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Need a paper on the following using only scholarly sources The SWOT and competive analysis, and recommendations of the company I selected is attached PART I: For this part of your strategic analysis, you will first need to pull up the history of your organization(APPLE) , your SWOT analysis, your competitive analysis, and your recommendation of whether or not the sustainable initiative is feasible. After assembling these documents you will complete a systems analysis. Your systems analysis should include the following: Determine an activity that will impact the successful implementation of the sustainable initiative. Define the functions of that activity and the sub-activities involved in completing it. For example, if your activity is manufacturing clothes, your sub-activities would be buying materials, hiring employees, and finding buyers. Determine what can be changed in order to more effectively complete the activity, such as cutting down the number of suppliers by buying multiple items from one supplier. Argue how the proposed change will improve workflow and increase the chances of successfully implementing the sustainable initiative. This analysis should be 3 to 4 pages in length and formatted according to APA guidelines. PART II: For this part of the strategic analysis you will be providing recommendations based on theory. For this part of the assignment, choose a business management theory. Apply that theory to one of the following options: If your recommendation was that the initiative is feasible, describe how your theory will help you successfully implement the initiative in your business. To demonstrate this you will need to state how the theory will help provide minimal interruptions to business productivity, increase profits after the initiative is implemented, and benefit the organization as a whole. If your recommendation was that the initiative is not feasible, discuss how that theory can be used to overcome any challenges you have. For example, you may find that business is not organized enough to shift from using manufactured and heavily altered materials to undyed and unmodified materials. You might notice there are broken channels of communication between offices; sometimes managers of different factories do things their own way. Using the bureaucratic management theory and the systems management theory could come up with a solution to this problem and make the initiative feasible. This section should be a minimum of 3 to 4 pages in length and in APA format. PART III: This section will deal with solutions founded on evidence-based research. Consider the following when developing your solution: What are the best practices of a sustainable company? Consider the solutions you found in the two scenarios you completed in the simulation. How do these apply? What were some of their best practices? Consider looking into the companies Eco-fi, Patagonia, and REKIXX. These companies have implemented this sustainable initiative. What are their best practices? You have developed solutions to your problems using theories, now you will need to use evidence-based best practices in the industry to come up with alternative solutions to these problems. If you found there would be no issues making the change, then you should be using evidence-based best practices to provide suggestions on how the transition can go as smoothly as possible. In this assignment be sure to describe: An evidence-based solution. Best practices for the solution implementation. This section should be a minimum of 3 to 4 pages in length and in APA format.

Critically evaluate Coca-Cola’s current policy and performance on sustainability”

Subject: Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Business Ethics Title: “Critically evaluate Coca-Cola’s current policy and performance on sustainability” Coca-cola’s report on sustainability is available here: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainability. Please consider this in light of their products (in particular the health concerns) and their packaging (in particular plastic bottles). Your report should follow this format: Introduction Findings Conclusions Recommendations Please note: 1. Further general information o Words allowed: 2000 +/- 10% (excluding list of references / bibliography) o Display your title at the start of your report. o The report should take account of theory and practice in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Business Ethics. o The general UG assessment criteria will be applied in marking this report. 2. The assessment will take into account o format/style/fluency o research and (Harvard or APA) referencing o awareness and depth of analysis o deployment of relevant of theoretical insights o exercise of judgement and critical evaluation

For this assignment please note the following expectations: • APA title page, reference page, and formatting. • Use at least four academic/scholarly sources. • Use properly cited quotes and paraphrases when necessary. • Complete, polished, and error-free cohesive sentences. • Contains an introduction, body, and conclusion. 1. Sensory Response – When analyzing the viewer’s sensory response to a particular visual, it is important to consider the visual elements that attract the eyes. Close your eyes when considering a visual. When you open your eyes, what are the first visual elements that you see? When analyzing a viewer’s Sensory Response, you may consider analyzing at least two of the following effects: a. Colors b. Lines c. Shapes d. Balance e. Contrast 2. Perceptual Response – When analyzing a viewer’s perception of visuals, it is important to consider the audience. Consider who is or is not attracted to this type of visual communication. When analyzing a viewer’s Perceptual Response, consider at least two of the following effects: a. Target audience specifics (age, profession, gender, financial status, etc.) b. Cultural familiarity elements (ethnicity, religious preference, social groups, etc) c. Cognitive visuals (viewer’s memories, experiences, values, beliefs, etc.) 3. Technical Response – When analyzing a viewer’s response to certain visuals, we need to consider the technical visual aspects that may affect perception. Describe how visuals affect the interpretation of the intended media communication message. Address specific technological elements that impact perception. When analyzing the Technical Response, consider the Laws of Perceptual Organization (similarity, proximity, continuity, common fate, etc), and at least two of the following types of visuals: a. Drop-down menus b. Hover-over highlighting c. Animations d. Quality of visuals 4. Emotional Response – When analyzing a viewer’s Emotional Response, it is important to consider the targeted audience preferences and emotional intelligence. Discuss what the viewer might want to see and what type of visual presentation will set the tone for that response. When analyzing the Emotional Response, consider the effects of at least two of the following types of visuals: a. Mood setting colors b. Mood setting lighting c. Persuasive images d. Positioning of search or purchase buttons e. Social media icons and share options 5. Ethical Response – When analyzing a viewer’s Ethical Response, it is important to consider the targeted audience values and beliefs. Identify any negative messages about certain ideas, groups, or cultures. Describe and pinpoint images that may be inappropriate for a variety of viewers. Keep in mind that your website can be accessed by all ages and groups. When analyzing the Ethical Response, consider at least two of the following types of visuals: a. Visual stereotypes b. Limitations in diversity c. Inappropriate images for all audiences d. Digital alterations e. False representation or advertising Be sure to substantiate your analysis ideas with quotes and information from at least four academic sources. These four academic sources may include any of the following: • Robin Landa’s etextbook, • Additional readings located under each module, and/or articles you find in our LLS – for additional help finding research articles click here to set an appointment. • ** The final paper will need to be at least six pages of textual analysis; this will not include the images nor the APA title/reference pages.