Using the report about the chemical refineries in Bergen County, NJ, from the reading and resources this week, respond to the discussion prompt below. The

Course Project Progress Monitoring: Return to MobileGo The MobileGo project is making progress implementing the new systems. However, the software upgrades and the new software installation are not complete. The project sponsor has requested an update on the project. Using the MobileGo Earned Value scenario spreadsheet, as an example, you will

9/11 Commission Executive Summary Overview:  After reviewing the readings and resources for the unit, you will critique decisions made prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and discuss the lessons learned.  Instructions:  In the Unit 7 readings and resources, review the Executive Summary of the 9/11 Commission Report:

Unit 7 DB It can be easy to let personal experience influence your professional decision-making process. Explain whether or not you believe it is appropriate to allow personal experience to outweigh professional experience when making a decision. Discuss how a mentor or role model has helped you develop your decision-making

Research Paper: National Response Structure Overview:  Write a paper detailing the structure and dynamics of a national response.  Instructions:  • Research and explain the structure and dynamics of a national response, to include local, state, tribal, territorial, and federal levels of government.  • Explain the significance of the National Response

DISCUSSION In Chapter 11 of your textbook, you read the top ten factors that can lead to the initiative decay and the eight sets of actions to ensure sustainable change. Discuss the validity of these threats and the efficacy of these actions for a company that is about to transform

1) Instructions DUE 2024/10/11 Assignment: Read the lessons for this week. Write a short paper discussing the different types of contingencies and contract planning. For this paper, you will need to find an article in the library that relates to this week's learning objective or topics discussed during the week

WEEK 5 TO DO DISCUSSION A systematic review of the research suggests that there are ten steps to successful change. Most organizations seem to ignore this evidence, and this may contribute to the reportedly high failure rate of major change initiatives.  Considering the checklists covered on p. 323-327 in Chapter 10:

Discussion Resistance can lead to issues such as implementation delays, increased employee stress, and even low productivity. On the other hand, pragmatic resistance to change can benefit organizations in several ways. One such way is that it helps prevent or reshape poorly designed change initiatives. Explain why this type of

Discussion With the disruptions in technology, business, and social platforms, organizations in most industries feel compelled to implement new initiatives. While these initiatives can help improve business processes or customer base, too much change can also create problems for many organizations leading to a dilution of effort and misallocation of

1) DEFM421(DUE SEP 28) Instructions Assignment: Research two articles in the library or on the web that pertains to the Joint Theater Support Contracting Command (JTSCC). What are the issues or problems within the framework or process of operating the JTSCC? Give real world examples. This assignment should be four

Unit 5 DB: Unit 5 Scenario Decision  Remember that the Unit 5 scenario is just that, a scenario. We have tried to anticipate and create an experience that you can immerse in; however, similar to a real disaster, you cannot anticipate everything. Therefore, you need to adapt to the situation

Unit 5 DB: Staffing Updates Unit This is a FEMA Incident Organization Chart (ICS-207) document. Refer to this document when completing the Unit 5 Discussion Board.  Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Incident organization chart (ICS 207). FEMA ://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/assets/ics%20forms/ics%20form%20207,%20incident%20organization%20chart%20(v3).pdf Assume you have been assigned as either the Logistics Section Chief or the

Q1. What types of contracts are there? What is the difference between a qualitative and quantitative risk analysis? Q2. What are some ways to effectively measure project performance? What does SMART stand for and what is it used for? Q3. Now that you have been introduced to all aspects of

Successful organizations value candid communication even when the news isn’t good. Unsuccessful organizations, on the other hand, often ignore problems. In successful organizations, colleagues who speak up and raise issues are rewarded. In unsuccessful organizations, those who speak up are criticized. Most organizations exist somewhere on a continuum when it

1) DEFM311(due 2024/09/27) The assignment this week is to create an 18-page PowerPoint presentation that covers the below topics. Describe the responsibilities of the contracting officer Describe the basics of government contracts Explain the contracting cycle LO-   Explain how procurement fraud and ethics plays a pivotal role within the contracting community

For this assignment complete the following steps:  Download the assignment template to write your final assignment. Locate sources to aid in writing your assignment. Answer the following questions: Essay 1: Enhancing the resilience of our critical infrastructure to all hazards is a national imperative. Nowhere is this truer than in the

As the country passes another year in the presence of the COVID-19 virus, what element of national resilience appears to be the most in need of revision/re-enforcement and emphasis from your perspective? Have we got the national resilience to learn to “live with it”? Are you concerned about significant spikes

What strategies can the United States employ to effectively combat terrorism while safeguarding the civil liberties and rights of its citizens? How would a crisis impact your proposed strategies? How could you adapt them to respond to the crisis in a manner that continues to protects civil liberties and civil