Category: Business and Management

Then, in at least 100 words (addressing fellow students by first name), respond to two classmates’ posts
Response to benjamin discussion post : 
Adult life is already a complicated formula that we must navigate and learn from, and when you add in returning to advanced education as an adult the mix becomes quite thick. To combat this additive one can employ a state of preparedness through the courses you take. Just by being prepared for each week, wanting to soak in the information, and staying focused on desiring to learn helps you hold in what is being taught (Davis, 2011). To find this state of readiness one can, “Set the Stage,” by, “choosing : study area in your home, sit in a comfortable chair, use good lighting, and create a study “toolbox” (Davis, p. 77, 2011).” Time is one of the most needed things when you begin the process of studying. Ensure you have enough time to sit down and retain the data instead of trying to quickly scan over it or during constant distractions. Using the same spot and time for studying trains the brain for absorption of information (Davis, 2011). Also, it has been researched that repeated recall testing over rereading materials gives much more potent learning and long-term memory (Kapricke et al., 2009). Keeping aware of these methods will allow one to be successful in whatever course they are embarking on in college.
Studying for me is best when I can sit in what we call in my family the “gaming” room where most of our PCs and laptops are in. I can enclose myself in a quiet space as there is a sliding door to seal off sounds and it is a little away from most of the other rooms that have high traffic. I tend to do my best in the early morning hours after I work out and am cooling down from it. I will get up from time to time and stretch, pace around for a few, and eat my breakfast. Doing these displays many of Davis’s strategies of keeping the same place and time, taking mental rests, and maintaining nutrition, which are critical for accurately retaining what I am studying (Davis, 2011).
When it comes to certain systems I use to study, one of them is I like to actively read by highlighting and writing side notes on a separate sheet of paper. Doing this allows me to review as I go and test myself over the material by using short-term memory recall (Davis, 2011). Another system I also favor is two mnemonics of memory retention which are, “Creating acronyms,” and,” Using associations (Davis, p. 84, 2011).” By performing these, my mind can quickly visually see the information by the starting letter of each word or referencing them to something I associate with in my life. I also like to have my spouse test me when it is a significantly important exam, such as a promotion, giving me one more tactic to keep information inside the long-term bank. Sometimes I will reread something to press it further within my mind. In a survey, it was found that many students use at least three methods of studying and, “Repeated reading was by far the most frequently listed strategy with 84% of students (Kapricke et al.,
2009).” These approaches have been very advantageous for me all my life, be it in academics or professional testing and have helped me preserve things that I am learning.
Keeping prepared is a practice I have possessed for quite some time. I prefer to have a plan for things, goals laid out, and chasing the feeling of the outcome when they are accomplished. Research shows that a way to ensure these achievements are completed is to test myself over and over on the material, allowing the retention of information to be recalled rather than forgotten (Karpicke et al., 2009). Staying on the path of what has been effective for me and utilizing a new method for studying to keep things fresh, will bring myself one step closer to graduation. As it has been stated, hard work pays off and nothing of value comes without effort (Davis, 2011).
Response to kandice discussion post : 
Studying can be a difficult task with so many distractions around. Having a positive setting for studying can increase your ability to retain information that was learned. When studying you need to be well rested because you don’t want to fall asleep while trying to study. ” Studying on a bed might cause you to become too relaxed to retain information or possibly fall asleep” (Davis, 2011 p977). Another thing is to be in a very calm environment where the distractions are hardly there. No television, limited cellphone use, and no family interruptions. Studying can be hard trying to focus on notes when you feel like you already know the information.
Learning new information can be fresh on the mind for that day but without studying the facts start to clash. I personally like to study a day or two before testing.
Studying the day before an exam always makes me forget what I learned that week. Set a timer so you don’t over study have it set for twenty-five minutes and work towards your goal (University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, 2024). When you set the timer it could be looked at as motivation to get to the end but you don’t want to rush it so you won’t learn anything. Don’t focus on the timer and focus on the work the time will fly by. Spending the entire day studying can cause you to increase your stress levels and sometimes make you forget what you were trying to retain at first. You have to give yourself a decent break.

1. INTORDUCTION
Supply
chains play an important role in global trade and products flow. They connect
the stages of production and distribution to move goods from one point to
another. From the raw materials to the delivery of final products to the final
consumers, supply chains handle a wide range of activities to minimize the
costs and time optimization. Supply chains also play an important role in
sustainability by adopting eco-friendly practices, supply chains preserve
resources and values creation. Supply chains not only simplify global trade,
but also motivate innovation, sustainability and economic development.
Given the importance of supply chains and their
relevance at all levels, it is natural to face many challenges and difficulties
that may affect the smooth arrival of goods and services.  Decision makers, suppliers, exporters, and
researchers play an important role in studying challenges, overcoming
obstacles, proposing foundations for avoiding risks, and studying alternative
solutions to ensure the availability of supplies to markets and consumers
(industrialists and individuals).
To go into the topic more deeply, any issue or
disruption in the systems of supply chains and transportation of goods from one
point to another will result a significant impact on the global trade flow and
the availability of products to various countries, targeted sectors, and even
individuals.
Here we can see some of the direct and indirect
effects, including:
o   Shipping
cost have will increase significantly, which causes significant impacts
o   on
transportation and products movements costs on consumers.
o   Higher insurance
and other associated cost
o   Economic
and social impacts by reducing the availability or arrival of products to
consumers, which led to an increase in inflation and the cost of living.
2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This research will explain the tension
occurring in the Red Sea region and its impact on the availability of energy
supplies and supply chains, as we are currently seeing signs of a potential  of supply and energy crisis, which is briefly listed
as follows:
·      
A large percentage of crude and petroleum
products pass through the Red Sea on the ships’ journey from east to west or
vice versa, and disruption may delay the delivery of products to their ports,
which might result a shortage in supply and the rise in energy prices, which in
turn affects industrial and living costs and whole global trade balance.
·      
Most Saudi exports from the Arabian Gulf region
use the Red Sea region as a route
·      
We have also begun to see a significant
increase in shipping cost due to the costs associated with insurance, military
protection, and changing routes to take a longer route, which increases the
costs. (Via cape of good hopes)
·      
Environmental impacts by burning more fuel due
to doubling the shipping route, which may reach an additional 22 days for some
destinations.
In this study, I will analyze and review the
dimensions of the red sea issue and its severe impact on supply chains and the
availability of sufficient supplies for consumers without interruption. We will
study the expected increased costs of shipping and other costs, and we will
suggest alternative solutions to avoid potential obstacles.
Risk Mitigation Proposal;
This study will shade light on the possibility
of constructing a pipeline parallel to the current one, using the same campus,
to carry out the refined products from east to west (the Arabian Gulf region to
the Red Sea, such as the port of Yanbu, for example) to export directly to the
target European and US markets in a safer, more efficient, and less risky way
than the area of possible attack or supply interruption.
The costs of
establishing this path, its feasibility, and the potential positive results
from its implementation and use will be studied and evaluated.
THE PROJECT
SUBJECT WILL BE:
Navigating Global Supply Chain Risks: Analyzing
the Impact of Red Sea Tensions on Refined Product Flows and Exploring
Alternative Solutions
3. LITRETURE REVIEW
Global supply chains are more risky than
domestic supply chains due to numerous links interconnecting a wide network of
firms. These links are prone to disruptions, bankruptcies, breakdowns,
macroeconomic and political changes, and disasters leading to higher risks and
making risk management difficult.
Risk management plays a vital role in
effectively operating supply chains in the presence of a variety of
uncertainties (Ho, W., Zheng, T., Yildiz, H., & Talluri, S. (2015).
In this research, I will study the impact of
supply chain problems and the availability of supplies on consumers and
producers in terms of costs and the reliability of energy availability and
their impact on all sectors.
Then I will study the idea of constructing a
pipeline parallel to the current one from east to west to avoid passing through
the place of regional tensions (Red Sea). I will study the costs and the
potential feasibility cost and its positive impact on the economy and ensure
the smooth transfer of supplies to all countries of the world as the Pipelines
have been proved to be an efficient and economical way to transport oil
products.( Boschetto, S. N., Magatão,)
4. METHODOLOGY
In this project,
I will study the possibility of constructing a pipeline parallel to the current
one, using the same campus, to carry out the mission of transporting petroleum
products from east to west (the Arabian Gulf region to the Red Sea, such as the
port of Yanbu) to export directly to the target European and American markets
in a safer, more efficient, and less risky way than the area of possible attack
or supply interruption.
We will
study the costs of establishing this path, its feasibility, and the potential
positive results from its implementation and use.
To
obtain the necessary input, we may need to communicate with some specialized authorities
(if possible) or rely on open sources by exploring them by conducting an
estimated theoretical feasibility cost study in order to apply them to this
research.
5. ANALYSIS PLAN
After analyzing and studying this topic, the
idea of establishing a pipeline parallel to the current one will be studied and
the potential opportunities will be analyzed in terms of economic benefits and
how to avoid risks.
6. project finance
I will study the cost of the project, how to
finance it, and what its sources are

Reflect on one of the following:
Part 1 (60%)
Review the following links:
(1) http://www.richr.ri.gov/filecharge/index.php
(2) https://www.rilegislature.gov/Special/comdoc/House%20Finance%202022/03-10-2022-Commission%20For%20Human%20Rights%20–Annual%20Report.pdf
How does the employment equity process in Rhode Island compare to the process presented in the textbook?
What proportion of EEOC complaints in Rhode Island are successful? Could you review the breakdown for employment claims?
Based on the above, reflect on what you would do if faced with evidence you were discriminated against at work, be it race, gender, age, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Feel free to reflect on a personal example, one that has happened to someone you know, or a hypothetical scenario.
Part 2 (40%)
How would you redesign a current or previous job using the different approaches to job design? What would you emphasize when redesigning the job? Make sure to include key terms and approaches from the readings, including page number citations.
Instructions:
All assignments should be between 500 and 1000 words. For all assignments, please include an APA formatted title page, double spacing, Times New Roman Font 12, remove extra paragraph spacing, and include page numbers in the top right of the document. Make sure to reference the textbook page numbers where relevant.
See the following as an example for an APA 7 student paper:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/apa_sample_paper.html

Week 7 Part 3 – Completion of Final Project Report
CO2, CO4, CO5, CO6, CO7
Buisness of research is Amazon. This paper is a compile of multiple parts completed. See below for other part completed prior to this assignment.
Please include the following questions in Part 3:
Describe with research support at least three potential legal or ethical issues related to the use of the AI or AIRs discussed for your selected company and include at least one illustrative example for each issue.
Recommend a point of further AI research for your selected business.
Write a conclusion that summarizes your paper and includes the potential implications of AI for your selected business in the next 20 years or so.
This assignment requires you to compile Parts 1, 2, and 3 into one document, which will be your final report on the use and potential use of AI or AIRs in your selected company. Do not just paste the material from weeks 3 and 5 into the final paper. Make necessary edits  and rewrite a cohesive single paper adding the final questions above.
A suggested outline is provided for this final paper with other help sources below. Your final report should be 2600-3000 content words, not including title page or references. ( See attached for outline)
APA7 format is required. The APA Sample Student Paper shows  you how to use in text citations and format the Reference list.
DO NOT submit the paper through Turnitin since I will be doing so in the course. 
Your paper will be automatically submitted to Turnitin in the assignment drop box. Originality reports will be returned to the faculty and student. Multiple submissions are allowed. For full credit, make sure that your Similarity Index does not exceed 20%. Your paper is subject to review also for inappropriate use of generative AI. 

2,500 words essa
Email: 300 words.     Assignment BRIEF:
You are an internal/external consultant, and you are required to identify a potential change (planned change) issue that the organisation  may be facing or encounter due to forces of change.  
Discuss the triggers and forces for change, the change issues and draw up a change plan to manage it, including the communication of it and how the company would  manage potential resistance to change. In the answer, consider the theories and concepts covered in class and through further reading, apply to the change plan.  
You are to discuss work related attitudes and personality. Namely the ideal personality traits of managers and employees best suited to managing, coping, dealing with and adapting to organisational change. 
The change issue is 
Moving from a pay graded system to a performance related pay system . 

This current events prompt is intended to provide you with the opportunity to tie module and course content to current events in society or industry and increase the just in time relevancy of our courses. This is also an opportunity for you to “drive” the content of the discussion and take on a leadership role in the discussion based on student-chosen content. 
Review managerial levers to improve supply chain profitability in your textbook and explain what is involved with controlling the supply chain to drive profitability. Include a connection as an example of managerial control to improve the supply chain to a current event (within the past 12 months). Use your local newspaper (I live in Georgia), or other local information that presents an example of a project being audited and a project being terminated.

Please download the word answer sheet and work in that one! 
Write a solicited proposal on the situation below using the information available to you.
When you write the proposal, please especially note the following stages:
1) Read and identify the relevant information in the company documents.
2) Locate ONE credible academic or business source and add it to the available data.
3) Summarize the relevant information and prepare an outline with the main sections of a proposal.
4) Write up a convincing proposal with a conclusion.
5) Save the external source used in a Word document and upload it separately with your assignment
onto Moodle.
The length of the proposal should be approximately 500 words, excluding after-text referencing.

Given finite capabilities, choosing the right (best) projects for an organization is critical. Your initial discussion commentary emphasizes experiences in various aspects of project selection by addressing the following items. 
Based on your review and analysis of the “The Prioritization Of Projects” case study (Kerzner, 2022, pp. 362), rationalize the subject organization’s approach to prioritizing projects.

Will be supported by evidence from the documentary “Isabella of Castile” and relevant chapters from “Spain, A History” by Melveena McKendrick.
Here the scholarly articles that provide valuable insights into the Reconquest and its influence on Spanish identity ;
https://cultureandhistory.revistas.csic.es/index.php/cultureandhistory/article/view/201/648
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Culture & history digital journal, 2021-04, Vol.10 (1), p.e003-e003
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Saturday review: The Latin master: The Guardian Profile: Carlos Fuentes: A former diplomat, he could have had a distinguished political career in his native Mexico. Instead, he chose to be a writer – and spearheaded the Latin American literary boom of the 1960s. An outspoken critic of US imperialism, he also celebrates the Spanish cultural “reconquest” of the region. Maya Jaggi reports

Imagine you want to create a small business. Review the guidelines for small businesses discussed in the Marketing Insight, “Positioning a Start-Up,” at the end of Chapter 7 and discuss how you would incorporate these guidelines in your business.