This document outlines two assignments for a management course. The individual project assignment asks students to write a 5-section policy manual for managers of a new internet company they own. Each section will discuss external environment, planning, organizing, leadership, and control. The discussion board assignment asks students to discuss how a microchip company can implement 6 value chain requirements to remain competitive against clone companies. Students must post an original response and comment on two other posts. Both assignments require referencing outside sources and citing them in APA style.

1. Unit 5 DB and IP
Assignment Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages
Points Possible: 125 Due Date: 12/13/2009 11:59:59 PM CT
This course has focused on the four elements of the POLC model: Plan, Organize, Lead, and
Control. Review the readings for this week, as well as the materials we have covered in this
course.
You are the owner and CEO of a brand new Internet access company, known as the Just Web
Internet Company.
For this assignment, you are to create a Policy Manual for new managers. This manual should
provide guidance to the new incoming managers, as they set up their respective departments.
This manual should clearly lay out the expectations that you, as the owner and CEO of this
company, expect from each incoming manager. Below is the breakdown on the five sections that
must be addressed:
1. Section 1 of this manual should include a three-paragraph discussion of the external
environment that this Internet access company will operate in. Think about the options the
consumers currently have available to them in terms of Internet access, as you prepare
your response for this section.
2. Section 2 will be three full paragraphs in length, and will outline the key points we
have discussed related to Planning for this new company.
3. Section 3 will be three full paragraphs in length, and will outline the key points we
have discussed related to Organizing for this new company.
4. Section 4 will be three full paragraphs in length, and will outline the key points we
have discussed related to Leadership for this new company.
5. Section 5 will be three full paragraphs in length, and will outline the key points we
have discussed related to Control for this new company.
Make sure your Policy Manual is relevant to an Internet company (i.e., speed to market, technical
savvy, collaborative environment, etc.). Remember to use the Library or other Web resources to
support your argument. Be sure to cite your sources using the correct standard of APA.
Your report MUST include a reference list. All research should be cited in the body of the
paper. Discussion Board essays and Individual Projects without references and citations may not
earn any higher grade than a 'C' letter grade. Your report should contain a short introduction, and
conclusion in addition to the body of the paper. Please note that if you have a source in your
reference section, you need to cite it in the body of the paper per APA guidelines and vice-versa.
Please submit your assignment.
Objective: In completing the Unit 5 IP, students demonstrate mastery of the course outcomes
specified below. The relative weight of each outcome is also listed.
• Define the concepts of planning, organizing, controlling, and leading (60%)
• Explain the role of a manager. (20%)
• Outline the steps in the decision-making process. (20%)
Assignment Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 4-6 paragraphs for
original posting, 2-3 paragraphs for at least two in-depth replied postings
Due Date: 12/11/2009
In competitive industries, most of the time, companies must look within, and find

2. ways to reduce the cost of bringing a product from the raw material to finished
stage, in order to remain competitive in the long run.
The computer microchip industry, in particular, is very competitive. Whenever a new
microchip comes into the marketplace, the makers of "clone" microchips release a
clone microchip that is almost as good as the original, but priced considerably lower.
The Smart Chips Company specializes in developing first-of-its-kind microchips; yet
its market share has been hurt by "clone" microchips. The Robbins text outlines 6
requirements for Value Chain Management. In 4-6 paragraphs, discuss how you
would put these requirements to work specifically at the Smart Chips Company, in
order to help it remain competitive in the long run.
Remember to use the Library or other Web resources to support your argument. Be
sure to cite your sources using the correct standard of APA.
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board and
comment on a minimum of two other postings in-depth. You will be graded
on the quality and interactivity of your postings.
Your work MUST include a reference list. All research should be cited in the body of
the paper. Discussion Board essays and Individual Projects without references and
citations may not earn any higher grade than a 'C' letter grade. Your report should
contain a short introduction and conclusion in addition to the body of the paper.
Please note that if you have a source in your reference section, you need to cite it in
the body of the paper per APA guidelines and vice-versa.
Objective: In completing the Unit 5 DB, students demonstrate mastery of the course
outcomes specified below. The relative weight of each outcome is also listed.
• Define the concepts of planning, organizing, controlling, and leading.
(50%)
• The remaining 50% of the grading will be based on your in-depth
interactions with your colleagues.
DB unit 5