i have assignments 1 for MGT 422 – 325 – 403 – 424

Critical Writing

Critical writing is making logical connections between concepts, analyzing facts to comprehend a problem or topic from multiple angles, and articulating your own viewpoint on the subject based on your analysis of the information at hand.

The goal of this assignment is to use supply chain management and logistics principles and techniques to identify logistics performance priorities. For this reason, food chain enterprises should be located and evaluated using secondary data. Consider how you may use the information and ideas you have studied on this course.

Write a report on the logistical performance priorities of any local or foreign fast-food chain in Saudi Arabia that your group has selected. Providing an explanation for your conclusions:

The Answer must follow the outline points below:

1. Executive summary (2 Mark, Max word counts 250-300)

– Summarize what logistics performance priorities are, and what Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools applied to achieve the companys objective.

2. Background information (2 Mark, Max word counts 250-300)

– Briefly introduce the company background (e.g., name, products, business size, location, internal/external interesting facts, etc).

3. Problem Description (2 Mark, Max word counts 250-300)

– Describe the objectives clearly and specifically.

– The objective may involve either logistics decision-making or process improvement.

4. Application of logistics and SCM concepts/tools that were applied (2 Mark, Max word counts 250-300)

– Describe what specific logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools be applied to achieve the objective. This section should make it clear that you understand the concepts/tools you are about to use.

5- Conclusion and results (1 Mark, Max word counts 100-200)

– Analyze the expected results / the proposed solution.

6. References at least 10-15. (1 Marks)

Use APA style of referencing

Assignment Instruction:

Write a 5-page paper on how reverse logistics is a competitive weapon in todays reverse logistics world?

Submission Instructions:

• A 5-page Word document
• Must include a title page, abstract, and references. These are not counted in the page count/slide count.

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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.

• Culture and International Business (3 points)
• Political Environment and Business Risk (3 points)
• Economic Systems and Business Strategy (3 points)

• Choose a multinational company operating in a foreign market. Analyze how cultural 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 uses or should use to adapt to the local culture.

• 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.

• 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)

Avoid copy-paste from internet or AI tools and Focus on understanding and application.

The assignment should be approximately 800-1000 words in length.

Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.

Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the assignment calls for more.

General Instructions PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY

• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the 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 in your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
• Late submissions 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 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.

Learning Outcomes:

CLO-Covered

1.	Describe management issues such as diversity, attitudes and job satisfaction, personality, and values in organizational behaviour (CLO2).

Assignment 1

Reference Source:

Textbook: –

Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2021). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (7th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

Critical Thinking: –

Discussion Chapters: – Please read Chapters 3,4 & 6 Organizational Commitment, Job Satisfaction & Motivation carefully and then give your answers based on your understanding.

Assignment Question(s):

1.Why is organisational commitment important for employees and employers? How should management address the situation if an employee demonstrates high organizational commitment but consistently underperforms? (04 Marks) (Min words 300-400)

2.Can an employee have high job satisfaction but low job performance? If so, what factors might cause this paradox? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)

3. In what ways can Herzbergs Two-Factor Theory guide managers to improve employee motivation beyond salary increases? (03 Marks) (Min words 150-200)

Important Note: –

1. Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

2. References required in the assignment. Use APA style for writing references.

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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.

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the 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 in your information on the cover page.
Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
Late submissions 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 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.

Students Grade: /10

Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

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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.

Do not make any changes in the cover page.

Assignment Workload:

This Assignment comprise of a Case Study and Discussion Questions.

Assignment is to be submitted by each student individually.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Defining the concepts, theories and approaches of project management. (L.O-1.1)

Assignment-1

Assignment Case Study Question: ( 10 marks)

Please read the Case-4.2 The Home Improvement Project. from Chapter 4 Defining the Project given in your textbook Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 132 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers. Answer the following questions with 500 Words limit.

1. What factors and forces contributed to scope creep in this case? (3 Marks)

2. Is this an example of good or bad scope creep? Explain. (3 Marks)

3. How could scope creep have been better managed by the Nelsons? (4 Marks)

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