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- CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…
- CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…CRISIS IT In May 2007, Frontier Airlines Holdings hired Gerry Coady as chief information officer (CIO). Nearly a year later the airline filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. In an interview, Coady describes how he managed IT projects during the bankruptcy and recession crisis of 2008–2009. Fundamentally, Coady faced a situation of too many projects and too few resources. Coady used a strategy of focusing on reducing the number of projects in the portfolio. He put together a steering committee of senior management that reviewed several hundred projects. The end result was a reduction to less than 30 projects remaining in the portfolio. How Can You Get to a Backlog of over 100 Projects? “There are never enough resources to get everything done.” Backlogs build over time. Sacred cow projects get included in the selection system. Projects proposed from people who have left the airline still reside in the project portfolio. Non-value-added projects somehow make their way into the…
- the textbook describes the four major reasons why portfolios are unsuccessful, including a) Too many projects in the portfolio, b) Wrong projects in the portfolio, c) Projects not linked to organizational strategy, and d) Unbalanced portfolio. How do portfolio managers determine that employees are working on the right number of the right projects based on organizational strategy? What performance measurement practices can they use to identify, over time, which projects should continue to be pursued and which should be ended?Mangement Planning is the art of shaping the future by making thoughtful decisions in the present. It is the process of charting a course, setting milestones, and aligning actions with objectives. A well- crafted plan not only provides a roadmap but also empowers individuals and organizations to make informed choices. It involves a delicate balance between vision and pragmatism, considering both the broader perspective and the minutiae of execution, From project management to personal development, the act of planning helps create a sense of purpose and direction. As we delve into the intricacies of planning, it prompts us to ponder: How can we strike the right balance between flexibility and structure in our plans, ensuring adaptability while maintaining a clear trajectory towards our goals?1. Using the citations/review journals below on the Importance of Implementation Plan and Loan repayment, provide a summary of the work researched. a. Lau, M. Tackling Uncertainties in Plan Implementation: Lessons from a Growth Area in England. Town planning review 2015, 86 (1), 7–28. https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2015.2. b. Worku, Z. Business Ethics And The Repayment Of Loans In Small Enterprises. Journal of applied business research 2021, 37 (2), 51–60. https://doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v37i2.10371.
- Ethical dilemma problem 1: Joni is a financial planner for ABC firm. She provided all of her clients with the same products. She felt this was OK since she had thoroughly researched them years ago and found them to be excellent. By concentrating her recommendations with a few firms, she was able to receive commission bonuses. She never discussed their goals and characteristics with her clients unless they brought them up. Explain her violations of SEC and CFP regulations. Indicate what should be done.Compensation and Benefits Administration You just finished analyzing information for the current compensation and benefits program information. You find that some changes should be made, as the majority of employees (you have 120 employees) are unhappy with what is being offered. In fact, the plan had not been revised in over fifteen years, making it dated and definitely ready for some changes. Here is the current PTO offering 1+ year 7 days 5+years 10 days 10+ years 14 days. Please assist with the following questions. Definition of the compensation What four cost considerations would you take into account when revising the PTO section of your compensation plan? What four other considerations you would you take into account when developing a new PTO plan?Compensation and Benefits Administration You just finished analyzing information for the current compensation and benefits program information. You find that some changes should be made, as the majority of employees (you have 120 employees) are unhappy with what is being offered. In fact, the plan had not been revised in over fifteen years, making it dated and definitely ready for some changes. Here is the current PTO offering 1+ year 7 days 5+years 10 days 10+ years 14 days. Please assist with the following questions. Propose a new plan for the board of directors. The plan should be in the form of a table (spreadsheet), including PTO and other employees.