Please follow the instruction I uploaded carefully. Please provide a 1 slide powerpoint with notes at the bottom of the powerpoint for me. I’m giving a speech about it. No research paper is required. Please make sure notes I can directly use to my speech. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Day: February 19, 2020
Please make one original substantive post (three paragraphs) that addresses the the specific discussion questions.
What are the principle objectives of each of the four subsystems of the budget execution phase? How has each helped achieve greater efficiencies in government? Utilize the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) (http://www.ncsl.org/ or Council of State Governments (CSG) (http://www.csg.org/))or any other source in addressing the provided questions.
This discussion post must be free of plagiarism. Sources must be cited in the text as well as listed references.
In approximately 2-3 paragraphs per question please answer the questions provided. All cited material must include both internal citations and a complete reference page at the end of the paper. A cover sheet should minimally indicate the case study number (3), the name of the course, student name and date.
Please view the 9-plus minute clip and respond to the following questions:
1. Describe the budget deal made by members of Congress in order to avoid the fiscal cliff at the beginning of 2013.
2. What other budget deals loom ahead for members of Congress in 2013? Describe the problems/issues involved and impacts on government services and on individual Americans (hint: one of these issues is the federal government sequestration.)
3. What solutions were considered by the panel for federal deficit and debt reduction rather than continuing to make temporary fixes (i.e. kicking the can down the road)
This case study must be free of any plagiarism.
You have assumed the head leadership position over a small department within a public sector agency. You have inherited a small but diverse team of employees.
Your staff consists of the following individuals:
Melanie has been with the organization for close to 10 years and spends much of her day surfing social media sites. She enjoys her job for the perceived job security and benefits but has little interest in pushing herself for additional monetary gain. When confronted about her social media use and lack of a desire to advance herself, she complains that she does not have anyone to look up to within the organization.
Patrick is the most senior employee. Although he has an excellent record, he is going through a very difficult divorce and is only about one year away from retirement. He has become increasingly preoccupied with these matters. Regardless, having previously served in the military and having worked public service for his entire professional life, he expects much out of himself and has expressed a keen desire to involve himself with your managerial decision-making processes as soon as he is able to sort out some of his home issues.
Tom, the newest employee, is fresh out of college. He is young and energetic, although not a week goes by where you do not catch him browsing salary surveys or private sector job listings; nevertheless, he is an overly productive employee, and he confides in you that he is worried that he is producing much more than his salary seems to reflect. He also questions the impact that the organizations work and his own work, in particular, are actually having on anyone.
To complete this assignment, you will need address the components below.
Develop a concise motivation profile on each of the staff members.
Correlate motivational theories to this real-world scenario.
Summarize leadership strategies related to such aspects as work life stages, expected responses to rewards and punishments, and the degree to which followers feel they fit the ideal motivation mold of public sector employees.
Consider how not being mindful of appropriate leadership strategies can be harmful to organizations.
Your case study findings and recommendations should consist of no less than two pages, be double spaced, and be written in 12-point Times New Roman font.
Respond to the following in the form of a short essay. Your essay should consist of at least five paragraphs.
Think about the characteristics of Elizabeth and Darcy at the beginning of the novel and at the end. How do they change throughout the course of the novel? What do you think the author is saying through the development of these characters? In your response, describe the primary features of the characters at the beginning of the novel, the basic process by which they change, and their characteristics at the end of the novel. Then, explain what you think the author is trying to say through the changes in Elizabeth and Darcy.
Cite specific examples from the novel in your response. Use the notes you take and the questions you answer in the Student Guide to help you formulate your response
You are to
Read the posted case study about Stoli Vodka and social media (see our iCollege course page!)
Then.
In no less than two pages (12 Point Times New Roman Font, Double Spaced, Standard Margins APA formatting and citations)
Provide an outline of a plan to get things straight for the brand. Novel, unique suggestions are expected. Consider researching other brands that have faced similar issues what did they do and were their efforts successful? Consider other brands that actively seek to prevent this type of situation what did they do and was it successful.
Read the Datar et al. which is a case study describing the process economics of the production of tPA using both eukaryotic cells (CHO) and prokaryotic cells (E. coli). Write a concise and articulate report using prose (400-600 words; not in outline format) addressing the following questions:
Mammalian culture is generally believed to be more expensive to operate than prokaryotic culture. What made this case study unique was the opposite result. In your opinion, what are the main reasons why recombinant tPA cost less to manufacture from CHO cells than that from E. coli?
What are the bottlenecks in production of CHO-tPA and Bacterial tPA?
Why was the equipment cost of bacterial tPA much higher than that of CHO-tPA?
What are the lessons you have learned from this case study on tPA bioprocessing? How can they be applied to current biopharmaceuticals?
Tasks:
Read the following paper:
Moretti, E. (2004). Workers’ Education, Spillovers, and Productivity: Evidence from Plant-Level Production Functions. The American Economic Review, 94(3): 656-690.
Write Essay
And write an essay that addresses the following,
Moretti (2004) discusses a production function in equation (1). Given the production function in equation (1), explain the CMP for a given plant. Clearly describe the goal, the choice variables, the exogenous variables and the constraint. Describe the notable economic relationships that solve the CMP.
Given the production function in equation (1), suppose in the same industry and in the same year, you compare two plants. Each plant is attempting to produce the same output quota and each plant faces the same input prices. However, one plant is located in a city with a majority of college-educated workers. The other plant is located in a city with a minority of college-educated workers.
Using the CMP, which plant will have a lower total cost? Which plant will have a lower conditional input demand for at least one input?
If each firm can sell their output at the same price to consumers and each plant’s output is fixed at the same output quota, then using the PMP which plant will have higher profit?
With many plants, industries and years, what general and testable predictions emerge (i.e. what is the predicted relationship between the share of college educated people and plant productivity, total cost, employment of inputs and profit)?
Offer a brief summary of Moretti (2004). Your summary should contain the research question, the data used, the important testable hypothesis examined and the empirical findings (note the findings are on pg 667 and the paragraphs that discuss Table 3).
Additional Information:
The essay should have the following format,
1 page minimum (at least 250 words), 4 page maximum in length. This excludes any bibliography and/or appendices.
Your writing should be from an economic perspective, not a political perspective.
Please write your paper as an essay (i.e. do not number your paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and so on), have a title, put your name and date on the paper and indent paragraphs.
Follow APA style guidelines for all references and citations.
Microsoft Word Document (.docx or .doc), 12 point Times New Roman font, 1.5 line spacing and 1 inch margins.
Use the following file name: <your initials Productivity Report.doc> or <your initials Productivity Report.docx>
PA2 Firm Prod Rubric
PA2 Firm Prod Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnswers & Summary
Relevant answers to the reading and the task questions are easily identified and appropriately addressed. The paper concisely and accurately summarizes the reading without being vague.
4.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTheory
Economic theory is correctly discussed. Relevant answers to the theory-relevant task questions are easily identified and appropriately addressed.
4.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality & Timeliness
Paper is well-written (few typos, grammar mistakes) and submitted on time.
2.0 pts
Full Marks
0.0 pts
No Marks
2.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0
The responses must have LOTS OF EXPLANATION AND DETAIL. Thoroughly respond to all aspects of the questions so that it’s clear so that all of your views have been thoroughly provided. Elaborate more, add more information, and write in complete sentence form, using correct grammar, make sure to proofread, support your position, check the punctuations in the paragraph response and fully explain answers AND NO PLAGARISM
BUS 302 WEEK 9 ASSIGNMENT 3
Assignment 3: Developing Your Team
Due Week 9 and worth 200 points
Imagine youve been promoted to a management position and you are tasked with developing your new team. In this assignment you will create a writeup that depicts the different elements that need to be addressed as you assemble your team.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
1. Explain how you could create a diverse team of employees with different strengths. Use scenarios to convey your idea.
2. Discuss methods you would adopt to improve team dynamics and employee behaviors.
3. Describe two (2) management techniques you would implement to ensure that your new team aligns to your companys mission.
4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
a. This course requires use of new Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Explain the principal theories of leadership and motivation, and describe the fundamental considerations in managing and motivating individual and group behavior.
Analyze the role of the HRM function, and its importance to the management of employee and labor relations.
Explain the decision-making process management uses to develop viable courses of action to a variety of management situations.
Explain the multiple aspects of the managerial planning process and the application of various business- and corporate-level strategies.
Describe control systems that can improve a firms operations and facilitate change.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in management concepts.
Write clearly and concisely about management concepts using proper writing mechanics.
PHI 210
Assignment 2: Problem Solving
Due Week 9 and worth 150 points
When faced with a problem, what do you do to solve it? This assignment asks you to apply a six-step to problem solving process to a specific problem scenario. You will write a paper that presents a synthesis of your ideas about solving the problem using this systematic approach. As Voltaire said, “No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking.”
Choose one (1) of the problem scenarios as a topic choice for your paper (Note: Your professor must approve your topic choice before you begin work on the assignment.)
Scenario 1: You have worked at your company for eleven (11) years. You have returned to college to earn a Bachelor’s degree in order to increase your chances for a promotion. You are nearly finished with your degree, when a supervisor’s position in a competing company becomes available in another state. The start date is in two (2) weeks, during your final exam period for your courses. The position offers a $15,000 per year salary increase, a car allowance, and relocation expenses. Your former supervisor works for the company and is recommending you for the position based on your outstanding job performance; if you want the job, it’s yours. All of the other supervisors at this level in the company have Master’s degrees, so you know that you would be expected to earn your Bachelor’s degree and continue on to a Master’s degree. Your present company offers tuition reimbursement, but the new company does not.
Scenario 2: Your child comes home from school with an assignment sheet for a school project. He / she is very excited about the project and begins work immediately, doing research on the Internet and gathering materials. You read over the assignment sheet and notice that your child is not including all of the required items in the project, and you have some ideas for how to improve the quality of the presentation. You recently read an article in a parenting magazine about the importance of a child developing responsibility for his/ her own learning. You recall the many ways in which your parents took over your school projects. You, on the other hand, want to encourage your child’s confidence in his / her ability to complete a project independently. The next day, you are at the grocery store when you see a parent of a student in your child’s class. That parent has spent over $30 in supplies for the science project and is taking a day off of work to put the pieces of the project together.
Scenario 3: You have two jobs, one during the week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and one on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You are taking two classes, one that meets from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, and one class online. You have two kids, one who plays soccer, and one who is in band. You have two elderly parents who no longer drive. You have two siblings, one who lives two (2) miles away, and one who lives in another state. You have two (2) papers due in your classes the same week that one (1) of your children has a soccer tournament, and the other child has a band concert. You are coaching the soccer team, and you are in charge of fundraising for the band. You have a goal to complete your degree in two (2) years. Your doctor tells you that your blood pressure, your cholesterol, and your weight are too high and recommends several medications that cost you nearly $200 per month after your insurance co-pay.
Scenario 4: You are a sales representative for a company that encourages staff to log time in the field and away from the office. You are expected to begin and end your day at the office. You notice that each day when you arrive and return another co-worker is already there, and you wonder whether this person spends most of his / her time at the office. At your weekly sales meeting, you are informed of your co-workers’ outstanding sales performance. You suspect that this co-worker is spending more time flattering the boss instead of working leads in the field, and as a result is getting the best client referrals. Your own sales numbers have steadily decreased since this other sales representative was hired.
Scenario 5: Professor’s Choice – problem scenario presented by your professor.
Scenario 6: Student’s Choice – Problem scenario presented by you.
Review the six-step problem solving process outlined in the webtext, based on the article “The Problem Solving Process” located at http://www.gdrc.org/decision/problem-solve.html:
Step One: Define the problem
Step Two: Analyze the problem
Step Three: Generate options
Step Four: Evaluate options
Step Five: Make your decision
Step Six: Implement and reflect
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Define the problem in the scenario that you have chosen.
2. Analyze the problem in the scenario.
3. Generate options for solving the problem in the scenario.
4. Evaluate the options for solving the problem.
5. Decide on the best option for solving the problem.
6. Explain how you will implement the decision made and reflect on whether this option was the most effective.
The paper should follow guidelines for clear and organized writing:
Include an introductory paragraph and concluding paragraph.
Address main ideas in body paragraphs with a topic sentence and supporting sentences.
Adhere to standard rules of English grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Based on the guidelines in SWS, “A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages.” Therefore, since this assignment requires you to write at least 4-5 pages, you should include at least 4-5 references.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Recognize the hindrances to the decision-making process in order to apply problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.
Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic.
Please follow the instruction I uploaded carefully. Please provide a 1 slide powerpoint with notes at the bottom of the powerpoint for me. I’m giving a speech about it. Please put everything you researched on in the powerpoint and notes, no research paper is required. Please make sure notes I can directly use to my speech. Please let me know if you have any questions.
