MCROY AEROSPACE

McRoy Aerospace was a highly profitable company building cargo planes and refueling tankers for the armed forces. It had been doing this for more than fifty years and was highly successful. But because of a downturn in the government’s spending on these types of planes, McRoy decided to enter the commercial aviation aircraft business, specifically wide-body planes that would seat up to 400 passengers, and compete head on with Boeing and Airbus Industries.

During the design phase, McRoy found that the majority of the commercial airlines would consider purchasing its plane provided that the costs were lower than the other aircraft manufacturers. While the actual purchase price of the plane was a consideration for the buyers, the greater interest was in the life-cycle cost of maintaining the operational readiness of the aircraft, specifically the maintenance costs. 

Operations and support costs were a considerable expense and maintenance requirements were regulated by the government for safety reasons. The airlines make money when the planes are in the air rather than sitting in a maintenance hangar. Each maintenance depot maintained an inventory of spare parts so that, if a part did not function properly, the part could be removed and replaced with a new part. The damaged part would be sent to the manufacturer for repairs or replacement. Inventory costs could be significant but were considered a necessary expense to keep the planes flying. 

One of the issues facing McRoy was the mechanisms for the eight doors on the aircraft. Each pair of doors had their own mechanisms which appeared to be restricted by their location in the plane. If McRoy could come up with a single design mechanism for all four pairs of doors, it would significantly lower the inventory costs for the airlines as well as the necessity to train mechanics on one set of mechanisms rather than four. On the cargo planes and refueling tankers, each pair of doors had a unique mechanism. For commercial aircrafts, finding one design for all doors would be challenging.

Mark Wilson, One of the department managers at McRoy’s design center, assigned Jack, the best person he could think of to work on this extremely challenging project. If anyone could accomplish it, it was Jack. If Jack could not do it, Mark sincerely believed it could not be done. 

The successful completion of this project would be seen as a value-added opportunity for McRoy’s customers and could make a tremendous difference from a cost and efficiency standpoint. McRoy would be seen as an industry leader in life-cycle costing, and this could make the difference in getting buyers to purchase commercial planes from McRoy Aerospace. 

The project was to design an opening/closing mechanism that was the same for all of the doors. Until now, each door could have a different set of open/close mechanisms, which made the design, manufacturing, maintenance, and installation processes more complex, cumbersome, and costly. 

Without a doubt, Jack was the best—and probably the only—person to make this happen even though the equipment engineers and designers all agreed that it could not be done. Mark put all of his cards on the table when he presented the challenge to Jack. He told him wholeheartedly that his only hope was for Jack to take on this project and explore it from every possible, out-of-the-box angle he could think of. But Jack said right off the bat that this may not be possible. Mark was not happy hearing Jack say this right away, but he knew Jack would do his best.

Jack spent two months looking at the problem and simply could not come up with the solution needed. Jack decided to inform Mark that a solution was not possible. Both Jack and Mark were disappointed that a solution could not be found.

“I know you’re the best, Jack,” stated Mark. “I can’t imagine anyone else even coming close to solving this critical problem. I know you put forth your best effort and the problem was just too much of a challenge. Thanks for trying. But if I had to choose one of your co-workers to take another look at this project, who might have even half a chance of making it happen? Who would you suggest? I just want to make sure that we have left no stone unturned,” he said rather glumly.

Mark’s words caught Jack by surprise. Jack thought for a moment and you could practically see the wheels turning in his mind. Was Jack thinking about who could take this project on and waste more time trying to find a solution? No, Jack’s wheels were turning on the subject of the challenging problem itself. A glimmer of an idea whisked through his brain and he said, “Can you give me a few days to think about some things, Mark?” he asked pensively.

Mark had to keep the little glimmer of a smile from erupting full force on his face. “Sure, Jack,” he said. “Like I said before, if anyone can do it, it’s you. Take all the time you need.” A few weeks later, the problem was solved and Jack’s reputation rose to even higher heights than before.

QUESTIONS

1. What should Mark have done if Jack still was not able to resolve the problem?

2. Would it make sense for Mark to assign this problem to someone else now, after Jack could not solve the problem the second time around?

Minimum 400-450 words

No plagiarism

 

Competency

Classify the components of project planning.

Scenario

In your role as a Project Manager for Kingston-Bryce Limited you have been assigned to create a risk mitigation plan. Risk mitigation is a key component of project planning because you are trying to look at all of the alternatives while planning everything for a project. The Board of Directors for Kingston-Bryce Limited (KBL) is eager to move forward with the acquisition of their competitor. The acquisition of the competitor will enable KBL to expand operations and triple their workforce and will take 18 months to complete with a projected cost of $5 million. The project could be at risk because there have been rumors that another buyer has entered a bid to buy KBL’s competitor. In order for this acquisition to be successful, you will need to use your project management skills to ensure success and that the project stays on budget and time.

Instructions

Your task is to create a risk mitigation plan in Microsoft Word to ensure that KBL has documentation to complete the acquisition. Detail the risks the project may be subjected to and what actions will be taken to minimize the impact of these risks on your project. You will need to create a list of risks that could potentially happen in the project. Be creative!

Think about examples such as cost, contractual, financial, political, or technical risks that might occur when launching a project. A key point to remember is that risks are broken down into the following broad categories, which should be included in your plan:

• Risk avoidance
• Risk sharing
• Risk reduction
• Risk transfer

Resources

• Business Writing
• Grammar Checking – How do I create a Grammarly account?

Grading Rubric

F

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Did not Submit

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Competence

Proficiency

Mastery

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Used unclear verbiage about risk avoidance in the risk mitigation plan.

Evaluated risk avoidance in the risk mitigation plan.

Clearly evaluated risk avoidance in the risk mitigation plan.

Comprehensively evaluated risk avoidance in a well-written risk mitigation plan.

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Used unclear verbiage about risk sharing in the risk mitigation plan.

Assessed risk sharing in the risk mitigation plan.

Clearly assessed risk sharing in the risk mitigation plan.

Comprehensively assessed risk sharing in a well-written risk mitigation plan.

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Used unclear verbiage about risk reduction in the risk mitigation plan.

Analyzed risk reduction in the risk mitigation plan.

Clearly analyzed risk reduction in the risk mitigation plan.

Comprehensively analyzed risk reduction in a well-written risk mitigation plan.

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Used unclear verbiage about risk transfer in the risk mitigation plan.

Determined risk transfer in the risk mitigation plan.

Clearly determined risk transfer in the risk mitigation plan.

Comprehensively determined risk transfer in a well-written risk mitigation plan.

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Used unclear verbiage about actions to take to minimize the impact of risks in the risk mitigation plan.

Recommended actions to take to minimize the impact of risks in the risk mitigation plan.

Clearly recommended actions to take to minimize the impact of risks in the risk mitigation plan.

Comprehensively recommended actions to take to minimize the impact of risks in a well-written risk mitigation plan.

  

Why is it important to understand the concepts of inflation, present  value, and future value of money as Saudi Arabia moves towards Saudi  Vision 2030? What are some of the important terms and concepts that  managers must understand in making decisions in today’s global  environment? How will these factors affect Saudi Vision 2030?

Search the Internet for an academic or  industry-related article. Select an article that relates to these  concepts and explain how it relates to doing business in Saudi Arabia.

For your discussion post, your first step is to summarize the  article in two paragraphs, describing what you think are the most  important points made by the authors (remember to use citations where  appropriate). For the second step, include the reference listing with a  hyperlink to the article. Do not copy the article into your post and  limit your summary to two paragraphs. Let your instructor know if you  have any questions and enjoy your search.

You are required to reply to at least two peer discussion question  post answers to this weekly discussion question and/or your instructor’s  response to your posting. These post replies need to be substantial and  constructive in nature. They should add to the content of the post and  evaluate/analyze that post answer. Normal course dialogue doesn’t  fulfill these two peer replies but is expected throughout the course.  Answering all course questions is also required.

 

Required

• Hanif, M. (2019). Islamic mortgages: principles and practice. International Journal of Emerging Markets, 14(5), 967-987.
• Keffala, M. R. (2020). How using derivative instruments and purposes affects  performance of Islamic banks? Evidence from CAMELS approach. Global Finance Journal.
• Soualhi, Y. (2017). Challenges of developing a takāful retirement annuity plan  in Malaysia. ISRA  International Journal of Islamic Finance, 9(1), 95-99.
• Chapter  5 PowerPoint slides  in Foundations of Finance – The Time  Value of Money
• STA Law Firm. (2019). Saudi  Arabia: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new commercial mortgage law of 2018.   Retrieved from  https://www.mondaq.com/saudiarabia/securitization-structured-finance/790224/the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia39s-new-commercial-mortgage-law-of-2018

  Topic 2 DQ 2 reply to  Khurshida

Spiritual health is that aspect of our well-being which organizes the values, the relationships, and the meaning and purpose of our lives. Patients and healthcare professionals alive have experienced a growing recognition of the importance of spiritual health as a foundation for physical health and well-being. As a reformed healthcare system places greater emphasis on etiology and prevention as opposed to relief of symptoms, creative and holistic partnerships between the medical profession and spiritual care givers can and will emerge. The opportunities for fusing the causes of scientific medicine and spiritual enlightenment have never been stronger (Falvo, 2011). Nurses should be open to discuss psychological aspects with patients who are strictly believe religion. Open communication can help patients to get effective care.

 

References

Falvo, D. R. (2011). 4-6. In Effective patient education a guide to increased adherence(4th ed. (pp. 81-159). Retrieved from https://viewer.gcu.edu/RQBKXW

TOPIC 2 DQ2 reply to Diane

A health care professional could have reservations about many things when carry for Sister Mary.  I know I did the fist time I cared for a nun and a priest!  They are so calm, quiet and pious its almost awkward.  I cared for the absolutely sweetest nun that had pancreatic cancer.  She refused pain meds and never missed a day of mass or saying the rosary.  They are very private and a male nurse or caregiver is out of the question for women.  I have no had that experience with the priests however. Health care professionals may feel as though they are being judged by the nun as well; a lot of nuns were nurses as well.  The health care professional could feel uncomfortable with the holy articles as well.  I feel like a lot of these issues are due to lack of education and it can and does happen.  I feel like hospital orientation should go over a quick religious education for their particular facility demographics for all staff.

    

Module Readings:

Complete the following readings early in the module:

• Read the overview for the Module 
• From the textbook, The leadership challenge (5th ed.), read the following chapter:
  • Leadership is Everyone’s Business

  

Module Overview:

In this Module, you synthesize your understanding of  the concepts covered in the course and bring it all together to explore  the future of leadership. You will explore trends in leadership, the  workforce, and organizations and discuss the implications going forward.  You will also explore the leadership competencies that must emerge or  evolve for leaders to be effective in the 21st century.

The Future of Leadership

The major trend for the future seems to have two common themes—  bringing back the human dimension into the leadership domain and the  importance of transformational leadership, where the leader focuses on  leading others by creating a motivating environment so that employees  can develop and grow. Current trends have developed in response to the  complex challenges of the 21st century. Current organizations are faced  with a more competitive global market and rapid advancement of  technology and innovation. This demands leaders to be agile and  responsive.

Future trends will present additional leadership challenges as global  markets continue to grow and technologies continue to improve  productivity and work conditions. As multicultural aspects continue to  be incorporated into the workplace and expectations for social  responsibility and sustainable business practices continue to become  more prominent, leaders of tomorrow will have to resolve a variety of  dilemmas.

The approach to meeting these enormous challenges rests in using  people’s knowledge and expertise to enhance organizational performance.  Future leaders will still be required to respond to stakeholders’  expectations and make profitable decisions, but they will need to be  more responsive and willing to adjust to the demands of the entire  workplace situation.

Additionally, leaders in the future will need to remain up to date  with technology and display the ability to incorporate these  technological evolutions into their workplace operations and  communications. Staying up to date with the latest advancements will  enable leaders to be more receptive and open to newer opportunities as  they are presented. Future leaders will thus need to be ready to face  many more challenges than those faced by current leaders.

Instructions:

Both leadership and organizational strategy in the next decade will see  major trends affecting the way organizations conduct business. These  include the deployment of more technology to extend reach and access,  increased globalization, increased diversity, more focus on extended  supply chains, and a more nomadic workforce. In this assignment, you  will consider these trends and analyze how they may impact your selected  organization and what actions are necessary to get ready to address  these trends. 

You have been appointed by your organization (either a hypothetical one  or one you are familiar with) to prepare its Workforce 2020 executive  report.  

The report should be as detailed as possible for the CEO of your  organization. That means it should include the key points of your  research, analysis, and findings. The report should also contain  examples of specific application to your company in a clear, concise,  and informative document.

In The previous assignment Titled:  (Supplied in an attachment)https://www.homeworkmarket.com/questions/assignment-working-ahead-required-assignmentworkforce-2020-executive-report

Assignment 2: Working Ahead: Required Assignment—Workforce 2020 Executive Report, you began your research on Workforce 2020. In this module, you will expand on the work you did in the previous assignment Titled:   

Assignment 2: Working Ahead: Required Assignment—Workforce 2020 Executive Report. Take the assignment Titled: Assignment: Working Ahead: Required Assignment—Workforce 2020 Executive Report paper, and incorporate the items below into your work. Be sure to use  the module readings, Argosy University online library resources, and the  Internet, including federal guidelines. Select at least 3–4 scholarly  resources for use in this assignment.   

 

Complete the following:

1. Analyze your organization in its present form. Explain your  organization’s structure, workforce diversity, market/customer  diversity, and communications technology.
2. Forecast future trends. Identify the economic, social, demographic,  and workforce parameters that are expected to be in the U.S. in the year  2020. Explain how those trends will or will not be reflected in your  organization. Consider addressing the following:
   1. What are the general workforce trends?
   2. How will these trends impact your industry?
   3. What are the general trends in leadership/management that are impacting your organization?
3. Synthesize data and recommend changes needed for the future.  Identify and recommend leader, organizational, and workforce trends that  must be considered for change in the larger macro environment (for  example, advances in technology or globalization) in your organization.  Identify related outcomes for each specific topic: Consider addressing  the following:
   1. What leadership actions should the organization take?
   2. What competencies will be needed?
   3. What does the organization need to do to be prepared? To conduct a holistic assessment of your selected organization and  the challenges and opportunities it faces in addressing the noted  trends, consider some of the concepts listed below as you develop your  recommendations for the organization. It is not necessary to include all  the concepts, but you should include 2–3 of them to do a thorough  analysis. For example, leadership models and diversity management are  likely to be pivotal areas for the organization. You could talk about  the environment trends that were noted in the beginning of this  assignment and then discuss how leadership practices and approaches in  your selected organization may have to change to meet or address those  trends.
       
4. Analyze how the following concepts apply to your organization: 
   • Diversity management
   • Leadership models
   • Ethics
   • Decision-making models
   • Problem solving
   • Conflict management processes 

 

Ensure that your paper includes the following:

• An integrated report with an introduction and summary
• A set of recommendations that will enable the organization to meet the expected challenges of 2020
• Trends in your own organization
• 3–4 credible, cited sources supporting your projections

 Support your assertions using the selected scholarly resources. 

Your final product will be in a Word document and be approximately 12–15  pages in length and utilize 5–7 scholarly sources in your research. Plagiarism Free, Turned-in on time  

 This is A Final-Term Assignment and Needs to Be treated as such…

All Assignment Details and  Qualifications Followed, Running-Heads   Included, Pages Numbered, Cover  Page Included, reference Page Included   Paragraphs Indented, Questions Included Followed By the Answers, Follow    Grading Criteria,   main heading should be centered; all new   paragraphs  should be indented;   paper should have been right ragged,   not right  justified; references,   should always go on a standalone   page.  abstracts are not usually  indented; should be right ragged, and   not  right justified.  acronyms  should be spelled out when using them   for  the first time, for example  HR.   references as listed are APA    standard.   When you  submit your  papers through turnitin.com, you    overall  similarity  index  score  should not be exceedingly high,  with   ten to  fifteen percent  being  the  maximum,   acronyms should  be   spelled out  when using them for the   first time, for example HR,     abstracts are not  usually indented;  should  be right ragged, and  not   right justified,   Please work on your  APA  formatting of  citations. I   hae provided the  APA resource cite for  you. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01,       Please work on using literature within the span of the last 5   years,      keep in mind there should not be any one, two, or three   sentence   paragraphs 

Your response should be  thorough and address all components of the   discussion question in  detail, include citations of all sources, where   needed, according to the  APA Style, and demonstrate accurate  spelling,  grammar, and punctuation. Your  paper should be  written in a clear, concise, and organized manner;  demonstrate ethical  scholarship in accurate representation and  attribution of sources; and  display accurate spelling, grammar, and  punctuation. 

Reminder:

In this executive report make sure that you will  build from your previous paper Titled: Working Ahead: Required Assignment-Workforce 2020 Executive Report. This will bring the work of  the class full circle. Support your predictions and suggestions with  scholarly resources and empirical evidence. Use the research completed  to offer strong, confident content. The executive report should include a  cover letter, a title page, a reference page, and sections addressing  the topics listed. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Large  tables and figures should be in the Appendix section of the paper. 

 By Tuesday May 23, 2018, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area. 

Assignment Components Proficient & Max Points:

     

Content Knowledge: Understanding

Communicates understanding of the organizations structure.

Response incorporates analysis and synthesis of central concepts of the assigned topic.
 

 Response reflects understanding of the nature of the specific topic  within the discipline and its applications in contemporary times.
 

Response provides necessary details and specific examples.  /100 pts.     

Content Knowledge: Application Component 1

Communicates the ability to explain how economic, social,  demographic, and workforce trends will be reflected in an organization.

Response demonstrates a working command of the disciplinary content knowledge.
 

Response examines the specific issue within the context of the topic area  using relevant details and examples.
 

 Response analyzes the specific aspect of the issue to applicable areas  within the discipline and their relevance to real world contexts.
 

Response is adequately supported by current and relevant literature .  /40 pts.     

Content Knowledge: Application Component 2

Communicates the ability to recommend leader, organizational, and  workforce trends to be considered in the larger macro environment, and  Identify related outcomes for each specific topic.

Response demonstrates a working command of the disciplinary content knowledge .
 

Response examines the specific issue within the context of the topic area  using relevant details and examples.
 

 Response analyzes the specific aspect of the issue to applicable areas  within the discipline and their relevance to real world contexts.
 

Response is adequately supported by current and relevant literature.  /100 pts.     

Written Communication/Personal Effectiveness

Conveys through written word understanding and application of the essential assignment components.

Writing is concise and clear in content, language use, grammar, organization, and sentence structure.
 

Writing is free of major grammatical and usage errors.  /60 pts.    

Total:    /300 pts )