Category: Business and Management

hoose one of the topics mentioned in the article that would most likely apply to your career (or expected career).
Assume you are the HR Director of a medium to large corporation or the owner of a small business. Draft a memo informing your employees on the topic you chose. The purpose of this memo is to keep them up to date on an issue that might affect them or the company. At a minimum, your memo should include:
A description of the legal issue in a way that your audience could understand it (in other words, read, analyze, then draft your explanation in language that your employees would understand).
Include an explanation of the current state of that issue/law (this is to help them understand a comparison to what the future might hold).
A discussion on how your company will address that issue when/if the time comes.
GUIDELINES
Double-spaced
Times New Roman (12) font
One-inch margins all around
4-6 pages required
A minimum of 5 cited sources
Follow APA style
Please do NOT copy and paste from the internet – all information cited will be verified
Plagiarized papers will earn a 0, with no opportunity for making it up

You must:
summarise the article 
identify and explain THREE management problems in the article.
identify and explain suitable management theory for the THREE problems.
suggest THREE solutions for the problems applying relevant management theory

the book for this course is Raines, S. (2020). Conflict management for managers: resolving workplace, client, and policy disputes. (2nd. Ed.). Rowman and Littlefield. 
Exercise N°1 of the week: Morale and engagement 
Instructions:
Read the statement carefully and answer the questions. 
Develop the activity  (minimum 3 pages Times Roman Numeral, APA, double-spaced and a minimum of 3 references. 
Create a survey that will be used to gain feedback on workplace morale and engagement within individual work units at your organization. What questions would you include? Explain the rational behind each questions. What are you looking to gather and why is that data of value?  How would you integrate this survey into the annual bonus or merit raise structure of your organization?
iam currently noy employed with an organization therefore lets use another organizattion and look at their overview

Determine whether stock prices are affected more by long-term or short-term performance.
Provide an example of the effect that supports your claim.

Please see attached word document. I also included rubric on what they are expecting for each section. 
Thanks!

Read the following portions of Far part 1 Far 1.000-Far 1.104. , Far subparts 1.5 , 1.6 and 1.7. Read DEFARS part 201 DEFARS 201.101 , 201.104 and 201.109 and DEFARS SUBPART 201.6. Review any corresponding DFARS PGI information linked in these DEFARS segments. These parts provide a foundational understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System. Explain in YOUR OWN WORDS why the Vision for the Federal Acquisition System in Far 1.102 is important to the contracting profession. Provide at least one example (work place or personal) to support your viewpoint. The response should focus on personal observations and experiences. Do not rely on regulatory language. We want your own thoughts and ideas about how you think the guidance supports successful acquisition outcomes

In this assignment, you’ll explore the interplay between sustainability and strategic business management in the pursuit of organisational competitive advantage. Furthermore, you will delve into the intricate dynamics of founder teams within entrepreneurial and business contexts, examining their responsibilities, incentives, and ethical dilemmas.
Critically assess how companies can formulate sustainability strategies and implement initiatives to bolster their long-term competitive edge, drawing insights from perspectives on strategic management. Additionally, analyse the nuanced interactions and challenges inherent in founder teams across different organisational settings.
Support your analysis with real-world case studies of companies that have effectively leveraged sustainability practices to enhance their competitiv

You have saved $60,000 over the last several years and have decided to invest $30,000 in the stock market.
Select three company’s stocks listed on either the New York Stock Exchange or the Over-the Counter stock exchange (NASDAQ) in which you would like to invest your money. 
Purchase your stocks after the close of the stock market on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Sell your stocks after the close of the stock market on Friday, May 10th, 2024
Your assignment is Due on Sunday, May 19th, 2024.
The following information will be required in your final report:
An excel spreadsheet showing your stock’s performance from 3/04/24 – 5/10/24. The spreadsheet must include:
Ticker symbol of your chosen companies.
Purchase price per share (cost).
Number of shares of each company purchased; the total must not exceed $30,000.
Total amount invested in each company.
Sales proceeds per share when sold.
Total profit or loss for each company
Total profit or loss for your Investment Exercise
A template has been provided for the spreadsheet:
Investment Exercise Template.xlsxDownload Investment Exercise Template.xlsx
You will also need to include a document file with the following information regarding your companies:
Full name of your three companies, the exchange the stocks are listed on, and a one sentence description of what industry the company belongs to, and what the company does.
Does the stock pay a dividend, yes or no? If it does, how much per share, and what was the yield on the day you bought your stock?
What were the reasons for selecting each of the companies? You must document your selection with appropriate research. Include a one or two paragraph summary of your research for each company. The selection of your companies should not be based on emotion, but on objective evaluation of your research. Remember, you are looking for companies that have been profitable at least one quarter during the last twelve months. You will need to show the dollar profit figures as part of your research. Include research references at the end of each company’s summary. References should include: Name of magazine, newspaper, report, or Website, Author, Title of Article, Date, and Page. A separate reference is required for each company. (Minimum of three different references for the assignment).  Start with the suggested references at the bottom of this page.  
Describe what you have learned about your three companies.
What was the most important skill you learned from doing this project?
Track the price of your stock once a week (pick a day and be consistent) and note it in your information.
Suggested References:
Newspapers: Wall Street Journal, NY Times, SF Chronicle, Mercury News, Press Democrat, North Bay Business Journal, Silicon Valley Business Journal, SF Business Journal
Magazines: Business Week, Money, Kiplinger, Smart Money, Forbes, Fortune
Television: Mad Money, CNBC, Nightly Business Report
Online: Fool.com, zacks.com, valueline.com, thestreet.com, Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, NYSE.com
All the above magazines and newspapers have websites

Evaluate one team/company-wide contingency-based
pay scheme for the organisation and the employee using amazon as an example without using AI

PLEASE NO AI OR PALAGARRISM (I will need a draft for the work on Tuesday plese)
Description of the assessment
Individual
Report
100%
1,500 words +/- 10%
1, 2 & 3
Turnitin / Blackboard Assignment
12:00 Noon UK time, 15/03/2024
12:00 Noon UK time, 26/04/2024
Summary of Assessment Method: An Individual Feasibility Report for a food and beverage operation
(1,500 words).
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically examine the different functional areas impacting the food and beverage service industry
and identity opportunities that can lead to innovation 2. Critically evaluate the feasibility of various
components of a food and beverage related to the business plan and gain an understanding of the
various constraints placed upon business decisions due to the external environment.
3. Prepare and present a well-researched business idea and feasibility study relating to a food and
beverage business.
Assessment Content
Based on the achievement of learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3. To be submitted in week 10.
In the assessment you are required to prepare a 1500-word feasibility report for a food and
beverage operation of your choice. It can be located in any country and for that reason must comply
with the country’s laws and regulations, but all financial considerations and any costing must be in
Swiss Francs.
3
Sensitivity: Internal
Conducting a feasibility study prior to investing the time and money to open a business can help an
entrepreneur make a more informed decision about the venture’s chances of success because they
often overestimate the size of the market and do not take into account tough competition.
Your research and findings should be included in the feasibility report and referenced appendices
can be included. You should cover the following areas although you are free to include more.
Executive Summary
Consumer understanding
o Consumerdescription
o Needs / Desires / Likes / Dislikes
o Data, facts, numbers, sources are mandatory
Concept & Business objectives;
o Concept
o Valueproposition
o USP/Missionstatement
Assess the market;
o Evaluate potential locations.
o Reviewcompetitionandtheindustrythatyouareentering.
o SWOT
Legal requirements
o Locallegalrequirements
Technical analysis
o Detailed requirements of the facilities,
o Inventory and production
o Storage
o Delivery
7. Management analysis
o Skills and talent of the management team
o Primary duties of each person
o Description of the organization structure.
8. Financial analysis
o BalanceSheet(Preopening+5years)
o IncomeStatement(Preopening+5years)
o StatementofCashFlow(Preopening+5years)
o (Sources and Uses of Cash – Start-up costs)
o Monthlycosts
o Averagecheck
o Openingdays/hours
o Monthly/yearlysales
9. Timelines
o Produce timelines and plan.
o Ganttgraph
10. Conclusion
o Evaluate profitability and success based on the above factors.