How would you coordinate your staff in building morale and team spirit?

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Describe your management philosophy and how you have utilized it in the operation of a department.

How would you coordinate your staff in building morale and team spirit?

Describe the steps you would take to redesign this situation and resolve the problems presented in the case.

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You have been assigned the case study BP and the Deepwater Horizon Disaster of 2010. You must individually analyze it and present your findings, addressing each of the four items for analysis below:

Key Issues: Briefly describe the leading issues in this case using the information presented in the case description.

Diagnosis: Define the nature of the problems (Structure, Human Recourses, Political, Symbolic) and defend your diagnosis.

Processes: Define the process problems in the case. Do they result from poor communication, missing leadership, muddled decision-making, incomplete problem solving, ineffective group norms and rules, inadequate conflict resolution strategies, inadequate structure or design of the organization, or some other reason?

Redesign: Describe the steps you would take to redesign this situation and resolve the problems presented in the case. You will propose four to six (4-6) concise recommendations for people, technology, and structural changes at the individual, interpersonal, and/or organizational levels.

You will take part in 3 progress checkpoints to ensure you are on track throughout the second half of the semester:

Progress Report 1 – MODULE 9: Briefly describe the case study and the leading issues in this case using the information presented in the case description.
Deliverable: A three-page (APA style) report that includes: A brief summary of the case and the key issues.

Progress Report 2 – MODULE 11: Define the nature of the key issues (Structure, Human Recourses, Political, Symbolic) and defend your diagnosis.
Deliverable: A three-page (APA style) report that: defines the nature of the key issues based on the 4 frames and why.

Progress Report 3 – MODULE 13: Define the process problems in the case. Do they result from poor communication, missing leadership, muddled decision-making, incomplete problem solving, ineffective group norms and rules, inadequate conflict resolution strategies, inadequate structure or design of the organization, some, all, or some other reason?
Deliverable: A three-page (APA style) report that includes: identification of process problems and cite evidence in at least 5 process areas.

Part 1 – The Final Report (Written Analysis):
You will prepare your final report, compiling all of the research and details of your progress reports, and editing it into a final cohesive document. You will include:

Your Final Report Cover Page (with your name ID# BUS 200 – section and date)
Executive Summary (abstract)
Table of contents
The body of the report (Progress reports 1-2-3)
Redesign (Recommendations)
Bibliography

Deliverable: The final report should include (1) progress reports I, II, III and your Redesign, (2) be no less than 10 typed pages – 1” margins, 12pt font, double spaced – APA format (3) include a Bibliography.

Grading Rubric: the following will be taken into consideration when assigning a grade – APA style fully employed, clearly summarized the case study and the problems presented, made a direct connection to the four frames and the problems presented in the case study, presented a redesign (recommendations) for improvement related to the four frames

Briefly identify at least three specific ethical failures that came up in the video and the factual context in which they arose.

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View Video 15.5 on the previous page before beginning this assignment.

You are a senior vice president for National Organics Groceries, Inc. (NOG), which has just completed a strategic acquisition of Grow Greener Foods (GGF) based on its location and customer base. You have reviewed the video and studied the transcript. You are preparing a report to the CEO of NOG on how to integrate GGF into the business culture of NOG.

NOG and its senior management are committed to creating and sustaining a business culture consistent with its Statement of Corporate Purpose & Core Values.
NOG Statement of Corporate Purpose & Core Values

Purpose: NOG is an organic groceries company. We work collaboratively to supply sustainable organic groceries and provide healthy choices for people in the communities we serve over the long term.

Core Values: NOG’s core values are who we are, and they guide us in all our day-to-day operations and business decisions. These core values are as follows:

Highest Ethical Standards
NOG seeks to operate with the highest ethical standards. We comply with all applicable laws and always strive to be an honest and responsible corporate citizen acting for the benefit of all of our stakeholders.

Respect and Inclusion for All People
We treat our employees, customers, suppliers, and all our business partners with honesty, dignity, equity, and respect. We foster an open and inclusive work environment where people from all backgrounds are embraced fully and provided opportunities to contribute and excel.

Sustainable Organic Products and Environmental Stewardship
We find sustainable organic products for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect the environment and provide healthy organic products.

Case Study Assignment:

Write a report to the CEO of NOG that is between 500 and 750 words and addresses the following issues:

Section I: Briefly identify at least three specific ethical failures that came up in the video and the factual context in which they arose.

Section II: For each failure, identify at least one specific policy, procedure, program, or action that NOG can take to prevent a recurrence of this kind of ethical problem.

Section III: Evaluate the overall business and ethical culture of GGF and whether it meets the core values of NOG. If not, make specific recommendations of the steps that should be taken to ensure GGF operates in accordance with NOG’s core values.

If you reference outside sources, please provide citations. Edit your work carefully to refine your analysis and correct errors.

Does your favorite retailer meet your expectation of privacy and ethics. Support your answer with your research findings.

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Review Starbucks corporate mission and ethical guidelines then do some brief research on the organization in terms.

Instructions:
This assignment is in an open format meaning that you can choose different means to conduct your analysis and present this portion of your ethical reflection.

But answer the basic question: Does your favorite retailer meet your expectation of privacy and ethics. Support your answer with your research findings.

How may the segments of the external environment be used to identify threats and opportunities to Sturm, Ruger & Company.

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repare an analysis of the case posted below. As a reminder, the formatting template, as well as the requirements for case analyses and a copy of the scoring rubric, may be found under “Case Analyses” in the Modules tab. Use the following to guide your analysis:

How may the segments of the external environment be used to identify threats and opportunities to Sturm, Ruger & Company. Which of the threats might cause you the greatest concern if you were one of the company’s shareholders?;
When he launched the company, which business-level strategy did Bill Ruger adopt, and why did he do so? What are some of the risks the firm might face by continuing to follow this strategy?; and,
Compare and contrast Sturm, Ruger & Company with its two largest rivals, American Outdoor Brands Corporation and Remington Outdoor Company. After conducting this analysis, what strategic recommendations would you make to Ruger?
Sturm, Ruger & Company and the U.S. Firearms IndustryPreview the document

(This case comes from Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts and Cases, 13th edition by Michael A. Hitt, R. Duane Ireland, and Robert E. Hoskisson, published by Cengage Learning in 2020).

Discuss the past and present contributions Walmart has made to better the wellbeing of their vendors.

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The three sections corresponding to the paper’s structure are the following:

1) Discuss the past and present contributions Walmart has made to better the wellbeing of their vendors.
2) Discuss the past and present contributions Walmart has made to better the wellbeing of the communities their stores are located in.
3) Discuss the past and present contributions Walmart has made to better the wellbeing of other external stakeholders

Does the enterprise set for itself the aim of achieving social impact?

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Structure: Two-page review for an existing Social Business initiative: TOMS Shoes: One for One

Goal:

To research different Social Business initiatives;

To evaluate different aspects relevant for a Social Business.

Part A: Social Impact Dimension (max. 70 points)

Aim: Does the enterprise set for itself the aim of achieving social impact? (up to 10 points)
Accountability and Transparency: Does it regularly publish and report against social impact indicators (in an internationally recognized format)? Does it have embedded the social impact in its legal structure and regulation? Does it uphold high ethical standards? (up to 10 points)
Scale of Impact: How many people are expected to derive benefit directly from its services when it reaches full development? [the more the better] (up to 10 points)
Systemic Change: Is its impact systemic, making positive spills-overs and having a multiplier effect? (up to 10 points)
SDGs: How does it fit with one or several of the SDGs? [specify 2-5 indicators and targets aligned with the SDGs and the company] (up to 10 points)

Focus on a Real Problem: Does it address important problems or critical barriers to progress in a certain field? (up to 10 points)
Innovation: Does it solve the problem in an innovative way? Is it incorporating a different or innovative approach in the sector to tackle societal challenges? (up to 10 points)

Part B: Business Viability and Sustainability (max. 70 points)

Business Focused: Does the enterprise, once it has finished the start-up phase, generate all or most of its cash flow from sales of goods or services to third parties? (up to 10 points)
Financially Profitable: Is it expected to make a positive gross margin (before financing costs)? (up to 10 points)
Business Scale: Does the enterprise expect to expand over five to ten years from start-up primarily? (up to 10 points)
Ethical Payments: Does the enterprise pays reasonably to the employees and there is no big different between top managers and regular workers? (up to 10 points)
Social Reinvestments: If there are additional revenues, are they reinvesting in the social impact or in increasing the scale of impact? (up to 10 points)
Market Competition: Does the social business stand out in their market competition? (up to 10 points)
Social/Environmental Return of Investment: Does the social business incorporate any other measures of Social Impact Investment? [SROI, ESG (Environmental Social Governance) o SRI (Social Responsible Investment)] (up to 10 points)

Scoring Matrix

The scoring scale has a maximum possible total score of 140 points, within which we suggest the following thresholds:

100 or above:

With 50 or more on both Part A and Part B, implies a fully validated Social Entrepreneurship.
85-99:

With 50 or more on Part A (hence less than 50 in Part B) implies a company/organization with significant enterprise features, bordering on a social business but tending towards ‘non-profit trading activities’;
With 50 or more on Part B (hence less than 50 on Part A), implies a sound business with some social dimensions.
71-85:

With 35 or less on Part B, implies a non-profit with trading activities with limited financial sustainability;
with 35 or less on Part A, implies a business enterprise with limited social impact.
70 or less:

It raises major doubts about the validity of the enterprise’s business model and/or its social impact.

Explain the impact of stories on human cognition.

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Read and download the white paper Data Storytelling

then answer the following questions.
Explain the impact of stories on human cognition.
How can data stories can be used to communicate with decision-makers?
How can data stories impact change in the world?

What is the impact of AI?

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One key question you need to research: What is the impact of AI?
To develop a topic you may select a company: ex an SME, an MNC, a startup, etc.
• Or you may select an industry: ex Hospitality, Retail, Energy, etc.
• Or you may select a function: ex Production, HR, Strategy, Sales & Marketing,
Supply Chain, etc and describe and analyze the impact of IA there (on based example).
Essay must be
Analytical, critical, not only descriptive
• Focus on both sides: opportunities/threats
• An introduction: why this subject/object?
• A development: what is the impact of AI?
• A conclusion: “So What?” Your recommendations, your key takeaways

Find the solution of the linear programming problem(using Excel Solver)

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5Task 4 A small cheese maker specialises in two types of cheese –Brie and Gouda that he makes and sells in packets of 400 grams. The cheese maker has estimated that each packet of Brie uses 1.8 litres of special milk and 100 grams of special salt. For the Gouda cheese packet, the amounts of special milk and salt needed are 1.2 litre and 150 grams respectively. The cheese maker has a limited supply of special milk and salt and a maximum of only 120 litres of milk and 12000 grams of salt is made available each week.Once produced and sold, the Brie packet returns a £2.80 profit and £2 profit for the Gouda cheese.

Required:

1.Enter the information on the table below intoan Excel file. You should also insert an appropriate formula for “Total profit” and quantity “Used” for each of the “milk” and “salt” resource in the cells as indicated below.PacketBrieGoudaQuantity00Total ProfitUnit profit (£)2.82Insert formulaUsedSymbolMaxMilk (litres)Insert numberInsert numberInsert formula120Salt (grams)Insert numberInsert numberInsert formula12000

2.Find the solution of the linear programming problem(using Excel Solver)

3.Advise on the production of each type of cheese that yield maximum profit.