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  • Project Management Plan

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    Complete the Project Management Plan template, including the Executive Summary, Risk MThis
    portfolio work project includes the submission of the Project Schedule and the completion of the
    Project Management Plan template for the following components:
    • Executive Summary.
    o This is a brief description of the project’s purpose, main points, and
    deliverables for upper management to understand how the project supports the
    organization’s mission and goals.
    • Risk Management Plan.
    o This explains the intent of the risk management plan as it pertains to your
    selected project.
    • Project Quality Plan.
    o This is the process and activities used in managing a project to ensure the
    product, services, and results meet or exceed quality standards. This area includes
    activities to review project requirements.
    • Project Close and Lessons Learned.
    o This provides an area to reflect on project standards and best practices. What are
    the top three lessons you’ve learned to apply to your work?
    • For this assessment, choose either Option A or Option B. You do not need to do
    both.
    • Option A: Use Cosmo, Inc. to complete the final four sections of your project
    management plan and project schedule. Refer to the Cosmo, Inc. Business
    Case Download Cosmo, Inc. Business Case document for more information.
    • Option B: Use a project from your own organization to complete the final four
    sections of your project management plan and project schedule.
    Cosmo, Inc.
    Cosmo, Inc. is a leader in the development and distribution of wearable technology,
    including
    fitness coaching, nutritional coaching, and lifestyle advising products. The company
    holds a 33-
    percent market share in the wearable technology category. After doing marketing
    analysis,
    senior leadership realizes the onset of competition could negatively impact future
    earnings.
    CEO and President Harold Living tells his leadership Cosmo, Inc. needs a new
    marketing
    strategy to not only increase market share but to maintain current levels. Based on
    data
    analytics, Cosmo decides to incorporate technology trends into the company’s
    strategic
    marketing, including:
    • Internet of Things (IoT).
    • Digital services.
    • Data analytics.
    • The mobile technology movement.
    Living selects a task force to review Cosmo, Inc. and their competitors’ data analytic
    reports to
    recommend a new strategy.
    Customer Demographics
    Demographics include but are not limited to:
    • Ages 25–50.
    • College educated.
    • Annual income greater than $75,000.
    • Residents in cities with population greater than 500,000.
    • Technology savvy.
    • Utilize mobile technology at work and home.
    • Utilize Cloud technology at work and home.
    Marketing Campaign Strategy Objectives
    The campaign’s goals are as follows:
    • Develop a marketing campaign strategy to increase production of wearable
    technology
    by 25 percent.
    • Increase customer base by 20 percent by identifying unknown customer
    segmentations
    based on age, demographics, income, education, and technology.
    • Utilize current technologies, including social media and data analytics, for
    predictive
    analytics to identify known and unknown customer segments.
    • Become a leading competitor in wearable technologies.
    • Become a leading competitor using trending technologies, including IoT, mobile
    technology, and artificial intelligence applications.
    Integrate technology into current ERP and Marketing systems to create an
    improved
    digital business of the future and to deliver and support products to improve the
    customer experience and “mesh” embedded services of people, devices, and
    content.
    • Develop and implement a new process within the Customer Service department to
    establish new-product support services.
    • Meet current and future neutrality regulations.
    Project Specifics
    Details about the project include but are not limited to:
    • Timeframe: 10 weeks.
    • Budget: $150,000.
    • Campaign length: 6 months.
    • Measurement: Performance reports to be developed in order to monitor the
    increase in
    customers and customer satisfaction rates.
    • Departments involved:
    o Marketing.
    o Finance.
    o Information Technology.
    o Customer Service.
    As the project manager, you are responsible for creating a comprehensive Project Management
    Plan and Project Schedule to guide your business stakeholders in their decision making and to
    support a successful project implementation.
    For Options A or B, use the Project Plan Template Download Project Plan Template to
    develop the final sections indicated in the assessment Introduction for your
    Project Management Plan. Include the following:
    • Develop a comprehensive Executive Summary section including high-level
    information including problem(s), solution(s), timeframe, budget, risks, et cetera.
    • Develop a comprehensive Risk Management plan section that includes
    introduction, risk legend, and risk matrix.
    • Develop a comprehensive Quality Management plan section including information
    on the tools and techniques for each process group.
    • Describe the project’s success factors and lessons learned. In the Project Close and
    Lessons Learned section, include a few postmortem best practices and the top
    three lessons learned.
    • Risk Management Plan (Assessment 4)
    • Introduction:
    •
    • Risk Matrix
    • Introduction and Legend (Intent):
    •
    •
    •
    •
    Risk Description Probability
    (L, M, H)
    Impact
    (L, M, H)
    Risk Owner Risk Response
    (Mitigation)
    •
    • Project Quality Plan (Assessment 4)
    Introduction (Intent):
    Plan Quality Management Processes:
    • Inputs:
    • Tools and Techniques:
    • Outputs:
    Manage Quality Assurance:
    • Inputs:
    • Tools and Techniques:
    • Outputs:
    Control Quality:
    • Inputs:
    • Tools and Techniques:
    • Outputs:
    Project Close and Lessons Learned (Assessment 4)
    • Utilize the Project Management Plan Template.
    • References: There is no set number of references required for this assessment.
    Use scholarly or academic sources where applicable.
    • Format:
    o The Project Management Plan is a professional document and should
    therefore follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional
    Document Guidelines, including single-spaced paragraphs. Be sure to include
    the link into the project schedule section of the plan’s template.
    o Use APA style and format for references and in-text citations.
    • Length: Utilize the template, including the title page and reference page.
    The following resources support the Risk Management and Project Quality sections of
    the Project Management Plan:
    • Heagney, J. (2016). Fundamentals of project management (5th ed.). AMACOM.
    o Chapter 6, “Creating the Project Risk and Communication Plans.”
    • Lalonde, C., & Boiral, O. (2012). Managing risks through ISO 31000: A critical
    analysis. Risk Management, 14(4), 272–300.
    • Mazza, T., Azzali, S, & Fornaciari, L. (2014). Audit quality of outsourced information
    technology controls. Managerial Auditing Journal, 29(9), 837–862.
    • PMBOK® Guide.
    o Part 1: Section 11, “Project Risk Management,” pages 395–458.
    The following readings provide insight into this discussion on project management
    certifications and training:
    • Remer, D. S., & Ross, E. M. (2014). Review of project and engineering management
    certifications offered by professional organizations. Engineering Management
    Journal, 26(4), 3–12.
    • The Project Management Institute. (n.d.). https://www.pmi.org/
    • The Project Management Institute. (n.d.). Certified Associate in Project
    Management (CAPM). https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/certified-
    associate-capm
    • The Project Management Institute. (n.d.). PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-
    ACP). https://www.pmi.org/certifications/types/agile-acp
    • CompTIA. (n.d.). CompTIA Project+.
    https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/project

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  • Examine “Horrible Bosses” and the Negative Side of Leadership

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    Week 4 – Assignment 1: Examine “Horrible Bosses” and the Negative Side of Leadership

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    In every organization, whether large or small, you can always find a group of employees who will readily admit to having a horrible boss within their work environment. The phenomenon of a horrible manager is not new, and of course, the concept of a “horrible boss” is not a valid scientific term; however, it does align with the profile of a manager or supervisor that has a negative personality or characteristics, such Machiavellian or narcissistic.

    For this task, you will examine the negative side of leadership. Imagine that you have been asked to deliver a lecture for senior college students majoring in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Prepare your lecture as a PowerPoint presentation with audio, voice-over. Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following topics:

    • Define the differences between a leader and a manager.
    • Describe what is meant by the negative side of leadership, destructive leadership, and abusive supervision.
    • Determine how and why “horrible bosses” are successful.
    • Delineate the characteristics (e.g., personality, behavioral) of “horrible bosses.”
    • Detail situational factors leading to the rise of “horrible bosses.”
    • Recommend solutions for enhancing the leadership skills of “horrible bosses.”

    Incorporate appropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as speaker notes for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of brief paragraphs or bulleted lists.

    References: Support your presentation with at least three scholarly resources for each of the bullet points listed above. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.

    Length: 12-15 slides, not including title and reference slides

    Notes Length: 200-350 words for each slide

    Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style where appropriate. Save the file as PPT with the correct course code information.

    Your presentation should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

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  • Plan Studies with Specific Statistical Techniques

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    Propose five hypothetical research studies for each of the following statistical analyses:

    • Independent samples t-test
    • Paired samples t-test
    • Correlation
    • Regression
    • Chi-square

    For each study, state:

    • The hypothetical study
    • The main variables in the study
    • The nature of the data that will be collected (e.g., number of days sick, mean ratings from a questionnaire that measures self-esteem)
    • The research question you would be testing
    • The test you would be using

    For example, use an example of a statistical test that you will not examine this week to develop the following:

    • This hypothetical study will aim to determine if a coin you are flipping is biased in some way. If the coin is fair, you would expect that when you flip it ten times, there should be no significant difference in the number of heads that appear relative to the number of tails.
    • The independent variable in this study is the flipping of the coin, and the dependent variable is the number of times a head or a tail appears.
    • The data will be frequency counts, which are continuous data.
    • The research question would be: Is there a significant difference in the number of heads and tails that occur when a coin is flipped ten times?
    • The test you would use would be a sign test. A sign test is a nonparametric test for very small samples of data.

    Support your assignment with references as needed. You may reference the assigned readings or any other resources you examined.

    Length: 5-10 pages (1-2 pages per proposal), not including title and reference pages

    Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
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  • Examine Specific Case Studies

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    Week 2 – Assignment: Examine Specific Case Studies

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    Review the library’s help with searching, and then locate five published articles that have used case studies as the research method in one or more areas you are interested in researching. All five examples can be from the same area of interest (e.g., bullying in classrooms), or from five different areas you are considering for further research.

    After locating your articles, report on each study as noted below:

    • Report the full reference in APA style
    • Interpret the aim of each study.
    • Explain the focus of the case in each case study.
    • Explain the method of collecting data (e.g., face-to-face interview, focus group).
    • Report the sample size.
    • Explain why the authors chose to use the case study approach. If the authors did not justify their use of the case study approach, offer your reasons for the authors’ selected method.
    • Conclude with any new or unexpected findings from each study. If the authors did not report this directly, what do you think the new or unexpected information was? It is acceptable to indicate that you did not believe a study added anything new but  but be sure to justify your arguments.

    Support your assignment with your five selected resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including seminal articles, may be included.

    Length: 5-7 pages, not including title and reference pages

    Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

     

     

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  • Create a Roadmap

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    Week 3 Assignment: Create a Roadmap

    Instructions
    After completing the required readings for this week, you will produce your own roadmap post that will guide your adoption and implement evidence-based practices. Your map should include information you deem important to consider as an administrator when identifying and selecting evidence-based practices for your agency/organization. You should also consider specific multicultural considerations to ensure you select evidence-based practices that are inclusive. The assigned reading for this assignment, “Selecting Evidence-Based Practices for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders to Address Unmet Needs: Factors to Consider in Decision Making,” will help you to create a roadmap. Figure 1 demonstrates this roadmap. You are encouraged to model your map after this map.

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    Decision-making in the Selection of Evidence-based Practices

    Note: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. ( 2011) Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders: Selecting Evidence-Based Practices for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders to Address Unmet Needs: Factors to Consider in Decision-making. HHS Pub. No. SMA-11-4634. Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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    Length: 1 to 2-page concept map

    References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
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  • Plan Studies with Specific Statistical Technique

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    Please focus on domestic violence studies or Intimate Partner Violence. Check to make sure this is not plagiarism.

    Propose five hypothetical research studies for each of the following statistical analyses:

    – Independent samples t-test
    – Paired samples t-test
    – Correlation
    – Regression
    – Chi-square

    For each study, state:

    – The hypothetical study
    – The main variables in the study
    – The nature of the data that will be collected (e.g., number of days sick, mean ratings from a questionnaire that measures self-esteem)
    – The research question you would be testing
    – The test you would be using

    For example, use an example of a statistical test that you will not examine this week to develop the following:

    – This hypothetical study will aim to determine if a coin you are flipping is biased in some way. If the coin is fair, you would expect that when you flip it ten times, there should be no significant difference in the number of heads that appear relative to the number of tails.
    – The independent variable in this study is the flipping of the coin, and the dependent variable is the number of times a head or a tail appears.
    – The data will be frequency counts, which are continuous data.
    – The research question would be: Is there a significant difference in the number of heads and tails that occur when a coin is flipped ten times?
    – The test you would use would be a sign test. A sign test is a nonparametric test for very small samples of data.

    Support your assignment with references as needed. You may reference the assigned readings or any other resources you examined.

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  • Giotto di Bondone Art

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    One of the key figures in the history of art, Giotto di Bondone, learned from his (purported) teacher, Cimabue, maniera greca, or “the Greek manner”. Using two specific works of art to compare and contrast, what does Giotto take from his teacher and how is he influenced by the resurgence of interest in the humanities to create a revolutionary new art?  Guidelines  Essay assignments should conform to MLA format and cite the associated reading/resource. Use a 12-point font. Use double spacing, so there is room for me to write comments. Include your last name in the filename (example: Unit-1 AS1 Smith.)  It should be a Word (.doc or .docx) format file. 300-500 words in length

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  • Christian ideals of the Gothic era

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    The use of stained glass in churches is a hallmark of Gothic style and sensibility. What are its stylistic origins? How does it comment upon Christian ideals of the Gothic era? Be as specific as you can.  Guidelines  Essay assignments should conform to MLA format and cite the associated reading/resource. Use a 12-point font. Use double spacing, so there is room for me to write comments. Include your last name in the filename (example: Unit-1 AS1 Smith.)  It should be a Word (.doc or .docx) format file. 300-500 words in length

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  • Herbert Hoover’s 1932 Vs DR’s 1937 second inaugural speech

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    After completing the assigned reading for this unit, read Herbert Hoover’s 1932 speech attacking the New Deal and then read to FDR’s 1937 second inaugural speech in which he campaigned on behalf of his New Deal policies. Then write a 500-word MLA style essay that responds to the following questions: What does Hoover criticize about the New Deal and what alternative plan does he offer? How does Roosevelt answer these criticisms? How would you describe their views on the role of government in the economy? Contextualize these speeches using your Foner textbook. How did the response of Hoover’s government to the Depression compare to that of FDR’s? How did the New Deal change the role of the government in the country’s economy and society? Which Americans benefited least from the New Deal and how does that detract from its overall impact? With all that in mind, which President made the more persuasive speech?  Unit 3 Assignment 1 – Herbert Hoover on the New Deal.pdf  Unit 3 Assignment 1 – FDR Second Inaugural Address .pdf  Guidelines  Essay assignments should conform to MLA format and cite the associated reading/resource.  Use a 12-point font. Use double spacing, so there is room for me to write comments. Include your last name in the filename (example: Unit-1 AS1 Smith.)  It should be a Word (.doc or .docx) format file.

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