The production department in a process manufacturing system completed 244,000 units of product and transferred them to finished goods during a recent period. Of these units, 84,000 were in process at the beginning of the period. The other 160,000 units were started and completed during the period. At period end, 57,000 units were in process.
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:In this discussion, you will gain experience in analyzing the shaping and driving forces that impact the development of new leadership agendas.In , a special report from Boston Consulting Group and , the threat driving new understandings about the global future, leadership, and competition was defined as \”the need to compete with everyone, from everywhere, for everything\” (2008, p.18). Using the case study , define how the shaping and driving forces that PepsiCo experienced in India impacted its leadership agenda. In particular, address whether the impact of the forces merely created leadership recognition that situations needed to be fixed or contained in order for the firm to penetrate further into the Indian consumer market, or whether the impact of the forces created a reorientation of the leadership agenda as the PepsiCo mindset changed because of learning about and exploring a complex set of concerns for the future.Respond to two of your peers. In replies to your colleagues, analyze the risks PepsiCo leadership assumed for whichever path your colleagues suggested it could take, given the impact of shaping and driving forces. What factors do you see in your colleagues\’ posts that define specifically the risks that could impact the sustainability of the firm? Given those risks to sustainability, do you agree or disagree with your colleagues?Boston Consulting Group, & Knowlege@Wharton. (2008). . Retrieved from
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:In this discussion, you will gain experience in evaluating Gardner\’s \”five minds\”as guides to addressing future agendas held by today\’s global leaders.In the world of global talent and leadership, define which one or two minds are crucial to the solution of PepsiCo\’s dilemma in India. Defend your choice with information in the case study, in Gardner\’s article, or in more current articles you are able to find about PepsiCo\’s presence in Asia.Respond to two of your peers. In your responses to others, dig deeper into the evidence to see whether other choices from the five minds (disciplined, synthesizing, creating, respectful, or ethical) are more appropriate than yours.
This week you learned about a number of different leadership theories. Choose two of today\’s leaders listed below and research on their leadership styles:For each leader you choose, describe why these individuals are so successful and identify which theory or theories best exemplify their leadership style.Find at least three to five articles that will support your research.Support your responses with examples.Cite any sources in APA format.
Assignment 2: Course ReflectionIn your first assignment in this course, you were asked to identify five key areas in criminal justice that would benefit from quality evaluation research. Take a few minutes to review that initial discussion you had with your instructor and fellow students and reflect on what you have learned in subsequent weeks.Submission Details:By , in a minimum of 400 words, post your responses to the following questions to the .Discussion Grading Criteria and RubricAll discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.
For the first part of the project you completed an overview of the company name and company dynamics for your project. Now it is time to put that information to use. Utilizing the spectrum of business that your company falls under, locate and identify a minimum of three trending ethical issues currently plaguing the industry. These issues must be current and trending, not hypothetical or futuristic.Please write a 2-3 page paper in Word, using proper APA Formatting and including each of the minimum of three trending ethical issues. Note: You may also elect to submit your response as a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation. For each issue you are asked to identify and summarize the ethical concern itself and subsequently analyze the concern and what troubles it may bring to the company, the employee or both.
This week for your project, you will need to write an outline of your Diversity Management Proposal. This outline will help you organize your proposal and figure out where more research might be needed. Your outline must include the following:Click the link below to download an example of headings and subheadings to include in your outline. Use this example as a guide as you develop your outline.
Christianity and Islam are more recent religions, both appearing within the past 2,000 years. Both claim to offer the ultimate revelation of God to humanity. Together, their adherents number more than half the world\’s population. In this discussion, compare and contrast the pictures of God found in these two religions. Consider what you have read in your textbook, as well as other resources in this class. Also consider what you have learned about the older religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. As you are composing your response to this discussion, consider the following questions: Your initial response should be three paragraphs in length, one for each of the questions listed above, for a total of about 250 words. After you have posted your initial response, read all of your classmates\’ postings, and respond to at least two of your classmates. Be sure to use APA format and at least one reference. By post your initial discussion response in the . By read all of the other students\’ postings, and post comments in the on at least two other responses.
Assignment 2: Course ReflectionAcross the modules of this course, you have discussed various theories of criminology and also explored their real-life applications. In this discussion, reflect on your learning and answer the questions posed. The examination of theoretical applications for criminal behavior is both enlightening and complex. How will this help you as you continue your educational journey?Submission Details:By , in a minimum of 250 words, post your responses to the following questions to the .Read all of your classmates\’ postings and respond to at least two of your classmates\’ posts.Consider using contradictions and counterexamples supported by class readings when writing your response to another student\’s post. This can be accomplished through questioning, disagreeing with, redirecting, or asking your classmates to rethink what they have posted and why. Whenever possible, briefly mention which points of the previous posting you are responding to in your comments.Discussion Grading Criteria and RubricAll discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.
This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:Revisit the to review how all activities assist you in achieving the course competencies and overall program outcomes.Working effectively and efficiently as part of a team can be challenging. But when done properly, teamwork offers many benefits as different people bring their experience, education, knowledge, and skills to resolve a problem. The ability to work with others and collaborate in teams is an important skill in the world today. It is likely that, as a business professional, you will be called upon to work as a valuable member in an onsite or virtual team. The course project provides a practice environment in which you can build your collaborative and leadership skills.For this discussion, address the following:Be sure to read Johnson\’s 2010 article, \”Four Steps to Effective Collaboration,\” before you post your initial response to this discussion.Respond to the posts of at least two other learners. What similarities and differences do you see between your experience and that of your peers? Have they offered tips or best practices that you think would be useful to your team experience?