What impact do benefit offerings have on marketplace competitiveness and the ability to attract and keep quality employees? Do you think pay is the primary motivating factor for most job applicants and existing employees?

Question 1.   Performance management is an important HRM function as it is the processes and actions taken to align employee performance with organizational objectives. Read the article and in words evaluate whether your company’s formal performance evaluation process is effective. What steps could be taken to make it more effective? What is the role of HR in performance evaluation? Who is responsible for it?
 
Question 2.   What impact do benefit offerings have on marketplace competitiveness and the ability to attract and keep quality employees? Do you think pay is the primary motivating factor for most job applicants and existing employees?

Deliberate and Emergent Strategies : What is the difference between deliberate strategies and emergent strategies? How might emergent help with a future strategic planning process? In your opinion, what are the potential consequences of ignoring emergent strategies?

MGT 450 (Strategic Planning for Organizations)
 
Week 1
 
Week 1 DQ 1
 
Strategic Planning Process: In your own words, define strategic planning and explain why it is crucial to an organization’s survival. In your response, include a description of how strategic planning differs from strategic management. Lastly, explain how your current or previous organization’s strategy might influence its business model. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 1 DQ 2
 
Mission Statement: Why are vision and mission statements important to strategic development? How might leaders and managers view and use vision and mission statements differently? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion
 
Week 1 Assignments:
 
MGT 450 Week 1 Developing a Mission Statement. (450+ Words)
 
MGT 450 Week 1 Quiz (10 MCQ’s)
 
Week 2
 
Week 2 DQ 1
 
Porter’s Five Forces: The internet significantly influenced business and strategic planning. In your opinion, according to Porter’s Five Forces Model, has competition increased or decreased overall as a result of the Internet and e-commerce? Justify and support your response with two examples from your text or external resources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion
 
Week 2 DQ 2
 
Industry Analysis: Describe an industry analysis and its purpose. Give two examples of the types of questions an industry analysis might answer. In your discussion also include an analysis of the chosen two areas and how they affect the strategic planning process. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 2 Assignments:
 
MGT 450 Week 2 Develop a Vision Statement. (400+ Words)
 
MGT 450 Week 2 Quiz (10 MCQ’s)
 
 
Week 3
 
Week 3 DQ 1
SWOT Analysis and Strategic Planning: Identify and describe the areas of a SWOT analysis and discuss why it is important to consider these areas when developing a strategic plan. Why is it often difficult to develop a realistic analysis? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion
Week 3 DQ 2
Strategic Alternatives: Imagine a nonprofit organization trying to raise funds for cancer research. What types of strategic alternatives might such an organization develop? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 3 Assignments:
 
MGT 450 Week 3 Conducting a SWOT Analysis= Fast Food Chain (300+ Words)
 
MGT 450 Week 3 Quiz (10 MCQ’s)
 
Week 4
 
Week 4 DQ 1
 
Establishing Metrics: Your text explains why it is important to select the appropriate criteria for strategic planning. Part of this process is establishing metrics to measure the progressive success of the strategic plan. Choose and discuss two metrics that an organization might consider when developing a strategic plan? What are some considerations or criteria that leaders utilize when developing a strategic plan? How might this process work in your current organization or a previous organization? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 3. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 4 DQ 2
 
Mission and Vision Statements:In Weeks Two and Three we examined mission and vision statements. Conduct an internet search to find an organization that lists its mission and vision statement on its website. What do the mission and vision statements communicate? How might the organization use mission and vision statements when establishing goals for the organization? How might this process impact operational planning and the establishment of metrics? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 3. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 4 Assignments:
 
MGT 450 Week 4 Quiz (10 MCQ’s)
 
Week 5
 
Week 5 DQ 1
Deliberate and Emergent Strategies : What is the difference between deliberate strategies and emergent strategies? How might emergent help with a future strategic planning process? In your opinion, what are the potential consequences of ignoring emergent strategies? Support your answers with resources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 5 DQ 2
Globalization and International Markets: Choose two international strategies, compare and contrast them, and discuss why organizations may choose one strategy over another when expanding into the international market. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.
 
Week 5 Assignment:
 
MGT 450 Week 5 Final Project (DELL). (3250+ Words)

Explain generics in C#. What are reasons for using generics? How do generics apply to collections? Write the code for a small example using C# code.

 (a)   Explain generics in C#. What are reasons for using generics? How do generics apply to collections? Write the code for a small example using C# code.
  Ref: Chapter 7, Starting Out with Visual C#, pages 444 to 455.
     (b) Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response to the following:
 Provide an example in which polymorphism would be useful. Write the code for the example. Explain its use of polymorphism using C# code.
Ref: Chapter 10, Starting Out with Visual C#, page 599.
Week 4 DQ 2:
DQ 2  :
(a)   What Event is raised when the class implements the INotifyPropertyChanged interface?
(b)   How does the IDataErrorInfo interface triggers the display of the error message from a bound textbox ?
Provide the XAML code needed for a textbox bound to the Classification property of the Fireman class shown in this Lecture’s code example.
 Ref: ValidationwithWPF project posted under Course Materials
       How to use IDataErrorInfo

WPF Tutorial – How to use IDataErrorInfo in WPF

Week 4 DQ Assignments:
Kudler Fine Foods Inventory Management Systems (VB vs C# Pro’s & Con’s)
POS 409 Week 4 Individual Inheritance.

Reflect back on your completion of the assignment for Week One. Based on what you have learned in the first two weeks of the course, do you feel that you could improve your argument? Imagine that someone who disagrees with the conclusion of your argument were to read your assignment. Would he or she feel convinced by your argument? Would he or she feel you had been fair in your presentation of the argument? What do your responses to these questions suggest about how you might make your argument more effective?

In the “Tragedy” discussion this week, you explored the function of conflict in a tragedy and how the conflict is enhanced by certain literary elements and techniques. In this discussion activity, you will focus on comedy. Sharon E. Cooper’s Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play is a modern comedy that centers on the quest for love and understanding. The function of the conflict in this play and the way the literary elements and techniques enhance the conflict is different from what we studied in Macbeth. In your initial post State a conflict that you see present in Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play (please refer to the Types of Conflicts Found in Literature.) Respond to one of the following, providing specific textual references to illustrate your ideas: Describe a key conflict in the play and how it corresponds to a character’s development. Describe two key literary techniques and elements and techniques of drama that aid in developing the conflict.

In the “Tragedy” discussion this week, you explored the function of conflict in a tragedy and how the conflict is enhanced by certain literary elements and techniques. In this discussion activity, you will focus on comedy.
Sharon E. Cooper’s Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play is a modern comedy that centers on the quest for love and understanding. The function of the conflict in this play and the way the literary elements and techniques enhance the conflict is different from what we studied in Macbeth.
In your initial post

State a conflict that you see present in Mistaken Identity: A Ten Minute Play (please refer to the Types of Conflicts Found in Literature.)
Respond to one of the following, providing specific textual references to illustrate your ideas:

Describe a key conflict in the play and how it corresponds to a character’s development.
Describe two key literary techniques and elements and techniques of drama that aid in developing the conflict.
Explain how and why the conflict in this comedy is different from and/or similar to the conflict explored in tragedy.

Initial post must be 200 to 300 words in length

Kant sees reason as the only basis for any universal ethics. This gives little room for human emotions such as sympathy, empathy, happiness, etc. It also means that Kant does not count results or consequences as being ethically relevant. Please address the following: What are the strengths of basing an ethic entirely on human reason? What are the flaws of such an ethic?

Kant sees reason as the only basis for any universal ethics. This gives little room for human emotions such as sympathy, empathy, happiness, etc. It also means that Kant does not count results or consequences as being ethically relevant. Please address the following:

What are the strengths of basing an ethic entirely on human reason?
What are the flaws of such an ethic?
Develop an example of a universal maxim that we as citizens in a democratic republic ought to see realized in our own country. Choose something that is not already established in the Constitution such as free speech, freedom to worship, or freedom from unwarranted search and seizure.
What role does human reason play in the development and maintenance of this maxim?

Post an original response

Explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan, considering stakeholder needs.  Explain how your ethical perspective has evolved throughout the program.

Take the Ethics Awareness Inventory and Ethical Choices in the Workplace assessments to assess your values.
 

Explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan, considering stakeholder needs. 

Explain how your ethical perspective has evolved throughout the program.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
 
HAS TO BE 0% PLAGARISM (ORIGINAL)
 
I can do the assignment, but i am just too tired/busy to do it
 
Attach is the rubric and my scores for the assessment/evaluation

Evaluate the impact the Sociological theories, Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism has by choosing one of the social institution selected from the list below:       Social Institutions : HEALTHCARE           In your paper address the following elements:           How does each theory apply to the selected sociological institution? What are the similarities? What are the differences?         How does each theory affect the views of the individual who is part of the institution?         How does each theory affect the approach to social change within the selected institution?

Evaluate the impact the Sociological theories, Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism has by choosing one of the social institution selected from the list below:
 
    Social Institutions : HEALTHCARE
        
 In your paper address the following elements:
 
        How does each theory apply to the selected sociological institution? What are the similarities? What are the differences?
        How does each theory affect the views of the individual who is part of the institution?
        How does each theory affect the approach to social change within the selected institution?
        Within the Sociological institution selected, how does each theory affect the views of society?
 
 
    Writing the Research Paper
    The Research Paper:
 
        Must be eight double-spaced pages in length, (excluding the cover and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
        Must include a title page with the following:
            Title of paper
            Student’s name
            Course name and number
            Instructor’s name
            Date submitted
        Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
        Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
        Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
        Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
        Must document all sources in APA style
        Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined
 
 

Facebook, email, electronic commerce, and collaborative sites for both work and leisure are a normal part of our everyday computing activities. Personal information entered on these websites become partially owned by the sites themselves.  Deleting items never really gets rid of them. After reading this week’s course materials, describe what Internet users should know about one of the following topics: What should you know about website privacy? How do you know when an online transaction is secure? Why is Anti-spyware software important to my online security?  

 
Facebook, email, electronic commerce, and collaborative sites for both work and leisure are a normal part of our everyday computing activities. Personal information entered on these websites become partially owned by the sites themselves.  Deleting items never really gets rid of them.
After reading this week’s course materials, describe what Internet users should know about one of the following topics:

What should you know about website privacy?
How do you know when an online transaction is secure?
Why is Anti-spyware software important to my online security?

 Identify an investment decision that you or someone else has made. (This should be for goods or services for which one or more payments were made in order to receive increased benefits from those goods or services at a later time.) How do you think the concept of supply and demand impacted the investment decision?  Now that you understand the time value of money, how would you use your problem solving skill (especially critical thinking strategies) to rethink the decision in the future?

 Identify an investment decision that you or someone else has made. (This should be for goods or services for which one or more payments were made in order to receive increased benefits from those goods or services at a later time.)

How do you think the concept of supply and demand impacted the investment decision? 
Now that you understand the time value of money, how would you use your problem solving skill (especially critical thinking strategies) to rethink the decision in the future?