Technology has changed the way we conduct business on a daily basis. A number of organizations have opted for integrating systems and sharing information with their counterparts. Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research information technology (IT) systems for supply chains. Then respond to the following: As a manager, if you have to design an IT system for supply chain purposes using a crossfunctional team, who would you include on your team and why? Explain some of the trade-offs you would consider when designing/acquiring the system. Be specific and support your reasoning with examples. After your initial post, discuss the following: What trade-offs are involved in (a) sharing information with other organizations in a supply chain and (b) the acquisition of information-processing technology? Who needs to be involved in decisions as they pertain to technology acquisition for supply chain management? Name three different ways that technology has improved the ability to manage supply chains. Explain why integrated technology has improved the ability to manage supply chains. Write your initial response in 200 to 300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By Saturday, October 31, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, November 4, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Consider the following in your response: Provide a statement of clarification or a point of view with rationale. Challenge a point of discussion or draw a relationship between one or more points of the discussion. Grading Criteria and Rubric Assignment 1 Grading Criteria Max Points Initial Discussion Response 16 Discussion Participation 16 Writing Craftsmanship and Ethical Scholarship 8 Total: 40  You have probably heard the saying “Change is hard.” This statement is true for organizations as well as for individuals. When faced with change, many employees demonstrate resistance—they do whatever they can to not give in to that change. While some opposition may be natural, it is important to understand that employees need to work past such resistance to be successful at work. It is also important to note that organizational leaders need to understand that the communication methods they choose to announce change can greatly impact employees’ initial reactions. Respond to the following: Sarah, a long-time employee, is given an Android and told to keep it with her at all times should the company need to contact her. Why might Sarah resist this change? What impact might the direct style of communication, if used by Sarah’s boss, have on Sarah? How could this message be communicated in another, better way? What does this example tell you about the role of communication in businesses when resistance is involved? Describe a time you demonstrated resistance at work. Why did you resist? What was the outcome? How did you shape your argument to the needs of your audience? Write your response to each question in two to three paragraphs. Be sure to refer to appropriate terms, concepts, and research from your readings this week to help support your response.

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