Which alternatives would be best for outsourcing for companies in the United States? Have your recommendations been implemented in other countries? Are they working? What has been the outcome?

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Political, Legal, and Technical Decision-Making

Using the Six Steps of Decision-Making framework from this week’s content, please develop an essay responding to the following questions related to the case study Student Advocacy and “Sweatshop” Labor: The Case of Russell Athletic (p. 109).

Recognize decision requirement: What are the factors to consider in a corporation when deciding to outsource labor to developing countries? Include the following:

  1. Diagnosis and analysis of causes: If labor outsourcing to developing countries is a legitimate business strategy, how can it be handled without risk of running into a sweatshop scandal?
  2. Development of alternatives: What are other countries doing to avoid, reduce or eliminate sweatshops?
  3. Selection of desired alternative: Decide on alternatives for outsourcing for companies in developed countries, including whether or not to maintain or implement the same high labor standards and regulations as in the home countries.
  4. Implementation of alternatives: Which alternatives would be best for outsourcing for companies in the United States?
  5. Evaluation and feedback: Have your recommendations been implemented in other countries? Are they working? What has been the outcome?

In this course, you will have six Critical Thinking assignments where you will respond to assignment questions to develop an essay. Essays have an introduction (to the topic of the assignment), a body (where you will integrate your responses), and a conclusion (your thoughts on the assignment). Please do not just answer the questions as is. It is best to use APA (7th ed) headings to capture the essence of the questions as a way to make sure you have integrated all of the responses in your essay. Also, make sure you are using an APA (7th ed) paper template as a starting point.

Explain industry practices. Do other organizations in your selected organization’s industry use the cloud? Why or why not? What are some of the factors that must be considered before any organization uses the cloud?

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Information Systems: Components, Architecture, and Infrastructure

Critical Thinking.

Corporations are increasingly moving their data to the cloud. Select an organization, national or international, that has used or should consider using cloud technology. Then, address the following requirements:

  1. Explain details (e.g., mission, vision, values, industry) about the organization that you selected.
  2. Outline some of the advantages and disadvantages of your selected company using the cloud.
  3. Explain industry practices. Do other organizations in your selected organization’s industry use the cloud? Why or why not?
  4. What are some of the factors that must be considered before any organization uses the cloud?

Your well-written report should be 4-5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. To make it easier to read and therefore grade, make sure you clearly delineate each section of your answer so it can be matched with the relevant question. Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing at least two references in support of your work, in addition to your text and assigned readings. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

What were the costs and benefits to stakeholders of the actions taken by Massey Energy and its managers? Applying the four methods of ethical reasoning (utilitarianism, rights, justice, and virtue), do you believe Massey Energy behaved in an ethical manner? Why or why not?

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Mod 6 case study

Using the case study template, answer the following questions for the attached case study. each answer should be 250 words:

1. What were the costs and benefits to stakeholders of the actions taken by Massey Energy and its managers?

2. Applying the four methods of ethical reasoning (utilitarianism, rights, justice, and virtue), do you believe Massey Energy behaved in an ethical manner? Why or why not?

3.Who or what caused the Upper Big Branch mine disaster, and why do you think so?

4. What steps could be taken now to reduce the chances of a similar tragedy occurring in the future? In your answer, address the appropriate roles of mining companies (and their directors and managers), government regulators and policymakers, and the workers and their union in assuring mine safety.

Lawrence, Anne. Business and Society. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Kindle Edition.

What are the key factors for competitive success and why?

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Discussion # 2

What are the key factors for competitive success and why?

Write at least 2 page reflection of the documentary entitled 13th (available on Youtube).

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Business question

Write at least 2 page reflection of the documentary entitled 13th (available on Youtube).

Requirements: 2 pages

Can you fall into the traps of ethnocentrism and stereotyping even when you are consciously trying to avoid them? Explain your answer.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Can you fall into the traps of ethnocentrism and stereotyping even when you are consciously trying to avoid them? Explain your answer.

What new insight did you gain after completing this module? What were the most important lessons learned in this module?

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Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases. by Forest R. David.

Instructions: A reflection journal provides an opportunity to reflect on lessons learned in the module. Answer each question fully by providing specific examples from the textbook to support your answer. Chapters 5 and 6
1. What new insight did you gain after completing this module?
2. What were the most important lessons learned in this module?
3. What was the most difficult point or concept in this lesson?
4. How will you apply the lessons learned in this module in your professional life?

Identify risks and assumptions: Identify any risks that could impact the project’s success, such as unexpected delays or budget overruns. List out any assumptions that have been made and the impact they may have on the project’s success.

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IT Project Proposal

Write an IT Project Proposal and here are some steps to follow:

1. Define the project scope: Clearly define the project’s purpose, goals, objectives, and the scope of the project. This will help you set expectations and manage stakeholders’ expectations.

2. Identify project stakeholders: Identify all stakeholders involved in the project, including the project sponsor, project team, and end-users. Understand the needs of each stakeholder to ensure that their requirements are met.

3. Develop a project plan: Develop a project plan that includes a timeline, budget, and resources required to complete the project. Include all relevant details, such as milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.

4. Define project methodology: Define the methodology that will be used to complete the project, such as Agile or Waterfall. This will help the project team understand how the project will be managed.

5. Identify risks and assumptions: Identify any risks that could impact the project’s success, such as unexpected delays or budget overruns. List out any assumptions that have been made and the impact they may have on the project’s success.

6. Outline the project budget: Create a detailed budget that includes all costs associated with the project, such as equipment, software, and personnel. Provide a breakdown of the costs for each stage of the project.

7. Provide project timelines: Provide a clear timeline for each stage of the project, including the start and end dates, as well as any intermediate milestones.

8. Include project deliverables: Clearly identify the deliverables that will be produced by the project, such as software, hardware, or documentation.

9. Provide team details: Provide information on the team responsible for delivering the project, including their qualifications, experience, and responsibilities.

10. Conclude with executive summary: Conclude the proposal with an executive summary that highlights the key points of the proposal, such as the project scope, methodology, budget, and timelines.

Which management scholar do you find to be the most influential and important, and how would you incorporate their approach into your managerial approach?

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Chapter 3 (pg. 80): Managerial Decision Exercise

In 500 words, answer the following question.

Question #1

Which management scholar do you find to be the most influential and important, and how would you incorporate their approach into your managerial approach?

Bright, D., & Cortes, A. (2019). Principles of Management. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/principles-management

Explain why a prospective business founder might want to create a feasibility study or Business Model Canvas before developing a complete business plan. Explain why the executive summary is the most important section of any business plan.

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Week3 Assignment MSB

From Chapters 4 and 5

In your own words and with ethical scholarship, complete the following:

I. Chapter 4

Key Concept Questions
1 Explain why a prospective business founder might want to create a feasibility study or Business Model Canvas before developing a complete business plan.
Explain why the executive summary is the most important section of any business plan.
2 One mistake entrepreneurs make in their business plans is that of only including an income statement. What other financial statements should be incorporated and why?
3 Print an assignment, or any body of text, with 1-inch margins, double spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman. Then, print the same document with 0.8-inch margins, single-spaced, using a 10-point Arial typeface. Which is easier to read? Why? How would this relate to a business plan?
4 Name three categories of investors/lenders that might have an interest in your business plan.
5 How can spending time researching and writing a business plan save an entrepreneur time and money in the short and long term?
6 Why is it important to identify a business’s culture from the beginning?

II. Chapter 5

Critical Thinking Exercise
1. Use the attached charts to define a business you would like to start and analyze your competitive advantage.

Mariotti, S., & Glackin, C. (2015). Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (2nd ed.). [VitalSource Bookshelf]. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780133801248/