Explain the structural features of that industry that generate either high or low profitability. How are structural changes likely to impact competition and profitability in these industries? Is this industry attractive for investment? Why or why not?

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Module 03: Industry Analysis

To prepare for this assignment, review Figures 3.3, p.65 from your textbook. Complete an Industry Analysis for two different industries then compare these industries by answering the following questions.

  1. Detail a Porter’s Five Forces framework with a graphic representation, like Figure 3.3, (p.65), and a written explanation in relation to the Five Forces for both industries.
  2. Use the results from the Porter’s Five Forces framework to explain the reasons why profitability is what it is in the two different industries expressed as high, intermediate, or low.
  3. Explain the structural features of that industry that generate either high or low profitability.
  4. How are structural changes likely to impact competition and profitability in these industries? Is this industry attractive for investment? Why or why not?

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

• Be 4 to 5 pages in length, which does not include the required title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.

• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.

• It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the Turnitin Originality Check before submitting it to your instructor for grading. If you are unsure how to submit an assignment into the Originality Check tool, review the Turnitin Originality Check—Student Guide for step-by-step instructions.

• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Research the zero trust model. Write a report that describes the following: How zero trust incorporates least privilege access through role-based access control (RBAC) and/or attribute-based access control (ABAC).

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Discussion

Zero trust is a security stance for networking based on not trusting any users, devices, or applications by default, even those that are already on the network.

The zero trust model uses identity and access management (IAM) as a foundation for an organization’s security program.

For this assignment:

  1. Research the zero trust model.
  2. Write a report that describes the following:
    • The purpose of zero trust and what differentiates it from other security models
    • An overview of how zero trust works in a network environment
    • How zero trust incorporates least privilege access through role-based access control (RBAC) and/or attribute-based access control (ABAC)

Select an article from the Saudi Digital Library related to the course content. Read the article and understand the key points. Discuss how they are related to the local Saudi virtual management styles and procedures.

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E-commerce Department

In this assignment you need to do the following: (Due by Week 3)

  1. Select an article from the Saudi Digital Library related to the course content
    1. You can refer to the course syllabus for help.
  2. Read the article and understand the key points
  3. Write a summary of the article (250-300 words)
    1. Use your own words. Do not copy and paste from the article.
    2. Your summary must be a stand-alone piece of work
    3. Be clear and up to the point.
    4. State the main points of the article.
    5. Discuss how they are related to the local Saudi virtual management styles and procedures.
  4. Upload it to the assignment link on Black Board
    1. Use this template
    2. It should be done during week 3

Identify and explain logistics definitions and concepts that are relevant to managing the supply chain. Identify how organizations can use supply chains to compete in terms of time, cost, quality, and sustainability.

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MGT322- Logistic Management

2.1 Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and explain logistics definitions and concepts that are relevant to managing the supply chain.
  • Identify how organizations can use supply chains to compete in terms of time, cost, quality, and sustainability.
  • Explain how supply chains are structured.

2.2 Action Required:

  • Watch the short video at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZPO5RclZEo

2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

  • What is inbound logistics and outbound logistics?

2.4 Instructions

  • Answer the question in the test your knowledge section.
  • Post your answer on the discussion board using the discussion link below

What are some reasons that both technology improvement and technology diffusion exhibit an S-shaped curve?

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Management of technology

What are some reasons that both technology improvement and technology diffusion exhibit an S-shaped curve?

Critically examine the main issue/s raised in the selected article, using both academic theories, and empirical evidence to either agree or disagree with the topics discussed by the author/s.

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HRM7505- Human Resource Development

Critically examine the main issue/s raised in the selected article, using both academic theories, and empirical evidence to either agree or disagree with the topics discussed by the author/s. Each group will summarise their work should not exceed 1,500 words and have 10 minutes to present their findings and 5 minutes for questions.

What role does emotional intelligence play in leadership? Find a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed empirical research articles that will help you answer your question.

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Emotional intelligence and leadership – what role does emotional intelligence play in leadership?

1. Think of a question related to the topic of leadership; it can be anything that your group is interested in as long as it is related to leadership.

2. Find a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed empirical research articles that will help you answer your question.

3. Synthesize and summarize the findings derived from these empirical articles in the form of a short report (maximum 1200 words, not counting references or the cover page)

The report should begin with a brief introduction to the topic/question, which may include a definition, an outline of why this is important for organizational functioning, the impacts that it may have on employees and the organization as a whole, etc.

4. Include a list of references using a partial APA 7 style

Compare your top 5 strengths to the Four Domains of Leadership chart. Of the four domains of leadership, where do your strengths fall? What are your one or two biggest areas? Do the findings surprise you? What does this say about you as a leader?

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The Four Domains of Leadership

Refer to your StrengthsFinder results and the 3610 Leadership charts file in D2L.

  1. Compare your top 5 strengths to the Four Domains of Leadership chart. Of the four domains of leadership, where do your strengths fall? What are your one or two biggest areas? Do the findings surprise you? What does this say about you as a leader? Answer in 5-8 complete sentences.

 

  1. Of the leadership theories we discussed in class (you can also look at the theories in the leadership chart on D2L), which two concepts most match your leadership strengths? Consider both your Top 5 strengths and your dominant domains of leadership discussed in question 1 to formulate your answer. Answer in 5-8 complete sentences.

 

  1. Of the five styles of leadership represented in the Blake and Mouton Leadership Grid, which style is most in line with your leadership strengths? Please explain using an example of how you would use your leadership style in the workplace. Answer in 3-4 complete sentences.

To which extent do you agree or disagree with the author point of view “that internal customers’ needs are important as externals to create a true quality environment” and Why?

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Management Question

Assignment Question(s):

  1. In your own words, summarize the article. ( 150 – 200 words ) ( 5 marks )
  2. To which extent do you agree or disagree with the author point of view “that internal customers’ needs are important as externals to create a true quality environment” and Why? ( 150 – 200 words ) ( 5 marks )
  3. Discuss the tools needed to operate within the new environment as indicated by the author. ( 150 – 200 words) ( 5 mark )

What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management.

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Strategic Management MGT401

Critical Thinking:

Question 1. (8 marks)

What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management.    3 marks (max 350 words)

Give an example of a learning organization from the SAUDI market. Describe the mission statement and vision of this organization. In which way this organization is considered a learning organization? Is it successful? What are the main problems faced by this organization to implement this approach?   Justify.  5 marks (max 350 words)

 

Question 2. (7 marks)

Refer to Porter’s forces driving industry competition to answer the following questions: (max 500 words)

  1. In your opinion, what is/are the most important force(s) in Porter’s industry forces? Why? 1 mark
  2. What determines the level of competitive intensity in an industry? 1 mark
  3. How can a decision maker identify strategic factors in a corporation’s external international environment? 1 mark
  4. What are the main limits and drawbacks of Porter’s forces? 1 mark
  5. Choose an example of an organization from the Saudi market and draw the matrix of Porter’s forces. What is the main force in this case? Assess the competitive advantage of your chosen organization in relation to these forces. Suggest solutions to improve its position in the market 3 marks

 

Note. To improve your answers, you are requested to use at least 5 recent scientific references, following the APA style.