The starting point in discussing how projects should be properly managed is to first understand what a project is and, just as importantly, what it is not. A project has distinctive attributes that distinguish it from ongoing work or business operations. Projects are temporary in nature and have definitive start and end dates.
Discuss the methods of selecting projects and the most appropriate time to use them. Provide an example of a project you have worked on and how and why it was selected using one of the methods.
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Title: Selecting Projects: Methods and Best Practices
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Title: The Role of Third-Party Logistics Firms in Supply Chain Management and the Motivational Factors for International Expansion and Offshoring Decisions
Assignment 3 MGT322 (2nd Term 2023-2024)
Deadline: 04/05/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Logistics Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT322
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd CRN: Academic Year: 1445 H (2023-2024)2nd Term
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr Ghazala Aziz
Students’ Grade: /10
Level of Marks: Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY This assignment is an individual assignment.
Due date for Assignment 3 is 04/05/2024
The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -3
Submission Date by students:Before 4/5/24
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre Weight: 10 Marks
Learning Outcome: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of how global competitive environments are changing supply chain management and logistics practice.
2. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
3. Analyze and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
In today’s highly competitive, extremely variable, and dynamic environment, many firms are seeking solutions. Supply chain management becomes more sophisticated and the difference between what firms want to achieve and what they can do in-house continues to grow, firms begin to realize that doing the right thing becomes more interesting than doing everything.Accordingly, they become better focused and more specialized by outsourcing and offshoring activities that are far from their core businesses. In many cases, firms decide to outsource this function in whole or in part to agents or third-party logistics firms.
Using this concept of offshoring and outsourcing answer the following questions by conceding any Saudi Local company or any Multinational company.
Question:
What are the roles of Third-party logistics firms in the smooth running of Supply chain process of a multinational organization? (3 Mark)
What are the motivational factors for companies going internationally? (3 Mark)
On what ground do companies choose developing countries’ locations for offshoring? Use examples. (Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 Mark)
References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)
The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:
Each answer should be 300 to 400 range of word counts.
Outsourcing, offshoring, Third Party Logistics
Their Main functions
Motivational Factors /Drivers
Reasons with suitable Examples
Reference
Note: You can support your answer by reading your book.
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“Exploring the Impact of Technology on Education: A Literature Review and Development of a Thesis”
No need for an Introduction or Conslusion.
This is the start of the Development of my thesis. Half of the work is done and it’s attached below (Also the lecturer’s feedback to follow for all improviments necessary for the second part). You are allowed to change anything in the first part to adapt to the second part accordlying lecturer’s feedback. If you have any doubt plese contact me…
So you’re going to work based on my first part, the questions answered and take all considerations necessary from the lecture for the second part. The themre are done but youn can chenge them to align better with you writing, even the Research question can ve changed to fit!!!
If you have any doubt you must talk with me.
The reference and literature review must be based on Articles and academics papers as this is the most important part of the project!!!
I’m attaching applied projec 1 that I’ve made with lecture’s feedback and instruction for project 2.
Two examples of previous applied project 2
And Applied project 2 brief with all questions that you have to asnwer based on the literature review.
Ps: You must also send me the literature review sketch that I will use for the future third part of project!! -
“The Evolution of Orthodontic Dentistry: A Journey of History, Technology, and Influential Figures”
Research paper about Orthodontic Dentistry. History of orthodontic dentistry, progression of technology, influential people.
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“Lessons from Top Executives: Insights and Contradictions for Success”
You must complete a 3-page (typed 1.5 spaced in 12-point Times Roman font) report
(To be fair and consistent, we won’t read beyond three pages) that demonstrates the insights
you have learned from our invited executives this semester. The 3-page limit excludes the
title page. The report must have the following components (point values for each
component are given in parentheses):
Provide a creative title page; the title itself should also be creative. (2
points)
Common Themes Discuss and analyze three specific common themes touched upon by
our executives. The themes need to be SPECIFIC. So, do not just write
that networking was a common theme. What was a common insight
about networking shared by most of the executives? For each of the
selected themes, provide evidence (quotes or examples from the
executives) that supports your assertion. (6 points)
Differences Provide a critical analysis of any two contradictory messages provided
by our executives. What factors (e.g., backgrounds or industry
characteristics) might have influenced their diverse perspectives? (6
points)
MVE/MVI Reconsider the insights provided by each of our guest executives. In
your opinion, who gets your vote as Most Valuable Executive (MVE)
and why? What was the Most Valuable Insight (MVI) that you gained
from the course and why? Briefly describe one personal implication of
that insight—this is the major take-away from the course. (6 points)
Written Quality Includes grammatical quality (spelling, organization, punctuation), and
written appearance (professional format, section headings) of the report.
(5 points)
Note for Writer: I have added in a page of notes of two CEO’s you may talk about. -
“The Birth of a Fictional Band: Creating a Band Dossier, Rocking Out, and Filling in the Facts”
This is a Part 1 of the Band Project. Every part includes 3 sessions: a, b, c.
a. Band Dossier
Choose a band dossier and write a list of five possible band names. These cannot be real bands or artists. Use your imagination.
All work should be:
Typed and double-spaced
In 12-point font, Times New Roman (or similar)
Include a header with:
Your first and last name
Topic title and due date
Include the word count on the bottom of the page. b. Rock Out
Tell us about your fictional band that you create. Try to have fun with this.
This is fiction writing about music, the band you created, the style of music and the members of the band. Answer the following questionnaire about the band:
What is the style of music of your fictional band?
What is the persona and image of the band/artist in a few adjectives?
How is the style of music reflected in the persona and image?
How is the persona and style of the band reinforced in the band/artist’s appearance? (you can skip any question you like.)
How is the band/artist’s web presence? (Check Myspace, official websites, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
How do fans adopt or mimic this style and persona?
Has this band or artist ever tried to change or evolve their persona? If so, how did they do it? What changes were made? If not, how has the persona stayed the same? Does it feel stale? Why or why not?
Describe the fictional lead vocalist/singer/musician in terms of their personality and style.
Does the band get along?
Please give us a few adjectives or descriptions for each band member.
c. Band Fact Sheet
Fill out the fact sheet about your band. Download the fact sheet below.
All work should be:
Typed and double-spaced
In 12-point font, Times New Roman (or similar)
Include a header with:
Your first and last name
Topic title and due date
Include the word count on the bottom.
– Attached are the sample files of each session. -
“The Complex Reality of Housing Inequality: A Sociological Analysis of Evicted”
The purpose of this paper is for you to engage a book-length work in terms of what the
author’s sociological message is. As you can tell from the title, Desmond looks at the
issue of housing. In this case-study from the city of Milwaukee, he follows several
people – renters and landlords – as they try to navigate the world of low-income rental
housing in poor, urban neighborhoods. As you will notice, there are no clear victims or
villains here – it’s a much more complicated reality than that.
There are two basic ways you can structure your paper: First, you could pick one of the
people/families you’ll meet in Evicted and use their storyline to conduct a sociological
analysis; or Second, you could pick one issue (mental health, for example) several people
in Evicted deal with. Either way, while I want you to bring in specific details from the
book, you do not need to completely “retell the story”. Rather, use the storyline of one of
the main people, or a discussion of one issue or challenge facing more than one person, to
conduct a sociological analysis.
As with your other papers, start with a clearly stated thesis/argument. In this case, in a
paragraph, explain why the person you chose is in the situation they are in, or why your
chosen issue is a particular challenge. Go beyond mentioning the obvious – that they do
not have enough money. Come up with a specific argument here.
After that, expand this paragraph into an extended discussion of the problems and issues
your chosen person is facing and how a sociologist would explain and analyze them.
From education to health, the criminal justice system, a post-industrial job market, family
dynamics, and other issues – think broadly over the course of the semester and use this
material to explain and analyze Evicted. One of the keys here is to strike a balance
between offering a developed discussion, and not trying to “do everything.” Stay focused
on a clear and specific argument/topic.
Somewhere in your discussion, one thing you need to include is one specific example of
when your chosen person made some sort of mistake – and then talk about what the
consequences of that mistake were. Then briefly talk about if you had made a similar
mistake, and whether or not your consequences would have been the same.
As a concluding paragraph, address “What Should We Do”? Now, after you have read
and reflected on this book, and taken a semester course in sociology – what would you do
from a public policy standpoint to making affordable, stable housing a reality for more
lower-income people? I am going to take one easy answer away from you – don’t talk
about the need for more jobs. Of course, that’s the most crucial thing, but everyone
knows that! What else needs to be done to solve this social problem -
“The Synergy Between Economic Growth and Technological Innovation: A Reflection on the Past and a Call for Sustainable Change in the Future”
The synergy between economic growth and technological innovation has been the most significant engine of change for the last 200 years, but unless we improve our economic, environmental, and social behaviors, the next 100 years could be disastrous. Reflect on all parts of this statement. Write a reflective essay that addresses the full themes of this statement. Use concepts like the UN Sustainable Goals, other readings in the course, and outside research to back up your opinions and analysis. – Essay must be 3 to 4 “FULL” pages – Times New Roman, 12 Font, Double-Spaced;
Please use MLA Format (Link is here) MLA Format | Complete Guidelines & Free Template (scribbr.com)
– Please remember to include your Full Name, Date, UNIV 2002 Global Issues and Professor Name
Note to students: Please focus on the following points as you prepare your essay.1. The essay question requires that you integrate information taken from several different (referenced) sources, to organize that information, and to summarize the information with conclusions that may be new to you. 2. Begin with a thesis statement, (or a claim) that you will explain and justify in your essay. Support your ideas with a rationale and evidence (not opinion statements such as “I think”) that are logically organized throughout the essay. Your ideas and the support should be clear to the reader. 3. Select relevant material to illustrate your points and provide specific references to class readings as well as additional research that you conduct via FDU library resources. Your essay must make substantive reference to at least three resources. Do not cite, quote, or reference from Wikipedia or general non-verifiable sources. References should follow a standard MLA citation format. 4. Your essay should reflect appropriate grammar and syntax. -
“Comparison of Research and Development Expenditure for Philips and Competitors in Euros”
Following the group project demonstration document that i provided, please make multiple line graphs with excel comparing the expenditure on Research and Development for Philips against its competitors, which are Siemen healthineers, Canon medical systems and medtronic. Please make sure all the dollar amounts are in euros. Can you please find the data from their annual reports
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Title: “Enhancing Communication Skills for Success in Healthcare Management” Communication is a crucial aspect of any profession, especially in healthcare management where effective communication can directly impact patient care and overall organizational success. Through my studies and experiences, I have learned three
Write one -page paper on three most important things you learned about communication. Explain how these will help you in your career in healthcare management.