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  • Business Model and Strategic Plan Part III: Balanced Scorecard and Communication Plan (Ben & Jerry)

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    Identify key trends, assumptions, and risks in the context of your final business model.

    Develop the strategic objectives for your new division of the existing business in a balanced scorecard format in the context of key trends, assumptions, and risks.The strategic objectives are measures of attaining your vision and mission. As you develop them, consider the vision, mission, and values for your business and the outcomes of your SWOTT analysis and supply chain analysis.

    Consider the following four quadrants of the balanced scorecard when developing your strategic objectives:

    • Shareholder Value or Financial Perspective, includes strategic objectives in areas such as:
      • Market share
      • Revenues and costs
      • Profitability
      • Competitive position
    • Customer Value Perspective, includes strategic objectives in areas such as:
      • Customer retention or turnover
      • Customer satisfaction
      • Customer value
    • Process or Internal Operations Perspective, includes strategic objectives in areas such as:
      • Measure of process performance
      • Productivity or productivity improvement
      • Operations metrics
      • Impact of change on the organization
    • Learning and Growth (Employee) Perspective, includes strategic objectives in areas such as:
      • Employee satisfaction
      • Employee turnover or retention
      • Level of organizational capability
      • Nature of organizational culture or climate
      • Technological innovation

    Develop at least three strategic objectives for each of the four balanced scorecard areas identified (Financial, Customer, Process, Learning and Growth). Your objectives should be selected, in part, based on an evaluation of a number of potential alternatives to the issues and/or opportunities identified in the SWOTT Analysis paper and table you completed in Week 3.

    Base your solutions on a ranking of alternative solutions that includes an identification of potential risks and mitigation plans, and a stakeholder analysis that includes mitigation and contingency strategies. You should also incorporate the ethical implications of your solutions into your selection.

    • For each strategic objective, develop a metric and target using a balanced scorecard format. (For example, a strategic objective in the shareholder or Financial Perspective is to increase market share. A metric to actually measure this strategic objective of market share increase is, “The percentage of increase in market share.” The target is the specific number to be achieved in a particular time period. The target for the metric of “Increase market share” could be “Increase market share by 2% for each of the next 3 years” of an increase of 2% per year for 3 years.)

    Outline a brief communication plan discussing how you will communicate the company’s strategic objectives that includes the following:

    • Define the purpose.
    • Define the audience.
    • Identify the channel(s) of communication and why you selected that channel.

    Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word strategic objectives summary.  Include your balanced scorecard and its impact on all stakeholders, and the communication plan.
    Format paper consistent with APA guidelines.

    7 Pages

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  • Case Study 1: Examining Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

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    Emotional Intelligence (EI) focuses on understanding the emotions and attitudes of others. To manage relationships effectively, we need to not only understand ourselves, but also increase what we know about others. EI emphasizes four key competencies for leadership success:

    • Self-awareness–the ability to understand our own emotions and how they impact others
    • Social awareness–the ability to understand the emotions of others
    • Self-management–the ability to think before acting
    • Relationship management–the ability to build rapport with others

    Grasping the realities of organizational behavior begins with an understanding of personality and behavioral tendencies. Case Study 1 is designed to address issues pertaining to the emotions, attitudes, and job satisfaction of others. Read the “Trader Joe’s” case study on page W-99 in the back of your textbook to examine how emotions, attitudes, and job satisfaction influence decision-making.

    Write a  paper in which you:

    1. Examine the approach Trader Joe’s uses to promote a positive work environment for its employees. Determine at least three (3) ways in which Trader Joe’s is able to increase job satisfaction and performance.
    2. Determine how Trader Joe’s uses the management process (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) to develop its employees.
    3. Suggest two (2) ways that leaders can effectively manage relationships in general by using the four (4) EI competencies.
    4. Recommend at least three (3) leadership practices that Trader Joe’s could implement in order to increase the competitive edge of the organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
    5. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

    • Analyze the relationship between the basic organizational behavior models of individual, group, and organizational processes and the productivity of an organization.
    • Explore how individual differences, personality traits, and perspectives impact the productivity of an organization.
    • Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational behavior.
    • Write clearly and concisely about organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics.

    4 Pages

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  • BUS 570 – Business Ethics: Case Study Analysis 2-One nation under Wal-Mart

    $25.00

    Read Case 4.3: One Nation under Walmart, located here or on page 144 in your textbook

    The paper reviews the case study and includes the following:
    I Love Wally World
    Wal­Mart Positive and Negative
    Summary of Utilitarianism
    Retailer Too Large of Too Powerful
    Wal-Mart’s Expansion

    9 Pages, APA, 4 References

    Study Tips 101: Set Up Your Study Space
    Your study space should be quiet, comfortable and distraction-free. It should make you feel happy and inspired. Decorate it with your favourite pictures or objects. If you want to listen to music or burn incense, pick a space that lets you do that.

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  • Purchasing high-end vs. low-end PDA devices

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    Kovner Short Case 11 – A Purchasing Decision p.148

    Questions

    1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing high-end versus low-end PDA devices for the medical center physicians?
    2. What might the implications of a decision about purchasing PDA devices for physicians it this medical center?
    3. What are the limitations of the current decision-making process about a PDA investment?
    4. What decision-making process would you propose for (IS) investment decision at the medical center? Should others be involved? Who? How much?

    2 pages

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  • How effective performance appraisals can increase employee performance

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    Bus 303 Human Resource Management Performance Appraisal
    Write a paper describing how effective performance appraisals can increase employee performance. This paper should include sections on the strategic advantages of performance appraisals, potential forms of bias within the appraisal system, as well as how performance appraisals can contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives. The paper should be 2-3 pages in length.
    Writing the Performance Appraisal Assignment:

    Must be three double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved style guide.
    Must include a cover page that includes:
    Name of paper
    Student’s name
    Course number and name
    Instructor’s name
    Date submitted
    Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
    Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
    Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
    Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.

    3 pages

     

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  • HR Practice analysis of Marks & Spencer, Selfridges & Co., Primark and Sainsbury’s

    $60.00

    The term paper examines HR practices of four top Uk based retailers which are also operating in other countries. These retailers are Marks & Spencer, Selfridges & Co., Primark, and Sainsbury’s.

    Paper contents are shown in this table:

    Topic Page
    Definition of Human Resource Management 1
    1. HR Practice of Marks & Spencer’s 2
    1.1 HRM Management in 21st Century: Challenges for the

    Future

    		 3
    1.2 The Impact of Information Technology on HR Management

    in M & S: (Opportunities and Challenges)

    		 4
    1.3 Recruitment & Selection Process of Marks and Spencer 5
    1.4 Performance & Reward System 5-6
    1.5 Career Development & Training & Development Program in

    M&S

    		 6-7
    1.6 Financial Budget of HR in M & S 7-9
    1.7 Health and Safety Issues in M & S and HR Ethics 9
    1.8 Recommendation 10
    2. HR Practices of Selfridges & Co 11
    2.1 HRM Management in 21st Century: Challenges for the

    Future

    		 12
    2.2. The Impact of Information Technology on HR

    Management: (Opportunities and Challenges)

    		 13
    2.3. Recruitment & Selection Process of Selfridges 13-14
    2.4 Performance & Reward System 14
    2.5 Career Development & Training & Development Program in

    Selfridges

    		 14-15
    2.6 Financial Budget of HR in Selfridges 15-17
    2.7 Health and Safety Issues in Selfridges and HR Ethics 17-18
    2.8 Recommendation 18
    3. HR Practices of Primark 19
    3.1 HR Management in the 21st Century: Challenges for the

    Future

    		 20
    3.2 The Impact of Information Technology on HR

    Management: Opportunities and Challenges

    		 20
    3.3 Recruitment & Selection Process 21
    3.4 Performance & Reward Systems 21-22
    3.5 Career Development and Training & Development Program 22
    3.6 Financial Budget of HR [Salary + Bonus +Increments +

    others]

    		 23-25
    3.7 Health & Safety Issues and HR Ethics 26
    3.8 Recommendation 26
    4. HR Practice of Sainsbury’s 27
    4.1 HR management in the 21st century: challenges for the

    future

    		 28
    4.2 The Impact of Information Technology at Sainsbury HRM:

    opportunities and challenges

    		 29
    4.3 Recruitment and selection 29-30
    4.4 Performance & Reward Systems 30
    4.5 Career Development and Training & Development Program 31
    4.6 Financial budget of HR (salary + bonus + increments +

    others)

    		 32-34
    4.7 Health and safety issues and HR ethics 35
    4.8 Recommendation 35
    Comparison & Contrast of HR Practices of M&S, Selfridges,

    Primark and Sainsbury’s (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)

    		 36-38
    Conclusion 39
    References 40-41
    Report BlogSpot print sample 42
    Report Academia print sample 43

    43 pages

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  • Assignment 1: Yahoo and Amazon: Building a Competitive Advantage

    $35.00

    Review Case 21 “How Amazon.com became the leading online retailer by 2011”, and Case 23 “Is Yahoo!’s business model working in 2011?” located in the textbook to complete this assignment.

    Write a paper in which you:

    1. Describe, in brief, the histories of both of Amazon.com and Yahoo.com, and determine the core business of each.
    2. Determine the key strategic differences that have impacted the relative success of both Amazon.com and Yahoo.com. Provide two (2) specific examples of such strategic differences to support the response.
    3. Compare and contrast the approach to strategic planning that each company has pursued in order to achieve a competitive advantage. Focus specifically on both intended and emergent strategies.
    4. Analyze the manner in which each company’s distinctive competencies help to shape the strategies that each company pursues. Provide a rationale to support the response.
    5. Recommend one (1) functional level strategy for each company which prescribes the essential ways in which each may achieve superior efficiency, quality, innovation, and customer responsiveness. Provide a rationale to support the response.
    6. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

    • Analyze the role of a company mission, vision, and objectives and the impact to business strategy.
    • Describe strategic planning techniques used to formulate alternative strategies designed to achieve stated business goals.
    • Analyze the external and internal environment for opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses that impact the firm’s competitiveness.
    • Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic management.
    • Write clearly and concisely about strategic management using proper writing mechanics.

    10 Pages, APA, 19 References

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  • Business-Level and Corporate-Level Strategies: General Motors (GM)

    $27.50
    Choose an industry you have not yet written about in this course, and one publicly traded corporation within that industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University’s online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.
    Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
    1- Analyse the business-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the business-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion.
    2- Analyse the corporate-level strategies for the corporation you chose to determine the corporate-level strategy you think is most important to the long-term success of the firm and whether or not you judge this to be a good choice. Justify your opinion
    3 – Analyze the competitive environment to determine the corporation’s most significant competitor. Compare their strategies at each level and evaluate which company you think is most likely to be successful in the long term. Justify your choice.
    4- Determine whether your choice from Question 3 would differ in slow-cycle and fast-cycle markets.
    5- Use at least five (5) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
     Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
     Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
     Watch this 15 minute video on APA style: . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzcBiY2BGQA
    The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
     Identify various levels and types of strategy in a firm.
     Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.
     Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.
    8 Pages, APA, 10 References
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  • Contemporary Business: Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies – Apple Inc.

    $20.00

    Use the Internet to research the Apple Corporation, its current position and reputation regarding ethical and social responsibility, and the strategies that it currently employs to market its products.

    Write a six to eight page paper in which you:

    1. Examine Apple’s current position on the company’s ethical and social responsibilities, and determine whether or not the company has met these responsibilities. Provide two (2) examples that support your position.
    2. Determine the impact that the publication of ethics and social responsibilities violations made by Apple’s suppliers has had on Apple’s reputation. Support your response with examples of the impact in question.
    3. Suggest two (2) methods that Apple can utilize to ensure that its suppliers adhere to wage and benefits standards going forward. Justify your response.
    4. Determine whether or not you believe that Apple’s customers would be willing to pay more for its products if Apple had to increase selling prices in order to provide better wages and benefits for suppliers’ workers. Provide a rationale for your position.
    5. Analyze Apple’s current overall marketing strategy. Recommend two (2) actions that Apple can take in order to improve its competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Support your response with examples of instances where your recommendations yielded the desired results.
    6. Use at least five (6) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

    Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

    • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
    • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

    6 Pages, APA, 10 References

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