Develop a compensation proposal for the CEO that would be competitive with offers from rival firms attempting to lure the CEO away.

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CASE STUDY

Citation: Cox, M. Z., & Crocker, R. M. (2018). Green Leaf Grocery – Executive Compensation Case Study. Journal of Business Case Studies (JBCS), 14(1), 11-16. https://doi.org/10.19030/jbcs.v14i1.10108

Refer to the “How To Analyze a Case Study” information provided in the Course Information Module.

Here are the questions/issues from the case study your case analysis should address. Your submission should NOT be a question/answer approach, but rather an integrated case study detailing your analysis and recommendations.

Develop a compensation proposal for the CEO that would be competitive with offers from rival firms attempting to lure the CEO away. The compensation proposal should be a “total compensation” package in that it addresses all facets of total compensation (e.g. salary, bonuses, benefits, and perks that are consistent with someone of this stature).

Ensure that the company has a successful IPO and that there is continuity in top leadership for the next five years.
Align the interest of the CEO with the stockholders of the firm.
Reward the CEO for reasonable risk-taking and growth of the firm.

Last, the board has come under criticism from employees and die-hard customers who see the company culture moving away from its early “family firm” roots and becoming more corporate. The board is worried that there will be a negative reaction to what might be perceived as an “excessive compensation plan” by some. They would like to know if you have any creative solutions that might help alleviate that criticism.

When comparing various divisions within a company, describe what problems can arise from evaluating divisions that have different accounting methods, as described in Chapter 11 of your text.

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Evaluating Performance

When comparing various divisions within a company, describe what problems can arise from evaluating divisions that have different accounting methods, as described in Chapter 11 of your text. Cite three examples of accounting methods that could cause divisions’ profits to differ. Your initial post should be 200-250 words.

 

What kind of company is Midwest Education? What are its most important values? There appear to be at least two different viewpoints represented. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

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CASE STUDY

Fischer, A. K. (2013). Resolving Healthcare Issues In Compliance With The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act. Journal of Business Case Studies (JBCS), 9(6), 449-456. https://doi.org/10.19030/jbcs.v9i6.8190Links to an external site.

Refer to the “How To Analyze a Case Study” information provided in the Course Information Module.

Here are the questions/issues from the case study your case analysis should address. Your submission should NOT be a question/answer approach, but rather an integrated case study detailing your analysis and recommendations.

What kind of company is Midwest Education? What are its most important values?
There appear to be at least two different viewpoints represented. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
What outcomes would you expect if one or the other of these viewpoints is adopted?
Is there some way to resolve the differences in these viewpoints?

In the conflict aftermath, what can the administration do to rebuild morale and reunite the academic areas to allow them to work together as a team? Is the compensation plan of Turrentine externally and/or internally aligned?

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CASE STUDY

Boyles, W., Stark, C., & Livingston, T. (2008). The greedy seven. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 14(5), 61+. Retrieved from http://bi.galegroup.com.ezproxy.library.berkeley.org/global/article/GALE%7CA179978351/c937c36e45731bf7026bc7c4ffdb26f0?u=berkeleycoll

Refer to the “How To Analyze a Case Study” information provided in the Course Information Module.

Here are the questions/issues from the case study your case analysis should address. Your submission should NOT be a question/answer approach, but rather an integrated case study detailing your analysis and recommendations.

In the conflict aftermath, what can the administration do to rebuild morale and reunite the academic areas to allow them to work together as a team?
Is the compensation plan of Turrentine externally and/or internally aligned?
Should the administration try to externally or internally align the compensation plan?

Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT. Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.

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Collaborative Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) (100 points)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular in both business and everyday life.

  • Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT.
  • Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.
  • Select a company and explain how the organization has benefited from the IoT. Detail specific examples of how the company benefited.
  • How has the IoT been impacted by the pandemic? Explain specific examples.

Instructions :

1-well-written report should be 5 pages in length, not including the title and reference pages.

2-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.

3-Use 7th edition academic writing standards and APA style guidelines,

4- Cite at least two peer-reviewed references as appropriate in addition to the textbook. ( 4 references)

5- be sure to answer all questions

6- 0% plagiarism

7- Find the PPT and some benefit references and rubric and textbook name Pollard, C., Turban, E., & Wood, G. (2018). Information technology for management: On-demand strategies for performance, growth, and sustainability (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 978-1118890790; eBook ASIN: B07F7R7L6K

8- some benefit references

Chapter 4: Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things in Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability

 

Explain how critical thinking for decision making is applicable to the scenario. Use evidence to support your explanations. What makes critical thinking crucial for decision making?

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Critical Thinking for Business Decisions

Overview

Business leaders are often faced with situations that require swift but responsible decisions. You’ve learned how critical thinking is more than simply evaluating the pros and cons of a situation. It is a method that engages broad thinking abilities that include brainstorming, data analysis, creativity, collaboration, and reflection. The ability to adapt to ever-changing conditions through critical thinking and decision making is key to capitalizing on market upturns and staying afloat during economic declines.

As part of this course, you will complete a series of assignments.

Prompt

For this assignment, analyze the diversification strategy of either Disney or Kimberly-Clark using the documents linked within your Soomo webtext. Explain how critical thinking applies to decision making based on your review of a real-world scenario. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

  • Application: Explain how critical thinking for decision making is applicable to the scenario. Use evidence to support your explanations.
    • What makes critical thinking crucial for decision making?
  • Analysis: Explain how information (such as facts, opinions, and published reports) is used to determine or establish the context. Use evidence to support your explanations.
    • Why do you think the company reached the decision to diversify?
    • What steps do you believe were taken? Explain your response using sources found during the research of your selected company.
  • Conclusion and related outcomes: Describe the role of logic, evidence, and arguments in the company’s decision-making process.
    • Was the decision to expand products, services, or value chain successful? Why or why not?

To begin, choose one of the following to focus on for this assignment and review the corresponding document provided in the Soomo webtext.

  • Kimberly-Clark
  • Disney: https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/walt-disney-company-announces-strategic-reorganization/
  • Guidelines for Submission
  • Complete the Critical Thinking for Business Decisions worksheet in your Soomo webtext, download your completed work, and submit it in Brightspace for instructor feedback. You should write using a professional voice, and any sources should be cited according to APA style. Your assignment must be between 400 and 800 words in length.

Provide a detailed response, outlining information as to how we meet each of the minimum qualifications listed.

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Detailed Response for Minimum Qualifications

Provide a detailed response, outlining information as to how we meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

1. Three (3) years of experience providing court reporting services for public meetings, trials and hearings.
2. Prior service experience with a government agency.
3. The bidder must be licensed or registered by Court Reporters Board of California. (ANSWER) the employed court reporter (ECR) providing the services will be registered by Court Reporters Board of California. The ECR is to be determined and will be provided upon winning bid award.
4. The bidder must be located in California.

Differentiate between various network types and functions. Examine protocols and network capabilities, and why a business manager should understand these.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

For Your Success

In this module, we examine the importance of networks to communication and sharing information. We will explore network basics that managers should understand in order to make effective decisions on network-related investments. We will also cover some network technologies businesses can use to improve processes and decision making.

Learning Outcomes

  • Differentiate between various network types and functions.
  • Examine protocols and network capabilities, and why a business manager should understand these.
  • Articulate the importance and impact of mobile networks on business.
  • Analyze the business uses of collaborative technologies and the Internet of Things.

Readings

Required:

Chapter 4: Networks, Collaborative Technology, and the Internet of Things in Information Technology for Management: On-Demand Strategies for Performance, Growth, and Sustainability

Dustdar, S., Nepal, S., & Joshi, J. (2019). Introduction to the Special Section on Advances in Internet-based Collaborative Technologies. ACM Transactions on Internet Technology (TOIT) – Special Section on Advances in Internet-Based Collaborative Technologies, 19(3), 1–4.https://doi.org/10.1145/3361071

Aljeraisy, A., Barati, M., Rana, O., & Perera, C. (2021). Privacy laws and privacy by design schemes for the Internet of Things: A developer’s perspective. ACM Computing Surveys, 54(5), 102.

Wang, C., Kuo, J., Yang, D., & Chen, W. (2020). Collaborative social internet of things in mobile edge networks. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 7(12), 11473–11491.

Collaborative Technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular in both business and everyday life.

  • Explain what the Internet of Things (IoT) is and provide a brief history, in your own words, of the IoT.
  • Discuss the potential impact that IoT can have on how people live.
  • Select a company and explain how the organization has benefited from the IoT. Detail specific examples of how the company benefited.
  • How has the IoT been impacted by the pandemic? Explain specific examples.

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 academic writing standards and APA style guidelines, citing at least 3 references as appropriate. Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

  • Must have an introduction and conclusion.

 

Evaluate the control chart and process metrics using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods. Determine whether the process could benefit from the use of Six Sigma, Lean, or other tools.

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Assessment Information

This assessment has three parts in the one deliverable. You will be able to submit this assessment after you’ve completed the Reflection assignments in Competency 1. There is a Competency 1 – Assessment Submission that appears in the course.

Assessment Directions

Select a process from an organization you work for or are familiar with. You will also use this process and organization in your assessments for Competency 2 and 3.

Part 1:

Create a new Word doc for the elements of this assignment.

Evaluate your process using 1 of the following:

  • Use the lean concept to find ways to eliminate waste and improve the process.
  • Use SPC or Six Sigma to reduce defects or variances in the process.

Add your evaluation to your Word doc with the header “Process Evaluation.”

Continue to Pt 2: Control Chart and Process Metrics.

Part 2:

Evaluation of Control Chart and Process Metrics

Complete the following in Excel:

  • Calculate the defined process metrics including variation and process capability.
  • Develop and display a control chart for the process.

Evaluate the control chart and process metrics using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods. Determine whether the process could benefit from the use of Six Sigma, Lean, or other tools. (Include all calculation and charts.)

Write your evaluation in your assignment Word doc under the header “Evaluation of Control Chart and Process Metrics.”

Continue to Pt. 3: Executive Summary.

Part 3:

Write a 700-word executive summary that includes the following:

  • A summary of the Process Evaluation (using either Lean or SPC or Six Sigma)
  • A summary of the Evaluation of Control Chart and Process metrics based on SPC methods
  • A summary of your evaluation of whether the process would benefit from the use of Six Sigma, Lean, or other tools
  • A description of the SPC project and recommendations for improvements

Add your summary to your Word doc with the header, “Executive Summary.”

 

Which growth strategies have been pursued by Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in the past? Which strategies do you believe will be most successful for the two firms in the future? Why?

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

Part-A: Case Study Max Marks- 7.5

Read the Chapter Case Study “The Coffee Wars” from Chapter No- 2 “Developing Marketing Strategies and a Marketing Plan” Page: – 58 and 59 given in your textbook/E- book – “Marketing” (8th ed.) by Dhruv. Grewal and Michael Levy (2022) and answer the following Questions:

  1. Perform a SWOT analysis for Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. Based on your analysis, in which company would you invest? Justify your answer.(2.5 Marks)
  1. Which growth strategies have been pursued by Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in the past? Which strategies do you believe will be most successful for the two firms in the future? Why? .(2.5 Marks)
  1. Which marketing metrics would be most helpful for an executive in charge of developing new products for a coffee chain? .(2.5 Marks)

Part-B: Critical Thinking Max Marks- 7.5

Reading required: – Read Chapter 1, 3 and 6 carefully and then answer the following questions based on your understanding.

  1. Based on the differences discussed between needs and wants in Chapter-1, when companies that sell coffee and develop their marketing strategy, do you think they concentrate on satisfying their customers’ needs or wants? If yes how? What about a utility company, such as the Saudi Electricity company? A humanitarian agency, such as King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center? Critically examine. Chapter-1. (2.5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)
  1. As an intern for Starbucks, you have been asked to develop a social media campaign for a new latte. The objective of the campaign is to increase awareness and trial of this new line. Use the listen-analyze-do framework discussed in Ch-3 to outline a new campaign. Chapter-3 (2.5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)
  2. You are planning to go for a Thursday night outing at a fine restaurant with your friends. When evaluating different alternatives, how you can differentiate between the universal set, the retrieval set, and the evoked set discussed in Chapter-6. From which set of alternatives point of view, most likely you would choose the restaurant? Explain. Chapter-6 (2.5 Marks) (Minimum 150 words)

Important Notes: –

  • For each question, you need to answer not in less than 150 Words.
  • Support your answers with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles etc.
  • Use APA style for writing references