Category: Management

Case study

Assignment Question(s):
Read carefully the mini case No. 18 from your textbook (entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and answer the following questions: (2 marks for each question)

Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
Discuss any strategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) that Tesla Motors uses. Why did this company choose it? was it successful? Justify your answer.
Describe the core competency and assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
Recommend solutions for Tesla Motors to improve its competitive advantage.

No Plagiarism , No Matching will be acceptable .clear and presented using APA Style Reference .
✨Add 6 references✨
All answers must be typed using Times New Roman ( Size12 , Double-space)font .
No pictures containing text will be acceptable and will be considered plagiarismS
proper examples and explanations for each questions.
– No short answer as it’s not acceptable for this assignment
Commit to the number of words specified for each question
the answer should be sufficient
TextBook
Powell, & Baker, K. R. (2013). Management Science: The Art of Modeling with Spreadsheets. Wiley.

Instructions for Submission
Your submission should be a detailed and well-structured report that addresses all the sections outlined above. You are encouraged to use real-world examples, ensure your analysis is backed by research, and include appropriate citations.
Submission Requirements
Format: Typed, double-spaced, using a professional font (e.g., Times New Roman, 12pt).
Length: 5-8 pages, including figures and tables where applicable.
Referencing: at least 20 references with APA Style for citations.
Avoid plagiarism

No Plagiarism , No Matching will be acceptable .clear and presented using APA Style Reference .
✨Add 6 references✨
All answers must be typed using Times New Roman ( Size12 , Double-space)font .
No pictures containing text will be acceptable and will be considered plagiarism.
proper examples and explanations for each questions.
– No short answer as it’s not acceptable for this assignment
Commit to the number of words specified for each question
the answer should be sufficient
TextBook:
Holzer, M., & Schwester, R. W. (2014c). Public Administration: An Introduction. Routledge.

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.
The Assignment`s learning Outcomes:
Instructions to read the case study:
In the 2nd assignment, the students are required to read thoughtfully the “ Nestlé Waters Unifying real-time visibility across 26 factories” case study , and answer the related questions, upon successful completion of the assignment the student should be able to:
State the importance of standardization and quality standards (CLO2)
Use quality improvement tools and practices for continuous improvement to achieve the organizational change and transformation (CLO3)
Develop analytical skills of identifying pitfalls, or quality concerns through assimilated
and strategic planning. (CLO4)
“ Nestlé Waters Unifying real-time visibility across 26 factories” case study
Access below link to read the case study:
https://www.advantive.com/case-studies/nestle-wate…
“ Nestlé Waters Unifying real-time visibility across 26 factories”
case study
This case study demonstrates the application of change management inside Nestle Waters Company. In addition, it discusses the company need for quality improvement which encouraged its engineers to search for alternative system to collect and analyze their data. Read the case, by using your critical thinking skills answer the following questions:
Explain the driven reasons for changing the quality documentation system in the Nestle Waters. (2.5 marks)
Outline the change objectives for both Retail Manufacturing and Home and Office Manufacturing units. (2.5 marks)
How the InfinityQS® ProFicient™ system can control the operation processes? ( 2.5 marks)
Describe the management role in the change process? (2.5 marks)
Important Notes: –
For each question, you need to answer not in less than 150 Words.
Support your answers with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles etc.
Use APA style for writing references.
Answers:
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the project is about (A conceptual study prepared by a team of consultants who are helping the owner of an existing fictitious restaurant to evaluate the rationale of investing in a new in-house microbrewery) , our team project is located in Boston area. This is a team assignment, only do the 3.2 (3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3)

Quality Management and Location Planning
For this assignment, you will analyze the quality management practices and location decisions of a prominent organization in Saudi Arabia. Your chosen organization should have a significant presence in the country and operate in a sector important to the Saudi Arabian economy.
Quality Management Practices
• Trace the historical development of quality management practices within the organization, highlighting key milestones and changes over time. How has the organization’s approach to quality management evolved in response to changing market conditions, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements?
• Identify the various costs associated with quality management within the organization, including prevention, appraisal, internal failure, and external failure costs.
Location Decisions
• Analyze the organization’s approach to location decisions, including the factors it considers and the methods it uses to evaluate potential locations.
• Explain the factor rating and center of gravity methods used by the organization in its location decision-making process. Assess the organization’s use of these methods and provide recommendations for improving its location decision-making process.
• Defend or critic the organization’s location decisions based on the impact on its overall performance, including its market share, profitability, and competitive advantage.
Directions:
1. Support your work with material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook (attached) and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles
2. (Important) Cite the textbook (in-text) and cite any other sources if appropriate.
3. Formatted according to APA 7th edition
4. Text Not Image.( times new roman size12 double spaced)
5. Unique Answer.
6. Avoid Plagiarism.
7. 5-6 Pages which do not include the title page and reference pages.
8. AI is not allowed.

Read the case then answer the questions
I do not want a repetition of the solution with another student – mention reliable sources

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:
1. Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of small business.
2. Design a solid projected financial plan and conduct a breakeven analysis for a small company.
3. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and professional manner.
4. Illustrate the ability to think independently and systematically on developing a viable business model.
Assignment Workload:

This assignment is an individual assignment.

Start-up Business Plan
Assume yourself as an entrepreneur of a small-scale business in Saudi Arabia.
(In Continuation to the Assignment -1)

4. Products and Services (4 Marks)
a. Describe in depth your products or services. (Technical specifications)
b. What factors will give you competitive advantages or disadvantages? Examples include level of quality or unique or proprietary features.

5. Marketing Plan (6 Marks)
a. Market Research- Why?
b. Market Research- How? Primary or Secondary Data?
c. In your marketing plan, be as specific as possible; give statistics, numbers, and sources. The marketing plan will be the basis, later on, of the all‐important sales projection.
Product
Describe the most important features. What is special about it?
Describe the benefits. That is, what will the product do for the customer?
Customer
Identify your targeted customers, their demographics
Competition
What products and companies will compete with you?
How will your products or services compare with the competition?
Strategy
Outline a marketing Strategy.
Promotion
How will you promote your Product?
What will be your promotional budget?
Distribution Channels
How do you sell your products or services?
Note: Use APA style of referencing

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Case study

Assignment Question(s):
Read carefully the mini case No. 18 from your textbook (entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and answer the following questions: (2 marks for each question)

Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
Discuss any strategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) that Tesla Motors uses. Why did this company choose it? was it successful? Justify your answer.
Describe the core competency and assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
Recommend solutions for Tesla Motors to improve its competitive advantage.