Imagine that your organization's president has been asking you (as the Human Resource Leadership practitioner) to ensure that when sending people abroad, they are motivated to maintain high level of productivity and profitability per dollar spent. Write a motivational training memo, advising the president, and explain the following:The need for alignment of corporate objectives and expat's assignment.The required cultural, social, and technical competencies for expat's assignments.The benefits of establishing a clear process for training, assigning, and repatriation of expats.

Rise to the Top Action Plan 1.Overcoming Challenges In Week 1, you completed the Student Prep Inventory in which you were asked, “As you begin at the University of Phoenix, what do you think is your biggest challenge?” Reflect on this challenge and what you have learned over the past 5 weeks. In 150 to 200 words, include a detailed discussion of the following questions: Explain how this course has helped you with this challenge. What actions have you taken during the past 5 weeks to work toward overcoming this challenge? What are your plans moving forward?What resources (including University or otherwise) have you used to help overcome this challenge? <Enter your response here.> 2.Goal Setting In 150 to 200 words, discuss the resources, tools, and strategies you will use to achieve your academic and professional goals. Include a detailed discussion of the following questions: How does setting goals lead to success? (Include a discussion of the benefits of both short- and long-term goals.)Think about your long-term goal of graduating. What specific short-term goals do you need to achieve your long-term goal of graduating?Share at least 2 methods of effective communication that you learned in this class, and explain how they can help you advance in your education and career. Based on the 5 steps covered in this course, which step in the writing process do you anticipate will be the most challenging for you? What is your action plan for overcoming this challenge? Share an additional resource from the Center for Writing Excellence that will support you in the writing process. <Enter your response here.> 3.Time Management Question 6 from the Student Prep Inventory asked, “How much time each week do you plan to spend on school work?” Review your initial answer to this question. In 150 to 300 words, discuss your action plan for improving and developing your time management skills. Include a detailed discussion of the following questions: Was your initial estimate of time needed for this course accurate? Why or why not? Discuss the schedule you developed for this course, GEN/201. What worked well with your schedule? Using the content taught in class, what time management skills can you implement to ensure success in future classes? (Be honest about your schedule, noting strengths and areas for growth).Are there areas where you struggled with time management? How do you plan to overcome these challenges? What resources are available to support you? <Enter your response here.> 4.Communication When thinking of communication you must consider both verbal and written communication. This can range from a conversation with your instructor or boss to an e-mail for work or a written essay for class. When returning to school it is normal to feel nervous about your written and verbal communication skills. In 150 to 200 words, discuss the resources, tools, and strategies learned from class that you will use to develop your communication skills in both academic and professional situations. Include a detailed discussion, and respond to the following: <Enter your response here.>

INSTRUCTIONSThe Scenario:Tony Spacken, Sales Manager, has an Excel workbook listing properties for sale. If a property is sold, Select National Properties Group will finance the property loan for 30 years at 7.5% interest. If the monthly payment of a property is greater than $300,000, the company will give the buyer a 1% discount of the selling price. Lavern Gallen is interested in purchasing the Pleasant Properties Warehouse, one of the company's properties. She lives at 4231 Center Drive, Tempe, TX 76501.For this project, you will need the following files:New blank Access databaseNew blank PowerPoint presentationGallen_LetterSale_PropertiesYou will save your files as:Lastname_Firstname_Sale_PropertiesLastname_Firstname_SNPG_PropertiesLastname_Firstname_Gallen_LetterLastname_Firstname_Sales_PresentationOpen the file Sale_Properties, and then save the workbook as LastnameFirstname_Sale_PropertiesCopy the Properties worksheet to a new worksheet,Rename the worksheet as PaymentsIn the Payments worksheet, convert the data to a table.In column G, insert a calculated column using the PMT function to calculate the monthly payment for each of the properties.In column H, insert a calculated column using the IF function to determine the amount of the if discountproperty qualifies for it.Determine the totals for columns F:H.Apply conditional formatting to cells with a selling price between $40,000,000 and $70,000,000.Copy the Payments worksheet to a new worksheet,Rename the new worksheet as Pleasant PropertiesFilter the table to display only the data for the Pleasant. Insert your name in the footer so that it displays on all worksheets.Create a blank Access database, and then save it as Lastname_Firstname_SNPG_PropertiesImport the data from the Properties worksheet.Create a query that displays all fields, except the ID field, for properties located in Florida and Georgia.Save the query as Lastname_Firstname_FL_GA QueryExport the query result as an RTF fileCreate another query that displays all fields, except the ID field, for all properties with selling prices less than $1,000,000.Save the query as Lastname Firstname Price QueryFor each query, create and format a report.Save each report with the name as the query, substituting the word Report for Query.Create a PowerPoint presentation using a template of your choice; the presentation will be shown to prospective buyers attending a sales conference.Save the presentation as Lastname_Firstname_Sales_PresentationInsert the file name in the footer to display on all pages of the notes and handouts.Modify the slides to help persuade buyers to purchase property from Select National Properties Group:On one slide, inform the audience that the company sells many properties.On the same slide, link the cell from the Excel Payments worksheet that displays the total selling price.On a new slide, insert a SmartArt graphic that lists some of the different types of properties that the company develops and manages.At the end of the presentation, insert a slide that contains the contact information for Mr. Spacken.Insert additional text, pictures, and clip art to enhance the presentation.Format any text or other objects to create a professional appearance.Open the file Gallen_Letter, and then save as Lastname_Firstname_Gallen_LetterInsert the file name in the footer.Format the letterhead for Mr. Tony Spacken.Insert the current date, and then insert Lavern Gallen's name and address and a proper salutation.Following the first paragraph, copy the SmartArt graphic from your presentation to the letter, changing text wrapping and resizing as necessary.Following the second paragraph, from Excel, on the Pleasant Properties worksheet, link cells F1:G38 (first and second row) to the Word document.Under the third paragraph, insert the RTF file listing the Florida and Georgia properties.Format the document to create a professional appearance.