Yearly Archives: 2022

At this point in the course, you have completed all the necessary sections of your business plan. Your task in this assignment is to create the final version of your plan. You will include all the previous assignments you have been working on and attach the financials.   The key to this assignment is to […]

Marketing plan and sales strategy (an MS Word document).   Marketing budget (using the Business Plan Financials Excel Template).   To successfully complete this assignment, you must attach both documents to the submission area as separate files and then click Submit.   Reminders   Your company, whether it’s a startup you created or one based […]

COMPANY DESCRIPTION AND SWOT ANALYSIS   Overview   In this first course assignment, you will create a description of your selected company and a SWOT matrix that includes trends, strategic positioning, distribution channels, and risks. You’ve already begun this assignment in your discussions.   In the Week 1 discussion, you chose a company (whether your […]

The concept behind the triple bottom line is that companies are responsible to all their stakeholders. This includes everyone involved with the company, whether directly or indirectly. It also includes the planet on which we all live. This approach views shareholders as very important stakeholders. This approach also recognizes the need for companies to consider […]

Review the Monte Carlo Analysis method presented in Chapter 15 in Practical Project Risk Management. Then, determine whether you would recommend to a project manager the use of this methodology for a large, complex project. Include an example to support your response. If you would not recommend the use of a method such as Monte […]

Competencies for Project Managers   Read these 9 mini-case study series from the Project Management Institute on the Global Green Books Publishing company before starting this assignment:   Mini-Case 1 – Project Management at Global Green Books Publishing [PDF].   Mini-Case 2 – The Back to School Crunch at Global Green Books [PDF].   Mini-Case […]

Describe the leadership style that Ben Samuels exhibited as the plant manager for Consolidated Products. Provide three examples of his leadership actions and behavior. Discuss the pros and cons in each example you describe to support the response.   Analyze the leadership style that Phil Jones exhibited as he took over to replace Ben. Provide […]

You are leading the relocation of your corporate HQ complex from the suburbs to center city, similar to this project: Marriott to Move Headquarters to Downtown Bethesda With $62 Million in Incentives.   Explain how you will use social media to keep everyone informed about this project.   Identify potential problems in relying too much […]

DQ1 After reading the textbook, what have you done this week to listen rather than hear? Be specific.       DQ2 Words are important, but body language rarely lies.   Watch this TedTalk on body language, then respond using the prompt below.   How would you use this information in a business environment when […]

This process is responsible for analyzing the project management processes to determine their effectiveness and to document lessons learned concerning them.   Validate Scope   Close Project or Phase   Administrative Closure   Perform Quality Assurance   2 Your project was recently accepted by the stakeholders. The goals were achieved and the project was closed […]