER FUNCTIONAL MANAGER 1. He is in-charge of a firm’s functional depts. Such as marketing, engg., or finance. 2. They are more skilled at analysis. Such heads are specialists in certain areas only. 3. They are analytical in approach (breaking the system into smaller and smaller elements) and they know something abt. the operation for which they are responsible. 4. In case of any difficulty, they know how to analyze and attack it. 5. They are administratively responsible for deciding how something will be done, who is going to do it, and what resources will be devoted to accomplish a task. 6. He is a direct, technical supervisor. 7. He should have knowledge in the technology of the process being managed. 8. The FM cannot allow the PM in taking control of the technical decisions in the functional areas or to control the assignment of the functional area personnel. PROJECT MANAGER 1. A PM starts his career as a specialist in some field, later on being promoted to some higher post. 2. He is required to be more skilled at synthesis. 3. The PM uses a system approach i.e. understanding the organizational problem, for which the project is a part, the organization for which the program exists, as well as the environment of the organization. 4. The PM is a facilitator and generalist. 5. He should be competent in the science of project along with having the technical competence...
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...Use of Derivatives in Risk Management Teresa Fritz Ashford University Managerial Financial BUS 650 Dr. Wendy Achilles April 2, 2012 Use of Derivatives in Risk Management Risk management is in a company’s wonders all the time, the managers need to watch closely at all times to stay on top to make sure they have time to react to a risk that may arise. By using derivatives management may be putting their company at risk and need to know the common risks that are involved and know how to avoid them. Ten of the failures are poor governance and tone at the top, reckless risk taking, inability to implement enterprise risk management, nonexistence, ineffective or inefficient risk assessment, falling prey to Herd Mentality, misunderstanding the mindset of “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it”, accepting a lack of transparency in high-risk areas, nit integrating risk management with strategy-setting and performance management, ignoring the dysfunctionalities and blind spots of the organizations culture, and not involving the board in a timely manner (Beaumier, DeLoach). The derivatives that are used for risk management are interest rate derivatives such as interest rate swaps, interest rate caps, basic swaps, and rate lock (Kelly). All companies should have a policy that states derivatives can only be used for risk management purposes and not for speculating interest rate movements (Kelly). Derivatives used for risk management can be a good thing and can also be a risky...
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...Accountants not only need to act as auditors, but also management accountants, business leaders, corporate financiers and business advisers. (International Federation of Accountants , 2005) This shows that professional accountant has great responsibility, not only toward the company itself, but also toward stakeholders and the public. Accountant must also act as project manager to take part in the project management activities in some organization. Nowadays, project management is a very important activity in the organization due to the changing environment. Organization need to cope with these changes by upgrade the technology used in the organization, introduce new products or revise their working practices. As a project manager, accountant will face some conflict that happened in the team. This is because all the team members are from different departments, they will have different perspectives which may not be compatible with each others. Therefore, accountant needs to have some skills in managing these conflicts. (ACCA, 2011) As a project manager, managing conflict in the team is just one of his tasks. Project manager must also ensure that the idea can be successful implemented. A...
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...UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND EXTERNAL STUDIES FACULTY OF EXTERNAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF EXTRA-MURAL STUDIES MASTERS IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT COURSE CODE: LDP 601 COURSE TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT LECTURER: DR. HARRIET J. KIDOMBO NAME: WAMBUGU SAMUEL MWANGI REG. NUMBER: L50/68096/2011 DATE OF SUBMISSION: 18TH FEBRUARY, 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………….3 Managerial Roles …………………………………………………………………………….4 Importance of Management to an Organization …………………………………………..…7 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………8 REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………………………9 ROLES AND IMPORTANCE OF MANAGEMENT AS A RESOURCE TO AN ORGANIZATION 1. INTRODUCTION Management is a necessary evil of any business. It provides the leadership and administration that will ensure that the organization runs the way that it should. According to the online business dictionary (2011), management is defined as the organization and coordination of the activities of an enterprise in accordance with certain policies and in achievement of defined objectives. It is the process of using organizational resources to achieve organizational objectives through planning, organizing and staffing, leading, and controlling. Management is an essential factor of production along with machines, materials, and money. As a discipline, management consists of the interlocking functions of formulating...
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...Additionally they suggest that is not only the experts on the field of medicine, but also ordinary people whom have to implement what they know in order to achieve a successful intervention, therefore demonstrating how without the application of such knowledge, its value diminishes thoroughly. Their statement is well linked with the assumption made by the title, suggesting that information, which is not applicable, has no purpose in this world. It is clearly understood that application refers to the ability of an individual to exercise comprehensions into functional settings. Additionally, value refers to the degree of usefulness or importance related to an aspect, which may or may not be relevant to our lives. My TOK essay will be evaluating the different ways of which value is determined and the impact that may have in our world. In addition, it will discuss how Knowledge on fields such as the field of Mathematics and Language does not have to necessarily be applied however it is of great value as it may aid to understand the basics of...
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...HR Assistant - Talent Acquisition Organization: | Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Date Posted: | 9/1/2014 | City: | Boston | Location: | Massachusetts | Country: | United States | Primary Category: | HR Assistant/Coordinator | Type of Position: | Full-Time | Experience Requirement: | < 1 year | Description & Details | Job ID: 25389 Date Posted: 08/25/2014 Location: 44 Binney St, Boston Job Family: Administration Support Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular FLSA Status: Nonexempt About Dana-Farber Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. OverviewThe mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. Our Core Values are: Impact - Above all else, we make a difference by relieving...
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...Project Portfolio Management Project Portfolio Management is a methodology to manage a company’s projects in a similar way that financial manager manages the company’s cash flow and related finances. According to Rouse (2013), “PPM (project and portfolio management) is a strategic prioritization methodology employed to analyze and manage current or proposed projects within an organization”. The purpose is to determine the best available sequence and group of projects to achieve organizational strategic objectives from concept to conclusion. Project Portfolio Management aims to align the projects, investments and resources with organizational priorities. Project Portfolio Management is a continuous process which comprises of project data collection, evaluation of each project, optimizing the performance of projects in portfolio and resources of company and execution of portfolio work. Companies have deployed project portfolio management solutions for establishing efficient processes to advantage of their IT infrastructure for achieving organizational objectives. Perry and Hatcher (2003) identified four categories as Ad hoc, structured, standardized and optimized on the basis of maturation level of IT. According to them, majority of organization had adopted Project Portfolio Management on ad hoc basis rather than a continuous process. Ad hoc is the level when use of IT, other resources and project priorities are not aligned with organizational objectives. In this stage, the organization...
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...Group & Organization Management http://gom.sagepub.com/ Assessing Communication Competency for Intercultural Adaptation Brent D. Ruben Group & Organization Management 1976 1: 334 DOI: 10.1177/105960117600100308 The online version of this article can be found at: http://gom.sagepub.com/content/1/3/334 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com Additional services and information for Group & Organization Management can be found at: Email Alerts: http://gom.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://gom.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav Citations: http://gom.sagepub.com/content/1/3/334.refs.html >> Version of Record - Sep 1, 1976 What is This? Downloaded from gom.sagepub.com at University College London on July 15, 2014 Assessing Communication Competency for Intercultural Adaptation BRENT D. RUBEN of the recurrent problems associated with interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural training in communication is the assessment of outcomes. An approach is suggested for the evaluation of training and selection of programs utilizing behavioral assessment of One participants’ or communication competence. The method involves the systematic collection and analysis of behavioral observation data along one predetermined dimensions by one or more observers. Prelimiof pilot instruments indicates that the methodology provides a relatively...
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...Role of a professional manager A role in business context, is an expected set of activities or behaviours stemming from a job ‘henry mintzberg’ conducted several land mark studies of managerial roles.according to him ,the 17 managerial roles as follows. These groups are grouped according to the managerial function. Planning 1.strategic planner Top level managers engage in strategic planning,usually assisted by input from others through out the organization.specific activities in this role include:a)setting a direction for the organization. b)helping the firm deal with external environment and c)developing corporate policies. 2.Operational planner: Operational plans relate to the day-to-day operation of a company or unit.two such activities are a)formulating operating budgets & b)developing work schedules for the unit supervised.middle level managers are heavily involved in this planning. Organizing and staffing 3)Organizer: As a pure organizer,the manager emerges in activities such as a)designing the jobs of group members b)clarifying group members assignments c)explaining organizational policies,rules and procedures and d)establishing policies,rules and procedures to co-ordinate the flow of work and information within the unit. 4)Liaison: the purpose of liaison is to develop and maintain a network of work -related contacts with people. To achieve this end,the manager a)cultivates relation ships with clients or customers. b)maintains relationships with suppliers...
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...Technical Writing Project Cover Sheet Capstone Proposal Project Name: Wireless Home Network Student Name: Degree Program: Information Technology Mentor Name: Signature Block Table of Contents Capstone Proposal Summary 1 Review of Other Work 2 Rationale and Systems Analysis 3 Project Goals and Objectives 5 Project Timeline and Milestones 6 Project Deliverables 8 References 10 Appendix 1: Competency Matrix 11 1 Capstone Proposal Summary This project is going to entail upgrading and installing new components to an existing wireless home network. This is a two story home with attic and basement. Inside this home, there are 8 rooms. A living area, an office area, kitchen, laundry room, 1 ½ bathrooms and 3 bedrooms. Following an interview and on site evaluation to assess what the current needs are, along with the direction of technology in the future. The new network needed to be focused on wireless connectivity of their various devices, which included smart phones, tablets and laptops. There also needed to be easy access for guests who wanted to connect to the wireless network for their own tablets, smart phones and laptops. Currently, the home has DSL internet service, with a basic wireless G router. The DSL service was adequate for the current network setup, but with more and more online content, they were having a problem with lag between devices. The current speed...
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...normative sense. A model can also serve as a communication and visual tool to assist in conceptualizing complicated instructional design process or schematics as well as how the various elements and stages relate to each other. It should be noted that the application of the model relies on the instructional scenario, problem or task. To make sure that there is a procedural way of establishing the instructional design process for a particular educational initiative, instructional design should be used. This is because they serve as important tools of learning and they make the work of teachers easier. According to Carey and Carey (2001), ...instructional design can be defined as the systematic method for analyzing, designing, developing, evaluating and managing the instructional process efficiently; based on the knowledge and experiences of learning and instructional theories so that it will improve the quality of instruction and ensure effective and retentive learning (p. 5). Models give users a new way to see and understand hard problems. By making use of a teaching plan exemplar, one is able to organize a teaching plan. A teaching plan exemplar also assists the creator in conveying...
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