EFE And IFE Matrix

Develop both an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and an internal factor evaluation (IFE) matrix for a chosen organization, and write an analysis of the pros and cons and applications for use of each of these analytical tools.
Introduction
An EFE matrix summarizes the results of an external audit. Using an IFE matrix to identify and prioritize internal factors fosters communication across functions and allows functional employees to articulate their concerns about the organization’s business condition. An EFE matrix, an IFE matrix, and a SWOT analysis, which identifies the internal strengths and weaknesses and the external opportunities and threats to an organization, are often completed together.
Because of increased turbulence in business markets, an external audit is an important part of strategic management. An external audit includes collecting and evaluating information about competitors, technology, and legal, governmental, political, environmental, demographic, cultural, social, and economic trends in the marketplace. Organizations must empower their employees to identify, monitor, forecast, and evaluate external forces. Failure to do so might mean missed opportunities or ineffective strategies. It is important to use the Internet and information technology to gain information about the competition. Using an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and competitive profile matrix can help evaluate markets.
Organizations also audit their internal strengths and weaknesses, including the major functional areas. The core operations of most organizations include management, marketing, finance, operations, research, and information systems. An internal audit helps ensure an organization’s health and may help establish competitive advantage and strengthen bottom-line performance. To do an internal assessment, strategists identify and evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses and formulate strategies for effectiveness. The process of doing an internal audit is an opportunity for employees throughout the organization to participate in choosing the future of the organization. Involvement in the process can energize and mobilize the enterprise.
Preparation
Select an organization for which to create an external factor evaluation (EFE) matrix and an internal factor evaluation (IFE) matrix. Ideally, the company you choose will be a familiar one and one to which you have easy access, such as your place of employment or a company close to where you live. You may use the same organization for other assessments in this course.

Mythological Archetypes Presentation

You are once again volunteering at your local library. The visiting group of seventh graders are returning for a presentation on heroes, myths, and modern society. You want the students to relate to how mythology influences contemporary characters they are familiar with today.

This assignment will allow you to demonstrate how effectively you can identify mythological archetypes in contemporary culture (Course Learning Outcome #2).

Select a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game that is inspired by a mythological epic or hero’s quest.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes of (at least 4-5 good-sized sentences for each set of notes) about the contemporary hero’s or heroine’s quest geared to an audience of seventh graders. No PDF documents please.

Include the following in your presentation:
A short explanation of archetypes and heroes
Brief description of the plight of your selected main character—the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges
Other archetypes within the story and a brief description of their roles in the hero’s quest
Research about the mythological and cultural origins of the story; explanation of parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired
Relating these to the conflicts and choices ordinary humans struggle with

Mythological Archetypes Presentation

You are once again volunteering at your local library. The visiting group of seventh graders are returning for a presentation on heroes, myths, and modern society. You want the students to relate to how mythology influences contemporary characters they are familiar with today.

This assignment will allow you to demonstrate how effectively you can identify mythological archetypes in contemporary culture (Course Learning Outcome #2).

Select a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game that is inspired by a mythological epic or hero’s quest.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes of (at least 4-5 good-sized sentences for each set of notes) about the contemporary hero’s or heroine’s quest geared to an audience of seventh graders. No PDF documents please.

Include the following in your presentation:
A short explanation of archetypes and heroes
Brief description of the plight of your selected main character—the feat(s) he or she must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges
Other archetypes within the story and a brief description of their roles in the hero’s quest
Research about the mythological and cultural origins of the story; explanation of parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired
Relating these to the conflicts and choices ordinary humans struggle with

Company and share its mission and vision statement.

 

Research a company that has posted its mission and vision statement online. Include the following in your initial post:

– Identify the company and share its mission and vision statement.

– Review what the company is actually doing including innovations, initiatives, product development, marketing, and so on. How sincerely and effectively do you feel the mission and vision statements reflect the company’s actions? Provide an example.

– Explain if the company’s mission and vision statement have helped or hindered its overall success.

Company and share its mission and vision statement.

 

Research a company that has posted its mission and vision statement online. Include the following in your initial post:

– Identify the company and share its mission and vision statement.

– Review what the company is actually doing including innovations, initiatives, product development, marketing, and so on. How sincerely and effectively do you feel the mission and vision statements reflect the company’s actions? Provide an example.

– Explain if the company’s mission and vision statement have helped or hindered its overall success.

Why this healthcare issue is important

Using the information recorded on the template in Parts 1 and 2, develop a 1-page fact sheet that you could use to communicate with a policymaker/legislator or a member of their staff for this healthcare issue. Be sure to address the following:

· Summarize why this healthcare issue is important and should be included in the agenda for legislation.

· Justify the role of the nurse in agenda-setting for healthcare issues.

Margin for Error

 

Systems errors, human errors, and process issues can lead to sentinel events in a hospital. Create your initial post and then use the response prompts to reply to the scenarios or examples created by at least two peers.

Initial Post
In 200–250 words, construct a scenario or example of an error that would result in harm to a patient for your initial post. This scenario or example can be something you have witnessed or a hypothetical example of a sentinel event. DO NOT post the same scenario or example as a peer.

Response Prompts
Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ posts in a substantive manner. Use the response prompts to guide your content.

How did organizational influence, unsafe supervision, etc. cause this error to happen?
How will you avoid making such an error in the future?

Margin for Error

 

Systems errors, human errors, and process issues can lead to sentinel events in a hospital. Create your initial post and then use the response prompts to reply to the scenarios or examples created by at least two peers.

Initial Post
In 200–250 words, construct a scenario or example of an error that would result in harm to a patient for your initial post. This scenario or example can be something you have witnessed or a hypothetical example of a sentinel event. DO NOT post the same scenario or example as a peer.

Response Prompts
Then, respond to at least two of your peers’ posts in a substantive manner. Use the response prompts to guide your content.

How did organizational influence, unsafe supervision, etc. cause this error to happen?
How will you avoid making such an error in the future?