In less than five years, Modda has grown from a single store to a small chain of fashion clothing stores in a few NY City and Long Island neighborhoods. The executive management has recently considered introducing additional product lines, such as watches, small appliances, rugs and selected (small) furniture.However, Modda’s expansion has been hindered by the fact that its operating model remained largely unchanged; specifically, its reliance on a single sales channel (“bricks-and-mortar”).As a result, the executive management identified the following strategic objectives:Develop additional sales channels (desktop website and mobile-based)Improve marketing campaigns’ efficiencyOptimize core processes, such as product selection, inventory management, etc.To support the above goals, the IT division identified the need for a large technology program, which will include the following major projectsDevelop and implement a leading-edge company portal, which will enable the consumers to make on line purchases using their computers, tablets or smart phonesProvide extensive BI / analytics capabilitiesImplement an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) application to address the business needs around inventory management, shipping, etc.Your RoleYou have been designated as the project manager for the phase 1 of the “Modda Consumer Portal” (MCP) project. One of your first tasks is to contribute to the project activities plan and schedule.Deliverables: Create a project activity plan based on the IT and business objectives. Ensure you showcase all of the elements of a standard activity plan.Note:This Assignment is related to Chapter 6.An overview of Microsoft Project Software Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUqbhkJWt_4&vl=enYou can create your project activity plan (WBS and Gantt Chart) in Excel or you can use the MS project license at NYU Labs.Submit your Excel or PDF document, 11-12 font size.

CompetencyIn this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:Shape and lead an organizational climate in support of mission, vision, and valuesScenarioOrganization Y has always been results-driven. The CEO of Organization Y recognizes that the organization needs to evolve to become more innovative. As a means of improving innovative thinking, gaining efficiency, and increasing revenue, the organization is undergoing a change in organizational structure.This functionally structured organization will begin the transition to a flatarchy. This means that many employees are changing roles and gaining new responsibilities over the next few months. The climate of the organization is subject to change substantially. In times of change, leadership will look to the mission, vision, and values of the organization to provide stability and support.While the mission, vision, and values of the organization will remain constant, it is becoming apparent that the organizational climate, specifically workforce morale, is quickly beginning to slip. As manager, you are prompted to assess changes in the organizational climate and to present a proposal to leadership outlining your plan to shape and lead the organizational climate in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and values.Organization YMission:To serve international clients with innovative products and outstanding customer serviceVision:To become a global leader of innovative product designValues:INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION: We support collaboration across teams in the pursuit of innovation.GROWTH: We promote continuous learning and invest in our team members.INTEGRITY: We forge relationships with our stakeholders built on honesty and trust.COMMUNICATION: We communicate openly and clearly to create an effective organization.RISK TAKING: We constantly challenge the status quo to be at the forefront of the industry.DirectionsProposal: The climate of an organization is subject to change, whereas the culture is deep-rooted in the organization’s shared assumptions, beliefs, values, and behaviors. As Organization Y changes structures, it is becoming apparent that the organizational climate, specifically workforce morale, is quickly beginning to slip. As manager, you assess changes in the organizational climate and present a proposal to leadership outlining your plan to shape and lead the climate in support of Organization Y’s mission, vision, and values. Specifically, use the Organizational Climate Assessment Summary to address the following in your proposal to leadership:Evaluate the current state of the climate.Assess how the organization’s structure impacts the climate. Consider comparing the organizational structures, and discuss how each structure supports the mission, vision, and values.Recommend strategies to lead a healthy organizational climate during the transition.Justify your strategies by explaining how these changes will support the organization’s mission, vision, and values and impact performance.From a managerial perspective, describe the additional resources you will need to maintain a healthy organizational climate during the transition. Address the following to inform your response:What is the role of functional systems (HR, finance, etc.) in supporting an organization's mission, vision, and values?What key skills should employees demonstrate to support the mission and vision during the restructuring of the organization?What to SubmitEvery project has a deliverable or deliverables, which are the files that must be submitted before your project can be assessed. For this project, you must submit the following:ProposalYour proposal must be 750 to 1,250 words in length (plus a cover page and references). Cite any and all sources appropriately.Supporting MaterialsOrganizational Climate Assessment Summary PDFThis document provides a table summarizing the climate assessment conducted by human resources prior to and during the restructuring of Organization Y.see attached document- Align Organization Climate Assessment Summary

Start-up Business Plan Assume yourself as an entrepreneur of a small startup business in Saudi Arabia. Write brief notes on the following objectives: 1. Owners a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail 2. General Business Description (300 – 400 words) A. What business will you be in? What will you do? •Mission Statement •Company goals and objectives B. Business Philosophy a. What is important to you in your business? • To whom will you market your product? • Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long term or Short-term changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it? • Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture? • Legal form of ownership: Sole proprietor, Partnership, Corporation, Limited liability corporation (LLC)? Why have you selected this form? 3. Products and Services a. Describe in depth your products or services. (Technical specifications) b. What factors will give you competitive advantages or disadvantages? Examples include level of quality or unique or proprietary features