Category: Management

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Learning Outcomes:
Describe the basic steps of the organizational development process.
Evaluate the strategic role of change in the organization and its impact on organizational performance.

Assignment Question(s):
Please refer to the case study titled “Kenworth Motors” given Chapter 9 in your textbook and answer the following questions:
What were the primary organizational challenges Kenworth Motors faced that led them to initiate a change process? (2 marks)
What diagnostic tools were used to collect data on the organizational issues at Kenworth Motors? How did the data inform the intervention process? (3 marks)
Explain how employee involvement was encouraged in the change process at Kenworth Motors. What impact did this have on the success of the intervention? (2 marks)
How did Kenworth Motors address resistance to change among its employees? What strategies were implemented to minimize resistance? (3 marks)
Note:
You must include at least 5 references.
Format your references using APA style.

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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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Learning Outcomes:
CLO1-PLO1.1- Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
CLO1-PLO1.3 -Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations.
CLO3-PLO2.2- Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organization.
CLO4-PLO2.3-Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
CLO6-PLO3.1-Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations

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.

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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
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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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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.
References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)
(Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 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 individual assignment.
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.
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).
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t is important that the number of words in the same file is not less than what is required. If the number of words is not mentioned, the answer must be detailed
It is very important not to asymmetric, copy and paste
no plagiarism
Please references in the form of ApA and more 5
special solution
I hope the references are in the form ApA

Study the support material attached below for this homework and explore additional relevant resources to produce a mind map for planning to conduct customer – product feasibility study. Feasibility study is about collecting fact to test hypothesis listed in the business model canvas (BMC).
Your final mind map must be detailed, well organized, clearly understood by others, and serves the purpose of planning to conduct a customer – product feasibility study. You must use a mind map software of your choice. The final mind map must be submitted in pdf format.

FINAL EXAMINATION ESSAY
SCOPE – Write a pitch/letter to a wealth investor. The idea is to convince the reader that your business is great! Provide detailed information regarding the various aspects of your business listed below:
GENESIS OF WHY YOU DECIDED TO CHOOSE THIS BUSINESS
CURRENT TRENDS/HISTORICAL INFORMATION
FORM OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (WHY YOU CHOSE THIS FORM OF ORGANIZATION)
– DISCUSS TAXES, LIABILITY, OTHER DISADVANTAGE AND ADVANTAGES
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS/ETC
PRODUCT/SERVICE DETAILS
SALES & MARKETING/CUSTOMER SERVICE (PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT MARKETING MIX AND UNIQUE SELLING ADVANTAGE)
OPERATIONAL DETAILS
FINANCIAL GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
GOAL
Your goal is to convince the reader/investor that your business is a great idea and worth investing in. Place yourself in the position of the investor. If you were the investor, what information would you need to make an informed investment decision? What information is really important for you to receive prior to making any investment decision? This is the information most likely the investor wants too!
TIP
Avoid redundancy, small talk, and gap fillers.
Use graphs, charts, quotes, or any other tool that may convince the reader of the information used. Using these tools will improve your grade.
FORMAT
2 Page Minimum
Single or Double Space Ok
Information Found in Final Examination Essay must also be available in essay assignments submitted.

ESSAY 15
1. Complete following exercises in chapter 13 below on your own. (EXERCISES BELOW DO NOT HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED)
a) ARE YOU READY? Review Google’s code of conduct (https://openstax.org/l/52CodeConduct) as you think about developing your own code of conduct. What do you like about Google’s code of conduct? What would you change? How does this example help you in creating a code of conduct for your venture?
b) LINK TO LEARNING. Pg.650 https://openstax.org/l/52PTasnerTEDLinks to an external site.
c) ENTREPRENEUR IN ACTION Pg.651
d) ARE YOU READY? Mind Mapping Pg. 658
e) LINK TO LEARNING Pg.660 https://openstaxcollege.org/l/52SBAServicesLinks to an external site.
f) ENTREPRENEUR IN ACTION https://openstax.org/l/52TropDiseaseLinks to an external site.
g) LINK TO LEARNING https://openstax.org/l/52ThinkersTEDLinks to an external site.
2. Incorporate the following questions in your essay.
A) READ EXPLANATION OF EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Download READ EXPLANATION OF EXECUTIVE SUMMARYOR WATCH VIDEO ON CH.11 LECTURE.
B) WRITE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR YOUR BUSINESS
C) GATHER ALL ESSAYS, COMPILE TOGETHER AND ADD EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TO TOP OF PAGE WITH COVER PAGE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS UNDERNEATH.
4. FORMAT (EXECUTIVE SUMMARY)
Executive Summary can be 1 page, single space
Essay must be typed (handwritten essays will not be accepted)
Font: Times Roman preferred
1/4-inch margins right/left/center.
Title of paper centered 1/4 inch from top on first page only.
Your full name below title
All work must be your own.
No Citations required since the citations are on your essay’s supporting documents.

Reasearch affirmative Action Programs and write a 650 word response to the following:
Affirmative action programs have had mixed results in terms of successful outcomes. Explore available literature that is both supportive and critical of affirmative action.
Explain your position on affirmative action programs. Provide an argument for and against these efforts. Include recommendations for developing an effective affirmative action program.
*References. Citations. APA Format.*

Case – Open AI
Case Study Instructions
Introduction
In this assignment, you will read a case study about OpenAI and answer the associated questions. This exercise will help you explore various leadership and ethical challenges in the development and governance of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). You are encouraged to use AI tools to assist you in brainstorming, organizing, and editing your responses. However, the original content should be your own work. If you use AI, you must cite it properly according to the AI Use Policy in the Generative AI section of the Getting Started module. Refer to the AI Use Policy for detailed instructions on how to use and cite AI tools.
Instructions
Read the OpenAI case study provided.
Answer the following questions:
OpenAI Case: Ethical Implications and Governance in AI Development
Question 1: Ethical Framework
As a leader at OpenAI, you are tasked with developing an ethical framework for the development of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Using details from the case and principles from Craig Johnson’s Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership, outline three key ethical principles that should guide the development of AGI. Discuss one potential ethical dilemma you might face and how you would address it to ensure that the development benefits all of humanity.
Focus Areas: Ethical principles, AGI development, addressing dilemmas.
Question 2: Bias Mitigation
Review the methods used by OpenAI to mitigate bias in their models. Using relevant material from Johnson’s text, propose two additional strategies to ensure fairness in AI systems.
Focus Areas: Bias mitigation, fairness.
Question 3: Transparency and Accountability
Analyze the governance mechanisms discussed in the case. As a leader, propose two methods to enhance transparency and accountability in OpenAI’s operations, incorporating concepts from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. Explain how these methods can help maintain stakeholder trust and support.
Focus Areas: Governance mechanisms, transparency, accountability, stakeholder trust.
Question 4: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibilities
Discuss the tension between rapid innovation and ethical considerations in AI development at OpenAI. Suggest one approach to balance the need for innovation with ethical responsibilities, using leadership strategies from Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge. Include how you would engage stakeholders in this process.
Focus Areas: Innovation vs. ethics, balancing strategies, stakeholder engagement.
Guidelines for Using AI:
AI Tools: You may use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Meta LLaMA to assist you.
Original Content: Ensure that the final submission is your own work and reflects your understanding and analysis.
Citing AI: If you use AI, you must cite it properly. Include footnotes for any AI assistance and provide a reference list citation.
Citation Format:
In-Text Footnote Citation:
“Assistance provided by [AI Tool Name] was used to brainstorm, organize, and edit this response.”1
Reference List Citation:
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT. Available from https://chat.openai.com/Links to an external site..
Microsoft. (2024). Copilot. Available from https://copilot.microsoft.com/Links to an external site..
Anthropic. (2024). Claude. Available from https://claude.ai/Links to an external site..
Meta. (2024). LLaMA. Available from https://meta.ai/Links to an external site..
Submission:
Submit your responses in a single document by Day 7 of this week.
Ensure your document is well-organized and clearly addresses each question.
Follow the guidelines for professional writing, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
By following these instructions and using AI responsibly, you will be able to enhance your learning experience while maintaining academic integrity.
View Rubric
Open AI Case Rubric
Open AI Case Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
Ethical Frameworkview longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Clearly describes ethical principles with detailed, relevant discussion on dilemmas.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Describes ethical principles with adequate detail and discusses dilemmas adequately.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides a basic outline of ethical principles with limited discussion on dilemmas.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Addresses the question but lacks clarity, detail, or relevance0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Bias Mitigation
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Thoroughly reviews methods and proposes two well-thought-out strategies.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Reviews methods adequately and proposes two relevant strategies.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Basic review of methods and proposes at least one relevant strategy.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Provides minimal review and/or inadequate proposals.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Transparency and Accountability
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Proposes two detailed, relevant methods with clear links to Kouzes and Posner’s concepts.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Proposes two methods with adequate detail and relevance.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides basic proposals with some relevance.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Proposals are vague, lacking detail or relevance.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibilities
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Suggests a detailed, relevant approach with clear application of Kouzes and Posner’s strategies.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Suggests an approach with adequate detail and relevance.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Provides a basic approach with some relevance.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Suggestion is unclear, lacking detail or relevance.0 pts
Missing
Does not address the question./ 20 pts
AI Usage and Citation
view longer description
20 to >12 pts
Proficient
Effectively uses AI and cites it correctly and thoroughly.12 to >8 pts
Competent
Uses AI appropriately and cites it correctly with minor errors.8 to >4 pts
Novice
Uses AI with some relevance but citation is incomplete or incorrect.4 to >0 pts
Inadequate
Uses AI minimally or incorrectly and/or does not cite it properly.0 pts
Missing
Does not use or cite AI./ 20 pts
Total Points: 0
Required Textbooks (3)
All three books are necessary to complete course requirements.
Kouzes, J. & Posner, B. (2017) The Leadership ChallengeLinks to an external site., 6th edition. 978-1119278962
Johnson, C. E. (2018). Meeting the Ethical Challenges of LeadershipLinks to an external site., 6th edition. Sage: Thousand
Oaks. 978-1506321639
Nichols, T. (2024). Generative AI and Leadership Ethics. Harvard Business Publishing.
1. Go to https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/1180835Links to an external site.

This is a group project (4-5 students in each group), which is part of your course score. It requires effort, collaboration and critical thinking.
Use the given template below. One mark will be deducted if there is this template is not used.
Your assignment must be supported by evidence and resources. Otherwise, your answer will not be valid.
Use at least 3 different references from the SDL including the Textbook
Use font Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial.
Use 1.5 or double line spacing with left Justify all paragraphs.
Use the footer function to insert page number.
Ensure that you follow the APA style in your project.
Your project report length should be between 2000 to 2500 words.
Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor assignment structure. The structure includes these elements paper style, free of spelling and grammar mistakes, referencing, and format.