Category: Management

This assignment is an individual assignment.
Due date for Assignment 2 is 04/05/2024
The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -3
Submission Date by students:Before 4/5/24
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre
Weight: 10 Marks
Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how global competitive environments are changing supply chain management and logistics practice.
2. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
3. Analyze and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
In today’s highly competitive, extremely variable, and dynamic environment, many firms are seeking solutions. Supply chain management becomes more sophisticated and the difference between what firms want to achieve and what they can do in-house continues to grow, firms begin to realize that doing the right thing becomes more interesting than doing everything. Accordingly, they become better focused and more specialized by outsourcing and offshoring activities that are far from their core businesses. In many cases, firms decide to outsource this function in whole or in part to agents or third-party logistics firms.
Using this concept of offshoring and outsourcing answer the following questions by conceding any Saudi Local company or any Multinational company.
Question:
1.What are the roles of Third-party logistics firms in the smooth running of Supply chain process of a multinational organization? (3 Mark)
2.What are the motivational factors for companies going internationally? (3 Mark)
3.On what ground do companies choose developing countries’ locations for offshoring? Use examples. (Mention the country and decisive factors) (3 Mark)
4.References (Use APA style of referencing (1 Mark)
The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:
Each answer should be 300 to 400 range of word counts.
Outsourcing, offshoring, Third Party Logistics
Their Main functions
Motivational Factors /Drivers
Reasons with suitable Examples
Reference
Note: You can support your answer by reading your book.
You can use secondary source available on internet.

Module 13: External Growth Strategies and Implementation
This module continues the discussion of strategy implementation by focusing on the management issues that arise in different types of growth and the optimal mode of growth for a company. Mergers, acquisitions, and alliances are mechanisms by which strategy is implemented, rather than the strategies themselves. The turbulence caused by political uprisings, worldwide economic recessions, and natural disasters all motivate strategy decisions. This module is designed to reinforce the course’s emphasis on thorough analysis and effective strategy implementation.
Discussion Question
Question Requirements:
External Growth Strategies and Implementation
In this module, we explored the role of the corporate headquarters and its relationship with individual businesses, and how the corporate headquarters creates value by implementing mergers/acquisitions and strategic alliances strategies. Select a Saudi Arabian company. Discuss the decisions and actions that the company took to sustain or create a competitive advantage with international growth.
What method of international growth did the KSA company use? What source of competitive advantage does the KSA company have, and how is that position supported by its resources and capabilities? How does the KSA Company deal effectively with its external environment?
What recommendations would you make to the KSA company concerning this or future expansion? Directions:
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources.
Write a discussion that includes an introduction paragraph, the essay’s body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignment’s guide questions. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 600 word limit.
Learning Outcomes
Analyze the management issues and optimal mode of growth that arise when managing the different types of growth for a firm.
Compare the factors which determine the optimal mode of growth for a firm.
Assess the strategic planning needs and the key changes taking place in a multinational KSA organization.
Readings
Required:
Chapter 13 in Contemporary Strategy Analysis: Appendix
Chapter PowerPoint slides in Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Greiner, L. E. (1998, May). Evolution and Revolution as Organizations Grow. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/1998/05/evolution-and-revolution-as-organizations-grow‌ (seminal)
Recommended:
Babalola, M.T., Bal, M., Cho, C.H., Garcia-Lorenzo, L., Guedhami, O., Liang, H., Shailer, G., & van Gils, S. (2022). Bringing excitement to empirical business ethics research: Thoughts on the future of business ethics. Journal of Business Ethics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-022-05242-7

Please avoid plagiarism . And references with APA style.
Answer questions according to the case study in the file.At least 300 words for each question
• The Assignment must be submitted on (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Reply to Effective Coaching Discussion 1
Q – Please read the discussion below and prepare a Reply to this discussion post with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.
Please provide the references you used.
Ensure zero plagiarism.
Word limit: 250 words
Discussion
In coaching, a few key lessons markedly enhance both the effectiveness of the coach and the outcomes for the client. This post explores the three most critical insights from a coaching course: the value of active listening, the importance of setting clear goals, and the need for empathy in coaching interactions. These fundamental skills are vital for any coach who seeks to make a significant impact in their clients’ lives.
1. Active Listening
Active listening forms the foundation of successful coaching. It entails paying full attention, understanding, responding to, and remembering the client’s words. This skill enables coaches to fully grasp their clients’ needs and concerns, building a robust relationship between coach and client.
To engage in active listening, keep eye contact, use body language to show you understand, and repeat back what the client says to confirm comprehension. It’s important not to think about your next response while listening, as this can distract from truly understanding the client’s message.
Active listening is crucial as it establishes trust and respect. When clients feel heard and understood, they are more likely to find the coaching environment safe and supportive. Mastery of this skill is essential for future students who wish to excel in coaching (Whitmore, 2017).
2. Goal-Setting
Goal-setting in coaching helps clients define clear, attainable goals that motivate their actions and decisions. This lesson stresses the importance of the S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) framework for setting goals.
Explain the S.M.A.R.T framework, detailing each element with examples. Conduct exercises where students formulate S.M.A.R.T goals in hypothetical coaching contexts.
Effective goal-setting is vital because it provides a focused, measurable framework for both the coach and the client. This ensures the coaching sessions are directed and fruitful. Future students must learn this to help clients make tangible advancements (Whitmore, 2017).
3. Empathy
Empathy involves understanding and sharing another person’s feelings, crucial for forming deep connections with clients.
Discuss the distinctions between sympathy and empathy. Use role-playing to practice empathetic interactions in different coaching scenarios.
Empathy connects coaches to clients on a personal level, crucial for effective coaching. It addresses emotional and psychological aspects of the client’s needs. Teaching future coaches about empathy equips them to manage a diverse array of client situations with sensitivity (Stoltzfus, 2005).
Conclusion
The principles of active listening, goal-setting, and empathy are not just techniques; they are core to the philosophy of effective coaching. They are indispensable for any coach committed to supporting their clients’ growth and development. Students engaged in or considering this course must acquire these skills to become capable and empathetic professionals.
References
Whitmore, J. (2017). Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Stoltzfus, T. (2005). Leadership Coaching: The Disciplines, Skills, and Heart of a Christian Coach. Coach22 Bookstore LLC.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Discuss the 2 pros and 2 cons of activity-based costing.
Give an example of a situation where activity-based costing could be used effectively. Explain your reason.
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100–200-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your textbook and all course resources.
Discussion Board Rubric
ExpectationPoints PossiblePoints EarnedComments
Application of Learning Material Content: Initial post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.25
Application of Course Knowledge: Initial post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from discipline.25
DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.10
Organization: Initial post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic.8
Professional Language: Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors. (APA formatting is not required.)7
Total Points
75
Total Points Earned

Academic Report Guideline(Co-op)
(please do not include this text in the final report, just follow its guidelines and use the cover page above)
The report should be submitted within two weeks after you finish your Co-op training Program. In addition, the report should be approximately 3000 – 4000, single –spaced and consider taking the following format General instructions for writing the final report: The report must be written in English language.
The word limit is 3000-4000.
If the report word count is not within the required word limit, marks will be deducted. The font size is 12, Times New Roman, justified, 1.5 space. Main headings use font size of 16 and bold. Add page numbers in the middle bottom of the page. Plagiarism or copying from other sources will result in ZERO marks. This report must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the allocated folder. Your work should be clearly and completely presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page. Assignment will be evaluated through BB Safe Assign tool. Late submission will result in ZERO marks being awarded. First Page The first page should display the student’s full name, internship start and finish dates, working hours per week, company/institution name, and the cover page. The field instructor should sign on the first page.
A Brief Executive Summary of the Internship A one-page summary of the company/institution and a short account of the major activities carried out during the internship period. Acknowledgment To allow the student to express her/his thankful and gratitude to individuals (such as: field instructor, academic supervisor, colleagues…etc.) who help them in carrying out and completing her/his training journey. This part will aid the students to learn basic elements of academic writing. To express their appreciation in a concise and professional manner.
Table of Contents
Contents of the report with page numbers, list of tables, and list of figures. Introduction A brief of the report. The Aim of the report
. please note that presentation must be add

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment-3 MGT 402-Entrepreneurship and small business
Due Date: 04/05/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Entrepreneurship and small business
Student’s Name:
Course Code:MGT402
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year: 2023-24
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:XXXXX Students’ Grade:/ 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Place of Submission is Blackboard.
Weight 10 Marks
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted
1. Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses of small business. 2. Design a solid projected financial plan and conduct a breakeven analysis for a small company. 3. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and professional manner.
4. Illustrate the ability to think independently and systematically on developing a viable business model. Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
Students are supposed to read the attached Case -Panda Sunglasses. Based on your understanding of the case and basic concepts of Entrepreneurship.
Answer the following question:
1. How can social entrepreneurs such as the founders of Panada Sunglasses use their companies’ social missions to attract customers and promote their business? (2 marks)
2. How should the founders of Panada Sunglasses define a unique selling proposition for their company that resonate with customers? (2 marks)
3. Write a brief memo to the founders of Panda Sunglasses outlining a bootstrap marketing plan for the company? (2 marks) 4. Use the business model canvas to illustrate Panda Sunglasses business model. Can you identify other revenue streams that could support the company? How can the company strengthen its relationships with customers? (2marks)
5.How should the founders of Panda Sunglasses use social media to market their company and its products? What can they do to increase the traffic to and generate more sales from their company’s Web site? (2 marks)
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
Each answer should be within the range of 300 to 350-word counts.
Reference
Note: You can support your answer with the course book.
You can use secondary sources available on internet. Answer:
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Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:
Risks are the negative or positive events that may occur and impact a project. Risks can impact all areas of project elements, such as the schedule, cost, budget, quality, and deliverable.
Based on your knowledge or assigned readings, respond to the following questions:
A common way to structure risk categories is with a Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS). Describe at least three risk categories and share two risk examples that might occur in each. Why do you think it is important to categorize risks on a project?
A risk register provides information on threats and opportunities that may affect project execution. Describe your approach to creating a project risk register and keeping it maintained. Why do you think it is critical to engage stakeholders in this process? Share your thoughts and experience about the effectiveness of the risk register in helping keep a project on track.
Describe the Probability and Impact Matrix. What are your thoughts about how you would use it in real life?

Project Management
Part 1: You are the project manager and need to compose an SOW for clients who want you to develop a Kickstarter.com site for their project, as discussed in the chapter.
Start off by composing an SOW using a standard SOW template that you found and downloaded from the Internet. Use Tom’s Planner (https://www.tomsplanner.com) or other free Gantt chart software to create a Gantt chart for your project. Share your Gantt chart for the project as an attachment and as an image – discuss how a Gantt chart can improve projects that you work on.
Assume that after your clients review your SOW and Gantt chart, they request that you discount the price 20%. Based on the triple constraints, discuss how you would respond?
Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources if appropriate. Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 500 word limit.
Part2 ( after i submit my initial post, i will send you my peers discussions and you reply to them) Reply to at least two discussion posts with comments that further and advance the discussion topic.

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Place of Submission is Blackboard.
Weight 10 Marks
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted