Category: Management

My sections are: supplier power and threat of new entrance. I only need them 2 done in the template tables. I uploaded the instructions and guideline for the citations as well. Also i added the textbook material from cengagethat is also needed. Please use accurate business sources and cite them like is asked in the instructions.

• Review the Assigned Case Study for your Group (From the Text):
  • Groups 4 & 9: Wellington Brewery (Case 21)
• Conduct additional Research on-line as needed. Some key resources are:
  • utsa.edu => Library Resources => Research Guides => Business => Industry Research
    • Mergent Online
    • GlobalData Explorer
    • Passport(Euromonitor)
    • MarketResearch Academic
  • The Intent is to Follow the Analysis Process, not to have a perfectly-worded memo that is unsupported by your research:
    • Allocate and Conduct the Research Individually: Provide Citations
    • Compile and Format the Analysis Tables
    • The remaining steps are performed as a group
  • Document the Research/Analysis on the Template provided:
    • Complete 2 sections (Segment or Force) on the Analysis Tables
      • Use the Tables to summarize your findings.

This assignment is a one-page (double-spaced) description of what you found relevant, interesting, and useful from one of the following: (1) the weeks assigned chapter in the course textbook; the reading of the week; or (3) the assigned video of the week. Please specify in the assignment the content you are referencing. Note that the course is designed for you to think about this content and apply it to yourself; hence, all that you need to submit is a paper reflecting your thoughts about the work to which you were exposed over the week and how it can apply to and benefit you. To receive full credit, assignments should be typed double-spaced, use proper grammar, spelling, etc., and show reasonable personal reflection.

Discussion Overview

This week we discuss resilience, and how it helps global leaders to adapt in the face of adversity. We discuss resilience as a self-management competency to become a more effective global leader, including several coping strategies such as problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies (Ch 4). We also examined how organizations and their leaders can create a more resilient workforce (King & McSpedon, 2022) and discussed several strategies to deal with criticism (Nawaz, 2019).

Questions & Instructions

1. Can you think of a situation where your resilience helped you to overcome adversity, or a lack of resilience held you back?
2. Reflecting on this week’s content, what specific actions, tactics, or strategies do you plan to implement in the future to become a more effective leader in the face of adversity?

Examples:

– One challenge I faced growing up was learning multiple languages in different contexts. It wasnt easy mastering English, yet alone Arabic, and then Spanish ( I took French in high school and I started learning Hebrew from a neighbor when I lived in Israel… I know what you’re thinking and yes, I am fluent in sarcasm. We can add it to the list lol) Anyways, all of my experiences taught me to stay curious, persistent, and optimistic. I rarely let emotions cloud my judgment because I know a clear mind is the best way to approach situations and find solutions. I may not always see my progress since Im focused on what lies ahead, but Im aware of what Ive overcome, and thats what fuels my drives forward.

Reflecting on this weeks content, I plan to continue using problem-focused coping strategies by breaking challenges into actionable steps and carefully assessing all options. I also want to strengthen emotion-focused coping, maintaining optimism and composure even when situations feel stressful especially as a mother.

As a future leader, I plan to:

• Stay open-minded and learn from different perspectives.
• Build resilience with my team by encouraging effort, supporting learning through challenges, and modeling persistence.
• Adapt my communication to match the needs and culture of my team, providing feedback that motivates and inspires.

I believe combining these strategies will help me lead effectively through adversity while keeping my team focused, motivated, and resilient.

– hen I was in college, I was a mentor advisor for our dorm’s Resident Hall Association Council, and I served on the board with them and advised them on what they should do in certain actions they should take for throwing programs with residents in the dorms, and how they could connect with other dormitories on campus. The president and the secretary were strict and Stern on policy, and they wanted their plan, or it would not work. I insisted on supporting them in their plan, provided sound, grounded advice, and wanted them to succeed while maintaining realistic expectations. For example, we were planning a winter formal gala and deciding how much the budget should be and what the residence would look like. Seeing that it was back-to-school season and some people were glad to be back on campus but also wanted to log in and focus on their academic studies, I informed them that attendance may not be as big a deal as they think, especially for older classmates. Because we all know that older classmen tend to separate themselves from dormitory events and want to do their own thing. I also wanted to let them know that we have students from different backgrounds, so dealing with students from different cultures and their reception to it could go either way. You can have students who would think that this is a good idea and we want to show up and support all other students may be a bit hesitant and may be a bit skeptical on the event so properly advertising it in talking about it and inviting them would be the best course of action and meeting them where they’re at and showing that we are culturally agile and want to include them in their ideas. I was letting them know that you can count on freshmen because they are curious and want to know everything about the campus and make connections, but take with a grain of salt how older classmen might be and their reception of it. I wanted to push this narrative, and I was insistent on my views until they finally let up. We reduced the budget, and we didn’t overspend, which is pushing us back financially. If it weren’t for my persistence, standing my ground, and letting them know the reality of college life for older students, we would’ve had a harder time buying and would’ve had to come up with the funds to stay financially stable and well-off. My resilience and headstrong stance on this view, and my desire to see them win, were integral to the success of the winter gala and to our not underestimating or overestimating our abilities. Sometimes it is hard to step up and speak up to those in positions of power because you fear that they may retaliate against you and have negative feedback for you, but sometimes you have to take a chance and stand on what you believe in, even knowing that it could be met with some pushback and hostility.

A specific action, tactics, or strategies that I plan to implement in the future to become a more effective leader in the face of adversity is taking notes on feedback and keeping a notepad with me so I can jot down ideas and what someone is saying when it comes to criticism. I think that this is an ingenious idea because it lets the other person know that you are actively listening to them and what they have to say, and that it’s not just going in one ear and out the other. I also want to implement asking them more about their thoughts, recognizing body posture and facial expressions to know when someone is upset, and knowing when to push, when to ask questions, or when to just back off. Because some people may not want to be pressed with a bunch of questions, learning to read the room and knowing who you’re dealing with is integral. I think it was also important to implement this: not to make it a catastrophe, but to understand what’s upsetting them, ask them what’s upsetting them and why, and let them know you’re interested in fixing it. Also I will want to take time to just decompress and take time to have three rituals that I do for myself in order to remove myself in a situation and take care of my mental because we often try to carry the weight of the world but that is how people can fold under pressure and I don’t wanna be able to fold I want to be able to take care of myself outside of work but also in my career but it is important to differentiate between the two.

• Read the Case: “Leading across cultures at Michelin (B) by Erin Meyer, Sapna Gupta. INSEAD. Publishing Date: Jan 2009

• Discussion Overview

  In this discussion, we analyze a short Michelin (B) case. Please read the case before engaging in the discussion.In Case (A)–which we discussed in Week 3–Chalon is approached by the head of HR and told that his American staff does not appreciate his management style. Chalon, who has always been very successful at motivating European employees, is shocked by the feedback and forced to re-examine his leadership style. The Case (A) class discussion focused on analyzing the cultural differences at the root of Chalons difficulties. In Case (B)–which we discuss this week–Chalon meets with a consultant specializing in helping European executives manage American teams. He begins to understand some of the key differences between French and American management styles and why his style caused such a negative reaction from his staff while managing in Greenville, SC. The discussion focuses on what strategies Chalon should employ now that he is aware of the cultural differences at the root of his challenges.

  Questions & Instructions

  1. What specific strategies should Mr. Chalon employ when he returns to his office in Greenville?
  2. Would it be best for him to adapt his style to be more American in how he manages

  Examples:

• Hi Everyone! Olivier Chalon demonstrates resilience, and with resilience comes the ability to adjust and conform to culturally appropriate approaches. One of the most important strategies he should employ upon returning to Greenville is continuing to assess his leadership from an outside-looking-in perspective, which he already began by seeking guidance from a consultant. By doing so, he is able to compare his familiar French management style with American expectations and find a balance between the two. Rather than relying on his personal belief about whether French or American methods are better, Chalon begins to think and act as a global leader whose priority is effectiveness, motivation, and team performance.A key strategy Chalon should implement is adjusting how he delivers feedback. Instead of assuming his approach is understood or effective, he should actively learn from his team what methods work best for them. This could be done by requesting open feedback in a group setting, allowing employees to share their perspectives in a transparent and inclusive environment. Doing so not only helps him avoid misinterpreting silence or agreement, but also creates psychological safety and demonstrates his willingness to grow alongside his team. As a result, his team is likely to respect him more, as they see him making a genuine effort to listen and adapt, and they will also appreciate the intentional steps he takes to improve his leadership.Chalon should not completely abandon his French management style, nor should he attempt to become fully American in his approach. His high standards, directness, and focus on excellence remain strengths. However, he must adapt how those values are communicated in an American context, particularly by offering more explicit positive feedback and recognition of effort. By combining his core leadership values with culturally appropriate behaviors, Chalon can build stronger relationships with his team and turn this challenge into an opportunity for both professional and personal growth.
• Being realistic, I think the specific strategies Mr. Chalon should employ when he returns to his office in Greenville are to be more complimentary to his employees and to avoid saying negative things. I know that he is driving for a standard of perfection in the European style of working with management and employees, which differs from the American style. I know some people may say this is changing his character and who he truly is, but it is important to recognize that if he is working at a global leadership level, he should be adaptable and have cultural agility to adjust to the people he works with and their backgrounds. In this case, he is working with American employees most of the time, so he would need to adapt, be more open, and learn how they communicate and which leadership styles they are receptive to. Given that they are receptive to positive affirmations and praise, he should start focusing on three wins and on what we can do to help you improve your mindset. It will also help him if he is more open with his employees, talks about his personal life, gets to know them, and establishes a genuine connection with his coworkers and colleagues. Because it was stated in the previous case that he doesn’t have that much interaction with his employees and they only talk to management when it is urgent, so I think establishing a down-to-earth connection with these employees could do wonders for his morale and change the perspective of his leadership style so that they could be more receptive to him and start to men their relationship. I think it would be best if he adopted a more American style and approach to management, so he can connect with his coworkers more and build genuine, authentic relationships with his employees. Because as of now, he has a negative reputation for his leadership style, so being able to meet his employees halfway and where he’s at and where they are at could be an olive branch and showing that he is trying to change his actions and how he works and conduct himself. I think that if he changes his style and is more adaptable and flexible, his employees would be more receptive to him, showing that he is approachable, wants to work with them, and has the best expectations for them. That way it could be more clear and he can have more clear lines of communications and relationships with his employees on a professional level and wanting to establish the level of perfection that he wants but also showing that he cares about how they feel how resilient they are and wanting to overcome the adversity and knowing that there were some hiccups in the beginning but he is trying to fix and change them so that they can have a better working environment in the future and push beyond the limits and expectations that he has for them in order to become truly great.
• 1. What specific strategies should Mr. Chalon employ when he returns to his office in Greenville?Mr. Chalon has reflected on key differences in French and American culture and now has a better understanding of how his American team in Greenville may prefer to be managed. Upon his return, he should focus on re-establishing relationships by holding informal team meetings and direct 1-on-1 discussions to demonstrate approachability. During these conversations, he could openly share his own cultural leadership style and invite feedback on what is working well and where adjustments could be made.In addition, Mr. Chalon could provide guidance on how to receive and interpret his criticisms based on cultural differences. Engaging his team about working styles and personal matters, rather than solely work and strategic discussions, will strengthen relationships and improve communications. As shown in Modules from Week 3, curiosity and active listening are essential. These actions would help Mr. Chalon build trust.Lastly, Mr. Chalon could adjust his feedback approach. After learning that Americans need more praise, he could offer more frequent and consistent constructive feedback paired with praise for strong results. 2. Would it be best for him to adapt his style to be more American in how he manages?Overall, yes, I think it would be best to adapt his style to be more American, but it should be done intentionally and selectively. Each individual has their own unique managerial style, based on combinations of their personality and cultural environment. I do not want Mr. Chalon to fully adapt his style and “pretend” to be someone he is not or abandon his core values. However, taking steps to adjust his communication style and engaging more closely, whether by relationship building or encouraging creativity, would be an effective balance that improves team dynamics, performance, and Mr. Chalon’s growth as a leader. ReferenceMeyer, E., & Gupta, S. (2009). Leading across cultures at Michelin (B) [Case study]. Harvard Business School Publishing.

Below is the assignment and an example of the assignment to help

MGT685: Capstone (Simulation)

Guidelines & Requirements

Overview:

Business Simulation: Students will create a full business plan for a new startup business, including necessary evaluations and decisions about product design, marketing, finance, and other aspects of the business. Students will be required to conduct thorough situation analysis, and industry and environmental analysis. The analysis will include a variety of models, such as SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, Ansoff Matrix, BCG Matrix, Balance Scorecard, and others, to identify potential strategic solutions. Students will rely on the knowledge gained from all courses taken during their EMBA journey including economics, finance, organizational behavior, strategic management, and more, to make strategic decisions and develop an effective and realistic business plan.

Phase One:

(Phase One Proposal Simulation)

Please submit a Phase One proposal as attached to be reviewed and approved by the supervisor. Once approved, the project will proceed to Phase Two.

Please use the attached Phase One proposal as the final reference and structure.

Length: approximately 1 to 1.5 pages only.

Idea

)))))Smart Clinic Operations Platform(((((

A digital platform designed to support small private clinics in Saudi Arabia by improving their daily operational management. The platform focuses on streamlining clinic operations such as appointment scheduling, administrative coordination, basic reporting, and workflow efficiency through a centralized digital system.

The platform is not intended to replace clinical or medical systems. Instead, it serves as an operations-focused solution that reduces administrative burden, improves efficiency, and supports better day-to-day management for clinics that rely on manual or fragmented processes.

Context and Opportunity

Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a significant transformation in the healthcare sector driven by Saudi Vision 2030, healthcare privatization initiatives, and increased private sector participation. The expansion of outpatient services and small private clinics across major cities and secondary regions has created a growing demand for efficient and affordable operational management solutions.

Many small clinics face challenges related to administrative inefficiency, limited digital capabilities, and rising operational complexity. This creates a strong opportunity for a locally adapted digital platform that supports clinic operations while aligning with the national healthcare transformation agenda.

The Smart Clinic Operations Platform aims to leverage this transformation by enabling clinics to operate more efficiently, enhance service quality, and meet the evolving standards of the Saudi healthcare environment.

Key Notes

This is NOT a medical, diagnostic, or hospital system.

The focus is on clinic operations and administrative efficiency.

Keep the structure, academic tone, and flow strong (MBA level).

Emphasize Saudi Arabia, healthcare transformation, and Vision 2030.

Phase Two:

Creating the Comprehensive and Innovative Business plan see attached to follow the structure (Phase Two Template SIMULATION)

Please note that any progress in the project, I should share it with my supervisor to review it, it might be adjustments/modification.

Length: 56 to 60 pages

The most important is to cover all the requirements please follow the attached for the grading (Rubric Simulation)

Phase three:

Once the project is accepted and finalized by the supervisor, based on it we need to develop a PowerPoints & Presentation speech.

Length:

PowerPoint: to be determine later

Presentation speech: based in the PowerPoint

The most important is to cover all the requirements please follow the attached for the grading (Rubric Simulation) between 13 to 15 slides

MGT685: Capstone (Simulation)

Guidelines & Requirements

Overview:

Business Simulation: Students will create a full business plan for a new startup business, including necessary evaluations and decisions about product design, marketing, finance, and other aspects of the business. Students will be required to conduct thorough situation analysis, and industry and environmental analysis. The analysis will include a variety of models, such as SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, PESTEL, Ansoff Matrix, BCG Matrix, Balance Scorecard, and others, to identify potential strategic solutions. Students will rely on the knowledge gained from all courses taken during their EMBA journey including economics, finance, organizational behavior, strategic management, and more, to make strategic decisions and develop an effective and realistic business plan.

Phase One:

(Phase One Proposal Simulation)

Please submit a Phase One proposal as attached to be reviewed and approved by the supervisor. Once approved, the project will proceed to Phase Two.

Please use the attached Phase One proposal as the final reference and structure.

Length: approximately 1 to 1.5 pages only.

Idea

)))))Smart Clinic Operations Platform(((((

A digital platform designed to support small private clinics in Saudi Arabia by improving their daily operational management. The platform focuses on streamlining clinic operations such as appointment scheduling, administrative coordination, basic reporting, and workflow efficiency through a centralized digital system.

The platform is not intended to replace clinical or medical systems. Instead, it serves as an operations-focused solution that reduces administrative burden, improves efficiency, and supports better day-to-day management for clinics that rely on manual or fragmented processes.

Context and Opportunity

Saudi Arabia is currently undergoing a significant transformation in the healthcare sector driven by Saudi Vision 2030, healthcare privatization initiatives, and increased private sector participation. The expansion of outpatient services and small private clinics across major cities and secondary regions has created a growing demand for efficient and affordable operational management solutions.

Many small clinics face challenges related to administrative inefficiency, limited digital capabilities, and rising operational complexity. This creates a strong opportunity for a locally adapted digital platform that supports clinic operations while aligning with the national healthcare transformation agenda.

The Smart Clinic Operations Platform aims to leverage this transformation by enabling clinics to operate more efficiently, enhance service quality, and meet the evolving standards of the Saudi healthcare environment.

Key Notes

This is NOT a medical, diagnostic, or hospital system.

The focus is on clinic operations and administrative efficiency.

Keep the structure, academic tone, and flow strong (MBA level).

Emphasize Saudi Arabia, healthcare transformation, and Vision 2030.

Phase Two:

Creating the Comprehensive and Innovative Business plan see attached to follow the structure (Phase Two Template SIMULATION)

Please note that any progress in the project, I should share it with my supervisor to review it, it might be adjustments/modification.

Length: 56 to 60 pages

The most important is to cover all the requirements please follow the attached for the grading (Rubric Simulation)

Phase three:

Once the project is accepted and finalized by the supervisor, based on it we need to develop a PowerPoints & Presentation speech.

Length:

PowerPoint: to be determine later

Presentation speech: based in the PowerPoint

The most important is to cover all the requirements please follow the attached for the grading (Rubric Simulation) between 13 to 15 slides

Successful implementation of organizational strategies, initiatives, and projects requires general managers to monitor progress and adjust as needed. Before the project starts, as a manager, you are required to make decisions about how you will monitor and control the project and how you will make decisions when issues and opportunities arise during project implementation. This summative assessment will challenge you to think about project tracking, measures, data, and interventions.

To prepare for this assessment, review the Project Charter you created in Week 2, specifically the objectives you created to support your overall project goals for the merger of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.

Design a project implementation and control plan for the structural and cultural integration of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar by completing the worksheet.

Discussion

Discuss how Management Information Systems has had an impact on Globalization, or discuss how Globalization has led to changes in MIS. These articles, along with others you may research, should help us discuss the impacts of Globalization on management and the economy. Or is it the impact of the technological advancements we are making?you have the document uploaded

this is the book – Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World (9th ed.)

• Valacich,J.S., Schneider, C., & Hashim,M. (2022).
• New York, NY; Pearson Education

Choose from one of the following NON-LAB versions only:

Printed text ONLY (non lab) ISBN: 9780136735854

– or –

e-book ONLY (non lab) EISBN: 9780136524380

paper

Answer all even-numbered “Review Questions” at the end of Chapters 1 (page 41) and 2 (page 85) from Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World in complete, grammatically correct sentences. Number each question to correspond to the number on the question being answered and submit a single Microsoft Word compatible document with all answers. Information Systems Today: Managing the Digital World (9th ed.)

• Valacich,J.S., Schneider, C., & Hashim,M. (2022).
• New York, NY; Pearson Education

Choose from one of the following NON-LAB versions only:

Printed text ONLY (non lab) ISBN: 9780136735854

– or –

e-book ONLY (non lab) EISBN: 9780136524380

I have a completed CIPD Level 5 (5CO01) assignment.
Task required (very important):
I do NOT want new content, new theories, or extra references.
I want a human rewrite only, so the writing sounds natural, academic, and consistent with a CIPD Level 5 learner, not AI-generated and not over-polished.
Please:

• Keep the same structure and Assessment Criteria (ACs)
• Keep the same arguments and meaning
• Reduce repetition and improve flow
• Use clear, professional British academic English
• Ensure command verbs are respected (Analyse, Assess, Discuss, Evaluate)
• Do NOT add markers comments, tips, or labels
• Do NOT change references or add new ones

This is a final submission polish, not a rewrite from scratch. I am attaching the CIPD Learner Guidance PDF so you can strictly align the rewrite to each Assessment Criterion and command verb.

Please do not insert the questions or criteria into the assignment text itself.