Category: Essays

Order 45873: M.S. in Human Resources management

Your research paper requires that you write a research proposal. To do it, you need to: 1) identify a topic that interests you; 2) review a few research articles published about this topic; 3) propose a study of your own to study what is still needed to understand the topic; 4) identify a research tool for doing your study, for example, a survey or interviews or both; 5)Your research paper requires that you write a research proposal. To do it, you need to: 1) identify a topic that interests you; 2) review a few research articles published about this topic; 3) propose a study of your own to study what is still needed to understand the topic; 4) identify a research tool for doing your study, for example, a survey or interviews or both; 5) explain step by step how you would conduct the survey (assuming you choose survey as a research tool); you need to compose a complete survey questionnaire; 6) discuss hypothetically what outcomes would be like if you did conduct the study start to finish; 7) discuss and conclude what kind of significance your proposed study would bring to our understanding of this particular topic. (assuming you choose survey as a research tool); you need to compose a complete survey questionnaire; 6) discuss hypothetically what outcomes would be like if you did conduct the study start to finish; 7) discuss and conclude what kind of significance your proposed study would bring to our understanding of this particular topic.

Your research paper requires that you write a research proposal. To do it, you need to: 1) identify a topic that interests you; 2) review a few research articles published about this topic; 3) propose a study of your own to study what is still needed to understand the topic; 4) identify a research tool for doing your study, for example, a survey or interviews or both; 5) explain step by step how you would conduct the survey (assuming you choose survey as a research tool); you need to compose a complete survey questionnaire; 6) discuss hypothetically what outcomes would be like if you did conduct the study start to finish; 7) discuss and conclude what kind of significance your proposed study would bring to our understanding of this particular topic

The irish famine and coffin ships.

Media influence on children’s self image.

Predictions of the future of solar energy’s efficiency in producing power in Saudi Arabia.

Using Microsoft® Word to save and submit your work, please provide detailed and elaborate responses to the following questions. Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments.

1. How do interest rates in the economy affect the price of a corporate bond?

2. You are trying to evaluate two bond issues. One bond issue is rated “A” by Moody’s; the other is rated “B.” How important are the bond ratings issued by Moody’s Investors Service? Based on your feedback, would you purchase the “A” bond or the “B” bond?

3. If your primary goal is current yield, which one of these bonds is the wiser investment? Bond A: $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7 percent and has a current market value of $800; or Bond B: $1,000 corporate bond that pays 8.25 percent and has a current market value of $950?

4. Why do investors purchase mutual funds instead of purchasing stocks, bonds, or other investments on their own?

5. Your parents are considering the purchase of shares in a mutual fund. Discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of mutual fund investing that you believe are important for potential investors to consider.

6. In what ways can a bond investor make money?

7. Define five of the following six terms: (1) corporate bond (2) bond indenture (3) trustee (4) mortgage bond (5) debenture bond (6) convertible bond.

8. Bonds are generally considered a relatively safe investment. How is it possible to lose money on bonds?

9. What is the difference between a U.S. government Treasury bill, Treasury note, and Treasury bond?

10. Corporate and Treasury bonds generally produce more interest revenue than municipal bonds. Why do investors choose to buy municipal bonds?

11. Describe either the purchase options or withdrawal options that can be used to invest in or withdraw money from the investment company that sponsors an open-end mutual fund.

12. Cindy and John Appleby just inherited $30,000 and would like to invest the money in a conservative mutual fund. Since they have never invested in mutual funds, they ask for your help. In your own words, describe the sources of information available for evaluating a mutual fund investment.

13. Explain the difference between a load fund and a no-load fund. From a performance standpoint, is there a significant difference between mutual funds that charge commissions and those that do not?

For this assignment, you will review the steps to communicating the purpose of a research study and management question, examine the process to create a literature review, and develop Purpose of the Investigation andManagement/Business questions to use as a guide to your investigation. You will also begin researching information for the Problem or Opportunity Background section of your Portfolio Project.

Please note that the literature review, which is in Section II of your Portfolio Project, is entitled Problem or Opportunity Background. There are several components to this assignment:

Section I

Revise and complete the Section I Worksheet—Business Opportunity or Section I Worksheet—Organizational Problem

Draft Section I using the Portfolio Project Template.

Problem or Opportunity Background

Provide an outline of areas/topics you intend to investigate.
Submit a list of at least twelve references that you will analyze and incorporate into Section II of the Portfolio Project (Problem or Opportunity Background) for the Week 8 Portfolio assignment in this course.
Concentrate on using references that were published within the last five years.
Ensure that a minimum of three references for each topic area have been identified at this point in the process.
Identify and include a specific theory that is relevant to the topic, problem, purpose and management question.

Remember: the literature review does not attempt to answer your problem statement. The twelve references will provide the most up-to-date review of the areas/topics of your investigation. The references will be a starting point to develop Section II – Problem or Opportunity Background, which is due in Week 8 as part of the Portfolio Project.

Your well-written paper (one to three pages for Section I draft, plus outline of areas/topics for investigation and list of twelve references) should be formatted according to APA guidelines, including a title page, running head, page numbers, a separate reference page and the completed Worksheet asanAppendix.

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapters 9, 10

Textbook: Case 10, Indra Nooyi: Transcultural Leader (pp PC4-9 – PC4-16)

Link: Moving mind-sets on gender diversity

File: Case Study Guidelines (in Course Documents)

Introduction

The case details the origins and background of Indra K. Nooyi and her career trajectory in different levels of various organizations and PepsiCo. It describes Nooyi’s rapid rise from a middle class background in India, her exposure to the US, and the difficulties faced by her. It shows how she took on challenging assignments early in her career and had the good fortune to be mentored before taking on the top job at PepsiCo. She pushed the organization in the direction of her vision of ‘Performance with a Purpose’ in which changes were made in the working style and culture of PepsiCo. The case brings out the various leadership styles of Nooyi that make her a hybrid leader – servant leadership, ethical leadership, socialized charismatic leadership, and authentic leadership. However, Nooyi faces increased pressure from shareholders to improve firm performance at a time when the world economy is experiencing a slowdown and customers are turning increasingly cautious in their spending. The objective of this teaching case is to present and discuss the qualities of leaders that are emerging from the developing world and how they are making a difference to the working of the companies they lead. The case can be used at the postgraduate level in the discipline of People Management and Leadership. It can also be used in a General Management and Strategy curriculum.

Activity Instructions

Write a Case Study on Case 10, Indra Nooyi, in your primary text, using the guidelines in the Case Study Guidelines document, available in Course Documents. You do not have to address the financials of the case, except as they are impacted by other factors. In addition to the elements in the guidelines, specifically consider the cultural orientations of the countries participating in case, and their impact upon it.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

6-8 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page

1-inch margins

Double spaced

12-point Times New Roman font

Title page with topic and name of student

References page (accurately cite the case)

MGT614 Global and Transnational Management

Case Analysis Guidelines

Case Analyses:

Each case study should be 6-8 pages (double-spaced), plus a Tiffin

University/APA cover page and a References page in correct APA format

(8-10 pages in all). The case study is a mini-case study, in that it will not

encompass all of the elements of a full case study as described in the

Cengage reprint (Course Documents), for example, but will focus on

specific elements:

 A brief introduction framing the issues of the case. Do not spend a lot

of space on the history, development, and growth of the company

over time. We have all read the case.

 Identification of the company’s internal strengths and weaknesses.

 Identification of the opportunities and threats in the external environment

surrounding the company.

 Analysis of the corporate-level strategy pursued by the company, if

addressed in the case study reading material, and whether it fits

effectively with the company’s SWOT analysis.

 A consideration of issues raised in the case write-up that are germane to

concepts we have studied in the course. This is important. Cases have

been chosen and placed where they are in the course because they

illustrate important principles that we are studying. Be sure to tie

the case in with the concepts we are studying in some detail.

 Answers to any specific questions asked in that week’s Case Study

Assignment.

 Specific recommendations for what the company should do next and

directions that it should take.

The paper should exhibit some critical thinking on the part of the student

about the assigned case study. Remember that the Case Studies count

2/3rd as much as the final paper so put some real effort into them.

(1) What were the the factors that shaped Indra Nooyi as a leader?

(2) What are the factors that could make Nooyi Change her decision about corporate sustainability?

(3) Do you think Nooyi has a life outside of Pepsi Co.

(4) Which leadership style is being used by Nooyi at Pepsi Co.? Highlight the mix of various leadership styles found in Nooyi, such as that of servant leadership, ethical leadership, socialized charismatic leadership, and authentic leadership

For this assignment, you will review the steps to communicating the purpose of a research study and management question, examine the process to create a literature review, and develop Purpose of the Investigation andManagement/Business questions to use as a guide to your investigation. You will also begin researching information for the Problem or Opportunity Background section of your Portfolio Project.

Please note that the literature review, which is in Section II of your Portfolio Project, is entitled Problem or Opportunity Background. There are several components to this assignment:

Section I

Revise and complete the Section I Worksheet—Business Opportunity or Section I Worksheet—Organizational Problem

Draft Section I using the Portfolio Project Template.

Problem or Opportunity Background

Provide an outline of areas/topics you intend to investigate.
Submit a list of at least twelve references that you will analyze and incorporate into Section II of the Portfolio Project (Problem or Opportunity Background) for the Week 8 Portfolio assignment in this course.
Concentrate on using references that were published within the last five years.
Ensure that a minimum of three references for each topic area have been identified at this point in the process.
Identify and include a specific theory that is relevant to the topic, problem, purpose and management question.

Remember: the literature review does not attempt to answer your problem statement. The twelve references will provide the most up-to-date review of the areas/topics of your investigation. The references will be a starting point to develop Section II – Problem or Opportunity Background, which is due in Week 8 as part of the Portfolio Project.

Your well-written paper (one to three pages for Section I draft, plus outline of areas/topics for investigation and list of twelve references) should be formatted according to APA guidelines, including a title page, running head, page numbers, a separate reference page and the completed Worksheet asanAppendix