Business
Business model
Please read the case and answer the following questions.
How strong does the resistance to the new business model at Destination appear to be?
What advice can you offer Doreen for overcoming the resistance to change?
What is your opinion of the potential effectiveness of “The no-hassle Destination”
Consumer Reporter
Tittle: Consumer Reporter
Imagine that you are the consumer reporter for your local newspaper. Select a product that many students are interested in buying, such as an mp3 player or sneakers. Write an article
Information Failures and Organizational Disasters
Assignment: Case Analysis: The Decision Making Process
You are to write a minimum, 2 page essay, on subject matter per below.
Also, please cite at least two (2) outside sources. APA format to include separate title and reference pages. Times New Roman 12 pt font and double spacing required. You will also find a guide for your case study below. Select a case of organizational decision making from the list of references attached, OR select a case from your own experience or reading.
Your case analysis should cover the following:
1. The context of the decision making processes, including for example: the goals, activities, history or culture of the organization; the complexity and special features of the task or problem; the major stakeholders of the decisions.
2. The main phases or activities of the decision making process, including for example: the background leading up to the problem situation; problem recognition; development and evaluation of alternatives; selection of alternative; and outcome of the decision. Where possible, analyze the information seeking and information use behaviors in the decision making process.
3. Analyze your case using one or more of the models introduced this week. You may also introduce other theoretical perspectives/cases to enrich your analysis. Show how these models/perspectives provide insight into your case.
Safety Measurement System
1. Explain how reactive strategies can negatively impact safety measures and training within an organization that controls fleet operations. How can proactive determinations help mitigate future on-the-job accidents and reduce the overall impact of the cost to the company from safety issues?
2. There are multiple direct and indirect costs to employers who manage fleets when on-the-job accidents happen with employees. Calculate the total cost to an employer whose driver was involved in an accident with $8,459 of direct costs. Provide examples of indirect costs used in your calculation. Show your calculations.
3. Describe how the Safety Measurement System (SMS) assists companies with identifying the seven most important safety issues that drivers face and determining which solutions are applicable to improve driver performance.
Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected
Due Week 2 and worth 100 points
Refer to the Scenario for Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper, titled Rationale and Analysis for Agency Selected, Part 1
Provide background information about the agency’s key historical events, mission, and goals / objectives. (Title this section Introduction)
Describe at least three (3) functions of this agency, highlighting the public it serves. (Title this section Agency Functions)
Analyze at least two (2) current events involving the agency that might have implications to personnel management. (Use the e-Activities from Week 1 and Week 2.) (Title this section Agency News)
Explain the rationale for selecting this agency with at least two (2) justifiable reasons. (Title this section Rationale for Selecting Agency)
Include at least four (4) peer-reviewed references (no more than five [5] years old) from material outside the textbook. Note: Appropriate peer-reviewed references include scholarly articles and governmental Websites. (Include no more than one non-government Website)