Category: Management

erThe 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:
Knowledge:
1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization.
Skills:
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.
Case study
Please read Case 5: “Woolworths’ Corporate Responsibility Strategy” available in your e-book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.632, and answer the following questions:

Assignment Question(s):
al Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
What challenges do you think a company like Woolworths Group is facing when developing and implementing a companywide corporate social responsibility strategy that considers more than 205,000 employees, diverse interests, and stakeholders? Discuss. (Minimum words: 400, Mark:2)
Woolworths Group is trying to reduce its carbon emissions or footprint by 10 percent. Based on where we are as a world, is 10 percent enough of a reduction? Perhaps global warming is not real, albeit the vast majority of scientists clearly suggest it is; what do you think? Give logic in support of your answer.
Woolworths’ targets are to achieve a top quartile ranking in how the business engages fairly and equitably with its suppliers. How do supplier relationships and the fairness in dealing with suppliers relate to sustainability and “doing good” for society (and the company)? Explain. (Minimum words: 400, Mark:2)

(Minimum words: 600, Mark:6)

Important Notes:
This is an individual assignment.
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!
Answers

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What ethical considerations should organizations be conscious of for their future business endeavors? At the strategic level, what are the top challenges and concerns? Why?
Work and significant professional endeavors will continue to change at an ever-increasing rate. What are the top factors that will drive such change? Why are such elements essential to consider and discuss?
There are several federal and state laws and regulations that impact businesses. What probable new ones could be enacted that address the most prevalent problems today and in the future?
What are the relevant operational concerns for organizations of the future? In what manner could human resource management benefit or be a deleterious force to the organization? How can you tell?
What will the organizations and businesses of the future ultimately look like to customers and clients, stakeholders, and society as a whole? Why is this important to consider and discuss?

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 answers 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 ,
Please answer correctly and clearly, and adhere to the number of words for each question .

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM 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:
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 startup business in Saudi Arabia.
Write brief notes on the following objectives:
Owners, capital structure and company profile (2 Marks)
Company Business Description (300 – 400 words)
a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail
b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership, Corporation….
C. Investment capital
A. Scope and type of business (4 Marks)
What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you choose?
Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes your idea different?
Mission Statement
Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they live? What is your target market passionate about?
B. Business Philosophy (4 Marks)
What is important to you in your business?
Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long-term or short-term changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it?
Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture?
Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using SWOT.
Who is your competition and how do you beat them?

Note: Use APA style of referencing

answer all the questions on the file400 to 500 word each question
Your answers MUST include at least four scholarly peer-reviewed references, using a proper referencing style (APA). Remember that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library (SDL).
Make sure to support your statements with logic and argument, citing all sources referenced.

Week 6: Interactive activity
1.1 Learning Outcomes:
Understand new public management as an approach to performance management
Understand new public service as an approach to performance management

6.2 Action Required:
Watch the video at the following link

6.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Define new public management as an approach to performance management
Define new public service as an approach to performance management

6.4 Instructions
Answer both questions in the test your knowledge section.
Post your answer on the discussion board using the discussion link below (Week6:Interactive learning Discussion)

erThe 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:
Knowledge:
1.3 Explain the forces driving and evaluating the impact of globalization.
Skills:
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.
Case study
Please read Case 5: “Woolworths’ Corporate Responsibility Strategy” available in your e-book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.632, and answer the following questions:

Assignment Question(s):
al Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
What challenges do you think a company like Woolworths Group is facing when developing and implementing a companywide corporate social responsibility strategy that considers more than 205,000 employees, diverse interests, and stakeholders? Discuss. (Minimum words: 400, Mark:2)
Woolworths Group is trying to reduce its carbon emissions or footprint by 10 percent. Based on where we are as a world, is 10 percent enough of a reduction? Perhaps global warming is not real, albeit the vast majority of scientists clearly suggest it is; what do you think? Give logic in support of your answer.
Woolworths’ targets are to achieve a top quartile ranking in how the business engages fairly and equitably with its suppliers. How do supplier relationships and the fairness in dealing with suppliers relate to sustainability and “doing good” for society (and the company)? Explain. (Minimum words: 400, Mark:2)

(Minimum words: 600, Mark:6)

Important Notes:
This is an individual assignment.
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!
Answers

Answer-
Answer-
Answer-

What ethical considerations should organizations be conscious of for their future business endeavors? At the strategic level, what are the top challenges and concerns? Why?
Work and significant professional endeavors will continue to change at an ever-increasing rate. What are the top factors that will drive such change? Why are such elements essential to consider and discuss?
There are several federal and state laws and regulations that impact businesses. What probable new ones could be enacted that address the most prevalent problems today and in the future?
What are the relevant operational concerns for organizations of the future? In what manner could human resource management benefit or be a deleterious force to the organization? How can you tell?
What will the organizations and businesses of the future ultimately look like to customers and clients, stakeholders, and society as a whole? Why is this important to consider and discuss?

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 answers 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 ,
Please answer correctly and clearly, and adhere to the number of words for each question .

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM 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:
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 startup business in Saudi Arabia.
Write brief notes on the following objectives:
Owners, capital structure and company profile (2 Marks)
Company Business Description (300 – 400 words)
a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail
b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership, Corporation….
C. Investment capital
A. Scope and type of business (4 Marks)
What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you choose?
Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes your idea different?
Mission Statement
Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they live? What is your target market passionate about?
B. Business Philosophy (4 Marks)
What is important to you in your business?
Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long-term or short-term changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage of it?
Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture?
Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using SWOT.
Who is your competition and how do you beat them?

Note: Use APA style of referencing