Category: Business and Management

Here is a link to DOD Best Business Practices.
https://dbb.defense.gov/Portals/35/Documents/Reports/2013/FY13-03%20Applying%20Best%20Business%20Practices%20from%20Corporate%20Performance%20Management%20to%20DoD.pdf
After reviewing the Best Business Practices, find one that you find to be the most important and write about why it is so important. additionally
, Describe 2 historical legislative acts that have institutionalized better business practices within the DoD acquisition community.
Write a two-page paper, plus the title page and a reference page.
Writing Instructions (Please do read this):
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than a two-page paper.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Title page info that may be drafted
School: American Military University
Student name:
Professor: Dr Mechelle Kelso
Course: Program and Acquisition Management I

Chapter 1. Theoretical perspectives on entrepreneurship
1.1 The entrepreneur and his role in society
1.2 Entrepreneurial innovation
1.3 The interaction between the entrepreneur and public institutions
Chapter 2. Entrepreneurial activity – engine of economic growth
2.1 Determinants of entrepreneurial activity
2.1.1 Socio-economic factors
2.1.2 Demographic factors
2.1.3 Legislative elements
2.2 Theoretical perspectives on the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth
Chapter 3. Competitiveness, entrepreneurship and economic growth. Study on developed and emerging countries

Evaluate one team/company-wide contingency-based
pay scheme for the organisation and the employee using amazon as an example without using AI

Prepare a report that includes:
The background to the company and its situation and relevance to the industry (or industries) it is associated with.
A SWOT analysis of the company, indicating its strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities it has going for it, and any threats facing it.

Re-write the attached in answer in a better critical thinking way without using AI – This has to be human written

Write this case study please you will see the details in the document below. I also attach the case in a separate document and also my presentation of my imaginery business that i have created earlier. Which is basically a business that pics up organic waste and transforms it into different staff to sell, but you can also read that in the BioGrow presentation.

Country of choice is Brazil 
Template attached
Use the Module Two Assignment template located in the Guidelines for Submission section to create a cultural comparison guide between the country you selected for your course project and the United States. In Part One of the template, you will identify common information about both countries, including their cultural backgrounds and business etiquettes. In Part Two of the template, you will identify the six dimensions in the Hofstede model of national culture for both countries. In Part Three of the template, you will draw conclusions on how doing business in the country you selected will differ from doing business in the United States and tips for individuals doing business in your selected country.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Basic Country Facts: Identify government types, languages, and religions for both countries.
Business Etiquette: Identify common business etiquette in both countries (e.g., common greetings, differences in communication toward men and women, negotiating styles, and acceptable business attire).
Tips for Doing Business: Identify three tips you would give to individuals doing business in the non-U.S. country you selected. Tips could be about behaviors to avoid (e.g., items as innocent as posture or body language or attitudes regarding punctuality or approaches to business).
Cultural Dimensions: Identify and examine the six dimensions in the Hofstede model of national culture for both countries.
Conclusions: Conclude how doing business in your new country will differ from doing business in the United States.

Week 3 Assignment – PowerPoint (ePortfolio use)
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Instructions
Portfolio Assignment
Getting started:
Visit the Course Tools / Portfolio tab of the classroom and view the following video about the use of Portfolio: Portfolio Video. 
Course Objective: CO-1: Describe the environment in which business operates.
Prompt:
In a 7 to 10 slide PowerPoint presentation, describe the four to five stages of the business lifecycle. What are the characteristics of each stage, and what might the organization experience at each stage? Provide examples to support your description.
Instructions:
•    Prepare a 7 to 10 slide PowerPoint presentation. Use Speakers Notes for explanations and details (How to create a PowerPoint video 1 and how to add speaker notes 2).
•    Follow APA format for structure.
•    Use either audio or speaker notes.
•    Support your presentation with 3 credible references. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia, and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to locate credible references is the Online Library.
•    Using Portfolio, submit your artifact you created for this assignment to your Portfolio account. Additionally, be sure to upload this assignment to your Classroom Assignment as well.
Grading Rubric:
A rubric is provided for your convenience that details how this assignmet will be graded. Please review it carefully prior to submitting your assignment. If the grading rubric does not auto-populate here, please see it by visiting the Assignment details under Course Tools.
Due on May 26, 2024 8:55 PM

PLEASE NO AI OR PALAGARRISM (I will need a draft for the work on Tuesday plese)
Description of the assessment
Individual
Report
100%
1,500 words +/- 10%
1, 2 & 3
Turnitin / Blackboard Assignment
12:00 Noon UK time, 15/03/2024
12:00 Noon UK time, 26/04/2024
Summary of Assessment Method: An Individual Feasibility Report for a food and beverage operation
(1,500 words).
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically examine the different functional areas impacting the food and beverage service industry
and identity opportunities that can lead to innovation 2. Critically evaluate the feasibility of various
components of a food and beverage related to the business plan and gain an understanding of the
various constraints placed upon business decisions due to the external environment.
3. Prepare and present a well-researched business idea and feasibility study relating to a food and
beverage business.
Assessment Content
Based on the achievement of learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3. To be submitted in week 10.
In the assessment you are required to prepare a 1500-word feasibility report for a food and
beverage operation of your choice. It can be located in any country and for that reason must comply
with the country’s laws and regulations, but all financial considerations and any costing must be in
Swiss Francs.
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Sensitivity: Internal
Conducting a feasibility study prior to investing the time and money to open a business can help an
entrepreneur make a more informed decision about the venture’s chances of success because they
often overestimate the size of the market and do not take into account tough competition.
Your research and findings should be included in the feasibility report and referenced appendices
can be included. You should cover the following areas although you are free to include more.
Executive Summary
Consumer understanding
o Consumerdescription
o Needs / Desires / Likes / Dislikes
o Data, facts, numbers, sources are mandatory
Concept & Business objectives;
o Concept
o Valueproposition
o USP/Missionstatement
Assess the market;
o Evaluate potential locations.
o Reviewcompetitionandtheindustrythatyouareentering.
o SWOT
Legal requirements
o Locallegalrequirements
Technical analysis
o Detailed requirements of the facilities,
o Inventory and production
o Storage
o Delivery
7. Management analysis
o Skills and talent of the management team
o Primary duties of each person
o Description of the organization structure.
8. Financial analysis
o BalanceSheet(Preopening+5years)
o IncomeStatement(Preopening+5years)
o StatementofCashFlow(Preopening+5years)
o (Sources and Uses of Cash – Start-up costs)
o Monthlycosts
o Averagecheck
o Openingdays/hours
o Monthly/yearlysales
9. Timelines
o Produce timelines and plan.
o Ganttgraph
10. Conclusion
o Evaluate profitability and success based on the above factors. 

Over the past two modules, you have explored the fundamentals of global business, such as key drivers for expansion of domestic business and cultural considerations. In this milestone, you will complete the first part of your course project by explaining what you have learned about global business thus far.
Scenario
You are a business analyst working at a small domestic organization that produces high-quality cell phone cases. Your organization has begun to see its sales flatten in the domestic market. While the organization is not losing money, leadership would like to explore options to continue to grow. One option that leadership has noticed competitors attempting is entering international markets.
You have been asked to examine the benefits, drawbacks, and key considerations for your organization to enter one of the global markets below, and to summarize your findings in a business brief for leadership.
Select one of the following international markets to use for your course project:
Argentina
Brazil
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Nigeria
Russia
South Africa
If you would like to use another country for your course project, please reach out to your instructor.
Prompt
In this milestone, you will complete Section One of the Business Brief Template (located in the Guidelines for Submission section of this document).
Drivers for Global Entry: Develop the first section of the Business Brief Template that explains the purpose of global expansion, business impacts of global business, societal impacts of global business, and cultural considerations using evidence from course and outside resources to support your explanations. Make sure to use evidence from course resources to support your responses.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Country Selection: State the country you have selected to use for your course project.
Purpose of Global Expansion: Explain key benefits of successful global expansion for domestic organizations.
Business Impacts of Global Business: Explain how global expansion of a domestic organization can impact business operations such as strategic planning, marketing, supply-chain management, human resources, and so on.
Societal Impacts of Global Business: Explain how the global expansion of organizations has impacted society, citing specific examples regarding culture, transportation, employment, infrastructure, and environmental climate.
Cultural Considerations for Global Business: Explain the importance of researching the culture of a potential global market prior to market entry, as well as key cultural considerations to explore to inform expansion decisions.