Category: Business and Management

In the video below, psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health, and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous, and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional 
truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility.
How will you face life in uncertain times?   What challenges do you think you 
may face in your future career?
Susan David: The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage

In terms of size, we suggest:
Introduction Chapter                
2 – 4 pages
Literature Review Chapter              
minimum 15 pages
References in the body of the text, referring to the bibliography
(APA referencing style)
– With the following presentation standards:
• The document should have page numbers.
• Font size 12.
• Line spacing of 1.5
Font: times new roman
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In the Introduction Chapter the following topics will be included:
Your research topic.
Rationale for this topic.
Why this area is important and its relevance to the workplace.
Your research question
Rationale for choosing a particular sector, organization, population
group
Your Literature Review Chapter: the literature review is the
foundation of your thesis. This section is the summary of your readings around
your subject area. In this document you are expected to include summaries of
research papers you have read and the theories or frameworks you intend to
utilize in the thesis.  
The literature review should summarize the key points you have pulled
together and highlight gaps you intend to address in your research.
Your literature will be finalized by the framework of your
research (mandatory). you may present an existing framework, an amended
existing framework, or your own framework. And you must justify your choice.
The literature chapter will culminate with the following information:
Your research question (and sub-questions)
The framework you have chosen to use. 
What data will you need to collect to answer your research question? The
way by which you will collect the needed data will be explained in
the following chapter – Methodology. We will deliver
2 specific workshops on Methodology on Sunday, 7 July.
A plagiarism check will be done on your document, and you will have
access to the results.
Tips:
Chapter 1:introduction
Tips:
An executive summary with setting out the
key question posed and the main structural parts of the
Thesis: issues, a summary of the major takeaways from the
literature review, the propositions or hypothesis, the chosen
methodology, results, recommendations, major limitations
and/or suggested further research.
• An interest-creating introduction to the chosen topic and the
research question, the practical relevance, and benefit to the
company/ organization in general.
Chapter 2 : literature review
Tips
• A critical literature review chapter
leading to the propositions – or hypotheses
(if useful for the research) –
finalized with a research framework presenting the information
to be extracted and analyzed from the field of research
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Research question: How can integration of technology optimize the supply
chain in Fashion industry?
research question main key words: fashion industry, supply chain in the
fashion industry, technology in the supply chain industry .
thesis literature review paragraphs all with references and quote from
articles/ academic research (What existing theories/concepts are there?
Helping to list the Factors/Data/Information)
1-     
Fashion industry
a.      
What is fashion industry
b.      
fashion industry
globally 
c.      
fashion industry MENA ( middle
east) or Qatar region ( last paragraph)
2-     
Supply chain in the fashion
industry
a.      
Introduction ( what it
mean)
b.      
supply chain in the fashion
industry globally
c.      
supply chain in the fashion
industry (middle east ) or Qatar
3-     
technology in the supply
chain in the fashion industry
a.      
introduction ( what is it )
b.      
technology in the supply
chain in the fashion industry  globally
c.      
technology in the supply
chain in the fashion industry in Middle east or Qatar
i.     
Simulated realty
ii.     
Augmented realty
iii.     
Spatial metaverse
It can be change based on the research available

Most of the BCWF companies are extremely large and have vast resources at their disposal to encourage employee engagement. The majority of companies in this country do not have access to such an array of options. Nevertheless, employee engagement is still vital to their success as a company. Using your chosen company and the article linked in the Virtual Field Trip folder on employee engagement as models, please discuss how some of the methods used by a BCWF company to create engagement can be implemented in small and mid-range companies that lack the resources for bells and whistles. 
You will be graded on both content and grammar. Please do not repeat points that have been made in previous case studies and please proof read before you submit.
THE BCWF COMPANY I AM USING IS NVIDIA

WEEK 4 (Discussion)—Baldrige Framework, Part II
DISCUSSION: THE BALDRIGE EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK, PART II
In Ogden et al. (2010), find “Baldrige Core Values and Concepts” (p. 23) in the literature review, and read on the first nine topics, finishing at social responsibility. Then consult your current Baldrige guide (Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, 2023), and read on the homologous topics under “Core Values and Concepts” (p. 38). You will notice some evolution between Ogden et al. (2010) and the current Baldrige guide. In addition, of course, Ogden et al. (2010) have applied each area to supply chain management specifically.
This week, we will use the Discussion Board to address the Baldrige criteria from the perspectives of human-resource development (HRD) and the measurement of processes and outcomes. Accordingly, each choice of topical discussion presented below will address one of these associated topics.
Terminological note 1: To operationalize a phenomenon of any kind means to devise a practical way to measure it (i.e., to adopt a metric for it). Organizations typically operationalize customer service, for example, in terms of surveys. Using the Taguchi principle, one may operationalize process efficiency in terms of cycle time variation, in that the smaller the variation, the greater is the efficiency (cf. Six Sigma methodology). The measurement-oriented items in the question list below will regularly refer to operationalization.
Terminological note 2: The organization’s task environment consists of all external entities that have a direct impact on the organization, including current suppliers, current customers, current competitors in the industry, and applicable regulatory authorities (Bourgeois, 1980). By comparison, the general environment consists of all external entities and parties with an indirect impact on the organization, notably people and communities of all kinds. The general environment is important for understanding corporate social responsibility.
Select an Area to Discuss
#1. Visionary leadership (HRD). For Deming, a visionary leader effectively translates ideas into processes, contrary to the simpler idea of a charismatic soul who can inspire and motivate others. What is the visionary leader’s responsibility in terms of building employee engagement?
As always, clearly indicate your selected item first, by indicating the number. Write at least 300 words (as defined in the syllabus). Your concept may demand more detail than that short length allows. Then reply to the commentaries of at least two other students. For each reply, write at least two complete sentences that add value to the participant’s main commentary, through addition, correction, or novel interpretation.
To amend your main commentary (before the deadline), type “AMENDED SUBMISSION” at the top of the new version.
References
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. (2023). 2023–2024 Baldrige Excellence Framework: Proven leadership and management practices for high performance. National Institute of Standards and Technology. https://www.nist.gov/baldrige/publications/baldrige-excellence-framework/businessnonprofit
Bourgeois, L. J., III. (1980). Strategy and environment: A conceptual integration. Academy of Management Review, 5(1), 25–39. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMR.1980.4288844
Ogden, J. A., Wallin, C., & Foster, S. T., Jr. (2010). On Baldrige core values and commitment to quality. Quality Management Journal, 17(3), 21–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/10686967.2010.11918278
Summers, D. C. S. (2018). Quality (6th ed.). Pearson.

In this assignment, you must select a country of interest and a product or service that you think would succeed in that country. Your goal is to analyze your country’s appeal as a target market for your product or service.
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It would be best if you gave a brief overview of your chosen product or service. Ensure the summary has enough detail, so the reader understands the product or service, but remember that all details need to be in service of your thesis. In other words, all information should be relevant to your analysis of why this product or service is a strong fit for your chosen market.
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It would be best to describe your chosen country’s economic, political, and cultural environment. Ensure the overview has enough detail so the reader understands the country but remember that all details need to be in service of your thesis. In other words, all information should be relevant to your analysis of why this market is a strong fit for your chosen product or service. The goal is to relate a specific location’s financial, regulatory, and social systems to the feasibility of implementing a clear, effective marketing strategy.
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Many resources we have covered in this course may be used as support in your essay. Additionally, this link may help you research your chosen country: 
The Economist Intelligence Unit  https://country.eiu.com/AllCountries.aspx 
or http://country.eiu.com/All. https://country.eiu.com/All
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A few notes:
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The country you select can be something other than an emerging economy. 2.** The proposed product or service (P/S) should be new to the market. However, if you would like to present something that already exists in your country (UAE) , you could:**
Suggest a new P/S similar to an existing P/S but has an additional distinctive, value-add feature.
Suggest an evolution of an existing P/S.
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As a reminder, your P/S should be reasonably understandable, so you do not have to spend much time convincing the reader that it is feasible and explaining why it is such a good idea. This way, you can spend more time convincing the reader why it is a good fit for your country. So, a ride-sharing service with a distinct value proposition could be satisfactory. At the same time, jet-pack rentals for commuters looking to bypass rush hour traffic would be a much harder sell.
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As business majors, your communication skills are crucial — we want you to write well and expect that your work is clear, concise, and not only proofread but iterated with multiple drafts. To that end, review the IBS: Business Communication Writing Tips (Upper-Level) Guide for additional support when writing a solid paper.
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In upper-level classes, please focus on the LOs because they are the core components of the course. Building your paper around the LOs is much better than writing a paper and then shoving in LO footnotes. You may tag LOs with a footnote to make it clear to you and the Professor where you are trying to highlight specific concepts, but do not explain your application in a footnote. Everything you need to prove that this is a good use of the LO should be in the main text.
Assignment Information
Length:
1250 (not less and not more)
Weight:
15%
Learning Outcomes Added (Applying the learning outcomes are mandotory) 
poliStrat: Analyze how political and legal environments influence business strategy.
econStrat: Analyze how economic and financial environments influence business strategy.
socioCulturalStrat: Analyze how social and cultural environments influence business strategy.

Writing and Your Life
Due:
Monday, June 24th, 9 p.m.
Consider all the different kinds of writing you do and
will continue to do in your life. It’s a quite a range of genre and
possibility! For this assignment, choose one specific piece of writing that you are not very familiar
with but will have to do for a future course, job, or in your life in
some capacity.
The “that you are not very familiar with” is
important. If you work in an office and write memos every week, please do not
choose to focus on memos here.
The purpose of this assignment is to help you become
acquainted with a particular genre of writing that you, personally, will need
to employ in your academic, professional, or personal lives.
Step 1:
Respond to the “Brain Dump: Writing and Your Life “Discussion
Board post.
Once I have approved your topic, you may begin!
Step 2:
Find three examples of this genre of writing you’re
exploring: a good example, a mediocre example, and a plain terrible
example.
Step 3:
Find answers to the following questions about the
genre itself.
1.    
Why do people write this document
in the first place – that is, what’s its purpose?
2.    
What makes it what it is? For
example, what makes a lab report a lab report? How do we know that’s what we’re
looking at?
3.    
What material/content must it
included?
4.    
Who’s the audience for it? What
kind of assumptions are generally made about the audience through the writing?
(For example, if a lab report is laden with jargon and doesn’t go into detail
when listing previous studies, the rhetor – that is, the author – may be
assuming that their readers are experts in the field.)
5.    
In what contexts do we find it? Classrooms?
Professional Journals? Individual workplaces? Social Media?
6.    
What conventions of format or
design are typical of this genre? Will we know what it is immediately when we
see it?
7.    
What style of
writing/communication is used? Formal, conversational, jargon-heavy? Explain
why.
8.    
Is AI currently used in the
construction of this genre? If yes, how? If not, do you imagine it will become
so? If AI is used, what role do people play in the creation of this genre? For
example, input of prompts or revision.
9.    
What else do we need to consider in order to
really get our heads around what this document is and what it’s doing?
10.  What
style(s) of citation are used? If no specific style is used – such as
academic-y ones like Modern Language Association (MLA) or American
Psychological Association (APA) – how is information attributed to its source
or legitimized?[1]
Step 4: Copy and paste or screenshot these examples
into a word document. If they’re very long, just copy and paste or screenshot
part of it.
Step 5:
Analyze each example. Tell me what makes each example good, mediocre, and
terrible. Point to specific instances in your examples! You can use
direct quotes or bring my attention to certain places in the document.
Write at least one paragraph per example. Please be
thorough.
Step 6:
Write your own snippet of a document of this genre,
approx. 250-300 words. You will likely need to invent the circumstances, and
that’s okay!
Step 7:
Post to the Discussion Board: Writing and Your Life
Assignments. Read and respond to three of your peers’ work!
Note: you can ask experts in the world for guidance,
like professors and professionals. I will give you 5 extra points on this assignment if you include an
interview. 
Lab Reports. Law firm case notes. Teacher’s lesson plans.
Recipe for a blog. Emergency evacuation plan. Sales pitch. Oral/visual report
to a financial board. Soil sample breakdown for farmers. Grant proposal.
Abstract for an academic/scientific article. Public Service Announcement.
Advertisement. Newsletter. Lecture. Quarterly report. Art History thesis. One
Act play. Web page. Blog Post. Interview. Resume. Cover Letter. Emails. Letter
to congress/political representatives. Petition.
Template: How I
expect this assignment to look
Your Name
My Name
English 105
Date
Title
– Catch my eye!
Brief
introduction. What genre of writing did you choose for this
assignment? Why did you choose it?
Address
Questions 1-10 above in one or more body paragraphs. Please use complete sentences,
developed responses, and incorporate your sources. Tell me where you got your
information!
Copy/pasted text or screen shot of example 1: The Good
A full paragraph analyzing what makes this a “good” model
for this genre. Remember to reference specifics from the example! If I’m
using letters to the editor, I would quote directly from the letter and comment
on any pertinent feature I saw. Maybe the author’s tone was respectful towards
those who think differently, and I found that effective for some reason.
Copy/pasted text or screen shot of example 2: The Mediocre
A full paragraph analyzing what makes this a “mediocre”
model for this genre
Copy/pasted text or screen shot of example 3: The Terrible
A full paragraph analyzing what makes this a “terrible”
model for this genre.
Note: if you can’t find a really terrible example, 2
mediocres are okay, as long as all your analyses are strong.
Your Sample Example
Your 250-300 word snippet of your own example here. This is
where I would write my own letter to the editor.
Conclusion
Write a brief conclusion noting what stood out to you in
this assignment. What of note did you learn that you can apply to your work in
the future?
Works Cited
In MLA format, list your references. That includes your
three examples and where you found them. If you interviewed someone, include it
here. If you did any research on your genre – which you probably had to do to
answer those questions – list all references here.

nit 2 Assignment: Quality Management and Lean Systems Paper
Quality management is a critical aspect of an organization’s success. In today’s highly competitive business environment, organizations must continuously strive to improve the quality of their products and services to stay ahead of their competitors.
Directions
In this assignment, you will apply critical thinking to the application of designing and implementing a quality management and lean system for a manufacturing company. The system should aim to improve the company’s efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure that the products meet the customers’ expectations. 
The informative essay will have a minimum of three full pages in which you specifically address the parts listed below. Make sure to include separate title and reference pages, use standard paragraph structure, double spacing, 12-point Times Roman font, and follow all other current APA style guidelines. Conduct research from credible sources, the Library, and your textbook to support your responses. Three references are required for the assignment. 
You can select an operations management environment of your choosing; however, ensure it is realistic and applicable, reflecting good judgment, business sense, and critical thinking skills. Consider the following topics and follow the instructions below, remembering to complete all parts of the assignment.
Instructions:
Develop a quality management plan that outlines the processes, procedures, and quality standards that will be implemented in the company.
Develop a lean implementation plan that will be used to reduce waste and improve efficiency in the manufacturing processes.
Describe the impact of three quality pioneers and their contribution to quality management.
Deliverables:
A written paper summarizes the implementation of the quality management and lean system plan and describes the impact of three quality pioneers. 
SCM Standard Requirements
This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current.
In .docx file format.
In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page, ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, focusing on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.
Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
It must be written in Standard English, demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.
Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well-ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Ensure your paper uses current APA style for content, with properly indented paragraphs and a minimum of three full pages covering the assigned topics to the appropriate depth.
A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA style. Use your textbook, the Library, and the Internet for credible research.
Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference, or meet university standards for credible online research.
Be sure to cite in-text citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA style. Review the current APA style found at the Writing Center. The Writing Center can be accessed in Academic Tools. Select APA Central, then “Write” at the bottom of the page. It should include a title page, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references on the references page.

Write this paper as an informal business report. This report should be transmitted via a memo to my Supervisor/Manager. It should address the school’s loading and unloading zonesafety.

need to fix pest analysis for now just the economic and social with reputable sources and no ai or plagiarism(look at the last 2 documents to get a summary from report 1 and what needs to be fixed from the final report on jest.

Estimated viewing figures of 2 million worldwide.
will appear in every programme.
PV will not receive a fee from the television company, but PV’s logo and product placement
• PV is allowed to sell branded merchandise, made popular by the programme, on its website.
• •
Appendix 2: PV purchases land and invests in technology in 2016
New industrial unit financed by mortgage.
Gearing ratio increases to 75%.
New specialist technology financed by retained profit.
Quality improvements marketed as a unique selling point (USP).
PV reduces its marketing budget.
Appendix 3: Key Formula 2 sponsorship data 2018-2021
Appendix 4: Extract from report into influences on new business strategies
Growing consumer interest in sustainable production methods.
Disposable incomes are rising fastest in the 18-30 age range.
Global agreement to reduce carbon emissions.
• Advances in battery technology will reduce future cost of electric vehicles.
• Large car manufacturers are investing heavily in research and development.
• Criticism of governments for low investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
• Rising congestion charges / banning of petrol vehicles in some major cities.
Jack (a mechanic) and Jimmy (a car salesperson) set up PV as a private limited company in 2010.
PV was initially financed through savings and a personal bank loan. The capital raised was used to finance a car sales showroom, a workshop and tools.
PV bought previously owned cars at low cost, repaired any faults and sold them in its showroom.
Timeline of PV
2010-2011
Competition in PV’s market is high.
Business objective of sales maximisation with a focus on low prices.
Low-cost local advertising is used to establish the business.
Cash flow is variable and profit margins low.
2012
Jimmy identifies a niche market to restore and sell rare old cars.
A strong brand identity develops and profit margins increase.
2013
Specialist magazines are used to exploit growing brand awareness.
Business objective changes to profit maximisation.
2014
PV features in a television programme about the restoration of rare old cars.
Sales increase by 50%.
Recruitment of experienced mechanics.
2015
PV accepts a two-year contract to appear in the car restoration television programme (see Appendix 1).
Pricing method changes to skimming.
2016
Sales continue to grow rapidly as the PV brand becomes better known.
PV purchases a large industrial unit and invests in specialist technology (see
Appendix 2).
2017
Television contract ends.
Sales decline for the first time.
2018-2021
PV sponsors FAST, a Formula 2 car-racing team (see Appendix 3).
Sales do not grow.
2022
PV finds it increasingly difficult to recruit experienced mechanics.
Influences on PV’s future business strategy
A business analyst was commissioned to produce a report into influences on new business strategies for PV (see Appendix 4).
The report suggests that electric vehicles are a growing market. Jack does not want to retrain to work on electric vehicles. He decides to retire and sells his share of the business to Jimmy.
Jimmy wants his business to become the market leader in modifying rare old cars to run on electric power. Jimmy has found a venture capitalist with extensive experience of new power technologies.
She is very keen to invest in sustainable and ethical products.
‘ Evaluate PV’s marketing strategy between 2012 and 2021