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choose ONE of the following topics for your examination of the graphic novel Watchmen. Your examination will be presented to the class in the form of a Powerpoint or Prezi. Your presentation should have a minimum of 10 slides, with a maximum of 15 slides. You will be arguing a point about your topic, so you must do further research on your topic, beyond any information presented in class. You must prepare a Works Consulted page in proper MLA format, separate from the presentation, to be turned in to me on the day of your presentation. You must have at least 5 sources on your Works Cited page, one of which will be Watchmen since you will also need a minimum of 3 quotes from the graphic novel. You will also need at least 4 quotes from your sources.
This is the requirement of the presentation, and my topic is "How are the real 1980s reflected in the novel? This can be events in history, technological advances, social situations". And also i hope u can write one page for Works Consulted page in proper MLA format, do the 7 slides for presentation, Thank you.

 

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Task:
Choose one company from the following list. For this company, explain how successful you think it is and discuss the strategic reasons behind that success. Your explanation should include something about the contribution of leadership to the company. Go on to suggest strategies and/or actions for ensuring success in the future.
1. Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc
2. FedEx Corporation
3. Hertz Global Holdings Inc

Notes:
a. Word limit = 3,600 words. See page 3 of this brief for an explanation.
b. Tables with sentences (rather than data) WILL be included in the word count
c. No appendices are permitted.
d. You should read the guidance on page 2 of this brief and the marking scheme at the end of this brief to understand how you should approach the assignment.
e. The assignment represents 100% of the module mark.

Guidance
To tackle the question you need to carry out a full strategic analysis of the company and the business environment. But we only want to read the really important outputs of that analysis. You have to judge what outputs from the analysis (i.e. your conclusions) are most important and present these to us in a clear, academically rigorous manner.
We want you to tell us how you think the company has been able to compete successfully and justify your answer with analysis based on topic areas taught as part of this module. “Success” could be evaluated in terms of measures such as growth, profitability, market share and so on. But how has the company achieved this position which may have taken several years? It could be explained using analysis based on one or more of the following strategic management topic areas:
• Strategic capabilities leading to competitive advantage
• A clear business strategy consistent with strategic capabilities
• Development strategies based on strategic capabilities leading to growth
• Methods of strategic development supporting the growth strategy
• A well-managed international strategy
• An effective innovation strategy
• Good leadership

So, your assignment should contain the following numbered sections (5cm spacing between each):
1. Company data which can be used to evaluate its success concluding with your thoughts about whether or not the company can be described as “successful”.
2. An outline of 6 to10 business reasons behind the success stated in a simple, straightforward way with a brief (4/5 sentences) explanation of each reason. Avoid strategy “jargon”; no analysis is required – this is a test of your broad business knowledge and understanding.
3. A detailed analysis of the company’s strategic capabilities based around the Value Chain and VRIN tools. Your interpretation of the analysis must clearly show how the company has been able to build competitive advantage.
4. A detailed analysis and interpretation based on one further topic area from the list of topics at the top of this page.
5. An evaluation of the contribution of leadership to the company’s success, basing this on appropriate theory. A wide range of topics will be acceptable, including leadership, management, organisational culture and decision-making.
6. An explanation of any external and/or internal factors that might make it difficult for the company to be successful in the future (cite sources) and suggestions as to how the company can best deal with these.
Please remember that:
• ALL sections should cite sources of research data and theories/concepts on which your analysis is based. The only exception to this is the suggestions you make in Section 6; these should be YOUR original ideas and therefore citations are not expected. All cited sources should be listed in APA format in the References section at the end of your assignment
• Cutting and pasting material directly from sources without citation is plagiarism
• Cutting and pasting material directly from sources with citation is poor scholarship
• Short extracts from cited sources are permissible – use quotation marks
• You should use your own words wherever possible

Mapping to Programme Goals and Objectives:

This assessment will contribute directly to the following Undergraduate programme goals and objectives:

1. Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business and management
Objectives:
Students will be able to:

x 1. Acquire knowledge of functional areas of business and management.
2. Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business.
x 3. Apply their knowledge to business and management contexts.
x 4. Conduct contemporary research into business and management.

2. Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processes
Objectives:
Students will be able to:

1. Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.
2. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
x 3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills
x 4. Demonstrate problem solving skills.

3. Aware of ethical issues impacting on business and professional practice
Objectives:
Students will be able to:

1. Identify an ethical dilemma in a business situation
2. Suggest ethical solutions to this dilemma

4. Employable as graduates
Objectives:
Students will be able to:

1. In the context of securing graduate employment demonstrate the skills of self presentation.

 

Achievement of Goal 1 Objective 4 and Goal 2 Objective 3 are measured throughout the assignment. The other Goals and Objectives are measured primarily in certain sections – these are shown on the feedback sheet below.

 

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After reading The Big Short by Michael Lewis, address and give example from the book that how the housing bubble and Mortgage-back securities happened in 2008. What do AIG and LM brother do to cause them fell?

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Case study 1 (2600 words)

See the case titled ‘Home Pharmaceuticals’ from the StudyDesk. This case will be used for both Case Study 1 and Case Study 2. Please read the case very carefully. Please note also the forecasted growth for Home Pharmaceuticals by SBU Asia Pacific plus carefully review all of the financial data included. Based on the facts in the case, you are required to prepare answers for each of the following:
(Please note: All words in tables and figures are not included in word count.)

Summarise the Industry and Market Information

Based on the information provided, summarise the industry and market background for Home Pharmaceuticals. Place this in your own words and be careful not to repeat case facts. Some key themes you may want to address in this summary is the current industry trends, state of competition, scale of growth going forward and how the industry is trending, state of the market and market demand for particular SBU products and any other facts that might be relevant background that can be used in preparing future strategies. (Total 200 words)

Industry Analysis I (Note: See Case Study 1 Case Outline on the StudyDesk)

2.1: Pestel Analysis: Draw the PESTEL framework similar to page 115 of the text of your chosen organisation competing in its industry. Use bullet points in each box to list the points you want to emphasize.

2.2: Element Narrative: See the text pages 115–17 of Grant et al. 2014. For each of the six elements listed, describe and outline how the environmental conditions within each might influence the organisations decisions going forward. (Total 800 words)

2.3: Collect Evidence: Note: Find evidence to support your PESTEL. Extra marks will be awarded to those who use quotations and references other than the text showing clear evidence that the article or publication(s) has been read. You should quote theory in such a way that it supports the framework you produce. For example, see readings in modules plus any additional sources.

Industry Analysis II (Note: See Case Study 1 Case Outline on the StudyDesk)

3.1 Five Forces: Develop a Five Forces model similar to page 134 of the text. Use the addition of complements if appropriate. Draw the figure similar to page 134. However, populate each box with bullet points of the main features or forces listed from pages 121–34.

3.2 Forces Narrative: Each main component of your five forces should also be explained in written narrative. That is, immediately below your figure, now summarise each of the forces and why or why/not these are relevant to the forces you selected. (Total 800 words)

3.3 Collect Evidence: Extra marks will be awarded to those who use quotations and references other than the text showing clear evidence that the article or publication(s) has been read (e.g. see readings in modules). You should quote theory in such a way that it supports the model you produce. For example, see readings in modules plus any additional sources.

Industry Analysis III (Note: See Case Study 1 Case Outline on the StudyDesk)

4.1 KSF Table: Draw up a KSF Table similar to the Case Study 1 Outline on the Study Desk. See also P145 of the text. Identify the external forces of the industry your chosen company competes in, list the likely industry response as a whole (i.e. how the whole industry is currently (or should be) responding to these forces, then list the key success factors going forward. That is, how all companies competing in the industry can be successful. These same key success factors you identify will be helpful to you when you develop a range of strategies going forward in Case study 2.

4.2 KSF Narrative: Choose five (5) of the most important key success factors for the industry. Write a supporting paragraph explaining why you have chosen each key success factors (KSFs) to support your table. (Total 800 words)

4.3 Collect Evidence: Extra marks will be awarded to those who use quotations and references other than the text showing clear evidence that the article or publication(s) has been read (e.g. see readings in modules). You should quote theory in such a way that it supports the table you produce. For example, see readings in modules plus any additional sources.

Return on Assets Forecast: Based on the industry analysis you have completed, perform an ROA for Home Pharmaceuticals based on their expected forecasted growth for the next five years. To complete this exercise you will need to also refer to the ‘Forecasted operating profit and assets’ schedule. Refer to the schedule in the Home Pharmaceuticals case to complete this exercise.

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Identify a lens through which to look at choreography through. A lens can be either a choreographic interest or topic in contemporary dance. Look at the weekly topics on the syllabus and the dance language handout for ideas. Choose something you are curious about.
• Choose two dance pieces we watched in lecture (or pieces that we did not watch in lecture but by choreographers we discussed in lecture). Examine and compare/contrast the dance pieces and the choices the choreographers of the pieces made in relation to your chosen interest/topic. I encourage you to draw diagrams and charts to look at how your chosen interest/topic is approach throughout the course of the piece.
• Find another piece by contemporary choreographer that was not discussed in class and examine that piece through your chosen lens.
• Based on your research, state the range of options for exploring topic or interest.
• Make a proposal for how you could explore your chosen interest/topic in your own choreographic work and/or discuss how you applied the interest/topic to your lab final.

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How Toyota is incorporating sustainable (green) strategies is their supply chain?

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You have to take an article from newspaper not electronic newspaper
You have to address your comment THREE out of the FOUR dmensions below:
a) Fiscal Policy
b) Trade policy
c) Monetary policy
d) Corporate strategy.
You will have to state the three categories you chose ABOVE your comment together with the article link
Then you will address them in your comment.

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http://stream.crmlearning.com/login?co=1228&v=51071

Above, you will find the link for the video "Leadership and Self-Deception", a required component for this discussion board. PLEASE NOTE you may watch the video more than once, but 6 is your limit. Access had to be purchased especially for this class. The first time you will need to register to see the video, and they will send a tracking report to Troy University after class is over. Please use ONLY your Troy University email to register. (wealy@troy.edu and password is darius05)
http://www.upinspire.com/inspire/430/racial-barber-shop-gets-caught, "What would you do?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC7ANGMy0yo&list=PLE4C146A454809B05 ,
presented by Matthew Taylor. This video is the property of The RSA and is used under the public domain guidelines found at http://www.thersa.org/events/about-events/rsa-video-and-audio-file-usage-policy .

There are three videos for this discussion board, so please watch all videos before beginning to put your thoughts into words. Be sure to reference each of the videos in your response. This response should be somewhat longer than earlier posts to indicate your critical thinking skills by pulling these lessons together.

Thinking through the lessons that we see in this week’s videos, tie it all together toward sustaining change. How do the videos help us learn to create and sustain change? As you look back over the term, what are the lessons that you believe will contribute to sustained change for your change initiative? What pieces, specifically, did you put in place to keep the initiative on track and to meet its intended outcome? Did you create a linked mission and vision to direct the change initiative? Did you include a communication plan to facilitate the change? As a change agent, what perspective is the best fit for you personally? Did you play to your own strengths? Did you use any of the many tools in the text to guide your change initiative? For example, did you assess readiness for change?
How did the discussion boards and other assignments contribute to your personal changes? Did you perceive change in yourself? How will you sustain that change?

Again, tie it all together to explain the lessons that stick with you as you complete your last case and prepare to complete the course. Tell us about Change Management.

To complete a discussion board appropriately, you need to meet several criteria:
• A minimum response is 250 words.
• Every initial response is required to include, minimum, two credible resources to support your response.
• Every response must be completed in APA style. That includes all citations, references, and format.
• If you do not meet all of these requirements, you will not receive any credit for the discussion board.
• Technique counts, so be sure to proof read your posts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other technical issues that can impact communication quality.

Source: Palmer, I., Dunford, R., & Akin, G. (2013). Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach (custom). Boston: McGraw Hill.

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This assessment item is to be completed individually.

The case study which will be attached latter, simulates a project management scenario where the student takes on the role of project manager.

Note:
a) Students are required to use project management software as part of this assessment task.

b)The case information is not complete so where necessary students will have to make assumptions and argue the pros and cons for any recommendations they make.

Very Important: Kindly have a look on the marking criteria.

The Main theme: The four files to
be submitted are:
1.The Word document with the assumptions and solutions to the questions for Part A and Part B.
2.The Microsoft project files created for Part A
and Part B.
Please ensure that the Microsoft
Project files are named according to the instructions in the assignment specification (CQControllersPartA1.mpp,CQControllersPartA2.mpp and CQControllersPart B .mpp)

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1- Theoretical introduction (Arab Spring and Democracy)
2- Case study(s) that states basic facts about the Arab Spring
3-Democratic statues both before and after Arab Spring (could use freedom house website, or bti-project.de for reference)
4- Arab spring and democracy (analyze the above case study)
5- Conclusion
The paper should be 3000 + words in 12 font century for body, 14 font for subtitle , 16 font for main title. 1.5 space.
Title: Arab Spring
Sub title: Libya

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