Category: Business and management

INTEGRATED SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT FINC 300, INFO 300, MGMT 300, MKTG 300

INSTRUCTIONS:

The objective of the integrated semester is to help you extend your knowledge of how the Finance, Operations, Management, and Marketing disciplines work, and how they integrate their functioning in the real world of business. This assignment is an assessment of how well you understand this integration.

Please read all the instructions carefully before beginning to answer the questions. Contact your instructor if you dont understand the assignments requirements. You will lose points if you fail to follow the instructions or if the submission is formatted incorrectly.

• The assignment should be prepared as a Word document, 3-4 pages in length for each discipline separately.
• The document should be double-spaced, use font size 12 and Arial font.
• The document should use standard 1-inch margins.
• Add any appendices or references at the end of the Word document for each discipline separately.
• Upload the appropriate Word file through the link on Canvas to each of your Integrated Semester courses separately by the due date (i.e. the Finance assignment should only be uploaded to your Finance class).
• Your reference sources, in addition to the base case and question sets, should be online sites and articles, Bloomberg terminals, your Integrated Semester textbooks, PowerPoint slides, and other sources your professor assigns.
• Turnitin and other software that prevent plagiarism will be used to assess your sourcing of information. Do your own work

OPERATIONS ASSIGNMENT

1. Amazon has made significant investments in building its own logistics infrastructure,

including leasing aircraft for Prime Air, developing its own delivery vans, acquiring the

autonomous vehicle company Zoox, and experimenting with drone delivery. Based

on these

moves described in the case, what are the long

–

term supply chain implications of Amazon

bypassing traditional carriers like UPS and FedEx?

Your response should be based on supply chain and operations management concepts discussed

in class. Be sure to connect your analysis to topics such as vertical integration, supply chain

network design, cost vs. service trade

–

offs, last

–

mile delivery, econ

omies of scale, risk

management, and supply chain agility and resilience. Your answer should go beyond

summarizing the case and apply these concepts to critically evaluate Amazon’s strategy.

2. Amazon launched the Get the Crap Out (GTCO) initiative to eliminate unprofitable SKUs

such as bulky, low

–

margin items

in order to improve its cost structure and focus on higher

–

margin products. How could inventory segmentation techniques, such as ABC

analysis or the

Pareto principle, support this initiative by helping Amazon prioritize profitable items?

In your answer, discuss how this approach aligns with Amazons financial strategy of improving

operating margins and cash flow. Also consider how changes to product selection may influence

or require changes in Amazons marketing strategy

for example, shif

ting promotional efforts

toward high

–

turnover or Prime

–

eligible items. Support your response with relevant supply chain

and inventory management theories, and refer to Amazons historical financial performance and

marketing evolution as described in the ca

se.

3. Examine how Amazon ensures quality management in its fulfillment centers while handling

millions of SKUs. How do process design and automation contribute to consistent service quality

and customer satisfaction?

While you may use online resources and tools to explore this topic, your response should be

grounded in the quality management concepts discussed in class. Be sure to refer to relevant

topics such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, continuous improvement (Kaizen),

statistical process control, process standardization, and service quality dimensions (e.g.,

reliability, responsiveness) that your professor explained during class t

ime. Use these concepts to

critically evaluate Amazons strategies, rather than just summarizing information found online.

4. You are provided with the daily gross sales of an Amazon Fresh store from May 26 to June 29

in the Sales_Data.xlsx dataset. Use this data to forecast daily sales for the period June 30 to July

6 by completing the tasks below:

Trend Forecast (Without Seasonality): Forecast the daily sales from June 30 to July 6

using a trend analysis model that does not incorporate seasonality.

Seasonality Indexes: Calculate the daily seasonality indexes. What do these indexes

indicate about sales patterns throughout the week?

Trend Forecast with Seasonality: Using the trend model from part 1, adjust your forecasts

for June 30 to July 6 by incorporating the calculated seasonality indexes.

Managerial Implications (100

150 words): How might Amazon utilize your forecast

results to plan and manage store operations for the week of June 30? Consider aspects

such as staffing, inventory, and promotions.

Note:

The data on the Excel file is dynamic and changes every time you hit a key on the

keyboard or when you reopen the file. Please copy the entire dataset, paste it as Values on a

separate sheet, and work on the data on the new sheet. This will allow you to

work on static data.

The file labeled pdf .pdf is the amazon case study

the file integrated semester is the questions for to be answered in essay. Only answer the operation part 4 questions.

Cost account inventory question

Applying Concepts to Your Selected Organization Where you Work or Desire to Work

Now that you have completed an in-depth analysis of the company where you work or would like to work, review each assignment to identify your key findings and insights. For this final project, create an executive summary. Executive summaries are succinct and include key findings. The executive summary includes the following topics based on your previous coursework:

• Describe the company, including if the company is publicly traded or not, the product or service provided by the company, and the target market for the product or service.
• Identify the companys leaders (you can use names or titles). Identify the key strengths of each leader and explain why these strengths contribute to the success of the company.
• Describe a key strategic and non-strategic decision that you make in your position within this company. If you are not employed at this company, describe key strategic and non-strategic decisions you anticipate making in this career position.
• Explain how collaboration impacts the successful implementation of the strategic plan.
• Describe your recommendations for developing employees with a focus on longevity.
• Identify five external factors that affect or potentially could affect company performance. Categorize these five external factors as either an opportunity or threat to the company.
• Categorize the resources and capabilities of the company as either a strength or a weakness.
• Describe the generic competitive strategy(ies) and corporate-level strategy(ies)used by your company. Describe the strategies used by your area/functional unit. Do these area/functional unit strategies support the business-level and corporate-level strategies of the wider organization or are the area/functional unit strategies unique?
• Given the companys long-term goals, are the companys strategies and policies appropriatewhy or why not? (This question should be judged by goal attainment and performance.) Are the companys strategies and policies ethical and sustainable, and do they demonstrate good corporate social responsibilitywhy or why not?

Your paper should be 6-8 pages in length and align with APA guidelines in the CSU Global Writing Center (a link to the Writing Center is available in the left-hand navigation panel). Include at least 3 credible references including the course textbook. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find these references (link available in the left-hand navigation panel).

Rubric

MGT350_M08_PP

MGT350_M08_PP

CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Requirements

25 to >20.0 pts

Meets Expectation

The Portfolio includes all the required components as specified in the assignment.

20 to >15.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

The Portfolio includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

15 to >10.0 pts

Below Expectation

The Portfolio includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

10 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

The Portfolio includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Content

35 to >28.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of business policy and strategy; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

28 to >21.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

21 to >14.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

14 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

35 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Decision-Making

40 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate thought and insight in decision making regarding analysis of strategic and non-strategic activities.

32 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in decision making.

24 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in decision making.

16 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate decision making.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Analysis

40 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Provides strong or adequate thought, insight, and analysis of concepts and applications regarding business strategies.

32 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in thought, insight, and analysis.

24 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in thought, insight, and analysis.

16 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate thought, insight, and analysis.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Synthesis and Evaluation

40 to >32.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate synthesis and evaluation of course concepts in writing a grand strategy plan.

32 to >24.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

24 to >16.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

16 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate synthesis and evaluation.

40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Sources

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Cites and integrates at least 3 credible sources.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Cites and integrates 2 credible sources.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Cites and integrates 1 credible source.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Does not cite or integrate credible sources.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Application of Source Material

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Sources well or adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue; knowledge from the course linked properly to source material.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major problems with selection and linkage of sources.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Source selection is seriously flawed; no linkage to knowledge from the course.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Organization

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper essay format including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Conforms to project requirements.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Small number of significant but not major flaws in organization and writing; is in proper essay format. In a minor way does not conform to project requirements.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major problems in organization and writing; does not completely follow proper essay format. In a significant way does not conform to project requirements.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Project is not well organized or well written and is not in proper essay format. Does not conform to project requirements.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Grammar and Style

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few or no minor errors in grammar and spelling; appropriate writing style; clear and concise with no unsupported comments.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Small number of significant but not major errors in grammar and spelling; generally appropriate writing.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; work needed on grammar and spelling; does not meet program expectations.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Poor quality; unacceptable in terms of grammar and/or spelling; inappropriate writing style that interferes with clarity.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Demonstrates proper use of APA style

10 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU Global Writing Center, with no more than one significant error.

8 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global Writing Center, with no more than two to three significant errors.

6 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global Writing Center, with four to five significant errors.

4 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global Writing Center, with more than five significant errors.

10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome

Coordinating Skill

10 pts

Meets Expectation

Successfully articulates how collaboration impacts the successful implementation of a strategic plan.

0 pts

Not Included

Does not articulate how collaboration impacts the successful implementation of a strategic plan.

10 pts

Communicating Effectively for Diverse Audiences and Contexts

For the purposes of this assessment, you are a manager with Allied Products, a U.S.-based manufacturer of consumer-packaged goods (CPG). Your company has recently acquired manufacturing operations in Mexico and will be using these facilities to vertically integrate production of several of your key product lines. You and a number of your U.S.-based counterparts will each be leading a profit center for a specific equipment type (yours is blenders). In the coming weeks, each of these profit centers will be forming a six- to eight-member team representing key functions in planning, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing its product. Each of these virtual teams will be led by a U.S.-based manager, some of whom are newer to the role and may lack experience in leading teams.

Your senior leader has asked you to create a presentation for the group of managers about choosing appropriate communication methods and strategies for communicating effectively, taking into consideration the purpose of your message, your audience, and your context. In this case, you will want to highlight considerations for virtual teams, as well as culture, since Mexico is considered a higher-context culture compared to the United States. Your presentation must include a title slide and references slides that include appropriate academic and professional support for your ideas. You will also need to provide a script that you would use if you were delivering your presentation to your fellow group of U.S.-based managers. Each content slide should contain 3 to 5 bullet points (no more than 1 sentence each), with additional details and explanation provided in the accompanying script.

The objectives for your presentation are as follows:

1. Provide some basic information on the key components and process of communication.
2. Highlight the importance of self-awareness and being a competent sender.
3. Help the managers understand key considerations when communicating in a virtual team.
4. Provide guidance about communicating effectively with those from a higher-context environment (such as Mexico) than the United States.
5. Give the managers a framework that will help them plan for and run effective team meetings.

******* Introduction

• Provide an introductory slide that grabs the audiences attention and answers the why you should listen question for the audience. The script that accompanies this slide should introduce the topic and purpose of the presentation and provide the key objectives for the presentation. (1 slide)

********Part 1 The Communication Process

• Examine components of the communication process.
• Briefly define communication.
• Identify the parts of the process and how they work together to promote effective communication. (12 slides)
• Illustrate the importance of self-awareness in communication, including what it means to be a competent sender. (1 slide)
• Include one transition (review/preview) slide that offers a compelling conclusion to the material you just presented and connects to the material you are presenting next. The script contents should keep the audience engaged. (1 slide)

*********Part 2 Develop three to five clear, specific, and actionable recommendations for communicating effectively in virtual teams. (1 slide)

• Synthesize three to five clear, specific, and actionable recommendations for communicating effectively in high-context, low-context, and mixed-context cultures. (3 slides)
• Include one transition (review/preview) slide that offers a compelling conclusion to the material you just presented and connects to the material you are presenting next. The script contents should keep the audience engaged. (1 slide)

***** Part 3 Planning for Team Meetings

• Identify best practices for:
• Clarifying the purposes and outcomes of the meeting (1 slide)
• Including a team cohesion activity (1 slide)
• Clarifying types of outcomes for agenda items (1 slide)
• Sharing discussion leadership (1 slide)
• Managing time (1 slide)
• Evaluating the meeting (1 slide)
• Reviewing action items (1 slide)
• For each item, support the best practice identified with at least one source.

********* Conclusion

• Provide one concluding slide in which you summarize key points and reinforce suggested practices through the script contents. (1 slide)

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I will upload the instructions and the Business problem

Add a detailed speakers notes for each Powerpoint slides.

i think around 3000 words should be fine.

DO NOT use any kind of ai in the making, cause this professor is in the academic misconduct board and will scan each one of the essays with a magnifying glass to find any ai and fail us.

This is a simpler version of the official assignment brief.

I havent choose a company, I let it up to you to do the analysis and find the proper match for this.

Whatever resource you need extra, do not hesitate to contact me anytime. Any questions that you might have ask. I have to get over 80% in this assignment, as this module is very important. I will also add the theory slides for you to use.

Im 24/7 available to help anyhow i can.

I need only a word file.

You must prepare a paper with at least 5 pages and no more than 10 explaining the function of the covenants stipulations in the financing agreements. You are able to talk about multiple different covenants or focus on one.