• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder. Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Submissions without this cover page 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).
• Maximum marks for this assignment are 10 marks.

Please follow all guidlines and instructions to answer the assigment

• Be 4-6 pages in length, which does not include the title and reference pages, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style guidelines.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Review the grading rubric to see how you will be graded for this assignment.

Aguinis, H. (2023). Performance Management (5th ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781048426480 (eBook)

6. Construction Project Examples (~500 words)

Mentioning each tool:

• One or more real or representative project examples (if possible choose just 1 mega project where all 4 tools were used or can be reasonably assumed to have been used)
• Project sector and context
• How the tool influenced outcomes (cost, schedule, risk, quality)
• Lessons learned or observed constraints

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7. Cross-Tool Synthesis and Integration (~300-400 words)

• How the selected tools complement one another across project stages
• Role of BIM and static data as foundational enablers
• Importance of good data, and how tools can be integrated into existing project management workflows

here is the outline for my part in the project, and the overview written by my teammate.

Research an event that takes place in your region (this should not be the event used for your final project). In a 300-word minimum paper, address the following prompt:

• What are the key water-based and waste creation/types issues and impacts in the region that event organizers should be aware of (you may use the research gathered for your Week 5 discussion post to answer this question, but be sure not to duplicate your response).
• How did the event navigate these challenges? Share at least one example to support this.
• If you could make a suggestion of what the event might additionally do to address water and waste, what would your recommendation be? Support this with research.

Please be sure to share evidence of your use of research to support points in the assignment through the use of APA in-text references and a reference list at the close of the assignment. The assignment should be formatted in APA style with the following: title page, abstract (very brief), body of the paper, references list. You may include a table of contents, keywords, and appendices, but these are not required. The Event that I chose (Water and Waste Challenges in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Season) Please read about this and write it.

Please follow all guidlines and instruction to answer thr attached assigment

Module 5 Assignment Instructions: TOWS and SFAS

The TOWS matrix is the most important step to move into the formulation of strategies. It is based on the SFAS table and requires thinking on strategies that for example uses strengths to take advantage of opportunities or strengths to minimize threats.

You have already completed the SFAS table from BUS485A. Use that table to create the TOWS. The template for TOWS Matrix is TemplateSA-EXH7-TOWS.docx available in Course Resources and the attachments here.

The TOWS matrix supports the writing of Section V.

Review of how the SFAS table was built for BUS485A

The SFAS (Strategic Factors Analysis Summary) table is Exhibit 3 of your SA.

Complete the SFAS. Focus on identifying the 10 most important strategic factors. Be sure to keep your SWOT tags on each SF.

Revise the weights to add to 1.0 and the ratings as needed.

You must complete the Comments Column in the table. Repeat or revise your comments for each strategic factor from the previous EFAS and IFAS tables.

Be sure to explain WHY it is a strategic factor; a quantified estimate of the potential impact (QPI) in the future of the SF; how you assigned the weight; and how you assigned the rating; and for Internal SF identify the Core Competencies (CC) and Distinctive Competencies (DC). Use the same quantitative analysis that you did for the EFAS and IFAS to estimate and quantify the potential impacts in the future; the impact on the firms future survival; and how well or how badly the firm is handling the SF right now.

Use the SFAS Template provided in Module 5. These are just templates with words of reference. Use your own thinking and words.

How to Create a TOWS Matrix

A good explanation to transition from SFAS to TOWS is in reading TOWS Matrix Handout.docx.

Using the SFAS you submitted for BUS485A, create a 2×2 matrix for the TOWS matrix as it is shown in TemplateSA-EXH7-TOWS.docx.

Make sure you have at least 2 strategies in each cell of the 2×2 matrix.

Download SA-WritingTemplate-BUS485B.docx

If you have not downloaded yet SA-WritingTemplate-BUS485B.docx from Course Resources/The Strategic Audit, do it from the attachments here. This writing template must be used to write all sections of the Strategic Audit in this capstone. Drafts of your writing are shared as part of Discussion One in each module, and you will get feedback from other students and the instructor there.

The TOWS matrix supports the writing of Section V.

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

Discussion Question

Question Requirements:

Globalization and Decision-Making

How does globalization impact decision-making processes in different countries, such as Saudi Arabia?

1. Discuss how the interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and technologies on a global scale influences the choices made by governments, businesses, and individuals in Saudi Arabia.
2. Share your insights on how Saudi Arabia’s unique position in the global landscape shapes its decision-making processes and the implications of these decisions on both local and international levels.

Directions:

• Discuss the concepts, principles, and theories from your textbook. Cite your textbooks and cite any other sources.
• Write a discussion that includes an introduction paragraph, the body, and a conclusion paragraph to address the assignments guide questions.
• Your initial post should address all components of the question with a 600-word limit.

Readings

Required:

Chapter 1 Globalization and International Linkages in International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior

Chapter 1 PowerPoint slides in International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior

Harvey, M., Fisher, R., McPhail, R., & Moeller, M. (2009). . Human Resource Development International, 12(4), 353370.

Recommended:

Neil, E., & Sprusansky, D. (2017). . Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, 36(1), 53-54.

Nurunnabi, M. (2017). Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 8(2), 536.