Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
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)
Q1.Explain in150 words
Q2. Explain in 150 words
Q3.Explain in 200 words
Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.(Marks: 2.5)
What were the potential d
Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.(Marks: 2.5)
What were the potential drawbacks of the U.S. entering the TPP? What would be the drawbacks to other nations? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
Is the CPTTP a threat to American economic interests? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
Why do you think the 11 remaining signatories went ahead with a revised deal after the United States withdrew? Give logic in support of your answer. (Marks: 2.5)
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.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
ØExplain of the concepts, models for formulating strategies, defining the organizational strategic directions and crafting a deployment strategy.
Reference Source:
Textbook:-
Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). Mc-Graw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956
Assignment 2 Weight: 10 Marks
Students are requested to read chapter 8 “Collaboration strategies” from their book Strategic Management of Technological Innovation.
Based on the conceptual knowledge and understanding of the various collaboration strategies employed by technology organizations to foster innovation, improve efficiency, and maintain competitive advantage. Students are expected to analyse real-world examples, apply theoretical concepts, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of different collaboration approaches and write an essay by using the mentioned pointers.
Introduction to Collaboration in Technology Organizations (2 marks, 100-150 words):
ØBriefly explain the importance of collaboration in technology organizations. Highlight how collaboration contributes to innovation and competitive advantage.
Types of Collaborative Arrangements (3 marks, 150-200 words):
ØDescribe at least three collaboration arrangements (discussed in your chapter 8) used by technology organizations, such as strategic alliances, joint ventures, licensing, outsourcing and collective research organisations. Provide an example of a technology organization for each strategy and explain how it is implemented.
Challenges and Solutions (3 marks, 150-200 words):
ØDiscuss the challenges technology organizations might face when implementing collaboration strategies. Suggest practical solutions to overcome these challenges, referencing specific collaboration tools or methodologies that facilitate effective collaboration.
Case Study Analysis (2 marks, 150-250 words):
ØSelect a technology organization known for its collaborative culture (e.g., Google, Apple, Microsoft). Analyse how this organization’s collaboration strategy has contributed to its success. Include key elements such as leadership, technology, and organizational culture in your analysis.
Note :-
ØOnly reading the textbook will not be enough to score grades or answer the questions appropriately.
ØDo adhere to the word limit strictly, mere one or two sentence answers will not be entertained, they need to be supported with further explanation and facts.
ØIt is mandatory to support each pointer with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
Directions:
üAll students are encouraged to use their own words.
üUse Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
üUse proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
üSupport your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.
üIt is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.
Case – Shiny Hill Farms
Shiny Hill Farms is a major meat processor, specializ
Case – Shiny Hill Farms
Shiny Hill Farms is a major meat processor, specializing in smoked meats, sausages, and luncheon meats. The firm’s largest facility slaughters more than 5,000 hogs each day.
Throughout the food industry, quality is a high priority, and Shiny Hill Farms is no exception.
The quality assurance department (QA) seeks to prevent any defective products from reaching the consumer. QA’s primary concern is for controlling product weight, appearance, and shelf life throughout the manufacturing operations. Production operators are held accountable for their cuts on specific meat products. The cuts must be performed according to quality assurance specifications in order to obtain high yields. (Yield is the percentage of the live weight of the hog that can be sold.)
Quality assurance monitors all operations, from the killing of hogs through packaging. QA
personnel inspect incoming animals, work with USDA inspectors, and monitor cooking
temperatures. They check scales daily to ensure they are providing correct weights. If products fall outside specifications, it is the responsibility of QA personnel to notify operators that changes need to be made to bring quality up to standard. Many QA personnel monitor weights of packaged boxes continuously to ensure that they conform to weight specifications. They open boxes and weigh the packages as well as checking them for defects such as rips, leaks, and pinholes. Weights of packages near the bottom, mid and top of each skid (pallet) are inspected.
If these packages conform to weight specifications, then the entire skid is accepted and sent to the warehouse. If not, the skid is tagged for 100 percent in on, and the process is studied to
determine why the variations occurred. QA personnel analyze graphs of yields and packaging
waste weekly. Other functions throughout the company focus on quality. The sanitation department, for example, sanitizes all manufacturing machines and work surfaces before initial production runs each day. The research and development department plays an important role in improving quality. For example, it is continually seeking out and testing new methods of curing meat and of killing bacteria more effectively and efficiently. R&D also helps to develop new packaging that may improve consumers’ perception of quality In addition, it develops new products, such as “lite” luncheon meats that contain less fat and cholesterol, enlisting the aid of focus groups and taste panels.
A food processing plant is an intense, high-speed manufacturing setting. Shiny Hill
Farms operators may have to make as many as 10 cuts each minute on a conveyor line.
Engineering personnel replaced all old manufacturing fines with ergonomically correct lines. The production line was redesigned to a standard height with adjustable height workstations to better meet operators’ needs. Turnover of meat cutters averages between 30 and 40 percent. New cutters are shown a video on how to use machines and knives correctly in order to make quality cuts. On the line, they are expected to learn from experience-watching others and learning from their mistakes.
(Question):
1. Describe the scope of quality efforts in this organization.
2. What is the role of the quality assurance department at Shiny Hill Farms? Does it promote the concept of total quality?
3. What suggestions do you have for improving Shiny Hill Farms’ quality effort?
Appraisal Tool
The effective evaluation of employee performance depends, to a ce
Appraisal Tool
The effective evaluation of employee performance depends, to a certain degree, on the tool that is utilized. Based on that statement, you will create a one-page Performance Management Form that can be used in an organization. To accomplish this task, complete the following:
Choose any organization in Saudi Arabia that you are familiar with, either one you have been employed with or have studied/researched.
Choose an assessment template that you find beneficial/advantageous (note: typing “assessment” or “evaluation” format into Google will bring hundreds of different templates for you to choose). you can also use one utilized in your current/previous workplace, or one they are familiar with.
Using that template as a guide, create your own assessment tool you would propose to evaluate any employee/position in that organization (for instance, you may choose to evaluate an employee in finance). Be clear about:The assessment/evaluation criteria important in your review.
The rating categories (e.g., superior, meets expectations, etc.)
An appropriate mix/combination of check-box assessment criteria and short answers.
Please post the assessment template you utilized as a guide along with your own completed assessment tool.
Your form should meet the following structural requirements:
2 pages in length, maximum
No need for in-text citations.
The assessment tool must be your own work, though you may follow the template/outline of those found via Google.
Be sure to support any statement made in your form, and cite any statement and/or words/phrases that you are utilizing from other sources.
Question 1: Assigned Readings:
Chapter 16. Business and Community Stakeholders
I
Question 1: Assigned Readings:
Chapter 16. Business and Community Stakeholders
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:
In your opinion, why does a business have a responsibility to employees and community stakeholders in a business- or plant-closing decision?
[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: In 2010, Pepsi spent a lot of time and money on its “Pepsi Refresh” project, which donated funding to several worthy causes. But recently, the program was abandoned. Why do you think that happened? What could Pepsi have done differently? What impact on other similar programs do you see as a result of the Pepsi experience?
http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/186127/why-pepsi-canned-the-refresh-project.html#axzz2gVRWnJUF
The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least five outside scholarly or professional source.The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.
Question 3:
Chapter 11. Foreign Exchange, Trade, and Bubbles.
Chapter 12. More Realistic and Complex Pricing.
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:
Some high-end retailers place their most expensive products right in the entryway of the store, where consumers will see them first, and place their more popular, better-selling items further back. Why?
[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 4: 1. In 2014, the euro was trading at $1.35 on the foreign exchange market. By 2015, the rate had fallen to $1.10, due to falling European interest rates. Explain the fall in the price of a euro using supply and demand curves, and in words.
2. Using shifts in supply and demand curves, describe how a change in the exchange rate affected your industry. Label the axes, and state the geographic, product, and time dimensions of the demand and supply curves you are drawing. Explain what happened to industry price and quantity by making specific references to the demand and supply curves. How can you profit from future shifts in the exchange rate? How do you predict future changes in the exchange rate?
Module 09: Performance Management Appraisals and
Critical Thinking Assignment
Module 09: Performance Management Appraisals and Rating Distortion
I In this module, you will explore various data collection options that can be used during the performance management process. Additionally, we will discuss the data collection challenges that often occur during the performance appraisal process. Finally, we will examine the topic of rater biases and errors and focus on how to prevent these issues from occurring.
Question Requirements:
Appraisal Tool
The effective evaluation of employee performance depends, to a certain degree, on the tool that is utilized. Based on that statement, in this Critical Thinking Assignment students will create a one-page Performance Management Form that can be used in an organization. To accomplish this task, complete the following:
Choose any organization in Saudi Arabia that you are familiar with, either one you have been employed with or have studied/researched.
Feel free to pick any company that you prefer. However, if you’re looking for suggestions, I think STC Company, Alinma Bank, of SABIC Company would be interesting options to consider.
Choose an assessment template that you find beneficial/advantageous (note: typing “assessment” or “evaluation” format into Google will bring hundreds of different templates for you to choose). Students can also use one utilized in their current/previous workplace, or one they are familiar with.
Using that template as a guide, create your own assessment tool you would propose to evaluate any employee/position in that organization (for instance, you may choose to evaluate an employee in finance). Be clear about:
The assessment/evaluation criteria important in your review.
The rating categories (e.g., superior, meets expectations, etc.)
An appropriate mix/combination of check-box assessment criteria and short answers.
Please post the assessment template you utilized as a guide along with your own completed assessment tool.
Your form should meet the following structural requirements:
2 pages in length, maximum
No need for in-text citations.
The assessment tool must be your own work, though you may follow the template/outline of those found via Google.
Be sure to support any statement made in your form, and cite any statement and/or words/phrases that you are utilizing from other sources.
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
Evaluate performance appraisal data collection options.
Analyze performance rating biases and explore methods and how to minimize their impact.
Evaluate the input options for data collection and rater accountability.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 6 in Performance Management: Performance Analytics
Awan, S. H., Habib, N., Shoaib Akhtar, C., & Naveed, S. (2020). Effectiveness of performance management system for employee performance through engagement. SAGE Open, 10(4), 2158244020969383.
Roepe, L. R. (2022, June 1). 6 ways managers can help employees achieve their performance goals. SHRM.
Southekal, P. (2022, April 21). Council post: Key performance indicators (Kpis): The lynchpin in enterprise data analytics. Forbes.
Recommended:
Chapter 6 PowerPoint from Performance Management
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check the file attachment and please read and follow the assignment ru
Hello ? ,
check the file attachment and please read and follow the assignment rules and use APA style for reference if it was required.
Thank you ?
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
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).
Module 09: Management of Innovation and Vertical
Critical Thinking Assignment
Module 09: Management of Innovation and Vertical Integration
This module begins our emphasis on corporate strategy. So far, we have discussed business strategy, which focuses on what the company should do to reach competitive advantage. This module takes a broader look at the competitive environment to explore the boundaries of firms.
Question Requirements:
Eni is Italy’s largest and most profitable company. The case traces Eni’s 50-year history from its founding as a state-owned oil and gas company, through its privatization and restructuring during the 1990s, to its growth and success under its present CEO, Vittorio Mincato. The case surveys the state of Eni during the early part of 2003 and considers some of the challenges facing Mr. Mincato as he seeks to sustain and continue Eni’s outstanding financial and operating performance under a strategy of “disciplined growth” and “core business focus.” The case deals with the analysis of corporate strategy for a large corporation. (By 2003, Eni was among the top-50 global corporations whether measured by sales or market capitalization.) Eni is vertically integrated, international, and diversified across several industrial sectors. The case requires students to identify and analyze the rationale behind Eni’s current corporate strategy and make recommendations for how Eni should allocate its resources across its different vertical levels, business sectors, and geographical areas of operation in the future. A key challenge of the case is that Eni is currently performing exceptionally well. Hence, there is a tendency among many students to recommend “Keep up the good work, Mr. Mincato” without looking deeply at the company and its business. In fact, Eni faces a number of key challenges, which must be addressed if Eni’s recent success is to be sustained.
This case is used to develop students’ skills in the following:
Identifying, articulating, and analyzing a company’s corporate strategy.
Analyzing the fit between a company’s corporate strategy and (a) its external environment and (b) its resources and capabilities
Combining quantitative, qualitative, and historical information to build a profile of a company’s resources and capabilities.
Examining the structure, systems, and culture that an organization needs to support its corporate strategy.
What is Eni’s corporate strategy?
Evaluate Eni’s corporate strategy. How well aligned is Eni’s strategy with (a) the characteristics and requirements of its industry environment and (b) Eni’s resources and capabilities?
Looking ahead over Eni’s next four-year planning period (2004–7), what are the main issues that face the company? How should Eni allocate its resources across its different businesses and between different geographical areas? In particular: a) Should Eni divest its chemicals business? What about its engineering, construction, and oilfield services subsidiaries? b) Should Eni seek to establish itself as a major supplier of electrical power? Should it invest in renewable energy sources (e.g. wind power)? c) What should Eni’s international strategy be – especially in relation to its downstream businesses (Refining and Marketing; Gas and Power)?
What organizational changes should Mincato pioneer, especially with regard to organizational structure, management systems, and corporate culture?
Note: Answer the Critical Thinking Assignment mainly based on the Module 9 Case . Chapter 5 ” Analyzing Resources and Capabilities” of the textbook is also relevant to this case. Optionally, feel free to support your reasoning with additional valid academic sources using SEU e-library.
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
Examine the linkage between innovation and competitive advantage and the determinants of the profitability of innovation.
Identify alternative strategies to exploit an innovation.
Argue the impact of technology on the rapid evolution of industry structure and changing key success factors.
Determine the impact of standards on markets.
Examine vertical integration decisions.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 9 Technology-based Industries and the Management of Innovation & Chapter 10 Vertical Integration and the Scope of the Firm in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Chapters 9 & 10 PowerPoint slides in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Munir, S., Rasid, S. Z. A., Aamir, M., & Ahmed, I. (2022). Big Data Analytics Capabilities, Innovation and Organizational Culture: Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda. 3C Tecnologia, 209–235. https://doi.org/10.17993/3ctecno.2022.specialissue9.209-235
Recommended:
Chen, Y. (2021). A Systematic Literature Review of Disruptive Innovation and Strategic Alliance. Proceedings of ISPIM Conferences, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jengtecman.2020.101568