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Please read and respond to the attachment(s).

Note: Only up to 20% of the written response content can be quotes from third parties.

Read the case, “Tesla Motors: Disrupting the Auto Industry” on page 576-588 use the case analysis format provided below to address to identify the problems and provide several suggested solutions that the Tesla Motors executive team can review for possible implementation.
 

Be sure to identify “identify 2 to 3 problems” and “develop 2 to 3 possible solutions to the problems identified”, and use this as the focus for making your case in the case format. Note: The case questions provided at the end of each case can be used as an insight to what the problems might be; so be sure to investigate the case carefully.

*** Required reading attached (Tesla Motors: Disrupting the Auto Industry)

Case Format
 

I. Write the Executive Summary

• One to two paragraphs in length
• On cover page of the report
• Briefly identify the major problems facing the manager/key person
• Summarize the recommended plan of action and include a brief justification of the recommended plan

II. Statement of the Problem

• State the problems facing the manager/key person
• Identify and link the symptoms and root causes of the problems
• Differentiate short term from long term problems
• Conclude with the decision facing the manager/key person

III. Causes of the Problem 

• Provide a detailed analysis of the problems; identify in the Statement of the Problem
• In the analysis, apply theories and models from the text and/or readings
• Support conclusions and /or assumptions with specific references to the case and/or the readings

IV. Decision Criteria and Alternative Solutions

• Identify criteria against which you evaluate alternative solutions (i.e. time for implementation, tangible costs, acceptability to management)
• Include two or three possible alternative solutions
• Evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative against the criteria listed
• Suggest additional pros/cons if appropriate

V. Recommended Solution, Implementation and Justification

• Identify who, what, when, and how in your recommended plan of action
• Solution and implementation should address the problems and causes identified in the previous section
• The recommended plan should include a contingency plan(s) to back up the ‘ideal’ course of action
• Using models and theories, identify why you chose the recommended plan of action – why it’s the best and why it would work

VI. External Sourcing

• 2 to 3 external sources (in addition to your textbook) should be referenced to back up your recommendations or to identify issues. This information would be ideally sourced in current journals, magazines and newspapers and should reflect current management thought or practice with respect to the issues Identify.

The below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:

• Write between 750 – 1,250 words (approximately 3 – 5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
• Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
• Include cover page and reference page.
• At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
• No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
• Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
• Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.

References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing. 

Discussion 10

CLASSMATE 1

Why is strategic planning and goal setting critical to an organization?

Change can be challenging within organizations. It is vital for leaders and organizations to have a plan developed in the event that challenges arise. It is not wise for leaders and organizations to wait until the challenge arises before knowing what to do. However, it will be beneficial for leaders and organizations to plan ahead.

Strategic planning can provide organizations with a set of concepts, procedures, and tools that are developed to assist in accomplishing the identified tasks (Bryson, 2004, 2010). Strategic planning is essential to organizations, as disclosed above. Strategic planning can be an essential factor that contributes to leaders remembering the mission, vision, objectives, and goals of the organization. The needs of an organization may change. As the need changes, leaders want to ensure that they are in a position to adhere to the needs. Manning (2020) identified three fundamental stages of strategic planning. The stages are establishing strategic direction, enhancing management and organizational capacities, and inspiring long-term change in the organization’s performance. The first stage consists of reevaluating the mission and purpose, assessing, and prioritizing the issues at hand, and developing strategies that will be beneficial to the organization in the future (Manning, 2020). The second stage entails organizations having a stronger foundation and improvements within the organization. The last stage involves the effective functioning of the organization shifting. The shift within the organization will be beneficial as it will produce great results. With strategic planning being the foundation of an organization, I believe it is also critical to develop goals.

As with strategic planning, goal setting is quite imperative. Having an established goal and identified objectives to achieve are essential. Goals are the driving force of a strategic plan. I like to envision a strategic plan as the vehicle and a goal as the driver. You can have a vehicle, however, if there is no driver, then the vehicle will not move. Meaning without the goal, it is hard to push forth the strategic plan.  Both, the strategic plan, and goal is essential factors that are critical to the success of an organization. Without those factors, it can be hard to navigate the organization in a pivotal direction.

Bryson, J. 2004. Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide for

Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational Achievement. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 

Bryson, J. 2010. “The Future of Public and Nonprofit Strategic Planning in the United 

States.” Public Administration Review 70 (S1): S255–67, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-6210.2010.02285.x.

Manning, S. R. (2020). Strategic Planning in Emergency Management: Evaluating the Impacts

on Local Program Quality. Journal of Homeland Security & Emergency 

Management, 17(3), 1–37. https://doi-org.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/10.1515/jhsem-

2019-0051

CLASSMATE 2

Discussion 10

Topic: Why are strategic planning and goal setting critical to an organization?

Strategic planning and goal setting are critical to organizations as it demonstrates what employees should focus on and it assists leaders in prioritizing tasks. Richardson (2014) reported that, “an organization that is growing and hopes to sustain that growth needs a set of strategies to guide its program development, build a solid financial foundation, and prepare for challenges that lie ahead”. More specifically, an organization must have strategies formulated to assist in determining productive future, within the organization. “Strategy may be thought of as a pattern of purposes, policies, programs, projects, actions, decisions, or resource allocations that defines what an organization (or other entity) is, what it does, and why it does it” (Bryson, 2011). The development and implementation of a strategy can further assist the organization in carrying out their mission and vision. “Strategies should be formulated that can be adopted in politically acceptable, technically and administratively workable, results-oriented, and legally, ethically and morally defensible form” (Bryson, 2011). An effective formulated strategy can aid companies in dealing with the many issues that arise, within the organization. 

In regards to an organization developing and supporting the sustainability of their strategic plan, Richardson (2014) states “to ensure that your plan is and remains ever present in the minds of your staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders, your governing committee (or its equivalent) should be tasked with monitoring progress toward the goals and objectives laid out in the plan”. The author also mentioned that the setting of directions and the act of monitoring those directions are the responsibility of the board. “Instead, the board as a whole should review the plan at regular intervals and, if necessary, suggest adjustments to keep the organization on track” (Richardson, 2014). Things are always changing within an organization Therefore, it is vital for the company to re-evaluate their business strategies to see if the current plan is working and/or needs modifications. “Strategies may need to be maintained, superseded by other strategies, or terminated for one reason or another” (Bryson & Alston, 2011). This review is significant in that it assists the organization in utilizing current strategies and lessons learned to continue building organizational success.

Bryson, J.M. (2011). Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: A guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement. (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Richardson, C. (2014). Strategic planning: five steps to a more secure future. Retrieved from philanthropynewsdigest.org/columns/the-sustainable-nonprofit/strategic-planning-five-steps-to-a-more-secure-future

First classmate 

Discussion 1

                Topic: What do the authors mean by reframing organizations and why is it important?

Businesses rely on leadership for supervision and structure. Therefore, one of the many responsibilities of a leader is to innovate change that adds value to their business. Nahavandi (2014) explains that a leader as any person who influences individuals and groups within an organization, helps them establish goals, and guides them toward achievement of those goals, thereby allowing them to be effective. The author states that there are various explanations of what a leader is. However, those definitions share four common elements. The first element of leadership is group and social phenomenon. There cannot be a leader without followers. The second element of leadership involves interpersonal influence. The leader has the ability to motivate others to get involved with achieving a common goal. The third element of leadership involves the leader being goal directed and action oriented. Nahavandi (2014) states that leaders play an active role in groups and organization by using influence to guide others through a certain course of action. The fourth element of leadership involves the leader assuming hierarchy within the group.

            After reviewing the reading material, I believe that reframing is devising multiple strategies to obtain an effective approach to address organizational concerns (Bolman & Deal, 2017). The authors continued that reframing is a vital skill that leaders should possess. As a mental health counselor, we educate our clients on learning how to reframe cognitive distortions into more positive perspectives. This coping skill aids clients in leading a healthier lifestyle, while managing their symptomology. I do believe that this skill is beneficial to leaders as well. Alternating negative views into positive ones, highlights probable solutions that can add value to the organization. Bolman and Deal (2017) stated that different circumstances require different approaches. Learning and applying the skill of reframing can aid leaders in problem solving and decision making.

Bolman, L.G. & Deal, T.E. (2017) Reframing Organizations, (6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 

ISBN: 9781119261825

Nahavandi, A. (2014). The Art and Science of Leadership. (7th Ed.). San Diego, CA: Pearson

Education, Inc.

second classmate 

To understand the reframing of organizations, one must be aware of what a frame is defined as. According to Bolman and Deal (2017), a frame is a set of ideas and assumptions that one carries in his or her head, that aids in understanding and negotiating a particular territory. When dealing with frames, it is important to be aware of what you are dealing with as well as what you can do with the problem you are facing. When I ponder on reframing, I gain an understanding of framing again. The root of reframing “re” means to do again. Therefore, I believe the authors wanted us to visualize reframing organizations as framing them again. Being aware of what works and what does not work within the organization. Additionally, knowing that there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Effective leadership requires individuals to be able to recognize that there is no one size fit all to solve problems. Therefore, it is significant for a leader to possess the skill of reframing. Within organizations, leaders must possess the ability to see the unknown or hidden. Reframing consists of seeing beyond the obvious; sometimes seeing what we do not want to see. Reframing presents leaders with the ability to utilize their skills but also knowing when those skills need to be utilized. It is difficult to lead an organization without any sight, guidance, or experience. As Bolman and Deal (2017) mentioned, the best teacher is sometimes experience.

Kotter (2012), reported that one of the biggest mistakes organizations make is allowing too much complacency. When individuals are complacent, it tends to hinder one’s views, as it can produce leniency and lack of precaution thereof. As mentioned above, as a leader within an organization, it is significant to remain aware, significant to remain involved and effective, and significant to be open-minded to view different aspects of a situation and how that situation can be transformed for the betterment of the organization.

Bolman, L.G. and Deal, T.E. (2017) Reframing Organizations, (6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Kotter, J. P., and Cohen, D. S. (2012). Leading Change. Boston, M.A., Harvard Business School Press.

What are the spaces in your own life in which you find meaning and strength? what are the factors that make these spaces possible?

Min 250

Help with Board Question and Article Critique. APA Format Throughout to Include Reference Page.

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Given what you have read and what you learned about the leader that you researched, answer the following question in a journal assignment:

What are five to seven critical actions needed from a leader in an organizational change effort? Support each action with references.

Provide two examples of actions management can take that will result in poor performance from their team.  Which of the historical breakthroughs in management theory may address the problems you’ve described? 

What do you anticipate will be the next ‘big thing’ in management theory?  What needs or new developments in business do you propose will lead to the ‘big thing’ you’ve described?

What actions and responsibilities does the human resources department have to contribute to the organization’s performance management efforts?

You’ve learned about incentive programs and the balanced scorecard.  How might you tie incentive programs to the balanced scorecard to enhance organizational performance?

If you were in charge of the accounting department in your organization what actions would you take to ensure the accounting function was used appropriately to maximize their contributions to the organizational performance management effort? 500 words each question

write problem statement clearly and add research methodology

 IHP 501 Final Project One Milestone Two Guidelines and Rubric Summary of the Issues Overview: As a healthcare professional driven to advocacy, you must be aware of the disparities of healthcare systems within and across borders. In this module, you examined globally emerging health issues such as global health threats, infectious diseases, and human trafficking. These emerging health issues require a focus on prevention and an understanding of the best practices for the treatment of the affected vulnerable populations. Prompt: In this milestone, you will analyze the major health issues in the country you chose for Final Project One. To begin your health study, summarize the three major health issues identified in the country you selected, including the economic, social, and cultural factors influencing the health issue. Describe what the various stakeholders (government, other organizations, vulnerable populations, etc.) are currently doing to address the issues. Evaluate the current response to each issue as good, bad, or needing improvement, and then propose interventions for improving the health of a vulnerable population impacted by each issue. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: III. Health Study: Identify three major areas of health study within the country for your analysis. You should have a section for each topic in your country profile, and each section should address the following elements: A. Explain the significance and impact of the issue within the country, using your research as support. B. Identify the populations impacted most by the issue and explain how they are impacted. Include a consideration of why these populations are affected in your response. C. Assess the impact that social and cultural factors have on the populations vulnerable to the issue. Include in your assessment how these factors may affect the populations’ vulnerability to the issue. D. Assess the impact that economic factors have on the populations affected by the issue. Include in your assessment how these factors may affect the populations’ vulnerability to the issue. E. Assess the extent to which any current actions taken by organizations or governments are helping address the issue. If nothing is being done to address the issue, explain why. F. Determine the influence of major stakeholders and organizations—national and international—that play a role in the healthcare environment of the country. G. Recommend an intervention or improvement to an action and justify how it could help address the issue. Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.