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needed to create the factory GEL will look for investors to help with the construction of the cost of the factory.

ACA expanded Medicaid to all Americans below 133% of the federal poverty level from the previous cut-off at 138 percent. The enrollment for Medicaid and CHIP has been simplified. ACA prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. This is known as guaranteed issue. ACA also extends dependent coverage for young adults unto the age of 26; so they can stay insured on their parent’s insurance. Individuals upto 400% of the federal poverty level are entitled to tax subsidies in order to assist them in having a health insurance. The subsidy is meant to achieve 2 goals: (1) provide sufficient funds to ensure that people can afford their health insurance premiums and (2) provide a financial incentive for people to choose lower-cost plans. These two goals are opposing, but both are essential. Families who earn more than 400% of the FPL can also purchase health insurance from the exchange, but they receive no subsidy.

help manage his care more diligently (Hardin, 2017). Complex Care Map tools are effective in identifying at-risk patients for frequent hospitalizations and it creates a “flag” alert which prompts all EHR users on the patient’s complex care needs. In this case, proper documentation on Mr. Head Injury’s past hospitalization visits was easily accessible to all members of the care team via a reliable and effective informational system.

More and more each year we seem to experience what can only be stated as a growing talent shortage throughout all departments of our company; so starting today we will be implementing a comprehensive change to our strategies for finding exceptional talent. According to Winston & Gallagher (2014), a ManpowerGroup report shows that 36% of managers in all industries are reporting a major shortage of the talent pool and have come up with several ideas on how to correct this issue. We are a small city trying to compete with large cities such as Houston, Dallas, and Austin just minutes and hours from our front doors. So starting today we will implement what will be known as the “Woodlands Initiative” that will play off the incredible lifestyle available here in The Woodlands Texas.

Research: Title 7 of the U.S. Code outlines the responsibility of the agriculture secretary for directing all research activities within the USDA. He identifies to which areas research efforts should be directed, appoints USDA officials responsible for data collection and processing, upon completion of research and data availability decides what further actions should be undertaken. If needed, the Congress or the president will require agriculture secretary to conduct research on a particular subject.

Tony is the warehouse manager and analysis the warehouse systems and processes. He also wants to improve the productivity.

Through trial and error ConAgra have adapted an organizational structure that works for the company. They believe that the matrix organizational structure enhances responsibility and decreases adversity in their management structure, and by aligning their managers precisely with their major priorities it will result in better performance and effectiveness. Matrix organization is an organizational structure that facilitates the horizontal flow of skills and information. Often termed as managing cross functional it’s used mainly in the management of large projects, and because of the complex design of the structure precise integration and control is needed (Schermerhorn, Osborn, Uhl-Bien, Hunt, 2012, p.g. 387). The matrix organization structure allows ConAgra Foods employees more direct access to senior leadership (ConAgra Foods, 2010/29/07).

According to Gray and Larson (2008), a matrix type of organization is one in which a hybrid organization form of a project management structure is placed directly over the functional order of the normal business operations. Typically, this type of organizational structure has two chains of command and the project participants have to report to two separate chains of command. This type of structure is designed to use resources efficiently. It is also intended to provide an optimal solution while being able to accomplish multiple projects at the same time. According to Gray and Larson (2008), there are several advantages and disadvantages to this type of organizational structure. The advantages of this type of structure are that it allows multiple projects to go on at the same time by sharing resources. It also allows the project managers to focus on coordinating and integrating different units or resources that can be integrated into several functions within the organization. Also,

Develop a matrix with projects, dates milestones, and people involved (i.e., HR, line managers, and employees) for Mitchell and his staff.

Parks Corporation has tried and failed a couple of Project base organizational structures. They have now adopted a Matrix-type structure. Parks’ corporate strategy was based on or controlled by the market needs. Their market was DOD, which meant when DOD shifted their need from R&D, Parks would staff accordingly.

(There is no specific methodology or software to manage the projects by the company as was told by the contact person. But as described by the contact person, later on, after analysis, there system falls under Matrix structure.)

Klastorin (2004, p.72-73) mention that many studies conducted to find out relationship between organizational structure and the impact on project outcome. One of them is project matrix, where project managers have fully and directly authority on managing project. Here, project manager’s role now involves 50% tactic and understanding situation, 40% administration and only 10% technical application. As soon as project is defined, project manager would be appointed to conduct some first tasks, such as meeting client, preparing budget, schedule, and ensuring proper facilities are available (Meredith et al, 2003, p.118). Meredith et al also mentioned that the most attributes, skills, quality when selecting project manager are strong technical knowledge, able to manage risk, resolve conflict, keep project moving and especially the one who can get the job done (2003, p. 140). Then a support team will be created. They are usually staff in this organization and are experts in this specific project. If not, the project would beyond their ability. As results, team could not accomplish goals inevitably. Taking a failure project as an example, Boeing’s Virtual Fence, because of an inadequate understanding of the technical requirements for developing and maintaining a virtual fence across a long border. It was finally cancelled as early as it was due to over budget and could not meet their deadlines (Mullins, 2008).

The essential processesof project management The process of project definition Part of a project definition checklist A functional matrix for a single project i a n manufacturingcompany Matrix organization for several simultaneous projects in a manufacturingcompany Matrix organization for a company engineering petrochemical, mining or large construction projects Project team organization Project team versus balanced matrix A hybrid organization A project with more than one project manager

Project management is a challenging task with many complex responsibilities. Fortunately, there are many techniques available to assist with accomplishing the tasks and hence executing the responsibilities. Such techniques include project planning, scheduling and controlling. The elements that need to be planned, scheduled and controlled are time, cost and quality. Different methods have therefore to be used in cost planning and control systems, time planning, scheduling and controlling systems, and quality planning and control system. Organisational techniques will enable the project resources such as labour, material and plant to be ordered at the right time and when directing the resources for work it will be ideally stated. A chain of command will exist when organisational structure is in place (Oberlender, 1993). These techniques have sprung up at an ever increasing rate. When perusing any engineering or project management magazine or browsing on the internet one will be amazed by the number of software packages offering various project management techniques implemented through project management software.

When a conflict occurs between different project managers which brings critical specialist and outlook to the project the matrix approach is predicted.