Is GOALZ affected by globalization? If so, how? What other major workforce issues are evident in this case? Do you believe that GOALZ needs a human resource professional? Explain your answer to Faisal and Faris .

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Case study

Read the case given below and answer the questions:

Faisal and Faris founded GOALZ, a sporting goods and equipment store and manufacturer, 10 years ago. Faisal and Faris had always been sports enthusiasts. As stellar athletes through high school and college, these twin brothers knew they wanted to open a business that catered to the leisure sporting industry.

Shortly after graduating from college, they presented to a bank the business plan they had developed as part of their small-business entrepreneurial course. They were given a loan, and with SAR 15,000 they had saved between them, they started the company. Initially, they were the only two employees.

Within the first six months of business, Faisal and Faris added three employees to help deal with a new contract they had just won. By the end of their first year, the company had more than SAR 300,000 in revenues and six employees.

Faisal and Faris were pleased with their initial success, but they anticipated more competitors and knew they had to diversify their product lines. As they did, it became apparent that they needed to add a couple of locations to better serve their growing customer base, as well as hire more people to meet customer demand.

They now have 125 employees, 3 suburban branches, and annual revenues approaching SAR 10 million. Overlooking their LAGOON, where employees try out new water gear (kayaks, swim fins, wet suits, racing suits, goggles), Faris says to Faisal, “Maybe we are getting too old for this.

Kareem asked me if we could make a corner of the lunchroom into a babysitting place. Said we’d be work/life friendly. We’ve always been that, right?” They head outside to the GREEN, their golf supply area, and pass a few people who smile and nod. Faisal comments, “I don’t even know everyone who works here anymore. Amna in personnel asked me about an insurance file claim on Jood from her optometrist. I don’t even know who Jood is or why we have vision insurance. Amna talked about ‘human resources issues.”

Faris offers, “Last week I played racquetball with Asad.” Faisal frowns and Faris goes on, “Sure, you know Asad. He runs that football club in Abha. He was bragging about their strategic new human resources manager.”

Faisal picks up the new goggles and says, TRY THIS OUT. “This golf club is a strategic advantage. What is a strategic human resource?”

Q1. Is GOALZ affected by globalization? If so, how?

Q2. What other major workforce issues are evident in this case?

Q3. Do you believe that GOALZ needs a human resource professional? Explain your answer to Faisal and Faris .

Q4. What are the challenges of Strategic Human Resource Management?

 

Discuss why born-global strategies are more prevalent than gradual international strategies these days . Discuss benefits and challenges of pursuing born-global internationalization strategies compared to gradual internationalization strategies.

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

Answer ALL questions The marks for each question are shown next to each question The total for Part A is 30 marks

Using the below globalization path diagram, please explain what kinds of internationalization strategies that IKEA pursue and how they achieve competitive advantages in the marketplace. Please specifically explain the profit-driving mechanisms of strategies and clearly explain why you choose the strategy.

Discuss why born-global strategies are more prevalent than gradual international strategies these days . Also, please discuss benefits and challenges of pursuing born-global internationalization strategies compared to gradual internationalization strategies.

Answer ALL questions
The marks for each question are shown next to each question The total for Part B is 30 marks

Samsung Electronics often face the challenge and stickiness in knowledge transfer to the subsidiaries in other countries. explain what the main sources of stickiness are, why it happens, and provide solutions for each source of stickiness that we learned. Also, using the International Product Life Cycle (IPL) model, please explain how Samsung Electronics can achieve competitive advantages in the marketplace.

Emaar Properties wants to expand their businesses into the South Korean market. However, in dynamic emerging economies like South Korea, there will be institutional voids. Please explain what the institutional void is and give solutions about how Emaar Properties can effectively overcome the major sources of institutional voids that we learned. In addition, using the CAGE distance model, please evaluate each element of the CAGE model and give some advice for their successful international expansion.

 

Discuss the main categories of data models. What are the basic differences among the relational model, the object model, and the XML model? What is the difference between a database schema and a database state?

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Classification of Database Management Systems

2.1. Define the following terms: data model, database schema, database state, internal schema, conceptual schema, external schema, data independence, DDL, DML, SDL, VDL, query language, host language, data sublanguage, database utility, catalog, client/server architecture, three-tier architecture, and n-tier architecture.

2.2. Discuss the main categories of data models. What are the basic differences among the relational model, the object model, and the XML model?

2.3. What is the difference between a database schema and a database state?

2.4. Describe the three-schema architecture. Why do we need mappings among schema levels? How do different schema definition languages support this architecture?

2.5. What is the difference between logical data independence and physical data independence? Which one is harder to achieve? Why?

2.6. What is the difference between procedural and nonprocedural DMLs?

2.7. Discuss the different types of user-friendly interfaces and the types of users who typically use each.

2.8. With what other computer system software does a DBMS interact?

2.9. What is the difference between the two-tier and three-tier client/server architectures?

2.10. Discuss some types of database utilities and tools and their functions.

2.11. What is the additional functionality incorporated in n-tier architecture (n . 3)?

 

Discuss the issues that entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating different forms of ownership. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Discuss the issues that entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating different forms of ownership.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.

Describe the features of the S corporation and the limited liability company.

Discuss the alternative options for corporate forms, both for-profit and non-profit, available to social entrepreneurs.

Action Required:

Watch the short video at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8ljlnBAQIT News) – YouTube

 Test your Knowledge (Question):

What is a sole proprietorship? What drawbacks should be considered?

Instructions

Answer the question available in the “Test your Knowledge” section.

Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below

 

Select a multinational organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and evaluate how they managed the challenges of COVID-19 in relation to the aspects below, to keep operations running successfully. Then, explain whether all industries acted in the same way to these areas of operations. Why or why not?

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

COVID-19 emerged without previous notice. This external factor impacted all organizations around the globe. External factors are unpredictable, and it is important for managers to be ready to act when these types of events impact operations.

Select a multinational organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and evaluate how they managed the challenges of COVID-19 in relation to the aspects below, to keep operations running successfully. Then, explain whether all industries acted in the same way to these areas of operations. Why or why not?

  • Customer satisfaction
  • Forecasting
  • Capacity planning
  • Location
  • Inventory management
  • Store layout
  • Scheduling

Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed references in supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

You are required to make your intital post (create a thread) in order to view others posts or making comments. You are required to reply to at least two peer discussion question post answers to the weekly discussion question. These peer replies need to be substantial and constructive in nature. They should add to the content of the post and evaluate/analyze that answer. Normal course dialogue does not fulfill these two peer replies but is expected throughout the course. Answering all course questions is also required.

 

Explain the idea of the transaction-cost theory. Discuss two to three limitations of the hierarchical structure.

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ASSIGNMENT

Watch the short video at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8ljlnBAQIT News) – YouTube

Test your Knowledge (Question):

What is a sole proprietorship? What drawbacks should be considered

With reverence

3,3er 2 in BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: Developing Leaders for a Networked World, Peter Cardon, 4th Edition McGraw-Hill Education

Watch the short video at the following link

Incivility – Disrespect at work place. – YouTub

2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

In chapter 2, you learn about Emotional intelligence and its four domains. Reflect on a recent time your lack of (self-awareness or self-management) led you to make a poor decision. Describe what happened.

After watching the video, summarize some forms of workplace incivility.

Whth reverenc

 

2.3 Test your Knowledge :

What is public administration?

What are the main elements of public administration

Whth reverenc

2.2 Action Required: (Read)

Chapter 1. Organizational Structures

Textbook: Thomas Pyzdek & Paul Keller: The Handbook for Quality Management, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence, McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition . ISBN-13: 978-0071799249

2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

Explain the idea of the transaction-cost theory.

Discuss two to three limitations of the hierarchical structure.

 

Provide a brief overview of the organization. Explain how the organization has been able to utilize new technologies to improve and innovate its business processes.

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Select an organization that is located in the KSA. Using that organization, address the following components in your discussion post:

  • Provide a brief overview of the organization.
  • Explain how the organization has been able to utilize new technologies to improve and innovate its business processes.
  • Consider how the organization has utilized technology in its communication with its stakeholders.
  • Do you believe that the implementation of new IT has caused disruption in the organization? Explain.
  • Has the introduction of new IT and technology provided the company with a competitive advantage or has this introduction merely enabled them to keep pace with their competitors?

Embed course material concepts, principles, and theories, which require supporting citations along with at least two scholarly peer reviewed references supporting your answer. Keep in mind that these scholarly references can be found in the Saudi Digital Library by conducting an advanced search specific to scholarly references.

Use academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.

You are required to make your initial post  in order to see others posts and make comments. You are required to make your initial post  in order to view others posts or making comments. You are required to reply to at least two peer discussion question post answers to this weekly discussion question and/or your instructor’s response to your posting. These post replies need to be substantial and constructive in nature. They should add to the content of the post and evaluate/analyze that post answer. Normal course dialogue doesn’t fulfill these two peer replies but is expected throughout the course. Answering all course questions is also required.

 

Develop an action plan for implementing the recommendations for the total rewards program. Use a Gantt chart or Pert or similar graphic to display a timeline and the interdependence or sequence of the activities.

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Timeline for Implementation (10%)

This assignment allows you to demonstrate mastery of course outcome:

  1. Formulate a plan for implementing a total rewards program in order to ensure success of the program

Develop an action plan for implementing the recommendations for the total rewards program. You are encouraged to use a Gantt chart or Pert or similar graphic to display a timeline and the interdependence or sequence of the activities.

Be sure to include how you will collect the data for each metric and how you will set the targeted goal for each metric.

  • A good action plan contains
  • specific and quantifiable steps
  • the order in which those steps are to be taken
  • the individuals responsible for each step
  • the individuals responsible for overall segments as applicable
  • the required resources for each step; and
  • the funding sources as applicable

The timeline adds to the presentation/paper and aids in the identification of success measures and issues/problems encountered and overcome.

  •  submit it separately in the appropriate Assignment location. Thank you!

 

Discuss whether you think the cast of characters in this book, episode, or movie is diverse. Provide a brief description of the character, including what they do for a living, relationship status, role in the work , and anything else you think is important in understanding the character.

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Diversity in the media

Instructions

Throughout this course, we have examined a variety of different dimensions of diversity, how diversity is represented, what role intersectionality and privilege play in creating and maintaining bias and discrimination, and how we learn our “single stories” about diversity. This final project in the course will require you to bring all of these ideas together as you analyze representations of diversity in the media.

On the Week 2 Assignment, you identified a fiction book, TV episode, or movie that you have recently read or watched and did an initial analysis of the representations of diversity in it. On the Week 4 Assignment, you identified two scholarly sources to help you extend your analysis of the work you chose. In this assignment, you will build on those two assignments to complete your analysis of diverse representations in your chosen work.

For this assignment, you will take as your starting point the conclusion you came to on your Week 2 assignment: does this work provide a positive representation of diversity? You can maintain the position you took at the end of your Week 2 assignment or contradict it. You will then provide evidence from the work and from at least 5 scholarly or credible resources, including the two scholarly sources you identified on your Week 4 assignment to support your thesis. Please be sure to do the following:

Provide an introduction that includes the author and title of the fiction book, name of episode and name of TV show, or the title of the movie that you chose, as well as a thesis that tells the reader whether you think this work provides a positive representation of diversity.

Include a brief summary of the book, episode, or movie.

  • Discuss whether you think the cast of characters in this book, episode, or movie is diverse. To back up your discussion, identify 3 characters from the work and do the following for each:
  • Provide a brief description of the character, including what they do for a living, relationship status, role in the work , and anything else you think is important in understanding the character.
  • Is the portrayal of the character stereotypical? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.
  • Does the character have privilege and in what circumstances? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.
  • Is this a positive representation of the group(s) that the character represents? Why or why not? Provide specific examples from their dialogue or actions.

Taking a step back, consider who isn’t represented in this work. Do you think this/these groups were left out intentionally? In other words, would it affect the story to include them?

Finally, consider why representation of diverse groups is important. Draw on your resources to construct an argument for greater inclusion. Does this argument extend to other areas of life beyond fictional representation? Why or why not?

In your conclusion, reiterate your thesis statement and summarize the main points of your paper.

 

What were some of the matters you took into consideration when creating the memo? What were you ultimately trying to accomplish? What would be your measure of success for this communication?

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Creating a memo

You are a senior officer in the human resources department and you are charged with creating a memo that will be sent out to all the 3,000 employees at your large company. Your company has been in business for 80 years but profits are slowing some. The company is still profitable but not as profitable as it has been in the last few years. While doing the necessary research it has been decided that it is time to launch a new product that the R&D department has just perfected. However, the research has also shown that the product should be nicely received in some foreign markets as well (Canada, Central America, and Asia). The company has decided that it will need to close several of the local offices in order to free up resources for expansion into the new foreign markets. The first set of foreign offices will be opening in about 6 months and all impacted local offices will be closed within 8 months. Please try to take matters into consideration from all employees’ perspectives.

NOTE: Use whatever liberties and any industry you would like to complete this memo.

  • After completing the memo explain:
  • What were some of the matters you took into consideration when creating the memo?
  • What were you ultimately trying to accomplish?
  • What would be your measure of success for this communication?

You will submit the memo and a 2-page short paper incorporating at least 3 scholarly/peer reviewed sources to help substantiate the points that you make in your explanation.