Category: Management

l 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:
Use quality improvement tools and practices for continuous improvement to achieve the organizational change and transformation. (2.2)
Implement quality improvement efforts using teams for organizational assessment and quality audits. (3.1)
•Instructions to search the article:
Via your student services page, log in to the Saudi Digital Library. After your login with your student ID, search for the following article:
CUSTOMER-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT: ORGANIZATIONS MUST EXTEND THEIR DEFINITION OF CUSTOMERS.
ISSN: 03609936
In this article, the author discusses the different definition of customers either internal or external and how satisfying all customers’ needs helps the organization in term of accomplishing its quality objectives. Read the article, and answer the following questions:
Assignment Question(s):
In your own words, summarize the article. ( 150 – 200 words ) ( 3 marks )
To which extent do you agree or disagree with the author point of view “that internal customers’ needs are important as externals to create a true quality environment” and Why? ( 150 – 200 words ) ( 3 marks )
Discuss the tools needed to operate within the new environment as indicated by the author. ( 150 – 200 words) ( 4 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.

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Week 4: Interactive activity
4.1 Learning Outcomes:
Gather and analyze data
Develop alternatives
Evaluate options
Implement the solution
4.2 Action Required:
Watch the short video in the following link:
Develop Alternatives:
4.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):
Discuss the four essential elements of developing alternatives with example.

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:
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
CLO-1
Define a solid understanding of prominent theories of ethics and morality
CLO-3
Justify their rationale for decisions related to acceptable and unacceptable business conduct based on the business ethics principles.

Short Case Study
A long-time customer approaches you for financing for a new business venture. The customer offers as collateral a piece of property it has purchased in a rural location for the purpose of building a housing development. You send an appraiser to the property and he accidentally discovers that this property holds toxic waste. You’re sure this customer is unaware of the waste; in fact, the waste is migrating and in a few years will invade the water table under a nearby farmer’s fields. You explain the situation to your manager, who naturally instructs you to refuse to accept the property as collateral, but he also forbids you to mention the toxic waste to the customer. “Let them find out about it themselves,” he says.
Assignment Question(s):
Read the above case study and answer the below questions:
In the scenario given, what is the ethical dilemma? What should you do? Support your answer using at least two ethical theories. (2.5 Marks)
Do you perceive your manager to be ethical or unethical? Explain your answer in detail. (2.5 marks)
In this case, should you blow the whistle? Define whistleblowing. Describe the motives whistle-blowers and under what circumstances whistleblowing is justified? (2.5 marks)
Based on the given case study, provide three reasons why ethics is relevant to business? (2.5 marks)

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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.
Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Aligned (PLOs)
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Question
MGT.K.1
(1.1)
Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial decision problems.
Question-1
MGT.K.3
(1.2)
Explain simple decision models and management science ideas that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight about large spectrum of managerial problems.
Question-3, 5
MGT.S.1
(2.1)
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision models to use for specific problems.
Question-2
MGT.V.1
(3.1)
Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled using Spreadsheet Modeling and decision analysis.
Question-4
Assignment Instructions:
Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website
On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases”
From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:

Title: Towards “Cognitively Complex” Problem Solving: Six Models of Public Service Reforms (Case Study).
Author: Willy McCourt
Assignment Questions: (Marks 10)
Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Question 1: Explain the six models of problem-solving approach that are suitable for public service improvements (250-300 words). (2 Marks).
Question 2: What is the Cognitively Complex Problem-Solving method according to your understanding? (250-300 words) (2 Marks).
Question 3: Discuss the anticipated problems in public service reforms, also suggest a suitable solution? (250-300 words) (2 Marks).
Question 4: Why capacity building is a distinctive feature of management in the organizations? (250-300 words) (2 Marks).
Question 5: Write minimum four references in APA style in support of your answers (2 Marks).

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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:
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):
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!
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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- Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
CLO2-Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation in diversified organizations
CLO5-Demonstrate how executive leadership is an important part of strategic management.

Assignment Question(s): (2.5 marks for each question)
Why is strategic management important for a corporation’s competitive advantage?
How does strategic management typically evolve in a corporation? Give examples
Why does a corporation need a board of directors? What is the relationship between corporate governance and social responsibility? Give examples from the actual market.
Choose any corporation from the Saudi market and discuss the forces driving its industry competition (review chapter 4-slide 18).
Notes:
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.

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make work clear and well-presented. Marks will be reduced for poor presentation.
must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
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

2 Assignments
SEU APA Style Guide
https://csuglobal.libguides.com/seuapastyle
Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories (which require supporting citations) in your initial response along with at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
You must use In-Text Citation
Answers must be in English
Avoid using lists when discussing complex topics like this. While lists can be helpful for organizing information, they can sometimes interrupt the flow of the discussion and make it seem less coherent. Instead, you can weave these details into the narrative, which will allow for a more engaging and comprehensive explanation. This can also help you connect ideas more smoothly and make your points stand out more effectively. Keep up the great work, and I’m excited to see how your discussions continue to evolve! Avoid this completely in APA style papers. Use it very sparingly.
You should pay attention to the format and layout of the file, not just talking about it. 10 degrees. Format the file in APA style. Line spacing, margins, vertical footer, and all of that.
It must be a comprehensive and comprehensive solutionYou should avoid plagiarism from any website or artificial intelligence
You must provide the solution within two hours only from the time you accept the request and do not wait until the time specified on the site
Proper referencing in APA format is must
Text size 12-Times New Roman only.
Avoid plagiarisms
Avoid copying from any source
Avoid using another teacher’s solution or a similar previous student’s solution because it is a university whose system can access even the solutions published on the study pool website
You must give 100/100 correct solution
Avoid using paraphrasing programs or websites
You must provide a correct answer 100/100
You must do the solution in the same attached file
You must do the solution in the same attached file
Proper referencing in APA format is must
example (madgg,2015)

Submit questions in the following essay format: (If required, format is not used points will be deducted) a. Title page (indicate title of paper, course and section, professor’s name, due date, student name); b. Introduction (what the essay is about?) c. Body – the details of the case study (should be in sub-headings – developed in your own words ) d. Conclusion (summarize the findings); and e. References at least 5 (sources cited in the paper have to be listed in accordance with the rules of citations. Please use APA format only) * All pages should have a running head, plagiarism and AI generated information will not be accepted. Magazines and websites are not acceptable for citations.
How do different types of rewards (e.g., intrinsic, extrinsic, social, professional and tailored rewards) affect employee motivation according to expectancy theory, and what empirical studies demonstrate the effectiveness of these rewards in enhancing employee performance?
Which theories explain the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and employee well-being, and which empirical research supports the impact of these motivational factors on job satisfaction and performance?

RESEARCH, ANALYSIS (1000 – 1500 words)
In essay format, you are required to research the subject below and engage in critical thinking related to developing global awareness. This component is defined as the awareness of cultural systems, events, and creations and an ability to apply this cultural and global awareness to human interaction and expression.
In essay format share your research and learning on the following topics:
Learning about other Cultures:
1. Based on the previously selected country or nation, research and synthesize what you have learned about their values and cultural norms, religion, family and social norms, business etiquette norms, and any other aspect of the culture that you find would be interesting to share and would add value to the course content.
o Consider Culture in its three levels: Surface, Shallow, Deep
o In what ways are these items related to cultural diversity in the workplace or in the classroom?
o Search Hofstede’s National Cultural Dimensions (https://www.theculturefactor.com/country-comparison-tool). for your country and compare the USA
 Relate each dimension and how it would impact the workplace environment
 Include the numerical rating for each dimension
o What aspects of this culture would have the most impact in workplace norms, communication, conflict resolution, or change management? Please explain.
o Use at least 4 outside resources and citations.
2. Identify global forces that shape the culture and subculture in our communities, especially in the workplace, including the impact of historical events that change the way we see other cultures and how we engage with these cultures, especially in the workplace.
o Use at least 2 outside resources and citations.
3. Share your discoveries and learning experiences, and how this new knowledge may impact your daily interactions with others, in the workplace or your personal relationships.
o What would you continue to do? What would you do differently?
o What would you recommend to a manager or colleague in regard to diversity in the workplace?
o What guidelines would you share on how to successfully engage with others, either in the personal or professional environment?
o Explain and justify the benefits of cultural and global awareness, and how businesses can be successful by implementing this knowledge to conduct business.
o Specifically, your writing should answer the following questions:
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 How will you be able to apply what you have learned into your daily interactions with your friends or colleagues, especially in the workplace? Be specific in your explanation and provide at least one clear and applicable practice that you can immediately use to improve your diversity competence in the workplace or school.
 Your predictions on how the workforce will change 5-10 years from now, and how you can be prepared to face the new diverse workplace.
WRITING GUIDELINES:
1. Create a Word Document – do not submit pdf or pages
2. In essay format, respond to the requirements above
3. Substantive content that demonstrates the ability to synthesize content is highly valued
4. Follow MLA formatting (Links to an external site.)
5. Include legitimate outside resources to validate your information:
o DO NOT use Wikipedia
o Use at least 8 direct quotations or in-text citations to validate content (follow MLA Style)
o Please, keep in mind that any information you share in regard to the country has to be validated with a resource
o TurnItIn Plagiarism software is used, equality scores higher than 23% will render the essay ungradable