Assignment

Part A- APA Format 250 Words 3 references

Please describe how the ED in your organization exercises leadership for the board. You may want to think about the board meetings and what happens at the meeting. Does the ED and board chair have a close relationship? Have you noticed the nature of the relationship changed when board chairs changed? Can you see strengths or weaknesses in this area of the nonprofit's existence?

Part B- APA Format 500 Words 3 references

If the Executive Director is at odds with several members of the board over the board members' perception of the efficiency and discipline inherent in the operation of the nonprofit, what can the ED do to address that problem? The ED does not work for individual board members but works for the board as a whole. However, the board does evaluate and has the power to terminate the employment of the ED should the board decide to do so. What would you suggest to the ED if she called you in as a consultant? Submit a 500 word essay.

Part C- APA Format 250 words 2 references-

SAS software is used by governmental and large corporations for intellectual property assets. This video discusses the corporate culture at SAS, which tries to enable people to do creative work in an encouraging environment.

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the original premise of SAS culture?

2. What is the importance of the SAS culture on work/home balance?

3. SAS reports a turnover rate of 4%; what it is about SAS that makes this possible?

Part D- APA FORMAT- 350 words- 4 references

Select an issue that's important in America today, and choose an interest group that has taken on that issue. What tactics and methods do they use to influence the Congress and the president?

Make sure to include a news article from the last four weeks of this group in action. Do not get sidetracked in discussions about the issue they support. Stay focused on their tactics and methods.