Explain why an MNC may invest funds in a financial market outside its own country. Explain why some financial institutions prefer to provide credit in financial markets outside their own country.

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The most popular way for international expansion is for a local firm to acquire foreign companies. One of the most benefits for international expansion is global distribution capability that helps expanding the market share.
There are different implications of running a company that is within or outside of the European Union. If you were the head of a firm based in the United States, please answer the following questions, providing the rationale behind your answers:
1.  Would you seek to acquire a company within the European Union or outside of it? Why?

2.  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the choice you made.

3.  Describe the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the option you did not choose.

4.  Explain why an MNC may invest funds in a financial market outside its own country.

5.  Explain why some financial institutions prefer to provide credit in financial markets outside their own country.

Analyze the business and its competitive environment, then create a strategy and implementation plan for the organization.

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Analyze the business and its competitive environment, then create a strategy and implementation plan for the organization.  The project will be presented as a written document of 10 to 20 pages, double spaced, with APA formatting.

Select either an organization you work for or have worked for, or review one of these suggested companies: Apple Inc. or Toyota Motor Corporation.  The student will conduct a strategic analysis including (at a minimum):

  • a SWOT Analysis,
  • a Competitive Environment Analysis, and
  • the current performance and status of the company.

From that analysis the create a strategic direction, including (at a minimum):

  • a mission and vision,
  • the strategic pathway to success for the company,
  • the value chain for the company,
  • the organizational structure that will enable success,
  • an outline of how each functional area of the company will execute the strategy, and

A set of four to six SMART Goals for a typical employee within the company that will align with the company’s strategy

Is it ethical to prosecute a person for having marijuana in one state as a criminal act, tainting their record for life, while in another state individuals can possess, sell, and use marijuana without penalty? Explain.

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Today, marijuana has been legalized in 28 states and the District of Columbia either for medicinal purposes or recreational use.

  1. What does “legalized for medicinal and recreational purposes” mean for employers? Describe impact on employer-employee relations, employee-employee relations, and employee-customer relations.
  2. The employer can regulate what occurs on business premises and in the workplace, but is it ethical for the employer to try to restrict employee behavior outside the workplace? Explain.
  3. Is it ethical to prosecute a person for having marijuana in one state as a criminal act, tainting their record for life, while in another state individuals can possess, sell, and use marijuana without penalty? Explain.

Part B. Culture and culture wars.

  1. Provide an example of a “culture war” hot button topic. Explain the ethical issues defended by the opposing sides. Do not use the example given in the Wk6A PPT.
  2. Provide an example for both a surface-level and a deep-level culture issues that could result in an ethical dilemma for a supervisor or manager.

Part C. White Privilege or Class Privilege.

  1. Provide an example that demonstrates the difference between “white privilege” and class privilege.
  2. Provide an example where “white privilege” and class privilege overlap or are the same.

c. Explain, using an example, how white privilege or class privilege has provided barriers to racial or ethnic advancement.

Describe an appropriate supply chain management framework. Use this framework to discuss the key impacts and implications of Covid-19 on supply chain management. Using an example from an Omantel, evaluate how that organization has managed its supply chain during the epidemic

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In simple words, describe an appropriate supply chain management framework. Use this framework to discuss the key impacts and implications of Covid-19 on supply chain management.
Using an example from an Omantel, evaluate how that organization has managed its supply chain during the epidemic (for e.g: by the support from the government, the sea ports were 100% operating whereas they were operating less than 30% previously which supported Omantel but total shutdown of flights badly impacted Oman Air) and give more examples on both..
Comment briefly on any lessons you can identify for the organization and Supply Chain Management

In simple words, describe and discuss how consumer preference and behaviour has an impact on product development and design. (Please refer to theories, frameworks and models as appropriate).
Using a product or service from Omantel and Oman Air, explain how the design of this product/service has changed to meet a change in consumer preference and sophistication and/or market requirement.

Using appropriate theories, frameworks and models, discuss how advancement of technology has an impact on the operations of business.
Select a case study operation which has been influenced by technology . Briefly describe the business model/value proposition.

Discuss in detail how their operations were changed or enhanced by the application of technology (for e.g. in Oamntel, the outlets were totally shutted down but the revenue increased because of outdoor sales, using Omantel App, the consumer were in contact with the company and deliveries were done to door step).

In simple words, describe why a Balanced Scorecard might be a useful performance improvement tool.
for Omantel and Oman Air, put the Balanced Scorecard to work. Build an outline Balanced Scorecard which could enable managers to translate strategy into specific goals. Identify appropriate measures for each of the four perspective. Your answers must show clear linkages between the strategy, goals and appropriate measures.
Identify potential challenges for the organization if it were to implement a balanced scorecard.

 

Discuss whether AB Electrolux can compete with local Chinese consumer manufacturers. Discuss the three leading perspectives on strategy, and how this strategy tripod influences Electrolux.

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Review the corporate strategy of AB Electrolux.
As the social and demographic trends continue to evolve so do the opportunities afforded to Electrolux. The most significant demographic shift globally is the growing middle class in Asia, which includes families with incomes between US$6,000 and US$30,000. It is estimated that by 2030 there will be 3 billion more people in the global middle class than there were in 2013.(Ernst & Young, 2013)
Correlated with rising incomes worldwide, home ownership has also increased at a substantial rate giving rise to increased demand for consumer durables such as refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. (Electrolux, 2013)

Use Barney’s VRIO framework to analyze the competencies of Electrolux.

Discuss whether AB Electrolux can compete with local Chinese consumer manufacturers.
Discuss the three leading perspectives on strategy, and how this strategy tripod influences Electrolux.
Identify Porter’s four generic strategies. Discuss which of these would work best for Electrolux.
What is the corporate culture of Electrolux? Discuss two distinct attributes of culture within the organization.

Discuss at least TWO potential risks that the company from the scenario may encounter in entering the new market and describe the impact to the company. Conduct a SWOT analysis of the company in the scenario by identifying at least two internal strengths

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Discuss at least TWO potential risks that the company from the scenario may encounter in entering the new market and describe the impact to the company.

Conduct a SWOT analysis of the company in the scenario by identifying at least two internal strengths.

Conduct a SWOT analysis of the company in the scenario by identifying at least two internal weaknesses.

Conduct a SWOT analysis of the company in the scenario by identifying at least two external opportunities.

Conduct a SWOT analysis of the company in the scenario by identifying at least two external threats   Based on the SWOT analysis from B1 – B4, identify TWO strategic recommendations for the company.

Refer to Case: Shirley Ng. You are the career coach at the career center.  How would you intervene and help if you were to work with Shirley? What has happened to her

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Tony lives with his wife, Shirley, and two children (a boy at age 5 and a girl at 7).  The couple purchased their 4-room flat shortly after they were married, and they put a great deal into what Tony calls their ‘dream house’.

Since giving birth to the younger son, Shirley has quit her job as an account clerk. She stays at home as a full-time wife and mother. Shocked by the news that her husband has lost his job, the idea of returning to the workforce has surfaced in her mind. Tony disagrees to her idea as he is concerned about the schooling and caring for the children.

One day Shirley passed by a Career Connects career center.  She decided to take a bold step. She walked in wanting to talk to someone and to find out if there are any useful services, information, and resource.

Refer to Case: Shirley Ng. You are the career coach at the career center.  How would you intervene and help if you were to work with Shirley? What has happened to her? Apply no more than two (2) models or theories only for conceptualization of the case and suggest practical steps you would help Shirley to address her career concerns and guide her.

Obtain information on the structure of economic, political, legal and cultural institutions in chosen country, and then create a SWOT analysis for a hypothetical company that manufacturers and markets pre-packaged food products and/or consumer goods.

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Obtain information on the structure of economic, political, legal and cultural institutions in chosen country, and then create a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis for a hypothetical company that manufacturers and markets pre-packaged food products and/or consumer goods (think Kraft, Nestle, Proctor and Gamble and other large MNE in those industries).

Paper must be typed and consist of 4 double-spaced pages not including the cover page, appendices, maps and bibliography. The font size must be 12pt, the page margins one inch on all sides, and the pages must be numbered (do not number the cover page). All appendices and maps must be placed at the end of paper in an appendix (before the bibliography) and appropriately referenced within the paper. Must use a minimum of six (6)references for paper, including at least four (4)recently published articles(within the last 3 years).

Determine the influence the implementation of the ERP systems has on the performance of the firms  Establish the criteria utilized by SMEs to select the best ERP system. Assess the consequences of selecting the wrong ERP system.

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Determine the influence the implementation of the ERP systems has on the performance of the firms.

Establish the criteria utilized by SMEs to select the best ERP system.

Assess the consequences of selecting the wrong ERP system.

Determine what influences the choice of factors when implementing the ERP systems.

Draw the impact of the ERP system by asking the participants to provide detailed accounts of how the systems influence the performance of their firms.

Determine how the company balance the influence of the ERP system to ensure smooth running of activities.

Determine the positive impacts of ERP systems on the performance of the companies.

Determine how the company previous running of operations can affect the effectiveness of an ERP system.

Determine whether the selection of the best ERP system is a guarantee that a company will perform better.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of core team motivation theory and how this affects team dynamics using relevant academic theory and models.

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Demonstrate a thorough understanding of core team motivation theory and how this affects team dynamics using relevant academic theory and models.

Demonstrate an understanding of the different aspects of communication and to assess their effectiveness for teams you have experience of and for your own development.

Evaluate your own communication behaviour and recognise its impact on others.