This week the focus of your studies is on communication. We communicate all the time at home, at work, and at school. Managers must be mindful of what types of communication types they are using and if they are the most effective. Find a YouTube or other movie clip, dated within the last 8 … Read more
Zalora has 31% of the marketplace share of NVM. It has an active customer base of 16.3 million users. It is one of Asia’s leading fashion destinations. Thus, this makes us keen to know the business model of Zalora. Zalora is an online retailer that sells luxurious high-end clothing from both local and global brands. … Read more
Do some research on distribution networks of Amazon and Home Depot. Discuss: Why do you think the two are making significant investments in distribution network expansion? What level of success (or failure) should they expect as a result of the investments they have made? 5-6 sentences
Competency Assess the efficacy of quality improvement processes. Scenario. You lead the Assurance Think Tank, “Quality 4 Our System” comprised of several other leaders from within the Oakridge healthcare system. Some of the Assurance Think Tank members were debating the relevance of quality improvement initiatives and influences on patient safety and outcomes. During the meeting, … Read more
Research the key leaders in the company you have chosen for your final project. Common leaders to consider researching include the CEO, President, Vice President, CFO, and any board members. Based on what you find in your research, do you feel the company leaders are generally more transactional or transformational leaders? Why? Given the current … Read more
Research the total compensation plan for the company you have chosen for your final project. Very briefly describe the elements they use to reward their employees (base pay, bonuses, time off, daycare, flex time, benefits, etc). Is their approach the best that it could be? If you were leading the company, what would you do … Read more
Worldwide Can-Openers, Inc., makes a family of two hand-operated can openers. The production plan is based on months. There are 4 weeks in this month. Opening inventory is 2000 dozen, and it is planned to increase that to 4000 dozen by the end of the month. The MPS is made using weekly periods. The forecast … Read more
1. Apply the five steps of the Planning Process to Uber’s development of it’s app-driven online cab service. 2. Outline the Strategic, Tactical and Functional plans Uber has concerning its new self-driving car program. Show at least one plus and one minus within each of the plans. 3. Plans rarely absolutely go to plan! … Read more
Review Questions 1. Does Trader Joe’s seem to be basing its management practices on a solid understanding of human behavior in organizations? Is the company on track for valuing employees in a way that is good for them and for organizational performance over the long term? What weaknesses can you spot in the current … Read more
Part 1: Industry Dynamics of Technological Innovation o Part 2: Formulating Technological Innovation Strategy Part 3: Implementing Technological Innovation Strategy