RequiredChapters 12, & 13 in Project Management: A Strategic Managerial ApproachChapter 12 & 13 PowerPoints from Project Management: A Strategic Managerial ApproachPart 1, Chapter Section 4.7, Part 1, Chapter 12, and Part 2, Section 6 in A Guide to the Project Management Body of KnowledgeRecommendedStawnicza, O. (2015). Distributed team cohesion – not an oxymoron. The impact of information and communications technologies on teamness in globally distributed IT projects. International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management, 3(2), 23-39. Retrieved from http://www.sciencesphere.org/ijispm/archive/ijispm-030202.pdfBarnwell, D., Nedrick, S., Rudolph, E., Sesay, M., & Wellen, W. (2014). Leadership of international and virtual project teams. International Journal of Global Business, 7(2), 1-8. Retrieved from https://csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/docview/1563997555?accountid=38569 Critical Thinking Assignment (200 Points)Important! Read FirstChoose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.Option #1: Project Management Simulation- Scenario A – Management Levers This simulation will take approximately 90 minutes, after which you will organize your thoughts and notes in a written paper. Take notes on what actions you took and why.Simulation – Austin, R. D. (2013). Project management simulation: Scope, resources, schedule V2, HBR, Product # - 4700-HTM-ENG (Links to an external site.)Compose and describe your thoughts about which options you chose during the simulation including the criteria you used to select options, the tradeoffs you considered, and any analysis you conducted.Explain your choice relative to scope, resources, and schedule.Explain how project characteristics, such as deadlines and team skill levels, affect team morale and work quality.Convey the impact of managers’ decisions on team morale and work quality, including how much time to spend on meetings and coaching, impact of overtime and outsourcing, and staffing levels.Finalize your thoughts about the simulation play, including what you learned about managing projects.SubmissionPrepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title and reference pages and the appendix – any tables, figures, charts, drawings, etc. are to be in the appendices if needed) detailing and compiling the specifics to items 1-5 above.Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in the most recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library, in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide to use.Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writing properly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the body of your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); a conclusion; and list of references.Option #2: Project Management Simulation- Scenario A – Project Speed of Processes This simulation will take approximately 90 minutes, after which you will organize your thoughts and notes in a written paper. Take notes on what actions you took and why.Simulation – Austin, R. D. (2013). Project management simulation: Scope, resources, schedule V2, HBR, Product # - 4700-HTM-ENG (Links to an external site.)Compose and describe your thoughts about which options you chose during the simulation including the criteria you used to select options, the tradeoffs you considered, and any analysis you conducted.Explain your choice relative to scope, resources, and schedule.Explain whether the project completed faster or slower than you anticipated, why it fell behind (if it did), and what you did as a result.Convey the impact the kinds of meetings you organized, how the meetings did or did not support project outcomes, and whether your project completed successfully.Finalize your thoughts about the simulation play, including what you learned about managing projects.SubmissionPrepare a 3- to 4-page paper (not including the required title and reference pages and the appendix – any tables, figures, charts, drawings, etc. are to be in the appendices if needed) detailing and compiling the specifics to items 1-5 above.Support your paper with a minimum of two current (published in the most recent five years) scholarly sources from the CSU-Global Library, in addition to any course textbooks or lecture material you decide to use.Format your entire paper according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.).Be clear, concise, and focused. Be sure to organize your writing properly and include an introduction; headings/subheadings for the body of your work; analysis and recommendations (if applicable); a conclusion; and list of references.Rubric PJM310 Mod 6 CT PJM310 Mod 6 CT Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Requirements 40.0 to >32.0 pts Meets Expectation This response includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 32.0 to >24.0 pts Approaches Expectation This response includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 24.0 to >16.0 pts Below Expectation This response includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 16.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence This response includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment. 40.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content 60.0 to >48.0 pts Meets Expectation Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of the project management concepts. 48.0 to >36.0 pts Approaches Expectation Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of project management concepts. 36.0 to >24.0 pts Below Expectation Major errors or omissions in demonstration of project management concepts. 24.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the project management concepts. 60.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Critical Analysis 40.0 to >32.0 pts Meets Expectation Provides a strong critical analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts. 32.0 to >24.0 pts Approaches Expectation Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts. 24.0 to >16.0 pts Below Expectation Major errors or omission in analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts. 16.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Fails to provide analysis of and critical thinking about the project management concepts. 40.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar and style 40.0 to >32.0 pts Meets Expectation Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format, as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling. 32.0 to >24.0 pts Approaches Expectation Project is fairly well organized and well written and is in proper format, as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling. 24.0 to >16.0 pts Below Expectation Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling. 16.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Project is not well organized or well written and/or is not in proper paper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and spelling. 40.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Demonstrates proper use of APA style 20.0 to >16.0 pts Meets Expectation Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than one significant error. 16.0 to >12.0 pts Approaches Expectation Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with no more than two to three significant errors. 12.0 to >8.0 pts Below Expectation Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with four to five significant errors. 8.0 to >0 pts Limited Evidence Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA, with more than five significant errors. 20.0 pts Total Points: 200.0

Assignment Content Reflection Competency 3 Reflection: Explain how evolving demographics and emerging technologies transform organizations. This reflection activity is comprised of two sections, collectively totaling a minimum of 500 words. Complete your reflections by responding to all prompts. According to George and Jones (2020), a company’s stance on social responsibility is the way its managers and employees view their duty or obligation to make decisions that protect, enhance, and promote the welfare and well-being of stakeholders and society as a whole. This includes the way the company handles changing demographics and emerging technologies. Global Environment Consider the forces in the global environment and your professional experience when responding to the following questions: What are some of the implications of demographic forces for the industry you work in or aspire to work in? What are the advantages and disadvantages of technological change? How can information technology lead to beneficial changes within the workplace in the industry you work in or aspire to work in? Social Responsibility Consider your professional experience when responding to the following questions. What do you consider to be the top three benefits to social responsibility? How does your organization implement social responsibility initiatives? If they don’t, what considerations should be made?

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.Assignment:Write a 1750-2000 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer the questions for each bullet point. There should be separate sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.Essay Questions:Create three activities that combine developmentally appropriate practices and play for a five-year-old by focusing on the area of social skills. Be specific.Analyze the characteristics needed to be a successful teacher in a DAP program and give a rationale for each.How are the Nine Principles of Child Development and Developmentally Appropriate Practices similar and different? Compare and contrast these concepts.