Category: Business and Management : Business

The gig economy, characterized by short-term contracts and freelance work, has transformed the modern business landscape. Originating from the increased demand for flexible working arrangements and driven by technological advancements, the gig economy has redefined traditional employment models.
Platforms like Uber, Airbnb, and Fiverr have spearheaded this shift, offering workers the opportunity to engage in various gigs ranging from ride-sharing and home rentals to graphic design and writing. This model provides unparalleled flexibility, allowing individuals to manage their schedules and choose projects aligning with their skills and interests. Consequently, many workers have embraced gig work as a primary or supplementary source of income.
Businesses also benefit significantly from the gig economy. By tapping into a vast pool of freelancers, companies can reduce overhead costs associated with full-time employees, such as benefits and office space. This model enables businesses to scale their workforce up or down based on demand, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
However, the gig economy is not without its challenges. Gig workers often face income instability, lack of benefits, and minimal job security. These issues have sparked debates about the need for regulatory reforms to protect gig workers’ rights. Governments and policymakers worldwide are grappling with how to classify gig workers and ensure they receive fair treatment and compensation.
Despite these challenges, the gig economy continues to grow, driven by evolving work preferences and technological innovations. It represents a significant shift in how work is conceptualized and executed, offering both opportunities and challenges for workers and businesses alike. As the gig economy evolves, it will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of work and redefine the boundaries of traditional employment.

You are to select and view ONE of the below movies or TV shows:
1. Osborne, M & Stevenson, J. (2008) Kung Fu Panda. Paramount Pictures
2. Miller, B. (2011). Moneyball. Columbia Pictures
3. McKay, A. (2015). The Big Short. Paramount Pictures
4. Game of Thrones (you may use one or more episodes, just make sure to properly cite the reference). This one has many excellent leaders to write about.
5. The Walking Dead, (you may use one or more episodes, just make sure to properly cite the reference). I highly encourage you to use this series, it has numerous excellent examples.
A. After viewing the movie or TV show, select one of the supervisors (leaders).
B. Discuss THREE supervisory techniques, using specific examples from the movie or TV episode. Do not spend too much effort explaining the background or details of the scenario, get to the point of how they lead (or don’t). 
C. Make sure to discuss the following topics:
i. Which of the supervisory techniques were effective? Why?
ii. Which supervisory techniques were not effective? Why?
iii. Pick one scene and discuss what you would have done differently as a supervisor and why?
iv. How does a high-stress environment affect supervisory techniques, as compared or a less stressful environment?
v. What supervisory trait do you most relate to and why? You should include a personal account from your life.
vi. Why do supervisors fail if they are using a “textbook” technique? Explain using the scenes from the movie/show or your own personal life to enhance your explanation.
You should have a title page, some pages of body content, and the last page should be your paper’s references. If you have a title page and reference page that leaves you with 5 pages for the body.
Use at least 3 references for your paper. They should be articles/sources that support your paper.
Your paper should contain no more than 20% direct citations or quotations. That means 80% should be your own analysis, thoughts, and ideas.

Ethical principles apply to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.
The employer-employee relationship should not be looked at simply in economic terms. It is a
Significant human relationship of mutual dependency that has great impact on the people involved. A person’s job, like a person’s business, are highly valued possessions that pervasively affect the lives of the employees and their families. With stakeholders everywhere, the relationship is laden with moral responsibilities. Though the pressures of self-interest are very powerful and compelling, both workers and bosses should guide their choices by basic ethical principles including honest, candor, respect and caring.
Open and read the link below which discusses the rights and duties of both employers and employees.  The article lists many categories (Business Ethics, Disability Law, Discrimination, etc.) that are important considerations in any employer-employee relationship.  Choose any of the categories listed and dive deeper into the subject matter.  Give the class information that you have gathered, and also discuss your viewpoints of the issue.

FAQs – Workplace Issues

Before beginning this assignment, please download one of the following software’s below:
Project Online Professional (30 days trial period)
Libre Office (Free open source software)
This assignment is designed to evaluate your ability to document the project team and physical resource requirements. The activities include creating the responsibility assignment matrix (RAM), a Gantt chart, and produce a project network diagram for the project you selected. You will take the role of the project manager.
Here are the requirements:
You will use the project from the Unit 1 Assignment for the Unit 2 Assignment.
Construct a Responsibility Assignment Matrix for the labor, equipment, and material allocated to the project from the Unit 1 Assignment.
Construct a Gantt chart based on the WBS activities from your project.
Construct a project Network Diagram from your project.
Please go to the Internet for templates or documents that can help you meet the requirements.
The templates or documents that you use must meet all criteria specified in the grading rubric.
Components
Title page formatted in current APA style with the following information: Title of the paper, your name, course number and section number, and date.
A table of contents using the following headers: Introduction, Resource Assignment Matrix (RAM), Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Conclusion, and References.
A minimum of three scholarly journal and textbook source references cited and credited according to current APA formatting style using a minimum of six in-text citations.
The paper should be focused and to the point, containing between 600–800 words specific to the table of content items (excluding references).

In view of the contractual agreement that every employee makes to be loyal to their employer, do you think ‘whistleblowing’ is ever morally justified?  Why, or why not?

When Is Whistle-Blowing Justified and When Is It Not?

Promoting Infant Formula in the Twenty-First Century 
Thoroughly read case study (attachment below) and fully answer questions 1 and 2 at the end of the case study. You should use concepts and theories presented in the chapter as you analyze the case by responding to the questions asked.
No more than two (2) pages single-spaced.

PART 1
1. Create an MS Word document.
2. Create a title for your document using the style “Heading 1” 
3. Create an example of each of the following Smart Art Graphics, and use the style “Heading 2” to label each kind:
List
Process
Cycle
Hierarchy
Relationship
Matrix
Pyramid
4. For each Smart Art Graphic, create appropriate data for the type of graphic.  Be creative. Have fun with it. Experiment with colors and backgrounds.
5. Then, add examples of the following three chart types, and create your own data/labels that demonstrate you understand the purpose of using each type.
Pie
Line
Column
6. Create a hyperlink from your name to your school email address.
7. Lastly, create a hyperlink to the top of your document.
PART 2
Create a (minimum 6-slide) PowerPoint presentation:
Slide One – Title Slide – “Vacation Options 2024” or something similar, with your name as the Subtitle
Slide Two –  Create an appropriate infographic of 4-5 places you would like to vacation (show the names of the destinations and your level of desire to go there)
Slide Three –  Add a picture. Your #1 choice for a vacation spot and list reasons why it is #1 to you
Slide Four – Add a picture. Offer some brief advice about your destination. (i.e., What to pack, How to find, Must-do, Must-see)
Slide Five –  Add a chart of costs for your #1 Choice – (categories such as airfare, gas, hotel costs, admission tickets, meals, etc.)
Slide Six – Link to your website source(s) for more information using the website name, and add a hyperlink.
Use a theme that complements your destination aesthetic.
Be thoughtful in your font choice, use white space wisely, don’t overload your slide with text, and keep a consistent look throughout the presentation.
You may create more than six slides to share more about your cool vacation spot, but not more than ten.  You must have a minimum of these six slides.
Proofread for consistent formatting, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proofread again.

Thoroughly read case study (attachment below) and fully answer questions 1 and 2 at the end of the case study. You should use concepts and theories presented in the chapter as you analyze the case by responding to the questions asked.
No more than two (2) pages single-spaced.

How do you set your business apart from others in your industry? Small businesses require a special twist that makes them different. This may be a unique ..

Please read the attached thoroughly for full explanation. This assignment requires both a written portion (10-15pgs) and PowerPoint presentation (8-10slides)