Identify the four phases of the project life cycle and the 5 phases of the process group life cycle and discuss the difference between both.

Identify the four phases of the project life cycle and the 5 phases of the process group life cycle and discuss the difference between both.
Identify and explain one of the tools and techniques used in project scheduling, (examples, Gantt chart, Network Diagrams, WBS, PERT, CPM) and explain how it can be used to manage or control the schedule.

Discuss the elements that are key indicators of the organization’s growth of its capacity.

Discuss how and what technology is used in a researched organization to forecast growth.

Discuss the elements that are key indicators of the organization’s growth of its capacity.

Discuss how the capacity in the organization can enable the processing of active requests for goods and services.

Visually illustrate with an infographic the relationship between a key element of capacity and organizational ability to produce and deliver orders for the organizational goods and services.

Discuss a company that may benefit from using this customer-based corporate valuation.

Description

1) Provide a summary of the attached article How to Value a Company by Analyzing its Customers – HBR 2020.pdf

2)Discuss a company that may benefit from using this customer-based corporate valuation.

3)If you find a piece (e.g., newspaper, magazine article, etc.) relevant to the article selected for the discussion, please provide a URL or a pdf.

Format: word document or pdf. Times New Roman, 12 points, Double spaced, please no longer than 2 pages.

Explain the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how it differs from business ethics.

Explain the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how it differs from business ethics.

Propose the benefits of effective CSR. For example, does effective CSR boost the bottom line? If so, why? Does an effective CSR program impact attracting talent to the organization? Can CSR attract investors?

Contrast those benefits with any drawbacks to CSR. For example, how do organizations balance shareholder and stockholder interest? What are the costs of creating and maintaining a CSR program?

Identify the role of organizational values in CSR.

Now that you have looked at the pros and cons of CSR and the role of organizational values, add the dimension of globalization and analyze the overall impact of CSR on contemporary organizations. What do organizations need to consider in terms of international ethics? What are the cultural dimensions relevant to CSR?

Detail initial estimates of demand based on your forecasts and justify your selection of forecasting methods.

Assess the history and trends of operations management, focusing on the business or company from your business plan (Netflix). Provide rationale for the selection of your business development opportunity. Detail initial estimates of demand based on your forecasts and justify your selection of forecasting methods. You need to come up with a very rough estimate of what your business demand will be for the next six months. A simple table with Jan-Jun data points will get you started here. Determine site location(s) and provide specific quantitative rationale for your selection. In addressing the grading elements, be sure to display your knowledge from the course readings (referenced below). So, if you talk about location of your new venture, and an MRP/ERP process to support it, then you’re heading in the right direction. This information can go in the Business Operations and/or Key Trends sections of the paper.

Stevenson, W. J. (2021). Operations management (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Consider the underlying business information needs of the new business and what information requirements will be needed. Outline the management
information structure of the proposed business information system for your new business opportunity as part of the overall proposal in Module Two (Order #672317). Consider specific IS concepts in Chapter 12 (textbook) to outline your proposed system. For example, what elements do you plan to incorporate into your management information system? What linkages in the information structure are proposed?

What do you consider as the most important stakeholder? Is it important for corporations to focus on maximizing shareholder wealth? Explain

Define Important Stakeholders and Assess Capital Budgeting Problems – Expansionary Project
Instructions
In this assignment, you will develop an expansionary capital budgeting plan. In order to complete this task, you first need to identify the stakeholder. Start by reviewing the question statements outlined below. Respond to the questions 1-4 in a word document. Then, complete question 5, the capital budgeting plan using Excel.
What do you consider as the most important stakeholder? Is it important for corporations to focus on maximizing shareholder wealth? Explain in your own words where each of the major stakeholders is represented within the financial statements of the corporation. You should be able to discuss at least four major stakeholders at this point. For example, the customers provide sales revenue and are represented within the income statement sales revenue figures.
Assess the relevant cash flows used to form a capital budgeting decision model. For this assignment, focus on an expansionary problem.
Evaluate the cost of capital (WACC) for use in a capital budgeting decision model. Make sure to define each component of the formula. Explain how the resulting cost of capital (WACC) is used within a capital budgeting model. How can the Capital Asset Pricing Model contribute to this analysis? Explain.
Weigh each of the following decision metrics that can be used within a capital budgeting decision model: net present value, internal rate of return, modified internal rate of return, payback period, and discounted payback period. Explain how each metric is formed and discuss the critical value of each when forming conclusions within a capital budgeting decision model. Discuss which method has the strongest basis for being used and under which conditions each might be the preferred method.
Develop a capital budgeting decision model that displays cash flows, cost of capital, and decision metrics (i.e., NPV, IRR, MIRR, regular payback, and discounted payback). Then, form a conclusion based upon the analysis. What are some problems with the payback period? Is NPV better than IRR? Develop your analysis within an Excel spreadsheet-based on this information:
Assume for a project a company’s units sold are 3,500,000 in the year 2019, and they are projected to grow each subsequent year at 5% until the end of the project in year 2023.
Assume each unit will sell for $2.10.
Assume the variable cost of producing each unit is $1.10.
Assume the fixed costs are $100,000 per year
Assume straight-line depreciation of a machine (lasting until the end of the project) with an initial investment in a machine of $500,000 and $0 salvage value
The cost of capital is calculated based upon funding from retained earnings and from debt. The company is assumed to fund itself with 50% debt and 50% retained earnings. The cost of debt capital, rD, is 7%. The cost of capital from retained earnings, rS, is based upon the Capital Asset Pricing Model. The risk-free rate in the market is 5% and the difference between the expected return on the market and the risk-free rate is 5%. The beta of the company is 2.0. The tax rate is assumed to be 40%.
Calculate the project cash flows and apply the decision metrics
Complete a sensitivity analysis in which you reevaluate the model considering the selling price per unit is $1.90, $2.00, and $2.30. Present and comment on the results.

Provide a two-page narrative to briefly describe your scope of work (only the component you chosen above), the steps you took to prepare material quantity takeoff (the way you estimated the quantities of work), and basis for estimate (assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions of the cost estimate).

Provide a two-page narrative to briefly describe your scope of work (only the component you chosen above), the steps you took to prepare material quantity takeoff (the way you estimated the quantities of work), and basis for estimate (assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions of the cost estimate).

Summarize stakeholder attitudes about the identified problem and support your summary with specific data from your collection tool.

Within the “Stakeholder Analysis” spreadsheet, there is a tab labeled “Current-State Matrix.” Study the terminology related to influence and support and think about how each block describes the feelings a stakeholder may have about the problem and proposed solution. For example, there may be a group or individual that has a high degree of support with regard to solving the problem. If you know such person or group also has a high level of influence in how the problem is solved, it is important to think about how you will approach this person or group in terms of seeking information and presenting potential solutions. Taking time to rank the level of influence and support for each stakeholder is critical as you proceed, because it may have a large role in determining whether or not specific problem solutions can be implemented.

Take the time necessary to conduct research that will help you determine possible stakeholder reactions and issues related to potential solutions. Think about the motivation, drivers, and expectations of exchange for each stakeholder, the problem, and the proposed solutions. Finally, consider the role of the stakeholder, including when the stakeholder needs to be involved in the change effort, any stakeholder management activities, and stakeholder deliverables and timelines. If a stakeholder will ultimately end up having a designated role in implementing the solution, the ability to articulate the role, scope, and timeframe will be of utmost importance.

Complete the “Stakeholder Analysis” spreadsheet and submit it to the instructor along with a 500-word summary of your findings. In the summary, discuss the following:

Summarize stakeholder attitudes about the identified problem and support your summary with specific data from your collection tool.
Summarize stakeholder attitudes or experiences related to previously implemented problem solutions and support your summary with specific data from your collection tool.

Summarize stakeholder ideas for potential solutions and support your summary with specific data from your collection tool.
Who are the stakeholders you will seek to act as sponsors to support you in the implementation of a problem solution? Provide specific reasons why these stakeholders are key to implementing a solution.
Who are the stakeholders that will likely be directly affected by solving the problem? Provide specific ways these stakeholders could be directly affected by solving the problem.

Who are the stakeholders who could pose potential roadblocks to solving the problem? Provide specific reasons why these stakeholders could pose potential roadblocks and what those roadblocks could be.

What role does information technology play in each of these businesses? How is it helping them refine their business strategies?

Topic:

BAM225 – Info Mgmt “Please read “Business Problem-Solving Case: Walmart Versus Amazon and the Future of Retail” on pages 110-112 of your text and answer the following: Analyze Walmart and Amazon.com using the competitive forces and value chain models. Then, compare Walmart and Amazon’s business models and business strategies. What role does information technology play in each of these businesses? How is it helping them refine their business strategies?”