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The purpose of the task is to demonstrate your understanding of what you have learned about business communication (SLO 1) and to communicate this in writing clearly and fluently (PLO 3.1). You are required to respond to the questions below by developing two reflective learning log entries. For both parts of the learning log you will write 400-500 words critically reflecting on what you have learned from the subject materials up until that point, and how this relates to professional practice. Your learning log must respond to the following questions:

Part A: The critical incident (to be completed for classes in week 3)  Describe an experience or ‘critical incident’ you have experienced or witnessed in a work-based setting, involving an aspect of poor communication. You may draw on experiences you have had as an employee, as a customer or simply as an observer of organisational life. How did you feel about the incident? Given your insights from the subject’s learning materials – why was the communication so poor and how could it have been improved? Part B: Your business communication skills (to be completed prior to submission in week 6)

 In engaging with the subject’s learning materials, what insights did you gain for the development of your own interpersonal communication skills in work-based settings? How can these insights inform the way you communicate with people in the future? Structure Introduction Orientation (purpose of the paper), overall argument (how has your thinking about business communication evolved?), preview Part A learning log Looking back – what have you learned? Making sense/explaining – how is what you have learned evident in the pre-learning materials (integration of theory) Looking outward – how does this relate to professional practice? Part B learning log Looking back Making sense/explaining Looking outward Conclusion Summary & synthesis of overall argument, implications/significance for your future professional practice Reference list

Operation, Technology, and Management Plan (with Financials)

This assignment consists of two sections: the Word document and the business plan financials. Note: You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Use the NAB Company Portfolio attached. Operations Plan (1–2 pages) Note: Remember to assign a dollar amount to each operational cost you find, as you will need these figures for your income statement and cash flow in the spreadsheet. Create an operations plan for Zerocol using the template attachment named “p. 214 | Operations Plan Preparation Form”. Extract appropriate information from the attachment named “NAB Company Portfolio”, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences. Note: Most of the research pertaining to the hints provided here can be found in the attachment named “NAB company portfolio”. Hints: Consider whether you will rent or buy your facilities or outsource production to an existing company. Hints: One of your biggest expenses as a startup non-alcoholic beverage company (Zerocol) will be transitioning from a small-batch prototype of your beverage to production on a large scale. Research the equipment you will need (vats, refrigerators, burners, ovens, bottling equipment, and so on), whether you will rent or buy, how you will maintain and clean the equipment, and so forth. Consider how you will ensure quality control. What capacity do you intend to reach? Hints: Deliberate your inventory control. Where do your supplies come from and what is your turnaround time to produce your beverage once you have received an order? Hints: Consider your distribution method. Refer back to your notes for the SWOT analysis (attached). Hints: How will you stay abreast of new developments in your industry? What new products do you have in development now, in addition to your flagship product? Describe your research and development activities and explain how they will contribute to the company. Technology Plan (1–2 pages) 3. Create a technology plan for your NAB company “Zerocol” using the template attachment named “p. 227 | Technology Plan Preparation Form”. Extract appropriate information from the “NAB Company Portfolio”, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences. Hints: Consider the type of technology your company will use to conduct the following activities: managing personnel; taking, fulfilling, and tracking orders; managing inventory; communicating with customers and providing customer service; and producing your beverage. Management and Organization (1–2 pages) Create a management plan for your NAB company “zerocol” using the template attachment named “p. 248 | Management Plan Preparation Form”. Extract appropriate information from the “NAB Company Portfolio” attachment, where applicable. Other required items in the template should be filled in using your personal preferences. Using the flow charts on attachment named “p. 242 flow charts” as a guide, outline your company’s management hierarchy. Note: Charts or diagrams must be imported/included in the MS Word document. Create an ethics and social responsibility plan (1-2 pages) Describe the ways in which your company is committed to being a good corporate citizen. Hints: Consider the following areas: Creating jobs Following the laws of every jurisdiction in which your company operates Fair and honest treatment of employees Non-discrimination of employees and increasing diversity of your work force Hints: If your company is designed as a social venture—in which you have a primary purpose of achieving a social or environmental goal—describe what that goal is and what aspects of your company are designed to reach that goal. Provide a rationale for why you have or have not chosen this to be a social venture. 2. Discuss how your company’s activities will affect the environment and identify the steps you will take to mitigate any negative impacts. Hints: As a beverage company, consider such issues as your choice of packaging, disposal of bottles/packages by consumers, and your use of resources, such as water in areas where water may be scarce. 3. Determine any health issues/claims related to the product you are making, whether negative or positive. Suggest the strategy your company will use to mitigate any negative issues and to ensure any positive claims are true.

For this assignment, you will create a strategic alliance case study. You will begin by choosing two companies that are currently in a strategic alliance (i.e., have entered into an agreement to share resources for a specific project which is mutually beneficial). At least one of the companies must be involved with multinational e-commerce. An example would be Starbucks and Barnes and Noble. Barnes and Noble licenses the right to sell Starbucks coffee in their Barnes and Noble cafés. Do not use these two companies, but look for other partnerships similar to this. You will be looking at these multinational companies with e-commerce and alliances in mind, so please remember the importance of the associated strategies and structures. Include the following components in your case study. List the two companies, and share a brief description of their alliance. In addition, note how they have designed and managed this relationship/alliance (e.g., formal, informal, joint venture). Examine the countries where these companies do business.

Are there any cultural barriers or language differences? Does either company have multilingual websites tailored to the countries where business is conducted? Describe what you think are the greatest benefits of the alliance for each company. While a simple Google search of multinational strategic alliance examples will turn up articles with companies, remember that you must use reliable sources for your paper. You may also use reliable websites, such as the company’s web page. You are required to use at least two outside sources, one of which may be your textbook. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.

In Unit 6 you presented a plan to a business in your community outlining the process of business recovery. This week you will create a similar outline; however, your focus will be on creating a plan for your city as opposed to a business. As you complete this Assignment, take into consideration that you are planning for a community rather than a business; address how those two planning processes are similar and how they differ. You will be asked to reflect on these similarities and differences as a follow-up to this week’s Assignment. Unit 8 Assignment 2: Local Disaster Recovery Coordinator Project It is critical to establish plans prior to a disaster and ensure training and education related to the recovery plan are in place for successful implementation in an emergency. Watch the following video highlighting the importance of having a disaster recovery plan in place. Consider the consequences of not having a plan in place prior to a disaster as you view this video. Video: One Town’s Story: A Journey to Recovery. Federal Emergency Management Agency As the local disaster recovery coordinator you are responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures ensure effective recovery in case of disaster. This week you are tasked with developing a presentation for community department heads outlining the process of disaster recovery. Fact Sheet: The National Incident Management System (NIMS) Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry References Fact sheet: The National Incident Management System (NIMS.) Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/NIMSFactSheet.pdf Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (1993). Emergency management guide for business and industry. Washington, DC: Federal Emergency Management Agency. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/pdf/business/guide/bizindst.pdf Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). (2010). One town’s story: A journey to recovery [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8007 Presentation Create a 6–8 slide PowerPoint presentation outlining a basic disaster recovery plan using FEMA’s Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry as a guide. Include the following in your presentation: