These are two separate discussion posts not one paper. Both discussion posts need to be completed. Any references used should be in APA format and cited in the body of the posts as well as a reference section.

Barriers to Organizational Development

In Chapter Nine of the textbook, the author discusses the concept of organizational development. Although organizational development can be an effective way for companies to remain competitive, only about two-thirds of change efforts are actually successful. Why do you believe organizational development is so difficult?

Think of a barrier to organizational development that you have personally experienced as an employee or that stands out to you as being common. Explain why you believe this barrier is challenging for organizations as well as what you would do to overcome it, if you were faced with change in your organization.

Post should be at least 250 words in length. Support claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Reference:

Kreps, G. L. (2011). Communication in organizations [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu

Mediated Communication in Organizations

Mediated communication and social media (e.g., email, blogs, Facebook, Skype, and Twitter) have played a major role in changing the way that organizations engage in communication with their customers and with employees internally. Communicating through electronic media is referred to as mediated communication. There are pros and cons to using mediated communication in the work environment. How do you believe mediated communication has improved organizational communication? How has it hurt organizational communication? Provide examples to illustrate your point.

Post should be at least 250 words in length. Support claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Since economic efficiency is typically a business orientedconcept, let’s have an example of a business model. When itcomes to variables that could create efficiency in the market, it isbetter to focus on sources that can help manage competitive advantagefor the continual existence of an organization. These are: service,innovation, quality, speed, and cost. Identifying the type of servicedelivery mechanism that is preferred by the customer is veryimportant. Then, whatever goods and services produced with a newinnovative addition can stimulate the tests of customers. This cancreate additional value to create the desired quality. The speed ofthe delivery of goods and services can also matter, particularly uponthe distribution of perishable items. Then comes cost competitiveness,which involves the prices of similar items set by different firms. Ifa firm/facility/agency/ business whatever name you may give to theorganization, if it meets its objectives with less wastage ofresources to produce/distribute the goods and services with adequatereturn, then economic efficiency can be maintained. What can a publicmanager learn from this scenario? What do you think? The questionshave been forwarded to all members of the course.

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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to assess marketing concepts and situations from an entrepreneurial manager’s point of view. Concepts and relationships are discussed with a special focus on aligning one’s ethics and values with their business actions and understanding the unique differences in marketing strategy planning for domestic business versus business abroad.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Marketing: Ch. 7: pg. 177-191; Ch. 16: pg. 438-440; Week 5 video

Scenario: Imagine you are an entrepreneur launching a business planning to operate both domestically and abroad. You are currently developing your marketing plan and strategies.

Develop a 1,050-word analysis addressing the following:

• Describe your organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Explain how these values will be aligned to your own personal brand identity, ethics, and values when doing business, planning strategies, and solving problems.
• Discuss at least two concepts from class that are elements of a marketing plan and are important tools to your entrepreneurial business’ success. Discuss how the concepts help align the organization’s values with your values. Explain the reasoning leading to these conclusions.
• Select two of the following departments and explain marketing’s role in coordinating their distinct functions:
  • Distribution
  • Customer Service
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Research and Design
  • Sales
  • Operations or Manufacturing
• Compare and contrast how culture is likely to impact domestic marketing strategies versus what the company may encounter when doing business abroad such as cultural norms, economics, politics, and legal systems.
• Explain the actions the company can take to ensure that it evolves with the target at home and the countries it does business in.
• Discuss any emerging marketing trends that may affect your business.

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources with one being from either the text, video material, or the University Library.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Ten Principles of Economics and the Data of Macroeconomics

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this is assignment is for students to review the basic principles of economics and the circular flow model, which shows how markets coordinate the flow of goods and money within an economy. Students will learn how society allocates its scarce resources and how economists are both scientists and policymakers. Students will define GDP and CPI and how they are calculated.

Assignment Steps

Resources: National Bureau of Economic Research; Principles of Macroeconomics: Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Scenario: Your organization’s CEO is concerned that members of the strategic planning committee are not familiar with current economic thought and principles. The CEO has assigned you the task of developing a report to introduce some of these thoughts and principles.

Develop a 1,050-word report to the members of the strategic planning committee which includes the following information:

• How are economists both scientists and policymakers?
• Using the circular flow model, explain how markets coordinate the flow of money and goods in an economy.
• How is a nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) and defined and calculated?
• How is the consumer price index (CPI) constructed and why it is an imperfect measurement of the cost of living?

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Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 1: Ten Principles of Economics

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 2: Thinking Like an Economist

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 7: Consumers, Producers, and the Efficiency of Markets

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 6: Supply, Demand, and Government Policies

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 5: Elasticity and Its Application

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 4: The Market Forces of Supply and Demand

Principles of Macroeconomics, Ch. 3: Interdependence and the Gains From Trade

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Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to provide students an opportunity to apply research on motivation and satisfaction to the analysis of their individual behavior and environment.

Assignment Steps

Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint^® presentation describing your Outer Game and Inner Game. See Ch. 3 of Mastering Leadership for these concepts.

Include the following:

• Your leadership role and environment.
• The leadership process in your Outer Game.
• The leadership competencies in your Outer Game.
• The leadership consciousness in your Inner Game.
• Insights from this analysis.
• Two actions you will take for growth and development.
• Include detailed speaker notes, supporting citations, and references.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

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