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Respond to Ashley Dunway post 

 RE: Week 5 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Greetings, classmates, and Professor Elias: below is my shark tank pitch.

Hi, Sharks, my name is Hubert Brown. I am an impactor & entrepreneur; My goal is to leave a functional footprint on the world. And with your help- We can make it happen

My company Waterworks has discovered a new technology to test, filter, purify water on the go, and in the home at a price affordable to all. 

I am here today to seek your help in getting this new portable water filtration system in the hands of all worldwide.

We have a right to live in a world where food and clean water is accessible to every human on this planet. It is a human right that should not barter or compromised with the well-being of all. As of right now, 780 million people don’t have access to a quality water source (www.cdc.gov ) I want to fix that.

As a father, I think a lot about my kids and the world I want them to grow older in. It’s hard to relay the promises of the great wonders of this world when there are kids without the basic necessity of clean water. I read about people traveling miles by foot to access water that not even cleaned. I think of the diseases that people contract due to the lack of clean water. So, I thought about how I can use solar light combined with low Ultraviolet light to power and clean water from any source. This product will allow anyone, anywhere, and any point to use this product with the power of the sun, and the ultraviolet light to purify the water.

This Waterworks product is clear, portable, and lightweight. You can see the water filtration activate within three minutes. It can filter a gallon of water at a time. It also has a self-cleaning mode that allows for reuse. The product’s shelf life is five years. And you don’t have to change a filter within this system.

This water filtration system using the sun to operate, so the cost of using this product after purchase is free. It also leaves less of a carbon footprint on the environment. The low cost of manufacturing the outcome yields a higher margin.

It has been reported that up to 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water supply, including cities in the US. This lack of clean water has killed 1.8 million people a year. 94% of these deaths were preventable if they had access to clean water(World Health Organization 2007). So what I am asking you today is to be part of the statistic that helps decrease this preventable problem. My product Waterworks could help prevent those deaths. It is an affordable, portable watering system that uses the power of the sun and the UV rays from the sun to clean the water.

We are currently in production, as of right now we are manufacturing out of a small factory in Virginia. Due to the size of the factory, we are only able to produce 5,000 a day, and we need to produce a minimum of 50,000 a day to meet the need. We are currently working with the local governments in Cambodia, so far, we have provided them with a 100,000. The cost to manufacture this product is $3.00 per unit. We would like to sell the product for $9.99; therefore, it’s at a price point that is affordable and profitable for all. The bulk price per unit will be $6.00.

Your investment will allow us to grow into a much bigger facility, therefore allowing us to increase our product and distribution. 

Please join me if you want to help save lives and leave a lasting footprint on this water. Give the right to clean water to all with an investment of $500, 000.00 for 15% share of my company Waterworks.

Describe your persuasive technique, and why you chose it (from the reading), I used the persuasive technique of Social Proof. The idea behind Social Proof to appear the Social Awareness of how they could contribute as a whole to being part of the solution and not the problem. In this pitch, I want the Sharks to see themselves not just as investors, but has solver/contributors to the lack of clean water problem (Keller 2015) 

References:

Global Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH). Center for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/wash_statistics.html

Combating Waterborne Diseases at the Household Level. World Health Organization. 2007. Part 1.

Keller, Larry. The Science of Persuasion. 2015. https://www.success.com/the-science-of-persuasion/

2nd response

 Belinda Pierce RE: Week 5 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Hello Professor Paulson and Classmates,

Have you ever watched the show Supernanny and wished that Jo Frost would show up at your door and help whip your children into shape? Are you frustrated with trying to work from home, home school your children, cook dinner and meet deadlines for you on line course? I am all too familiar with this scenario and know that this combination of responsibilities can be overwhelming. Well help is here! Nannybot is a customized companion that is programmed to fit your family needs including your beliefs. That’s right you heard it, Nannybot has the temperament, personality, beliefs that are preset by you. All Nannybot’s posses the skill and ability to cook, clean, home school multiple children, order groceries on line, take out the trash and recyclables. Nannybot responds to voice commands and can be preprogrammed. But that’s not all. Nannybot is trained to listen for an indefinite length of time. This has proven to be a great stress reducer and form of therapy especially during COVID-19 quarantine. Nannybot is currently being tested in 200 homes throughout the world and has had positive reviews. Nannybot was introduced into 30 homes prior to the Corona virus outbreak and since another 170 have been placed in homes. Parents are reporting less anxiety, more productivity and increased family time. Children have stated that Nannybot is like a teacher and grand mom in one. Couples have reported that their marriage and communication is better than ever. The couples who have reported this have also utilized Nannybot’s listening function. Today I have with me Nannybot who you will be able to interact with, you can ask Nannybot any question that you would like. (Allow judges to interact with Nannybot which is successful).

With your investment of $1,000,000, we can get another 200 Nannybots into needy homes within the next 60 days. Your investment will enable us to hire more technicians and meet the current demand for Nannybots. Current market price for Nannybot is $14,000 and production cost is $5000. Nannybot has been approved by major health insurance carriers and several major companies have purchased and  provided Nannybot for their employees. Nannybot is revolutionizing life as we know it and you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to invest at a 10% equity in the company. Can I count on your commitment?

Techniques:

1. Persuasive presentation that is emotional which brought to light the reality of society today as it tries to navigate this unprecedented time.  
2. Sales-described a need and how it can be filled.
3. Solve the problem-many people around the world are overwhelmed and in need of support and Nannybot supports the entire family.
4. Back it up with facts by sharing feedback and results from actually participants.
5. Ask for the sale-once presentation is over asking for the sale concludes the presentation and requests the commitment.

 Looking for Good A++ work for the following Assignment. Need done by Saturday October 18. No plagiarism please. Good quality work.  

 Continuing from the previous assignment, it is now important to consider  your approach to leading and managing your HR project. Tightly  structured projects tend to restrict cross-organizational communication.  As such, objectives originate at the top of the project and are  subdivided as they are passed down, resulting in little opportunity for  creative contributions. Effective leadership and managing of the project  can greatly improve communication and team contributions. 

Issue Papers (50%)

You will research and prepare a written analysis of two of the issues that you didn’t submit an analysis for (you can’t receive credit for both a paper and an analysis for the same issue).  The paper must be a minimum of 5 full pages in length and no longer than 6 pages in length. No more than two pages of the paper can be based on the two articles related to the issue or any other information from the textbook.  The paper must be single-spaced (not 1.15, which is the default setting for recent versions of Word) and printed using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1.25 inch margins on the side and 1 inch margins on the top and bottom (Office 2003 default in Margin settings in Page Layout on the Word header).  Also, please do not use any space saving techniques such as adding extra space between paragraphs (the first sentence of each paragraph should be indented), using bulleted or numbered items, using sub-titles or footnotes, including diagrams or tables, or including your name/paper title at the top of any of the five – six pages.  You will not receive full credit for a paper that has more than a few grammatical errors.  Your grade on the paper will be reduced if you do not follow these technical requirements.  In addition, you must attach a cover page that includes the topic you have chosen and a page of references at the end of your paper (the cover page and reference page do not count toward the 5 page requirement).  You must use at least four references in addition to the two textbook articles and none of the references should be other articles from the textbook.

In your critique, you should include your identification and analysis of the central issues related to your topic, your evaluation of the alternative perspectives related to your topic, and a description of your current stance on the issue you have chosen.  Please read the note regarding plagiarism in the class policies section of this syllabus.  Your paper should be submitted to me as a Word attachment to either a Blackboard or email message.  Information in the text of your paper must be properly cited using the method that is used in The Benefits of Globalization: An Economic Perspective (pp. 210 – 214) in the textbook.  Do not include any footnotes at the bottom of any of the five – six pages of your analysis.  In preparing the paper you should avoid using more than three direct quotes and no quote should be longer than two sentences.

While you may submit your paper at any time before the due date, the deadline for submitting your first paper is October 9 and the deadline for your second paper is December 4. You do not have to wait until the deadlines to submit your papers.

 List three processes in your organization that are considered “best practices” and describe how they meet the critical questions from Chapter 15 in the text. If your organization does not have a best practice, use the knowledge gained from the case studies and article reviews in class to describe your idea of a best practice. Respond to at least two of your fellow classmates’ postings. 

Best practices

Use of life cycle phases

Standardization and consistency

Use of templates [i.e., for statement of work (SOW), work breakdownstructure (WBS), risk management, etc.]

Providing military personnel in project management positions with ex-tended tours of duty at the same location

Use of integrated project teams (IPT)Control of contractor-generated scope changes

Use of earned value measurement” 

 “CRITICAL QUESTIONSThere are several questions that must be addressed before an activity is recog-nized as a best practice. Three frequently asked questions include:

Who determines that an activity is a best practice?

How do you properly evaluate what you think is best practice to validate that in fact it is a true best practice?

How do you get executives to recognize that best practices are true value-added activities and should be championed by executive management?” 

In completing your reading for the week you read through a great interview in Chapter 8 titled “An Interview with a CEO You Might Want to Work For.”  It provides great insight into the kind of leadership and strategy that would create a recipe for success.  Intrigued by the interview, you share it with Emma.  Like you, she finds it interesting  and asks you to write your own version of the interview.  Choose four of the questions asked by Cokins in the interview then write your own answers as though you were the CEO of CM Tech.  

Your interview paper should include the following key elements: 

1. Provide an introduction to your interview that explains the purpose of the interview (what value can you get from thinking through these questions). 
2. Choose a minimum of four questions used in the interview in the text.  You may add more of your own if you choose.  Be sure to include the question(s) in your paper.
3. Provide answers to each of the questions as though you were in the role of the CEO of CM Tech.  Support your answers with reasoning and examples or experiences.
4. Provide a conclusion to your interview that summarizes the key points.

Your report should outline the key concepts in each area listed above and provide complete examples as appropriate.  Be sure your report is a minimum of 4 pages, includes an introduction and conclusion paragraph, title page, and references page.  The title and references pages do not count toward the total page count.  

The report should be formatted in APA style and be supported by a minimum of one scholarly reference. Since CM Tech is a fictitious company, you may use great liberty in this assignment in creating or imagining the details needed in order to write your report.  

Discussion Question 2 (50 points)

Describe the areas that are typically addressed in developing leaders. What are specific issues to consider when developing women and members of minority groups?

Compensation: Direct and Indirect = Total Compensation (Research)

Per the textbook, compensation can come in the form of financial returns, tangible services, and benefits. The two types of compensation are direct and indirect. Direct consists of pay for work performed. Indirect consists of the perks and benefits associated with the position/employment.

Imagine that you are a human resources (HR) manager, and it is your responsibility to identify data to help strategize, benchmark, and develop proper pay compensation for all positions within the organization. There are tons of software, vendors, and/or other services available to help with developing the pay grades, levels, and/or categories. Some sites you may consider using include the www.bls.govwebsite, where you can search via the  Occupational Outlook Handbook and the  www.onetonline.gov website where you can select career choice, scroll down to Wages & Employment Trends, click Local Salary Info, then select  State.

For this assignment, you will create an eight- to ten-slide PowerPoint presentation. You will first choose a job title and a location to present the findings/results. Imagine that you are presenting to your company leaders, and ensure that you identify the following components:

• core compensation (direct compensation),
• benefits (indirect compensation), and
• benchmark benefits with the industry average.

As you create the content slides for your presentation, be sure to use the speaker notes function to explain the content in detail for each of the slides. 

Note: Keep the 6×6 PowerPoint rule in mind (i.e., slides should only include six to seven lines of content with no more than six to seven words per line). Any illustrations should relate to the content being discussed. Be creative! 

Include a title slide and a references slide in your presentation; however, please note that these slides do not count toward meeting the total slide count requirement.

Purpose 

In this project, you will gain an understanding of the control function in a business setting.  You will compare actual performance with standards, and measure the progress toward the organizational goals, addressing any deviations through corrective action.

Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment

• develop measures and assess outcomes against plans and standards to improve organizational effectiveness

How to Set Up the Paper

Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced using 12-point font.  The final product will be 3-4 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.  Write clearly and concisely. 

Create a title page with a title, course number and section, your name and the instructor’s name.

Scenario

The following chart displays the results of the first year’s production of a new electric-car produced by Sleek Motors.  The table was created from data supplied by the company’s entire production department managed by Isaac Newton, as a means of controlling production output.   You recently joined the production department as a quality assurance associate after grading with a degree in business.   Your manager, Tomas has asked you to do an analysis on the first year’s production results.  Tomas indicated that this information will be used by the Vice President in his evaluation of areas of improvement, change, or processes used by the production department in the production of the mini-car.  The company aims for the highest possible quality products for consumers. 

The chart below describes the standards set by the department and the results for each branch of Sleek Motors.  A comparison of the standard to the results allows the reader to form conclusions about the success or failure of the production department to meet the goals envisioned by the company. It also allows the reader to recognize patterns from the data from which conclusions can be drawn as to the relationship between elements (e.g. cost expended vs time expended; those who spent more time had a higher cost).

MetricsStandardFort WayneGeorgetownKoenigseggKansas CityLingottoTotal Cost to Manufacture (per unit)13,50015,25014,10012,75016,00014,250Manufacturing Cycle Time (time to complete single vehicle – in hours)151816121214Yield (percentage of cars produced to specifications first time without rework)98%99%97%96.50%97.50%95.15%Defective Rate/Recall Rate2%1%3%3.50%2.50%4.85%Scrap Rate2%3%4%2.50%2%1.90%Average Production Downtime0.50%1%1.50%0.75%0.50%0.75%Training Time (hours per month)863574Shipping Problems/Damage (per 10,000 units)124213Safety Incident per Employee1.50%2.25%0.75%3%2%1.90%Number of units manufactured per year45,00043,00027,00042,50048,00045,500Utilization Rate (Capacity rate facility is utilizing during available production time)81.82%78.18%49.09%77.27%87.27%82.73%

Use the following headings and instructions to complete the project:

Introduction

• Write an Introduction paragraph.  The Introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper and will be used to describe to the reader the intent of the paper explaining the main points covered in the paper.  This intent should be understood prior to reading the remainder of the paper so the reader knows exactly what is being covered in the paper. 
• Consider writing the introduction last to ensure that all of the main points are covered.

 Controls

• Explain what control means in a business setting
• Explain why Sleek Motors needs to be concerned with the results for the electric-car

Standard Specifications

• Compare the actual performance with the standards for the electric-car drawing conclusions from what is evident from the data in the table.  Make sure to discuss each standard and explain the results for each branch.
• Analyze the deviations between the branches and the standards for each metric. 
• Determine whether more control is necessary or if the standard should be changed.  Explain the reasoning.

Corrective Action 

• Explain how implementing Total Quality Management can develop solutions to resolve Sleek Motors’ issues with meeting the standards and/or make changes to processes or behaviors.

Conclusion

Create a concluding paragraph.  The Conclusion summarizes the main topics discussed in the paper.

References

Review the Paper 

Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present.

The following are specific requirements that you will follow.  Use the checklist to mark off that you have followed each specific requirement.  

Checklist

Specific Project Requirements

Proofread your paper

Read and use the grading rubric while completing the paper to ensure all requirements are met that will lead to the highest possible grade. 

Third person writing is required.  Third person means that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).  If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person. 

Contractions are not used in business writing, so do not use them.  

Paraphrase and do not use direct quotations.  Paraphrase means you do not use more than four consecutive words from a source document.  Removing quotation marks and citing is inappropriate.  Instead put a passage from a source document into your own words and attribute the passage to the source document.  There should be no passages with quotation marks.  Using more than four consecutive words from a source document would require direct quotation marks.  Changing words from a passage does not exclude the passage from having quotation marks.   If more than four consecutive words are used from source documents, this material will not be included in the grade.  

You are expected to use the research and weekly course materials to develop the analysis and support the reasoning.   There should be a robust use of the course material.  Material used from a source document must be cited and referenced.  A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.  Changing words from a passage does not exclude the passage from having quotation marks.   

Use in-text citations and provide a reference list that contains the reference associated with each in-text citation.

You may not use books in completing this problem set unless part of the course material.  Also, do not use a dictionary, Wikipedia or Investopedia or similar sources.

Provide the page or paragraph number in every in-text citation presented.  Since the eBook does not have page numbers, include the chapter title and topic heading.  If using a video, provide the minutes and second of the cited material.