KIT708 Leaders Report Draft

Subject: Strategic management Answer the following questions in a Word file. Use appropriate examples to explain your arguments Q.1) Using a case study of an organization of your choice, explain the concepts of corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability and how this company maintained a balance between these duties and economic responsibilities to shareholders.

Internal Analysis This assignment is based on the NIKE Company In this section, you will study the internal resources, capabilities, core competencies, and value chain of your selected firm 1 Use the VRIO framework to identify the competitive position held by your firm Which, if any, of these resources are helpful in sustaining the firm’s competitive advantage? 2 Identify the core competencies that are at the heart of the firm’s competitive advantage (Remember, a firm will have only one, or at most a few, core competencies, by definition) Submit a report on you findings that is clearly written, well formatted and thoroughly covers this issue Besides addressing each prompt you should justify your answer with significant detail and examine any implications that the issue has on their business strategy

1. Brutland Report defines sustainable development as (Баллов: 2) * the development than meets the needs of the present without limiting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs growth is closely linked to increasing production, consumption and resource use, completely detached from environmental impacts an innovate lifestyle, attractive to individuals without an environmental, spiritual or ideological interest 2. The Sustainable Development Goals or Global Goals are a collection of interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Number-wise SDGS are * (Баллов: 2) O 16 17 O 18 3. Three key areas of sustainability are * (Баллов: 2) O political, energy and recycling economic, social and political social, environmental and economic O recycling, biodiversity and social

Topic: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Required: Please explain the photo attached

QuestionAfter the analysis of your company Amazon , please write the following sections in report form: 1.Decision making process

Module: Strategic Management Practices 1. Analyse the effectiveness of defensive strategies ( Retrenchment, divestiture & liquidation) for a company, using appropriate examples of your own.

QuestionAfter the analysis of your company Apple Inc , please write the following sections in report form: 1. Decision making process

V1 Analyze a selected company, its operations, and its associated industry and evaluate these areas for development of a business plan for growth to increase revenues by 10% over the next five years with ethical financial practices. 1. Recommend three or more well-defined improvements to corporate governance over the internal controls supported with examples of how the recommendations would impact the company's financial statements. The recommendations could be for improvement of sales, justification of opening different markets, or enhancement of current operations.

Class Exercise– 15/7/21 To be submitted to email: jamesadbm@gmail.com by 10 pm today. Failure to do so your attendance will be taken as absent. Research online on a company and its main product(s). (Preferably, the company research on should have business in Singapore) Questions: 1. Does the company have both physical store and online platform, what are the differences? 2. Explain how the company understands its consumer needs and wants, and consumer buying behaviour.

Management Level: Manager, Investment Strategist Department: Finance Development  Company Structure: Investigating Direct Trading From the perspective of your department and management level, discuss the implications of a security breach in the company’s infrastructure (all forms - human, technology etc.) 1.      Suggest TWO reasons why such breaches could occur and state how they can be avoided.

TABLE 2.3 Common Shortcomings in Company Vision StatementsTable Summary: Table summarizes 6 statements for vague or incomplete; not forward-looking, too broad; blend or uninspiring, not distinctive, and too reliant on superlatives.Vague or incomplete—Short on specifics about where the company is headed or what the company is doing to prepare for the future. Not forward-looking—Does not indicate whether or how management intends to alter the company’s current product-market-customer-technology focus. Too broad—So all-inclusive that the company could head in most any direction, pursue most any opportunity, or enter most any business. Bland or uninspiring—Lacks the power to motivate company personnel or inspire shareholder confidence about the company’s direction. Not distinctive—Provides no unique company identity; could apply to companies in any of several industries (including rivals operating in the same market arena). Too reliant on superlatives—Does not say anything specific about…

Question 1: List and discuss the strategic management process. Question 2: What are the types of corporate strategies? Question 3: Compare between mechanistic and organic organizations. Question 4: Why does an organization need a clear structure? Question 5: What is planning? List and discuss the types of plans. Question 6: Define strategic management and explain its importance. SCREEN 1 OF 1

Identify the resources, capabilities and core competencies that would be needed for that business.  Resources:  Asset that an organization can use when formulating or implementing a strategy. - Tangible: people, money, equipment, location, supplies - Intangible: knowledge, patent, trademark, brand, reputation, training system Capabilities: An organizational and management skill necessary to orchestrate a diverse set of resources and deploy them strategically. This is an intangible. Core competencies: A unique strength within an organization that allows it to differentiate its products and services from those of its competitors, creating higher value or lower costs for its customers and itself. Identify the major costs of the following three ways to start a new business. Start-up Business purchase Franchise What do you think is best way to start up this business (creating a new business, buying an existing  business or franchising a business)? Why?

Management is not only about overseeing day-to-day operations but also about setting a vision, providing leadership, and adapting to changing circumstances. Successful managers need to be able to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, motivate their team, and make informed decisions. They must also possess a keen understanding of their industry, competitors, and market trends to make strategic choices that keep their organization competitive. Question: How do managers balance the need for both short-term and long- term decision-making in their roles, and what challenges can arise from this balancing act?

Q1. What are the types of SWOT Analysis that the firm can perform? Explain what this analysis means, and the stages involved in detail?  Q2. Write a case study "example" of a firm or company performing SWOT analysis and what are the processes could be performed in each stage of this analysis?

Subject; Leadership Q#2: You have been appointed as the General Manager of a large scale manufacturing unit. The unit primarily relies on the manual activities which results in massive labor cost. This has turned the once thriving business unit into a cash-strapped unit and has made it unable to remain competitive in the long run. Upon observing the situation, you have found that the situation is not sustainable anymore and the firm will face dramatic crisis if no action is taken. In this regard, you have decided to automate the system which can save massive labor cost. However, you are well aware of the fact that this may result in loss of jobs for a substantial number of employees which may in turn result in resistance to the change. How will you deal with the situation?

Research and Development: Risk Aversion and Performance Measurement When theeconomic outlook becomes uncertain, some managers look to cut costs in research and developmentto provide a short-term boost to profits. The problem with this strategy is that it reduces the opportunities for new products and product improvements in the coming years, which are necessary forthe long-term competitiveness of the firm. As Intel chair Craig Barrett says, “You cut off your futureif you do not invest.”Required1. What role does risk aversion play in determining the amount to invest in research and developmenton an ongoing basis? How might a firm manage risk aversion so as to continue the desired level ofspending on research and development?2. What type of strategic business unit would you choose to evaluate the performance of the research anddevelopment department? Explain your choice briefly

Which of the following is NOT among steps in strategic planning?    Question 11 options:   A)  Define the mission   B)  Insurance estimate    C)  Design the business portfolio   D)  Setting the objectives

Please do not give solution in image formate thanku  Subject: Strategic management (only answer question 5) 1. With reference to the PESTEL framework discussed in Thompson et al. (2022), conduct an analysis of Boeing’s macro-environment. Based on your analysis, critically discuss which factor(s) have emerged as important trends that should shape Boeing’s strategy into the future. 2. With reference to SWOT framework as discussed in Thompson et a. (2022), identify the major elements of SWOT for Boeing 737 MAX. Based on the SWOT analysis, what conclusions do you draw and what should Boeing’s senior management and leadership do to improve Boeing 737 MAX and the company’s strategy in general? 3. With reference to Porter’s five generic competitive strategies (Thompson et al. 2022), which of the five generic strategies best describes Boeing’s strategy and why? Discuss what the company does to make sure its strategy works. Analyse the sustainability of the company’s strategy. 4. Based on the…

QUESTION 2 Which level of management is responsible for establishing a vision for the organization, developing broad plans and strategies, and directing subordinate managers? A. Top level management B. Middle level management C. First line management D. Lower-level management

At the first virtual meeting of the team, all members have been asked to make an individual contribution, which will be circulated to other team members prior to the next meeting. Your task is to provide a document which: • analyses the mission and vision statements of named organizations. To gain a merit grade you must have a further section in the document which: • evaluates the impact of a named organization’s vision and mission on its strategy. To gain a distinction grade you must add another section to the document which: analyses how external influences affect organizational strategy in a named organization   notes: Any organization or company you choose and analyze its data with a mention of the link from which the basic data was taken, for example, Amazon, Apple, or any other major company

Please help me with the identifying the problem. 1.1 minor/major problems2 1.2 possible future problems

What is meant by Middle Manager   Question 10 options:   the one who responsible for the overall management of an organisation. they also established organisation-wide decision and operating policies, objectives and provided direction for the entire organisation.   the lowest of management and manage the work of non-managerial employees who are directly or indirectly involved with the production or creation of the organisation's product or services.   the one who direct activities which implement their organisational policies and balance organisational demands on managers with the capacities of their employer.

Subject Title: Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality Topic: Market and Market Segmentation Remember to check the following when done writing your answers: TENSE: Use the correct tense. INSTRUCTION: 1. What is meant by the term market? 2. What is meant by the term market segmentation? 3. What are the different ways to segment a market?

Q3. How can MS-Excel be useful for data management in small firms? use examples to illustrate your answer.

_is a large-scale business strategy that brings as many links of the chain as possible into a closer working relationship with each other: Select one:  a. Supply base management b. Supply chain integration c. Supplier collaboration d. Creating linkages