Category: Management

Hello , please read VERY carefully the Assignment Brief and Assignment Guide.On Assignment GUIDE you can find STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS,PLEASE follow all the steps and MAKE SURE EACH CHAPTER corresponds to a certain number of WORDS.PLEASE you MUST use a minimum of 20 sources and PLEASE use the mandatory sources to be included in Assignment (can find on Assignment Brief or Assignment Guide).THANK YOU

Within the Discussion Board area, write 200 – 300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.In this world, global culture plays a crucial role in shaping societies. The international spread of businesses reflect the effect of globalization on local culture, offering insights into competitive advantages. Understanding culture is essential for navigating this diverse world where traditions and values shape people’s collective experience.Discuss the following with your fellow classmates:In your view, how can an international business learn about a local culture?
Should an international business localize their products for different countries? Why or why not?
In your view, why is it important for international businesses to treat their foreign employees in an ethical manner?Discussion Board RubricExpectation Points Possible Points Earned Comments
Application of Learning Material Content: Post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.
25Application of Course Knowledge: Post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from text/learning resources, or specified by assignment.
25DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.
10Organization: Post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic.
8Professional Language: Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation with few or no errors. Any resources should be cited in APA format or style specified in the assignment.
7Total Points75

teven Sample described two rules of decision making for contrarian leaders, as follows (2003):
Never make a decision yourself that can reasonably be delegated to a lieutenant.
Never make a decision today that can reasonably be put off to tomorrow.
Discuss your agreement or disagreement with these rules, and address the following:
Analyze the pros and cons of these rules of decision making.
Conclude whether these rules would be effective if applied in your current work environment.
Compare a work, life, or academic decision-making situation when you followed these rules and the results were positive and a situation when you followed these rules and the results did not yield positive results.

teven Sample described two rules of decision making for contrarian leaders, as follows (2003):
Never make a decision yourself that can reasonably be delegated to a lieutenant.
Never make a decision today that can reasonably be put off to tomorrow.
Discuss your agreement or disagreement with these rules, and address the following:
Analyze the pros and cons of these rules of decision making.
Conclude whether these rules would be effective if applied in your current work environment.
Compare a work, life, or academic decision-making situation when you followed these rules and the results were positive and a situation when you followed these rules and the results did not yield positive results.

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For the Unit 3 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum of 1200 words) which addresses the questions and statements below. When finished, the essay should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections. A minimum of three scholarly sources are required, and all sources should be cited and referenced in APA format.
1. Apply the concept of life cycle to an organization with which you are familiar, such as a local business. What stage is the organization in now? How did the organization handle or pass through its life cycle crises?
2. Why do you think organizations feel pressure to grow? What are the benefits and drawbacks of a large organization?
3. Refer to the Case for Analysis, Digitalization in the Manufacturing Sector: Skills in Transition, at the end of chapter 8. What is meant in the case by “jobs being de-skilled”? Do you think the knowledge and skillsets based on older technologies are worth saving for a company? Explain.
4. How might a company best work through the transition from an old to a new manufacturing technology with its employees? Discuss.

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.
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)
1. Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.
2. Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.
3. Discuss anystrategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) that Tesla Motors uses.Why did this company choose it?was it successful? Justify your answer.
4. Describe the core competencyand assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.
5. Recommend solutions for Tesla Motorsto improve its competitive advantage.
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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)

avoid plagiarism…. 2- every question should the answer be 300 word … 3- you should put 5 references….

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).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

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