My research question is

How have platforms like uber and various car-sharing services changed consumer travel habits and their access to transportation ?

Write a 500- to 750-word essay that addresses the following:

Time Management

• Explain why time management skills are essential in the sales profession, what areas of the sales process take significant time (i.e., prospecting, scheduling, customer follow up) and how can improving your time management skills reduce wasted effort and lead to more productivity.

Sales Territory Strategies

• Describe common types of sales territories and the advantages of each (i.e., effective, geographic, account based, industry based, product based).
• Pick the product or service from your industry scenario and explain the type of territory design used and why it is effective.
• Which Christian worldview principles (human value and dignity, ethical decision making, for the common good, servant leadership, Christian concept of success, etc.) align with the concepts of managing sales territories?

Technology Integration

• Give at least two examples of how CRM systems, AI tools, and the internet can be used to manage both time and territory more efficiently.
• Explain where AI excels to manage your territory more efficiently and where human judgment and relationship-building are still essential.

Sales Outcome Improvement

• Tie your ideas back to sales performance: how better time and territory management supported by technology can increase closing rates, customer satisfaction, and revenue.

Please choose four communications topics that have been identified in the course readings.

Choose from these reading chapters 3 & 4

https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Communication_in_the_Real_World_-_An_Introduction_to_Communication_Studies

Prepare a paper of at least 12 pages discussing those topics. The 12 pages are in addition to your title and reference page. It must be in proper APA format. Upon completion.

Id like this to be about a position as a police officer. in first person

The professor wants us to use the chapters of the class. book to do research paper.

I attach cubic & sample paper.

Management of human resources is seen as first-line supervisors in the aviation industry.

Human Resource Management In Aviation, Leslie W Rue, Nobil A. Ibrahim & Lloyd L. Byars Publisher, Edition: McGraw-Hill Education, 11 Edition (2016) ISBN-13: 978-0078112799, ISBN-10: 0078112796

use this book to do research paperTable of Contents

Abstract ………………………………………………. 3

Introduction …………………………………………… 4

Abstract

This paper examines the role of human resource management at Singapore Airlines, with a focus on first-line supervisors and their impact on safety, service quality, and operational performance. The aviation industry is highly regulated and competitive, requiring strong leadership and effective HR practices. Singapore Airlines has built its global reputation through workforce professionalism, structured training, and strong supervision. This study discusses how recruitment, training, and performance management contribute to the airlines success, emphasizing the importance of operational leadership.

Introduction

The aviation industry operates in a demanding environment where safety, efficiency, customer service, and profitability must all align. Airlines compete globally while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. Human resource management plays a critical role in ensuring that employees are properly selected, trained, supervised, and motivated.

Singapore Airlines is internationally recognized for its service excellence and strong safety record. Competing with major carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific, the airline differentiates itself through its investment in employee development and structured HR systems. Unlike some low-cost carriers that focus primarily on cost reduction, Singapore Airlines emphasizes training, leadership, and performance management as strategic advantages.

First-line supervisors serve as the connection between executive management and frontline employees. They ensure policies are followed, safety standards are maintained, and service expectations are met. Their role is essential in shaping organizational culture and reinforcing operational discipline.

This paper explores how human resource management at Singapore Airlines supports operational success and how first-line supervisors contribute to maintaining safety, consistency, and competitive advantage.

Prepare an 68 page report (approximately 34 pages for each part) with supporting appendices consisting of two distinct parts: Part 1 analyzes an organization’s financial performance and creditworthiness to make a loan recommendation, and Part 2 evaluates the financial viability and risks of an expansion investment opportunity. Each part requires different analytical frameworks and delivers separate recommendations to leadership for capital allocation decisions.

Process Improvement[WLOs: 1, 3] [CLO: 1]

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review Chapters 8 and 9 of your course text. For this assignment, select a company familiar to you, preferably one where you have been employed, and consider a process within that company that needs improvement. This could be a business process, a manufacturing process, a distribution process, or a service process that you have observed or been involved with during your career.

Please avoid naming the actual company or any person. Your experience and analysis of the situations are important, not the names.

For further guidance, review the

tip sheet.

Using your course textbook and University of Arizona Global Campus Library research, prepare a recommended process improvement proposal that incorporates tools and methods learned in this course.

In your paper,

• Describe the company and how the selected process fits into the company’s overall framework.
• Create a step-by-step description of the current process, incorporating a process flow chart.
• Analyze the current process for inefficiencies.
• Develop a process improvement recommendation, including a detailed plan that incorporates business process engineering theory and benchmark the reengineered process to a close business competitor.
• Design the process to be more efficient, using appropriate tools and methods learned throughout the course, including capacity utilization improvements and quality control models.
• Explain possible challenges in implementing the process changes.
• Assess the expected benefits of the improved process and the potential benefits.

The Process Improvement paper,

• must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages ) and formatted according to
• as outlined in the Writing Centers
• resource.
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
• title of paper in bold font
• Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
• students name
• name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
• course name and number
• instructors name
• due date
• must utilize academic voice. Review the
• resource for additional guidance.
• must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
• Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
• For assistance on writing
• and
• , refer to the Writing Center resources.
• must use at least two scholarly or credible sources in addition to the course text.
• The
• table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
• To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review this
• tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers
• guide.
• must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. Review the
• resource in the Writing Center for specifications.

| Competencies Learned

• Critical Thinking
• Business Fundamentals
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Carefully review the

for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

The Acme Pickle Company has distributed pickles under the “Florida’s Best” brand for eight years from its production facility in Jacksonville, Florida. It sells the pickles to stores in the southeastern United States. Acme normally produces between 8,000 and 10,000 cases of pickles a month but has the capacity to produce 12,000 cases without adding equipment or personnel.

The owner of a twenty-store supermarket chain in Wisconsin, called Super Deals, visits friends in Florida and is impressed with the quality of “Florida’s Best” pickles. He approaches you, an Acme Pickle account manager, with an offer to buy 2,000 cases of pickles to use in a special promotion at his stores. He is thinking of something such as:

“Free jar of Florida’s Best pickles with every purchase of forty dollars or morethis month only!”

He offers Acme a price of $9.50 per case, knowing that it is a very substantial discount from the normal selling price of $20 a case. Acme’s management is inclined to turn the offer down, because their cost is calculated at $10.00 a case. They believe they would lose money if they sold at $9.50 a case. You, on the other hand, believe that some errors have been made in the cost accounting.

Your analysis for the controller and sales manager is needed to suggest a different way of calculating the pricing of the pickles that may be lower. As part of your analysis, address the following items:

Explain why some production costs are variable and some are fixed.

Analyze the benefit of recalculating the cost of pickle production.

How would you recalculate it?

What would the result be?

What is the benefit to the company of recalculating the cost?

Analyze how financial accounting of production cost differs from managerial accounting of production cost.

Explain the difference between the two accounting methods.

Identify the benefits and drawbacks of each method.

Recommend a plan of action to management regarding Super Deals offer.

Below is the cost report for a recent month. In this month, Acme produced 9,000 cases and sold them at $20 per case, which is Acme’s normal selling price. Nine thousand cases are well beyond Acme’s break-even point, enabling Acme to record a substantial profit at the nine-thousand-case level.

Acme Pickle Company Cost Report

Item Cost

Cucumbers $15,000

Spices and vinegar 11,000

Jars and lids 10,000

Direct labor, paid by the case 30,000

Line supervisors, on salary 10,000

Depreciation on factory 10,000

Property taxes on factory 3,000

Insurance on factory 1,000

Total Costs: $90,000

Cost per case (9,000 cases produced) $10.00

Deliverable Format

Your team lead wants to share this analysis across remote locations of the organization and is hoping you will set the standard for how analyses and decisions of this type should be presented and supported. Your team has requested a presentation (including slides and notes). Prepare a presentation of at least nine slides using PowerPoint or software of your choice detailing your recommendation and the information you used to make your recommendation. You must provide detailed speaker notes, including citations on slides and in Notes area of the slide. You are required to add a recorded voice-over in which you present and interpret data. The voice-over does not replace your Notes section; you must still have written speaker notes for each slide.

Week 8 Discussion – Social Media PromotionsContext

Watch this video:

. (3:28) before completing the discussion.

Choose one or more of the major social media platforms and find an example of BOTH a traditional advertisement and influencer marketing. TWO EXAMPLES ARE NEEDED. (Note: you can refer to your social media activity this week to review the platforms and their marketing reach.)

Read the

provided by your professor to help you get started.

Post a Response

Please respond to the following:

1. Describe BOTH selections, including the name of the platform.

• Respond in audio and video using complete and coherent statements.

1. FOR BOTH ADS, are the creative elements (words, visuals) of the ad(s) working together to deliver the intended message?

• Why or why not?

1. How credible is the influencer in marketing this product?

• Support your response.

1. Discuss a positive and negative aspect for a business when using a social media influencer to market their product or service.

Response Instructions

• Respond to the discussion with at least four good sentences per discussion question. Make sure you address all points of each bullet, (this includes text, audio, and video responses.)
• Respond in audio and video using complete and coherent statements.
• Remember to post early, so you have an opportunity to engage with peers and faculty to share ideas and create meaningful dialogue.
• Do not copy and paste content from the web. This is a violation of Strayer’s Academic Integrity policy.
• Include academic sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate at the end of the post. Cite each source listed in the body of the post. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the or review. For citing social media resources refer to
• This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Video: How to View the
• .

Respond to a Peer

Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates posts.

1. Read a post by one of your peers and provide a substantive response, making sure to extend the conversation by asking questions, offering rich ideas, or sharing personal connections.

Peer Response-

Feb 18 12:03pm

Reply from Alexis Cochran

Hello Instructor and Class,

For this discussion, I focused on TikTok because it clearly shows the difference between traditional advertising and influencer marketing. One traditional advertisement I came across was a sponsored post from Grammarly. The ad appeared directly in my feed and highlighted common writing mistakes people make in everyday communication, such as texts, emails, and school assignments. The visuals showed quick before-and-after examples, while short captions explained how the tool improves clarity and tone. These creative elements worked well together because the message was easy to follow and immediately relevant, especially for students. The ad felt direct and purposeful without being overwhelming.

For influencer marketing, I noticed a college-focused content creator promoting Notion in a TikTok video centered around their study routine. Rather than presenting the product as an obvious advertisement, the influencer casually showed how they organize notes, assignments, and deadlines using the platform. The visuals and spoken explanation complemented each other because viewers could see the product in action while hearing how it fits into a real academic schedule. This made the message feel practical and relatable rather than promotional.

The influencers credibility was strong because their content consistently revolves around productivity, organization, and student life. Since their audience already looks to them for advice on managing school responsibilities, the recommendation felt natural and trustworthy. The product aligned well with the influencers established identity, which helped reinforce the authenticity of the message.

Using influencers can be beneficial for businesses because it allows brands to connect with audiences in a more personal and engaging way. Influencers often build trust with their followers over time, which can make endorsements feel more genuine than traditional ads. However, a potential drawback is the limited control businesses have over how their product is presented. If an influencers messaging is unclear or their public image changes negatively, it can impact how the brand is perceived.

Overall, this comparison shows that traditional advertising on TikTok is effective for clearly communicating a products features, while influencer marketing works best when the influencers lifestyle and audience naturally align with the product being promoted.

Alexis Cochran

References

LinkedIn Learning. (n.d.). Influencer marketing.

TikTok. (n.d.). TikTok for Business.

Pew Research Center. (2023). Social media and technology use.

Write at least one page of how artificial intelligence is being used in one of your hobbies or a hobby that you know it is being used. If you do not know, you may have to do a little research. For instance, how is AI being used in professional baseball? If you use an outside source document it. Do NOT just turn in your AI Printout, but take what you learned and put it in essay format.