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A review of how resistance to change can be effectively managed within an organization. A company’s competitive advantage relies on its ability to quickly adapt to changes in both the internal and external environments. Managers that are adept at guiding the change process will have the ability to shape the organizational strategy overall. However, change is often difficult for individuals, so a keen understanding of techniques available to manage resistance is necessary for any manager. Scenario: Your friends at PG Industries need your help again. In the Unit 6 Discussion, you made recommendations to them about ways to introduce teams to help draft a new training program in the manufacturing department. The program has been rolled out, but senior management is struggling to get buy-in from many long-term employees. This resistance to acceptance and adoption of the new training program is causing division within the department. Assignment Checklist: Based on the information provided in this scenario, draft an essay that identifies what you believe will be the four most effective ways one might manage resistance to change in implementing the new training program. Justify your choice of tactics by explaining how it is most appropriate in this circumstance. Utilize at least two external sources as part of your research. Sources might include your textbook, the additional video content, or another resource found in the university library. Your 1-2 page submission should include a title page, introduction, main body, conclusion, and a reference list. .

Andrea and Lena are from Panama and are now living in the U.S. They have a chance to invest in a coffee business in Panama and want to explore not only running the coffee plantation but exporting the coffee globally. They consult your firm for advice. Your attorney asks you to research the three forms of international business — 1.Trade (import and export) 2.Intellectual property rights and international licensing agreements 3.Direct foreign investment In an internal memo for your attorney, address these three area, and provide the pros and cons of each. Provide advice for the client about each form of international business and any associated risks. Cite all sources using the Bluebook format.

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Research the business partnership between Chinese Construction Equipment Manufacturer Zoomlion with Compagnia Italiana Forme Acciaio (CIFA), the Italian concrete equipment manufacturer

Q1 – 6 you conducted some research and collected relevant information, but completely failed to apply relevant theoretical frameworks (e.g. PESTL/5 forces ) into your discussions Q2 – 5 Again, not any theoretical frameworks were applied, government intervention barely is analysed, discussions of synergy is missing, very descriptive, no supportive evidences provided

Q3 – 6 You defined both partnerships as ‘merger’ which is wrong! the 1st one is acquisition/ another is Joint venture. Risks are identified (culture/exchange rate) but very limited discussions. The comparison and contrast missing Q4 – 5 you certainly failed to answer this questions – some relevant information are provided but none of the 3 key concepts (exchange exposures) are applied. Q5 – 7 You identified the potential areas that might be affected by digitalisation: sales, R&D and production.- good. But no use of sources to support your discussions

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In your post, you mentioned, among others, that: ” […] the difficulty in managing human resources may stem from the complexities in employee and employer relationships”. I would like to further expand on this relationship and ask what makes the relationship between employees – employers difficult? How is the “psychological contract” perceived by contemporary organizations?