Category: Management

This paper will have three parts:

Part 1

Select a diverse organization with powerful leadership and follow the guidelines below:

• Briefly describe the organization and the main leadership.
• Describe how the leadership is developed for cultural shifts and organizational changes. Identify ways that diversity can be increased within an organization.
• Analyze how the leadership influences performance in the diverse organization. Determine ways that leadership can increase morale.
• Identify effective ways to make employees feel comfortable and valued while supporting organizational growth.
• Examples: Tesla, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Disney, General Motors, WhatsApp

Note: you are not limited to choosing from this list.

Part 2

Select a charismatic leader and a transformational leader of your choice, and follow the guidelines below.

Include the following information about the leaders:

• Describe the five qualities of your selected charismatic leader (self-confident, inspirational, articulate, revolutionary/disruptor, supportive).
• Describe any four of the six qualities that your selected leader possesses using the framework for analysis for a transformational leader, which was discussed in Van Wart’s (2015) article located in the Unit II readings.
• Predict the possible drawbacks of being a charismatic or transformational leader.
• Identify individual attributes that contribute to one’s leadership skills.
• Examples of charismatic leaders include General George Patton, John F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, and Moses;
• Examples of transformational leaders include Ross Perot, John D. Rockefeller, Attila the Hun, Walt Disney, and Julius Caesar

Note: you are not limited to choosing from these lists

Part 3

• Conclude with an evaluation: Does (do) the key leader(s) in the organization you presented in Part 1 exhibit any charismatic or transformational leadership qualities? Explain your answer.
• Describe how leadership theories could help you in your future career.

Research sources to support your ideas. Your essay should be at least five pages in length using APA Style. The title and reference pages do not count toward this requirement. You must include at least three sources. Your textbook can be a resource. Please label each part of your paper according to the outline listed above.

All sources used must have in-text citations and references, and your paper must be properly formatted in APA Style.

Resources

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Learning Outcomes:

CLO 4: Analyze the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business

Critical Thinking

International businesses operate in environments shaped by cultural norms, political institutions, and economic systems. These forces influence how firms enter markets, manage operations, and compete globally. This assignment asks you to analyze real-world international business situations using critical thinking rather than simple description.

1. Culture and International Business (3 points)

Choose a multinational company operating in a foreign market. Analyze howcultural differences, such as communication styles, values, consumer behavior, or management practices, affect the companys business decisions.

Explain one challenge the company faces due to culture.

Discuss one strategy the company usesor should use to adapt to the local culture.

2. Political Environment and Business Risk (3 points)

Select a country where political factors significantly influence international business operations. Analyze how government policies, political stability, or regulations affect foreign companies operating there.

Identify one political risk.

Explain how that risk impacts business decisions such as market entry, investment, or supply chains.

3. Economic Systems and Business Strategy (3 points)

Compare how two different economic systems influence international business strategies.

Explain how the economic system shapes opportunities and limitations for firms.

Use a specific country example to support your analysis.

You should have a minimum of six reliable references that follow the APA citation style (1 point)

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THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

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STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED, MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment one students will be able to understand the role of human resources within the organization.

Assignment Question(s):

Part 1- Discussion Questions (4 marks):

1. Discuss how can Human Resources balance organizational goals with employee well-being in todays changing work environment?(minimum words: 200, marks:2)

2. You have been offered two positions in HRM. One is a generalist position in a smaller business, and one is a recruiting position in a large corporation. Which of the two jobs do you believe will give you more involvement in a variety of HRM activities? Explain and defend your answer. (minimum words: 200, marks:2)

Part 2- Case Study (6 marks)

Read the case given below and answer the questions:

ABC Solutions is a mid-sized technology company experiencing rapid growth. As the workforce expanded from 80 to 250 employees within two years, management began facing challenges related to employee turnover, inconsistent performance, and unclear workplace policies. The Human Resources (HR) department was tasked with addressing these issues.

HR played a central role by recruiting and onboarding skilled employees aligned with the companys culture and strategic goals. It introduced standardized performance management systems to evaluate and develop employees fairly. HR also implemented training programs to improve technical and leadership skills, helping employees adapt to the companys changing needs.

In addition, HR ensured compliance with labor laws and promoted employee well-being by developing clear policies on conduct, compensation, and benefits. By acting as a bridge between management and employees, HR improved communication, increased engagement, and reduced turnover.

This case highlights how Human Resources is not only an administrative function but a strategic partner that supports organizational growth, employee satisfaction, and long-term success.

Questions

3.Evaluate the effectiveness of HRs interventions in reducing turnover and improving performance. Which HR action do you think had the greatest impact, and why? (2Marks)

4.Assess how aligning recruitment and training with organizational culture influenced employee engagement and productivity. (2Marks)

5.If you were the HR manager at ABC Solutions, what additional strategies would you introduce to support long-term organizational sustainability? (2Marks)

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THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLACKBOARD (WORD FORMAT ONLY) VIA ALLOCATED FOLDER.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED, MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION QUESTION NUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcome:

Develop critical and analytical thinking necessary to overcome challenges and issues of marketing in the changing global environment. (CLO-4)

Critical Thinking(10 Marks)

Reading required: – Read Chapter 1, 3 and 5 carefully and then put your answers based on your understanding.

1. Noon, a homegrown e-commerce platform, competes directly with Amazon.sa in a rapidly growing digital marketplace. Critically assess how Noon uses differentiation strategies to compete with the global giant like Amazon. In your answer, evaluate Noons use of localized marketing, partnerships, logistics, and customer experience.Chapter-1. (4 Marks)

2. Most of the Saudi brands rely heavily on Snapchat and TikTok for marketing. Critically examine which of the 4Es (Excite, Educate, Experience, Engage) do these platforms support best, and why? Chapter-3. (3 Marks)

3. Today, marketers cannot ignore consumers concerns about the environmental impact of the firms activities. Critically examine how should a Saudi food delivery company like Jahezrespond to the growing social trend of health and wellness?Chapter-5(3 Marks)

Important Notes: –

For each question, you need to answer not in less than 150 Words.

Support your answers with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articlesetc.

Support your answers with references.

Use APA style for writing references.

Good Luck

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This assignment is an individualassignment.

THE DUE DATE FOR ASSIGNMENT 1 IS 28/02/2026.

THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BB ONLY IN WORD FORMATVIA THE ALLOCATEDFOLDER.PDF IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, AND IT WILL LEAD TO ZERO GRADE.

ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED THROUGH EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR WORK CLEAR AND WELL PRESENTED; MARKS MAY BE REDUCED FOR POOR PRESENTATION. THIS INCLUDES FILLING IN YOUR INFORMATION ON THE COVER PAGE.

STUDENTS MUST MENTION THE QUESTIONNUMBER CLEARLY IN THEIR ANSWER.

LATE SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Avoid plagiarism as well as ChatGPT; the work should be in your own words.Copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.

All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.

Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

After completion of Assignment-1, students will be able to understand the

CLO1: State the concept of management functions, roles, skills of a manager, and the different theories of management.

Critical Thinking Questions

Q1 Based on Chapter 1 of the prescribed textbook Management: A Practical Approach by Angelo Kinicki, you have learned about the three key managerial skills: technical, human, and conceptual. Select one of these skills and analyze why it has become increasingly important for managers working in Middle East companies during the regions rapid economic and social transformation. Explain your reasoning clearly and support your analysis with a specific example from a regional company or industry. Your response should be 300350 words. (3 marks) (CLO 1)

ANSWER1:

Q2.In Chapter 1,The first chapter discusses how the business environment is changing. Choose one major challenge (technology, globalization, or workforce diversity) and explain in your own words how it affects managers in Gulf-based companies. Refer to any company or industry you are familiar with and explain it in around 300-350 words. (3marks)(CLO 1)

ANSWER2:

Q3. Chapter 2 introduces modern management approaches such as systems theory, the contingency approach, Total Quality Management (TQM), and the learning organization. Choose any one of these approaches and explain how a Gulfbased company applies it in practice. Discuss why this approach is important for the companys business environment and describe the main challenges managers face when using it. Support your answer with specific examples from a real company. (350400 words) (4 marks)(CLO 1)

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This course is Organizational Behaviour, and all of the information related to my assignment has been fully attached and provided. It is extremely important for me to receive a very high grade on this assignment, and the work must reflect a clear understanding and proper application of Organizational Behaviour theories. Please note that the use of AI tools is strictly prohibited, and this assignment must be written entirely in an original, academic manner that aligns with university standards and course expectations.

This is the essay rubric in which he gave us to follow.

My company is, NIKE. Assignment is attached below

Topic of Special Interest for research paper

1. Identify a main topic in the course that interests you (example: Compensation and Benefits)
2. Identify an aspect of this topic that really interests you (example: voluntary, not mandated, benefits)
3. Identify three specific research questions related to this aspect of the main topiC

About Approval: provide information about items 1, 2, and 3 above about your proposed topic.

You may use any topic in the textbook- mainly chapters 1-8 for the information above. This does not need to be a paper- more of an outline of the information above. A page or less will do.