Solution application

 In this assignment you are expected to follow the problem solving stages (start with course Topics 13) to identify a specific problem, generate and evaluate solutions and devise an implementation plan. You should take some time to identify a problem suitable for this assignment. This may have been, say, a past problem you’ve encountered at work, a situation reported in the media or a case study based on a fictitious scenario. Your task is to address this problem in a new way by application of tools and methods starting with those enunciated by Wood et al. (2009). Four more (at minimum) academic references should be cited in the report.

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You have to choose one company from your side its upto you. You know which company is best for this topic. That company should have problem in their. First we have to provide background information of the company( which you need to choose yourself). Second, you have to identify the problem by using SWOT analysis method, PEST, 5W’s and root cause analysis, value chain analysis. You have to use any three methods from that to identify the problem. Third, you have to generate a specific solution by using Brainstorming, Brain writing, Fish Bone Diagram, De Bono’s six thinking hat, Mind Map. In this also, you have to use any of three methods solution generation. Fourth, you have to evaluate a solution by using Afinity diagram, Categorisation, elimination and ranking, screening matrix, decision matrix, pareto analysis. In also you have to use only three methods for solution evaluation. In fifth, you have to do solution implementation and apply action plan by using force-field analysis, how – how diagram, what if.

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EUROPEAN NEGOTIATIONS SOUTHERN CANDLE’S TOUR DE FRANCE

 EUROPEAN NEGOTIATIONS SOUTHERN CANDLE’S TOUR DE FRANCE
Background Ronald Picard is the president of Southern Candles, Inc., located in Baltimore, Maryland. The company specializes in high-quality slow-burning scented and unscented candle products. The company also holds a patent on a special design process for making three-dimensional sculptured candles. The company’s products are sold in retail stores, specialty shops, and franchised operations throughout the United States. In recent years, competition from other candle companies has intensified to the point that Southern Candles needs to seek out new markets. Past attendance at international trade shows has revealed a large candle market in Europe, especially in Western Europe. Mr Picard is confident that the business experience gained in the U.S. market will carry over to the European market.
At this year’s international trade show in Munich, Germany, Mr Picard met Pierre Durand, a French retailer who owns a chain of specialty shops in France, Germany, and Belgium called Les Belles Choses. The specialty shops cater to an upper-class clientele. Its product line includes perfumes, beauty care products, clothing apparel, custom-made jewellery, and handcrafted home furnishings. Mr Durand expressed an interest in selling Southern Candles products and wanted to hear more about the design process for making three-dimensional sculptured candles. Mr Durand invited Mr Picard to visit his company in Paris the following month to discuss a possible business arrangement. Mr Picard cordially accepted the invitation.
Mr Picard was very excited about the prospect of doing business in Europe. Southern Candles complemented the product line of Les Belles Choses. The opportunity also offered a way to gain product recognition, which could eventually lead to the company opening its own stores in Europe.
Mr Picard pulled his staff together to strategize how to market its product line to Mr Durand. Mr Picard decided to take Marge Dubois, his marketing manager, and one technical staff member to discuss the design process for making the three-dimensional sculptured candles. After long hours of hard work, the team developed a comprehensive business proposal and was ready to make the trip to Paris. Mr Picard was pleased to have Mrs Dubois along because she had spent five years in Quebec, Canada, and spoke fluent French.
Mr Picard and his team arrived in Paris at 9am and were met by Mr Durand. Everyone exchanged handshakes and Mrs Dubois extended a warm greeting in French. Mr Durand acknowledged it with a smile. While travelling to the company, there was some light conversation with Mrs Dubois occasionally speaking in French. Mr Durand complimented her on her French and asked where she had learned to speak the language. Mrs Dubois told him about the time she had spent in Canada. Again, Mr Durand smiled.
At the company, Mr Durand introduced Mr Picard and his team to members of his staff. Business cards were exchanged. Mr Picard examined the cards and was impressed to see that the cards were in English on one side and French on the other side. Mr Durand escorted Mr Picard and his team to
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the conference room. Twenty minutes into the meeting, Mrs Dubois began feeling a little uncomfortable because she noticed several members of Mr Durand’s team repeatedly staring at her and smiling. She became somewhat intimated by this behaviour. She decided to say something to Mr Picard when they went to lunch. The group broke for lunch at 1pm, and much to Mr Picard’s surprise, it lasted over two hours. When they returned to the conference room, Mr Picard, a little uncomfortable from a heavy lunch, decided to take off his coat, but no one else did.
The afternoon session went very well even though it got somewhat argumentative at times. Mr Picard’s presentation was well received, and it appeared that Mr Durand would buy Southern Candles products. Pleased with himself, Mr Picard gave a quick “okay” sign to his team members. Mr Durand thanked Mr Picard for his presentation and told Mr Picard he would review the proposal with his staff. Following that review, he would let Mr Picard know of his decision.
After the meeting, Mr Durand invited Mr Picard and his team to a small dinner party at his home at 8pm. Mr. Picard was picked up at his hotel at 7:30pm and arrived at Mr Durand’s home at precisely 8pm. Several executives from Mr Durand’s company were already there.
Mr Picard was introduced to Mrs Durand. He graciously accepted her hand and gave her a beautiful bouquet of roses. Mrs Dubois was also introduced to Mrs Durand. Mrs Dubois greeted her in French. Mr Picard was then introduced to the other invited guests. The dinner was superb, leisurely served over several hours with light conversation. Several times Mr Picard mentioned the business meeting earlier in the day, but conversation always drifted back to social amenities. It was a lovely evening to what appeared to be a successful business day.
Mr Picard arrived back at his hotel around midnight, totally exhausted from a very long day. He was glad that he had scheduled a late morning flight back to the United States.
Much to Mr Picard’s surprise, he received a cordial letter from Mr Durand two weeks later stating that Mr Durand had decided not to expand the Les Belles Choses’ product line at this time.

1.0 Introduction (one short paragraph)

2.0 Identification of Problems/Issues
2.1 Intercultural Issues (issues based on cultural differences only)
One sentence to identify each issue (with citation/reference)
2.2 Intercultural Verbal Communication Issue (issues based on cultural differences and verbal communication)
One sentence to identify each issue (with citation/reference)
2.3 Intercultural Nonverbal Verbal Communication Issues (issues based on cultural differences and non-verbal communication)
One sentence to identify each issue (with citation/reference)
3.0 Literature Review
Briefly justify the selection of the model/framework
3.1 Description of the Model/Framework (one paragraph)
3.2 Strengths (more detailed)
3.3 Weaknesses (more detailed)
3.4 Conclusion (very short)
4.0 Case Analysis
4.1 Issue 1 (one paragraph)
4.2 Issue 2 (one paragraph)
4.3 Issue 3 (one paragraph)
4.4 Issue 4 (one paragraph)
4.5 Issue 5 (one paragraph)
5.0 Recommendations
5.1 Recommendation 1
5.2 Recommendation 2
5.3 Recommendation 3
Present 3-4 recommendations to address the issues explained. The 3-4 recommendations include secondary recommendation(s) on how the key recommendations should be implemented. Clear prioritisation (what should be done first, for example) and justification (why you are recommending it) are needed.

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3D SYSTEMS & THE GLOBAL 3D PRINTING INDUSTRY

 3D SYSTEMS & THE GLOBAL 3D PRINTING INDUSTRY

According to PWC, the 3D Printing industry is predicted to grow significantly from around $2.5b in 2013 to $16.2bn by 2018. Printers are getting faster and more affordable and the key industry players have invested a great deal in R&D. As some patents have expired, the global open-source has also made some refinements and improvements and widened the appeal and adaptation of 3D printing technology. Like the Internet, digital and e-commerce environment of the 1990’s, it appears that the 3D printing sector is gathering pace to produce one of the most potentially disruptive technologies of the 21st century. While the 3D printing industry has slowed, it is undergoing significant changes and global corporations outside the industry are also considering entering in the future because of the huge potential.

Essay 1: (Compulsory 2500-3000 words/60% of marks)

According to the 3D Systems case study, 3DS has made over 30 international acquisitions by 2014 (16 in 2011 alone). Other sources claim 3DS has now accumulated as much as 50 acquisitions by 2015. There is strong evidence of consolidation in the 3D printing industry and 3DS have demonstrated a very aggressive acquisitions culture. According to AT Kearney the next natural evolution in a globalising industry like 3D Printing is mergers strategy.

Critically discuss whether a leading company like 3DS should now consider a merger strategy or seek an alternative way to consolidate and grow its global 3D printing business.

In your answer you should consider the following:
¬ The merits of continuing an aggressive acquisitions strategy of smaller companies
¬ What type of merger partners would create greater global influence in the industry?
¬ Are there viable alternatives to merging?
¬ Use of relevant academic theories, concepts and practical evidence from both the supplied case and further secondary research.

Essay 2: (1500-2000 words/40% of marks)

You are required to discuss the importance of any of the following topics in the future of the 3D printing industry

1. The importance of emerging industry clusters & innovation in the global 3D printing industry.
2. The role of international knowledge management & distributed knowledge management in 3D printing.
3. A critical evaluation of CSR in the future expansion of global 3D printing.

You can critically explore either 1 or 2 of the above 3 topics in your second essay. These topics are not related to the supplied case study. You should combine relevant materials from the module and further secondary research to write essay 2.

Other Guidelines

1. A business essay does not require an executive summary, contents or appendices. However, it does need in essay citations and a references list after both essay 1 & essay 2. Please do not use an overall combined references list at the end of both essays. Using overall headings, charts & diagrams is still relevant in a business essay but it should not contain as many sub-sections as a business report.
2. Both essays should be combined into one submission document for uploading to Turnitin by the due date.
3. A recorded lecture will be published next week with detailed marking guidelines.
4. The submission link will go live next week and you can submit before the due date if you want to allow time for other final assessments. Students are not expected to go on extended vacation during the Easter break at level 6. You should use most of this period to prepare final assessments and revise for any impending May 2016 exams.
5. The marking scheme will use an open and flexible approach as this assignment requires a lot of creative thinking and analysis. The key is to develop critical debate and evidence-based opinion. We want to see your perspective and insights as long as it is well supported.
6. The word counts for both essays allow for a designated word count range but no allowances beyond what is specified in each question.

Marking Scheme (For both essays)

? 30% for quality of secondary research.
? 50% for critical analysis & good conclusions.
? 20% for essay structure, presentation & writing clarity (includes proof reading & grammar).

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Adopting a localisation strategy

With reference to your own research , to what extent do you think that adopting a localisation strategy is essential for the successful achievement of the aims and and objectives for Multinational Companies ? Justify your view.

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Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction

 Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Technological advances have revolutionized the way in which organizations across the word conduct business and, more importantly, transformed how employees perform their jobs. Consider the long-standing method of dictation and typing by as becoming obsolete with the advent of computers. Very large corporations with pools of typists were forced to retrain their staff to use email for correspondence. Today, smart phones and laptops have eliminated physical space requirements to conduct business. Such changes have redefined “workplace” as being able to work anywhere and at anytime. Therefore, work can occur at any location or time chosen by the employee, with increases in profitability for the organization. In recent years, the trend toward using alternative workplace strategies, such as telework or flexible hours, have surged in popularity. Despite the benefits, however, resistance to telework remains strong. This week, examine some of the reasons many organizations remain reluctant to adopt this type of workplace option.
Be sure to review the uploaded resources carefully. You are expected to apply the information from these resources when you prepare your assignments.

For this task, imagine that you were asked to write an opinion-editorial for an online business blog entitled, “Myths about Telework: Facts or Fiction.” This is an editorial, in which you are expected to express your own, educated opinion. In your editorial, briefly describe common management myths about telework, outline the benefits of telework, and then discuss the implications of new findings that discredit the telework stereotype by showing that the majority of teleworkers are men (71%), not women or Millennials.
Support your op-ed article with at least five scholarly resources published in peer-reviewed journals in the past 7 years. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.

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Improvement organisation perfornmance

 Analyse the findings of this report to CHOOSE two of the 10 case studies to base Ur essay upon. u are require to compare and contrast their approach to high performance work ( HPW) and or performance management (PM) practices…

Case Study 1 : Aspect Capital
Case study 2 : Data Connection
Case study 3: Bacardi & Martini Uk
Case study 4 : Flight Centre
Case Study 5 : i-level
Case study 6 : Pannone & Partners
Case Study 7 : Quest Diagnostics
Case study 8 : St.Luke’s
Case study 9 : Timpson
Case study 10: W L Gore.

Your Essay should include the following:
1. An introduction to the companies u have chosen and ur retionale for choosing these in order to compare and contrast their approaches .
2 . A critical academic discussion of academic definitions of PM/HPW . Evidence of understanding of the conceptual framework that underpins PM , e.g Motivation theory. A critical discussion of the role of the line manager.
3. A discussion which compares and contrasts the application of FOUR of the following areas in the two chosen company approaches
ONLY CHOOSE FOUR AREA TO DISCUSS…
i. Integration with other HR practices
ii. Commitment & Reward (Non-finacial rewards and pay )
iii . Employee skill and training needs
iv . Process if performance management : A Cycle of expectations , Goal setting , support (Feedback & Coaching) Review , Analysis and assessment
v. Managing team performance
vi . Managing organisational

performance (Roles of HR , line manager & under performance )

4 . A final conclusion to summaries the key points of the essay discussion, and makes the links of the theories discussed with practice

Note : NO RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS THIS IS A COMPARATIVE ESSAY …

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Legal Memorandum

 you will prepare a five-page professional memorandum for your supervisor in a hypothetical U.S. corporation that is considering doing business overseas. Your findings and critical assessment of the cases will help shape the approach of corporate stakeholders to the legal matters raised, including each company’s response to each situation.

 

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Case Study of Yamato Transport

 ou are required to do section 4. Recommendations . Please control your numbers of words at around 800. Must read the outline and the Case (21 pages reading before writing in order to understand completely about the topics).

4.1 Internal Policy
4.1.1 Recruitment Policy
4.1.2 Operational Training Policy
4.2 Customer Relationship Management
4.2.1 After-sales Service
4.2.2 Compliant Handling Training
4.3 Operation Management
4.3.1 Business Structure
4.3.2 Enlargement of Service Diversity

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The Role of Project Management Information Systems towards the Project Performance: The Case of Construction Projects in United Arab Emirates

 you can consult this paper online “Abstract Organizations are continually been involved in projects as a competitive tactic to ensure that they remain relevant in their respective fields. To ensure the success of these projects organizations are investing in Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) to assist project managers and the project team in the management and undertaking of the project activities. This research seeks to find the contribution of these information systems towards project success. The quality of the software, the quality of information output, the influence of the PMIS user on the project success was tested. Purposive sampling was used and data measured on a likert scale. The research found out that the use of the software to generate quality information needed by the user (project manager) to perform project tasks helped the project managers perform their tasks in a more professional manner thus increasing the success rate of the project. The three independent variables (quality of software, quality of information output and influence of the user) were transformed to get a single variable PMIS which had a strong and positive correlation (0.954) with the dependent variable (project success). It was therefore concluded that the use of PMIS helped in the achievement of the project success while respecting the projects constraints and meeting the project objectives.
Also, the paper should satisfy the following guidelines:
1. All submitted manuscripts must be original work that is not submitted to another journal or under consideration for publication in another form, such as a monograph or chapter of a book. Authors of submitted papers are obligated not to submit their paper for publication elsewhere until an editorial decision is rendered on their submission.

2. The text of the manuscript should be prepared in 11 pt type with 1 inch margins. The text should be single spaced.

3. The first page shall contain the title of the manuscript, and an abstract of not more than 150 words, 2-3 Keywords and JEL Classifications codes. The first page should also include the names of the authors, their affiliations and email addresses.

4. Footnotes should appear at the bottom of the page on which they are referenced

5. Tables and Figures must be numbered with Roman numerals and should be placed in the appropriate place in the main text.Tables can be single spaced and the font size should be 10 pt. Each table must have a title followed by a descriptive legend.

6. Equations must be numbered consecutively on the right margin, using Arabic numerals in parentheses.

7. References appear at the end of the paper. They should be single spaced and 11 pt font size.

8. References to publications in the text should appear as follows: “Ozturk and Acarvci (2010) report that…” or “(Ozturk and Acaravci, 2010).”, or Ozturk (2010:48).

The complete list of references should be as follows:

Grossman, G.M., Helpman, E. (1991), Innovation and Growth in the Global Economy. Cambridge MA: MIT Press.

Pesaran H.M., Shin, Y. (1999), Autoregressive distributed lag modelling approach to cointegration analysis, in: S.Storm (Ed.) Econometrics and Economic Theory in the 20th Century: The Ragnar Frisch Centennial Symposium, chapter 11, Cambridge University Press.

Ozturk, I., Acaravci, A. (2010), CO2 Emissions, Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Turkey. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 14(9), 3220-3225.

9. Papers that do not follow these guidelines will be returned to the authors by the Editorial Assistant.

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Strategic analysis

 A strategic analysis on a particular business unit operating in a particular industry and make strategic recommendations on its future competitiveness

 1. The analysis of the competitiveness of the industry where the business
unit is situated by having regard to the European geographical market;
2. The analysis of the strategic positioning of the company within the
industry in the specified geographical market;
3. The analysis of the potential strategies that the business unit might
pursue in the future;
4. Recommendations on the best strategy for the future competitiveness.
Ensure that the analysis, the critical arguments and conclusions contained in the report
are supported by the real contextual evidence.
A well-known company well reported in the financial and business
press (a public listed company).
Would prefer if the report could be on “Lufthansa Airlines”.

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