This is a fictional work team assignment.

Team Evaluation

It is important to continue monitoring your Virtual Work Team progress. Remember that the process of this Course Project is part of the grade.

Tasks
Complete the Group Project Grading Rubric for your Virtual Work Team.

Complete the Team Member Evaluation Rubric for your Virtual Work Team.

In the Process Reflection Description form, reflect and describe what you have learned as a result of going through the process of working with your team during this part.

In the form titled "Your Role on the Virtual Work Team," describe your role on the Virtual Work Team.
" I am Jeremiah J."
Note: While you may have delegated the different parts to different members, ALL students on the team must be involved in the brainstorming and review.

Deliverables:
Group Project Grading Rubric
Team Member Evaluation Rubric
Process Reflection Description
Your Role on the Virtual Work Team
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COMM/470 - Communicating in the Virtual Workplace
Communication Consultants For Amazon.com
Post a 500 word paper including: Identify potential new methods of communication

including a compare and contrast: That is, identify the pros and the cons and suggest

which methods are more appropriate.

FOR THIS PAPER PLEASE JUST CONCENTRAIT ON THE CONS

The paper provides an analysis about communication and information technologies that help e-commerce firms to perform work in a virtual work environment. The paper adopts the approach of a consultant tasked with performing SWOT analysis of Amazon. Based on the SWOT analysis of Amazon, the report recommends that the company should adopt DIVA, a group-ware communication and collaboration tool proposed by Sohlenkamp and Chwelos (1994). The model will help Amazon compete with the new e-commerce firms such as Boxed?. The wholesale competitor has efficiently used communication and information technology tools to create a niche in the market.
New communication system: Impact on e-commerce and business communication
Businesses increasingly provide telecommuting facility for their employees. To effectuate this working design, internet and intranet are used as communication sources. To communicate through web-based applications and systems, employees require effective communication skills both formal and informal. The remote working model requires that employees collaborate with the employer through reliable and cost-efficient tool. The impact of these new communication systems is manifold. Time and travel expense of each employee is saved, and the company can hire experts to enhance communication skills. The latest communication systems based on a private intranet of e-commerce companies also help in increasing inter-group proximity in virtual teams. Real-time team communication and work report tracking are also made available through these telecommuting technologies (Cascio, 2000). The information and communication technologies (ICT) also allow e-commerce firms to develop dynamic teams comprising of a multi-skill team members to join work from different locations. Email, voice mail, video conferencing, and messages through social media websites such as Twitter, Face book, and LinkedIn are also used to communicate for work related matters in virtual work environment. Computer aided design (CAD) and excel spreadsheet are used to communicate the work progress taking place in virtual teams. Following is a SWOT analysis of Amazon that will help identify areas in which Amazon requires improvement.
Amazon SWOT
Strengths: The main strength of Amazon is that the company is a cost leader in the e-commerce retail industry. It has the widest product categories to offer to customers. The economies of scale of Amazon?s operations allow the company to offer lowest prices. Amazon?s popular offer was ?refund the difference?. Renowned supply chain: Amazon?s supply chain is one of the most renowned in the work of retail shopping. It has the largest number of fulfillment warehouses in all markets that the company operates. Each fulfillment center is strategically located in the geographical areas served by Amazon. Superior IT capabilities: Amazon?s information technology capabilities are also superior to the competitors. The company offers transactional security and order status monitoring to its customers. Having an excess server capacity, Amazon also offered cloud computing services. Weaknesses: Amazon uses its leadership in market share as a competitive advantage. The approach leaves the company with zero-margin in several product categories. The company mostly relies on cost cutting-methods that also include tax-evasion tactics. Such tactics have recently back0fired. Opportunities: Online money transfer systems such as those operated by PayPal are experiencing rapid growth. Amazon can venture into the financial services sector as it is already a cost leader in e-tailing. Expansion of e-commerce service to Asia-Pacific and Western Europe regions is another opportunity the company can leverage upon. Threats: Due to ruthless cost cutting strategies, Amazon will increasingly feel pressure from e-retailers that provide differentiated products and services. Tax-evasion tactics in UK are also potential threat for the firm. The information security of personal information of clients is also a potential threat for Amazon.
Potential competition and its strengths:
Boxed and e-Bay are two of the most outshining competitors of Amazon. While e-Bay has remained no. 2 for long in the competition race, Boxed? in a rather new e-commerce wholesaler selling products above $75 value. Boxed? started with seed funding of $1 million and are currently offering to deliver over 600 items in 48 states of the US. One aspect that Boxed has improvised more than Amazon is the communication platforms aimed towards communicating customers? needs to its engineering department. Physical work is outsourced to companies such as UPS and other regional warehousing brands. The company performs predictive analytics and suggests products that customers will need to purchase based on their consumption patterns (Mims, 2013).
DIVA: Communication systems for Amazon
As a business communication consultant, it is suggested that Amazon should adopt DIVA, a group work communication and collaboration tool suggested by Sohlenkamp and Chwelos (1994). In the proposed communication and collaboration tool, Amazon will perform operations in a virtual environment. The tool will allow Amazon to perform communication of groups in two basic formats i.e. Synchronous and Asynchronous. Virtual teams of Amazon will be able to communicate in real time and perform simultaneous work using the groupware intranet. Turn-tasking will also be introduced, and the team members will be able to see peer work progress and see the progress reports. The team members working on one project will be able to leave notes for each other. They will work on shared documents, and divergent work on application development will be saved from being performed. Appendix I highlight the communication environment under DIVA method and how it helps to create and infuse an office environment despite workers operating from remote locations. As discussed earlier, Boxed? has performed better in innovation and idea implementation compared to Amazon. Amazon will have to develop its strength in innovative services rather than just cutting the costs of products. People, e-documents, e-desks, and e-rooms are the most essential element of this new work design in a virtual environment. Real-time communication will be through audio-video conference and virtual co-workers will be able to share ideas publicly on the forum or in private conversation.



References
Cascio, W. F. (2000). Managing a virtual workplace. The Academy of Management Executive, 14(3), 81-90.
Mims, C. (2013, Nov). How 10 people built a competitor to Amazon.com for $1 million-in 90 days. QUARTZ. Retrieved from: http://qz.com/149811/how-10-people-built-a-competitor-to-amazon-com-for-1-million-in-90-days/
Sohlenkamp, M., & Chwelos, G. (1994, October). Integrating communication, cooperation, and awareness: the DIVA virtual office environment. In Proceedings of the 1994 ACM conference on Computer supported cooperative work (pp. 331-343). ACM. Retrieved from: http://pdf.aminer.org/000/121/938/integrating_communication_cooperation_and_awareness_the_diva_virtual_office_environment.pdf

You work for Nike, a global company. You just learned that you were assigned to a virtual team whose mission is to assess the feasibility of Nike?s making an inexpensive shoe that can be sold in Brazil. The team consists of twelve members. Three of the members work in the United States (two in Beaverton, Oregon, and one in New York City). Two work in England, two in China, two in India, and three in Brazil. All are Nike employees and all were born in the country in which they work. All speak English, though some speak it better than others.

In an essay of 2 pages, please answer the following questions:

In answering these questions, please apply concepts and theories from the Background Materials. For example you could use the Tuckman model of team development to compare virtual with collocated teams, cross-cultural dimensions for question 1, etc.

What challenges do you anticipate the team will face because of its multicultural makeup?
How could these challenges be overcome?
How would you compare the process of developing a virtual work team to developing a team of people who all work together in one place?

Groups and Teams


Now it is time to apply what we have learned about groups and teams to one of the leading-edge challenges in today's fast paced global economy - virtual teams! Here is a bit of information on them to help you better understand them:

Virtual Teams

A virtual team is made up of associates who work together as a team, but are separated by time, distance, or organizational structure.

Noted below is some of the most common technology through which virtual teams operate. Keep in mind that technology is emerging daily in this field. The benefits of virtual teams are obvious??"they allow people who are physically separated to work together. Virtual teams have been shown to be less effective than actual teams on many important indicators of effectiveness.

However, there are several reasons for this outcome. First, because fewer opportunities exist for informal discussions, trust is slower to develop among virtual team members. Second, virtual team members rely on communication channels that are less rich than face-to-face interactions.

Consequently, misunderstandings are likely to occur among team members. Third, it is more difficult for virtual teams to develop behavioral norms. Finally, it is easier for some members to be free riders (those who do not contribute effectively to the team's work), thereby causing frustration among other productive team members.

Listed here is some of the most common technology through which virtual teams operate.

Virtual Team Technologies

Audio teleconferencing
Video communication systems, which may connect people either room to room or via desktop computers Real-time electronic communication (e.g., chat groups)

Different-time electronic communication (e.g., e-mail, bulletin boards)
Keypad voting systems
Group project management software
Wireless communication devices (e.g., Blackberries)

Please find the following article in EBSCO Host (in the Cyberlibrary - see instructions on the Background Page in this module):

Kerber, Kenneth W. & Buono, Anthony F. (2004). Leadership Challenges in Global Virtual Teams: Lessons From the Field. SAM Advanced Management Journal Vol. 69 Issue 4, p4, 7p

Once you have read the above article, please answer the following question in an essay of 3-5 pages (not including cover and reference pages):

Based on this "ComCorp" case, how would you compare the process of developing a virtual work team to developing a team of people who all work together in one place?

Assignment Expectations:
Read all of the required readings listed on the Background Page in this module.
Be sure to talk about the ways in which the background readings relate to the question and case.
Please be as specific as you can.
Use 12 point font, double-spacing, and one inch margins.

Tips for Delegation of Tasks --- Gives tips to assist teams in working efficiently by delegating tasks.
Tips for Effective Communication --- Provides tips for communicating in an asynchronous environment.
Tips for Establishing a Positive Climate --- Provides tips for establishing a positive team climate in an asynchronous environment.
Tips for Establishing Group Cohesiveness and Managing Conflict ---- Gives tips for getting the team to pull together.

Project Introduction:

One of the greatest challenges for many online students is working in groups. This difficulty is also experienced in work teams and community teams where they are to accomplish a goal. Group dynamics involves knowledge, skills, and process. Knowing about the field of group dynamics is not enough to enable you to obtain the skills and techniques of group dynamics. Becoming competent in the skills and techniques will not enable you to apply them in an actual group process. For example, you may have the skills and techniques to drive a car, but using those skills in inclement weather or fast-moving interstate traffic is more complex. The group process involves interacting with others, often in emotional or stressful environments. This project allows you to apply the skills and knowledge to the online environment.

Course Objectives Tested:

Explain the importance of group dynamics.
Evaluate the use of problem-solving and decision-making techniques for virtual groups/teams.
Apply theories of small group communication during small group activities.
Apply critical-thinking and analysis skills to overcome obstacles and improvise solutions as a leader within small groups.
Use the internet for research and information necessary to complete assignments and projects.
Project Description:

There are three overall goals of this project. The first goal is to allow you to apply the skills and knowledge of group dynamics to the virtual team environment. The second goal of this project is to allow you to practice the skills in a safe environment of peers who will provide you with constructive feedback and encouragement. The third goal is to provide the opportunity to be involved in the process of group dynamics



Written communication skills
Energy or enthusiasm in discussions
Leadership
Academic level
Reliability of completing assignment
Creativity
The team task is to create a guide for an online student in participating and leading effective and efficient online teams. The guide is to coach students on how to reap the benefits of collaboration and sharing the task. Effective teams accomplish the assigned goals. They use the talents of the participants and help one another with challenges. Efficient teams accomplish goals using the appropriate amount of effort and time. The final product needs to be a four-part document entitled A GUIDE FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ONLINE COURSE TEAMS.

You will work with your Virtual Work Team to accomplish the task and to fulfill the goals. The team will submit each part. Each student will maintain copies of all submissions. However, since one of the important skills is the delegation of tasks, the members of the team will determine the specific tasks of the submissions. At a minimum, all members must brainstorm the content of each part and review prior to submission.

The team must keep in mind skills, techniques, and processes provided in the course Lesson Presentations and textbook. They must demonstrate these in the Virtual Work Team Discussion Forum. The instructor will evaluate the discussions.


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Assignment: Building a Blueprint for Personal and Professional Growth Plan

As a graduate student and business professional in the 21st century, it is important that you learn to self-manage, self-monitor, and self-motivate to meet the multiple demands in your personal and professional life. The Blueprint for Personal and Professional Growth (BPPG) is designed to help you with establishing a habit or process of setting goals, analyzing and reflecting on benchmarks, and addressing strengths and challenges. The BPPG encourages you to consider, reflect, address, and develop successful skills and dispositions.

In a 3 page journal-type entry, summarize the following questions:

o What is the importance of management in today?s global society and how will you prepare to be effective as a manager? What kind of skills should you possess and what will you do to improve your skills? What resources will you consult for information?
o Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Management by Objectives (MBO).
? How can this strategy be used to influence others?
? What negative responses could this theory elicit?
? In what ways can this theory bring about effective responses?

Briefly answer the following:

Discuss your strengths and weaknesses as both a leader and as a manager (example: conscientiousness, perfectionist) Explain how you would incorporate these into your manager-development strategy.
o Demonstrate critical-thinking skills that lead to ethical and reasoned decision making within a management context.
o Formulate sustainable solutions to practical management problems encountered in a complex global environment by synthesizing relevant data and information and applying systems thinking to problem solving.
o Assess opportunities to improve and sustain organizational performance through strategic thinking, the development of human capital, the allocation of physical resources, and the management of financial resources.
o Evaluate methods to develop people and manage teams to obtain the best performance in order to achieve goals and positive environments despite potential challenges imposed by a diverse workforce, cross-cultural differences, and virtual work settings.
o Propose negotiation strategies that will lead to positive, ethical outcomes and demonstrate scrupulous consideration of perceived points of conflict; differences in values, beliefs, and culture; or divergence of goals.
o Appraise techniques managers may use to facilitate change, examining the implications of culture, inertia, and uncertainty as well as the importance of understanding motivation and devising effective communications.
o Develop effective communications for various types of management scenarios, demonstrating awareness of audience needs, accepted standards of professional practice, correct grammar, and appropriate writing style.

Briefly answer the following:

o How would you rank these outcomes in the creation of a personalized manager-development plan?
o What outcomes would you add to this list?
o How will you achieve these outcomes? What personal goals could you could set for yourself based on the outcomes in this program and how will you achieve those personal goals?
o In what areas do you need to grow? What questions remain to be answered? How will you go about achieving growth and obtaining answers? How will you track your progress?

Do NOT include an introduction or conclusion; only discuss the questions listed above. Please run paper through a plagiarism checker.

I NEED ONLY NUMER 4 IN THE LIST


Your research will involve determining what makes this company unique and one of the best places to work in America. You are to determine how the following topics in the outline are related to organizational effectiveness as research shows that historically these companies have consistently outperformed (Great Places to Work Institute, 2010, para. 1) the broader market and they are the employers of choice.

The format of your team paper should be as follows:

1. Title Page with Authors
2. Table of Contents (authors to be noted for each section with beginning page number)
3. Brief Overview of the Company

How does the company use the following to achieve organizational effectiveness? Assess the following in the paper:

4. Motivational tools and strategies such as Work Life Balance, Benefits ,Virtual Work, Rewards, Recognition, Performance Management, Training and Development
5. Leadership/ Management Style
6. Organizational Culture / Corporate Values/Norms
7. Teams and Employee Empowerment
8. Diversity Initiatives
9. Organizational adaptability and response to change, innovation
10. Conclusion
11. References

The research paper will be 15-20 double-spaced pages in length, not including cover page or Appendices and be written by assigned teams of 3-5 people. Each team participant must contribute at least 2 references and at least 4 pages to the project. The paper must be written according to APA style and be carefully referenced.

Appropriate references: This is a library research paper and you must use a minimum of 8 different sources (no Wikipedia or textbooks). Each students section must include a minimum of 2 separate references and each team member is expected to complete at least 4 pages of the project. Use the NSU databases to obtain your research.. Do not use the World Wide Web for your sources as there is no quality control and we do not know how reliable those sources are. You may use journal articles, government or educational sites (.gov or .edu) websites or other reputable business sources such as the Wall Street Journal,

Part A: Book Proposal. (1200 words)

Write a book proposal for a short non-fiction book or e-book, which would be of five or six chapters and about 100 pages, using the information about proposals presented in the Study Guides as a starting point.

Structure: Please present your proposal in a format that includes the following sections, in the sequence shown here, with each section identified by a subheading:

Rationale (approximately one page)
Genre or form
Content list of chapters, with the word length of each chapter and a short paragraph describing the content of each chapter
Target readership(s)
Market competition
Statement of total word length (including references if relevant)
Information on whether you propose that photographs (plates), diagrams, tables, etc. would be included, and how many.
Biographical note on the author (you).


You must submit with your proposal a cover letter to your intended publisher.

NB: Some research and reflection are essential in order to identify a suitable publisher and to decide what should be included in the letter, so that it supports your submission as effectively and concisely as possible. This is an opportunity to write in two different genres (proposal and letter) and demonstrate skill in professional writing by showing how the use of each complements the other.

Please include in Part B a brief explanation of how and why you identified your publisher for the proposal.

Notes on Part A

The book proposal must be for a work of non-fiction (e.g. a biography, local history, travel book, a study of an academic or social or historical issue or set of events, etc.).
The proposal must be a real one, in the sense that it is future-looking and for a book that you would write yourself. It cannot be for a book that would be written by someone else, and it cannot be a retrospective proposal based on an already published work.
The proposal should be based on some prior knowledge and experience and/or research into a subject of interest to you, which you can show would also interest others.
A sample chapter is not to be included, but the relevant sections above should convey a clear sense of the contents and structure of the proposed book.
The rationale explains why you are writing the book, why it is needed and has significance, and why it would be of interest for the publisher.
Including the brief note on the genre (or form) relates not only to the coherence of your ideas but to the context of the publisher, showing you have considered the range and types of work that they are interested in. A proposal may be for a work that would include elements of different genres rather than fit neatly into one particular genre, but try to convey an idea of the form of the proposed work clearly.
The contents list of chapters with a description of each should avoid repetition: this is the place to add concisely to, not duplicate, the rationale.
The target readership(s) and market competition each require research. Be specific. Dont rely on vague generalisations.
Market competition requires reference to, and comparison with, competing titles. The publisher wants to know how your book will differ from the competition. If you think there are no similar books to your own, you still need to show that you have considered the issue of competition and say what the nearest works to your own are, and how yours differs. Market competition relates to establishing that there is a need for your work, for instance a gap in the market, and so relates to the rationale, but you need to think of the purpose of each section of the proposal and avoid mere repetition.
If you propose to include plates, diagrams, etc. be realistic. These have significant cost implications for the publisher. You may wish to include a very brief comment showing why these would enhance the book.
The biographical note should be written in a way that is directly relevant to the proposal, showing why you are well equipped to write the proposed book. Authors who have already published works would refer to these, possibly in a different section. If you have any previous publications, include them in the biographical notes. But its not an obstacle if you havent published before. Think about the particular aspects of your own experience, interests, education, writing, etc. that give you the knowledge and understanding necessary to write this book.
NB: Even if your chosen publisher has its own template for book proposals on its website and this varies from the structure above, please follow the structure set out above for your proposal. If the publisher requires a type of information that you think is not covered by the above structure, you could integrate it into that structure in the most relevant section, and explain in Part B (the Reflection) how you have negotiated the structure to meet the need in your particular context of writing. All the sections above must be covered.
A book proposal would not normally include the kind of academic referencing that is required in a scholarly essay or article, but any quotations should still be referenced on this occasion. Where other books are referred to (as in market competition), the basic bibliographic details should be included in the text of the proposal, that is, the title, author(s) or editor(s), publisher and date. Any further debt to the work of other writers can be acknowledged in Part B in terms of, for example, your context of writing.


Part B: Reflection (300 words)

Write a reflection on your book proposal, commenting explicitly on how, in writing it, you understand and negotiate some or all of the key variables that we have discussed in the Study Guides (context, purpose, relation of writer and reader, genre, content and structure, style, etc.).

Notes on Part B

Part B of the assignment should not just re-state points from Part A. Rather, it should reflect interpretively upon the writing of the proposal. Be careful to reflect in this way on the proposal as a specific process and piece of writing, and to talk more about the book ??" which is a different and still virtual work that, in contrast to the proposal, you have not yet written.
Remember to include in Part B a brief explanation of how and why you chose the publisher for your proposal (this relates to context, purpose, etc).
Please make sure that in Part B you reference appropriately the sources that you cite or otherwise use, following the UNE Referencing Guide..
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Virtual teams are highly flexible and dynamic. Team leadership is typically shared or altered depending on the area of expertise needed at each stage of the project. Team membership may change quickly, depending on the tasks.

One advantage of a virtual team is the ability to assemble the best group to complete a complex project, solve a problem, or exploit a strategic opportunity. The success of virtual teams depends on using technology to build relationships, shaping culture through technology, and monitoring progress and rewarding members.




Write a 3 page paper using APA formatting for references and discuss how the dilemmas of teamwork might be intensified in a virtual team. What dilemmas do you feel when you have to do class assignments as part of a team

Virtual Teams
Forming Virtual Teams
What is Virtual Team
Advantages and disadvantages of Virtual Teams
Challenges of Virtual Teams
Addressing the challenges of Virtual Team

Virtual Teams:
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Select a pair of articles on an identical topic from your Annotated Bibliography. This pair can be comprised of (a) one article to represent a research approach and another to represent another approach (e.g., one quantitative and one qualitative) or (b) one scholarly, research-based study and one practitioner article. Note: If you do not have two suitable articles in your Annotated Bibliography, you may find two suitable articles on a similar topic from the Walden Library.

Analyze the articles and compare them in terms of the following questions:

What comprises the data presented in each article?
How are the data presented and interpreted?
Are the data summarized only, or does the article include appendices or tables that present the data for the reader\'s own interpretation?
Are there other ways that the data could be interpreted?
Are there other variables or factors that appear to have been excluded from consideration?
Is the argumentation sound and convincing?
Does each article include limitations of the study or approach?
Does each put the findings into a larger context in terms of current and future research?
Are the implications of the article presented in terms of research, practice, or both?

Virtual Organizations

Describe the evolution of the virtual organization. What are the pros and cons associated with this design? Provide examples of three technological devices/concepts that have had the greatest impact on virtual organizations

book by Donald Baack 2012 Organizational Behavior

Virtual Workplace: Out of the Office Reply and Listening Skills: Yeah Whatever Video

1) Watch the 2 video files - Virtual Workplace: Out of the Office Reply and the Listening Skills: Yeah Whatever videos

2) Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, in which you respond to the following questions:

a) How effective is the communication between Pilar and Miguel in the first part of the Listening Skills video? Did this change in the second part of the video? How does this compare to the communication between Angela and Ralph during the first and second meetings in the Virtual Workplace video?

b) What is active listening? What types of noise prevented Miguel from listening actively in the first part of the video? How is his listening different in the second part of the video?

c) Use reference material provided to describes two main types of conflict. What type of conflict is occurring between Pilar and Miguel? How is this similar/different from that between Angel and Ralph?

d) What direct and indirect conflict management approach are Pilar (in the Listening Skills video) and Ralph (in the Virtual Workplace video) using? Which of these managers is most effective and why?

e) There are two types of negotiation: integrative and distributive. Which do you see occurring in each video? Review the criteria of effective negotiations and determine whether the final decision in each of these videos is effective or not.

3) Use APA format

4) Include a total of 4 credible sources ( 1 source is already included)

Schermerhorn, J. R. (2011). Management and organization behavior. (1ed.). Danvers, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

I will have to use "YouSendit" service to get these video files to you (they are about 9 min each - avi files) . Please provide me an email address so I can send video files.
Thanks!
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Read: The Meredith & Mantel part of the Laureate Custom Text, pages 230?235. (attached in uploaded files)

Question:
Evaluate how the different project interfaces (i.e., with rest of the organization and with the outside world) are different when managing a virtual project team compared to managing a ?collocated? project team.
Synthesise views from your wider academic reading on how you might best communicate and coordinate your virtual project team.
Comment in your paper on the relevance of the problems and suggestions shown on page 232. Show how your wider reading has developed your thinking around these.
Outline methods that you would consider in building an effective project team.

Note:
1- Ensure that you cite and reference all your sources properly, as per the Harvard Referencing System.
2- Make sure to avoid and kind of copy Paste from any reference you use. And also to avoid completely the plagiarism.

Part A
You are managing a large virtual team of 300 individuals located across the globe. These individuals are all volunteers, each contributing on average about 5-10 hours per week to the project. The project goal is to develop a set of recommendations for regulating carbon emissions around the world.
i) What would be the best way to structure this large virtual team?

ii) List the three most important issues that you foresee in managing this team. How would you solve these issues?

iii) What would you do to motivate these individuals so that they continue contributing towards achieving the project goal?


Part B
You are managing a small cross-functional project team of 15 individuals (including yourself) in a pharmaceutical company. The team composition is:
Three pharmaceutical chemists
Four pharmaceutical lab technicians
Three medical doctors
Two lawyers
Two medical editors
The project goal is to develop safety standards to be observed in the genetic engineering laboratories of the company within a 6-week period. The cross-functional individuals involved in this project have different qualifications, experiences, and professional orientations. They have different and sometimes conflicting goals. For example, the lawyers may try to frame standards in such a way that the pharmaceutical company is immune to lawsuits. The doctors may be concerned primarily with the health and safety of the workers. The pharmaceutical chemists and lab technicians may want to get their work done most efficiently, while the medical editors may want to devise standards in such a manner that they are easily understandable.

i) How will you align the interests of various individuals in the cross-functional team so that despite their professional backgrounds and possibly competing agendas, they work to develop the safety standards on time?

ii) What problems do you foresee in the achievement of the project goal due to the fact that the team is cross-functional?

iii) From the behavioural standpoint, name and describe three benefits do you see for the cross-functional team?
iv) What are the structural and behavioural challenges in managing the cross-functional team?

PART ONE: 1 page for outline 2 pages for essay

Imagine that you are a management consultant to a large firm. You are asked to compare and contrast one of the following situations. Write up your comparison, using an organized style such as the 5 point essay process.
OPTION # 1: You are in charge of the holiday party for your organization or department. Your boss says, "Should we have a formal sit-down dinner with just the employees? Or should we have an informal picnic with families and dogs? Please send a comparison with your recommendation."

OPTION # 2: Suppose your firm will be holding a meeting of 7 people from all over the USA. They will either set up a virtual meeting, where everyone stays home, or create a live event that brings everyone together. Compare and contrast virtual meetings with live events. Assume costs are not an issue.

Here's an example based on a topic that you are not assigned. It's passing. Yours will be much better! The info is totally imaginary. Note that when we compare two things, we say one is better; with three or more, one is "best."

Contrast: Accounting vs. Marketing Departments in My Company : Which is the better place to work?
I. Overview: This paper contrasts two departments in my company, accounting and marketing, based on annual turnover of staff, respect from senior management and dress code. I argue that marketing is the better place to work.

II. Comparison based on turnover
A. People in accounting stay longer. That means the marketing staff has to get used to working with new people all the time, which is more challenging.
B. Marketing people leave faster because they have an easier time finding new jobs.
III. Comparison based on dress code
A. Marketing department staff wear jeans and polo shirts, while accountants dress up every day. This suggests that the culture is... [it's not enough to list facts; you need to interpret them and explain the differences.)
B. Accounting staff has casual Friday but still dress more formally than marketing. That means higher dry cleaning bills.

Important: Do not simply describe one thing and then the other, with perhaps a short paragraph discussing the differences. In the above example, you would not have a description of the marketing department followed by a description of the accounting department. Instead, each paragraph would be about one way in which these departments are similar or different. Assignment: Prepare an outline and then write a compare-and-contrast essay as discussed above.
Checklist for Grading:
==> Demonstrate understanding of 5-paragraph essay format.
==> Following directions (necessary for a grade of "B" or higher)
==> Organize assignment into specific points, one point per paragraph.
==> Support each point with logic and reasoning.
==> Each element in the outline has at least 2-3 sentences. Just a word or two is not enough.
==> Analytical and critical content: no summary or "regurgitating" of what you read
==>Use of APA formatting Guidelines here.
==>No general statements with "all," "none," "must," "should," "mandatory," and similar terms
==> Business and workplace topics only. Please do not make reference to religion, national politics or anything that's intensely personal.
==> Include examples and details from your experience. Avoid generalities and abstractions. Avoid long introductions and discussions of "how I came up with this topic."

PART TWO: Two Pages for Essay

Here is an amusing example of a Compare and Contrast approach, with a journalistic perspective.
(Mike LoPresti) http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/2010-03-22-cornell-kentucky_N.htm
This article contrasts two sports teams. However, the "compare and contrast" style is very different from what you were asked to apply in PART ONE. Which style is more effective?
To answer this question: Compare the style of this article to the style you used in the 5-paragraph essay for PART ONE.
Important: You are comparing the styles of a compare and contrast essay. Let's call the style you used in PART ONE: Style A. Then LoPresti's style would be Style B. Use either the style of this article OR the style you used in the case to make your comparison.
==> Please write the question you are answering at the top of the first page of your assignment.
Checklist for Grading:
==> Use organization of either the LoPresti article OR the 5-paragraph essay.
==> Following directions (necessary for a grade of "B" or higher)
==> Analytical and critical content: no summary or "regurgitating" of what you read
==>Use of APA formatting Guidelines here.
==>Length ? 2 pages
==>No general statements with "all," "none," "must," "should," "mandatory," and similar terms
==> Business and workplace topics only. Please do not make reference to religion, national politics or anything that's intensely personal.

A theme of your paper must be on how virtual collaboration technology changes the way the
world does business and why organizational leaders need to be able to use and understand these
technologies.
I. Introduction
II. What is virtual collaboration?
III. What types/kinds of virtual technologies are available for organizational use? (must
include sections on Second Life, video conferencing, and some kind of audio/voice
technology you have researched.) Specifically discuss current and/or popular
hardware and software technologies.
IV. How virtual collaboration technologies are changing the face of global business
structures.
V. Why organizational leaders need to be proficient in the use and availability of these
virtual technologies.
VI. Conclusion/summary
VII. References/citings (must have at least 10-15 referenced materials).

Please follow outline:

Effectiveness, Social Dynamics, and Decision Making of Virtual teams.
A. Effectiveness
B. Social Dynamics
C. Decision Making
Obstacles/challenges and success factors
A. Obstacles
B. Success Factors
Communication within virtual teams
A. Effective communication
B. Enhancing Communication
C. Communication Barriers
D. Technologies used for communication
Alternative Office Arrangements
A. Working from home offices
B. Telecommuting
Conclusion?

Please use an example of an Army virtual team that has been used to show how the social dynamics of the military.



Also please

Select one of the research study articles that you found, giving preference to one that has an abstract that falls short of APA standards.
Use the following questions as a guide to asses the abstract, and then rewrite the abstract accordingly:
? Did the author include a reference to the research study using a format consistent with the APA Publication Manual?
? Did the author mention the problem addressed within the study?
? Did the author state the central purpose of the study?
? Is information about the sample, population, or subjects provided?
? Are the key results summarized?
? Is the journal article clearly a report of a research study (instead of an essay, opinion paper, typology, or synthesis of past research)?
? Is the abstract no longer than a short paragraph (i.e., less than 1 double-spaced page)?

Article:

Lipnack, J., & Stamps, J. (1999). Vitual teams: The new way to work. Strategy & Leadership, 27(1), 14-19. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/docview/194377129?accountid=14872

I am writing about a trend in human resources development and management. my topic is virtual training in a global world. My professor would like first a brief definition of the trend (almost like an abstract).
second, dicuss evidence of the trend. this is where you will use references to explain why you have identified this as a trend or how you project this will impact HR in the near or distant future.
Third, identify the impact or consequences you anticipate for this trend.

Hi,
The topic is virtual Lans
The paper must include:
What is a virtual LAN?
What are the benefits/ advantages/ disadvantages of a virtual LAN?
What is the difference between a virtual LAN and a router switch? Another way of saying that is, discuss a virtual LAN vs. A router switch.
Thanks.

Note: I would like "Bolavens" to write my paper
Term Paper

Assignment: Produce a research paper that investigates the major opportunities, challenges, and methods of virtual project teams and addresses related global issues and their impact on virtual project teams. The term paper is valued at 20% of your final grade and is due Wednesday, April 20th.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to conduct research on the challenging topic of virtual project teams. You should clearly define virtual project teams, convey their importance, and explain their role in the global environment. You should formally present and analyze this topic and include your own viewpoint and recommendations. This paper must consist of much more than just your opinion. You must define the topic and its importance by providing a thorough background on virtual project teams and reference a variety of credible and relevant sources. A recommended structure for the paper is given at the end of this assignment.

Format of Paper: In general follow the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for writing research papers.

You should include at least five references other than the course text. You should use parenthetical citing for all references. Footnotes and reference numbering are not necessary with this method, but you still must cite all references in the text at the point where they are used and list complete references alphabetically in the references section of the paper. The paper should be double spaced and 6-8 pages in length (excluding the title page, figures, graphs and references) and cover the topic thoroughly. 10 or 12 point font should be used. Since conciseness is an important writing skill, the double spaced 7-10 page limit will be strictly enforced.

The structure of the paper should include at a minimum the following:

Title Page

Executive Summary (approximately one half page)
o Provide a brief overview of virtual project teams and introduce why they are a challenging and important project management issue.
o Briefly discuss the major issues of virtual project teams.
o Briefly discuss your recommendations.

Background (approximately 2-3 pages)
o Provide background information and details concerning virtual project teams that convey the importance and challenges of this topic.

Analysis (approximately 3-5 pages)
o Provide a detailed presentation of major issues, opportunities, and concerns related to virtual project teams.
o Present and justify your recommendations and conclusions in detail.

Summary (approximately one half page)
o Summarize the topic of virtual project teams and its importance (without simply repeating the executive summary).
o Briefly restate your recommendations and conclusions.
o Mention future research that would further advance this topic.

References
o List all references using the parenthetical citing method. (Cite all references in the text at the point where they are used and list complete references alphabetically in the references section of the paper)


The paper will be evaluated based on the following:

? 25% - Professional Presentation ? Appropriate format, grammar, structure, etc.

? 25% - Thoroughness of Coverage ? Was the topic of virtual project teams covered at a reasonable level of complexity and depth as it relates to project management?

? 25% - Persuasiveness of Your Argument ? How well did you present and justify your recommendations and conclusions?

? 25% - Global perspective ? How well did you identify, evaluate, and integrate global factors and events that affect virtual project teams?

I would like to request the writer that goes by the username "Freelancewriter".


This is a literature review on what tools (videoconference, email, phone, teleconference, email, voicemail, etc) are needed to keept a virtual team communicationg during a project.The virtual team is made of corporations located in different countries and time zones. So, I have a technological problem as stated above that I would like a literature review conducted on.

For example their are many Internet-based products described as "virtual workspaces," that range in price.
Customer is requesting that (freelancewriter) completes this order.

Please assist me with a 7 page essay on Virtual Collaboration in the Workplace. I must be sure to write in regards from the tools provider prospective. I must be sure to include the advantages and disadvantages of virtual collaboration in the workplace, and give my thoughts on future trends and improvements from a tool provider and customer prospective.

I was thinking of discussing voice over internet provider tools (like skpe) and mobile collaboration tools. However my knowledge is limited and I don't have enough time to research all of this.

I have attached a word document that details on the format in which my project paper must be written.
Please follow that format. I have also attached the research that I have done so far. The paper will need to be submitted electronically through "Turn In" and if I receive a score of 20 or more. I will need to rewrite my paper. Please ensure to cite all citations properly.

Thank you,
Tina
510-712-8963

Explain how Virtual Private Networks and other secure communication channels are being used to collaborate with external Business Partners and how this is influencing business strategies. This might also include internet based video and audio conferencing, wireless technologies, etc. Explain how the delivery mechanism contributes to developing competitive advantage and site measures or case studies supporting your position.