Category: Business

“What are the key factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions in a comp

“What are the key factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions in a competitive market environment?”
Use APA format and must be detailed.

For this assignment, you will find, read, and create annotations for scholarly a

For this assignment, you will find, read, and create annotations for scholarly articles related to your chosen product and country. Later this term, you will synthesize these sources and combine this archival research with field research to develop your paper. Therefore, it is important to select a topic that interests you.
An annotated bibliography is a good way to keep track of your research. As you find sources and annotate them, you capture important information about a source, information that will hopefully prove helpful when you start to write paper. The sources you choose for the annotated bibliography should be sources you will use (or that could potentially be used) in your final paper for the course. If you’re going to do all the work that an annotated bibliography entails, why not make it count! The assignment requires 10 annotated sources, but you may end up with more than that for the final paper.
Directions
Read requirements for your research paper due in week seven. (In the Week One Module or the Announcements).
Select a product to export to another country.
Include a brief, one to two paragraph introduction of your product and export country.
This introduction in some ways acts as a summary of your product and country, its primary purpose is to introduce the sources you have annotated and to explain how they relate to each other.
Research the topic.
Create a bibliography.
The bibliography includes annotations for at least 10 sources that you might use in your research paper.
Provide bibliographic information for each source, just as you would in the references section of a paper. Use APA format for these citations.
Types of sources
At least six of these sources must be scholarly journals;
At least two sources must be publicly available on the Web.
Annotate the bibliography.
Summarize each source in a one-paragraph annotation. These annotations should provide brief overviews of the sources. Write a concise one paragraph annotation that summarizes the central theme and scope of the book or article.
Include one or more sentences that include the following
Evaluate the authority or background of the author
Comment on the intended audience
Compare or contrast this work with another you have cited
Explain how this work illuminates your topic
The key points addressed in the source

Assignment Details
The project involves studying the IT infrastructure of a rele

Assignment Details
The project involves studying the IT infrastructure of a relevant information system (IS)/ information technology (IT) used by selecting any organization of your choice locally or internationally
The idea is to investigate the selected organization using the main components of IT (Hardware, software, services, data management and networking). Infrastructure Investigation, which is in a selected industry, should be carried out by using articles, websites, books and journal papers and /or interviews. In the report, you are expected to discuss:
Project Report Structure: Part 2
Submission: Week 14 Saturday 18/05/2024
1.Analysis of Existing System.
Analyze the key problems of the existing system used by the company (2). Also, discuss the Information Systems used within the company (3) for example:
Transaction processing systems (TPS)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
Functional Area Information Systems
Business intelligence
DSS
(You can discuss any points that you learned in this course and it’s related to your selected organization)
2.System Evaluation.
Evaluate the current system that the company use (your chosen company) with one of the following options (1):
Success
Partial failure/partial success
Total failure
Then, State the reasons for your choice (1)
3.Suggestions for the company
Design or choose a system to help the company solve its main problems. State the following:
The new system name (1)
Its features (1)
Problems that will be solved (1)
(If the system that the company uses is successful and does not need to be changed, you can mention that (1), mention its features (1), and mention the problems that it solved or prevented from happening (1).)
(You can discuss any points that you learned in this course and it’s related to your selected organization)
4.Conclusion.
Summarize your report (including part 1)
5.References
Use APA referencing style format
Presentation must have the following format:
First slide: Group members name and Student id & Title of the Project (1)
Company Profile (1)
Strategies (1)
Technology Involved and Data Management (1)
Analysis of Existing System (1)
Evaluation and suggestions (1)
Conclusion (1)
References (1)

Analysis of Discussion Comments
Please review the DQ forum for this week. Select

Analysis of Discussion Comments
Please review the DQ forum for this week. Select 2-3 postings from your peers to analyze in your personal assignment response. For your personal assignment this week:
Write a 1-2 page summary on your analysis of the discussion comments and how you believe this content has increased your ethical self-awareness. Please include alternatives, analysis, application, and action.
The assignment should be submitted as a Word document and APA format is required. The title page and reference page are not counted in the 1-2 page requirement.
*Please remember to include your results from this assignment on your ethics portfolio for the final project. The dropbox will be in Week 8.
View your assignment rubric.
Posts from peers
Matthew Wheeler
Week 2 Discussion
COLLAPSE
Team,
Good Morning (or evening where you all are back in the states), I hope that this message finds you all doing well, and conquering the class so far! I enjoyed reading everyone’s post discussions last week, and looking forward to week two discussions with you all. Unfortunately I am a little late again this week. after being gone for a good hunk of time from the family, I was able to redeploy last week, just to be uprouted about 57 hours later for another major movement across an ocean. Anyways – I will try to continue keeping up with the class work and discussions, as I know that I will undoubtedly learn a great deal from you all during the rest of the course.
Question 1:
The “Banking on Nature” video case study featuring Mark Tercek presents an innovative approach to conservation, aligning closely with the themes of sustainable development and economic incentives for environmental preservation, which closely align with several points described and discussed in Chapter 2 of our text book. Tercek’s vision, as showcased in the case study, highlights how economic tools can be leveraged to protect nature, suggesting that environmental conservation and economic growth are not mutually exclusive but can be synergistic. This concept resonates with the chapter’s emphasis on social responsiblity. As provided in the text, there are 4 different levels of social responsibility, economic, ethical, philanthropic and legal (Ferrell, 2019). The level in which Tercek explains the partnership between the nature conservancy and different commercial companies is philanthropic; which can be simply described as giving back to society. Working between the several different corporations, in Tercek’s eyes, is a way to make the world a better place for anyone. Tercek’s work exemplifies how bridging the gap between economics and ecology can lead to sustainable outcomes beneficial for both the planet and its inhabitants. Another example in the world today that directly correlates to the “Banking on Nature” case study, are “Green Bonds”.
Green bonds are a type of fixed-income instrument designed specifically to support climate-related or environmental projects. These bonds raise capital for projects with environmental benefits, such as renewable energy development, sustainable agriculture, clean transportation, and water management (DoE, 2024). Like the approach advocated by Tercek, green bonds embody the principle that financial instruments can be pivotal in addressing environmental challenges. They offer a tangible mechanism for investors to contribute to sustainable development while receiving a financial return, thus marrying economic interests with conservation efforts. This model not only provides necessary funding for environmental projects but also creates a market-driven approach to conservation, demonstrating how economic and environmental objectives can be aligned. By leveraging the capital markets, green bonds exemplify a scalable and impactful way to support the preservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, showcasing the practical application of “banking on nature” in the financial world.
Question 2:
The “Employee Microchip” video case study focusing on Three Square Market from Wisconsin introduces a cutting-edge yet controversial method of employee identification and access control through microchipping. From my personal ethics assessment, which leans towards valuing trust and honesty in the workplace, and elsewhere, I find the concept of microchipping employees to tread a fine line between innovation and infringement on personal autonomy, although there are always “exceptions to the rule”. I believe that if it is on a volunteer basis, which it is, that as long as individuals are truly notified and have a detailed understanding of what is to happen with the information that is logged and collected from the implant, then it is there informed hoice/decision to go along with it and have the chip inserted. If those thresholds cannot be met, however, I feel that there is no place for the microchipping in the work place. One specific example that illustrates my concern is the potential for misuse of data collected via microchips, despite the intended convenience and efficiency in workplace operations. My assessment results also underscore a commitment to privacy, and suggests a cautious approach to adopting such technologies, in the workplace or otherwise anywhere. I mean, to be honest I still have issues with cell phones being able to track and run algorithms on what you like to watch, or where you go to target advertising. Another example relates to the voluntary nature of this program; while it’s voluntary, there could be subtle pressures or perceived obligations for employees to participate, which challenges ethical boundaries. These examples align with my ethics assessment, highlighting the importance of safeguarding personal privacy amidst technological advancements. The debate around the “Employee Microchip” case presents a broader discussion on the balance between innovation and ethical considerations in the modern workplace.
Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2019). Business ethics – ethical decision making and cases (12th ed.). Cengage
US Department of Energy. (2024). Green Bonds. : US Department of Enery. https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/financing-navigator/option/green-bonds
Robert Kinne
Week 2 Discussion
COLLAPSE
Question 1
In the Banking on Nature case study Mark Tercek discuss The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit that aims to address threats to nature and conservation through creating partnerships with businesses, government agencies, nonprofit agencies and local stakeholders. Tercek, a former partner at Goldman Sachs, describes why he believes taking care of the environment is good for businesses and how organizations can create higher profit by creating their own social responsibility efforts. Conservation efforts and environmental protection efforts require money, often a lot of money. That money may be used to purchase land, in cleanup efforts, for lobbying efforts to convince politicians to pass environmental compliance laws or researching new production methods that have less impact on the environment. The idea of convincing business to become more conscious of their impact on the environment is one that is not only ethically sound, but it also has the potential to benefit stakeholders as well.
Businesses have a responsibility to act in a moral and ethical manner regarding all their stakeholders, whether it be their employees, shareholders, customers or the community in which they operate. When businesses create ESG policies and procedures that ensure they operate in a way that is environmentally responsible it has a positive effect on a company’s stakeholders. Their efforts often create a more positive image of the company in the eyes of consumers which often translates to a larger customer base. Their efforts also have a positive impact on the environment in which they conduct business which benefits the local community.
Question 2
The Employee Microchip case study discusses a company named Three Square Market, a Wisconsin-based tech firm that offered to implant microchips into its employees. While it was not mandatory for employees to do so there is the possibility that some employees may agree to have the procedure done because they may feel pressured to do so. There also have not been any long-term studies that have been done to show if implanting such a device could be dangerous and have negative side effects. Regardless of how employees feel about having a microchip implanted in their body I believe the risks far outweigh the benefits in this scenario. The potential for companies to misuse such technology is far too great. Employers may in the future use the information from the microchips to track employee health conditions which may affect their healthcare costs, they could track employees’ movements during and outside of working hours and chips may need to be removed a replaced in the future as technology advances.
Chapter 3 discusses recognizing an ethical issue and I believe this is an instance where employees have a responsibility to stand up and question the motives of their employer and present their concerns. Something that started off with the intention of making daily functions more convenient can quickly become a tool that is used to collect information. In the values inventory in week one I ranked honesty, integrity, and truthfulness as three of the values that I find to be most important. In this case I believe the employer has an obligation to their employees to be honest and truthful about all of the functions of the microchip and what adverse effects it may have on the user so employees can make the most informed decision when choosing if they want it or not.
Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2019). Business ethics – ethical decision making and cases (12th ed.). Cengage.
Kaiser, C. (2015). NatureVest: Natural Capital Investment Solutions to Transform The Way We Protect Nature. Social Research, 82(3), 749–760.

Where they correctly and comprehensively explains how and why job announcement reflects the themes and specific readings from Week 1 and Week 2

I just need a second page to the attached document, where they correctly and comprehensively explains how and why job announcement reflects the themes and specific readings from Week 1 and Week 2 using the course material and examples to support reasoning and conclusions according to the rubric.

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Discuss the Analy

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Discuss the Analytic Hierarchy Process that can assist decision-makers and continuous improvement managers. (250-300 words)
What is the importance of employee involvement in process of continuous improvement to be successful in manufacturing companies? (250-300 words)
Discuss four criteria that are the most important and needed to be considered when selecting the material to use in the fabrication process. (250-300 words)
What is your opinion about this study, how it is related to the course and beneficial for you? (250-300 words)

3. Analyse and Evaluate current value creating activities for the organisation t

3. Analyse and Evaluate current value creating activities for the organisation that supports
sustainability

Research and compare John Dunning’s eclectic framework and Mathew’s LLL model as explanations of the internationalization of firms from emerging markets.

Write a 1200-word, research-and-analysis essay ( /-10%) specifically addressing the question below.
TOPIC: Research and compare John Dunning’s eclectic framework and Mathew’s LLL model as explanations of the internationalization of firms from emerging markets. Do they offer competing or complementary explanations?
General Instructions
Word Count: 1200-words.
This excludes: Cover Sheet, References, and Appendices. Word count should not be exceeded (an allowance of / – 10% of the stated value is allowed). Words submitted in excess of the
allowance will not be read and will not contribute to the grade awarded.
Referencing: The Harvard Reference Standard should be used for all submissions. Students
should familiarise themselves with the Harvard Referencing Standard Guide
Figures Tables: All figures and tables should be numbered, bear a clear descriiption, and note
any source(s) used in their creation.
1.1 Presentation and Submission of Assignment:
1. PLEASE SET YOUR MS WORD SETTINGS TO METRIC. Assignments should be typed using
Calibri (default) 11-point font (default) with 1.5-line spacing (you will need to set this as
the default is ‘single line’) and left-aligned text (default). Margins should be left at the
default (2.54cm) all around. The page size is to be set to A4 (depending on your region the
default may be ‘Letter’). All pages of the essay itself must be numbered in the right-hand
corner. Essays will probably be prepared in Word but are to be submitted in PDF format.
Structure: Students are reminded that essays should have a beginning, a middle, and an
end. Moreover, each paragraph should contain one point which is reasoned thoroughly and
explained well. Paragraphs should be linked appropriately to form a consistent narrative
throughout.
Content: students must demonstrate: [i] knowledge of the subject area in question; [ii] the
ability to search out additional (relevant) material to that given in the lectures; [iii] the
ability to collate material into logical and coherent lines of reasoning in a critical and
analytical fashion; and [iv] the ability to inform the reader whilst answering the question.
Presentation: All essays must be typed. All Figures, Charts and Diagrams must be labelled
and referred to in the text.
I am attaching the grading rubrics so that the construction of the essay is on point

The rationale for this exercise is to take student learning beyond the pitch stage of venture development and into the wider considerations associated with growing a new firm

The rationale for this exercise is to take student learning beyond the pitch stage of venture development and into the wider considerations associated with growing a new firm. Detailed instructions are outlined below:
2,000
Core content
1) At a basic level, you should aim to describe the business model at key phases of development in the venture so far:
– You might start with some form of “launch phase” which will broadly cover the period where the venture first becomes operational (i.e. it first begins to produce and/or sell products and/or deliver its service to customers).
– Aim to describe the state of business model using relevant supporting material. For example, the Business Model Canvas by Osterwalder and Pigneur (available from the library) offers a credible template upon which to analyze the different components of a business and how they work together. It is highly recommended that you use this as your core supporting material.
– Aim to identify phases of significant change to the business model. These will likely be characterized by some form of major change to operations, customer portfolio, offering type/product lines, value proposition, or perhaps by a period of organic volume growth. You should be able to explain how the business model works following these major phases of development.
– The entire development journey of the venture might be summarized in perhaps 3-6 development phases, which would summarize the venture up to its current state.
2) Beyond simply describing changes to the business model, you should also present some commentary on the strategic rationale for those changes. What factors were driving these changes? For example:
– Were they part of a deliberate strategy aimed at growing the company?
– Were they designed to pursue a specific opportunity?
– Were they in response to some form of external factor, event, or threat?
– Were they aimed at growing the existing customer base? Or at pivoting to another market segment? Or at improving existing operational efficiency?
– What was perceived to be wrong with the existing business model that these changes were required?
3) Finally, you might conclude the report by speculating on the future development of the company and the implications that your strategic vision would have for the business model going forward.

Format
· The submission should be in report format (i.e. front cover, sub-sections, figures/tables), not essay format.
· You are encouraged to use visual representations of the business model, including for example, service delivery maps or other depictions of operational processes.
· You are free to use either footnotes or Harvard referencing style
Supporting materials to use

· Your plan should utilize Business Model Canvas by Osterwalder and Pigneur as its core template to explain business model design and how iterations to business models characterize venture development.
· Further relevant supporting materials will be released during the teaching semester
· The in-class presentation on week 6 and associated discussion held on week 7 will likely be the best source of information on the case. You are, however, encouraged to supplement this information in any way you can; for example:
– You might review the venture’s website and/or social media for relevant info
– You might conduct some web-searches on the venture
– Press releases, for example, are often a good way to develop a sense of the timeline of key events in the firm’s history
add visual aids
Video:
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Please view the following video and submit an approximately 100 word commentary

Please view the following video and submit an approximately 100 word commentary on your impressions. Be sure to include at least one specific principle from this week’s chapters as you see it illustrated in the video.