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Of the myriad of articles that could be potentially assigned to students, my selections would center on the most practical and pragmatic aspects of project management. I'd also orient the articles more to case studies and away from the highly theoretically based, equation-centric studies of product management constraint theory and modeling. I'd want to infuse a sense of enthusiasm and insight into how project management is transforming enterprise globally and making them more competitive in the process. With criterion in mind the first article would be a study of how project management was able to completely turn around a major telecommunications network project and get it back on track and achieved in the city of Los Angeles (Imam, Dhillon, 1989). This case study brings the very pragmatic aspects of how project management theories can transform the most complex and cost-constrained projects, taking what would surely be a failed initiative and making it successful. The successful completion of the telecommunications network throughout Los Angeles in this first article shows what's possible with project management techniques and strategies applied to very complex, potentially challenging situations. In keeping with this case-based approach to showing the value of project management, the second article centers on how European Aerospace plc was able to also transform its core operations and stay competitive in turbulent markets as a result of successful project management planning, execution and continual monitoring (Quayle, 1999). What makes this second article such an excellent study for anyone looking to teach project management is the coverage of concepts, frameworks and advanced scheduling techniques while also concentrating on customer-centered growth of the business (Quayle, 1999). Staying customer-centric is another factor or variable the company had to contend with while keeping a very complex project continually moving forward. The ability to intermediate across so many factors and still emerge successful and on schedule differentiates this article from many others that are otherwise comparable from a case study standpoint (Quayle, 1999). The third article or study I would recommend is one that deals with the toughest aspect of project management, which is change management. The article, Selling Project Management to Senior Executives: The Case for Avoiding Crisis Sales (Thomas, Delisle, Jugdev, Buckle, 2002), shows just how difficult it is to make change permanent in any complex project management scenario. This article provides useful insights into how best to overcome resistance to change and keep a project moving forward. The ability of a project manager to gain consensus and keep a project moving forward is also shown, which is a critical skill for anyone teaching others how to manage projects as well. Finally, this study touches on the most critical skills that any practitioner or professor needs to have a mastery of, both in theory and practice, and that is how to get projects done with people who may not always buy into the direction and concepts, schedules and costs, of the project. Change management is very critical in project management and must be covered in this set of three articles.

The study looks into various computer crimes and how they can be solved. It lay out some of the cases which had been taken to court and the jury acquitted them due to lack of proper evidence. It further analyzes the procedures which should be used to process information and determined whether it value prosecution of not. In conclusion the paper present how computer crimes should be presented before the jury.

This is a presentation on the IMC plan for Volkswagen on the basis of the following. Prepare a 15 minute presentation (slides plus script) that covers: 1. Title page - title, name/(s), date 2. Overview of the presentation - topics covered 3. Purpose of the report 4. Description of the material/ research you used to compile the report. 5. Description of outcome of your investigations (i.e. findings from each section of the report) 6. Reflection What did you learn about the report process and your ability to complete it? 7. References - provide a list of references using Harvard referencing style (see CSH) 8. Presentation (appearance of slides - appropriate fonts, backgrounds, images, etc.)

Objective of this course work is to explore the strategy to be used for the risk identification and risk management within the construction project. The study discusses risk identification, risk management, data collection and risk analysis. The study uses a case study to demonstrate the importance of risk management within the construction industry. The findings of the case study reveal that risk plan is critical before the project implementation. The risk plan will be used to identify the known and unknown risks during the project lifecycle and the method to manage these risks. The study suggests for further research on the risk management procedure within a complex construction project.

Buckman Laboratories had been founded in 1945 by Dr. Stanley Buckman. During the 50s, the company already had customers from the leather, paint, coatings or plastics industries. Internationalization followed during the…

¶ … Biblical Hope" from the perspective of an Evangelical Christian and as to what exactly "Biblical Hope" means. Further this paper will examine what the Holy Bible has to say about hope and will contrast "Biblical…

Author Sharon Kemp, in her work "The hidden workforce: volunteer's learning in the Olympics" sets out to understand the motives behind those called to volunteer in what she deems "mega events" such as the Olympics in this case. In comparing volunteers from the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway and the 1994 Summer Games held in Sydney, Australia, Kemp was able to analyze and interpret the reasoning and motivation behind the many hundreds of volunteers' decisions to join in on these monumental events. In beginning with this simple research question, Kemp is able to use a distinct set of methodological means to undertake her research experiment and evidently interpret its results. In viewing Kemp's approach, one can specifically see where her approach exceeds an acceptable research standard as well as where her research methods stand to be improved.

In the case, Wolfgang Keller at Königsbräu-TAK (A) by Jon N. Gabarro the dilemmas are presented of having a subordinate, Dmitri Brodsky entirely unsuited for the role of running sales at global brewery leader Königsbräu's Ukrainian subsidiary, Königsbräu-TAK A.E. Königsbräu's senior management team, the Vorstand however sees having him on staff as a benefit given his knowledge of the Ukrainian market, depth of experience relative to the younger staff members, and industry reputation as an expert in sales and distribution. These are all reasonable expectations for Königsbräu's Vorstand to have, yet in reality Mr. Brodsky is failing. The many conflicts he has with Wolfgang (Wolf) Keller, his lack of social interaction with customers, distributors, his own sales force and others is troubling. The industry is one that is fueled on trust, the most critical asset any commercial director has in their career and professional arsenal. Mr. Brodsky fails to realize that his lack of social interaction and cold, aloof manner are making him less and less trusted by his boss, his sales team reporting to him, distributors and the entire organization. In short, he is creating the ideal set of circumstances to get himself fired. If all this wasn't enough, he also vigorously defends his performance when there are example after example of it being less than optimum, showing a lack of self-awareness as well.

The paper focuses on the current strategic management structure that is employed at the Coca-Cola Company. The paper starts off with a brief introduction and SWOT analysis followed by detailed Ansoff strategic application within the Coca-Cola Company followed by an update of the company and a conclusion summarizing the conclusions.

In the face of economic downturn, many corporations have been forced to make difficult decisions concerning layoffs and downsizing. However, according to the case study here, CGMS is unwilling to take this step. Therefore, as an alternative, the discussion here offers recommendations on making improvements to company structure, to existing IT systems, to leadership organization and to internal training that are designed to preserve the company's considerable virtues until the economy returns to form.