MEMO: Successful Team Leadership Paper

Your manager tells you about a new department the company will be adding that is part of the company’s strategic plan to enter a particular market segment. Your manager would like you to manage one of the teams in this new department. Your manager has put together the team you will be managing. Your new team consists of the members of your current Learning Team.

To be successful in the new market segment, your team must efficiently accomplish the goals set by the company. Your manager, therefore, would like you to develop a leadership approach for each team member on your team based on the theories of leadership and each member’s individual personalities.

Write a memo to your manager of no more than 1,400 words in which you explain how you plan to successfully lead your team. Include the following:

1. Evaluate the individuals, including yourself, based on the personality assessment.

2. Evaluate the situation in terms of urgency, culture, and so forth.

3. Determine leadership approaches, based on individuals and the situation. Highlight the principles you have applied from various leadership theories

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DWI Case Study

DWI Case Study

George, Mark, and three other friends have planned to go out drinking for the evening at several nightclubs about 45 miles from Centervale. George has offered to drive the group in his Pontiac Bonneville. Although there are not enough seatbelts for everyone, the group piles into the vehicle and ventures out for a night of fun on the town. Several hours later, after visiting three bars, Mark drives the group to the next bar because George has had too much to drink. Unfortunately, Mark has also had too much to drink, which causes him to lose control and crash the vehicle.

When emergency services arrive on the scene, Mark is not seriously injured and is able to give details of what he believes happened to have caused the crash. George is seriously injured and is life-flighted to a trauma center along with another friend, one friend is deceased, but still seat belted in the car, and one friend who was thrown from the vehicle, sustained moderate injuries.

Highway Patrolman Green suspects’ alcohol might have played a role in the crash and asks Mark to perform a series of field sobriety tests. Mark fails the tests, and is arrested and charged with DWI. Mark awaits his Initial Appearance in court, while the Highway Patrol Reconstruction Team reconstructs the crash, calculates the approximate speed of the vehicle, and determines other pertinent facts.

The Highway Patrol Officers review the case with the District Attorney before Mark’s initial appearance. It is agreed that Mark can be charged with reckless driving, speeding, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter. Mark’s toxicology tests revealed a blood alcohol level of .21 and further evidence shows he was driving at 75 miles per hour at the time of the crash.

The Judge formally reads the charges, advises Mark of his rights, and appoints him an attorney during his initial court appearances. Mark posts bail while he awaits his arraignment. You are working with a Criminal Justice university course. The professor has asked you to create a case study on this case that will provide her students with a real world situation that demonstrates the basics of the class. Your case study must:

  1. Identify, define, examine, and discuss the crimes committed in the above scenario.
  2. Demonstrate your knowledge of the criminal justice process that occurred in this scenario. Evaluate the beginning and end of the involvement of the criminal justice system in this scenario. Research your state’s view on deaths related to DUI offenses and the potential that this crime could be classified as murder. Relate each involvement to the Court system or Criminal Justice System as a whole.
  3. Propose a possible “next step” for Mark and the case. Compare and contrast his possible options. What systems of the Criminal Justice System will be accessed with each option? Consider Mark’s rights as a defendant in this scenario from postarrest through awaiting trial.
  4. Examine the rights of the victims as they related to the criminal justice process.
  5. If these crimes were committed in a state that has a Grand Jury system, discuss where in the series of steps the Grand Jury would hear evidence in this case.

Submission Details:

  1. Save the final paper as M3_A2_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
  2. By Monday, October 20, 2014, submit your final paper to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

LASA 1 Grading Criteria and Rubric  

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points
Identifies and discusses each crime committed.
24
Demonstrates knowledge of court system and role in greater justice system.
44
Proposes next possible step for scenario.
40
Examines defendant’s rights in each step of the court process.
16
Examines victims’ rights in each step of the justice process.
16
Discusses steps for a Grand Jury to hear evidence.
16
Writing components.
44
Total:
200
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Mberiah – Western Civilization (wk 2)

Western Civilization – Discussion Forum – Mesopotamia, Egypt and Ancient Greece
 
Please choose one of the following questions to answer for the Forum Discussion this week in 250+ words.
After you post your own answer, you will need to respond to at least three of your fellow classmates’ initial posts, with 125+ words each. 
 
1. Consider the definition of civilization provided by our textbook. Which aspect do you consider the most important? Why? In your opinion, which of the ancient civilizations discussed in the Introduction and Chapter One was the “most civilized?” Why?  (Please remember that Mesopotamia was not a single civilization.  If you choose to discuss this region, you need to choose a specific society.)
 
2. A popular theme in writings from ancient Greece was punishment for hubris, or overbearing pride and excessive self-confidence. Choose one of the historical figures from this week’s textbook readings and explain how they qualify as hubristic.  Be sure to explain both their arrogance and how it caused their “downfall.”  Likewise, be sure that the person you address is historical and not literary/mythological.
 
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3.  What do you think was the single greatest accomplishment of Alexander and why?  Does he deserve the appellation of “Great?”  Why or why not?
 
 
Student Response #1: 
Question 2. A popular theme in writings from ancient Greece was punishment for hubris, or overbearing pride and excessive self-confidence. Chose on of the historical figures from this week’s readings and explain how they qualify as hubristic. Be sure to explain both they’re arrogance and how it caused their “downfall”.    
     Our text book defines hubris as the Greek term for violent arrogance (Hunt, G-4). I feel Alexander the Great was hubris and this led to his downfall. In his early career Alexander was described to show a reckless disregard for his own safety in battle. Some people may view this as noble or heroic, and it can be if done for the right reasons. I believe in Alexander’s case it was a result of exaggerated self-confidence. He believed he was the son of Zeus and wanted to be as famous as Achilles. In his minded Alexander thought he was as important as these mythological figures, and wanted to be referred to as a god. He was a great military leader conquering many areas but these accomplishments went to his head. He believed these conquests were superhuman and proved his god like powers. He was a proclaimed “king” of the lands he had invaded but did nothing to help the people, just collected tax. He was proud that he named the city of Alexandria after himself.
     While marching seventy days through monsoons to India his troops organized a mutiny against him. I think his overconfidence led to him pushing them to hard causing the mutiny. “He aimed to out do the hero’s of legend my marching to the end of the world” (Hunt, p119). This defeat led to him ruling in a harsher manner and eventually in my opinion his downfall. His narcissism continued to grow and he said he “wished to receive the honors due to a god” (Hunt, p119). Most of the Greek cities obeyed and sent him religious delegations. A Spartan was quoted as saying, “If Alexander wishes to be a god, then we’ll agree he’ll be called a god” (Hunt, p119). All of Alexander’s accomplishments went to his head and in his later days he had lost the respect of his people. His exaggerated self-worth was tolerated because of his conquests. His heavy drinking pair with illness eventually did him in. The belief that he was a god may have led to his excessive drinking and eventually his death.  I feel a lot of ancient leaders could be labeled as hubris. I wonder if this is the cause of its popularity in writings?
 
References
Hunt, Lynn, Thomas Martin, Barbara Rosenwein, Bonnie Smith. Making of the West, Volume I: To 1750, 4th Edition. Bedford/St. Martin’s, 01/2012. VitalBook file.
 
 
Student Response #2: 
Question 3:  Alexander, during his short lifespan, was able to accomplish many things which many would consider to be impossible. Although he was born into nobility, his life was not an easy one and it was filled with challenges both domestic and foreign. He became the king of Macedonia at the young age of 20 after the assassination of his father Phillip II and he had to immediately remove any opposition within Macedonia and quell rebellions in Greece. Afterwards Alexander decided to expand his territory by venturing to the east where he liberated Egypt, conquered the Persian Empire and parts of India as well.
 
The single greatest accomplishment of Alexander the Great was conquering the Persian Empire. During the entire campaign, Alexander was far from his own territory and reinforcements, in unknown enemy territory against a larger Persian army. Despite the odds being stacked against him, Alexander managed to emerge victorious in every battle and forced the Persian king Darius III to offer a peace treaty. Alexander refused the peace treaty, defeated Darius and his massive army, and conquered the Persian Empire.
 
I believe that Alexander is deserving of the title of “Great” not only because of his military achievements but also because of his unsullied record. He managed to conquer most of the known world without being defeated in battle a single time. Alexander would not be stopped until he reached India, became sick and died of malaria.
 
Alexander was an inspiring and courageous individual that managed to achieve the impossible and conquer most of the known world. His men loved him and they followed him to the farthest corner of the known world in Alexander’s quest to unite the world under his banner. Alexander’s “greatness” has motivated other historical figures in their quests for glory, such as Napoleon, and still inspires people today.
 
 
Student Response #3:
Question 1.  I chose to answer question one. The definition of civilization according to our text books is a way of life based in cities with dense populations organized as political states, large buildings constructed for communial activities, the production of food, diverse economies, a sense of local identity, and some knowledge of writing.
The aspect that i consider to be most important would be the production of food. I think thats the most important aspect because a community can come together and be able have some form of stability if the production of food is established. With the production of food, the economy can be established and a cilivlization can begin.
I beleive the Minoan civilization was the most civilized ancient civilization because they were a more humble civlilaztion, they had numerous ports that supported international trade, they also avoided war and had no single authorirty. The pretty much lived very peacefully, they also has a very extensive agricultural system which helped to increase the health and wealth of their communuity. To be its seems as if they were the most civlized and the most organized. I think they really had built their community on peacefully terms and managed to stay that way, they lived in humble housing with out having to be in large fortresses and built their economy from the ground up. Thier economy was also extremely organzied and put together, meaning they had things set up to where they could not onlu produece product but made a profit and made it a way of life in their civlization. Not only did they produce olive oils and olives and grapes among many other things, they found way to manufacture storage which gave jobs to craft workers. So in my opinion the Minoans had the most civilized civilization.
 
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LAW Paper Help needed

Review the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow, which highlights the debate.

 Write a five to eight (5-8) page paper in which you:

1.        Summarize the salient points of the Supreme Court case Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow.

 

Looking at the Supreme Court case of Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow  it brings up very interesting points

2.        Discuss the levels of the court through which the case evolved before it reached the Supreme Court. 

3.        Explain the decision of the Supreme Court in this case in brief.

4.        Explain the fundamental impact that the court decision in question has had on American society in general and on ethics in American society in particular. Provide a rationale for the response.

5.        Discuss whether you believe that the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance is a religious issue or a sign of respect for the United States.

6.        Discuss whether or not you think public schools should be allowed to recite the pledge. 

7.        Use at least three (3) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Examine the current ethical issues inherent throughout the criminal and civil justice systems.

·         Describe the dispensation of justice through the criminal and civil justice systems.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in the criminal court and the judicial process in America.

·         Write clearly and concisely about the American court system using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

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ASST

Question A (30 points) As you know, there are several ways to migrate from one system to another. First, describe each of the methods that can be used. Secondly, describe the advantages of each method. Next, describe the disadvantages to each method. Finally, identify and discuss the pros & cons of purchasing a commercial-off-the-shelf accounting system vs building one from scratch.

Question B (30 points) For each item, identify & describe at least three internal control procedures that would reduce the following risks in a manual system:

a. The purchasing department not being notified when goods need to be purchased.

b. Purchase orders being prepared based on unauthorized requisitions.

c. Payments may be made for items not received.

Question C (30 points) In order to understand an existing system, you must collect data about the system. There are several methods (at least three) that can be used to help you to collect data about the system so that you will have an understanding of it. Identify & describe each collection method and identify at least three strengths / weaknesses for each method.

Question D (30 points) We know how information technology can greatly enhance the processing of transactions and distribution of output from an AIS. For the Revenue & Expenditure cycles, identify at least three specific ways (tools) that information technology can be used to improve each of these processes. Next, you will need to identify & describe three internal control methods that is needed for each item

Question E (20 points) You have been hired by SEC to present information on the effectiveness of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002). Using what we learned about usefulness of information, identify and describe SOX , using the characteristics of useful information. Be sure that you provide a definite of each of the characteristics of ‘useful information’ when presenting your information.

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Human Resource Development, Case Study Analysis

The task – Case Analysis

Drawing from theories and models that inform adult and organisational learning, analyse the case below and make recommendations for action.

 

You may identify a number of issues or concerns in the case.  In framing your response to the case it is recommended that you concentrate your efforts on the most critical.  It is important that you explicitly establish a link between the critical issue and the relevant literature.

 

Academic references:  You will need to demonstrate that you have a good understanding of the relevant academic literature.  While an exact number of academic literature cannot be given, it is expected that you will use between five and eight academic references. 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment criteria and their indicative weighting are:

  • Analysis of the case – identify critical aspects of the case (6)
  • Critical review of appropriate HRD models, concepts or theories (12)
  • Evaluation and recommendations (14)
  • Clarity of writing (6)
  • Appropriate acknowledgement of sources (4)
  • Overall coherency and quality (8)

 

Words: 2,500

 

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Assignment 1: Client Letter

Assignment 1: Client Letter

 

Due Week 2 and worth 150 points

 

Imagine that you are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a new client who needs an opinion on the most advantageous capital structure of a new corporation. Your client formed the corporation in question to provide technology to the medical profession to facilitate compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your client is very excited because of the ability to secure several significant contracts with sufficient capital.

 

Use the Internet and Strayer databases to research the advantages and disadvantages of debt for capital formation versus equity for capital formation of a corporation. Prepare a formal letter to the client using the six (6) step tax research process in Chapter 1 and demonstrated in Appendix A of your textbook as a guide.

 

Write a one to two (1-2) page letter in which you:

 

  1. Compare the tax advantages of debt versus equity capital formation of the corporation for the client.
  2. Recommend to the client whether he / she should use debt or equity for capital formation of the new corporation, based on your research. Provide a rationale for the response.
  3. Use the six (6) step tax research process, located in Chapter 1 and demonstrated in Appendix A of the textbook, to record your research for communications to the client.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

 

  • Analyze tax issues regarding corporate formations, capital structures, income tax, non-liquidating distributions, or other corporate levies.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational tax research and planning.
  • Write clearly and concisely about organizational tax research and planning using proper writing mechanics.
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Assignment 1: Discussion—The Traveling Salesman Problem

 

Some problems in mathematics can be stated very simply but may involve complex solutions. One of the most famous of these is the Traveling Salesman Problem or, as it is known to mathematicians, the TSP.

 

The TSP is the problem of deciding the most efficient route to take between multiple cities to save time and money. This problem occupies the minds of managers from shipping companies to postal services to airlines. The routes you choose affect both your income and your expenses. Therefore, the TSP is an extremely important problem in the modern world. If you haven’t already done so, please read the section of your textbook which provides a detailed overview of the TSP and the numerous methods used to find solutions.

 

Now, put yourself in the role of a business manager that must make deliveries to five different cities in five different states. You may pick the five cities that you would like to use in this scenario. Prepare a multiple paragraph response of between 200-300 words addressing the following:

 

  • State the problem you are solving making sure to mention the five delivery destinations.
  • Clearly demonstrate each step you followed to reach the most efficient route between these five cities.
  • Consider all of the expenses that may be incurred while making these deliveries and how choosing an efficient route helps to curtail these costs.

 

Respond to at least two posts contributed by your peers and comment on the problem they demonstrated and the steps they employed to reach a solution. What would you have done the same or different? Do you agree with the solution? Can you suggest a different approach to solving the same problem?

By Saturday, March 8, 2014, deliver your assignment to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, March 12, 2014, review and comment on your peers’

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Need this done asap must be correct if not i will dispute so please if you really know your stuff then i will be okay with you doing it

Credit card debt is a reality for many in today’s world. Suppose that you had a $5,270.00 balance on a credit card with an annual percentage rate (APR) of 15.53 percent. Consider the following questions and prepare a report based upon your conclusions.  This report must be submitted as a Word document and attachment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox. Consider the following questions and prepare a report based upon your conclusions.  Your report should be created as a Word document, but you are encouraged to create graphs and charts (which can be made in Excel and copied to the Word document) to illustrate your points. Remember: make sure you explain what the charts and/or graphs mean; do not assume the reader understands what they mean.

  1. Most credit cards require that you pay a minimum monthly payment of two percent of the balance. Based upon a balance of $5,270.00, what would be the minimum monthly payment (assuming no other fees are being applied)?
  2. Considering the minimum payment you just calculated, determine the amount of interest and the amount that was applied to reduce the principal. Hint: You’ll need to find the total interest for the year first.
  3. Consider one of your credit cards. What is the balance? How is the minimum monthly payment determined? What would be the minimum payment? How much of the minimum payment goes towards interest? How much of the minimum payment goes towards the principal? If you do not want to share an actual balance or do not have a credit card, calculate these amounts using an imaginary credit card balance.
  4. Now, examine the terms of one of your credit cards or other revolving debt. Are there other charges that the credit card company is applying to your account? Are you receiving a special rate for a limited time? Does your card charge an annual service charge or an inactivity fee?
  5. Examine a credit card bill (or other revolving debt) and see how long it will take to pay off your debt if you paid only the minimum payments (you can also use an online calculator like the one at http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/managing-debt/minimum-payment-calculator.aspx). What steps could you take to pay off this credit card (or debt) sooner? Determine the percentage of the principal that you need to pay down in order to pay off the credit card in the time frame of your choosing.
  6. Many Americans find themselves amassing large amounts of credit card (or other revolving) debt at an early age. What advice concerning the use of credit cards and the fees they charge would you provide to a young adult planning on getting a credit card?

By Wednesday, March 19, 2014, complete the assigned exercises.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Assignment Components
Calculations—Student correctly computes the minimum monthly payment for the scenario. Student correctly computes the amount of interest and principal being paid down with minimum payments based upon the scenario.
48
Analysis—Student effectively analyzes the terms, conditions, and charges for a credit card or another form of consumer debt. Student outlines a thoughtful and detailed plan to pay down a credit card or another form of consumer debt based upon a specific time frame.
48
Implications—Student provides insightful commentary regarding handling and/or avoiding the pitfalls of credit card debt or another form of consumer debt.
48
Writing Components
Organization—Introduction,Thesis,Transitions,Conclusion
12
Usage and Mechanics—Grammar, Spelling, Sentence structure
24
APA Elements—Attribution, Paraphrasing, Quotations
16
Style—Audience, Word Choice
4
Total:
200
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Human Resources Assignments (2 Seperate)

Assignment 2

 

Assignment 2 asks you to create your own fantasy company. You decide what product is to be produced (it may be information, services, or a tangible product), but your company must have at least 15 regular employees.

See attachment below for more details on Assignment 2.

 

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HR Application 1: “Selling It”

Imagine that you are the compensation specialist for a large manufacturing organization in the U.S. Your organization makes and sells a product (YOU get to choose what the product is) in the global marketplace. Develop a compensation package for the position of “Salesperson” in your organization.

 

Expect to take approximately 2-3 pages written in APA format (double-spaced, 12 point font) to complete this assignment.  Your work will be graded on completeness, clarity, originality, interest, APA formatting, grammar, spelling and punctuation. (see HRA written assignment grading rubric for more information).

 

Be sure to address the following:

  • What is the product that your organization makes and sells?  Be specific.
  • What are the major issues that should be considered as part of your organization’s compensation strategy?  For example, how will your product, the nature of sales jobs, and global competition affect your decisions?
  • What dimensions and elements of compensation will be most important to this job in your organization?  Why?
  • Construct a short email that you could send to a newly-hired employee providing a brief overview of initial compensation and benefits.  For example, would a “Salesperson” at your organization be paid salary only, salary plus commission incentives, hourly only?  What kinds of pay differentials could they expect for shift work?  Will any or all employees receive benefits?  Do your best to be realistic in what you would expect to offer and explain the decisions you made. 

 

Assuming your answer is correct, this is how you will be graded. You will receive 0pts for an incorrect answer.

 

CATEGORY

25%

20%

15%

10%

Product of organization

 

___/25% of total grade

Clearly identifies the product that your organization makes and sells. Is specific, contains a product description

 

Clearly identifies the major issues that should be considered as part of the organization’s compensation strategy. Provides examples on how will the product, the nature of sales jobs, and global competition affect decisions made.

 

Clearly identifies the product that your organization makes and sells. Is specific.

 

Clearly identifies the major issues that should be considered as part of the organization’s compensation strategy.  Provides an example on how will the product, the nature of sales jobs, and global competition affect decisions made.

Identifies the product that your organization makes and sells. Is not specific.

 

Identifies the major issues that should be considered as part of the organization’s compensation strategy. 

Identifies the product that your organization makes and sells.

 

Identifies some issues that should be considered as part of the organization’s compensation strategy. 

Dimensions and Elements

 

___/25% of total grade

Clearly identifies dimensions and elements of compensation that will be most important to this job in your organization. Provides multiple examples demonstrating why.

 

Provides a compensation statement that you can provide to new employees explaining their initial compensation and benefits.

Clearly identifies dimensions and elements of compensation that will be most important to this job in your organization. Provides an example demonstrating why.

 

Provides a compensation statement that you can provide to new employees listing their initial compensation and benefits.

Identifies dimensions and elements of compensation that will be most important to this job in your organization.

 

Provides a compensation statement that you can provide to new employees

Identifies some dimensions and elements of compensation that will be most important to this job in your organization.

 

Does not provide a compensation statement that you can provide to new employees explaining their initial compensation and benefits.

Organization

 

___/25% of total grade

Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs

Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.

Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.

The information appears to be disorganized.

Mechanics

 

___/25% of total grade

No APA formatting, grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

 

Almost no APA formatting, grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors

 

A few APA formatting, grammatical spelling or punctuation errors.

 

Many APA formatting, grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

 

Total

___/100%

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