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Choose 3 of the 4 questions below and aim for two page answers per response
1. Watch the ABC News: Mission Impossible: Lost in NYC video and then relate the concepts from the video to the concepts of “location” as it applies to entrepreneurs and businesses. In other words, what important lessons can you draw from the video that are meaningful to business owners and managers? And what do you need to tell your “future self” to remember about this?
2. The lists of location topics cited in the video lecture presentation were different and similar. They were selected because each list brought in some concepts/suggestions that weren’t in the other lists. Make a “Top 10 List of Important Location Topics for Entreprenuers” using the items in the lists from the various Entreprenuer.com articles referenced in the video lecture presentation. Choose the ten that are most interesting or seemingly important to you and give a brief explanation as to why you chose each topic.
3. Choose a bricks-and-mortar organization in Texas that you know very well–it could be one in which you work or have worked or one that you belong to in a non-work relationship. Analyze and describe the physical facility of that particular organization from the perspective of “location.” Is it good or could some things be improved? Use the concepts from the video lecture presentation to identify topics for analysis.
4. Compared to the age of mankind and human business and trade, the world of “online business” is still in its infancy. E-commerce has come with many benefits and created many new jobs and industries. For this question, spend some time pondering and reflecting on what “online business” has done to the economy and where YOU see it going. As graduate business students who will guide, direct, and create all types of business ventures for many decades into the future, what do you need to understand and remember as you move forward into an evolving and dynamic online business world?
https://youtu.be/073OX7ADFbs lecture
https://youtu.be/uESGjRQNEYk ABC NEWS:LOST IN NYC VIDEO

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Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -2
Submission Date by students: Before week 10
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. Analyse and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.

Critical Thinking
Many businesses are looking for answers in the fiercely competitive, wildly unpredictable, and dynamic climate of today. As supply chain management grows more complex and the gap between what businesses want to do and what they can do internally widens, businesses start to understand that doing the right thing is more exciting than doing everything. As a result, by outsourcing and offshoring tasks that are unrelated to their main business, companies become sharper and more specialized. Businesses frequently choose to contract out this function in full or in part to agents or outside logistics companies.
Provide an answer to the following questions by acknowledging any local or multinational Saudi enterprise using the offshoring and outsourcing concepts.

Question:
What functions do third-party logistics companies provide to ensure that a global organization’s supply chain operates smoothly? (3 Mark)
What are the driving forces behind businesses expanding abroad? (3 Mark)
Why do businesses seek to offshore their work to developing nations? Give instances.
(Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 Mark)
References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)
The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:
Each answer should be 200 to 250 range of word counts.
Outsourcing, offshoring, Third Party Logistics
Their Main functions
Motivational Factors /Drivers
Reasons with suitable Examples
Reference
Note: You can support your answer by reading your book.
You can use secondary source available on internet.

• This assignment is an individualassignment.
• Due date for Assignment 2 is 02/11/2024.
• The Assignment must be submitted on BB only in WORD format 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.
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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
Explain 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

NEOM’s Collaborative Innovation in the KSA

NEOM is an ambitious Saudi Arabian project that aims to create a technologically advanced, sustainable city, attracting global talent and investment. The project is designed to be a hub for industries such as renewable energy, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. Given the complexity and scale of this endeavour, NEOM has engaged in multiple strategic collaborations with international partners, ranging from technology firms to research institutions, to bring together the necessary capabilities and resources.
As part of this case study assignment, you are required to analyse NEOM’s approach to collaboration based on the concepts discussed in Chapter 8.

Assignment Questions

Note: Include a brief introduction and conclusion that summarize your analysis. (1 marks)

Evaluating Collaborative Goals and Advantages (3 Marks) (250-400 words)Identify and discuss the key strategic goals that NEOM aims to achieve through its collaborative partnerships. How do these goals align with the reasons for collaboration as discussed in Chapter 8?
Evaluate the advantages NEOM gains by collaborating with international technology companies, research institutions, and other partners. Consider aspects like acquiring capabilities, resource pooling, learning, and coalition-building.
Types of Collaborative Arrangements (3 Marks) (250-400 words)Analyse the types of collaborative arrangements that NEOM has formed (e.g., strategic alliances, joint ventures, licensing, outsourcing, or research partnerships). Discuss how these arrangements align with NEOM’s broader innovation strategy and goals.
Provide specific examples of any announced partnerships (such as agreements with renewable energy firms, AI technology providers, or research universities) and evaluate the strategic fit of these collaborations.
Challenges in Collaboration and Partner Selection (3 Marks) (250-400 words)Discuss potential challenges NEOM might face in collaborating with international partners, including cultural differences, alignment of strategic goals, or governance issues.
How might NEOM effectively select and manage its partners to ensure successful collaboration? Use the selection criteria and partner monitoring mechanisms discussed in Chapter 8 to support your answer.

Guidelines for Submission
Provide clear, concise responses to each question, with a total word count of 800 – 1,200 words.
Use examples from NEOM’s partnerships and strategies, supported by theories and concepts from Chapter 8.
Incorporate real-world information and research on NEOM where appropriate, ensuring you properly cite any sources in APA format.
Include a brief introduction and conclusion that summarize your analysis.
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Do 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.
It is mandatory to support each pointer with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.

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All students are encouraged to use their own words.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
Support 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.
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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.

ASSIGNMENT-2
Knowledge Management (MGT-403)
First Semester (2024-2025)
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Define the different Knowledge types and explain how they are addressed by knowledge management in different business environments.
Identify and analyse role of communities of practice in knowledge management and the challenges and issues pertaining to community of practice.
Demonstrate effective knowledge management skills to utilize knowledge management tools for the benefits of the organization.
The focus of the assignment is to evaluate the understanding level of students related to communities of Practice, learning organization, and various techniques used to capture tacit and explicit knowledge.

Please read chapter 3, chapter 4, and chapter 5.
Assignment Questions
Q.1: “The Wiig KM model is based on the principle that in order for knowledge to be useful and valuable, it must be organized through a form of semantic network that is connected, congruent, and complete and has perspective and purpose.” Explain in detail. (Chapter 3 Wiig’s KM Model) (2 Marks)

Q.2: In what ways is the Choo and Weick KM model like the Nonaka and Takeuchi KM model? In what ways do they differ? (Chapter 3 Choo and Weick and Nonaka and Takeuchi KM Models) (2 Marks)

Q.3: Discuss in detail any two techniques of capturing tacit Knowledge? (Chapter 4 Knowledge Capture and Codification) (2 Marks)

Q. 4: Read chapter 5 (Knowledge Sharing and Communities of Practice) and answer the following questions.
a). Explain the concept of communities of practice. (1 mark)
b). Will it be fruitful for the organization to cultivate the communities of practice? If yes, What steps must be taken by the organization to cultivate them. (1 mark)
c). Discuss the concept of skill mining, social network analysis, and Knowledge support office. (2 Marks)

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