Category: Business and Management

Instructions:
There are 2 parts
(both mandatory) as below:
1.              
Prepare a research proposal as per given
guidelines (60marks)
2.              
Perform data analysis and report your results
as per given guidelines (40marks)
Word limit (Total):
2000 words (End-references and appendices are not included
in the word count.)

Please Write a report  with details as follows:
Select one of the following business groups and criticaly discuss its
strategic position by following the below structure: 
Americana group:
https://www.americanarestaurants.com/investors/
Or 
P&G group: 
https://www.pginvestor.com/company-strategy/default.aspx
Report structure: 
Front page with report title, selected company name, total word count.
Section1:
-Introduce the Company background.
-Products produced or services offered by the company and , 
The different Strategic Business Units (SBU) of the group
-Company Key Performance Indicators-KPls (like profit, market share in different regions  market capitalization and main competitors, etc)
-Company’s strategic purpose in terms of  vision, mission, values and     objectives
Section 2 : 
Scan and analyse the company’s macro-environment in 
Egypt.
Apply the Scenario Analysis to examine alternative views of how the 
macro-environment might
develop in the future and influence yo    chosen  company. Consider the political, economic.
social, technological,       ecological and legal forces. Enrich your answer with illustrations               whenever
possible 
Section 3:
Analyse the company’s industry and sector in Egypt.
Use Porter’s Five Forces to analyse the industry and sector of your chosen company. Enrich
your answer with illustrations whenever possible. 
Section 4: 
Analyse the company’s resources and capabilities in Egypt.
Use key framework of VRIO (Value-Rarity-Inimitability-Organisational Support) to analyse
whether the company’s resources and capabilities would enable it to respond to environmental
opportunities and threats. Enrich your answer with illustrations whenever possible.
Support your analysis in the above   sections with real examples from your chosen Business
Organisation and other organisations whenever relevant. 
References: You must include minimum of 10 academic sources other than the essential reading textbook.
Data sources
You must only use secondary sources of data for this assignment (i.e., information that is already
in the public domain such as textbooks, newspaper articles, Annual Reports, company websites,
journal articles etc.).

Analyze the organization on the basis of the readings covered in this course and write a 5-6-page paper of full content (not including the cover and reference page)  discussing the change effort. This assignment is due Module 7. Submission for this assignment will be checked using TurnitIn.com.

NO AI content since they are using Copyleaks to scan the work.
There are 7 questions total. A1,  A2, A3,  A4,  A4a,  B,  C. Please follow the Tips that I included in red.
Head up!The company that you choose to write about in question B, C will be the topic for next project. And I am more likely to hire you again for it depends on the result of this project. 

I’ve attached the following case study questions that should be answered in the case study. I’ve also attached the guidlines and case video. Please watch the video and read the pdf to answer the questions. The video link is in the Laudon_MIS_Video  Case pdf. There should also be at least 1 reference.

AA:   One goal I am working toward is completing a half marathon within the next year. This goal is moderately difficult, requiring significant physical endurance, mental resilience, and consistent training. The goal is highly specific: it is clearly defined in terms of the event (a marathon), the timeframe (within the next year), and the objective (to complete the race). Goal acceptance is high, as I have personally chosen this objective based on my interest in long-distance running and my desire to push my physical limits. I have researched the requirements and understand the commitment needed to achieve it.My commitment to this goal is strong. I have created a detailed training plan that includes incremental increases in running distance, cross-training for overall fitness, and scheduled rest days to prevent injury. By breaking down the goal into smaller, manageable milestones, I maintain focus and momentum toward achieving my ultimate objective of completing a marathon.
AR: I am currently working toward the goal of getting into law school. The specifications of this goal are taking and getting a high LSAT score, compiling letters of recommendation and a personal statement, and selecting which law school I would like to attend. The difficulty of this goal is the academic (bachelor’s degree) and standardized testing requirements (LSAT), as well as the competitiveness of law school admissions (average of 41%). I will have to spend a lot of time and effort in studying for the LSAT. The LSAT itself also costs around $250 to take.
I have accepted the challenges of preparing for the LSAT.
I am currently in LSAT preparation courses, watching YouTube tutorials, and asking legal professionals’ advice so I do good on the test.
CG: One goal that I have or trying to achieve is passing my SHRM test. It is very important to me because it will help me in my future. I currently work in HR and this will help push me to the next level. It very difficult to achieve right now while in school because it takes a lot of dedication when studying. The information is loaded that you have to learn. It takes a lot of commitment as well. I am scheduled to take the test in July but I am not sure if I am ready. I plan to have passed my SHRM test and graduate this coming December. One reason it is so important to pass now is the cost of the test. Right now, as a student I am able to get a discount on the test. Anything able is so expensive. I think with a lot of dedication and commitment I will do just fine and knock out two birds with one stone.

Part III- Final Submission 
In Unit 8, you will submit your 7-page Wealth Management Analyst Project using the information you gathered in Units 4 and 6. For this project, you will complete the Case Problem: Investment Banking: Play the role of Wealth Management Analyst and construct a regression model of Connecticut counties (through zip code) that are likely to have accredited investors. Please use the attached data set for this project.  
See the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric. Submit your completed assignment to the above submission link by 11:59 p.m. EST, Thursday of Unit 8.

Part1) Write a short answer the below question
We are not the same, but we are equal!
As much as we would like to think the world is getting smaller, and cultures and trends are getting more universal, the reality is telling us otherwise. Cultures persist, and the socioeconomic walls are growing within and among nations.
What will you do first, as an international business entrepreneur or multinational corporation manager, when designing a human resource strategy for a foreign market? Pick a country, and state one unique trait that the labor force has that must be incorporated in the human resource management manual.
Part2) Write a short comments  about the answers of two students
Student1_Joshua)
Hello Professor,
This is an interesting question. On the surface you would think, why not? if everything was data driven than in a perfect world we would be getting the best results. But we do not live in a perfect world. We need to ask where this data is coming from. If you were getting data from. Because we cannot trust the institutions that are supposed to be looking out for our best interest I do not believe that we should be using data to soley dictate our decisions. 
when looking at this from a business standpoint, I do think that it makes more sense, but it still should not be “soley” used to make decisions. looking at the data is incredibly important and can help analyze the past and predict the future so it is crucial to the decision-making process, but even with that, data can be interpreted differently, and different conclusions can be drawn. this is amplified the more complex your subject matter is. There needs to be a human element kept in the decision-making process.
-Josh
Student2_Kevin)
What will you do first, as an international business entrepreneur or multinational corporation manager, when designing a human resource strategy for a foreign market? Pick a country, and state one unique trait that the labor force has that must be incorporated in the human resource management manual.
As an international business entrepreneur or multinational corporation manager, I will first simplify recruitment and onboarding when designing a human resource strategy for a foreign market. The recruitment process is about finding people with appropriate qualifications for a job description on a worldwide spectrum. There are complexities in the hiring process because certifications and educational requirements vary depending on the country. Bargaining salaries, making job offers, and generating contracts must be done with precision to secure employee retention is high. Onboarding will also need to include employee orientation methods that meet the needs of global networks.
I pick France as a country. Cultural alignment is one unique trait that the labor force has that must be incorporated in the human resource management manual. French work culture values work-life balance. In addition, policies addressing data privacy and inclusivity are important. Successful policy development involves collaboration with employees, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement.
Part3) write a paper follow the requirements (Two pages)
Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead
Overview and Insights
The world of today is the product of yesterday and is the breeder for the world tomorrow!
Globalization was a certain consequence of the Industrial Revolution, and its growth was the consequence of technological advancements. Economic specialization and the expansion of international trade are the consequences of globalization. And the fast growth of exchange among humans in different continents was a consequence of the internet. And the internet and the long list of social interaction applications that it offers via smartphones has narrowed the cultural understanding gaps among various nations and has produced a generation of consumers (Gen Z) that are more similar in their attitude and outlooks than any other group of consumers. So, have we become a “global village” where everyone loves everyone, and everyone looks like everyone else, and everyone has the same resources and opportunities like everyone else in the world? Can we ignore cultural, social, political, and legal barriers? Can we ditch bad governments and stick with the better ones in other countries and choose their ways of life? Can we sell whatever we want whenever we want to sell it wherever we wish to sell it? Has the world and its population, politics, and globalization stopped evolving? What else is on the horizon?
It was much easier to answer those questions before the beginning of the year 2020—in other words, before COVID-19 hit the world. Did globalization help to overcome the pandemic? Or did it make it worse? In what ways? And what to watch for? And what to be hopeful for? What to avoid? And what to take advantage of in the international market?
The above are among many questions that international business adventurists need to find answers for before they venture into the global market. Opportunities have evolved, but so have risks!
Assignment Description
You need to list and discuss the main lessons that you have learned from this course, opportunities you see on the horizon and in the near future, and threats you predict in the global economy. Also, provide your recommendations to multinational corporations or individual producers who wish to expand internationally and state exactly what they need to do to learn about the market, how to obtain facts, and what to focus on in their approach to the diverse world we live in.
Slide Number Requirements
Three to six slides, not counting the separate Title slide and the separate References slide.
Content Structure and Requirements
Title Page (slide)
Title of the presentation
Name of the author (your name)
Email address of the author
Class name
Professor’s name
Date
Content Structure
Lessons Learned: What are the key facts that you have learned in this course that you had not known before? What lesson(s) have you learned about the diversity of the global market, economies, cultures, and political structures? And why is inclusion in this diverse world important for local communities and foreign investors?
Global Market Opportunities: In your own words and based on your overall understanding, briefly state the potentials that the international market has based on the state it is in now. Where do the opportunities exist (region, country, industry, product, idea, etc.)?
Global Market Risks and Threats: Based on your collective reading and work in this course, what are the major risk factors or sources in the global market today? How will these factors affect the flow of exchange between nations?
Recommendation for Growth: Provide professional advice to those (corporations or individuals) who wish to expand internationally now. What should they do first before venturing internationally, and what type of knowledge and information do they need to obtain before their move?
Reference List
If needed, use reliable sources to obtain facts, data, news, updates, graphs, and so forth.
Cite all sources used. The references need to be in APA format.

Sustainability initiatives have the potential to yield a number of benefits that build business competitiveness, employee engagement and satisfaction, and community quality of life. What role does HR play in advancing sustainability?
Your Task
In this rotation, you are reporting to the firm’s CSR & Sustainability lead. The team is developing a number of HR materials to serve as reference pieces for clients that are interested in increasing their sustainability. You have been assigned to develop an action plan to address this bullet point from The Business Guide to Sustainability:
Align HR systems to embed sustainability in the culture: Incorporate sustainability into job descriptions, selection and evaluation criteria, employee orientation and training, evaluation and compensation.
Specifically, your task is to develop a 1-page list of specific, actionable recommendations for incorporating sustainability into these materials.

Multi-level Marketing-Pyramid Scheme Assignment 3
Please in a short 1-2 page response identify a potential pyramid scheme (current) or possibly a scam you have either heard of or been involved with.  You can use examples shown in the documentary to support your findings. 
Please include in your response the 4p’s of Marketing.
Price, Product, Placement and Promotion.
Example ideas for paper direction:
What was the price of the product introduced to you?  This can include the “price to be involved with the scam”.
(Example: $299.00 to own your own personal perfume store)
What type of “Product” is being sold and to whom?
(Example: Airfare, beauty supplies)
Where does placement come into play with this particular scam?  For example: A product that may or may not work in a certain area.
(Example: Selling snow shovels in San Diego)
Promotion, there had to be a reason you were scammed or the buyer is being scammed.  What type of promotion lured you in?  
(Example: Really nice cars being driven by the seminar holdersor elaborate claims to fortune).