Category: Business and Management

Part1) Please read two students’
answers and  write a short comment.
Student1_Josh)
Hello Professor,
I believe that strategic
alliances are more than just important, they are an integral aspect of
operating internationally. When you think about all of the complexities of
running a business and then factor in everything that is piled on top of your
operation now that you are operating in multiple countries across the world,
there is really no feasible way to do this without having partnerships where
those partners take on some sort of responsibility for different aspects of the
business. this is especially true for a manufacturing situation, but also
applies to international freight and shipping. when you operate in another
country, there will be other companies that keep things in that nation’s
economy running, that you will need to find and partner up with.
-Josh
Student2_Ronnie)
Professor,
An international
business will not be successful without good working alliances. These are the
key takeaways.
·       A strategic alliance is an arrangement between two companies
that have decided to share resources to undertake a specific, mutually
beneficial project.
·       A strategic alliance agreement could help a company develop a
more effective process.
·       Strategic alliances allow two organizations, individuals or
other entities to work toward common or correlating goals.
·       Strategic alliances diversify revenue streams, grant access to
potentially difficult-to-obtain resources, and may improve a company’s public
image.
·      
Strategic alliances
may also cause companies to expend resources to resolve conflict, not yield
results as expected, or negatively impact a company’s public image.
Part2) Please write a paper about the below topic
The Middle East, India, Russia,
Zimbabwe, or elsewhere? Place and Entry Method
Overview
and Thoughts
Developed and developing countries are modern classifications that refer to the level
and effectiveness of industrialization rate, individual income, and human
indicators, such as life expectancy, child mortality rate, and literacy rate.
Basically, countries with a high level of industrialization, high level of
income per capita, high life expectancy, low child mortality rate, and high
level of educational attainment are considered developed, and the opposite is
true about developing countries.
However, the relationship between
the aforementioned factors is not linear. For example, in 2015, Brazil had a
higher income per capita than China, but China had a higher literacy rate,
higher life expectancy, and a lower child mortality rate than Brazil for the
same year.
Although developed economies tend
to be more attractive to multinational corporations and foreign investors due
to their reliable legal and financial systems as well as their high income,
developed markets tend to be saturated, and there is little room for growth.
Developing economies, on the other hand, might lack solid and reliable legal
and/or financial systems, but they have much wider space for growth as they
typically have a large young population, more low-skilled labor (low labor
cost), and a population with an  appetite for new commodities.
Your job here is to help a
multinational corporation decide where and how to invest. Help them pick a
region or a country, and then tell them what the best method of entry is based
on the characteristics of that region or country.
Assignment
Description
Organic Valley, which is an
organic food brand and independent cooperative of organic farmers based in La
Farge, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1988, Organic Valley is the
nation’s largest farmer-owned organic cooperative and one of the world’s
largest organic consumer brands. The organization is interested in expanding
their international market for lactose free products, primarily yogurt and milk
(Organic Valley, n.d.).
The company has approached you to
help them select one region or country to expand to and the method of entry to
that region or country. Their target regions and countries (just pick one) are
the Middle East, South America, Russia, India, Zimbabwe, Netherland, Japan,
Iraq, Qatar, Kazakhstan, and Romania.
They need to know which region or
country has a higher potential for market growth for lactose free dairies and why and also the
best approach to enter the market—export products there, build production facilities
in the region or country, or build production facilities somewhere near the
region or country, and how to manage logistics based on the region’s or
country’s characteristics.
The following are useful sources
for obtaining data income and demographic by country.
Economic,
Development, and Demographic data Sources
To review these sources, copy and paste the following
links into a new web browser.
https://datatopics.worldbank.org/world-development-indicators/the-world-by-income-and-region.html
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL
https://ourworldindata.org/human-development-index
https://www.theglobaleconomy.com/rankings/wb_political_stability/
Writing
Style (APA) and Page Number Requirements
Font Type: Times New Roman or Arial
Font Size:
12
Spacing:
Double
Number of Pages:
Two to three pages, not counting the separate Title page and the separate
References page.
Content
Structure and Requirements
Title Page
Title of the paper (your
choice)
Name
of the author (your name)
Email
address of the author
Class
name
Professor’s
name
Date
Content
Structure
Introduction:
Briefly state the name of
the region or country that you have selected for the company to enter,
its population size, its average household income level, its political
and legal index, and the size of the dairy industry there.
Briefly
discuss export and import restrictions in that country.
Country and Dairy Data and Analysis:
Use graphs, data, or tables
to show the growth pattern of the dairy industry in that country and
state whether  the industry is growing or declining.
Use
data to show the size of the lactose free dairy market there. Does it
exist? Is it growing?
Recommendations:
State the name of the region
or country that Organic Valley could enter to sell its lactose free, and
list the reasons that make the country most suitable for their lactose
free products.
State
the best method of entry (export or manufacture) and why. What makes
that country attractive (or unattractive) for dairy production?
Reference
List
Use two to three credible
sources to support your argument.
Cite
any sources used. The references need to be in APA format.
Use APA ResourcesLinks to an external site. to
learn more about how to cite and format resources.
References
Organic Valley. (n.d.). Our humble history. Retrieved on November 03, 2022.  https://www.organicvalley.coop/about-us/our-humble-history/.

Just Another Move to China Case Study. ****HELLO WRITER, THE CASE STUDY IS ATTACHED TO THIS ASSIGNMENT****
Prepare 1,000 word paper in proper APA format and provide at least 7 peer-reviewed references.
Respond to the questions on page 8 of the PDF and explain, discuss, and analyze the Global HRM concepts in the case.
Include concepts that will contribute to best practices in effectively leading and managing personnel while adhering to laws, ethics, cultures to ensure an effective human resources strategy.  

Students will need to critically analyze the content of the case
study and reach valid conclusions. Guidance provided in the attached files

Question “Define globalization and explain its advantages and disadvantages. As a student of International Business Management , determine whether  or not you support  ‘globalization’  and justify your position in the context of  business Operations in the Caribbean.
Assignment should be  between 2000 -3000 words. A reference containing all relevant citations in current APA format must be included.

I have 57 pages written. Just need to continue on it. I’ll provide 100 surveys. You help me write the rest 

Introduction
In this assignment, you will choose from one of the three provided scenarios and write a 1–2 page paper. You must fully answer the questions that follow your chosen scenario. You are required to use and cite at least one quality source following the Strayer Writing Standards.
Instructions
Step 1: Download the Week 5 Assignment Template [DOCX] Download Week 5 Assignment Template [DOCX].
Step 2: Choose one scenario from the three listed in the template and complete your paper.
Include your name.
Identify which scenario you chose to write about.
In 1–2 pages, answer both questions associated with your chosen scenario.
Be sure to cite at least one quality source and include a reference page. Your citation and reference page must follow the Strayer Writing Standards.
Academic sources, also called scholarly sources, may be books, journal articles, and published expert reports. Academic sources have been peer-reviewed, which means they were evaluated by experts on that topic.
Your reference page does not count toward the required number of pages.
Step 3: Upload your completed Word document template via the submission link.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all supports. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
In addition to your textbook, you have access to Nexis Uni through the Strayer University Library. Please take advantage of this excellent legal resource!

INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the publicly held company you selected from the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) or New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that conducts business in the U.S., as well as internationally. The company you select should have corporate social responsibility as part of its mission/vision and/or business practices. 
SCENARIO:
Financial Management Decision Making
You have been hired by a mutual fund as a management consultant to evaluate a publicly held company that the fund is considering adding to its holdings. Specifically, you will appraise the company’s work environment/organizational culture, financial stability, domestic and international financial growth opportunities, ethical practices, diversity/composition of its board of directors, corporate social responsibility practices, and evidence-based decision-making practices. Based on your evaluation, you will develop an 8- to 10-page report to the investors of the mutual fund that will include your recommendations as to whether this company aligns with the mutual fund’s investment philosophy, which emphasizes companies that are recognized for their practices related to ethics, social responsibility, and global expansion.
QUESTIONS/PROMPTS:
Part One: Company Profile (7-8 Pages)
Describe the publicly held company you selected for this evaluation, including its Nasdaq or NYSE stock symbol, its industry, where it operates, and what kinds of products/services it provides.
Identify the mission and vision of the company.
Evaluate the company on its value to shareholders in the following areas, being sure to provide relevant examples, details, and citations to support your evaluation for each area:
Work environment/organizational culture
Financial stability
Opportunities for further domestic and international growth
Ethical practices
Diversity/composition of the board of directors
Corporate social responsibility practices
Evidence-based decision-making practices
Part Two: Recommendations to Investors (1-2 Pages)
Based on your assessment of the company, synthesize your recommendations of whether or not to add the company to the holdings of the mutual fund. Be sure to justify your recommendations, with appropriate supporting details and references to relevant sources.
******* Nasdaq list & NYSE list are attached. 
******* Rubric & other supporting readings are attached as well. 
Thank you 🙂

I have  done some work on my assignment, and I need some input to make sure all aspects of the assignment are well covered, Any additional input would be highly appreciated. I have not worked on the conclusion and biography 

Prepare a research paper on the topic – Innovative Funding Prospects
100 words 3 academic references

*****HELLO WRITER, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS CLASSMATES DISCUSSION POST. I HAVE ATTACHED THE LECTURE NOTES, POWERPOINT, & DISCUSSION POST QUESTIONS USED FOR THIS DISCUSSION POST BYT THE CLASSMATE.**** THE CLASSMATES POST IS DOWN BELOW, UNDER THE DISCUSSION POST QUESTION ***
Welcome to Week 6, IHRM Strategic Importance 
Rapid rate of globalization requires a more strategic role for HRM and link HRM strategic needs of business Increasing importance of HRM to implementing international business strategies. Because IHRM policies and practices are essential influence on whether and to what extent MNCs achieve their international goals.
IHRM focuses on creating and implementing policies and practices that help achieve MNC objectives and vision, involving strategic management of the HR function and how IHRM supports and enhances the international business strategies of the firm.
This includes describing the links of global business strategy to the performance of HR responsibilities in international business and discussing the outcomes that a strategically managed
There is a common view was that there was a need to adapt to the culture.  In particular, localization, as companies look to replace expatriate managers with managers recruited from the local labor market. This has become a major issue in addition to cross-cultural difficulties when local hires are trained in the MNCs’ headquarters as inpatriates.
Week 6 Discussion question:
Discuss the major factors associated with appraisal of expatriate managerial performance.
Why is it important to include hard, soft and contextual goals when assessing managerial performance?
What evidence is there to show that corporate codes of conduct are effective?
Global and international courses must use current resources – 2009 to current – as the global community is ever evolving.
****THE CLASSMATE DISCUSSION RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Hello Professor and Class,
Discuss the major factors associated with appraisal of expatriate managerial performance.
There are major factors to consider with the appraisal of expatriate managerial performance. According to research from the International Journal of management reviews, expatriate manager continues to be a viable means of exercising control over foreign operations. (Harevy, 2009). These managers directly have an impact on their organizational performance and are one of the key leaders in the organization to understand the significance of international business. Factors to consider consist of client relationships, operations, productivity, personal resources, human resources, and training. All these major factors derive from the manager of performance of the organization in a foreign perspective.
Why is it important to include hard, soft and contextual goals when assessing managerial performance?
It’s important to include hard, soft and contextual goals when assessing manager performance. This is due to the fact that major performance for expatriate managers requires a perspective that consists of all of these major factors. Our goals are considered quantifiable and based on production metrics. Soft goals are based on culture and teamwork. Contextual goals consist of the international managerial performance that the management operates under.
What evidence is there to show that corporate codes of conduct are effective?
Corporate codes of conduct are a practical corporate social responsibility that are used to govern employee behavior and to establish a socially acceptable and responsible organizational culture. According to research from the journal of business ethics, the effectiveness of these codes have been discussed widely interested in numerous reports that directly compare companies without these codes of conduct. (Erwin, 2011). Companies that maintain high quality codes of conduct we’re represented with much more corporate social responsibility in the ranking systems among corporate citizenship, ethical behavior, sustainability, and public perception.
-Travis
References
Erwin, P. M. (2011). Corporate codes of conduct: The effects of code content and quality on ethical performance. Journal of Business Ethics, 99, 535-548.
Harvey, M., & Moeller, M. (2009). Expatriate mangers: A historical review. International Journal of management reviews, 11(3), 275-296.