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“The Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) is a methodology for managing training programs. It is an orderly; logical approach to determining what people must know and do at a particular job or in a specific profession” (Dhawan, 2018, p.1). This approach is focusing on core objectives and “end in mind” to ensure that employees can master the main takeaways upon completion of the training in order to function properly. Pros to systematic training: · “Organized Approach · Clarity and Responsibility ·

Recognizing the Student’s Abilities · Hands-On Design” (Katchi, 2015, para.8). Some of the cons of systematic approaches are lack of adaptability, flexibility within the process, being able to change the structure on a moment’s notice or exercise innovative approaches to training. Please provide examples of systematic or any other training methods that are currently in place within your organization and analyze its pros and cons. Write an approximately 1800 word paper, APA formatted, with three sources. Please reflect not only on the presented articles but on the ones, you find online or in our library. References Dhawan, S. (2018). The Systematic Approach to Training: Main Phases of the Training Cycle. Retrieved from http://www.topconsultant.com/articles/the%20systematic%20approach%20to%20training.pdf Katchi, M. (2015). Creating a Well-Oiled Machine: 5 Advantages of a Systematic Approach to Training. 360 Training. Retrieved from http://www.360training.com/enterprise/blog/5-advantages-of-a-systematic-approachto-training

Assignment Brief: You started to expand your business a few months ago, based on the franchise system. During the initial stage of the expansion, you didn’t realize the importance of systematized strategies for a franchise system to become successful. Now, you are very keen to focus on developing some effective strategies. Prepare a report on your franchising system, addressing the franchise relationship, social responsibility, legal matters and the future of this franchising system. In your report discuss the following areas from the standpoint of a franchisor: strategies for negotiation, innovation and emotional turbulence the possible social responsibilities involved in your franchise system the franchisor and franchisee’s obligations and dispute resolution strategies the future of your franchise system (e.g. information technology, stock control or green franchising etc.) Justify your arguments by making references to relevant franchising theories. In terms of the number of references, your assignment should have 6-10 All references must be from credible sources such as books, industry-related journals, magazines, company documents and recent academic articles.

You can state your preferences in three areas: (a) Marketing, (b) sector/industry, and (c) technology-related trend. *Marketing Planning Report* Introduction Imagine you have recently had a lunch meeting with a good friend of yours whom you hadn’t seen for some time. Your friend wanted to tell you about her latest venture. Together with three business partners, she is the founder of ACME Marketing Innovation plc. The aim of their consultancy business is to provide market and sector reviews to multinational firms, specializing in impact studies on technology-related trends. (Clients often use them for marketing planning purposes.) Their business is still at an early stage. Your friend mentions, for example, that the partners haven’t been able to agree on which industries to focus on. But she also makes it clear that her preference is to offer consulting services to firms in the Retail, Transportation and Entertainment sectors. To be able to convince her partners, she is looking for someone to prepare an initial set of research reports. You are a little surprised when your friend steers the discussion towards your expertise in Marketing. When she asks whether you may be willing to prepare a technology assessment report for their new venture, you are intrigued. In response to your request for further information, she mentions that she had recently attended several technology conferences. The topic of the first conference was “Internet of things (IoT)” and that of the second conference “Cybersecurity” as a technology-related business trend. (Your friend also mentions having attended a conference on “Big Data” that she describes as “underwhelming” with the topic being “little more than a buzzword” and the conference “just a sales pitch”.) It is obvious to you that she is convinced that these trends have their potential to fundamentally reshape the Retail, Transportation, and Entertainment sectors. All that she now needs is the help of a trustworthy friend (such as you)! Before you have a chance to ask a single question, your friend rushes off, saying that she is already late for another client meeting. On her way out, she tells you to “analyze from an Marketing perspective” (obviously!), to ensure that the report “gives meaningful recommendations,” and to contact her assistant for further information. From what you can gather, you have a choice between analyzing the impact of either “Internet of things (IoT),” “Cybersecurity” or “Big Data” on either the “Retail,” “Transportation” or “Entertainment” sector. Of course, you would have appreciated the opportunity to ask further questions. But then again, managers can be busy, and the assignment your friend gave you really is an opportunity to take ownership of the report—after all, if your friend doesn’t tell you exactly what to do, you are free to make your own decisions! –END OF THE 2018-19 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT BRIEF FOR – Your friend’s assistant, a friendly and approachable person, replies to your request within minutes. Her email includes a list of resources related to Internet of things (IoT), Cybersecurity, and Big Data (see Appendix A below), and also stresses the importance of including in your report (1) a meaningful executive summary, as well as (2) a set of presentation slides your friend can present to her business partners in September. Unfortunately (for you), the assistant concludes her email by saying that she won’t be able to provide any further information. Instead, the assistant directs you to the project’s Moodle page with the suggestion to visit the forum frequently and also to carefully read all materials published there: https://moodle.royalholloway.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=4479 Summary of your individual assignment (add this box to your report) Your assignment is to submit a 6,000 to 8,000-word research report assessing— from an Marketing perspective—the potential impact of “Internet of things (IoT)” (or, alternatively, “Cybersecurity” or “Big Data”) on the “Retail” sector (or, alternatively, the “Transportation” or “Entertainment” sector). Your assessment must draw on Marketing-related research literature. You may also draw on any additional framework, theory, concept or idea to conduct your assessment. Further details for what the report must include can be found in the course manual for MN5349 available on Moodle. Use your own judgement on any aspect of this assignment not specified in either this 2018-19 assignment brief or the MN5349 course manual. Using your own judgement is also required when choosing relevant sources to support your argument and the assumptions you have to make in your report. (It is recommended that your reference list includes no fewer than 15 relevant sources.) Appendix A: Technology-related news stories (selection) News related to “Internet of things (IoT)”: 1. https://www.techmeme.com/search/query?q=Internet+of+things 2. http://www.independent.co.uk/search/site/Internet%2520of%2520things 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=Internet+of+things News related to “Cybersecurity”: 1. https://www.techmeme.com/search/query?q=Cybersecurity 2. http://www.independent.co.uk/search/site/Cybersecurity 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=Cybersecurity News related to “Big Data”: 1. https://www.techmeme.com/search/query?q=Big+Data 2. http://www.independent.co.uk/search/site/Big%2520Data 3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=Big+Data

After reading Business Etiquette throughout the Organization, explain, through your own experience, why it is important to use the communication practices the author has described. In your response, address the following: Describe which of the top 10 “dos and don’ts” is most challenging for you. Explain why it would be important for you to improve any areas that you deem challenging, based on importance of effective business communications. Describe the benefits, including a minimum of one scholarly and/or credible source to support your response.