Supply Chain Management Case Problems

In this week’s assignment, you will be addressing customer service challenges in the

Johnson Snacks Case

at the end of Chapter 9, and insourcing/outsourcing decisions (note: make certain to apply the entire insourcing/outsourcing decision process discussed in the text in your analysis) in the

Trail Frames Chassis Case at the end of Chapter 10.

Due in 24 Hours 2 pages (400 words per case questions)

$25 usd

In this week’s assignment, you will be addressing customer service challenges in the

Johnson Snacks Case

at the end of Chapter 9, and insourcing/outsourcing decisions (note: make certain to apply the entire insourcing/outsourcing decision process discussed in the text in your analysis) in the

Trail Frames Chassis Case at the end of Chapter 10.

Due in 24 Hours 2 pages (400 words per case questions)

$25 usd

Describe the attributes that contribute to the success of virtual teams and those that contribute to the failure of virtual teams.

Read the case study attached and answer the 4 questions that come with it.  This answer needs to be in 2-3 pages.  Need it back by Friday noon.  I also posted questions under here also

1 Describe the attributes that contribute to the success of virtual teams and those that contribute to the failure of virtual teams.

2 Discuss the extent to which the characteristics of well functioning, effective groups overlap the attributes that contribute to the success of virtual teams.

3 Explain how cultural diversity can affect the effective functioning of virtual teams operating in a global economy.

4 Is Volvo’s approach to evaluating the effectiveness of its virtual teams one that could serve as a useful model for other organizations to follow in evaluating their own virtual teams? Justify your answer.

Read the case study attached and answer the 4 questions that come with it.  This answer needs to be in 2-3 pages.  Need it back by Friday noon.  I also posted questions under here also

1 Describe the attributes that contribute to the success of virtual teams and those that contribute to the failure of virtual teams.

2 Discuss the extent to which the characteristics of well functioning, effective groups overlap the attributes that contribute to the success of virtual teams.

3 Explain how cultural diversity can affect the effective functioning of virtual teams operating in a global economy.

4 Is Volvo’s approach to evaluating the effectiveness of its virtual teams one that could serve as a useful model for other organizations to follow in evaluating their own virtual teams? Justify your answer.

Corporate Strategy: Diversification and the multibusiness company”

Read chapter 8 “Corporate Strategy: Diversification and the multibusiness company”. Chapter 8 moves up one level in the strategy-making hierarchy, from strategy making in a single business enterprise to strategy making in a diversified enterprise. The chapter begins with a description of the various paths through which a company can become diversified and provides an explanation of how a company can use diversification to create or compound competitive advantage for its business units. The chapter also examines the techniques and procedures for assessing the strategic attractiveness of a diversified company’s business portfolio and surveys the strategic options open to already-diversified companies.

As a supplemental material, read the case 16 (from your textbook) “Sara Lee Corp. in 2011: Has Its Retrenchment Strategy Benefitted Shareholders?”. Attached to find the comments of the case based on its questions. Study the answers carefully to get deeper insights regarding diversification.

1. Using your university library’s subscription* to Lexis-Nexis, EBSCO, ceoexpress.com or a similar database, perform a search on “acquisition strategy.” Identify at least two companies in different industries that are using acquisitions to strengthen their market positions. How have these acquisitions enhanced the acquiring companies’ competitive capabilities?

*Follow this to access the FNU electronic database: www.fnu.edu/academic/library/LIRN and type 24439, go to Business, and select a database and find the information. If no information is found in here, then google it, or use an alternative source as mentioned in the exercise instruction.

2. Go to (www.google.com), and do a search on “outsourcing.” Identify at least two companies in different industries that have entered into outsourcing agreements with firms with specialized services. In addition, describe what value chain activities the companies have chosen to outsource. Do any of these outsourcing agreements seem likely to threaten any of the companies’ competitive capabilities? Are the companies using strategic alliances to manage their outsourcing? Note: The following companies should not be considered for this answer: IBM, Grupo Gigante (Mexico), NCR Corporation, and Co-op Financial Services.

3. See attached exercises. Open and answer them after studying diversification.

Expected outcome:

1. APA written report based on the questions 1, 2 and 3 by the deadline below.

Read chapter 8 “Corporate Strategy: Diversification and the multibusiness company”. Chapter 8 moves up one level in the strategy-making hierarchy, from strategy making in a single business enterprise to strategy making in a diversified enterprise. The chapter begins with a description of the various paths through which a company can become diversified and provides an explanation of how a company can use diversification to create or compound competitive advantage for its business units. The chapter also examines the techniques and procedures for assessing the strategic attractiveness of a diversified company’s business portfolio and surveys the strategic options open to already-diversified companies.

As a supplemental material, read the case 16 (from your textbook) “Sara Lee Corp. in 2011: Has Its Retrenchment Strategy Benefitted Shareholders?”. Attached to find the comments of the case based on its questions. Study the answers carefully to get deeper insights regarding diversification.

1. Using your university library’s subscription* to Lexis-Nexis, EBSCO, ceoexpress.com or a similar database, perform a search on “acquisition strategy.” Identify at least two companies in different industries that are using acquisitions to strengthen their market positions. How have these acquisitions enhanced the acquiring companies’ competitive capabilities?

*Follow this to access the FNU electronic database: www.fnu.edu/academic/library/LIRN and type 24439, go to Business, and select a database and find the information. If no information is found in here, then google it, or use an alternative source as mentioned in the exercise instruction.

2. Go to (www.google.com), and do a search on “outsourcing.” Identify at least two companies in different industries that have entered into outsourcing agreements with firms with specialized services. In addition, describe what value chain activities the companies have chosen to outsource. Do any of these outsourcing agreements seem likely to threaten any of the companies’ competitive capabilities? Are the companies using strategic alliances to manage their outsourcing? Note: The following companies should not be considered for this answer: IBM, Grupo Gigante (Mexico), NCR Corporation, and Co-op Financial Services.

3. See attached exercises. Open and answer them after studying diversification.

Expected outcome:

1. APA written report based on the questions 1, 2 and 3 by the deadline below.

The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes

Part 1: Investigate an Employee Who Might Be a Hacker (5 points)

Provide a formal response to a senior manager of an organization. A private corporation suspects an employee is using password-cracking tools to gain access to other accounts. The accounts include employees in the Payroll and Human Resources departments. Write a two- to three-page paper outlining what steps to take, who should be involved, and what should be considered. Cite and reference the textbook and at least two other quality resources.

Part 2: Explore Companies That Specialize in Digital Forensics (5 points)

Evaluate organizations for an internal report to cyber practitioners and managers. Use a Web search engine to search for companies specializing in “digital forensics,” “cyber forensics,” and “computer forensics.” Select three such companies, and write a two- to three-page paper comparing what each company does, who its primary customers appear to be, their business focus, forensic roles, partnerships (if any), and how much respect they appear to receive from peers and customers.

Length: 4 to 6 pages

References: Include at least 10 references for each part of this assignment

Books: Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations

Harbawi, M., & Varol, A. (2016). The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes…

How-To Geek. (2015). 5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac.

An insight into digital forensics branches and tools

The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes

Part 1: Investigate an Employee Who Might Be a Hacker (5 points)

Provide a formal response to a senior manager of an organization. A private corporation suspects an employee is using password-cracking tools to gain access to other accounts. The accounts include employees in the Payroll and Human Resources departments. Write a two- to three-page paper outlining what steps to take, who should be involved, and what should be considered. Cite and reference the textbook and at least two other quality resources.

Part 2: Explore Companies That Specialize in Digital Forensics (5 points)

Evaluate organizations for an internal report to cyber practitioners and managers. Use a Web search engine to search for companies specializing in “digital forensics,” “cyber forensics,” and “computer forensics.” Select three such companies, and write a two- to three-page paper comparing what each company does, who its primary customers appear to be, their business focus, forensic roles, partnerships (if any), and how much respect they appear to receive from peers and customers.

Length: 4 to 6 pages

References: Include at least 10 references for each part of this assignment

Books: Guide to Computer Forensics and Investigations

Harbawi, M., & Varol, A. (2016). The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes…

How-To Geek. (2015). 5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac.

An insight into digital forensics branches and tools

The role of digital forensics in combating cybercrimes

Is Marketing Management an Art or a Science?

This final week’s discussion asks that you reflect on what you have learned in this course to take a stand in the following debate:  Is Marketing Management an Art or a Science?

Some marketing observers maintain that good marketing is something that is more than anything an art and does not lend itself to rigorous analysis and deliberation. Others strongly disagree and contend that marketing management is a highly disciplined enterprise that shares much in common with other business disciplines.

In your post, use your collective understanding of marketing management to take a position: Marketing management is largely an artistic exercise and therefore highly subjective versus marketing management is largely a scientific exercise with well-established guidelines and criteria.

This final week’s discussion asks that you reflect on what you have learned in this course to take a stand in the following debate:  Is Marketing Management an Art or a Science?

Some marketing observers maintain that good marketing is something that is more than anything an art and does not lend itself to rigorous analysis and deliberation. Others strongly disagree and contend that marketing management is a highly disciplined enterprise that shares much in common with other business disciplines.

In your post, use your collective understanding of marketing management to take a position: Marketing management is largely an artistic exercise and therefore highly subjective versus marketing management is largely a scientific exercise with well-established guidelines and criteria.

How does the creation of a learning organization by leadership improve employee performance and commitment

How does the creation of a learning organization by leadership improve employee performance and commitment

Minimum 250 words, Minimum 4 references, one from each reference provided from course material listed below; two websites listed below and the two files attached with in text citations. apa format

Course material below

· http://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/

· https://biv.com/article/2014/09/benefits-creating-organizational-learning-culture

Minimum 250 words, Minimum 4 references, one from each reference provided from course material listed below; two websites listed below and the two files attached with in text citations. apa format

Course material below

· http://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/

· https://biv.com/article/2014/09/benefits-creating-organizational-learning-culture

How does the creation of a learning organization by leadership improve employee performance and commitment

Minimum 250 words, Minimum 4 references, one from each reference provided from course material listed below; two websites listed below and the two files attached with in text citations. apa format

Course material below

· http://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/

· https://biv.com/article/2014/09/benefits-creating-organizational-learning-culture

Minimum 250 words, Minimum 4 references, one from each reference provided from course material listed below; two websites listed below and the two files attached with in text citations. apa format

Course material below

· http://infed.org/mobi/peter-senge-and-the-learning-organization/

· https://biv.com/article/2014/09/benefits-creating-organizational-learning-culture

 

Discuss Marketing Plan and sales Strategy

This assignment consists of two sections: a marketing plan and sales strategy and a marketing budget. Note:You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment.

For the first 6 months your company is in business—to give you time to perfect your product and to learn from actual customers—you will start marketing and selling in your own community, a radius of 25 miles from where you live.

For most non-alcoholic beverages, marketing (as opposed to the actual product itself) is key to success. Cola drinks, for example, are fairly undifferentiated, as are many energy drinks, juices, bottled water, and the like. Companies producing these types of beverages differentiate themselves and attract market share through marketing and brand awareness—both of which are critical to success.

Section 1: Marketing Plan andSales Strategy (MS Word or equivalent)

Write the3–5-page marketing plan and sales strategy section of your business plan, in which you do the following:

  1. Define your company’s target market.
    1. Analyze the types of consumers who will be drinking your beverage in demographic terms (i.e., age, education level, income, gender, ethnic group, etc.). Outline the demographic information for your company specified on the worksheet in the course text (p. 107 | Demographic Description).
    2. Support your analysis with actual data on the size of the demographic groups in your local community (nearby zipcodes).
      • Hints: At American FactFinder (http://factfinder.census.gov), you will find demographic information on potential consumers in your area. If you are selling through other businesses (such as grocery stores), indicate the number of those businesses in your local area. You will find information about such businesses in your local area at County Business Patterns (http://www.census.gov/econ/cbp/). Check Chapter 2 of Successful Business Plan for more research sources.
  2. Assess your company’s market competition.
    1. Use the factors listed in the course text graphic (p. 123 | Assess the Competition) to assess your company’s market competition.
    2. Defend your plan to differentiate yourself from the competition using the information detailed on the worksheet in the text (p. 131 | Market Share Distribution).
      • Hints: Every business faces competition, and the non-alcoholic beverage market is an especially crowded market.
      • Hints: For example, in the soft drink market, it is intimidating to try to compete against Coke and Pepsi. Newcomers in mature markets typically must pursue niche markets or even create new market categories, as Red Bull did with energy drinks.
  3. Clarify your company’s message using the information provided on the worksheet in the text (p. 160 | The Five F’s). Create a marketing slogan/tagline for your product.
    • Hints: Before you choose your marketing vehicles, you must determine the message you want to convey through those vehicles.
  4. Identify the marketing vehicles you plan to use to build your company’s brand. Justify the key reasons why they will be effective.

Discuss Climate Change

In the Previous Discussion Form, You have assessed the level of complexity of the CC , Now you are invited to further discuss this assessment considering the complexity factors we discussed in week 5. The factors are presented with their corresponding ratios in slide #8.

Your task is to discuss these factors with their weights by reflecting this chart to the Climate Change issue.

Do you think there weights are valid for the Climate Change

– If so how and why do you think so, give detailed summary by commenting on each factor.

– If not, why do you think so, Propose a new weight for each factor in light of your understanding to the  climate change issue

– Produce a Radar Diagram (refer to Week 3 tutorial video) showing the weights of the most significant factors 

 

  1. The radar diagram needs to have 5 characteristics selected from amongst the ones shown in Slide 8, Week 5 lecture.
  2. The selection of these 5 characteristics needs to be justified in the assignment. Their weights also need to be justified or changed depending on your previous assignment submission and views regarding it relevant to Climate Change
  3. The weight then shall be used to plot the 5 characteristics on the radar diagram.In the Previous Discussion Form, You have assessed the level of complexity of the CC , Now you are invited to further discuss this assessment considering the complexity factors we discussed in week 5. The factors are presented with their corresponding ratios in slide #8.

    Your task is to discuss these factors with their weights by reflecting this chart to the Climate Change issue.

    Do you think there weights are valid for the Climate Change

    – If so how and why do you think so, give detailed summary by commenting on each factor.

    – If not, why do you think so, Propose a new weight for each factor in light of your understanding to the  climate change issue

    – Produce a Radar Diagram (refer to Week 3 tutorial video) showing the weights of the most significant factors 

     

    1. The radar diagram needs to have 5 characteristics selected from amongst the ones shown in Slide 8, Week 5 lecture.
    2. The selection of these 5 characteristics needs to be justified in the assignment. Their weights also need to be justified or changed depending on your previous assignment submission and views regarding it relevant to Climate Change
    3. The weight then shall be used to plot the 5 characteristics on the radar diagram.

Why Is It Best To Have Six Or Less Life-Cycle Phases In An EPM System?

Read the case study “Creating a methodology” and then answer on of the below questions.

Need it by 05/08/2019 04:00 PM EST 5 hours 30 mins from now.

Length is between 250-300 words, BEFORE the references.

Posts need to be APA formatted, which means you MUST INCLUDE in-text
citation to receive full credit. APA Format Resource:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10

Need Plagiarism report

Attached is the case study and set of questions(need to answer only one)

Read the case study “Creating a methodology” and then answer on of the below questions.

Need it by 05/08/2019 04:00 PM EST 5 hours 30 mins from now.

Length is between 250-300 words, BEFORE the references.

Posts need to be APA formatted, which means you MUST INCLUDE in-text
citation to receive full credit. APA Format Resource:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10

Need Plagiarism report

Attached is the case study and set of questions(need to answer only one)

“Leadership Styles at Tesco”

Read a case study “Leadership Styles at Tesco”

  Actions    and answer shortly to three questions:

  • Explain the difference between an ‘I consult’ approach and an ‘I share’ approach to leadership.
  • Is a laissez-faire style good for American companies?
  • Analyse why some managers may be happy to adopt a laissez-faire style of management.

Please, be concise!

You can pretend that you, as a business consultant, is writing these papers for your curious client.

Please, do not forget to make references to your sources using APA format for references (only for references).  Around 2 pages

Read a case study “Leadership Styles at Tesco”

  Actions    and answer shortly to three questions:

  • Explain the difference between an ‘I consult’ approach and an ‘I share’ approach to leadership.
  • Is a laissez-faire style good for American companies?
  • Analyse why some managers may be happy to adopt a laissez-faire style of management.

Please, be concise!

You can pretend that you, as a business consultant, is writing these papers for your curious client.

Please, do not forget to make references to your sources using APA format for references (only for references).  Around 2 pages