Psychology of Homer Simpson
The post conta
ins two asighnments
1: Psychology of Homer Simpson
Order Description
Outl
ining the development of Homer Simpson us
ing the theories of 2 developmentalists (such as Freud, Erikson, Vygotsky, Piaget).
outl
ine important life events, dur
ing what stage of development these events occurred, and important socio-cultural impacts that affected the person’s development and life.
2: Project Charter
Order Description
Scenario: Roto Air
A project manager for Roto Air, Inc., a successful manufacturer of autonomous rotorcraft (drone helicopters) headed by CEO Jackie Copperfield. You work at the research and development facility
in central New York and have been given the assignment of transition
ing the manufactur
ing processes for the newest product, the Quick Drop 100, to its permanent manufactur
ing site
in central Florida. The Florida plant is non-union, has lower property taxes, and lower utility costs than the New York location. You will be shar
ing an exist
ing build
ing owned by Roto Air and used for assembly of other similar products. While floor space has been allocated for your product, the specialized mach
inery and tools must be procured. One of these mach
ines is to be custom built and has a lead time of 5 months. Normal support functions such as human resources, facility ma
intenance, and manufactur
ing eng
ineer
ing are already available
in Florida. A manual with the product assembly
instructions and specifications is needed for tra
ining the new manufactur
ing technicians and will rema
in your responsibility to complete. An appropriate budget of $1M has been approved for first year transition costs. Annual sav
ings from the move are expected to be $250,000 per year. The budget is controlled by John Golden, plant manager
in Florida. Manufactur
ing is scheduled to start
in the new location six months from today. You have a well-qualified team of four other employees that are free to travel as needed from their New York home to Florida. Although the team members have worked on many projects, they have not worked together before. Team members are Jackie, Ken, Jose, and Shawn.
Assignment:
travel to the Roto Air plant
in Florida to hold the project kick-off meet
ing.
In preparation for the meet
ing:
1. Identify at least three categories of stakeholders that should be
invited.
2. Remember
ing that
interested parties are
in both New York and Florida:
o Select three methods of communicat
ing with the attendees.
o Describe the best method of hold
ing the meet
ing that also limits travel costs.
3. Describe at least three team build
ing exercises that could be used dur
ing the meet
ing.
4. Before leav
ing the office, Shawn mentions that her husband is employed as a sales representative by the manufacturer of one of the needed mach
ines.
o After review
ing the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Code of Conduct, specify which potential violation exists.
o As the team leader, describe how you expect Shawn to proceed regard
ing this issue.
o Expla
in what action you would recommend to Shawn’s husband.