Write a one-paragraph narrative summary of your findings, describing patterns of interest. Provide an explanation of the potential relevance of such patterns.

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Quantitative reasoning using charts and data. answer worksheet titled “QR Questions Responses”. Write a short three- to four-paragraph summary of your analysis.

Write a short three- to four-paragraph summary of your analysis. Quantitative reasoning uses a process similar to qualitative research in that you will first identify an issue or problem and then use mathematical formulas or an analytic tool to derive a solution.

Construct graphs, charts, and tables to display data and inform analysis and interpretation.

Evaluate the results of the information, then analyze and validate them by applying them to the issue or problem.

Include a supporting narrative. Seek to provide information.

Structure your essay like this: Write a one-paragraph narrative summary of your findings, describing patterns of interest. Provide an explanation of the potential relevance of such patterns.

Provide a description of how you would investigate further to determine if your results are “good or bad” for the company.

 

Barnes & Noble has experienced declining sales as a result of decreased in-person traffic, a poor online presence, and stiff competition from other sellers like Amazon and mom and pop bookstores. They’ve come to you for advice on how to optimize sales, increase revenue, and attract more customers. What would you recommend their next steps be?

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Barnes & nobles sales

Barnes & Noble has experienced declining sales as a result of decreased in-person traffic, a poor online presence, and stiff competition from other sellers like Amazon and mom and pop bookstores. They’ve come to you for advice on how to optimize sales, increase revenue, and attract more customers.

What would you recommend their next steps be? Include at least three external sources. (300 worchods — does not include citations and links)

 

Summarizes all data and information related to the key stakeholders affected by the proposed problem solution along with a summary of benefits to be gained by stakeholders if the problem solution is implemented.

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Three reasons why employers can’t find and retain qualified employees.

  • The purpose of this assignment is to finalize an internal business proposal that outlines how you will implement the solution to the problem you have identified in your organization
  • Executive Summary (250 words) provides a short summary of the entire proposal so key stakeholders can see an overview of the proposal and understand it without reading the entire document.
  • Purpose Statement (250 words) provides clear statement of why the business proposal is being made.
  • Problem Statement (300 words) including specific data (statistics and numbers) related to how the problem impacts the Business.
  • Data and Research Findings (400 words) should include a summary of what you learned from conducting research related to what has already been done to address the organizational problem.
  • Proposed Solution (400 words) should include a summary of the top three problem solutions you considered to address the problem which are

1). Increase compensation package
2). On site child care / childcare subsidies
3). Performance based incentives.

This section should provide a succinct discussion of the pros and cons of implementing each of the top three solutions being considered to address the problem

Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits (500 words, revised as needed from Topic 3 assignment feedback) summarizes all data and information related to the key stakeholders affected by the proposed problem solution along with a summary of benefits to be gained by stakeholders if the problem solution is implemented.

Change Management Plan (300 words) clearly articulates specific methods and strategies to be utilized to manage organizational changes associated with the selected solution implementation.

Implementation Methods (500 words) summarize specific strategies that will used to implement the problem solution, including time and costs associated with implementation of the solution.

Evaluating Success (250 words) summarize specific measures you will use to evaluate the success of the problem solution.

Conclusion/Call to Action (100 words) provides specific steps you would like key stakeholders and sponsors to take in the implementation of the proposed solution.

It is important to include specific data throughout the business proposal. Include statistics that support the problem statement that can be used to establish and track goals; relate to specifics of implementation, timing, and cost; and illustrate stakeholder benefits. The proposal is an internal document that will be read by stakeholders within the organization where the problem exists, so keep this in mind and focus on this audience as you write. Within the Word document, include subsection titles to organize content according to the categories listed above to provide easy reference points for the reader.

Select 3 crimes from your state that you find unusual or interesting. Educate the class about the crimes by providing the statute number and name and a summary of the law in your own words. Pick one of the statutes and find one case decided in your state related to the statute.

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Week 3 Discussion

By the due date assigned, submit your answers for two scenarios to this Discussion Area. Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible. You should review and critique the work of other students as outlined in the expanded rubric by the end of the week.

Select two of the scenarios listed below and explain the best solution for each. Include comments related to any ethical issues that arise. You should locate at least one scholarly source from the SUO Library or one case that has been decided or is currently pending to support your answer.

Scenario 1 – Crimes

Select 3 crimes from your state that you find unusual or interesting. Educate the class about the crimes by providing the statute number and name and a summary of the law in your own words. Pick one of the statutes and find one case decided in your state related to the statute.

Scenario 2 – Torts and Crimes

Michael, a former employee of AutoNation Ford, entered the repair shop, claiming that the company owed him $560 in back wages. Michael argued with the general manager, Bill. After several minutes, Bill ordered Michael off the property. Michael refused to leave, so Bill told two mechanics escort him off the property. Michael ran to his truck, but on the way, he grabbed some electronic parts valued over $500 and drove away. Michael refused to return the parts until he was paid.

Discuss whether Michael has committed any torts or crimes
If the mechanics had forcibly kicked Michael off the property, would the two mechanics or AutoNation Ford be guilty of assault and battery? Explain.

Scenario 3— Intellectual Property

Professor Cody teaches business law for Fowler University, a for-profit school in Boston. Several times during the semester, Professor Cody made copies of articles and distributed them to her students. The son of one of the article’s authors was a student in her class. The son told his father about the professor’s copying, which took place without the father’s or publisher’s permission. Professor Cody also copied images from the Internet to use in her Powerpoint presentations. Most of the images were not in the public domain and no attributions to sources were provided.

Discuss the potential violations related to intellectual property rights.

How is “strategic management” defined in the text, and what are its four key attributes? Explain the concept of “stakeholder management.” Why shouldn’t managers be solely interested in stockholder management, that is, maximizing the returns for owners of the firm—its shareholders?

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Creating Competitive Advantage

Consider the following questions when creating your written assignment:
1. Are you familiar with some businesses that created advantages in the marketplace that were very temporary?
2. Are companies you are familiar with or work at comprised of Vikings or farmers? Would your answer vary over time?
3. Do you know of any managers or executives who have exhibited ambidextrous behaviors? How?
4. What are some other examples of “unrealized” or emergent strategies?

Answer the following questions in a word document in MLA format:

General Format // Purdue Writing Lab (Links to an external site.) Cover Page -5 points
1. How is “strategic management” defined in the text, and what are its four key attributes? -10 points

2. Explain the concept of “stakeholder management.” Why shouldn’t managers be solely interested in stockholder management, that is, maximizing the returns for owners of the firm—its shareholders? -10 points

3. Why do firms need to have a greater strategic management perspective and empowerment in the strategic management process throughout the organization? -10 points

References 5 points
Grammar 10 points

Describe what a task statement is and provide examples. Why are task statements becoming increasingly popular?

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Describe what a task statement is and provide examples. Why are task statements becoming increasingly popular?

Book for course is Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Gary Dessler, 2019
Pearson

Analyze how technological advances have changed the HR environment. What technological tools enable HR managers to perform their duties more efficiently?

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Analyze how technological advances have changed the HR environment. What technological tools enable HR managers to perform their duties more efficiently?

Book for course is Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Gary Dessler, 2019
Pearson

Read a textbook(GLOBALIZATION OF INDUSTRIES AND FIRMS) chapter 3 and write a post that is up to 150 words that offers your insight on the assigned reading.

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Insights on Chapter 3 “Globalization of Industries and Firms”

Read a textbook(GLOBALIZATION OF INDUSTRIES AND FIRMS) chapter 3 and write a post that is up to 150 words that offers your insight on the assigned reading. Must include 1-3 sentences with critical thinking points based on the chapter topic.

 

Describe your chosen approach to analyze the data from these three transcripts; support your chosen approach using references. Identify at least three (3) themes you extracted from the three video transcripts.

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Transcripts is Business Startups

Instructions

Perform qualitative thematic data analysis using the three video transcripts . The topic of the transcripts is Business Startups.

Describe your chosen approach to analyze the data from these three transcripts; support your chosen approach using references. Be sure to consider the type of data collected to create procedures for a comprehensive analysis. In your description, clearly define your approach to:

(a) organizing data
(b) coding and thematic development
(c) triangulation
(d) using software applications

Then identify at least three (3) themes you extracted from the three video transcripts. The number of themes will be based on your selected framework. For each theme:
(a) Label the theme
(b) Define the theme’s concept based on the interpretation of the data.
(c) Include 2-3 direct quotes from the data that best represent how the theme is conceptualized.

Your approach must be systematic, logical, fully explained, and supported with scholarly sources. Use the resources provided, and at least three other peer-reviewed articles to defend your research plan.

Succinctly summarize the article that you have selected. Write about the impact of what you have read on the triple bottom line.

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Corporate service responsibility

You will submit an original post (a critique of the WSJ article; 40 points) and two replies to other student’s critiques (30 points).

  1. Read a WSJ (Wall Street Journal) article that reports on a topic related to corporate social responsibility and or is related to the week’s textbook chapter reading.
  2. Succinctly, write a critique of the article in this discussion forum.

The approximate length of a discussion forum response should be about 200 words, 20 lines. Succinctly summarize the article that you have selected. Write about the impact of what you have read on the triple bottom line (e.g., profit, people, planet).

  1. Read and comment on two (2) additional student posts from this week.