...Name: Jack Brendon Instructor: Date: 08.10.2013 Case: The Apollo Group Major issues and problem * The primary problem UoP faces increased competition from both traditional not for profit universities as well as for profit universities as recently both private and public institution have expanded their part time and online offerings to adults, which was exclusively their competitive advantage earlier. Now students are seeking education with most up to date technology and with a renowned accreditation and UoP does not comes in either of those therefore they have to re-examine their focus market and continue their competitive advantage. * There is a lot of negative promotion and bad image associated with the Apollo group like “low standard education” by public universities and the media. Also according to the research conducted 95% of the employer said that they would rather hire a graduate who has done traditional in class graduation as compared to online graduation. * The new regulatory norms which are introduced now is likely to clash with UoP current condition as they are very close to 90% limit of federal fund and they are already above the stated 45% loan repayment rate. * The regulatory agencies had enormous power and could destroy the legitimacy of UoP programs by refusing to grant accreditation to the sponsoring institutions Suggested Alternatives and Implementation * The first alternative is to focus on the market focus which is...
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...Summary Houghton Refrigeration Company is a company that builds refrigerators for large appliance companies. During the summer, the company needs to hire around forty new employees which are typically college students from a local private college. They receive little training prior to starting working. All they are taught is the basics of how to do their job, not how to handle difficulties that arise. More and more employees start to get injured, and the president of the company decides the company needs safety training. The first-line supervisor gave a brief training that wasn’t very beneficial to the employees. Step 1: Identify the Problem The problem in this case is that Houghton Refrigeration Company is having complications maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, and now some of their workers are becoming injured. Step 2: Identify Causes of the Problem There are several reasons this problem could be occurring. One reason is that the upper management are educated in engineering, not management, which is the cause of the second reason for this problem. The second reason the employees are being injured is because they lack proper training. The college students are also feeling pressured by one of the first- line supervisors who is harassing them. Step 3: Alternative Solutions * The company can hire an outside source to develop a training program for the employees. * They can hold one-on-one training with each of the new employees...
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...Case Study - The Forgotten Group Member Helen M. Gales GM591 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior Keller Graduate School of Management Professor Leo Shelton July 23, 2012 Case Study - The Forgotten Group Member Part 1: Group Development In looking over the details given for the case, the group appears to still be in the Storming stage. While some of the team has come together and are providing their assigned portions of the class project, they still are not a cohesive, and functioning team; due to one of their team members being preoccupied with outside demands and not really coming together with the rest of the team. By having a better understanding of the stages of group development, Christine would have had a better idea of how to lead the group through the different stages and help them to move forward towards a successful completion of the assignment. The text indicates that for a team to be successful it needs to go through all of the stages, forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning; making progress as each stage is completed. Part II: Problem Identification From the little amount of information that the case gives concerning the initial meetings of the group, the primary problem is that Mike is seen as the "clown" and not taken seriously when suggestions are made. From what the text indicates about the different stages, this indicates a "clique" was formed between the other team members, and a general lack of concern was given to Mike and...
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...Chapter 7 Case Study 1. The first stage of the group development phase is forming. This phase is where the group begins to gather and start introductions. Discussing the case Study, The Organizational Behavior Group Christine leads, along with Diane, Janet, Steve and Mike. The First group meeting in the case study involved Christine and her group getting acquitted with one another, which signals the forming phase. The second phase is Storming. This is known to be one of the hardest phases in group development due to conflicting personalities and different opinions in the brainstorming process. This would refer to the case study in the situation when Christine planned a team meeting 5 weeks into the semester. The conflict was that Mike would not attend most meetings. This resulted in him not participating with the team, which was the opposite interest of the entire team. Norming is the phase that comes after storming. During this phase, this is when the whole team learns to relate and starts building relationships with each other as friends, rather than acquaintances while attempting to reach the same goal. This started to happen around week 5 in the semester, when the whole team was already feeling comfortable with each other, having the ability to joke with each other. This made Mike feel left out since he missed meetings. After norming is the fourth phase, performing. This is where the united plan of a group is being accomplished. This phase is shown in the case study when...
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...The Forgotten Group Member Case Study Wanda Keeton keetonwanda@yahoo.com MGMT 591 Leadership and Organizational Behavior November 18, 2012 Dr. Thomas M. Bock Part I: Group Development Reflecting on the case and our text book I believe that the group is in the Storming stage which is the second phase of the group development. There are five phases in group development; the first one is Forming. This stage is when the group starts coming together and begins by introducing themselves. According to the case study Christine is the leader of the group and the other group members are Diane, Janet, Steve and Mike. The second phase is Storming. In this stage the group is coming together showing their own personalities and different opinions during brainstorming. Some of the group has pulled together and have done their portion of the assignment. The group is still not cohesive because of Mike. Mike has missed out on most of the meetings and has not done is fair share of the assignment. The third phase is Norming. In this phase the group should be relating to each other and should be working together on the assignment. Four of the members are getting along and working well together, Mike is feeling left out as he doesn’t attend most of the meetings and is not giving any input. The fourth phase is Performing. In this phase everyone is turning in their part of the assignment so that the leader can compile all the information. Everyone has done their portion even Mike although...
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...Case Study: The Forgotten Group Member MGMT 591 – Leadership and Organizational Behavior Christopher Declerk 1/27/2013 Group Development 5 Stages of Group Development 1. Forming Stage: In the Forming stage, personal relations are characterized by dependence. Group members rely on safe, patterned behavior and look to the trainer for guidance and direction. Individual learners have a desire for acceptance by the group and a need to know that the group is safe. They set about gathering impressions and data about the similarities and differences among people in the group, and forming preferences. 2. Storming Stage: This stage is characterized by competition and conflict in personal relations. As the group members attempt to work together on the task, conflict inevitably results - healthy debate or slight disagreement. Individuals may need to adapt their feelings, ideas, attitudes, and beliefs to suit the group. 3. Norming Stage: In the norming stage, interpersonal relations are characterized by cohesion. Learners are engaged in active acknowledgment of others' contributions, community building and maintenance, and solving of group issues. Individuals will be willing to change their preconceived ideas or opinions on the basis of facts presented by others, and they actively ask questions of one another. 4. Performing Stage: The performing stage is not always reached by all groups, however if learners are able to get through this stage their capacity...
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...Voluntary Group Report – 01 Case Study: The Global Sourcing Wire Harness Decision Critically analyze and review a case. The report should discuss the purchasing and supply management activities of the case. Summarize your findings into a report of 1,500-2,000 words (6-8 pages). There will be three cases provided for you to choose from. Additional cases can be used subject to approval. The report should demonstrate understanding of the tradeoffs in the relationships between money, information, goods and services in the context of supply networks as systems. It is important to check the learning objectives provided in this document and align your report with these learning objectives: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major elements, concepts, principles and legal, ethical, sustainability and social responsibility issues in purchasing and supply management. 2. Demonstrate, through class discussion and case analysis, the ability to appraise and critique various means used for the obtaining of contracts, supplier performance monitoring and measurement, supplier relationship management, contract renewal and termination. 3. Demonstrate, in writing, the ability to choose and assess the purchasing and supply management strategies and processes in the public and private sectors, and propose potential improvement strategies and implement actions. Guangdong (pack in container --> ship via inland transportation)--> Port of Shanghai --> Transfer shipment to...
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...Calendar Overall for Case-Study Presentation & Mid-Term Exam – MGT 4760 (Strategic Management) Sem 1, 2012/2013 Sec 8 (M-W) No. | Week | Topics | Class Day | Date | Schedule | Details | | 1 | Chapter 1: The Nature of Strategic Management | 1- Mon 2- Wed | 10/912/9 | | | | 2 | Chapter 2: The Business Vision and Mission | 3- Mon 4- Wed | 17/919/9 | | | | 3 | Chapter 3: The External Assessment | 5- Mon 6- Wed | 24/926/9 | | | | 4 | Chapter 4: The Internal Assessment | 7- Mon 8- Wed | 1/103/10 | Quiz 1 (Chapter 1.2.3) | | | 5 | Chapter 4: The Internal Assessment | 9- Mon 10- Wed | 8/1010/10 | | | | 6 | Chapter 5: Strategies in Action | 11- Mon 12- Wed | 15/1017/10 | | | | | BREAK(22/10 – 28/10) | 13- Mon 14- Wed | 22/1024/10 | | | | 7 | Chapter 5: Strategies in Action | 15- Mon 16- Wed | 29/1031/10 | Case Presentation Session 1Case Presentation Session 2 | Group 1:L: Lia Hilaliah (Case Study 3)Group 2:L: Mas Syairah bte Mohamad (Case Study 5) | | 8 | Chapter 6: Strategy Analysis and Choice | 17- Mon 18- Wed | 5/117/11 | | (Mid-Term Exam 7/11 Wednesday)Seminar Room 1.1 | | 9 | Chapter 6: Strategy Analysis and Choice | 19- Mon 20- Wed | 12/1114/11 | Case Presentation Session 3Case Presentation Session 4 | Group 3:L: Mohamed Sheikh (Case Study 9) Group 4:L: Izzati Nor binti Salleh (Case Study 14) | | 10 | Chapter 7: Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations...
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...Analysis of Case Studies Prepared by Rafiqul Alam Khan Rakibul Haque Department of Finance Page 1 Dhaka, June 05, 2014 Acknowledgement All the praise and appreciation to Allah, the most merciful and beneficent who has enabled us to submit this humble work. We would like to express our special thanks and honour to our course teacher, Sonia Munmun, who guide us in every minute whenever we sought, and who showed us the right track to conduct the study. Finally, we would be happy if the findings of this study could make any contribution in the field of business efficiency. Department of Finance Page 2 Table of Content 7 Abstract Chapter 01: Context and Rationale Preludes: the General Scenario Rationale of the Study Objectives Methodology: Primary & Secondary Sources Limitation Chapter 02: Framework of Case Study Chapter: Foundations of Group Behavior Case Incident 1 Case Incident 2 Chapter: Understanding Work Teams Case Incident 1 Case Incident 2 Chapter 03: Conclusion & Recommendations Conclusion Findings References Department of Finance 8 8 9 9-10 10 11-14 15-17 17-19 20-21 22-24 25-28 29 30 30 Page 3 Abstract Organizational Behavior (OB) is the study and application of knowledge about how people, individuals, and groups act in organizations. It does this by taking a system approach. That is, it interprets people-organization relationships in terms of the whole person, whole group, whole organization...
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...UNIT OUTLINE Read this document to learn essential details about your unit. It will also help you to get started with your studies. BMA604 Consumer Decision Making Semester 2, 2015 THIS UNIT IS BEING OFFERED IN: HOBART & BY DISTANCE Taught by: Professor Aron O’Cass (Unit Coordinator) CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B BMA604, Consumer Decision Making 2 Contents Contact Details ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Unit Description ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Prior Knowledge &/or Skills OR Pre-Requisite Unit(s) ............................................................................ 3 Enrolment in the Unit ............................................................................................................................. 3 When does the unit commence? ............................................................................................................ 3 University of Tasmania Graduate Quality Statement ............................................................................. 3 Intended Learning Outcomes for BMA604 ............................................................................................. 4 Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach ........................................................
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...Unit 3 Case Study 5454 unread replies.5454 replies. Bellow you will find a clinical case study. The case study starts with a description of a patients’ medical history, followed by discussion question/s. First, you have to analyze the medical history of the patient. As you read the patient’s information: * Highlight any risk factors that might exist, existing medical conditions, present signs and symptoms or complains that the patient is suffering from. * Analyze the results of any diagnostic tests that were performed. Diagnostic tests include, physical exams, blood test, radiologic tests (x-ray, CT scans, etc.), and other functional tests. * Relate the medical treatment used to the underlying pathology. * Propose clinical management plan for the patient’s condition, and possible prognosis. You are encouraged to discuss the cases with other students and in groups, however, each student should submit the analysis of the case study in their own words through discussions. Students should submit their case study through the “Discussion” link AND the “Turnitin Dropbox” link for that case study available on the course’s main page. If you fail to submit your case study through both links your case study will not be graded. Turnitin is an automated system which instructors can use to quickly and easily compare each student's assignment with billions of web sites, as well as an enormous database of student papers that grows with each submission.Accordingly, you...
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...strongly believe that there are multiple perspectives to be uncovered. Qualitative researchers focus on the study of social phenomena and on giving voice to the feelings and perceptions of the participants under study. This is based on the belief that knowledge is derived from the social setting and that understanding social knowledge is a legitimate scientific process. The following are the key characteristics of qualitative research: • Studies are carried out in a naturalistic setting. • Researchers ask broad research questions designed to explore, interpret, or understand the social context. • Participants are selected through nonrandom methods based on whether the individuals have information vital to the questions being asked. • Data collection techniques involve observation and interviewing that bring the researcher in close contact with the participants. • The researcher is likely to take an interactive role where she or he gets to know the participants and the social context in which they live. • Hypotheses are formed afterthe researcher begins data collection and are modified throughout the study as new data are collected and analyzed. • The study reports data in narrative form. How does Rayna’s study fit into the description provided for qualitative research? At this point, you might want to reflect on why Rayna would want to choose a qualitative study to examine her questions. Steps in Conducting Qualitative Research Qualitative researchers use scientific...
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...Assessment Centre > Introduction | Assessment Centre has a variety of definitions and these are based on its methodology of assessing a candidate’s performance and aptitude. Trained Assessors observe a group of candidates performing a variety of aptitude diagnostic procedures which provide specific information on the abilities and developmental capacity of each applicant. An Assessment Centre is actually a process applicants take part in and is not specific to any one location. Its popularity is also evident in staff growth plans where it is usually known as a Development Centre. These procedures are designed to ensure employee investment is maximised for both the organisation and the individual. Whilst the general process is very similar to Assessment Centres the subtle difference is that at a Development Centre you will be given feedback immediately and work with the assessor to agree a future plan. Many organisations use the expertise of an HR consultant to design the exercises to meet their specific role requirements and then to conduct the actual testing and assessment of candidates. These services come with a significant cost and that is why you will increasing face testing through an Assessment Centre as you apply for higher-level strategic and technical roles. The length of an Assessment Centre will vary from half-a-day to two full days and may be held on the employer’s premises, often within their own training facilities or on the premises of the organisations Human...
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...AC 504 E EXTERNAL AUDITING FALL 2015 Final Exam Case Study: Auto Parts Inc. Instructor: Héri RAKOTOVOLOLONA 1 “Auto Parts Inc.” Final Exam Case Study AC504 – External Auditing Date: December 1, 2015. Instructions 1. This final exam case study is the second element of the assessment to the course and represents 60% of your overall grade. It has to be completed individually or in group of up to three (3) persons, maximum. 2. Whilst there is no formal limitation of pages, you are requested to be very synthetic, clear and straightforward in your answers and recommendations as if it should be for a structured and argued management consulting report prepared for your executive manager. 3. Upon completion, your contribution work should be UPLOADED on the e-learning platform (Moodle) in WORD format no later than Saturday 19 December 2015 (11:59 pm). Other electronic formats such as PDF or JPG are NOT accepted. 4. File identification to be sent (very important): AC504 (FE) – Students names (F2015). At least, the name of one (1) group member should be included in the file name, AND the names of ALL group members mentioned on the cover page. 5. In case of emergence (ONLY), your message could be sent or forwarded to heri.rakoto@esc-rennes.com Guidance Notes I. You should primarily refer to the International Accounting Standards (IAS/IFRS) to analyze the different accounting issues raised in the case or, at least, to the French accounting rules. II...
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... we will explore the relationships among manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. In addition, we will study the structure, functions, interactions, and activities of the marketing channels. A special emphasis will be placed on decision making given the natures of these channels. Objectives: • To understand marketing channels including efficiencies achieved, conflicts created, and behaviors of channel members • To reinforce the principles of Marketing, and understand the differences when they apply to channel and logistical issues. • To be able to apply the above concepts in the context of real marketing decisions. • Exposure to careers in Channel Management Books Marketing Channels, a Management View, 8th edition, Rosenbloom, South-Western ISBN 13: 978-0-324-31698-8 Marketing Cases – VT ISBN 13: 978-1-269-77349-2 Grading: Exams (3): 30% Group written case : 15% Class participation 15% Individual Case 20% Final group case (No presentation) 20% Assignments: Examinations. These will be a combination of short answer and short essays based on classroom discussions, presentations and readings. Lectures will be based on the chapter materials, but please note the exam questions may be from the readings not discussed in class. Cases. There will be 3 cases...
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