Unit 4 – ScrumMaster and Project Managers Pecha Kucha Individual Assignment ( 570)

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Unit 4 – ScrumMaster and Project Managers Pecha Kucha Individual Assignment

The Question has been for several years “What is the difference between a ScrumMaster and a Project Manager?” Lots of articles have been written and in some cases some pretty polarizing statements.

Your assignment is to prepare a Pecha Kucha presentation with recordings and use at least the articles listed below as references. You should include: 1) why is it important to talk about this difference, 2) what is the difference 3) what you believe the correct viewpoint is and 4) how does your company handle this role distinction today or if they don’t, how do you think they would handle it?

Deliverable: 20 Slides, 20 seconds per slide

Article

Here are a couple of examples of how to do a Pecha Kucha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32WEzM3LFhw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9zxNTpNMLo

Discussion Question 1

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Post a 200-250 word response to these questions:

1). How would you define marketing (in your own words) and what are the 4P’s?

2). Think of a company you like. It might be a place you work or a restaurant you frequent. It might be a brand that you use when you engage in your favorite hobby or activities, or a favorite soda or cereal.

3). Research the Internet for information about the company and its brand or product.

4). Discuss how the components of the marketing mix – product, price, promotion and place (also known as distribution) – relate to what you know about this company’s brand or product. This is not a history of the company, but an analysis of how these marketing concepts apply.

5). Include citations if appropriate, either from a website on marketing (or our text) and/or from the company’s website.

Discussion Response.

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– Look at three of my classmate’s posts. I need you to respond to each one separately. Don’t write about how good their posts or how bad. All you need to do is to choose one point of the post and explore it a little bit with one source support for each response. In attachment you will find all the classmates posts.

– APA Style.

– A note on Discussion Board etiquette – students are expected to respond to their classmates’ answers with substantial comments, demonstrating that they are actively engaged in the various threads that will emerge. In the form of ideas, it is appropriate to respectfully disagree with a classmate’s conclusions as long as you are willing to defend your own. It is also appropriate to propose a novel or controversial opinion, particularly if it prompts thoughtful discussion.

Managing Dynamic environment

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Paramount to the success of any organizational change is a leader’s ability to “know where the organization needs to go.” This is called the vision, and the ability to create the right vision can determine the success or failure of a change management strategy.

  • Think of an organization you are familiar with that is in need of change. If you were the change leader, what would be your vision statement for change?
  • Write your vision statement for the change you are striving for, detailing how you would improve upon that vision to ensure that it conforms to the principles and strengthen the value of the change vision.
  • Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with two scholarly peer-reviewed references in supporting your answer.

Required:

1- APA style.

2- 4-6 paragraphs

3- (2-3) references and don’t forget to reference inside the text.

Accounting Ratio Analysis

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Ratio analysis compares the line-item data in a firm’s financial statements, which will reveal many understandings regarding liquidity, profitability, operational efficiency, and solvency. Moreover, ratio analysis can be used to look at trends for one or more firms within the same industry or sector. Ratio analysis compares line-item data.

Respond to one or more of the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • List five major categories of ratios and explain how they could be used to help a firm. What are the most important liquidity ratios and why?
  • What are the main objectives of ratio analysis and why is this important to external users of the financial statements, such as investors?
  • What is the difference between the current ratio and working capital?
  • What are the main objectives of comparative analysis and why are they important to external users of the financial statements, such as investors?

Week 7 Communication theory, Crisis Communications, and Risk communications (Single Spaced)

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Read and watch the following very Carefully (to avoid revisions) and answer the following Discussion board questions

Reading Materials;

1- Robert C. Chandler (2008) White Paper Message Mapping: How to Communication During Six Stages of a Crisis. 3n Global (Attached).

2- Watch (What is message mapping in risk communications? Review this link of Vincent Covello – this is a technique that is helpful as you create your PSA. This is required. http://vimeo.com/20290221

3- Watch this video lecture from Peter Sandman, another risk communication expert in the field. http://vimeo.com/18611416

Assignment:

“The discussion board this week should reflect your observations and interpretations of the Covella and Sandman presentations. What were the key points you abstracted from these assignments?”


* APA Style

* Use Provided materials + reliable references and cite them properly.

* Single space 2 pages + a reference page

Four Questions Assessment Unis III

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QUESTION 1

  1. Compare and contrast Lewin’s change management model and Kotter’s eight-step change model. Which do you believe is more effective? Why?

    Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 2

  1. Discuss why those in the human resource development positions are in a prime position to facilitate the change process. How can they develop employee trust in the change process?

    Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 3

  1. Although change can be positive overall, it can also end poorly. How can the obstacles of change be overcome? Explain using detail and examples.

    Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

QUESTION 4

  1. Why is change so difficult to implement within an organization? What are the reasons people resist change, and what can an organization do to ensure change is well-received and permanent?

    Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

Week 1 Case study 1

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Each team will submit a written analysis of each of the cases. The written analysis should briefly present the facts of the case, identify the major issues and problems, generate and evaluate alternative solutions, recommend and justify a solution, and suggest an implementation strategy. More detail about the suggested case analysis process will be provided. The written analysis should be limited to 6 pages, supported by charts, diagrams, tables, etc. used within the text. All writing assignments should follow APA guidelines, including a title page and reference page (not included in page limits). Headings should be used to identify topics within your report and will assist the reader in flow of your main points and sub-topics. Credible sources should be leveraged to add credibility to your assessment of the case situation and your recommendations to improve the situation.

Questions about Virtual Team Successes and Stresses A Case Study

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Questions about Virtual Team Successes and Stresses

A Case Study****:

  • What did the team leader notice during the team meeting (calls) and what did she tried to do to enhance the situation?
  • What should Rebeca had to do for each virtual worker and why?
  • What were the special situations with the Korean and the Japanese workers?
  • What the virtual leaders and the virtual members need to exercise?
  • How can the virtual teams be as effective and productive as their traditional equivalents?

Guidelines for the project assignment:

  • Use font Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial. 1.5 or double line spacing with left Justify all paragraphs.the footer function to insert page number.
  • Ensure that you follow the APA style in your project.
  • Your project report length should be between 400 to 600 words.
  • Plagiarism is forbidden
  • Case study in attachments ****

Financial Analysis & Valuation

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As you go through the valuation of Whole Foods, here are questions to consider.

  1. What is going on at Whole Foods and how does that affect Karen Short?
  2. What is the case for buy? What assumptions are required to justify a higher valuation?
  3. What is the case for a sell recommendation? What is the narrative that results in a lower valuation?
  4. What are some best-practice principles for valuation?

This case is a valuation exercise for us. This case also brings up issues with forecasting and so we can discuss those as well.

When you are answering those questions, some calculations which may help you include

EBITDA Margin: EBITDA/Revenue for all of the firms. You may also wish to evaluate Enterprise value as a multiple of EBITDA. This will make it easy to see the different structures in high end/traditional grocer/supercenter stores.