Category: Management

Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization:
Skills:
2.1 Analyse the effects of culture, politics, and economic systems in the context of international business
2.2 Identify the major components of international business management:
Values:
3.1 Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context
Report Writing
In this assignment, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of any publicly listed Saudi Company that operates in GCC. Your aim is to investigate how the selected MNC deals with the challenges and opportunities it is facing due to cultural, political, and economic differences in any of the country it operates. To complete this assignment, follow the tasks highlighted below: Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views. (minimum words: 300, marks: 2)
Using SWOT analysis, analyze the external and internal environment of your selected company. (minimum words: 700, marks: 5)
Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis).(minimum words: 300, marks: 2)
References: Your paper must include at least five (5) external sources such as academic papers, reputable business databases, company websites, or government websites.(marks: 1)
Strengths: Explain the strengths of the selected company; Weaknesses: Describe the areas of weakness in the company’s operations; Opportunities: Examine factors that may improve the company’s chances of success; Threats: Discuss the external threats to the business company’s success.
Important Notes:
This is an individual assignment. The paper should be between 1,300-2,000 words.
All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
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Assignment Questions
Q1. What are the main themes raised in this case?
Q2. What is the best course of action for this student for the immediate future? Q3. How can an organization develop successful mentoring programs to help its work force? Q4. What policy changes might the department implement to avoid a repeat of the situation in the future, with another student?

Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems.
Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems.
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems.
Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using spreadsheet modeling and decision analysis.
12.2 Action Required:
Read the following chapter of your Textbook.
Chapter 11: Integer Optimization
12.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Explain the Capital Budgeting Problem
Describe the Set Covering Problem.
12.4 Instructions
Answer both questions in test your knowledge section.
Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week11: Interactive learning Discussion)

The essay must be researched and written utilizing APA formatting including references and in-text citations. Any use of generative AI must be referenced in accordance with current APA standards. In all cases any direct or otherwise quoted materials beyond fifty words must utilize block quotations. Your submission must NOT exceed five paragraphs in length.
What is contingency planning and Why does this matter in global supply chain management?

Motivation
This week, we learned about motivational strategies and why to use different strategies with different cultures. For this discussion, choose a country other than your own, and then decide which of the Motivation Theories described in the chapter would be the best to use with employees in that country. Then give an example of a motivational technique you would use as a manager to motivate your employees. Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.

Please do a correct solution without mistakes, without similarities, without plagiarism. Put the answer in the file and make sure to solve all the paragraphs. If you do a good job, I have many assignments that I will ask you to do. Check yourself and do your best
Make sure the plagiarism rate is zero

Assignment-3: Case Study
Assignment Case study Question: (Marks 10)
Please read the Case-8.3 “Tham Luang Cave Rescue.” from Chapter 8 “Scheduling Resources and Costs” given in your textbook – Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 304-307 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers.Answer the following questions.
Case study questions
1. How did the physical environment of the cave affect the rescue plan? Explain in 250 words (3.5 Marks).
2. How did the rescue team respond to the risks of the project? Explain in 250 words (3.5 Marks).
3. Some have called the rescue a miracle and that luck was the decisive factor. Do you agree? Explain in 150 words (3 Marks)
Answers:

Project Management
You are the project manager and need to compose an SOW for clients who want you to develop a Kickstarter.com site for their project, as discussed in the chapter.
Start off by composing an SOW using a standard SOW template that you found and downloaded from the Internet. Use Tom’s Planner (https://www.tomsplanner.com) or other free Gantt chart software to create a Gantt chart for your project. Share your Gantt chart for the project as an attachment and as an image – discuss how a Gantt chart can improve projects that you work on.
Assume that after your clients review your SOW and Gantt chart, they request that you discount the price 20%. Based on the triple constraints, discuss how you would respond?
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.
500 word , 2 refrences APA7 , no AI allowed .

Critical Thinking Assignment
Module 12: Implementing Strategy
In this module, we continue the study of corporate strategy and the role of the corporate headquarters in multi-business companies, along with special emphasis on implementation and how the firm is organized and managed. We will explore how the design of systems and the type of corporate leadership influence the success of corporate strategy.
Question Requirements:
The “World’s Most Admired Company” In this module, the role of the corporate headquarters in a multibusiness company — in particular, how the corporate headquarters can create value for the individual businesses.
This necessitates examining the role of the corporate headquarters and its relations with individual businesses.
For this assignment, review CASE 13
How Do You Solve a Problem Like General Electric?, Chapter 13 (in your textbook). Please see attached PDF File
Remember: A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific case study questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps:
Read the case study to identify the key issues and underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study.
Record the facts from the case study which are relevant to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous information not relevant to the current course module. Your ability to differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers.
Describe in some detail the actions that would address or correct the situation.
Consider how you would support your solution with examples from experience or current real-life examples or cases from textbooks.
Complete this initial analysis and then read the discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case.
Case Study Questions:
What were the key challenges faced by General Electric in the early 2000s, and how did the company respond to these challenges?
How did General Electric’s corporate strategy change under the leadership of Jeff Immelt, and what were the implications of these changes for the company’s various business units?
What role did divestitures play in General Electric’s corporate strategy, and how did the company decide which businesses to sell off?
How did General Electric allocate resources across its various business units, and what factors influenced these resource allocation decisions?
How did General Electric leverage synergies across its different businesses, and what benefits did this approach offer the company?
Directions:
Write an essay that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions.
Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:
5 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two current, scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Current articles are those published in the last five years.
Ensure zero plagiarism. (very, very important)
In advance of submission, review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.
Learning Outcomes
Analyze the processes and tools through which businesses are added, divested, and through which resources are allocated.
Examine how the corporate HQ exploits synergies across different businesses.
Compare how individual businesses manage the processes of performance management, strategic planning, and financial control in accordance with corporate HQ guides.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 13 Implementing Corporate Strategy: Managing the Multibusiness Firm in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Chapter 13 PowerPoint slides in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Wang, J., & Xia, W. (2022). Relationship between Capital Allocation Efficiency and Diversification Strategy from the Perspective of Internal Control. Discrete Dynamics in Nature & Society, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5081126 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aps&AN=156627611&site=eds-live
Recommended:
Goold, M. (1993). Why Diversify? Four Decades of Management Thinking. The Academy of Management Executive (1993-2005), 7(3), 7–25. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsjsr&AN=edsjsr.4165132&site=eds-live (Seminal )

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11.1 Learning Outcomes:
Recognize the importance of quality management theory, principles, and practices
applied in businesses on national and international levels.
State the importance of standardization and quality standards.
11.2 Action Required: (Read)
Case – Mercantile Stores
During the 1980s, Mercantile Stores was a major retail organization located throughout the Southeast, Midwest, and Gulf Coast regions and included seven divisions: Gayfers, Maison, Blanche, Castner Knott, McAlpin’s, Jones, Joslins, and J. B. White. Mercantile’s mission statement was “Mercantile Stores is dedicated to creating excitement in merchandising by providing the highest level of service to our customers and a broad assortment of fashionable
products that offer superior quality and value.” In 1983 Mercantile initiated a program for processing incoming merchandise at regional distribution centers. This was seen as more efficient than receiving merchandise in the individual stores. In 1986 the company remodeled and expanded existing stores to accommodate a greater selection of fashion merchandise. Designer apparel offerings were increased in 1987.
In 1989 a major technological initiative called Quick Response was instituted. It integrated all facets of operations, from inventory planning to purchasing and inventory control, to provide customers with better service. Some of the technologies introduced were price look-up and point-of-sale laser scanning systems, electronic purchase ordering and replenishment, and electronic invoicing and funds transfer. Stronger partnerships were developed with suppliers to help ensure that suppliers have sufficient merchandise for stocking the stores. The company was in constant contact with its suppliers for mutual benefit. For example, Hanes hosiery used selling information furnished electronically and shipped 97 percent of Quick Response orders. Sales increased 17 percent, and the inventory level decreased by 15 percent.
The Quick Response program eliminated bottlenecks within the merchandise processing functions. Previously, shipments had required a high amount of labor-intensive efforts: opening cartons, physical counts, sorting, and manual ticketing. Advance shipping notice capability provided the means of knowing exactly what was coming and when. Shipments arrived pre-ticketed by suppliers with external shipping container marking. Entire containers were scanned for contents and matched to purchase orders.
Mercantile Stores also established a University Business School for training its management associates to implement quality practices within the company The school’s motto, Investing in Excellence Through Education, reflected the company’s commitment to the development of its people. Sales associates, department managers, and store managers were empowered and challenged to embrace ownership and responsibility in their jobs. For example, they planned and monitored their own forecasts from start to finish. Complete customer satisfaction was seen as the responsibility of all associates. Decisions were made as close to the customer as possible, and promotions were made from within the company.
11.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
1. How does Mercantile view quality? Explain the roles of people and information technology in achieving quality in the Mercantile organization.
2. Compare the importance of “internal quality” (what the company sees) and “external quality” (what the customer sees). Do they conflict? What is needed to ensure that they are consistent?
11.4 Instructions
Read Case study and answer the questions.
Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below
(Week 11: Interactive Learning Discussion)