“Before we measure something we must ask whether we understand what it is we are trying to measure.” (Gray et al, 2015) Critically discuss the above statement in relation to effectively developing the strategic knowledge b General Considerations 70+ A confident and well written essay that answers the question and relates the ideas well. Good … Continue reading ““Before we measure something we must ask whether we understand what it is we are trying to measure.””

Being able to recognize potential pressures that require an organization to change its practices or processes is a vital for its success. Examine an organization in the field or industry in which you work, or are planning to work. In 1,000-1,250 words, evaluate the pressures the organization currently faces and discuss the potential effects these … Continue reading “Evaluating Pressures for Change”

Some commonly mentioned charges against testing directed toward the use of aptitude and achievement tests are: •Criticism 1: Tests Create Anxiety •Criticism 2: Tests Categorize and Label Students •Criticism 3: Tests Damage Students’ Self-Concepts •Criticism 4: Tests Create Self-fulfilling Prophecies No matter what your personal stance is, when you put on the teacher’s hat, you … Continue reading “critical thinking”

For this Discussion, you will consider the role of theory in research and the relationship between theory and philosophical orientations. You will also familiarize yourself with a theory in your field so that you may become more conversant in your discipline’s theoretical foundations. With these thoughts in mind: By Day 4 Post an explanation of … Continue reading “Role of Theory in Research”

Create a hypothetical organization with details including geographic location(s), number of employees in each location, primary business functions, operational and technology details, potential threats to the business and its technology, and anything else that you believe is relevant to the business. Assume this organization is lacking in its contingency planning efforts and requires assistance in … Continue reading “Create a hypothetical organization with details including geographic location(s), number of employees in each location, primary business functions, operational and technology details, potential threats to the business and its technology, and anything else that you believe is relevant to the business.”

you are the lead contract negotiator of a small company that specializes in small GPS guided guidance equipment that can be used in most vehicles. You have been tasked with acquiring a contract with one of divisions of the federal government that is developing driverless convoys for moving goods and supplies. A customer is able … Continue reading “Negotiation Process”

Imagine that you are a contracts officer for the Department of Energy (DOE). You have been asked to review bids from contractors who have developed a new widget for saving the American public twenty-five percent (25%) on their energy bills. Once an award is made, the contractors will receive the contract, which includes provisions to … Continue reading “The FAR and Contract Provisions for Protection”

A foundation of operations in both manufacturing and service environments is vital in order to drive inefficiencies and examine ways to achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers. In this assignment, you will compare one manufacturing and one service driven company through creating visual representations of how the product or service is created … Continue reading “Manufacturing and Service Process Maps”

U.S. History II Essay Prompt World War I is unique. Prior to World War II, it was the most deadly war in history. This is due largely to increased militarism, technological and weapons developments, the use of trench warfare, and the sheer scale and involvement in the war. Among the involved countries, the United States … Continue reading “analyze the reasons for America’s reluctance to enter the war, and then the reluctance of the United States on entering into post-war agreements made at Versailles in 1919, like the League of Nations.”

The “Writing about Literature” section of your Perrine’s Literature textbook (pp. 1–54) and the “Writing” section of Harbrace Essentials (pp. 1–12, 15–16, 18–21, 22–28) provide helpful pointers for writing your literary essay and for academic writing in general. Be sure that you have read these sections before doing any further work for this assignment. Take … Continue reading “Choose 2 of the following short stories to compare and contrast in your essay: “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson “The Destructors” by Graham Greene “The Rocking-Horse Winner” by D.H. Lawrence “Young Goodman Brown” by Nathaniel Hawthorne “The Prodigal Son” by St. Luke”