Category: Business and management

Using your , create a Powerpoint or

scrapbook using the following global attributes. Include 10 recent articles and photos clipped from the newspaper, Internet or business magazine (dated Jan. 1, 2020 – present). Attractively display the articles and photos in an International Scrapbook. Organize the scrapbook with a cover page with title and student name, table of contents, and reference slide.

Global Attributes

• Change in business (Technology, process, attitudes)
• How the workplace is changing
• Benefits of going international
• International Trade Agreements
• Global Trends
• Innovation/Invention

AUSTRALIA

Review Instructions SU003 Strategy Playbook (Capstone)

Document: SU003_R_Pittman.docx MBA Capstone Strategy Playbook for Accenture What’s being graded: Section 3 (The Organizational Strategy) + Executive Summary. Sections 1 and 2 were previously graded and passed. The full document is submitted together.

Context: My pre-assessment received SME feedback. The main issues were about citation placement and sourcing. I have revised the document to address those comments. I need you to verify I fixed everything and catch anything I missed.

The SME’s specific complaints were:

1. Paragraphs that contain claims or analysis with a citation only at the very end. The SME wants each sentence that draws from a source to be cited individually, or the paragraph needs to make clear early that the content comes from a specific source. No “dump a citation at the closing parenthetical” approach.
2. Paragraphs with analytical or conceptual claims and no citation at all. The SME asked “Where did you learn about this?” on multiple spots. Even if the content is my own synthesis, it needs to be grounded in at least one credible source.
3. The executive summary must fit on one page (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt, 1-inch margins) and must include citations.

What I need you to check, in order of priority:

First Citation coverage in Section 3 and the Executive Summary. Go paragraph by paragraph through Section 3 (starts at “Part 1: Developing the Strategy”) and the Executive Summary. For each paragraph, confirm that either (a) citations appear within the paragraph near the claims they support, not just at the end, or (b) the paragraph is clearly the author’s own analytical synthesis that connects previously cited material. Flag any paragraph that has zero citations or only an end-of-paragraph citation dump.

Second These specific sections were flagged and need extra attention:

• Part 1 intro paragraph (“Accenture’s issue is no longer…”)
• Proposed Strategy for Improved Organizational Performance section
• Stakeholder Perspectives section all three stakeholder group paragraphs
• Validation Tool Analysis especially the second paragraph covering Five Forces, KSF, and Stakeholder tools
• Strategy Framework and Strategy Reporting section both paragraphs
• Implementation Approach section

Third APA formatting. Check in-text citations for correct format (ampersand inside parentheses, “and” in narrative citations, et al. for 3+ authors, alphabetical order in multi-citation parentheticals). Check that every in-text citation has a matching reference entry and vice versa. Check reference list for APA 7 formatting hanging indent, italics on titles/journal names, correct date formats, consistent publisher formatting.

Fourth Grammar and mechanics. One known issue: Section 1 contains “retailers’ structure” which should be “retailers structure” (no apostrophe). Check for any other typos, punctuation errors, or subject-verb agreement issues throughout the full document.

Fifth Tone and voice consistency. Confirm the writing voice is consistent across all three sections and the executive summary. It should read as one document written by one person, not three separate submissions stitched together.

What I do NOT need:

• Content feedback or suggestions to restructure arguments
• Opinions on the strategy itself
• Rewriting of any section

Deliverable: A marked-up version of the document (tracked changes or comments) identifying every issue found, organized by the priority categories above. If you find zero issues in a category, confirm that explicitly so I know you checked.

4 questions attached.

Please answer each question with at least 200 words.

Each response should be written in complete sentences, double-spaced and spell-checked.

In addition, you will want to include proper in-text citations and references. Include a minimum of 3 references for each question at the end of each answer.

Type your own thoughts and own words. Then, include in-text citations to support your ideas.

Include citations in APA 7 format at the end of each question.

Minimum of 3 references for each question.

Group Presentation

Each group shall be randomly divided into groups of approximately three (03) to four (04) students to work on a problem-solving case study to apply and practice the bulletproof problem-solving methodology steps as they are taught and receive regular feedback from workshop tutors. Suggested case studies are as follows,

1. Pepsi Cola and plastic wastes

2. Shein and environmental sustainability

3. Apple and competition issues

4. X.com and data privacy

Groups will present their projects via PPT slides following the 7 steps bulletproof problem-solving structure:

Slide 1: Title slide

Provide a project title.

List group members against the sections they led on.

Slides 2 & 3: Definition of the problem

Client: A brief summary and history of your client, including decision-maker who has commissioned this project.

Problem: A short description of the situation that prevails for your client at the outset of problem solving (i.e., the state of affairs that are problematic).

Provide clear evidence of the business problem, ideally quantifying the problem and illustrating it graphically.

Cause: A set of observations or complications around the situation that creates the tension or dynamic that captures the problem (i.e., what changed or what went wrong that created the problem).

Problem definition statement: In the form of an objective (e.g., To reduce Coca-Colas plastic waste by 50% by 2026), define a specific, measurable and actionable problem.

Slide 4: Problem structure and components logic tree

Produce an initial logic tree (i.e., factor/lever/component) that breaks the problem into component parts or issues (e.g., causes of the problem) to illustrate and define the basic structure of the problem.

This log tree should have at least two branches and two layers, e.g. four problem components.

Slide 5: Solution drivers and hypothesised solutions logic tree

Produce a more complete logic tree (i.e., deductive logic, hypothesis or hybrid of the two) of:

solution drivers, which help us to see potential pathways to solve the problem,

concluding with your hypothesised solutions as the leaves of your logic tree.

This log tree should have at least two branches and three layers, e.g. four to eight potential solutions (i.e., one or two potential solutions per problem component.

Slide 6: Prioritisation matrix

Draw a 2×2 prioritisation matrix with:

Ability to influence (i.e., controllability) on your horizontal axis.

Potential scale of impact (i.e., importance) on your vertical axis.

Place ALL of your hypothesised solutions on to the prioritisation matrix.

Make notes justifying the placement of each hypothesised solution, but do not put commentary on your slide.

Slide 7: Workplan

Produce a workplan table.

Each prioritised hypothesised solution should be represented by a single row in your workplan table.

Your workplan should include the following columns:

Prioritised leaf the prioritised hypothesised solution you are taking forward.

Research question the question you are asking that either tests or informs the implementation of the prioritised lead (i.e., provides a detailed roadmap of how your client can execute the prioritised leaf).

Hypothesis your best guess answer to the research question ahead of the analysis.

Analysis technique how you will analyse your data to answer your research question, e.g. root-cause analysis.

Data sources where from and how you will access your data, e.g., database.

Slide 8: Analysis

Select one of your prioritised leaves and research questions from your workplan that is most straightforward to answer.

Access the proposed data and undertake the proposed analysis technique.

Present your findings.

Identify the insight.

Slide 9: One-day answer

Conclude with a one-day answer to convey what understandings are emerging, what unknowns still stand between you and the problem resolution and your best guess at a resolution, covering the following:

Situation: A short description of the situation that prevails at the outset of problem solving. The state of affairs that sets up the problem.

Observation or complication: A set of observations or complications around the situation that creates the tension or dynamic that captures the problem. What changed or what went wrong that created the problem.

Implication or resolution: The best idea of the implication or resolution of the problem that you have right now. At the beginning this will be rough and speculative. Later it will be a more and more refined idea that answers the question What should we do?

This assignment is for the module SM9538 Business Research and Analysis. The task is to select an empirical academic journal article from a reputable business or management journal and provide a summary and critical analysis of the article, with a particular focus on the research methodology used in the study. The work will be used to prepare a 10-minute recorded presentation for a group of four students. The order structure should follow the same format as the example presentation videos provided by the lecturer. The analysis should include the following sections: Research context, relevance, and importance of the study. Identification of the research gap and originality of the article. Literature review used by the authors and whether it is comprehensive. Research aims, objectives, or research questions. Methodology and research methods used (e.g., qualitative or quantitative methods, surveys, interviews, experiments, etc.). Ethical considerations related to the research. Key findings and results of the study. Implications of the research for theory and practice. Critical evaluation of the methodology including strengths and weaknesses. Suggestions or recommendations for improving the research design. The content should be structured so that four students can present different sections of the analysis in the video presentation.

Overview Businesses use their mission, vision, and values to shape their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies and address key issues. By examining how a company’s environmental and social governance practices align with its stated mission, vision, and values, you can gain insight into its stance on key issues. Conversely, when a company’s decisions do not reflect its mission, vision, and values, it can be challenging to discern its position on environmental and social governance matters. Evaluate your chosen company’s approach to decision-making and CSR practices. Instructions Please review the information posted in the Instructor Insights for resources to assist you. For this assignment, you will write a 2 3-page paper in which you: Explain how your selected company’s mission, vision, and values statement guide its business decisions. Be sure to provide specific examples in your response. Describe how the company’s mission, vision, and values connect to its CSR efforts in each of the following areas. Be sure to provide specific examples for each: Empowering Workers Labor and Human Rights Health and Safety The Environment Accountability Identify two critical external factors (e.g., technological advancements, regulatory changes, market dynamics, societal trends) that can affect the company’s success and describe how each factor influences the company’s decision-making, success, or ability to fulfill its mission, vision, and values. Integrate at least two supporting resources, one from the textbook and the other from the Strayer University Library, or other reputable sources. 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 Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

You will conduct an organizational global readiness for your organization or one you are interested in working for. You will include and/or assess the following: Organizational background, structure, and control systems Environmental scan of both the internal and external environment for only items that would have a major impact on the organizations ability to operate globally. This does not need to be an exhaustive list but demonstrate your knowledge and ability to apply the concepts. Corporate social responsibility, both globally and domestically because often the domestic approaches are reflected in the global approaches. Organizations cross-cultural competence Expatriate Readiness Source and availability of global staff (e.g. expatriates, home country nationals, and third country nationals) Support provided to expatriate and/or their family, for example: Career management for expatriate Familial needs and readiness, i.e., spouse and family Repatriation of expatriate and family if accompanying Management concerns with managing and leading global teams, etc., along with appropriate leadership and management theories to support your concerns and assertions. Summary and Recommendations Submission Instructions: Your paper should be a minimum of 7 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. To assist you in developing your assignment, you might find the attached template helpful. DO NOT include an abstract Submit your work as an MS WORD ATTACHMENT ONLY in either a .doc, .docx, or .rtf format. Please use 3rd person; however, you can use first-person perspective where applicable and appropriate, i.e. describing your own role, distinguishing from your point of view and others, or writing is reflective or contains personal elements. Do not forget to incorporate conceptual discussion when appropriate. You are encouraged to use subheadings. A subheading reflects the content that follows. Subheadings provide a point of reference for the reader as well as guide the reader through your paper. If you do not have a clear thesis or your introduction is a bit complicated, the reader spends time guessing and is unclear as to what they are reading and why.

I got an 80 on the first literature review. Please review my revised version and estimate what grade I would get on the second one. Focus closely on my professors comments, check whether I actually fixed them throughout the paper, and tell me if the new version is strong or still needs work. Also tell me clearly whether it is close to perfect or not.

Select a business you are familiar with or by searching the internet.

A. Identify its legal business structure (ex. corporation, partnership, etc.).

B. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of that legal designation for the business. Remember to discuss the legal structure, not the business, marketing, or product areas of the business.

C. Provide examples of why this legal structure is a good choice for this business.

Select a business you are familiar with or by searching the internet.

A. Identify its legal business structure (ex. corporation, partnership, etc.).

B. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of that legal designation for the business. Remember to discuss the legal structure, not the business, marketing, or product areas of the business.

C. Provide examples of why this legal structure is a good choice for this business.