Category: Management

1. Please watch the 10 minute video dealing with a job shop. Below is the link. Answer the four questions on the attached word document. https://www.viddler.com/embed/e86ad470
2. Attached is a problem with 6 jobs ( A thru F). Sequence the jobs according FCFS, SPT, and EDD. (WE WILL NOT BE COVERING THE CR METHOD) If you are proficient in Excel, it is easier to set up the formulas and then change the sequencing. Post your answers for Avg flow time, Avg tardiness, and Avg # jobs in the attached answer form

Please do a correct solution without mistakes, without similarities, without plagiarism. Put the answer in the file and make sure to solve all the paragraphs. If you do a good job, I have many assignments that I will ask you to do. Check yourself and do your best
Make sure the plagiarism rate is zero

Please do a correct solution without mistakes, without similarities, without plagiarism. Put the answer in the file and make sure to solve all the paragraphs. If you do a good job, I have many assignments that I will ask you to do. Check yourself and do your best
Make sure the plagiarism rate is zero

Note: At least three references are required.
-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).
❖ Place of Submission is Blackboard.
❖ Weight 10 Marks
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Please do not copy, paste, or plagiarize
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words
use APA format for references and in-text citations
using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced)
Please stick to the delivery time
Note: All answers should be supported with proper references.

Diversity in Management
Prior to completing this journal reflection, read Diversity in Leadership: Veronika Scott: Innovating a Source of Empowerment by James Moore.
In two to three paragraphs,
Discuss what you learned about the practice of management from the article by James Moore.
Evaluate how the article about the actions of Veronika Scott can impact diversity in the practice of management.
Reflect on how you could use the lessons from Scott to impact your career.
Evaluate the use of diversity, equity or inclusion in the article by the organization.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize an understanding of the overall marketing concepts, goals and strategies within the context of organizations goals and strategies. (LO-1)
2. Demonstrate the ability to formulate marketing strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence consumer’s decision. (LO-3)
3. Develop critical and analytical thinking necessary to overcome challenges and issues of marketing in the changing global environment. (LO-4)
Critical Thinking (Max Marks-10)
1. Firms institute a variety of brand-related strategies to create and manage key brand assets that includes like brand extension and line extension, manufacturer brands and private-label brands, co-branding and Brand Licensing. Critically examine these all strategies with the help of suitable examples from the local market. (CH-11, CLO-1) (4 Marks)
2. A local health club is running a promotional campaign that promises you can lose an inch a month off your waist if you join the club and follow its program. How might this claim cause a communications gap? What should the club do to avoid a service failure?
(CH-13, CLO-3) (3 Marks)
3. Imagine you are the product manager for Neutrogena’s sun protection product line and your team developed a new type of sunscreen. Which B2B pricing tactics would you use to promote it? Why? (CH-15, CLO-4) (3 Marks)
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This final course project allows you to apply your new knowledge in organizational behavior to evaluate the success of two different companies within the same industry with respect to three specific OB concepts of your choosing (Management, Organizational Culture, Globalization, Employee Motivation, Conflict, Negotiations, Job Satisfaction, Power, Leadership, Communication, Diversity, Decision Making, Ethics, Job/Task Analysis, and Change Management) Examples of companies that you could compare include Southwest Airlines and JetBlue or Chick-fil-A and McDonalds.
What are the similarities and differences that contribute to the success or lack of success in each organization?
How do the behaviors policies and practices in these companies have an impact on their productivity and performance?
Identify 3 OB concepts and compare each organization with your select concepts
This research paper should be 8 pages in length and follow correct APA format. Your analysis should include headings and one table or figure within the text of the paper. Use proper APA formatting for the caption to your table or figure. Use scholarly journals, in-text citations, and provide a reference page with at least seven scholarly journal references. References should cite current research on the OB topics that you select; for example, if you pick ethics, then cite current research on ethics in organizations within your paper. Some other requirements:
Use of AI to help write your work is NOT allowed for this assignment.
No more than brief 3 quotes. (Although quotations can enhance a paper, overuse of quotes can become distraction. Use quotes when the style is so distinctive that you cannot say the same thing as well or as clearly in your own words.)
Avoid careless and unintentional plagiarism. Plagiarism is the use of someone’s words, ideas, or line of thought without acknowledgment.
Have a writing plan for your paper. Include an introduction with a thesis statement. End with a well-written conclusion.
Draft, write, revise, and proof your paper prior to submitting it.
You do not need an abstract or a running head with this analysis
Include different level headings within your analysis
Reread as you write so that you can maintain a consistent tone and style
Write with precision and clarity. Wordiness, redundancy, and empty sentences will result in points deducted. Avoid colloquial expressions and unnecessary jargon.

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!

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.