Category: Management

Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strat

Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management. CLO-1
2. Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations. CLO-2
Assignment Question(s):
Based on reading and understanding the basic concepts of strategic management in Chapter 01, answer the following:
Q.1What is ‘strategy formulation’? Explain your answeralongside a discussion of mission, vision and objectives of a local/ international company.(4 Marks)
Q.2 What are benefits of strategic management for market competition? develop a discussion of these benefitsalongside a local/international example of a company.(3 Marks)
Q.3What is the impact of sustainability on business practice? Discuss with a suitable example.(3 Marks)
Q.4Define strategic flexibility and explain its implications. Why is organizational learning important to the long-term development of strategic flexibility of organizations that intend to enter overseas markets?(5 Marks)
Use concepts from the Chapter in your textbook and at least three relevant academic sources to support and develop arguments for your answers.

Answers
1. Answer Q.1
2. Answer Q.2
3. Answer Q.3
4. Answer Q.4

Title: Modernizing IS/IT Business Case Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of

Title: Modernizing IS/IT Business Case Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of Approaches and Strategies for Effective Benefits Realization in Today’s Tech Landscape
Details: Technology is evolving faster than ever before. New technologies like cloud, IoT, blockchain, RPA and AI have been becoming commercially available at an increasing pace over the past two decades, with generative AI being the most recent example. However, as new technologies or technology implementations become a hype, their effective benefits for organizations are usually not immediately clear and proven, potentially risking an increase in wasted technology investments. How do organizations create business cases and decide on funding for IS and IT investments? How is this different from the past? The objective for the student(s) is to explore similarities and differences in business case models and approval and follow-up approaches for IS/IT investments proposed in literature, identify the main limitations of traditional models and approaches for today’s context, how modern models and approaches try to overcome those limitations, what gaps still remain and offer ideas on how to overcome these. The student(s) can choose to focus on specific technology investments or on IS/IT investments in the broad sense.
Requirements: Interest in how organizations can assess the potential of new technologies and whether they can effectively leverage them
Literature: What the student is expected to do: 1) Critical study of the existing literature in the field 2) Assessment of the evolution in proposed or commonly used models and approaches 3) Identification of potential remaining gaps and proposal of potential solutions.
About submission:
“Regarding referencing, we strongly advice to use APA style”, “Use a serif font such as ‘Times new roman’ or ‘Cambria’ at 12 font size with a line spacing of 1,5.”, “The expected word count lays between 10.000 and 15.000 (excl. appendices)”
The master’s thesis follows the structure of a scientific paper. In general, a thesis consists of the following elements:
• Abstract (250 words)
• Introduction
• Literature Review/Theoretical Framework
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion and Conclusion
• References
• Appendices (only if necessary)

General instructions;
·The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD form

General instructions;
·The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder
·Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover page.
·Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers
·Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
·All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
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Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1.
Apply critical thinking to make and defend public management policy decisions (CLO2).
2.
Apply different management and leadership styles for different situations (CLO3).
Assignment 1
Reference Source:
Textbook: –
This course has an e-book can access from this URL link: http://www.mesharpe.com/customer%20service.htm.
Holzer, M., & Schwester, R. W. (2011). Public administration: An introduction. Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe, Inc. ISBN: 978–0–7656–2120–7
Assignment Question(s):
Human Resource Management -Ch-3.
Q1. “Human Resource Planning is essential for meeting the requirements of diversification and growth of a company.” In light of this statement, briefly explain the concept and process of Human Resource Planning. (5 Marks) (300 words)
Q2. “Employee training and development are essential for short term as well as long-term success of an organisation:” In light of this statement, critically analyse the role of training in Human Resource Development with the help of examples. (5 Marks) (400 words)
Q3. “To build a rewarding employee experience, you need to understand what matters most to your people.” In the context of this statement, examine employee reward schemes and their benefits with suitable examples. (5 Marks) (300 words)
you will need to do further research beyond reading the chapter.
Important Note: –
1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

For this discission, you will identify the case and provide a summary of the key

For this discission, you will identify the case and provide a summary of the key elements of the case you selected. Based on the case you selected, explain how the case assists in formulating a corporate strategy.
***Case Attached****

1.Industrialization in the Northeast produced great benefits and also major prob

1.Industrialization in the Northeast produced great benefits and also major problems. What were they? Who benefited and who suffered? Did the benefits outweigh the problems, or vice versa? What about industrialization in the South?
2.Evaluate and analyze the “Andrew Jackson as The Great Father” cartoon. What was the creator trying to convey? Considering the history of Jackson’s decisions towards Native Americans, how could this cartoon be viewed as ironic satire? What do you think his past actions did and has done to his reputation?
3.How did Anglo-American settlers in Texas see themselves? Did they adopt a Mexican identity because they were living in Mexican territory? Why or why not?
4.What strategies did slaves employ to resist, revolt, and sustain their own independent communities and cultures? How did slaves use white southerners’ own philosophies – paternalism and Christianity – for example, to their advantage in these efforts?
Make sure to include relevant points to your answer and make sure that your information is correctly cited.

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
The due date for the Assignment is by the End of Week 3 (13/07/2024)
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of small business. (CLO1)
Outline the solid understanding of the potential of entrepreneur in today’s competitive business world. (CLO2)

Assignment 2
Reference Source:
Textbook:-
Scarborough, N.M. & Cornwall, J. (2015). Entrepreneurship and effective small business management (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780133506327 (print); 9780133508239 (e-text).
PART (A): 6 Marks

1.Explain the differences among creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Why are creativity and innovation so important to the survival and success of a business? (3 Marks) (Minimum 200 words)
2.describe the role of the following groups in entrepreneurship: women, minorities, immigrants, “part-timers,” home-based business owners, family business owners. (3 Marks) (Minimum 200 words)
PART (B): 9 Marks
Choose one local small business and answer the following questions:
A. Scope and type of business (3 Marks)
Business idea: what is the big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes this idea different?
Mission Statement.
Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.

B. Business Philosophy (3 Marks)
Describe the most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think the major competitive strengths of this company?

Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this business using SWOT.
Products and Services (3Marks)
Briefly discuss the products or services.
Size of business: how many employees? How many offices and retail facilities?
Important Notes: –
Support your answers with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles etc.
You must include at least 6 references.
Use APA style for writing references.

Good Luck

Answers

PART (A)
1.Answer Q1-

2.Answer Q2-

3.Answer Q3-

PART (B)

1.Answer Q1-

2.Answer Q2-

3.Answer Q3-

In Unit I you selected a firm with global operations and discussed the key point

In Unit I you selected a firm with global operations and discussed the key points from its global strategy and your perceptions of the firm.
****The firm used is Apple Incorporated****
For this assignment you will follow the strategic management process by performing an environmental scan (analysis) of the firm selected in Unit I. Address the following prompts within your assignment:
Perform an external environmental analysis of the firm:
-Macro-level PESTEL analysis
-Industry environment: Porter’s five forces
-Competitive environment
-Strategic group analysis
Perform an internal analysis of the firm using the resource-based view:
-What are the firm’s resources, capabilities, and competencies?
-Does the firm possess valuable, rare, costly to imitate resources, and is it organized to capture value from those resources: VRIO analysis?
-What role do leaders play in driving innovation?
Analyze the firm’s current business-level and corporate-level strategies:
-Business-level strategy: product market positioning
-Corporate-level strategy: diversification
-International strategy: geographic scope and mode of entry
-How are these strategies being implemented? Examine how the firm incorporates sustainability into its planning.
-How does innovation drive strategy and contribute to competitive advantage?
Analyze the firm’s performance:
-Use both financial and market-based measures.
-How does the firm compare to its competitors as well as the industry average?
-What trends are evident over the past 3 to 5 years?
-Consider the perspectives of multiple stakeholders” internal and external.
-How does the firm possess a competitive advantage? How can it be sustained?
Be sure to include an introduction and a conclusion. Your assignment should be at least four pages. Use at least six sources to support your assignment; the course text must be used as a source for this assignment. Use APA Style to format this assignment and all references and citations.

●The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated

●The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
●Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
●Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
●Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
●Late submission will NOT be accepted.
●Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
●All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
●Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management. CLO-1
Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations. CLO-2
Assignment Question(s):
Based on reading and understanding the basic concepts of strategic management in Chapter 01, answer the following:
Q.1 What is ‘strategy formulation’? Explain your answer alongside a discussion of mission, vision and objectives of a local/ international company. (4 Marks)
Q.2 What are benefits of strategic management for market competition? develop a discussion of these benefits alongside a local/ international example of a company. (3 Marks)
Q.3 What is the impact of sustainability on business practice? Discuss with a suitable example. (3 Marks)
Q.4 Define strategic flexibility and explain its implications. Why is organizational learning important to the long-term development of strategic flexibility of organizations that intend to enter overseas markets? (5 Marks)

Use concepts from the Chapter in your textbook and at least three relevant academic sources to support and develop arguments for your answers.

Answers
1. Answer Q.1
2. Answer Q.2
3. Answer Q.3
4. Answer Q.4

Title: Modernizing IS/IT Business Case Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of

Title: Modernizing IS/IT Business Case Development: A Comprehensive Analysis of Approaches and Strategies for Effective Benefits Realization in Today’s Tech Landscape
Details: Technology is evolving faster than ever before. New technologies like cloud, IoT, blockchain, RPA and AI have been becoming commercially available at an increasing pace over the past two decades, with generative AI being the most recent example. However, as new technologies or technology implementations become a hype, their effective benefits for organizations are usually not immediately clear and proven, potentially risking an increase in wasted technology investments. How do organizations create business cases and decide on funding for IS and IT investments? How is this different from the past? The objective for the student(s) is to explore similarities and differences in business case models and approval and follow-up approaches for IS/IT investments proposed in literature, identify the main limitations of traditional models and approaches for today’s context, how modern models and approaches try to overcome those limitations, what gaps still remain and offer ideas on how to overcome these. The student(s) can choose to focus on specific technology investments or on IS/IT investments in the broad sense.
Requirements: Interest in how organizations can assess the potential of new technologies and whether they can effectively leverage them
Literature: What the student is expected to do: 1) Critical study of the existing literature in the field 2) Assessment of the evolution in proposed or commonly used models and approaches 3) Identification of potential remaining gaps and proposal of potential solutions.
About submission:
“Regarding referencing, we strongly advice to use APA style”, “Use a serif font such as ‘Times new roman’ or ‘Cambria’ at 12 font size with a line spacing of 1,5.”, “The expected word count lays between 10.000 and 15.000 (excl. appendices)”
The master’s thesis follows the structure of a scientific paper. In general, a thesis consists of the following elements:
• Abstract (250 words)
• Introduction
• Literature Review/Theoretical Framework
• Methodology
• Results
• Discussion and Conclusion
• References
• Appendices (only if necessary)

Question 1:
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 1. The Roles of Data and Predictive Analy

Question 1:
Assigned Readings:
Chapter 1. The Roles of Data and Predictive Analytics in Business
Chapter 2. Reasoning with Data
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.
Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:
Based on what you have read in Chapters 1-2, please explain how data analytics applies to your current or future role? What value can data analytics bring to your position? Please share your thoughts. Please cite examples according to APA standards.
[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!]
[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]
Submitting the Initial Posting:Your initial posting should be completed by Thursday, 11:59 p.m. EST.
Response to Other Student Postings: Respond substantively to the post of at least two peers, by Friday, 11:59 p.m. EST. A peer response such as “I agree with her,” or “I liked what he said about that” or similar comments are not considered substantive and will not be counted for course credit.
[Continue the discussion through Sunday,11:59 p.m. EST by highlighting differences between your postings and your colleagues’ postings. Provide additional insights or alternative perspectives]
Evaluation of posts and responses: Your initial posts and peer responses will be evaluated on the basis of the kind of critical thinking and engagement displayed. The grading rubric evaluates the content based on seven areas:
Content Knowledge & Structure, Critical Thinking, Clarity & Effective Communication, Integration of Knowledge & Articles, Presentation, Writing Mechanics, and Response to Other Students.
Question 2:
Activity I – A manager claims that increases in advertising expenditure will surely raise the firm’s profits, citing his sense that people find the firm’s ads entertaining.
Sketch how you might refute this claim using:A theoretical argument
Data
Why might the refutation using data be more convincing?
Activity II – A grocery store manager is interested in the data-generating process for her store’s weekly soda sales. She believes factors impacting these sales include price, product placement, and whether the week contains a holiday. Write out a formal representation of the data-generation process for weekly soda sales that incorporates these and additional factors.
Activity III – Suppose you receive an e-mail from a stock broker who claims to be able to accurately predict whether any given stock will rise or fall in price during the subsequent month. To “prove” her claim, she makes a prediction about performance (higher price or lower price) for ten stocks over the next month. You are skeptical of the broker’s claim, and assume she simply guesses which stocks will improve or worsen in price over any given month. Put another way, you assume she has a 50% chance of being correct in her prediction for any given stock. Based on this assumption, you derive the following probabilities concerning her ten picks:
Number of correct picks
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Probability
0.001
0.01
0.044
0.117
0.205
0.246
0.205
0.117
0.044
0.01
0.001
What is the empirically testable conclusion resulting from your deductive reasoning?
How could you test your empirically testable conclusion using a data sample?
Outline the inductive and deductive reasoning you could use to evaluate whether or not the broker is simply guessing in her stock picks.
Question 3:
Using R Software, calculate these descriptive statistics.
Mean Material Cost
Variance of Labor costs
Covariance of labor costs and materials costs
Total sales
Calculate at least two more descriptive statistics for this dataset