Overview Activities in this course are designed to actively involve you in various project management scenarios and help you apply the concepts covered in the

9/11 Commission Executive Summary Overview:  After reviewing the readings and resources for the unit, you will critique decisions made prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and discuss the lessons learned.  Instructions:  In the Unit 7 readings and resources, review the Executive Summary of the 9/11 Commission Report:

Unit 7 DB It can be easy to let personal experience influence your professional decision-making process. Explain whether or not you believe it is appropriate to allow personal experience to outweigh professional experience when making a decision. Discuss how a mentor or role model has helped you develop your decision-making

Research Paper: National Response Structure Overview:  Write a paper detailing the structure and dynamics of a national response.  Instructions:  • Research and explain the structure and dynamics of a national response, to include local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal levels of government.  • Explain the significance of the National Response

DISCUSSION In Chapter 11 of your textbook, you read the top ten factors that can lead to the initiative decay and the eight sets of actions to ensure sustainable change. Discuss the validity of these threats and the efficacy of these actions for a company that is about to transform

1) Instructions DUE 2024/10/11 Assignment: Read the lessons for this week. Write a short paper discussing the different types of contingencies and contract planning. For this paper, you will need to find an article in the library that relates to this week's learning objective or topics discussed during the week

WEEK 5 TO DO DISCUSSION A systematic review of the research suggests that there are ten steps to successful change. Most organizations seem to ignore this evidence, and this may contribute to the reportedly high failure rate of major change initiatives.  Considering the checklists covered on p. 323-327 in Chapter 10:

Discussion Resistance can lead to issues such as implementation delays, increased employee stress, and even low productivity. On the other hand, pragmatic resistance to change can benefit organizations in several ways. One such way is that it helps prevent or reshape poorly designed change initiatives. Explain why this type of

The relationship between management theories and their practical application in organizational settings. You are expected to critically analyze the impact of theoretical concepts on real-world management practices.

                                         The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (2010) Overview:  You will research and choose a public safety crisis where a critical decision was made; one that had a significant impact on life,

Unit 6 DB: Unit 6 Scenario Decision  Remember that the Unit 6 scenario is just that, a scenario. We have tried to anticipate and create an experience that you can immerse in; however, similar to a real disaster, you cannot anticipate everything. Therefore, you need to adapt to the situation

 Journal: Creative Decision-Making You will discuss the importance of creativity in making decisions. In 1-2 paragraphs (3-5 sentences each paragraph), give an example of a creative decision that changed the outcome of an event for the better. You may use a personal experience or a historical event. In your opinion,

Unit 6 DB: Stakeholders & Interoperable Communications  Using the JPB Northern Railroad Train Derailment Scenario as a backdrop, identify at least two internal and/or external stakeholders for this incident and describe how interoperable communications technology can be leveraged to communicate or collaborate with them.

Discussion  Your textbook describes three different debates on the link between vision and organizational change. After reading these three debates (p. 195-200), explain whether you agree or disagree with the assertions authors have regarding vision and organizational change. To earn full credit, post an initial response of 500 words that

Visit the Nation’s Restaurant News website at www.nrn.comLinks to an external site.. Find a current article that is relevant to a restaurant concept of your choice.  Write an article analysis that includes the following: Provide an overview of an F and B trend or an issue you have identified. Describe the advantages

Read the Stroz Friedberg case and use two HBR Notes to analyze Stroz Friedberg’s central challenge(s) Write a three page (maximum), single-spaced executive brief summary paper. You may use unlimited supporting appendices.  Building a strong suggestion set through executive summary brief writing is key to consulting success.  Below are keys/prompts to help

For this assignment, address each issue below:  Differentiate between civil rights and civil liberties. Assess the challenges of balancing civil liberties and security. Analyze safeguards in place to protect civil rights and civil liberties. Critique the homeland security enterprise’s capability to meet emergent future challenges while balancing civil liberties.  Technical

Discussion With the disruptions in technology, business, and social platforms, organizations in most industries feel compelled to implement new initiatives. While these initiatives can help improve business processes or customer base, too much change can also create problems for many organizations leading to a dilution of effort and misallocation of

1) DEFM421(DUE SEP 28) Instructions Assignment: Research two articles in the library or on the web that pertains to the Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC). What are the issues or problems within the framework or process of operating the JTSCC? Give real world examples. This assignment should be four