Category: Management

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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder.
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Learning Outcomes:
Define the fundamental theories of public sector management. (LO1.1)
2.Describe the simple and complex issues pertaining to public management (LO1.2)

Assignment Question(s)(Marks 10)
1.“Changing regional aspirations is creating a large number of problems in establishing effective intergovernmental relationships”. Discuss the public policy formulation and implementation of the government to meet these aspirations. (5 Marks)

2.Please go through the following article on intergovernmental relations:
https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/pdf/res…
Write a summary of this article in about 400-500 words (5 Marks)

Answers

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Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -2
Submission Date by students: 30/3/2024
Pla

Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -2
Submission Date by students: 30/3/2024
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre
Weight: 10 Marks
Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how global competitive environments are changing supply chain management and logistics practice.
2. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
3. Analyze and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
The global marketplace has witnessed an increased pressure from customers and competitors in manufacturing as well as service sector (Basu, 2001; George, 2002). Due to the rapidly changing global marketplace only those companies will be able to survive that will deliver products of good quality at cheaper rate and to achieve their goal companies try to improve performance by focusing on cost cutting, increasing productivity levels, quality and guaranteeing deliveries in order to satisfy customers (Raouf, 1994).
Increased global competition leads the industry to increasing efficiency by means of economies of scale and internal specialization so as to meet market conditions in terms of flexibility, delivery performance and quality (Yamashina, 1995). The changes in the present competitive business environment are characterized by profound competition on the supply side and keen indecisive in customer requirements on the demand side. These changes have left their distinctive marks on the different aspect of the manufacturing organizations (Gomes et al., 2006). With this increasing global economy, cost effective manufacturing has become a requirement to remain competitive.
To meet all the challenges organizations try to introduce different manufacturing and supply techniques. Management of organizations devotes its efforts to reduce the manufacturing costs and to improve the quality of product. To achieve this goal, different manufacturing and supply techniques have been employed. The last quarter of the 20th century witnessed the adoption of world-class, lean and integrated manufacturing strategies that have drastically changed the way manufacturing firm’s leads to improvement of manufacturing performance (Fullerton and McWatters, 2002).
Read textbook chapter 7 or secondary data on the internet and answer the following questions.
Question:
Why big Manufacturing Companies adopted Lean Thinking and the JIT model? (3 Marks)
Discuss major types of Waste, and why overproduction is the biggest waste companies must keep in mind during production.(3 Marks)
With the initiation of artificial intelligence. The agile supply chain is a perfect concept for future SCM? Give reasons with examples. (3 Marks)
APA style Reference ((1.0 Marks)
Each answer should be within the limit of 300- 400 words.
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
Lean Thinking and JIT Concept
Agile Supply chain
Their Main functions
Reasons with suitable Examples
Reference
Ans 1:
Ans 2:
Ans 3:

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
Aligned (PLOs)
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Question
MGT.K.1
(1.1)
Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems.
Question-1
MGT.K.3
(1.2)
Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems.
Question-3
MGT.S.1
(2.1)
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems.
Question-4
MGT.V.1
(3.1)
Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using Spreadsheet Modeling and decision analysis.
Question-2

Assignment Instructions:
Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:
Title: “An Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach in Decision-Making for Material Selection in an Automotive Company: A Case Study”
Author: Cheng Jack Kie, Ahmed Khalif, Norhana Mohd Aripin, Rafiuddin Mohd Yunus.
Date: August 18, 2019
Assignment Questions: (Marks- 10)

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
1.Discuss the Analytic Hierarchy Process that can assist decision-makers and continuous improvement managers. (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks.
2.What is the importance of employee involvement in process of continuous improvement to be successful in manufacturing companies? (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks
3.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) 2.5 Marks
4.What is your opinion about this study, how it is related to the course and beneficial for you? (250-300 words) 2.5 Marks
Answers:
1-300
2-300
3-300
4-300

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:
Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. (C.L.O :1.1)
Demonstrate decision tools and employ appropriate analytical business models to break down complex issues. (C.L.O :2.2)
Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making. (C.L.O :2.1)

Case Study:
Musab Ahmed, a hardworking family man, invested the money he inherited from his late father in property. With the grace of Allah and the fruitful opportunities of growth in his country, his construction company ‘Consortia’ quickly blossomed to become one of the biggest names in property development. He used his good fortune to bankroll his increased real estate investments in the country. Being a visionary, he established his construction company with the goal of one day passing it down to his children and continuing the family legacy. Musab had a total of four children. Anwar, his eldest son, was from his deceased first wife, while his two other sons, Khurshed and Arshad, and his only daughter Shifa were mothered by his second and current wife.
Anwar, being the eldest, joined the family business shortly after obtaining his university degree. He quickly learned the ins and outs of the business and took his place as the father’s right hand.
Khurshed and Arshad who both acquired university degrees abroad, to the father’s surprise, did not show as much enthusiasm in the family business as their brother Anwar. The environmentally conscious Arshad decided to pursue a master’s degree in environment application. While his elder brother Khurshed had no interest in the family business at all and followed his passion for literature in a career in academia.
Meanwhile, Shifa, the only daughter of Musab, was the most eager child from his second wife to join the family business. Despite her qualification and willingness to work, Musab decided she was best suited to head the marketing department, without a seat on the Board, and no power to make executive decisions regarding the family business. Her mother Aisha kept reassuring Shifa to be patient and that her time would come. Aisha believed that her daughter should be given the same opportunities as her sons. After eight years of Anwar running the family business with his father, Arshad returned from abroad ready and excited to apply his newly acquired, environmentally conscious ideas to the family business.
Anwar and his father rarely ever disagreed. He believed the way the business has been run since its establishment produced excellent results so far and did not require changing. While Anwar’s views were in line with his father’s, Arshad would regularly suggest more innovative ideas and methods in running the business. His father appreciated Arshad’s initiative. However, Anwar, who was more skeptical, believed Arshad was too inexperienced to be pitching such drastic changes.
This frustrated Arshad and he began to feel resentful towards Anwar. Arshad believed Anwar influenced his father’s perception of Arshad’s ideas to be inapplicable and unrealistic. Furthermore, Arshad was convinced that their father favoured Anwar, being his eldest son from his first wife, and that they were not giving his ideas the consideration they deserved.The father caught his sons arguing from time to time but didn’t take it too seriously. After all, they were family and all it took were a few words from him and they would immediately stop for his sake.
A few years later, Musab fell ill. Due to his worsening condition, his doctors and children urged him to step aside from the management of the family business and retire. Musab, however, found it difficult to let go due to the differences between his sons. He was very much aware of Anwar’s experience and market expertise, but he also appreciated Arshad’s drive and innovative ideas. The father believed that Anwar and Arshad could build a strong team if only they learned to work together. However, despite his best efforts, it was futile due to their differences.
The brothers developed the habit of not openly voicing their concerns or feelings at work. As the years went by and the father’s condition deteriorated further, Anwar and Arshad did their best to suppress their negative feelings in order not to upset their father during this sensitive time. Often, they went out of their way to avoid further confrontations in their father’s presence. Consequently, they brought their grievances home with them. Anwar would often complain to his wife of Arshad’s inexperience and immature attitude. While Arshad would tell his sister Shifa about Anwar’s patronizing and stubborn nature. Their unresolved feelings lead to heightened tension during family gatherings, but both chose to avoid confrontation, and neither would acknowledge the situation.
In the meantime, Shifa’s frustration mounted.This was as a result of her father’s previous decision to outcast her from the executive board grew larger. Not only did she feel that her dad believed her inputs were not as valuable as that of her brothers, but she also agreed with Arshad’s opinion of Musab favouring Anwar due to hierarchy. Aware of her position, she would also regularly advise Arshad on key matters regarding the business that Arshad would then voice during executive meetings for his father’s approval. Needing Arshad as a spokesperson of her business ideas, Shifa continuously tried to defuse the situation and calm down frustrated Arshad from leaving the business.
Tensions heightened as Arshad continued to feel his ideas of reform were being overlooked and under-appreciated in the family business. Eventually, with his father’s blessing, he was permitted to pursue them independently. Arshad began to invest in a side business involving renewable energy materials in construction with the family business. The new venture was set up with Arshad as a majority shareholder of 51% of the total shares, while his father owned the remaining 49% of the business.
Read the above case study and answer the following questions:
Q1: Writ the problem statement which should include the followings: [Marks 5]
the clear concise description and summary of the problem,
scope of the problem,
consequences of the problem,
the methods for resolving the problem in the above case?
Q2: Develop a mind map for decision making, [2 Marks]
Q3: Write all the alternative choices of your decision. [Mark 1]
Q4: Make a decision and write the conclusion. [Marks 2]
Answers

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3.Answer-400

4.Answer-400

5.Answer-400

Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.(Marks: 2.5)
2. What were the potential

Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.(Marks: 2.5)
2. What were the potential drawbacks of the U.S. entering the TPP? What would be the drawbacks to other nations? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
3. Is the CPTTP a threat to American economic interests? Discuss.(Marks: 2.5)
4. 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)
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).

Your team holds a project retrospective meeting with the goal of building consen

Your team holds a project retrospective meeting with the goal of building consensus about your team’s successes and challenges and identifying improvements in arranging international travel for 20 people. Your team carried our sprints in the following areas such as destination selection and proposal, accomodation booking and transportation arrangement. Your team discusses what things could be carried out in the future if this agile team continued to work together on additional projects. Like any sprint retrospective, you are evaluating your team’s efforts in implementing agile practices. All team members should take their own meeting notes. While you will report some of the meeting’s findings you need to address the following:
Provide a succinct summary of the discussion that took place at the meeting. Include major areas of agreement, disagreement, and particular challenges to consensus building. Include an evaluation of how the “Evolve Way of Working (WoW)” process goals worked within the team.
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The assignment is based on your reading, required external research, and analysi

The assignment is based on your reading, required external research, and analysis of “How (Un)ethical are You” by Mahzarin R. Banaji, Max H. Bazerman and Dolly Chugh.”
In the article, “How (Un)ethical are You
Actions”, the authors discuss bias that emerges from unconscious beliefs. Based on the reading, your external research, and your analysis, and based on the following scenario, you are to answer the question below:
Scenario:YOU are the manager of a small, technical project team.
YOU have been given the responsibility of hiring a new member of the team with a specific, technical skill set.
How would you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision?
The Assignment:80 Points: Based on the course reading (Banaji, et. al.) and materials, your own external scholarly research (minimum of 2 required), and your thoughts and analysis, write a paragraph (250 words is average work) for each hiring strategy worth 20 points each strategy, identify and describe 4 strategies that you would use to insure you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision. Only 2 of your answers may be sourced from the Banaji, et. al. reading. For each, write about what you would specifically do and why. Be specific about what actions you would take. Format your answers as follows:
Hiring Strategy 1:
Hiring Strategy 2:
Hiring Strategy 3:
Hiring Strategy 4:
20 Points: Write a paragraph (250 words is average work), about your own personal experience with being hired. Was it ethical, or not? Explain your answer in detail using concrete examples. Base your analysis of your own experience in the readings and your research. If you haven’t yet gone through a hiring process for any type of job, write about what kind of process you would hope to experience and why.
Guidance:Do not write in generalities or theories on ethics, bias, team management, etc.
Write specifically about what YOU would do to insure YOU act ethically and without bias to make the hiring decision.
For best results do the following;Read “How (Un)Ethical are You”
Research ethics, unconscious bias/beliefs, management and review any applicable lecture and your notes.
You should have a minimum of two outside sources (articles). You must provide attribution to your sources (e.g., Harvard Business Review, the NY Times, in-class discussion, any of the class readings, Rutgers LinkedIn Learning Links to an external site. (business ethics), etc.). Include the link to any article or LinkedIn Learning lecture that you use. Provide your sources with each question, not in a summary APA citing section at the end of your submission.
Support your answers with analysis that cites your research and the Banaji, et. al. article.
Give “examples-in-action” (i.e., concrete, descriptive examples) of what you would do.
Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Reference and cite your research for each question.
Submission
Provide your uploaded response on Canvas.
For this Assignment #3, your responses are only accepted as an upload to Canvas. Upload file types accepted are .doc, .docx. Given that you are graded for spelling, grammar, and advanced writing structure, as well as on your expected, advanced collegiate-level content, you should use the spelling and grammar checking features of your document editor. You may also want to use supplemental editing products such as Grammarly.comLinks to an external site.. We encourage you to use the Rutgers writing center, a Learning Center tutor, or a trusted friend skilled in expository writing to help you review and edit your work prior to submitting it if writing is not your strong suit.
You must follow the file naming convention. Two (2) Points will be deducted if you do not.
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Rubric
Assignment 3 – Ethics
Assignment 3 – Ethics
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. 1st Hiring Strategy – 20 pointsUsing the Critical Thinking Assignments rubric criteria and the assignment directions, describe your 1st hiring strategy.
Based on the course reading (Banaji, et. al.) and materials, your own external scholarly research (minimum of 2 required), and your thoughts and analysis, write a paragraph (250 words is average work), describe the hiring strategy that you would use to insure you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision. Only 2 of your answers may be sourced from the Banaji, et. al. reading. For each, write about what you would specifically do and why. Be specific about what actions you would take. Make sure you cite your source(s) for each strategy with your answer (e.g., either Banaji, et. al., or external scholarly source).
20 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. 2nd Hiring Strategy – 20 pointsUsing the Critical Thinking Assignments rubric criteria and the assignment directions, describe your 2nd hiring strategy.
Based on the course reading (Banaji, et. al.) and materials, your own external scholarly research (minimum of 2 required), and your thoughts and analysis, write a paragraph (250 words is average work), describe the hiring strategy that you would use to insure you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision. Only 2 of your answers may be sourced from the Banaji, et. al. reading. For each, write about what you would specifically do and why. Be specific about what actions you would take. Make sure you cite your source(s) for each strategy with your answer (e.g., either Banaji, et. al., or external scholarly source).
20 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. 3rd Hiring Strategy – 20 pointsUsing the Critical Thinking Assignments rubric criteria and the assignment directions, describe your 3rd hiring strategy.
Based on the course reading (Banaji, et. al.) and materials, your own external scholarly research (minimum of 2 required), and your thoughts and analysis, write a paragraph (250 words is average work), describe the hiring strategy that you would use to insure you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision. Only 2 of your answers may be sourced from the Banaji, et. al. reading. For each, write about what you would specifically do and why. Be specific about what actions you would take. Make sure you cite your source(s) for each strategy with your answer (e.g., either Banaji, et. al., or external scholarly source).
20 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome4. 4th Hiring Strategy – 20 pointsUsing the Critical Thinking Assignments rubric criteria and the assignment directions, describe your 4th hiring strategy.
Based on the course reading (Banaji, et. al.) and materials, your own external scholarly research (minimum of 2 required), and your thoughts and analysis, write a paragraph (250 words is average work), describe the hiring strategy that you would use to insure you make an ethical, unbiased, hiring decision. Only 2 of your answers may be sourced from the Banaji, et. al. reading. For each, write about what you would specifically do and why. Be specific about what actions you would take. Make sure you cite your source(s) for each strategy with your answer (e.g., either Banaji, et. al., or external scholarly source).
20 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Hiring ExperienceWrite a paragraph (250 words is average work), about your own personal experience with being hired. Was it ethical, or not? Explain your answer in detail using concrete examples. Base your analysis of your own experience in the readings and your research. If you haven’t yet gone through a hiring process for any type of job, write about what kind of process you would hope to experience and why. Be specific.
20 ptsFull Marks
0 ptsNo Marks
20 pts
Total Points: 100

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
The Assignment must be submit

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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.

Case
study
Must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Avoid plagiari

Case
study
Must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will not accepted. 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
Please check the number of words to be written from the file.

[Important Notice]
The JE points in Step 5 for this assignment are needed to do

[Important Notice]
The JE points in Step 5 for this assignment are needed to do Assignment #4 (in Weeks 7 and 8). For Assignment #4, please have the JE points as 250, 550, 650, and 870 for Accounting Clerk, Manager in Financial Accounting, Manager in Corporate Social Responsibility Accounting, and Department Head in Financial Accounting, respectively.
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