You have just been hired as the new head of an audit team for a national accounting fi rm. With four years of experience, you feel technically well prepared for the assignment. However, this is your first formal appointment as a "manager." Things are complicated at the moment. The team has12 members of diverse demographic and cultural backgrounds, as well as work experience. There is an intense workload and lots of performance pressure. How will this situation challenge you to develop and use essential managerial skills and related competencies to successfully manage the team to high levels of auditing performance?

John is CFO at a venture-backed tech start-up with revenues of $20 million andapproximately 80 employees. He has worked at the company for several years, andnow reports to Ralph, the company's newly hired CEO.The company had been doing really well, but recently big customers have been placingfewer orders and Ralph is feeling pressure to show growth. This pressure is amplifiedbecause the company is venture-backed, and the investors expect results. While thecompany did well in the first round of funding, if they don't perform now, they may havetrouble with gaining sufficient funding in the second round, which could mean the endof the company.All of this was on John's mind when Ralph came to him about recording a major orderthat was still under negotiation. The deal had not gone through, although both partiesexpected to complete the deal in the next week. With the current quarter ending in thenext few days, including this order would give a significant boost to the company'sfinancial…

Cooking the Books Alexis Babb John is CFO at a venture-backed tech startup with revenues of $20 million and approximately 80 employees. He's worked at the company for several years, and now reports to Ralph, the company's newly hired CEO. The company had been doing really well, but recently big customers have been placing fewer orders and Ralph is feeling pressure to show growth. This pressure is amplified because the company is venture-backed, and the investors expect results.  While the company did well in the first round of funding, if they don't perform now, they may have trouble with gaining sufficient funding in the second round, which could mean the end of the company. All of this was on John's mind when Ralph came to him about recording a major order that was still under negotiation. The deal had not gone through, although both parties expected to complete the deal in the next week. With the current quarter ending in the next few days, including this order would give a…

How do I respond to this in 100 words? The focus of my Organizational Development Project and Proposal revolves around The Sharp Manufacturing Company of America, a subsidiary of Sharp Electronics Corporation. Situated within the Health and Environmental sector and falling under the umbrella of Sharp Home Electronics Company of America, SMCA specializes in the manufacturing of premium kitchen appliances. Within this company, I serve as the Master Planner within the Supply Chain department. My responsibilities encompass production planning, demand forecasting, capacity management, and overall supply chain oversight. In my capacity as the Master Planner, it is crucial for me to remain vigilant about industry dynamics and consumer preferences to effectively strategize production over a seven-month horizon. By closely monitoring trends, I can ensure that our production aligns with market demands, optimizing efficiency and meeting customer expectations. This involves constant adaptation and…