Category: Business and management

Prompt: For this week’s assignment you will want to start in Google Scholar (or any electronic Library you may have access to) and locate one Journal Articles (less than 7 years old) that address some facet of forecasting. To Search, start by entering search terms such as “Demand Forecasting” or “Forecasting Methods” into the search bar and a long list of sub-topic titles will appear. Choose a journal article that (a) interests you, and (b) has a PDF version you can download to your PC or MAC. Read the journal article through from start to finish while making notes on the research, the findings, and the conclusions. Then using the Word template provided below, report on the journal article you chose: Title of the journal article, author, publishing journal, year of publication, A summation that introduces the Journal article subject matter Type of research conducted and research question (if there is one) Background information as to why this journal article was written (look in the Literature Search/Survey section) Findings and Conclusions if a research-based article A short summary of what you learned that added to your understanding of demand driven forecasting Instructions: Utilize the template attached below for this assignment. Label your submission document as follows: yourlastname_Assignment1.docx (ex: BJohnson_Assignment2.docx) Minimum 1000 words of content of strategic material, double spaced. Content requirement does not include cover page, abstract, nor reference pages Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (7th edition) style and formatting Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM for this course. Your similarity scan score should be less than 20% Plagiarism in any form can result in an automatic zero for this assignment: Using another author’s exact words without quotations AND without an in-text citation Paraphrasing by changing a couple of another author’s words and claiming them to be your own. There are no late assignments accepted after the last day of the course unless: (a) prior approval has been obtained from the professor or (b) you have an approved 30-day

Volkswagen Case Analysis: Please use a couple of concise and directed sentences to type your responses to each of the following questions. Please review the financial economic profit calculation you completed in the Week 2 Practice Set to answer the next four questions: 1. Please comment on the trend in Volkswagens operating income over the past five years. 2. Please remember that Beta is a measure of risk that consequently drives the cost of equity number and the weighted average cost of capital. Please review Volkswagens beta and comment on whether you believe this to be an accurate representation of Volkswagens risk. 3. Review the market weights of debt and equity for Volkswagen relative to the others in the industry. Is this level of debt too high, too low, misrepresented? Why? 4. Review Volkswagens economic profit trend for the five years. Is this trending in the right direction, too high, too low, misrepresented because of some factor? How or why?

1.Length:(ignore the size in the order detail, its just for price.)

You need to give me 2 files:

1)a 7 pages slides + 1 page reference list page slide.(Please cite real academic articles as references.)

2)a 700 words script.

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2.Choose one Wicked Problem, as defined in the course.(the course resource are attched in ”4-Lecture & Tutorail’ files. Please read them first.

Describe the environment in which the problem exists and explain the connections between the elements that promote and inhibit its solution. Think of and describe the kind of impact that global politics, cultural practices, and different regulations have on this problem. Explain how the problem looks at a local or regional level and how it affects specific communities and populations. Identify and analyse past efforts to address the problem. Did these efforts follow a top-down, bottom-up, or combined approach? Remember to rely on information from academic sources, organisations and government reports, media, etc. You can also use case studies to illustrate and help to understand the situation.

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3.Try to focus on a specific part of a big problem, rather than trying to address one of the

massive global problems.

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4.Your goal is not only to analyse a social issue but to demonstrate your knowledge of concepts,

literature and tools learnt in class.

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5.For this assessment, your research must draw on academic sources such as peer-reviewed journal articles and course reading materials (minimum 5 required) and high-quality archival sources (minimum 3 required) such as media, official reports, websites, documented personal accounts, or publications from relevant organisations.

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6.For presentation slides:

Don’t simply copy the script text into the slides.

You need to integrate charts, graphs, or data tables into the slides.

Extract the main points of the content

Show exquisite and professional slides.

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7.There are some course reading articels for you.(Attached in the ‘3-Course Reading list’ file.)

Part I. Watch the videos (2:24 minutes) and (14:31 minutes) in addition to reading chapters 1 and 2. Respond to the following questions:

1. What is economics, and how can you benefit from understanding basic economic concepts?
2. Name two countries each that have capitalism, communism, and socialism.
3. Compare and contrast the worlds major economic systems. Why is capitalism growing, communism declining, and socialism still popular?

Part II. Watch the short video (1:40 minutes) and read chapter 3 (Competing in the Global Marketplace) in the Introduction to Business textbook and, if needed, add additional information from other sources to respond to the following questions:

1. Why is global trade important to the United States and how is it measured?
2. What are some current issues that are impeding global trade for the United States?
3. What is a trade deficit and what is the current position of the United States and China?

Essential Activities:

1. Watching the video (2:24 minutes) will help you complete this assignment.
2. Watching the video (14:31 minutes) will help you complete this assignment.
3. Watching the video (1:40 minutes) will help you complete this assignment.
4. Reading chapters 1-3 in the Introduction to Business textbook embedded within this course will help you complete this assignment.

Notes:

1. This paper must be formatted in .
2. Please refer to the written assignment rubric on the start here tab for this paper.
3. Recommended paper length = 2-3 pages

The textbook should be cited on your References page as follows:

OpenStax College. (2018), Introduction to Business, Houston, TX: OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/details/books/introduction-business

https://openstax.org/books/introduction-business/pages/1-introduction

https://openstax.org/books/introduction-business/pages/2-introduction

https://openstax.org/books/introduction-business/pages/3-introduction

Please see both attachments for instructions

I just would like this re-written in someone else’s words to see another perspective of this assignment.

You have acquired a vast knowledge about multiple topics relevant to managers and HR professionals. As managers and HR professionals, we must be proactive in addressing possible opportunities and threats in our environments (internal and external), and prepare for possible catalysts of change. If not prompted to by senior management, we should identify and define the challenges, opportunities, and threats in both our internal and external environments, how will these impact the organization, and provide solutions in which the organization can implement. For your final paper, you are being asked to weigh in on an issue or trend (some examples below do not limit yourself to this list). Consider including the following elements in your paper: defining and educating management exactly what the challenge or trend is, analyzing and discussing the implications for organizations, and what can be done. Do not limit yourself in your approach and elements, as you want to make sure that the executive management has the needed information to decide or act. If you have questions or are unsure of your approach, please let me know so we can work on a solution that will be beneficial and give you the immediate takeaways you can implement if needed. Examples of Issues and Trends: Addressing the organizations skill gaps Supporting managers managers are employees too Balancing remote working and returning to work environment Artificial intelligence in the workplace Work-life balance outweighs wages as a motivator or does it, is it a generational challenge, all level of employees or ??? Employee disengagement why? Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are negatively impacting the company culture more than helping Performance reviews are outdated and ineffective Inability for employees and departments to work collaborative and effectively Employee retention Skill-based hiring Multiple generations in the Workforce (i.e., life longevity means multiple and long careers) Modernizing employment-based immigration Creating flexible work schedules and environments Investing in mental health and wellbeing of employees Upskilling the workforce to meet advances in technology Preventing employee burnout People Analytics to Analytics for the People Increase States’ Acceptance of Recreational Cannabis Use You can also look to an issue or need within your organization that needs attention Or, simply Google the statement, Workplace issues or similar verbiage to see if you find a topic that inspires you. Additional Assignment Guidance: Your paper should be a minimum of 8 pages in APA format (excluding title page and references) but encouraged use the number of pages needed to complete your assignment and address each of the elements effectively. NO ABSTRACT IS REQUIRED You need to use a minimum of 8 sources. Remember, for every source, you will have at least one citation. You cite information that is 1) not common knowledge, 2) paraphrased, and 3) directly quoted.

The purpose of this report is to analyse survey results and evaluate the feasibility of opening a grocery store on the Murdoch University Dubai campus. The report should interpret the data and explain what the findings suggest about potential demand. Please open the files to see further instructions

ASSIGNMENT QUES

You are a procurement consultant hired by a Zambian manufacturing company, ZamManu Ltd, to transition its traditional procurement processes to an e procurement system. The company operates in Lusaka, Ndola, and Livingstone and faces challenges such as delayed supplier payments, poor transparency, and inefficiencies in tender management. Your task is to design an e-procurement implementation plan tailored to Zambias infrastructure, legal framework, and market dynamics.

I. Conduct a SWOT analysis of current procurement practices in the manufacturing sector in Zambia.

II. Identify three key challenges in adopting e-procurement in Zambia

III. Compare two e-procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Zambias e-GP system) and recommend the most suitable for ZamManu Ltd. Justify your choice.

INSTRUCTION

I want you to write the assignment as specified in the file (psm 342 assignment 2026) above and remember to include a lot of references and intext citation in sentences. the reference should be in Harvard referencing style. ensure it is a 90%-100% passing rate following the standard way of marking assignments. the information should not be noticed that it was AI writing. ensure it has introduction, main body and conclusion lastly references. and after include information from the other pdf file i sent which is having the assessment of the effect of e-procurement. don’t exceed the word limit also include examples where necessary.

Hello Class, We have reached (Module #5) Discussion Board #5 of the semester on Chapter 9: Warehousing and Chapter 10: Packaging and Handling. Chapter 9 focuses on warehousing and the strategy behind their locations which bring about economic and service benefits for a company. Warehouse operations deals with the handling and storage of products for companies. Warehouse ownership arrangements could be either private or public thus containing contracts and network deployment. A bulk of this chapter will explore the various warehouse decisions that must be made. These decisions are numerous and include the following: site selection, design, product-mix analysis, expansion, layout, sizing, warehouse management systems (WMS), yard management systems (YMS), accuracy and audits, security and safety/maintenance. Chapter 10 turns to the topic of packaging and handling. You will be reading about packaging perspectives and packaging for handling efficiency; for example, package design, unitization and communication. Handling of product can be very complex. Handling encompasses many areas such as basic considerations, mechanized systems, automated systems, information-directed systems and special handling considerations. After you read chapters 9 and 10 in the textbook, please answer the following questions: Why could a warehouse be described as a “necessary evil”? (Page 246, Study Question #2) What benefits do flexible unit-load materials have in contrast to rigid containers? (Page 266, Study Question #2) I look forward to a spirited discussion.