Chapter 15’s online journal is different from the other 2 online journals you have done so far. In the past, you had questions/prompts that you had to answer. It was a focused discussion.Chapter 15’s online journal is an open-ended forum for you to put down on paper your thoughts and reactions to the material in your own words. I am looking for application of the material to the world around you; whether it be something you read on the internet or from your own personal/professional experience.For example, did you know that companies also bought stocks of other companies? Can you apply the concept of short-term investments to other aspects of your life? Would you say pursuing your education is a type of short-term or long terms investment? Why do companies invest in other companies? Can you comment on the chapter opener?I am looking for critical thinking, and application of the material. I hope this helps.Post comments and reflections related to the chapter here. Also, post 3 questions related to the chapter. One of the questions needs to include a journal entry and/or computation. You may also comment on the chapter opener or the ethics question in the back of each chapter. To receive full credit, you need to post comments (2 short paragraphs or more) AND 3 questions per chapter plus one student response.

Step 1 Select two threats. Listed below are eight issues that the UN feels pose the most significant threats to global security. Some of these apply to the Earth’s 7.7 billion people, while others are limited primarily to developing countries. Regardless of where these threats are concentrated, your job as a consultant is to identify two of them that you consider the most critical to the globe’s population. Issue Options The use of fossil fuels as an energy source. Globalization. Insufficient educational opportunities in developing countries. A lack of access to technology. Civil war (NOT the U.S. Civil War). The rise in oceans’ levels. Covid-19 and the global pandemic. The dangers of poor countries remaining poor. Step 2 Write a minimum of an 8 page persuasive paper about your two threats. Write an introduction paragraph of at least one-half page in length identifying the two threats you have selected and the purpose of the paper. Then, for the two threats you chose: Identify the factors that make it such a serious risk to the global environment that you would choose to present it to the UN. Analyze the role that humans have played in aggravating this threat to the Earth’s environment. Suggest initiatives that the global community can take to mitigate the worst effects of this environmental threat.

Max 2 pages (double spacing, with 1-inch margins and 12 point font. Times new roman)Read an article, Identify and understand the main and sub-issues in the case study. Just finish the Problem part below for a business memo: ( no need for introduction and conclusion)1- What are the issues/problems facing GE? (identify all the pertinent issues that management needs to address)2- What is the primary problem in this case? Why has the problem you cited emerge? (perform whatever analysis and evaluation)To explain: first, you should list all the problems GE facing ( no matter big or small, list all); secondly, you should find the main problem and analyze/explain why it’s the main problem.It is essential early on in your paper that you provide a sharply focused diagnosis of strategic issues and key problems and that you demonstrate a good grasp of the company’s present situation. Make sure you can identify the firm’s strategy and that you can pinpoint whatever strategy implementation issues may exist. Consider beginning your paper with an overview of the company’s situation, its strategy, and the significant problems and issues that confront management. State problems/issues as clearly and precisely as you can. Unless it is necessary to do so for emphasis, avoid recounting facts and history about the company.

Case Study Please study the issues related to The Politics of Performance Appraisal and answer the following questions: The Politics of Performance Appraisal is a subset of a major organizational factor that can affect employee job performance and potential turnover intentions is “organizational politics. This can include managerial favoritism, having to be involved in undesirable activities, taking credit for what others do, and other actions that occur in many departments and organizational settings. For your case study analysis, elaborate on and answer the following questions: In your opinion, and from an HRM perspective, what are the objectives of employee performance evaluations? On the basis of these objectives, evaluate the perspectives about performance appraisals when The Organizational Politics of Performance Appraisal is involved. You could choose any or all of the cases including but not limited to: managerial favoritism, having to be involved in undesirable activities, taking credit for what others do, nepotism, … 3.  Assume you are the VP of HRM at a company that has a pervasive Organizational Politics of Performance Appraisal practices, and that you are aware what is going on (fine-tuning evaluations). If you disagree with this approach, what steps would you take to reduce the practice?Â

Compile/Develop a Project Charter. utilizing problem sets that you have completed throughout the semester.Your Individual Project Charter will include:Project Title – You will provide the title you best think fits the projectBusiness Case – providing basic background on the projectProject Scope Statement – a specific identification of what will be completed with this projectStakeholder ID – Use Exhibit 6.1 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #3Communication Plan – Use Exhibit 6.9 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #3Deliverables with Acceptance Criteria – Use Exhibit 7.4 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #4WBS with Activities List – Use Exhibit 7.12 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #4RACI Chart – Use Exhibit 9.5 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #5Risk Register – Use Exhibit 11.9 and Instructions/Instructor Feedback from Problem Set #6Make corrections to these problem sets as provided in grading feedback from the Instructor. Ensure all inserted charts are legible. You will design this as an official document to be submitted to the Project Sponsor; so, ensure that it looks professional. You may add any additional sections, besides those listed, that you think would be beneficial to your overall product.