Category: Business

Assignment 2
After watching the content videos of this module:
Explain interpersonal communication in about 2 paragraphs (20 points)
Discuss in a two-page single-spaced essay in font size 12 challenges involved in intercultural and team communication (80 points).

With this assignment, students will provide a reflection of at least 600 words (or 3 pages double spaced) of how the knowledge, skills, or theories of this course have been applied or could be applied, in a practical manner to their current work environment. If you are not currently working, share times when you have or could observe these theories and knowledge that could be applied to an employment opportunity in your field of study.
Requirements:
Provide a 600-word (or 3 pages double spaced) minimum reflection
Use of proper APA formatting and citations. If supporting evidence from outside resources is used it must be properly cited
Share a personal connection that identifies specific knowledge and theories from the course
Demonstrate a connection to your current environment. If you are not employed, demonstrate a connection to your desired work environment
You should NOT provide an overview of the assignment in the course. The assignment asks that you reflect on how the knowledge and skills obtained through meeting course objectives were applied or could be applied in the workplace MUST BE 100% PLAGIARISM FREE

Your team lead wants to share this analysis across remote locations of the organization and is hoping you will set the standard for how analyses and decisions of this type should be presented and supported. Your team has requested either a recorded presentation (including slides and notes) or a presentation and supporting reporting that can be distributed as a model. Prepare a presentation of at least 9 slides using PowerPoint or software of your choice detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. You can either record the presentation or prepare a separate report supporting the presentation. Recommendation requirements: Presentation slides: Create at least 9 slides detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. Include additional details as slide notes. Supporting information. Choose one of the following options: Record your presentation. Create a 2–3 page report to support your slides.

Select 1 of the economic concentrations (clusters) below:
Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA aerospace / defense industry
Central California winemaking industry
Hollywood movie industry
Silicon Valley technology hub
Texas / Louisiana Gulf Coast crude oil and natural gas production and refining
Pre-1994 vs Post-1994 US auto and light truck production and the reasons for the change in economic concentration
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper evaluating economists’ assessments of the role the 4 factors of production played in determining how the economic concentration you selected has evolved. Complete the following in your paper:
Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose was influenced by competition and pricing.
Analyze how the economic concentration in the area you chose influenced the supply chain.
Analyze which of the 4 factors of production were the most and least important in determining the economic concentration of the area you chose.
Predict changes you anticipate for the area of economic concentration you chose. Support your predictions.
Consider the resources provided and other academically appropriate sources. The use of charts and tables to illustrate data is highly encouraged.
Cite at least 2 academically credible sources. Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Imagine you are an I/O psychologist and have been asked to evaluate this company
Write a 700- to 1,000-word formal evaluation of this company. Include the following:
Outline the stakeholders of the organization, and identify ways for managing them.
Describe the ethical business practices this program encompasses. Explain how these business practices are similar to or different from ethical business practices in the United States.
Explain organizational community responsibility, and justify whether this program complies with this requirement.
Describe recommendations for ethical business sustainability practices to meet the needs of the future.
Recommend strategies, based on psychological concepts, for ethically addressing employee- and consumer-related concerns. Describe how this feedback can be implemented in the program.
Evaluate the program’s methods of marketing and advertising. Determine whether the program’s methods comply with ethical guidelines. Describe ways to ensure that their marketing is honest and transparent
Include a minimum of three sources.
Format your paper according to APA 7 guidelines.

Professional development capacity is a term used to describe ongoing, engaging, meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences that support such individual and school growth.
Understanding how to increase the quality and outcomes of professional learning and building capacity to reach colleagues through evidence-based professional development is necessary to help with individual and school growth.
Part 1
Administer the “Needs Assessment Survey” created in EDU-586 to 10-15 colleagues via an electronic survey platform. The data from this survey will be the basis of your Topic 2 assignment. Include the link to the survey at the end of your narrative.
Part 2
In a 600-750 word narrative, explain the importance of building professional development capacity.
Your narrative should include:
What is the purpose and importance of building capacity within your school for job–embedded professional development ?
What experiences have you had with job-embedded professional development within your school?
How does professional development support school improvement, district improvement, and change within your organization?
What models or strategies could you use to build professional development capacity and job-embedded professional development into your school ?
Support your narrative with 1-2 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

LEGO Case Study Case studies are an essential learning strategy in business classes as they provide an opportunity for you to critically analyze events that have taken place in real-life businesses. This develops your critical thinking and research skills as you research the competition and industry in which your business resides in order to formulate a recommendation for the challenges faced by the company. For this unit, review the Marketing Spotlight: LEGO case study in Chapter 5 of your textbook. This assignment will be comprised of two parts; one part will ask you to respond to questions, and the other will require you to complete a case analysis. Part 1 Evaluate this case and respond to each of the following questions using both theory and practical managerial thinking. How does LEGO manage to constantly reinvent its business? What role did marketing research play in LEGO’s market success? What differentiates LEGO from its competitors? Is LEGO’s competitive advantage sustainable? Review any potential ethical implications with LEGO. How are they aligning with good ethical practices? Your Part 1 response must be at least two pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Note that you will submit Part 1 and Part 2 in one document. Part 2 Complete a case analysis of LEGO. This requires that you conduct research on LEGO beyond the case study material in the textbook. In the case analysis, you will look at the situational analysis, problem, and alternatives, and you will provide a recommendation. Refer to the instructions below as you construct your analysis. Situational Analysis Discuss the external environment through the compilation of a PEST (political, economic, sociocultural, and technology) analysis. Discuss the internal and external environment through the compilation of a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis. Problem Identify at least one organizational problem that LEGO is currently having or one that you project it will have in the future. Base this on your research and critical thinking. Alternatives Compile three or four potential marketing-related solutions to the problem above. Remember that these are potential alternatives; you will not select all of the alternatives to solve the problem. Recommendation (Marketing Strategy) Select one or two of the alternatives above to solve the problem that you identified in this case analysis. Discuss your rationale for choosing these and not the others. Include supporting research that will increase the depth of your analysis. In order to successfully complete Part 2 of this case study, you need to review the video and task learning guides (TLGs) below. The following resources will provide you with the skills to research industries/competitors. Company and Industry Research video (transcript for Company and Industry Research video) How to Find Company Information in the Business Source Ultimate Database TLG How to Search for Articles With a Company Focus TLG Mergent Online: This database provides specific details and reports. For example, typing “Apple” into the company search bar will provide details about the specific company, such as the company location, contact information, industry affiliation, and basic financial market details. The tabs next to “Company Details” will give further information. IBISWorld: This database is another great resource for company and industry information. Typing in a company name or keyword related to the industry you would like to explore will bring up a list of industry reports and information related to the search term. This database’s primary focus is on the industry at large rather than the individual company. The “Similar Industries” section can be used to identify potential competitors or substitutes. Business Source Ultimate: This is one of our bigger databases. This main screen can be used for industry research. You can search for an industry using the NAIC code in the NAIC/Industry Code search bar or by choosing “Industry Profile” under publication type and typing a broad keyword into the main search box. You can search for specific company information by clicking on the “Company Information” tab at the top of the main screen. In the “Company Information” tab, you can search for specific information by specifying “Company Name” or “Ticker Symbol.” If you need help choosing a public U.S company to research, you can check the box that says “Public” under “U.S. Company Type.” This will provide a list of publicly traded companies in the United States. ABI/INFORM Collection: This database can be used to look for articles on specific companies as well as company and industry information. If you type in a company name, you can change the dropdown box that says “Anywhere” to “Company/organization – ORG.” You can add any keywords you want in the lower boxes and hit search. Part 2 must be at least four pages in length. Follow APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment. Support Part 2 with at least three sources outside of the textbook. As aforementioned, keep in mind that Part 1 and Part 2 will be submitted in one document. 1. Please utilize APA format when citing. (alphabetically used based on text and reference sheet) 2. The textbook has to be cited (marketing spotlight from textbook is attached) – youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNYiCJ2fNzc 3. Part 2 is a minimum of 4 pages, please have the pages go into the 5th – not including the reference page – 6 total pages. 4. Submit with Turn-It-In reference for proof of no AI/Plagiarism detections.

Legal Framework of HRM:
Describe the importance for an employer to strive for a diverse workforce.
Define the possible benefits or risks of DEI initiatives.
Explain how an employer can create a truly diverse workforce within a legal framework.
Locate one credible article describing a recent (last 5 years) legal action against a company regarding DEI discrimination. (will attach article)
Identify the article by providing the title, author, date, and keywords used to locate the article.
Explain how you found the article in the library and where the article was located.
Summarize the article.
Critique the tone of the article and the author’s position.
Determine the specific law the legal action is addressing.
must be 4 pages in APA format Include reference page
3 scholarly sources (will attach article and course text)
Course reference: Youssef-Morgan, C. M., & Stark. E. (2020). Strategic human resource management: Concepts, controversies, and evidence-based applications. Zovio.

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INTRODUCTION
Today’s business environment requires competency in managing risk and selecting business strategies based on a company’s internal and external analyses.
In this task you will act as a consultant for the company in the given scenario. As you complete the task, think about the materials you encountered in the course or past projects you may have worked on that required evaluating risks and conducting risk analyses. You will be required to apply your understanding to discuss risks and rewards of the market entry; analyze the company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT); and recommend business strategies.
SCENARIO
A U.S. fishing boat manufacturer is known throughout the United States for its innovative approach to product design, lean manufacturing, and responsive customer service since its start three years ago. The mission statement of the company is “We will provide the most innovative customer-driven design and growth in the industry.” The founders’ ideals for the company are described in the vision statement: “We will be the most sustainable company in the industry.” The company’s ethical statement that guides all conduct and decision-making is “We will make decisions that are sustainable for customers and the environment.”
The company’s founders have created an organizational culture of innovation in which employees and founders are considered equal partners. The founders have provided incentives for employees’ creative ideas and created testing laboratories where customers use the products and provide design feedback. The founders have also invited innovators in other industries, such as gaming and information technology, to improve on the designs.
The company’s organizational structure is decentralized and provides all employees with decision-making responsibilities. All company decisions are evaluated by all employees to ensure that everyone is committed to the decisions. Additionally, all employees can access the company founders at any time for collaboration, shared decision-making, or relationship building.
The company has identified an emerging global market opportunity in India for its products. Successful sales in India could represent a critical moment for the company if the company establishes strategic partnerships that will increase the likelihood of product success. The founders hope to capture profits and market share and expand into other parts of Asia within the first year of selling products in India.
Research indicates market potential for the company’s sales in India because of the importance of the fishing industry in the country. Fishing and aquaculture are primary industries in the coastal regions of India. Economic zones have been established to support the over 14 million people who are an important part of the fishing industry. This industry makes up 1% of the nation’s gross domestic product and 6.56% of global fish exports (Department of Fisheries, 2019).
The company’s goal of the market expansion is to be the first foldable fishing boat manufacturer in India. An origami-inspired foldable fishing boat is the company’s most popular product. This boat comes designed as a plastic carrying case that unfolds into the water like an origami paper boat. This boat is suitable for use in calm water, and the boat can be recycled. The product retails for USD$200.
Traditional fishers in India use nonmechanized boats, which would be ideal for the foldable boat’s entry into the market. Laws and regulations surrounding the use of nonmechanized boats favor importing foldable boats, which would be easy for fishers to carry from home to the water. The business climate in India is open to new partnerships to improve the fishing experience for those who preserve the natural ecosystem with nonmotorized boats. The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) promotes the use of natural fishing equipment to reduce disruption to the fishing ecosystem in India (National Fisheries Development Board, n.d.).
The U.S. boat manufacturer’s founders met with the NFDB to request an endorsement for their foldable boats because of the product’s sustainable design and net-zero environmental impact. The founders discovered that the NFDB would only endorse the boat if it was made of plastics used in India in order to reduce the waste products in the nation’s landfills.
This endeavor would require the U.S. company to make a significant investment in India. The company would need to purchase or build a manufacturing facility, or it would need to contract with a facility owner to secure a manufacturing location. It would need to employ Indian workers. Lastly, the company would need to manufacture a new foldable boat made from used plastics in India with an environmentally friendly waterproof coating.
The new foldable boat could be designed in several ways, and the company would need to test a series of plastic products and waterproof coatings to determine which would be suitable for fishers in India. The fishers range in age from 13 to 70, so the design would need to be comfortable and portable enough for all fishers in this target group.
The company decides to hire Indian fishers to help design the product to reach this market. These fishers will provide qualitative, open-ended conversations and data that will be valuable in communicating the product’s features and benefits to other fishers. The product will be tested by a variety of fishers who represent different sectors of the fishing industry, different regions, and different cultural segments. Testing will provide generalizable qualitative data about the product’s use and effectiveness.
REQUIREMENTS
Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. The similarity report that is provided when you submit your task can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc., unless specified in the task requirements. All other submissions must be file types that are uploaded and submitted as attachments (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .ppt).
A. Describe two internal or external risks the given company encounters when entering the emerging market described in the scenario, including how each risk impacts the company.
B. Conduct a written SWOT analysis of the company in the given scenario by doing the following:
Note: Your analysis should be in written format rather than a chart or graph.
1. Describe two internal strengths of the company, including why each is considered a strength.
2. Describe two internal weaknesses of the company, including why each is considered a weakness.
3. Describe two external opportunities for the company, including why each is considered an opportunity.
4. Describe two external threats to the company, including why each is considered a threat.
C. Select two of the following business-level strategies you will recommend for the company and explain how each strategy you recommend is supported by the SWOT analysis results in parts B1–B4.
low-cost leadership
focused low-cost leadership
differentiation
focused differentiation
integrated
1. Justify one of your recommended strategies from part C by explaining in detail how the strategy will benefit the company in the new market.
D. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
E. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.