Competency Examine variables, conditions, and concepts that influence team performance and productivity. Scenario Information As  a leader, you have been tasked with building a team whose purpose is to  recommend a new performance evaluation system. The current system is  outdated and greatly reduces employee morale each year. Instructions As  the leader of this problem-solving team, you are tasked with reviewing a  team performance report. The report reveals that the team is behind  schedule by more than six weeks, team members often miss meetings, there  is noted conflict among team members, team members do not have clear  direction and roles, there is no feedback on performance, and there is  no clear team leader. The productivity score is 68%; the company goal is  90%. The company has asked you to create a comparative table of your  findings. Your table will include the report findings in one column;  with associated solutions, methods, and/or recommendations in the next  column.     Report Finding(s) Solution, Method, and/or Recommendation   Example: Undefined roles Discuss  solution, method, or recommendation to address role definition, setting  standards, and expectations, with examples and reasons.   Example: Team conflict In your table, you will want to: Discuss models for successful team performance. Determine the conditions necessary for teams to function effectively. Describe methods for addressing problems with performance. Describe tools used for diagnosing and enhancing team performance. Describe methods for setting clear performance standards and criteria.

How to Apply for a GrantYou now have a compelling problem/need statement written, so you’re well on your way to applying for that grant. But the funders are going to need a lot more information than what you put in those few paragraphs.Now you need to find out more of the specifics that you’ll need to put into the actual grant application. At this stage you will need to complete two things:Choose one of the funders identified in the first part of the course to do some additional research on and create a list of required items to apply for that grant.Develop goals and objectives for the program that can be used in the grant application.Part 1Research the application requirements for two of the funders identified at the beginning of the course. In a Word document, write 1–2 paragraphs on why you believe each funder has the requirements they do, what, if any, differences there are in application requirements, and what might account for those differences.Part 2You will develop clear goals that define what the Resource Center intends to accomplish through the development of the tutorial program, as well as establish measurable objectives that will highlight your organization’s progress toward established goals.The goals and objectives provide an assessment of the tutorial program's success to both the organization and the funder. When goals and objectives are not clearly defined, it can not only have an impact on the program's outcomes, but it can also impact negatively program staff, participants, and funders.Based on the problem statement you created, you’ll want to answer the following questions:What are the key areas of the nonprofit are you seeking to change?Who (which segment of the population or community) will be affected or involved with the change?How will the change be measured (an increase or improvement, or a decrease and reduction)? And by how much?When will this change take place? Months? Years? Or by what specific date?Use the template, Worksheet 4.1A - Goals and Objectives in Winning Grants Step by Step to develop goals and objectives by focusing on outcomes. First, develop a general goal for the program, then describe the objectives that tie to that goal. Use one of these tables for each goal you have:Goal:Objective 1Objective 2Objective 3Direction of change Area of change Target population Degree of change Time frame Follow this standard form as objective statements are developed: To (direction of change) + (area of change) + (target population) + (degree of change) + (time frame).As you fill out these Goals and Objective tables, keep the following questions in mind:Are the goals stated as results? Doo they relate to the problem statement? Do they represent the key changes the organization hopes to see?Are the outcome objectives stated as results that relate to a program goal? Are they stepping stones to achieving success (the goal)? Can everyone understand them?Can progress in meeting the objectives be measured and assessed?Do the objectives describe the population and a specific time frame for change?The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Research the steps to apply for a grant.By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution's policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.Institution Release Statement

InstructionsRead the scenario below, and answer the following questions. You work as a financial analyst at a large automobile corporation that occasionally makes acquisitions of smaller companies that specialize in the production and assembly of small component parts. In order to achieve vertical integration of its newest sports sedan model, the company is evaluating a few manufacturing companies that have experienced strong financial performance in the past few years. These companies would make excellent acquisitions due to the nature and quality of the product and the anticipated ease of transition. You have been tasked to evaluate these companies from a financial perspective and choose one. To do this, you need to brush up on a few concepts by addressing the following topics: Describe what a crediting rate/score is. Should this be a factor in evaluating companies? The firm will need to raise funds immediately for the acquisition, and debt will be used. Should the firm borrow on a long-term or short-term basis? Why? Explain the effect, if any, inflation rates will have on the purchase? How significant is this factor? Define the relationship between yield curves and the term structure of interest rates. Explain what would happen to interest rates if a new process was developed that allowed automobiles to run off oil that was formulated based on lemonade? The technology used to convert this liquid to gas would be pricey but well worth it. What impact would this technology have on interest rates? Discuss what ratios should be used to assess the financial health of the potential acquisition? Your completed case study must be at least two pages in length, and you must use at least your textbook as a reference. Other references may be used as needed. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. APA formatting, however, is not necessary.