Southern Company Case Study

/in /by

Description

Evaluate the effectiveness of the roles that the strategic leaders played in the formation of the performance management strategy. Develop a five (5) point criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the talent management strategy and how the data could be collected. Critique the components of your talent management strategy and suggest alternative ways to achieve effective results. Outline the functional expertise component of this strategy and how it optimizes the company’s ability to identify highly qualified individuals. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Sustainability in finance sector

/in /by

Description

Description:Edit the attached article base on this ideaSustainability is a subject rising on the agenda of the financial services sector. Clients ask for it, legislation requires it. Moreover, society calls upon the financial services sector to contribute to a sustainable future. Banks, insurance companies, private equity and other market players are seen as a crucial factor to finance and realise the transformation to a sustainable economy. Write an article about sustainability in the finance sector, and how the finance sector can contribute ti UNSDGS (united nation sustainable development goals )

What is the role or power of consumers as supply chains become more transparent

/in /by
riminal Investigation

 

Paper details:

please respond to the posted online commentary and discussion questions in your own words. The discussion questions will come from chapter’s 1 through 4. There will be a total of eight discussion questions that will be listed. Chapter 1 1. What are three events or policies that impact trafficking and modern-day slavery in your country (USA) or a country of your interest? 2. Given the controversies around the TIP report, what are some viable alternatives and why? Chapter 2 3. Identify at least one driver of profit for the demand of trafficking and modern-day slavery. What does this entail? What are the implications to this practice? 4. What is the role or power of consumers as supply chains become more transparent?

Conflict between Marketing & Operation Marketing and HR in Luxury Cruise Line/Hotels

/in /by

Conflict between Marketing & Operation, Marketing and HR in Luxury Cruise Line/Hotels

Using Seabourn or an organization with which you are familiar as the context, answer the following questions: 1. What conflicts typically arise between marketing and operations? Marketing and HR? Functions within marketing (e.g. sales and revenue management)? 2. How might a focus on the customer experience and the application of a service experience model reduce these conflicts? Provide specific examples.

Innovation Management

/in , /by

You are asked to read the HBS case: Bank of America (A)—Stefan Thomke, 2003, Harvard Business School Press, Case 603-022. You will then use the following questions to prepare your answers to the Bank of America (A) case. You should also draw on the information provided by the “Innovation: The Other Side, Making Innovation Happen” especially the associated online lecture and the notes. You MUST provide reasoning, i.e., do not just say ‘X’ in one word! Reason why ‘X’. However, you MUST be analytical and concise as a manager would! Case Questions: 1. What is the Bank of America’s (BoA) “innovation & development market” in terms of purpose? 2. What are your observations on process, organization, management, and culture to do with BoA’s “innovation & development market”? How does the “innovation & development market” compare the model of innovation management that is summarized by the ““Innovation: The Other Side, Making Innovation Happen”, as well as the points covered in the slides using the following questions. 3. Briefly list the three parts to an innovation management covered in lecture slides? 4. Discuss BoA’s Innovation Management approach along the following lines: 4a. Does “innovation & development market” fit with the “lecture slides” model of having an assigned dedicated team for innovation? Why/Why Not? How? 4b. Does “innovation & development market” fit with the “lecture slides” model of having partnership between the innovation team and core business? Why/Why Not? How? 4c. Does “innovation & development market” fit with the “lecture slides” model of having experiments as the primary means of producing workable innovation? Why/Why Not? How? 5. What does it mean to “test” a service innovation? What is involved in doing so that is different from a product? What is the impact on doing innovation? 6. Should BoA just hire outside companies (like IDEO or Continum) to develop new innovative services for them? 7. What constitutes an experiment in services in the context of BoA or any other bank? 8. What is the experience of BoA with “innovation & development market” so far? 9. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the “innovation & development market” currently? Why? 10. What grade (A, B, C, D, …) would you give Bank of America in doing “innovation & development market”? Why? 11. The BoA’s “innovation & development market” team is facing decision(s) at the end of the case (A): enumerate these decisions (their key variables/parameters) and offer how you would proceed to tackle this decision(s)? Be advised that we use Turnitin software which detects text similarity across submissions very accurately (from past classes or internet, or from colleagues, etc.) • You must also include the exact question wording from the text of the assignment (above) in your response and also list your answers to each question immediately after it (I will provide this electronically through email for this purpose so you do not have to re-type it!). • The text of your case report assignment, exclusive of cover page and figures and tables (not asking for these) should not exceed 4 pages, single-spaced/doubles-spaced (up to you), typeface point 12, 2.5 cm margin on all sides.

Risk–benefit analysis

/in /by

A risk–benefit analysis is fairly easy to understand in theory, but fairly difficult to conduct in practice. Conduct a risk–benefit analysis on each of the following experiment proposals. Assume that you are responsible for deciding whether or not to approve each experiment.

You must justify each decision as well as suggest ways to improve each proposal. Mickey wants to study how food deprivation affects learning in mice. He believes that animals have a survival instinct to learn more quickly when food is scarce. He proposes an experiment in which mice are given only water for 1, 2, 5, or 10 days. He then plans to measure the speed with which they learn to navigate a complicated maze. Barbara believes that people will shift from using paper towels to using electric air dryers in public restrooms if they are told about the amount of paper waste in landfills. She proposes a study in which a sign is posted in some bathrooms explaining the pollution problem, but is not posted in other bathrooms. She will use hidden video cameras to record people’s use of either the paper towel dispenser or the electric air dryer in each of the two bathroom conditions.

Lucy believes that our self-image affects how we rate the appearance of others. She proposes an experiment in which participants rate the attractiveness of various models. Unbeknownst to the participants, a confederate will be loitering in the hallway outside the experiment room. As volunteers arrive for the experiment, the confederate will either compliment (“You look nice in that outfit.”) or insult (“That outfit makes you look fat.”) the participant. Lucy will then compare the model ratings from complimented and insulted participants.

This paper should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced, and written in proper APA format. In addition to the minimum page count (i.e., two pages and one line, minimum), you should also include a cover page and a reference page in APA format. Also use a minimum of one additional source (in addition to your textbook) to support your point

Harold Meyerson How to Raise Americans’ Wages

/in /by

p. 424 Harold Meyerson, “How to Raise Americans’ Wages” Read RCWW p. 424 Harold Meyerson, “How to Raise Americans’ Wages” and then respond to questions that annotate the article in the margins. Why is the dis-connect between productivity and compensation a problem? How well do rhetorical questions work here? How effectively does Meyerson refute alternative views of the problem? Why do you think Meyerson repeats this idea about “design”? What strategies does Meyerson use to help readers follow this multi-part proposal? How does Meyerson support his argument that this solution is feasible? How does Meyerson handle objections to this solution? Why is “choice” likely to strengthen this solution? How convincing are the sources in pars. 10, 12, 14, and 15? What makes them Convincing (or not)? How clearly does Meyerson explain the difference between capital income and wages? How effectively does Meyerson refute alternative views in this paragraph?

SCARCITY TRADE-OFF MINDSET OF ENTREPRENEURS IN THE FIELD OF EMERGING CONTEMPORARY ART MARKETS

/in /by

Description

Use the concept of “scarcity mind-set” (introduced by Mullainathan & Eldar in 2013) and apply it in the field of art business. In their book the looked at what happens to our minds when we feel we have too little? How does the context of scarcity shape our choices and our behaviors? They show that scarcity is not just a physical limitation. Scarcity affects our thinking and feeling. Scarcity orients the mind automatically and powerfully toward unfulfilled needs. I want to apply this theory to the contemporary art galleries, where entrepreneurs (people who open up the gallery) also usually have limited access to the resources. My focus specifically is on the emerging contemporary art galleries in London (in Mayfair specifically). Usually these entrepreneurs have artistic vision, rather than business vision. I want to approach gallery owners as entrepreneurs. When opening the gallery, they face a lot of challenges, and must make key decisions critical to the success of business. They also have to find compromise (trade offs). Generally in my dissertation I want to find out more about the trade – offs, which gallery owners had to make, when they were in the process of opening the gallery i.e. no access to resources; decisions within limited amount of time. I want to interview several gallery owners and ask them about there challenges i.e. how would they compete with top-levels galleries + mega galleries, who already have deep pockets and/or multiple international locations. How would emerging contemporary gallery manage its relations with collectors & museums? Finally, what are the strategies for overcoming these challenges i.e. is there a “recipe” for the best business model, which can be used by young art entrepreneurs, who want to open up gallery. What is more, I want to find out more about key decisions, which they had to make when they were just opening i.e. do they want to represent local artists or international? What were their plans about growth and even international expansion? Would they like to participate in art fairs & biennials? Would they have their gallery at a permanent specific location or will it be temporary space (pop-up/ mobile gallery)?

Create a comprehensive marketing strategy to enhance the performance of products and/or services

/in /by

Description

Create a comprehensive marketing strategy to enhance the performance of products and/or services throughout their life cycles; paper requirements/instructions are attached and rubric/areas that need to be met. The marketing plan includes the development of an excel spread sheet which i am counting as a page or two, not sure; Summarize the company’s budget, Financial Assessment; schedule and monitoring in a spreadsheet, and include comments.(sales forecast, expense forecast, marketing expenditures alignment with strategy and tactics, Break even analysis). I would like the marketing strategy to be done on Starbucks; a resource/report I was planning on using is also attached, if it can help; Dudovskiy, J. (2017). Starbucks Corporation Report, Retrieved from https://research-methodology.net/researchmethodology/referencing/

Porter’s Competitive Strategies

/in /by

You will research and write a scholarly Literature Review. The Literature Review must be in current APA format, must be a minimum of 16 pages (not including the title page, abstract, and reference list), and must utilize a minimum of 15 scholarly references. Submit the Literature Review: Topic Selection by 24 August at 1700 p.m. (ET). Below is a list of topics that you must choose from to complete your Literature Review. Note: Be sure to include a rational/reason for why the topic was chosen. • Porter’s Competitive Strategies • Miles and Snow’s Strategy Typology • Operations strategy and planning • Bureaucratic Organizations • Chaos Theory • Hawthorne Studies • Organizational Theory • Organizational Behavior • Scientific Management • Organizational Structure • Supply Chain Structures and Relationships • Collaborative Networks • Impact of Technology on Job Design • Organizational Decision Making Systems • Shaping Cultures and Ethics of the Organization • Organizational Decision Making Submit the Literature Review: Outline and Title Page by 29 August at 1700 p.m. (ET) The title page and outline are present. The title page contains the required components. The outline is well developed and includes headings and subheadings. The framework of the Literature review is apparent and well established. It includes all the required components as follows: • Title page • Abstract • Introduction • Findings • Conclusions, recommendations, and suggestions for further study • References Spelling and grammar are correct. The assignment includes an outline that was per the APA format (Alphanumeric, Full sentence, or decimal). The entries are properly formatted. A cover sheet (title page) is present that is formatted per APA Submit the Literature Review: Abstract by 12 September at 1700 p.m. (ET) All key components of the Abstract are present. The Abstract for the Literature Review is clearly articulated. The Abstract has a clear, logical flow. Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The paragraph contains appropriately varied sentence structures. The Abstract is formatted per APA. A cover sheet is present that is formatted per APA. Review: Annotated Bibliography by 19 September at 1700 p.m. (ET) All key components of the Annotated bibliography are present. The bibliography contains the fifteen scholarly sources that are three years old or less. The sources are current and relevant to the topic. An annotation exists for each source listed. Each annotation correctly summarizes/describes the corresponding source and demonstrates critical thinking skills regarding interpretation and application of material. Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. The annotations contain appropriately varied sentence structures. The bibliography is formatted per APA. The entries are properly formatted. A cover sheet is present that is formatted per APA. Submit the Literature Review: Final by 26 September at 1700 p.m. (ET) There is a clear thesis statement that specifies the topic that is going to be addressed. The introduction provides a clear overview of the Literature Review’s contents. The introduction f is clearly articulated. The introduction has a clear, logical flow. All key components of the Literature Review are present. The body of the paper includes clarity and relevancy of material with the appropriate level of citations. The assignment has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. At least fifteen peer reviewed references are included that are three years old or less. The issues raised regarding the topic are properly treated. Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough. The conclusion offers a good summary of the issues treated in the Literature Review. The conclusion offers suggestions for further study with the appropriate level of citations. The conclusion has a clear, logical flow. Major points are summarized clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis. The bibliography contains a minimum of 15 scholarly sources. The sources are current (three years old or less). The treatment of the topic is logically oriented. Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. The Literature Review uses current APA format correctly. The paper contains a minimum of 16 pages of content that does not include the cover page, Abstract, outline, reference page, or charts/tables