Evaluate investing in natural gas transportation

Evaluate investing in natural gas transportation

 

Hello please read chapter 12 and 13 and answer this quastion:

If talkative men are viewed as powerful and competent, why do you think talkative women are seen as less capable and pushy? Do you think this perception would be different in an organization with a large percentage of female managers at top levels?

 

please write between 250 and 300 words and i need it to be done befor midnight today in 8 houers from now 

Hello please read chapter 12 and 13 and answer this quastion:

If talkative men are viewed as powerful and competent, why do you think talkative women are seen as less capable and pushy? Do you think this perception would be different in an organization with a large percentage of female managers at top levels?

 

please write between 250 and 300 words and i need it to be done befor midnight today in 8 houers from now 

Outline the Most Dramatic Changes Created By E-Tailing

Outline the Most Dramatic Changes Created By E-Tailing

One of the most dramatic changes created by e-tailing is a shift in power between retailers and consumers. This shift in power is derived from:

 

 

The ability of consumers to purchase from retailers in other countries as a result of the Internet.

 

 

The inability of Internet retailers to compete with more traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers.

 

 

The loss of control of pricing information by retailers due to the information dissemination capabilities of the Internet.

 

 

The decreased power of consumers when transacting and negotiating with retailers.

 

5 points

QUESTION 2

 

Which type of retail establishment is least likely to adopt scrambled merchandising?

 

 

A convenience market

 

 

A drugstore

 

 

A supermarket

 

 

A specialty store

 

5 points

QUESTION 3

 

If a retailer had an average inventory of $80,000 (retail) and annual sales of $480,000, how many times has that retailer turned over its inventory?

 

 

Evaluate the Skills And Knowledge Required Of Supply Management Personnel

Your task is to create a Justification/Recommendation Report proposing a positive change you want to make in an
organization in which you operate (military, business, civic, church, family unit, club, etc.).
Topics: (choose ONE):
 new computer system or software upgrade,
 new policy or procedure,
 employee/member moral or team building initiatives,
 other change that needs to be implemented within your organization, or
 be creative!
Guidelines:
 See the sample Justification/Recommendation Report, Figure 12.14 on pp. 443-444 in the textbook.
o Note: The textbook example uses MLA writing style, be sure to use APA style. You can access the CSU
Citation Guide created by the Success Center to help you with APA style.
 You may use direct or indirect strategy (see textbook pp. 441-442). Consider your audience’s likely reaction to
your ideas to help you choose and make a more impactful report.
Format:
 Use memo style format with date, to, from, and subject.
 Include headings for each of your sections (examples below):
o Significance of Problem: explain the issue/problem you want to change.
o Alternatives/Solutions 1, 2, and 3: this section should include three recommendations describing benefits
(pros), disadvantages (cons), and any costs associated with your solutions. This could be a strategic place to
include paraphrased or quoted content from a source to support your viewpoint or to show costs.
o Conclusions and Recommendations: summarize your ideas and end with your specific recommendation.
o Reference(s): a minimum one (1) reputable source must be cited and referenced in APA style to support your
ideas. Sources such as the CSU Online Library, credible websites, or the textbook are acceptable. There
should be at least one corresponding citation(s) showing paraphrased or quoted content used from each
listed source(s).
 The paper should be a minimum of one page in length. A title page is not required since you are using a memo
style format for this assignment. A reference page is needed and is not included in the page count.
CSU Online Library articles can be accessed by following these three steps: In the student portal, select the CSU Online
Library link in the menu on the left side of the page; select a database; search for article by key words.

Attached is sample justification memo as referred to in question ” pages 443-444 in my text book) and  work I turned in but received poor grade for being formatted incorrectly don’t have to  use this paper but must adhere to the assignment correctly. “MUSt BE IN MEMO STYLE A PROVIDED IN ATTACHMENT.. Please note sample justification is in MLA format need in APA format

Need this assignment in a little over 4 and half hours from posting pelase do not reply if you cannot complete in time

Competition affects companies in all of the following ways EXCEPT

1 / 1 pts

Emma bought an MP3 player and a portable DVD player. These products are called goods because ________.

 

Question 2

1 / 1 pts

Profits allow a company to ________.

 

Question 3

1 / 1 pts

The economy of the United States is BEST described as ________.

 

Question 4

1 / 1 pts

Competition affects companies in all of the following ways EXCEPT ________.

 

Question 5

1 / 1 pts

Patricia owns a small electronics store in a rural area. She carries two different brands of weather radios that are equally priced. One model is selling well, but the other does not seem to be attracting customers. What should Patricia do?

 

Question 6

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following refers to an interconnected system of different demographic factors?

 

Question 7

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following problems is potentially posed by an aging population?

 

 

 

Question 8

1 / 1 pts

In a business environment, the term “minority” applies to more than just people of different ethnicities. Minority groups represent all of the following EXCEPT ________.

 

Question 9

1 / 1 pts

Addison wants her new t-shirt store to be environmentally friendly. With the concept of the green economy in mind, which of the following business initiatives would BEST make her business greener?

 

Question 10

1 / 1 pts

________ is the movement toward a more interconnected and interdependent world economy.

 

Question 11

1 / 1 pts

________ refers to a company’s choice to relocate its production facilities overseas or subcontract at least some of the components to foreign companies at low costs.

 

Question 12

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of technology?

 

Question 13

1 / 1 pts

Who is legally responsible for protecting the privacy of consumer information that businesses store online?

 

Question 14

1 / 1 pts

Baby boomers are an unprofitable demographic target for businesses.

 

 

Question 15

1 / 1 pts

The WAWA chain of convenience stores has over 500 locations in five states in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. WAWA is an example of ________.

 

Question 16

1 / 1 pts

Which of these characteristics is NOT applicable to a multinational company?

 

Question 17

1 / 1 pts

Humberto is a supply chain manager for a multinational company. Which of the following challenges should he be LEAST concerned about?

 

Question 18

1 / 1 pts

Local businesses are prone to bankruptcy because they are likely to be undercapitalized.

 

Question 19

1 / 1 pts

Keeping up with new technology is ________.

 

Question 20

1 / 1 pts

The physical products that a business offers are called ________.

 

Question 21

1 / 1 pts

The various resources used to create a company’s goods and services are collectively referred to as ________.

 

 

 

Question 22

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following would MOST likely happen to companies that are less efficient than their competitors?

 

Question 23

1 / 1 pts

Which of the following BEST enables all companies, regardless of size, to compete in the global market?

 

Question 24

1 / 1 pts

Robert wants to upgrade his real estate company’s computer systems. Which of the following factors of production would Robert find LEAST useful for his project?

 

Question 25

1 / 1 pts

Melinda is a store owner who buys items online to sell in her shop. Which of the following factors of production is BEST illustrated in Melinda’s use of the Internet?

.How much of Walmart’s success is due to NAFTA

1.Walmart tried to be successful in Germany and failed. However, it has been very successful in Mexico. How has the implementation of NAFTA affected Walmart’s success in Mexico?
2.How much of Walmart’s success is due to NAFTA, and how much is due to Walmart’s inherent competitive strategy?  In other words, could any other U.S. retailer have the same success in Mexico post-NAFTA, or is Walmart a special case?
3.What has Comerci done in its attempt to remain competitive?  What are the advantages and challenges of such a strategy, and how effective do you think it will be? What else do you think Comercial Mexicana S.A. should do, given the competitive position of Walmart?
4.What do you think of Walmart’s strategy in Mexico and Central America and how have bilateral agreements and geographic proximity played a role in its success? What impact do you think the allegations of bribery in Mexico will have on the company’s future expansion?

1.Walmart tried to be successful in Germany and failed. However, it has been very successful in Mexico. How has the implementation of NAFTA affected Walmart’s success in Mexico?
2.How much of Walmart’s success is due to NAFTA, and how much is due to Walmart’s inherent competitive strategy?  In other words, could any other U.S. retailer have the same success in Mexico post-NAFTA, or is Walmart a special case?
3.What has Comerci done in its attempt to remain competitive?  What are the advantages and challenges of such a strategy, and how effective do you think it will be? What else do you think Comercial Mexicana S.A. should do, given the competitive position of Walmart?
4.What do you think of Walmart’s strategy in Mexico and Central America and how have bilateral agreements and geographic proximity played a role in its success? What impact do you think the allegations of bribery in Mexico will have on the company’s future expansion?

Discuss on Conscious Capitalism

Forum #1[1]

 

As described in this week’s reading, businesses have evolved from the traditional managing for profitability approach.  Smart businesses truly understand the connection between their internal and external stakeholders.  When it comes to effective management and sustainable profits, there are several key components that all businesses must consider.  Many businesses are now taking a triple bottom line approach.  Triple bottom line or TBL is a philosophy that does not focus solely on profitability.  TBL also focuses on the environmental impacts of its business dealings as well as the people in their organization and community (Miranda, n.d.).  When I read the articles for this week, the concept of conscious capitalism reminded me of the triple bottom line approach.

Servant leadership is also a component of conscious capitalism in regards to centering people.  Being in management and directly responsible for a group of 48 individuals, I have seen the benefits first hand of centering people.  At a recent conference I attended and presented at, I discussed the importance of developing programs that are sustainable to the industry that I work in.  At the end of my presentation.  I was asked about buy-in and how I was able to obtain buy-in to implement the radical programs that my company now follows.  I simply tied my experience back to the philosophy of servant leadership and the importance of effective communication, transparency and vision.  When employees understand the vision of a company and understand their role in obtaining the objectives and goals of the vision, they tend to be more productive in my experience.   Productivity will directly impact profitability.  In my case, I work in local government so our focus is not on profits and rather about being an effective public servant.

Companies who have embraced the concept of conscious capitalism are highly sought after in the job market.  A company who everyone knows well is Google.  Google has created a workplace like no other.  Google strives “ to create the happiest, most productive workplace in the world.”  (Stewart, 2013).  Stewart goes on to describe the play areas where professionals unwind, the cafe’s and coffee lounges that are all available at no cost the the employees and the five star breakfast, lunch and dinners afforded to all employees.  Google is one of the most profitable companies in the world and is one of the most highly sought after from job applicants.

Apple Inc. is another successful business who understands how to treat their large workforce.  Apple has over 90,000 employees worldwide according to recent numbers (Hattersley, 2016).  Although employees are sworn to secrecy for obvious reasons, Apple  understands the benefits of team building and in their corporate office, most of the small teams work independently according to Hattersley.  When employees are allowed to work freely, their creativity levels increase and Apple Inc. endeavors to be uniquely different from its competitors

Google and Apple are able to leverage sustained profits by increasing higher purpose for their employees.  Their profits continue to rise and their products and services continue to get better.  As discussed in the article titled ”Conscious Capitalism Is Not an Oxymoron”, conscious capitalism is a new way of thinking that embodies the human experience in way that innately drives profits while enhancing the experience for internal and external stakeholders (Mackey & Sisodia, 2013).  This deeper understanding and meaning is a model that all businesses should model.

References

Hattersley, L. (2016). What is it really like to work for Apple: Surprising tales from inside Cupertino and the Apple Store. Retrieved from http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/apple/what-is-it-really-like-work-for-apple-3600678/

Mackey, J., & Sisodia, R. (2013). “Conscious Capitalism” is not an oxymoron. Retrieved from http://hbr.org/2013/01/cultivating-a-higher-conscious

Miranda, C. (n.d.). The breakthrough thinking of the triple bottom line. Retrieved from http://www.cultivatingcapital.com/business-sustainability-triple-bottom-line/

Stewart, J. B. (2013). Looking for a lesson in Google’s perks. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/16/business/at-google-a-place-to-work-and-play.html

 

Evaluate on Business Ethics

 

1              IN                          The most influential theory of corporate responsibility of the past century is:

 

 

 

A)           The moral minimum model.

 

 

 

 

 

B)            The classical model.

 

 

 

 

 

C)            The social contract theory.

 

 

 

 

 

D)           The stakeholder theory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2              IN                          The ethical roots of the classical model of corporate social responsibility are found in which statement:

 

 

 

A)           The idea that the interests of stakeholders are as important as the interests of a corporation’s stockholders.

 

 

 

 

 

B)            The free market theory which holds that managers are ethically obliged to make as much money as possible for their stockholders because to do otherwise would undermine the very foundations of our free society.

 

 

 

 

 

C)            The ethical imperative to cause no harm.

 

 

 

 

 

D)           The ethical imperative to prevent harm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3              IN                          Which of the following reasons might a free market economic theorist use to justify the hostile takeover of a company?

 

 

 

A)           The takeover target company’s stock is undervalued. That is evidence that the resources are being inefficiently used.

 

 

 

 

 

B)            If current management is not maximizing profits, it is violating the utilitarian imperative to maximize the overall good.

 

 

 

 

 

C)            The organization seeking to take over the target company will maximize profits for the stockholders and will be serving the public’s interests because it is only by satisfying consumer (public) demand that a business can make profits.

 

 

 

 

 

D)           If the takeover target’s managers are using their stockholders’ money to serve interests other than those of the stockholders, they are stealing from them.

 

 

 

 

 

E)            All of the above.

 

 

 

 

 

F)            None of the above.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4              IN                          Which of the following statements does not represent a market failure, i.e., a situation in which the pursuit of profit will not result in a net increase in consumer satisfaction?

 

 

 

A)           The costs of pollution, groundwater contamination and depletion, soil erosion and nuclear waste disposal are borne by parties external to the economic exchange between buyer and seller.

 

 

Alaska Airlines Organizational needs

Case Study Analysis: Alaska Airlines Final Project

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED RUBRIC AND CASE STUDY. LOOKING FOR TWO MORE PARTS OF THIS PROJECT IF FIRST ONE IS DONE CORRECTLY. ORIGINAL WORK ONLY, APA FORMAT. 3-6 PAGES NOT INCLUDING COVER PAGE AND REFERENCES.

In the final project, you will be developing a change plan for the “Alaska Airlines: Navigating Change” case study. In The Heart of Change Field Guide: Tools and Tactics for Leading Change in Your Organization, Cohen explains what is required from the leader and other parts of the organization to incorporate Kotter’s steps successfully as a change intervention.

Review the case study “Alaska Airlines: Navigating Change” and then complete the following: (a) State what actually occurred in the case regarding Kotter’s first two steps of establishing a sense of urgency and creating the guiding team in a change effort and (b) address each of the critical elements for Section II parts A and B in your change effort analysis. Make sure to include your recommendations for implementing Kotter’s steps 1 and 2.

A. Create Urgency

  1. Describe a plan to create urgency within the organization and convince stakeholders that this change needs to take place.
  2. What processes currently exist for implementing change? How will these processes need to be updated for the proposed change?
  3. Describe the strategy you will use to get support from your employees. How will this strategy be effective?

B. Build a Guiding Coalition

  1. Identify who should be involved in this guiding coalition. Provide rationale for each choice. Kotter likes 50% leaders and 50% managers with experience, while others prefer the composition to be 33% leaders, 33% managers, and 33% informal leaders, but you can assemble the guiding coalition as you see fit.
  2. Determine steps you can take to ensure commitment from those involved. Describe those steps.
For additional details, please refer to the Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric document in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics section of the course.

Discuss, are there any risks associated with servant leadership

I need a 400 word discussion board post (excluding references). This post should contain 1 internal reference (a reference to a textbook page) and 1 external reference (a reference to a business journal/magazine article and should be about the following:

 

1)      In your opinion, are there any risks associated with servant leadership? List and briefly explain two risks.

2)      Is it possible to practice servant leadership in a computer-mediated environment (e.g., in a virtual team)? Why or why not? Please explain.

 

 

Our textbook is:  Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and Practice (Seventh ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.

 

 

Forum #2 (response to peer)

 

I need a 400 word discussion board post (excluding references) to my classmates post. This post should contain 1 internal reference (a reference to a textbook page) and 1 external reference (a reference to a business journal/magazine article. My classmate posted the following:

 

Northouse call servant leadership “a paradox that runs counter to common sense” (Northouse, 2016).  I believe just as Northouse describes, servant leadership counters what we are taught to believe about leaders and defies the normal stigma of what leaders are expected to do.  There are certain roles and characteristics assigned and associated to both leaders and followers.  Risks come when defying the connotation associated with each role moves towards unconventional leadership styles. “Servant Leaders put followers first, empower them and help them develop their full capacities.” (Northouse, 2016)

 

Because servant leaderships “begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve” (Northouse, 2016) and focus less of institutional drive, many may perceive this attitude towards wanting to nurture employees as weak and unfocused.  More aggressive leaders who care only of personal gain and status elevation may perceive servant style leaders as easy targets.  There is risk in taking the time to ensure others needs are met before your own personal gains.

 

Another risk in using servant style leadership is that employees/followers may take ones kindness for weakness.  Because many leaders lead fiercely and aggressively, making little concern for the feelings and needs of followers, some employees may not know how to appreciate the gestures of servant leaders.  Some employees need leadership that guides, directs and regulates and may not know how to handle a leader who is nurturing and cares about building them instead of the wealth of the company first.

 

According to the article on Transformational versus Servant Leadership, “Servant leaders develop people, helping them to strive and flourish. Servant leaders provide vision, gain credibility and trust from followers, and influence others. (A. Gregory Stone, 2004). Ethics, trust, support and nurturing are common characteristics styles exhibited by servant leaders.  I believe it would be quite difficult to convey these attributes to employees over a computer based environment.  Take for instance our current online MBA courses.  While we are able to witness the different leadership/teaching styles that our professors use and compare how they differ, we are not able to identify which of them seem to be more trusting, moral and willing to nurture our personal goals.  Feelings are less substantiated in my opinion, via web based relationships versus person to person contact.  Body language, eye contact and in personal communication are all ways that empathy, openness and investment can be shown and felt.  The computer mediated environment is a less intimate version of communication.

How will the selling effort change when addressing these new broker needs?

I need a 400 word discussion board post (excluding references). This post should contain 1 internal reference (a reference to a textbook page) and 1 external reference (a reference to a business journal/magazine article and should be about the following:

 

1)      In your opinion, are there any risks associated with servant leadership? List and briefly explain two risks.

2)      Is it possible to practice servant leadership in a computer-mediated environment (e.g., in a virtual team)? Why or why not? Please explain.

 

 

Our textbook is:  Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and Practice (Seventh ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.

 

 

Forum #2 (response to peer)

 

I need a 400 word discussion board post (excluding references) to my classmates post. This post should contain 1 internal reference (a reference to a textbook page) and 1 external reference (a reference to a business journal/magazine article. My classmate posted the following:

 

Northouse call servant leadership “a paradox that runs counter to common sense” (Northouse, 2016).  I believe just as Northouse describes, servant leadership counters what we are taught to believe about leaders and defies the normal stigma of what leaders are expected to do.  There are certain roles and characteristics assigned and associated to both leaders and followers.  Risks come when defying the connotation associated with each role moves towards unconventional leadership styles. “Servant Leaders put followers first, empower them and help them develop their full capacities.” (Northouse, 2016)

 

Because servant leaderships “begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve” (Northouse, 2016) and focus less of institutional drive, many may perceive this attitude towards wanting to nurture employees as weak and unfocused.  More aggressive leaders who care only of personal gain and status elevation may perceive servant style leaders as easy targets.  There is risk in taking the time to ensure others needs are met before your own personal gains.

 

Another risk in using servant style leadership is that employees/followers may take ones kindness for weakness.  Because many leaders lead fiercely and aggressively, making little concern for the feelings and needs of followers, some employees may not know how to appreciate the gestures of servant leaders.  Some employees need leadership that guides, directs and regulates and may not know how to handle a leader who is nurturing and cares about building them instead of the wealth of the company first.

 

According to the article on Transformational versus Servant Leadership, “Servant leaders develop people, helping them to strive and flourish. Servant leaders provide vision, gain credibility and trust from followers, and influence others. (A. Gregory Stone, 2004). Ethics, trust, support and nurturing are common characteristics styles exhibited by servant leaders.  I believe it would be quite difficult to convey these attributes to employees over a computer based environment.  Take for instance our current online MBA courses.  While we are able to witness the different leadership/teaching styles that our professors use and compare how they differ, we are not able to identify which of them seem to be more trusting, moral and willing to nurture our personal goals.  Feelings are less substantiated in my opinion, via web based relationships versus person to person contact.  Body language, eye contact and in personal communication are all ways that empathy, openness and investment can be shown and felt.  The computer mediated environment is a less intimate version of communication.