Why is improvisation, creativity, and flexibility important? what are some examples of these activities being applied to real world emergency management incidents.

1.Teams differ from other types of groups in that members are focused on a joint goal or product.

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2.Strategic planning generally includes just the top managers and includes formulation of objectives

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3.One-on-one communication in a virtual organization is preferable because it keeps everyone up to speed and promotes learning across the organization

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4.Monitor, disseminator, and spokesperson are the three decisional managerial roles in an organization.

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5.Principles of division of labor and specialization are used to design individual jobs to most effectively incorporate job enrichment.

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> Choose one of your favorite products/brands. Describe how that product is being marketed for each of the 4 P's.   Be specific for each "P" in terms of how the company is using each element for the product you choose. The 4 p's are (product, price, place, and promotion)

> Who is the target market for this product/brand? Describe how it is positioned (differentiated).  

>Explain how this product/brand delivers value to the consumer.

What type of problems (e.g., communication-and/or negotiation-related) can be encountered when attempting to expand a Housing company internationally? Explain.

what are the roles of the Department of Defense (DoD) and NORTHCOM in domestic emergency management.

Some organizations have adopted a pay leadership position, in which they pay at a substantially higher rate than do their competitors. Examples of such companies include Zingerman’s Deli, Moo Cluck Moo restaurant, Gravity Payments, CostCo, and Ivar’s Salmon House.

a. Explain three possible reasons for companies’ adoption of a pay leadership policy.

b. Evaluate the validity of these possible reasons and their underlying assumptions.

c. Discuss two factors that will affect whether a pay leadership policy will be successful or not. Give examples of particular organizations to illustrate your analysis.

A NPPA your company filed describes a device for processing specialty foods. The examiner identifies a prior art reference that describes a similar device, but only described being used for simple foods; not for specialty foods that are significantly more complex. The examiner rejects the claims of the NPPA. What is the likely basis for the rejection? Be specific. What argument could be used, if applicable, to reverse the rejection?

Fundementals of human resource management

THE SOUTHERN WIDGET MANUFACTURING

Introduction

Founded in 2006, Southern Widget Manufacturing sets out to be the leading manufacturer of widgets in the world. Southern Widget has sales and distribution centers around the world including six centers in the US. The company is a member of the World Widget Manufacturing Association (WWMA).

Widgets are used as a display tool for several products including: PC, TV, auto parts, furniture, etc.

The Widget is a Bamboo based product making both environmentally and economically sound. Bamboo, like wood, is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio useful for many applications Widgets it is considered one of the fastest-growing plants in the world.

Mission Statement

·       Provide a high-quality, affordable product

·       Create long term relationships with customers

·       Respond immediately to changing needs of customers

·       Achieve complete customer satisfaction

·       Improve our customer services continuously

·       Maintain excellent employee relations

·       Sustain community involvement

Vision

The vision at Southern Widget Manufacturing is to utilize our well trained and satisfied employee teams to deliver outstanding customer services.

Mission

At Southern Widget Manufacturing every person in our company is a member of the team and a team player, with expectations that they perform their duties to their fullest capacity and potential. Our objective is a commitment to the highest quality of widgets and customer service. The customer’s satisfaction is our major focus, reached through innovative and cost effective production. We will lead the Widget industry with well trained and satisfied employees and pleased customers.

Address any five of the Southern Widget Manufacturing Company following company issues: Please send to [email protected].

1)    Francisco works at Southern Widget as a welder. Although he is provided with protective goggles and a face mask, overalls and other types of protective clothing are not provided. After three months of work at Southern Widget, Francisco notices his skin becoming drier and gradually changing color. Alarmed with this development, he approaches his supervisor asking for details of the materials he works with. The supervisor declines to reveal any kind of information. What authority and laws can help Francisco file a claim?

2)    Virginia's boss, Luke, constantly uses sexually explicit language while communicating with his female subordinates. Though many female employees are bothered with this behavior, no one has ever complained for fear of negative repercussions. However, Virginia files a complaint against Luke with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Will this be considered as discriminatory behavior? Why or why not? Explain the prohibitions under Title VII for related behavior.

3)    Policy 137: The paint booths contain many toxic chemicals and are possibly harmful to unborn fetuses. In an abundance of caution Southern Widget will not allow its female employees of child bearing age to accept a position in the painting area. Employees working in the paint area make $5.00 more than other production employees. Is this considered discrimination, what is this called? Explain

4)    Southern Widget employees are being asked for their opinion on which type of insurance they would like to have. The choices are HMO or PPO. Explain the difference as they differ from traditional health care providers? Pretend you are an employee and give you choice, explain.

5)    You have been asked to write a FLSA policy. Be sure to include the three major parts as it might relate to Southern Widget.

6)    Thomas a Production Foreman was terminated. He has filed a Company grievance. On April 2, Thomas was told to open discharge valves into the Mississippi River which he refused to do. Additionally, he has been told by the company President, with witnesses, that he was such a good employee he had a job for life. Southern Widget’s rebuttal is that he refused a direct order and the company’s policy clearly state, that there are no contract employees. Does he have a case on either point? Discuss and serve as the arbitrator with the decision.

7)    John, the company Custodian, was in a horrific car accident as a child but has fully recovered from his injuries and is considered a very healthy individual. During the accident, John was burned and still has several facial scars that have disfigured his face. Many employees at John's company stare as he walks by and get distracted by his appearance. Is John protected by the ADA? Explain.

8)    The Widget Operators Local Unions 621 filed a petition to have Southern Widget create an alternative dispute resolution, including the most common techniques. Is that a good idea for the company, if so, what how should it include?

9)    Southern Widget is preparing to announce a new compensation system. Before the system goes live, as the HR Training Supervisor, you are required to do a company training on what goes into a compensation system. You will need to explain and discuss issues like: job structure, pay levels, motivation, cost control, etc.

10) As a future Supervisor what did you learn about Human Resources that you did not know before taking this course? What will you do to include this knowledge in your supervisory role?

14. Discuss how a SCMS can reduce risk and liability.

GENERAL BUSINESS COURSE QUESTION:

Joe and Jill were talking about the role played by the Federal Reserve System in the United States. Joe seemed to be quite well informed about the functions and activities of our central bank. "You see, Jill, the Fed is the main guardian of our nation's economic stability," Joe declared. "In America, we don't want inflation and we don't want recession. To stretch the situation just a bit, we are frightened, absolutely terrified, by thoughts of hyperinflation and depression. So, the Fed maintains the right to alter the situation and protect us from these two monsters. And you ask, how they do that? The answer is the discount rate. That is the device that the Federal Reserve System uses to keep us safe."

Jill was enjoying listening to her friend explain it all. Joe continued, "Now the discount rate is the interest rate that the twelve Federal Reserve Banks around the country charge their member banks on a loan. So, when the discount rate goes up, all interest rates tend to go up. And, happy to say, when interest rates go up all over America, this tends to slow down any inflationary tendencies." Jill asked, "Does the Fed have other tools for stopping inflation?" "No," said Joe.

6) In which type of fund do you think you would invest, a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund? What is the difference and why would you favor one over the other?

Twelve samples, each containing five parts, were taken from a process that produces steel rods at Emmanuel Kodzi’s factory. The length of each rod in the samples was determined. The results were tabulated and sample means and ranges were computed. The results were:

a) Determine the upper and lower control limits and the overall means for x -charts and R -charts.

b) Draw the charts and plot the values of the sample means and ranges.

c) Do the data indicate a process that is in control? d) Why or why not?

i AM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FORMULAS TO MAKE SENSE FOR Standard Deviation, SO IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN THE FORMULAS IN EACH CELL ON HOW YOU GOT THE ANSWER THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANK YOU

GENERAL BUSINESS COURSE QUESTION:

Joe and Jill were talking about the role played by the Federal Reserve System in the United States. Joe seemed to be quite well informed about the functions and activities of our central bank. "You see, Jill, the Fed is the main guardian of our nation's economic stability," Joe declared. "In America, we don't want inflation and we don't want recession. To stretch the situation just a bit, we are frightened, absolutely terrified, by thoughts of hyperinflation and depression. So, the Fed maintains the right to alter the situation and protect us from these two monsters. And you ask, how they do that? The answer is the discount rate. That is the device that the Federal Reserve System uses to keep us safe."

Jill was enjoying listening to her friend explain it all. Joe continued, "Now the discount rate is the interest rate that the twelve Federal Reserve Banks around the country charge their member banks on a loan. So, when the discount rate goes up, all interest rates tend to go up. And, happy to say, when interest rates go up all over America, this tends to slow down any inflationary tendencies." Jill asked, "Does the Fed have other tools for stopping inflation?" "No," said Joe.

7) Has the economy recovered from the last recession? What factors led you to your answer? You should be able to back up your opinion. Don't use blog opinions. Make sure your source(s) is/are based upon facts.

what are the things you need to make a basic presentation?
what are the ways of searching pictures on a website?

Managers and employees have long expressed dislike and skepticism about performance appraisal, as it is typically practiced in organizations. Some HR practitioners and consultants, such as Samuel Culbert, have advocated getting rid of the standard performance appraisal programs. Culbert has suggested that the arguments typically given for performance appraisal are invalid and, in a word, “bogus.”  

a. Describe two arguments or reasons that are typically given in support of formal performance appraisals.

b. Then explain why Culbert and others who are skeptical of performance appraisal believe these arguments are weak or bogus.

c. Explain your perspective on whether performance appraisals are necessary, and why or why not. If you believe they are not necessary, explain what procedures, if any, you would recommend to fulfill the functions that performance appraisals are said to fulfill.

Is a universal list of human rights that will be acceptable to all people in all societies possible? Can people in different countries agree on a common set of fundamental protections and guarantees for individuals? Consider parts of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What elements seem universal? Which, if any, do not? If a common set is not feasible, how can international organizations identify and sanction rights violators?