What are the weaknesses of interviewing, and how can interviewing be used effectively in selecting employees?Do you feel the interview is always an accurate depiction of the employee you could possibly land?

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Mktg 2210 assign

1. The strenuous and at times gruesome process of completing a Business Plan can be extremely hectic and stressful. It is something you cannot just jump up and do, for it requires careful planning and diligent work. How do you feel about having completed a project of this magnitude? If you had to do another one, would you do anything differently? Would you approach it differently? Do you plan to utilize this one? Please answer in two to three paragraphs.

2. In two paragraphs answer both questions.What are the weaknesses of interviewing, and how can interviewing be used effectively in selecting employees?Do you feel the interview is always an accurate depiction of the employee you could possibly land?

3. In two paragraphs, define delegation of authority in small business. Include manifestations of weakness in delegation, and benefits to be realized. Further explain how much do you feel fear and trust will play a role in you delegating in your business.

Do Sophia and Hal have valid grounds for asking Jack to sign a non compete agreement’?

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Sophia and Hal

Questions

1. Do Sophia and Hal have valid grounds for asking Jack to sign a non compete agreement’?

2. Assume Jack signs the non compete agreement. Two years later, he opens a restaurant five miles away. If Hal then sues for breach of the non compete, what arguments might Jack raise?

3. Are Hal and Sophia’s demands reasonable’? Do you think the recipes constitute trade secrets?

4. What compromise might be met that would be legal, ethical, and fair’? Can you think of a business solution that would help Jack, Hal, and Sophia resolve their differences?

Wallie’s Western Wear is a retailer of western style clothing that produces all of its own products. Wallie and Wanda, the owners, want to incorporate a system to solve quality problems and understand they need to start with their customers. What suggestions would be helpful for this process?

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Business Question

1.Quite naturally, there are stark differences in service and manufacturing businesses. You’ve either chose one or the other for your plan. You may have components of both. In two to three paragraphs, describe your own characteristics that make you better fit for either a service or a manufacturing business. What characteristics do you have and what characteristics do you need to improve to be better at your choice?

2.Wallie’s Western Wear is a retailer of western style clothing that produces all of its own products. Wallie and Wanda, the owners, want to incorporate a system to solve quality problems and understand they need to start with their customers. What suggestions would be helpful for this process?

The second article seems to take a left hand turn and starts talking about why long articles is so important. Do you agree with the argument that a lot of content is a key to developing trust? Why or why not?

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Digital marketing

For this assignment and all assignments, to receive an A, you need to:

  • Show evidence that you read the readings and/or watched the videos.
  • Type your answers in complete sentences with good grammar and no errors.

Then answer the following questions:

1. Why is ethical marketing important?

2. The first article lists 5 steps to creating ethical marketing. After reading the second article, list one more step to creating ethical marketing and list why it should be on the list.

3. The second article seems to take a left hand turn and starts talking about why long articles is so important. Do you agree with the argument that a lot of content is a key to developing trust? Why or why not?

4. Think about the brands you are loyal to. Pick two brands you trust. After some self-examination, why do you trust them? Now list one brand that has lost your trust. Explain why you don’t trust them any longer. Include a few sentences for this answer. Don’t just answer in one quick sentence.

5. People were offended by this ad. Social media erupted about it in a super negative way. The ad was pulled immediately. The brand apologized.

This YouTube link seems to keep breaking. If it doesn’t work for you, try this: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=dove+chocolate+commercial Then watch the commercial entitled

DOVE® Chocolate – Each and Every Day ad

 

What’s the difference between the two ads that made one offensive and unethical? Do you agree with public opinion? Why or why not? Write a solid paragraph or two here.

 

Write 2 essays each essay 4 – 5 paragraphs on social entrepreneurship with references.

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Social entrepreneurship

Write 2 essays each essay 4 – 5 paragraphs on social entrepreneurship with references.

Based on your company’s size, competitive standing, and market size, make a judgment on when you believe that your company will be a “mature” company, growing at a rate less than the economy.

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Corporate finance

Make an estimate of the value of the business and the value of equity and compare to the current market price.

5.Re-estimate the value of the business and the value of equity, with changes that you see as feasible and necessary in investment, financing, and dividend policies.

6.Value (Price) your company, relative to how other companies in the sector are being valued (priced).

Framework for analysis –

4.Terminal value

  • a. Based on your company’s size, competitive standing, and market size, make a judgment on when you believe that your company will be a “mature” company, growing at a rate less than the economy.
  • b. Adjust the rest of the firm (risk, debt ratio, cost of capital, excess returns, and effective tax rates) to reflect its status as a mature company.

5.From DCF value to equity value per share

  • a. Add cash, cross holdings, and any other non operating assets (that you have not counted yet) to your discounted cash flow value to get to the value of the firm.
  • b. Subtract debt, the estimated value of any consolidated companies, and the expected liabilities from lawsuits from the firm value to get to value of equity.
  • c. Subtract out the value of employee/management options from the equity value to get to the value of common equity.
  • d. Divide by the number of shares to get to the value of equity per share.

6.Relative valuation

  • a. Choose the firms that you believe are most comparable to your firm, for pricing purposes.
  • b. Decide on a multiple that best fits how these companies are being priced.
  • c. Collect information on the variables that are the drivers of this multiple.
  • d. Controlling for differences between your firm and the comparable firms on the variables make a judgment on whether your company is fairly priced.

 

The company is Costco

Where is the company positioned today? Is it a favorable position? Or is it an unfavorable position? What does this position mean for the company?

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PERCEPTUAL MAPS MATRIX

1 Briefly describe the purpose of the matrix ——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

2 Select dimensions/categories for X -axis and Y- Axis. ——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

3 Develop two Perceptual Maps.

4  The 1st map should show how the company is perceived today. Show the Matrix and its results. • To support your analysis, be sure to cite sources ——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

5  Copy and paste the Matrix with its results to the body of the Word document.

6 Evaluate the results with strategic implications for the company.——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

7  The 2nd map must show how the company should be perceived tomorrow. Show the Matrix and its results. • To support your analysis, be sure to cite sources ——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

8 Copy and paste the Matrix with its results to the body of the Word document.

9 Evaluate the results with strategic implications for the company.——–> 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

Use the MBA Perceptual template provided in the Excel sheet attached. With the following instructions:

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You may include up to 10 product categories in this Template’s Perceptual Map.

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Enter the X-axis and Y-axis dimensions. For example, if developing a map for frozen foods, your X axis could range from “low calorie” to “high calorie,” while the Y axis ranges from “low cost” to “high cost.”

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Enter in the products you wish to compare (up to 10); in the example, these products would be different brands of frozen foods available for purchase. After entering in the products, rate each factor on a scale of 1 to 9. In our example, extremely low calorie would receive a score of 1 or 2, and likewise extremely high calorie should receive a score of 8 or 9.

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To enhance this analysis, you could mentally draw a line (or two lines) of best fit (through products) and identify areas along the line that do not have (in this example) frozen food products near the line. In this analysis, blank areas of the map are typically the most advantageous for new product creation. Any products that fall well above or below the line, may be over or under serving customers and should be examined closely. Do not blindly follow this rule of thumb however since, for example, a very expensive product may be well off the projected best fit line and yet serve its small customer base quite well. You may with this Template wish to develop several perceptual maps changing your X and Y dimensions. For example, if you are a large food processor, you could examine frozen foods on dimensions other than the ones used here, or you could examine dairy products or any other related products. Simply cut and paste your existing map into Power Point then enter your data for a new map.

To write the Strategic implications, you must ask these questions and answer them with 2 to 3 paragraphs. 400-500 words. Need (3) Three in-text citations and (3) three references.

Based on the results,

– Where is the company positioned today?

– Is it a favorable position? Or is it an unfavorable position?

– What does this position mean for the company?

 

Note: If the company is in a significantly unfavorable/bad position, then this is something you would need to present solutions and recommendations. APA references

Develop an idea for a prospective small business and select a name for the company. Identify its key competitors and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of one of the competitors.

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Week 4 Assignment – Creating a Small Business

Too often, entrepreneurs brimming with optimism and enthusiasm launch businesses destined for failure because their founders never stop to define a workable strategy that sets them apart from their competition (1).

Overview

With this assignment, you have the opportunity to take your creative ideas to the next level and begin to develop a strategy that will form the foundation for a successful business.

Instructions

Write a 3–4 page paper in which you:

  1. Develop an idea for a prospective small business and select a name for the company.
  2. Identify its key competitors and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of one of the competitors.
  3. Prepare a mission statement that encompasses the purpose of the business and considers its target market.
  4. Identify the ownership form for this business, taking into consideration tax implications, liability exposure, managerial ability, and cost of formation.
  5. Include at least two references outside the textbook. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the Strayer Library or review the Bachelor of Business Administration Library Guide.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Develop a strategic plan to create a new small business.
Sources
  1. Norman M. Scarborough. 2015. Entrepreneurship and Effective Small Business Management. p. 106.

What is most important in delivering change in your organization? Explain.

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Walmart

What is most important in delivering change in your organization? Explain.

Find current companies who are doing a great job demonstrating and excelling in the field of OB. Examine your topic from different industries if/when possible.

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MG 520 Organizational Theory and Behavior

Topic creating a Diverse Workplace

Using this topic, you complete the assignment with the specifics below. This assignment aims to highlight the best practices of companies, groups, organizations of the topic of your choice. You must have a thesis statement that is focused on answering a research question or solving a problem that you are interested in.

Recommendations for this Assignment:

  1. Benchmark research – find current companies who are doing a great job demonstrating and excelling in the field of OB. Examine your topic from different industries if/when possible.

Required Paper Format:

  • Executive Summary
  • Foundation – background on your topic, why it’s important, and explain the benefits that can be seen.
  • Research – Find relevant experts, business leaders, gurus, companies, who have knowledge on your topic. The key to excellent writing is to transition in and out of paragraphs in the research section.
  • Summary – Recap findings, reinforce benefits.
  • Alphabetized Resource Page
  • The executive summary is really three paragraphs
    • P1 – Purpose of report, expand/explain the topic you are researching
    • P2 – Details of your research, scope of topic and summarize the findings from your research
    • P3 – Uses and benefits of this research