Category: Management

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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 .

Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -3
Submission Date by students: Before 4/5/24
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
In today’s highly competitive, extremely variable, and dynamic environment, many firms are seeking solutions. Supply chain management becomes more sophisticated and the difference between what firms want to achieve and what they can do in-house continues to grow, firms begin to realize that doing the right thing becomes more interesting than doing everything. Accordingly, they become better focused and more specialized by outsourcing and offshoring activities that are far from their core businesses. In many cases, firms decide to outsource this function in whole or in part to agents or third-party logistics firms.
Using this concept of offshoring and outsourcing answer the following questions by conceding any Saudi Local company or any Multinational company.
Question:
1. What are the roles of Third-party logistics firms in the smooth running of Supply chain process of a multinational organization? (3 Mark)
2. What are the motivational factors for companies going internationally? (3 Mark)
3. On what ground do companies choose developing countries’ locations for offshoring? Use examples. (Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 Mark)
4. References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)
The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:
Each answer should be 300 to 400 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.

(Instructions)

ØThis report must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder.
ØEmail submission will not be accepted.
ØYour work should be clearly and completely presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
ØAssignment will be evaluated through BB Safe Assign tool.
ØLate submission will result in ZERO marks being awarded.
ØThis work should be your own, copying from students or other resources will result in ZERO marks.
ØUse Times New Roman font 12 for all your answers.

(Report Components)

Task(s)
What are the activities and tasks given to you during this month?
New skill(s)
What skills did you learn through the month?
Meeting(s)
How many meetings did you attend?
Difficulty/ Challenge(s)
What are the difficulties you had this month?
How did you overcome these difficulties?

Learning
What did you learn from completing the tasks
What did you want to learn more?

*Note:
1. This report is a summary of the training activities performed.
2. You may attach additional pages if needed. And student can attach any extra note to this form.

Prior to completing this journal reflection, read Wilma Mankiller: Embodying Charisma, Authenticity, and Service in Leadership by John Bathke
In two to three paragraphs,
Discuss what you learned about the practice of management from the article by Bathke.
Evaluate how applying the topics from the Bathke article can impact diversity in the practice of management.
Reflect on how you could use the lessons from the article by Bathke to impact your career.
Evaluate the use of diversity, equity or inclusion in the article by the organization.

Current e-commerce businesses: (choose one)
1.https://alhabibshop.com
Requirement:
This is a continuous activity for part A, keep working on the same website you have chosen in part A. In this part you are required to evaluate one of the websites below based on what you learn from this course and your perspective. The evaluation will cover the different aspects of ECommerce such as business idea, website design, marketing, security … etc. You will need to analyze the business and provide suggestions to improve the current business situation. The following questions require critical thinking to be answered successfully. The answers to these questions will drive the ways of improvement of the current e-commerce business.
1.Site Design (3 marks)

Evaluate the website design focusing on the eight most important factors in successful ecommerce site design (ease of use, ease of purchase, simple graphics … etc.). You are required to evaluate each factor.
(Discuss possible suggestions to improve the site design).
2.Business software (2 marks)

The development of an e-commerce website requires more interactive functionalities, such as the ability to respond to user input (name and address forms), capturing customer orders for goods and services, clearing credit card transactions on the fly, consolidating price and product databases, and even adjusting advertising on the screen based on user characteristics.
(Explain the different types of software used on the website to perform the current functionalities). What can be done to improve the software?
3.Payment and Security (3 marks) each point worths 1 mark
1What are the methods of payment available in the online store? (What other methods can be added? Explain why?)
2What are the technologies used on the website to secure the online transactions? (What other technologies can be added? Explain why?)
3What is the current privacy policy of the online store? Outline how the information is collected and used? (What can be added to the privacy policy? Explain why?)
4.Categorize marketing and advertising strategy and method (2 marks)

Explain the current online, offline, and social media marketing strategies of the e-commerce business? (Provide photos or screenshots of your business marketing activities, What can be done to improve the marketing aspects of the business?)
5.Know your competitors (3 marks)

Choose a website of one competitor in the same industry (locally or globally) and compare it with your chosen company’s site. Indicate why the competitor’s website is better or worse than the chosen company’s website. (What can be done by learning from your competitor’s experience?)
6.Conclude your report (2 marks)
Summarize the above points and include your recommendation to improve the e-commerce business.
Guidelines for the assignment part A & B:
The answer sheet must include the following:
Cover page
Questions
Answers
Make sure to include the cover page with all information required. TWO marks will be deducted if there is no cover page
This is a group project (4-5 students), which is part of your course score. It requires effort, research, and critical thinking.
You are required to choose one current business from the list. Each website can be chosen by one group only.
Use font Times New Roman, 12 font size
Use 1.5 line spacing with adjust to all paragraphs (alignment). Use the footer function to insert page number.
Ensure that you follow the APA style in your project and references.
The minimum number of required references is 5 references using APA style. Your whole project report length should be between 1250 to 1600 words.
You must check the spelling and grammar mistakes before submitting the assignment. Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor structure of assignment. Structure includes these elements paper style, free of spelling and grammar mistakes, referencing and word count.
Your file should be saved as Word Doc. Follow this pattern to name the file: Your name_CRN_ECOM101_ Project_A or B.docx
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences ECOM101 – E-commerce
E-commerce Project (Presentation)
Second Semester 2023-2024 Submission: Thursday, May, 2nd 2024 = 15 Marks

Requirement:
Upon completing your Group Assignment – Parts A and B; in a group, you will be asked to create a powerpoint presentation of your chosen e-commerce business. Your presentation should cover all the elemnts that were discussed in the assignment as listed below:
Presentation must have the following format:
1.First slide: Cover Page
2.Business profile: Name of the business and what is your business, target market, marketplace, products and services provided.
3.Explain the business system design. (Business objectives, system functionality, information provided).
4.Explain the current business e-commerce features.
5.Explain the business e-commerce process.
6.Explain the business software
7.Explain the payment and security of the chosen website
8.What is the marketing and advertising strategy?
9.Competitor’s analysis
10.Conclusion
11.References

Guidelines for the Presentation:

There must be 10 slides in the presentation.
The slides should have a clear background design, readable font size and style with appropriate color.
The power-point presentation must answer all the above parts.
Make sure to include the cover page in the first slide.
Work with the same group members
Ensure that you follow the APA style in your references.
The minimum number of required references is 5 references using APA style.
Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor structure of presentation. Structure includes these elements presentation style, free of spelling and grammar mistakes and referencing.
Your file should be saved as a PowerPoint file and follow this pattern to name the file: Business Name_CRN_ECOM101_ Project_presentation_docx

Learning Outcomes:
CLO-Covered
1. Define the impact of company’s culture, structure and design can have on its organizational behaviour. (CLO3).
2. Examine the differences and similarities between leadership, power, and management. (CLO5).
Assignment 3
Reference Source:
Textbook: –
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Case Study: –
Case: MATTEL
Please read the case “Mattel” from Chapter 15 “Organizational Structure” Page: – 505 given in your textbook – Organizational behaviour: Improving Performance and commitment in the Workplace (7th ed). by Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021) and answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
1. If you were a Mattel employee, would you be encouraged by what CEO Ynon Kriez said about how he is following up on restructuring? Is there a way he could have said it better? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-250)
2. Given that Mattel’s structure is still organized around brands (toys), how do you expect a new film division to fit in from a structural standpoint? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
3. How might Mattel change its structure to be more efficient or successful? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
Part: -2
Discussion Questions: – Please read Chapters 13 & 14 “Leadership: Power and Negotiation & Leadership: Styles and Behaviour” carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.
4. Who is the most influential leader you have come in contact with personally? What
forms of power did they have, and which types of influence did they use to accomplish
objectives? (02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
5. Before reading this chapter, which statement did you feel was more accurate: “Leaders are born” or “Leaders are made”? How do you feel now, and why do you feel that way?
(02 Marks) (Min words 150-200)
Important Note: –
1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

The Staffing Function
Human Resource Management.
Management functions would not be complete without the activities of the human resource department. Important to the function of the organization is the human resource management activities. It is important to recognize that some companies are small and do not have a human resource department. One person may act in multiple roles that include human resource functions or activities. If a company wants to survive, grow, and compete in any market it must attract, hire, train, and effectively utilize the right combination of employees.
In your initial post,
Explain the strategic importance of staffing the organization.
Determine who should be involved in staffing individual departments and jobs.
Evaluate whether staffing is a function of personnel or human resource departments.
Analyze some of the ways managers can adapt to changes in the external environment (shrinking work force; impacts of technology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; etc.) to recruit and maintain quality personnel.

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Describe the concept of operations functions, supply chain strategy, process selection,
forecasting, capacity planning, production forecast methods and schedule operations.
2.3 Implement technological tools in production models like forecasting, lean
manufacturing and world class manufacturing (WCM) to enhance the productivity and
communication with other persons involving in operation and also to review their
contribution to the profit.
CREATIVE THINKING ASSIGNMENT ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Supply Chain Management (SCM) refers to the technique of handling a string of operations involved in the transportation of raw materials from the source to an enterprise to develop a desired product or service, which will eventually be delivered to its intended customer.
A properly functioning supply chain is crucial to the development and growth of any country. It gives countries a competitive edge over others in the marketplace. Supply chain management is aimed at cutting down costs, maximizing efficiency, and increasing productivity.
To strike a fruitful balance between supply and demand, supply chain management must join hands with technology to improve supply chain processes and provide solutions to eliminate existing supply chain constraints.
To keep in view the above importance of Supply chain answer the following questions.
Q1. What are the Major Challenges in Supply Chain Management today? How Can you Overcome them?2.5 Marks (400 words Minimum)
Q2. Define the role of E-logistics in supply chain operations.2.5 Marks (400 words Minimum)
Q3. Explain the role of technology in Supply chain Management with special focus on Block chain technology.2.5 Marks (400 words Minimum)
Q4. Assume yourself as an advisor of Supply chain discipline, suggest ways and means through which supply chain efficiency can be improved?2.5 Marks (400 words Minimum)
Note: At least three references are required.
Answer

Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization:
Skills:
2.1 Analyse the effects of culture, politics, and economic systems in the context of international business
2.2 Identify the major components of international business management:
Values:
3.1 Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context
Report Writing
In this assignment, you will conduct an in-depth analysis of any publicly listed Saudi Company that operates in GCC. Your aim is to investigate how the selected MCN deals with the challenges and opportunities it is facing due to cultural, political, and economic differences in any of the country it operates. To complete this assignment, follow the tasks highlighted below:
1. Present the study report with clear Introduction and Conclusion including your own views. (minimum words: 300, marks: 2)
2. Using SWOT analysis, analyze the external and internal environment of your selected company. (minimum words: 700, marks: 5)
Strengths: Explain the strengths of the selected company;
Weaknesses: Describe the areas of weakness in the company’s operations;
Opportunities: Examine factors that may improve the company’s chances of success;
Threats: Discuss the external threats to the business company’s success.
3. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and legal challenges the company currently faces in any of the country it operates (select one country in which the company operates for this analysis).(minimum words: 300, marks: 2)
4. References: Your paper must include at least five (5) external sources such as academic papers, reputable business databases, company websites, or government websites.(marks: 1)
Important Notes:
This is an individual assignment.
The paper should be between 1,300-2,000 words.
All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
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