Question-1:

Suppose you buy a new car. What is the opportunity cost of doing so.

Note: Your answer should be a minimum of 3 pages in total and include a minimum of 2-4 references. APA format, and no Plagiarism or AI content is allowed.

Question-2:

If there is an alteration of the price of a component to a good, why is that a change in demand when an alteration of the price of the good itself is a change in quantity supplied?

Note: Your answer should be a minimum of 3 pages in total and include a minimum of 2-4 references. APA format, and no Plagiarism or AI content is allowed.

Question-3:

Suppose both gasoline supply and demand are highly inelastic. Knowing that a change in the expected price of gasoline will shift both supply and demand, explain how these combined facts can lead you to an understanding of wildly changing gasoline prices.

Note: Your answer should be a minimum of 3 pages in total and include a minimum of 2-4 references. APA format, and no Plagiarism or AI content is allowed.

Note:

• Content should be clear, concise, and understandable in APA format
• No plagiarism or AI content is allowed.
• Please follow the minimum number of pages and include a minimum number of references.
• Check for any grammatical errors and sentence structure.

Your chosen organization has determined that its mission statement needs to be updated accurately to reflect its strategy for the upcoming year, so you are forming a small team to work through this problem. Which functions do you want to select team members from? Why? What ethical principles does your team need to consider when making updates to a mission statement? Finally, what critical thinking questions does your team need to ask to update the mission statement? (Note: You will not be creating a new mission statement for this assessment.)

• Step 1: Download and save .
• Step 2: Copy your paragraphs from the prior assessments into the template.
• Step 3: Write the following paragraphs (additional paragraphs can be created as needed) using POETS:
  • Paragraph 1: Explain reasons for choosing team members from two functional areas for developing a mission statement.
    • Describe the skills and characteristics that make a good team member.
  • Paragraph 2: Describe what ethical principles a team needs to consider when making updates to a mission statement.
    • Why are ethics important for updating a mission statement?
  • Paragraph 3: Describe the critical thinking questions a team needs to answer to update a mission statement.
    • Why are these critical thinking questions important for updating a mission statement?
• Step 4: Add an introduction paragraph.

• Step 5: Add a conclusion paragraph.
• Step 6: Include all reference list citations and in-text citations
• Length: 46 paragraphs, in addition to references, plus include prior work from the last two assessments.
• Resources: Cite at least three reputable resources to support your ideas, including your chosen website, and list them on your reference page.
• APA style and formatting: Follow APA style and formatting standards for citing sources that support your analysis and conclusions. Use for guidance in citing sources and formatting your paper in proper APA style. See the for more APA resources specific to your degree level.

Formative 1:

To start understanding organizational behavior inside your chosen company or institution, you first need to see the connections between the various parts of the organization including the people and teams. This activity will help you organize this information, so you can delve deeper into your organizational culture for the summative assessment.

Using the Organizational Culture Assessment tool, evaluate an organization of your choosing (i.e. company/institution, non-profit association, volunteer group, church, etc.). Choose an organization that you have profound knowledge of; this will be needed as you work through this courses assessments. You may NOT be able to glean the knowledge needed from an organization you choose off the internet (but have never worked/volunteered with).

Using the Organizational Culture Assessment tool, evaluate an organization of your choosing (i.e. company/institution, non-profit association, volunteer group, church, etc.). You will use the tool below to assess the people, departments, attitudes, and culture within the organization.

You only need to fill in the selected boxes on the tool and submit.

You must maintain the same organization for each of these assessments and develop each of these areas as you go. The more you work with the same organization, the more you will be able to see how each of these areas are interconnected. Plus, you will use information that you gather across this course to develop your final summative assessment project.

Document Type/Template:

Formative 2:

Understanding the structure of your organization is critical to understanding how it operates and the culture it develops.

Answer the following questions about your chosen organization.

• What specific form of organizational design exists in your organization?
• How effective is this design? Why or why not?

All organizations go through change, which can be challenging for the leadership, the employees, and the organization itself.

Reflect on a change that your organization has gone through recently or is currently experiencing.

• What was the change?
• How was it communicated?
• What were the attitudes/behaviors of employees (or leaders) before and after the change?

***Remember, you are using this same organization throughout the assessments in this course.

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Document Type/Template:

• Word Document

Requirements: Detailed

• Read: Master your thesis, Chapter 1
• Read: How to write an exceptional thesis, Chapter 2
• Read: writing a successful thesis, Chapter 1

Your task in the Module 2 discussion is to present the topic you selected for your applied project or thesis. Include the following:

a. rationale/justification for topic – follow suggestions in required reading and cite required reading to identify -where/how you are following suggestions; include personal, professional, and practical (what problem the project addresses) justification

b. authoritative literature on each topic – provide a reference list of a minimum of ten authoritative sources (peer-reviewed journal articles, government research, professional publications, etc)

c. describe how/why you eventually selected this topic over the others

d. a specific question/concern on which you’d like your classmates to provide guidance/support

by Caroline. Dale eBook 2022 ISBN: 9781869229399 1869229398 1869229525 9781869229528 OCLC Number: 1323251013 I attached the previous assignment for reference I will send you the book when the question is assigned

Please use Virgin Island and another culture of your choice..

ASSIGNMENT

Part I: Describe and Compare/Contrast Two Different Cultures

Using all of the 11 categories listed below, compare the culture of your country or community of origin to the culture of another country or community.

1. Formality and Social Customs
2. Style of Dress
3. Time
4. Tolerance for Conflict
5. Gender Roles
6. High- and Low- Context
7. Individualism
8. Power Distance
9. Uncertainty Avoidance
10. Masculinity
11. Future Orientation

Next, address the following questions:

1) From the cultural characteristics you described above, which difference between these two cultures are likely to provide the biggest challenge when business, military (or even sports teams) from both cultures try to work together or collaborate? Explain your reasoning for each choice.

2) What are 2-3 action steps you can take to improve or ease challenges when communicating across these two cultures in a business (or military) environment?

3) Describe is an ethical challenge or concern that might arise when these two different cultures work together towards the same mission. What ethical communications choice would you make and why based on what you learned from the textbook combined with your real-life experience.

Assignment:

Length of your response document is to be 500-750 words, double-spaced.

TEXTBOOK:

Kouzes, J.M., & Posner, B.Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. 6th Edition.

New Jersey: Wiley Publishing.

ISBN-10 : 1119278961

ISBN-13 : 978-1119278962

Your internship course will conclude with your professional portfolio that you are expected to continually add to, improve, amend, and edit. Using the articles provided in the Internship Course Resources identify areas of improvement and/or materials to add to your portfolio. If you do not have a professional portfolio, this will be a great place to start. If you have already started your professional portfolio, then identify any additional items that are needed to complete the latest version of your portfolio.

• Outline and describe in the discussion those components that you will be working on in this session to build or improve your professional portfolio. Summarize how concepts learned this week can be applied to your current role, and post to the discussion board.

WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT – BUILDING YOUR ePORTFOLIO

Aligned Course Objectives:
CO-1/LO-1.7, LO-1.8

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ePortfolio Artifacts

An artifact is a digital item that demonstrates your learning, experience, achievements, and goals. Artifacts are the foundational elements of an ePortfolio and serve as tangible evidence of your academic and professional development.

Artifacts can take various forms, including:

• A resume
• Documents (e.g., research papers, reports)
• Presentations (e.g., case study analyses, pitch decks)
• Videos or recorded projects
• Other digital materials that showcase your expertise

For this assignment, you will select an artifact that demonstrates your analytical skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving approach, and business acumen. Examples include:

• A project report or research paper from a core MBA course
• A presentation from a case study analysis
• A strategic plan from an internship or team project
• A business plan
• A risk assessment or crisis management plan
• A project management plan
• A team leadership initiative

A guidance document with artifact selection tips and additional resources is attached below.

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Assignment Instructions

1. Select Your Artifact

Using the guidance provided, choose an artifact from your MBA coursework that:

• Showcases your knowledge and skills
• Reflects your analytical abilities and strategic thinking
• Can be effectively presented in your ePortfolio

2. Write a Paper (1000-1200 Words, APA 7)

In a formal academic paper, analyze your selected artifact using the following structure:

Introduction

• Define ePortfolio and artifacts, explaining their purpose and value (include at least two cited credible source).

Artifact Description

Describe your selected artifact including:

• Identify your selected artifact.
• Explain why you chose it for your ePortfolio.
• Describe the original course in your program and assignment it was part of.
• Explain the learning objective and problem addressed in the project.
• Specify the artifact format (e.g., research paper, PowerPoint, business plan).

Insights & Professional Application

• Discuss the skills and knowledge you gained from working on this artifact.
• Relate your learning to at least one of the following principles:
  • Effective business leadership
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Managing diverse stakeholders
• Minimum 2 cited credible sources

Extrapolation & Hypothetical Application

• Apply your learning to a hypothetical business scenario that includes one of the above three principles
• Explain how insights gained from your artifact could be used in a real-world business context.
• (For guidance, refer to: How to Extrapolate and Apply [web article, W5 eReserve]).
• At least 1 cited credible source.

Value of the Artifact in Your ePortfolio

• Explain how your artifact adds value to your ePortfolio audience (e.g., employers, doctoral programs).
• Discuss how you will use it to highlight your strengths and achievements.
• Would you make any revisions to improve the artifact? Why or why not?

Conclusion

• Summarize key takeaways from your selected artifact.
• Reflect on how it enhances your professional ePortfolio.

3. Research & Citations

• Minimum use of sources is described above, totaling a minimum of 5 credible sources.
• Follow APA 7th edition formatting for in-text citations and references.

4. Submit Your Paper Here to the Assignment

• Submit your paper to this Assignment tool by the stated due date and time

5. Review, Revise, and Submit Your Artifact

• Evaluate whether your artifact needs revisions before adding it to your ePortfolio.
• Consider the following:
  • Does it need proofreading or formatting improvements?
  • Can you enhance clarity or organization?
  • Is there instructor feedback you should incorporate?
  • Is it professionally presented and easy to read?

• Make any necessary revisions to improve your artifact before submission.

Assignment Question

Analyze the strategic implications of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in supply chain management for multinational corporations operating in today’s global business environment.

Requirements

Your response must address the following components:

1. Primary Benefits (30 points): Identify and explain at least three significant strategic benefits that AI and ML technologies offer to multinational supply chain operations.
2. Potential Risks (30 points): Discuss the major risks and challenges that executives must consider when implementing these technologies, including technical, financial, and operational concerns.
3. Ethical Considerations (25 points): Examine the ethical implications of AI/ML integration in supply chains, including but not limited to workforce impacts, algorithmic transparency, and corporate social responsibility.
4. Strategic Recommendations (15 points): Provide evidence-based recommendations for successful implementation and risk mitigation.

Formatting Requirements

• Word Count: 400 words (50% tolerance)
• Format: MLA 9th Edition
• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point

Submission Guidelines

• Submit as a PDF or Word document via the course learning management system
• Late submissions will incur a penalty of 10% per day unless prior arrangements are made

This is technically a team work but please complete fully regardless as I do not have a team.

Your teams task is to interview a manager from a chosen organisation and illustrate how the organisation employs contemporary management principles to achieve a competitive advantage. The focus is on investigating the business environment and current challenges and how the organisation effectively manages its primary driver of competitive advantage.

Consider competitive drivers such as innovation, quality, service, speed, cost competitiveness, or sustainability. Apply relevant management concepts to explain how the organisation manages its primary driver of competitive advantage to address the identified challenges.

You are required to complete a team charter by using the team charter template. PLEASE APPROACH THIS AS YOU ARE IN A TEAM OF 2. FILL OUT THE CHARTER AS IF YOU BEGAN THIS ASSIGNMENT ON THE 18TH OF JAN.

Steps

Follow these steps to complete your assignment:

Step 1: Complete your interview and undertake research

Choose a business organisation and interview a manager responsible for at least two subordinates to gather data.

Before you interview, develop a comprehensive question bank, covering topics related to business environments, current challenges, drivers of competitive advantage, and the organisation’s strategies for managing them.

Note: The term “manager” here does not necessarily indicate an official title but refers to a managerial role. The term ‘business organisation’ can refer to either a domestic or an international entity.

Next, (I will provide this) apply concepts covering Week 1 to Week 9, with a particular emphasis on Chapters 1, 2, and 5 of the required textbook. Additionally, choose relevant management concepts from other chapters (e.g., those focusing on leadership or teamwork) to explore their contribution to gaining a competitive advantage (select one of the factors shown in Exhibit 1.1 and discussed from pages 7 to 10 of your required textbook).

step 4: Build your presentation

In your presentation, you should discuss the following:

• Introduce the interviewed manager, and outline the business and business environment as well as identify the chosen driver of competitive advantage.
• Identify and discuss 23 current challenges this business and/or industry is facing.
• Apply relevant management concepts to explain how the organisation manages its primary driver of competitive advantage to address these challenges.

Strive for clarity and brevity, aiming for a concise 15-minute presentation (20 slides maximum).

All team members are expected to participate in the presentation.

Take a look at the Assignment criteria for more detail on how your presentation will be assessed. Keep the rubric handy as you apply the management concepts and build your presentation YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPEAK JUST PLEASE CREATE FULL SPEAKER NOTES FOR 2 PEOPLE.Please clarify with me who your ‘manager’ will be (can be made up) but has to be realistic

You are permitted to use AI as a coach for this assignment, but asking AI to analyze information or to create your completed assignment is in appropriate and will be viewed as a violation of academic integrity.

Submit your Project Portfolio document with the above information along with your complete conversation with AI (including all prompts and responses) on Canvas. It would be appropriate to have three (or more) separate documents: Memo, Criteria/Project Selection grids, AI Conversation. So make sure it isnt exactly like the AI chats. You can use ChatGPT, preferably, or any other AI site.

The first link are the instructions

And the rest of the information and links are the artifacts that accompany the assignment.

Below is the Lions Lager History & Mission

Lions Lager Overview

From college roommates passion to a global adventure, Lions Lager Brewery embodies the spirit

of sustainability, mountain recreation, and cold brew. Our journey began in a humble garage,

fueled by our love for craft beer and the great outdoors. Today, our 60,000-square-foot brewery

stands as a testament to our commitment to quality, community, and ecological stewardship.

Mission

As we raise our glasses to the future, we envision more than just beerits about sharing

experiences, connecting cultures, and exploring the world. Lions Lager isnt just a brewery; its an

international destination where every sip tells a story. Join us on this wild ride, from the peaks of

Georgia to the far corners of the globe.

History

While roommates Taylor and Travis were still in a small liberal arts university 10 years ago, they

found they had a knack for creating kick-ass beer. Immediately upon graduation, they opened their

small brewery in Taylors friends mothers uncles garage and within a year had moved to a more

permanent location. 5 years later, they purchased property close to their old Alma Mater and have

been growing their business since. Today, along with their 60,000 square foot production facility,

they have an event venue that can accommodate 500 seated dinner guests and a restaurant that

seats 60. They host many activities including a zipline, pickleball court, and beach volleyball, with

regular tournaments for corn hole, tug-of-war, and even PUBG. They have a small but thriving gift

store with unique items such as solar-powered frosty mugs and baby play-mats.

Below is the Lions Lager strategic goals

Lions Lager Strategic Goals

GOAL: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE INNOVATION

OBJECTIVE: Outstanding service and memorable customer experience.