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Story:Qualco a retail luxury Furniture Company has recorded its second year of loss in the 12 years it has been in business. Every business desires to sell its product and services to the market with the least expenditure/expenses being generated to do so. Without adequate marketing, a business cannot compete in the marketplace, businesses must know who they are competing against, it will help them to see how the competitors are executing their business and attracting their customers.  Qualco has not changed their marketing model in the 12 years since they began their operations. However, since they entered the market 2 other businesses have opened offering similar products. Qualco's administration Team has hired you an Organizational Learning Guru to guide them through the process of identifying how they should reverse their unprofitable trend. Their next alternative is to shut down their operations. QuestionUsing the Steps to Problem Solving, create an overview of Qualco's situation.…

(0)     Read the following excerpt from the article by Michael Schlossberg, three dramatic board failures to learn from. Considering this excerpt, answer the questions that follow. Blockbuster The former worldwide leader in video rentals found themselves on the wrong side of public opinion thanks to a failure to innovate. Blockbuster was once known throughout the world as a leader in home movie and video game rentals. Before the digital age, their products were the Netflix of the day. The problem? They refused to innovate. Sensing changes in the market — including by a start-up known as Netflix — Blockbuster began to push for a more in-demand market, creating programmes that allowed people to get videos delivered directly to their homes. However, it wasn’t enough: The company failed to properly prepare for the rise of the digital age and never created a product like that of Netflix that streamed movies directly to people’s internet devices. Their most egregious failure? A lack…

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Please write a brief SWOT analysis of the article below:   Elliott Management Takes Big Stake in Salesforce Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has made a multibillion-dollar investment in Salesforce Inc., CRM 3.06%increase; green up pointing triangle according to people familiar with the matter, adding to the pressures facing the business-software provider. While details of the campaign couldn’t be learned, Elliott, one of the biggest and most prolific activists, often seeks board representation and pushes for companies to make operational improvements and other changes. “Salesforce is one of the pre-eminent software companies in the world, and having followed the company for nearly two decades, we have developed a deep respect for [Co-Chief Executive] Marc Benioffand what he has built,” Jesse Cohn, managing partner at Elliott, said. “We look forward to working constructively with Salesforce to realize the value befitting a company of its stature,” added Mr. Cohn, who has…

Refer to https://www.accountancyage.com/2017/09/27/kpmg-rocked-south-african-corruption-scandal/ This case study covers the KPMG SA series of alleged ethics breaches referred to collectivelyas the KPMG SA Scandal of 2017/2018.  Q.1.3 By referring to the KPMG, discuss the various ways that you believe (together withthe theory from the textbook/other sources) they could (and should have)mitigated the risks for fraud.

Fujio Mitarai, Chairman and CEO of Canon has turned around Canon’s fortunes and multiplied its net profit since becoming chairman and CEO at this global camera, printer and photostat machine maker. Mitarai has made many changes in Canon that reflects his conscientiousness and openness to experience. To revitalise Canon he needed to take bold steps by shutting down weak businesses and divisions and pushing employees to find ways to cut costs and for rewarding employees for increasing sales and profitability. His openness to experience has served him well all his life. As a child who only knew the Japanese language and culture, he longed to go overseas. After a few years in Canon Japan, he transferred to Canon New York where he served for 23 years, building the camera and copier business for canon in USA. Mitarai’s openness to both the Japanese and the American ways of managing has led him to be role model for other executives and he has been named one of Business Week’s “Best Managers”.…

Fujio Mitarai, Chairman and CEO of Canon has turned around Canon’s fortunes and multiplied its net profit since becoming chairman and CEO at this global camera, printer and photostat machine maker. Mitarai has made many changes in Canon that reflects his conscientiousness and openness to experience. To revitalise Canon he needed to take bold steps by shutting down weak businesses and divisions and pushing employees to find ways to cut costs and for rewarding employees for increasing sales and profitability. His openness to experience has served him well all his life. As a child who only knew the Japanese language and culture, he longed to go overseas. After a few years in Canon Japan, he transferred to Canon New York where he served for 23 years, building the camera and copier business for canon in USA. Mitarai’s openness to both the Japanese and the American ways of managing has led him to be role model for other executives and he has been named one of Business Week’s “Best Managers”.…

Fujio Mitarai, Chairman and CEO of Canon has turned around Canon’s fortunes and multiplied its net profit since becoming chairman and CEO at this global camera, printer and photostat machine maker. Mitarai has made many changes in Canon that reflects his conscientiousness and openness to experience. To revitalise Canon he needed to take bold steps by shutting down weak businesses and divisions and pushing employees to find ways to cut costs and for rewarding employees for increasing sales and profitability. His openness to experience has served him well all his life. As a child who only knew the Japanese language and culture, he longed to go overseas. After a few years in Canon Japan, he transferred to Canon New York where he served for 23 years, building the camera and copier business for canon in USA. Mitarai’s openness to both the Japanese and the American ways of managing has led him to be role model for other executives and he has been named one of Business Week’s “Best Managers”.…

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Using the case above, you are required to conduct additional research and write an essay discussingElectronic Commerce (e-commerce) in the time of Covid-19.Your answer must include the following sections:1. Introduction2. Discussion:i. Discuss the concept of e-commerce.ii. Analyse the expansion of e-commerce during covid19 (at least three key points).iii. Do you think businesses should grow eCommerce even after the pandemic?a. Support your stance with at least three well-researched arguments.iv. Some businesses do wish to implement e-commerce, especially during this time of COVID19Pandemic, but they worry about security issues. Advise on the security threats (at least threekey points) that businesses and customers worry about and provide measures (at least threekey points) organisations can take to manage these threats. (at least two key points)3. ConclusionIn conclusion, look at the major role played by e-commerce during Covid19 and advise on theeffectiveness of e-commerce during this…

View the Forbes slide titled ‘Top 10 Global Fast-Food Chains’ athttps://www.forbes.com/pictures/feji45hfkh/top-10-global-fast-food-brands-2/#da226e7580c9Choose any three (3) of the global fast-food chains identified within the slide. In your opinion,which one of those three (3) fast-food chains is likely to experience the largest growth in theCaribbean in the next five (5) years (if it is already in the Caribbean) OR which one of thosethree (3) fast-food chains is likely to make an entrance into the Caribbean in the next five (5)years (if it is not yet in the Caribbean)? Explain

Managers face a key challenge: to simultaneously generate high profitability and increase the profits of the company. Companies that have high profitability but profits that are not growing will not be as highly valued by shareholders as a company that has both high profitability and rapid profits growth. This was the situation that Dell faced in the later part of 2000s. As a result its shares lost significant value between 2017 and 2021. At the beginning of 2017 Dell shares were trading at approximately $27. By the end of 2021 they were trading at about $ 14 though the company was still profitable, Dells shares had lost almost half of their value because it was not growing its profits over time. At the same time managers need to be aware that if they grow profits but profitability declines, that too will not be highly valued by shareholders. That what the shareholders want to see and what managers must try to deliver through strategic leadership is profitable growth. That high…

Can you guys help me on this? Thank you! Here's the case: Competition in the Bottled Water Industry in 2006 by John E. Gamble from the University of South Alabama You must discuss all five forces. Properly identify rivals, supplies/suppliers, buyers, and substitutes. Don’t forget to assess the strength of each force. Make sure you identify two or more factors that support your strength assessment (each with an example from the case). You should use the format below to guide your writing.a. Rivalry in the industry is____________ (strong, weak, or moderate)because___________.b. Suppliers to the industry provide_(what?)_____. They are (strong, weak,or moderate) __________, because___________.c. Buyers of the product are__(who?)______. They are__________ (strong,weak, or moderate), because____________.d. Substitutes are ____(what?)_____. They are _________(strong, weak,or moderate), because____________.e. Threat of entry of new competitors is __________(strong, weak, ormoderate),…

With COVId-19 in full swing, the app based food delivery business has flourished in Bangladesh, with Food Panda holding a commanding lead in the market share. How can Food Panda retain its lead in terms of market share? Discuss in the light of any three of the Porter’s Five Forces that you deem to be the most appropriate?

100% 3/3 -- 10. Read about management pioneer Frederick Taylor at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick Winslow Taylor or another source. Describe Taylor's background and experience. How does an understanding of Taylor's early career help you to better understand his ideas about scientific management? 27 F DELL prt sc F10 home end F12 insert F11

i. Businesses are influenced by various forces that exist within the external business environment. Given knowledge of the Remote External environment, conduct a detailed PESTLE analysis of a named Ghanaian company; clearly identifying its Opportunities and threats. For each segment, demonstrate how you scanned, monitored, forecasted and assessed that segment towards identifying the opportunities and threats exposed to your identified organization. ii. With reference to the COVID-19 pandemic, describe how the strategic position (SWOT) of the named company in (i) above has been affected. iii. Describe any two (2) innovative strategies that the company would employ to appropriately respond to the repercussions of the pandemic.

Refer to https://www.accountancyage.com/2017/09/27/kpmg-rocked-south-african-corruption-scandal/ This case study covers the KPMG SA series of alleged ethics breaches referred to collectivelyas the KPMG SA Scandal of 2017/2018.    Q.1.4 Discuss which decisions made by KPMG, you believe fell short if considered in lightof the criteria for ethical decision making (note: in your answer, also define anddiscuss the relevant criteria by using KPMG facts)

Business 2: Online search engine   This company began to take part in the dotcom business 10 years ago. Now, in an effort to revitalize the firm, the company have invested heavily in both the financial and human resources within the firm, the company are hoping to recover their investment dollars. However, the business appears to be a dead end and the competitors have already largely monopolised the online search engine market, which makes it very hard for the company to find a niche aspect of the market which would offer both growth potential as well as help them to recover from some very lean years of operation.  Management are proposing that they invest further to ‘buy in’ some entrepreneurial thinkers who will hopefully help to turn things around. From the perspectives of:  Resource; Institutional; Cultural and Postmodern … argue your case for this potential change.  Question -What are the ‘needs’ that should be considered (from that perspective) if change is to happen here?

It will be required to retool existing business structures in order to utilise the chances presented by the expansion of developing markets, which CEOs believe to be the most significant trend. Provide the pertinent information for the query. Utilising pertinent examples and analogies, offer the policies that ought to be implemented. Provide advice on how CEOs may effectively evaluate their models prior to reworking them.

To protect the survivability of airlines during an economic downturn management needs to first create and activate.....     1)  marketing teams   2)  flight operations teams   3)  financial teams   4)  maintenance and repair teams

A portable soap company aspires to have these long-term goals: 1.- To be the preferred brand in portable soaps 2.- Consolidation of a supply chain 3.- Selling products throughout the Mexican Republic 4.- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment 5.- Investing in the improvement of environmental care practices. Mention the short-term goals to achieve each long-term goal I just mentioned. For example: -the first step to become the preferred brand... -for the consolidation of a supply chain, first as a short-term goal...   for each of the long term goals (the five I have just mentioned)

Briefly summarize your analysis and defend your position. Your Goal: Identify factors that are risks to the company’s success and growth opportunities in the external environment. Propose strategies to address major challenges and benefit from opportunities. Step 1: Choose one of these cases at the end of your online textbook to analyze: CrossFit at the Crossroads An Examination of the Long-Term Healthcare Industry in the USA Driving Innovation and Growth at Starbucks: From Howard Schultz to Kevin Johnson Sturm, Ruger and Co., and the U.S. Firearms Industry The Rise and Fall of ZO Rooms Step 2: Analyze the case. Identify the frameworks, tools, and resources that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the current state of the company and the challenges they face. Step 3: Synthesize your findings and propose solutions in a report. Your report should include the following:  The main points of the case: Briefly summarize the case you chose to analyze. A summary of your analysis…

https://www.sweetstudy.com/files/monsanto-agrowingcontroversy-pdf  Please read full case study with link above and answer the following questions throughly:  NOW, please place yourself in the role of a specific Monsanto Stakeholder (e.g., you are a stockholder, OR you are a customer, OR you are an employee). Consider all that you have read related to stakeholders coupled with Monsanto's Attempts to balance stakeholder interests.  Identify at least one of the following issues related to Monsanto's commercial focus:     Please write a length answer for question!    1. FOOD As a stakeholder, discuss your view of Monsanto's influence on the future of food.  You may comment on the anti-trust issues, or you may discuss the potential of a sterile seed, or you may discuss weed/bug resistance. Take a position (playing the role of a stakeholder) and post your concern.  Be specific so that your posting reflects your understanding of the issues.   2. HEALTH As a stakeholder, discuss your view of…

https://www.sweetstudy.com/files/monsanto-agrowingcontroversy-pdf  Please read full case study with link above and answer the following questions throughly:  NOW, please place yourself in the role of a specific Monsanto Stakeholder (e.g., you are a stockholder, OR you are a customer, OR you are an employee). Consider all that you have read related to stakeholders coupled with Monsanto's Attempts to balance stakeholder interests.  Identify at least one of the following issues related to Monsanto's commercial focus:     1. FOOD As a stakeholder, discuss your view of Monsanto's influence on the future of food.  You may comment on the anti-trust issues, or you may discuss the potential of a sterile seed, or you may discuss weed/bug resistance. Take a position (playing the role of a stakeholder) and post your concern.  Be specific so that your posting reflects your understanding of the issues.   2. HEALTH As a stakeholder, discuss your view of Monsanto's influence on the future of health.…

TechHealth Inc. Industry Background: The healthcare technology sector is advancing rapidly, driven by innovations in digital health, telemedicine, and medical devices. These technologies aim to enhance patient care, streamline health services, and improve outcomes, but they also raise significant ethical challenges related to data security, regulatory compliance, and equitable access to these innovations. Company Background: TechHealth Inc. specializes in developing AI-powered diagnostic tools that assist healthcare professionals in early disease detection. Their products use machine learning algorithms to analyze medical images and patient data to predict health risks with high accuracy. Problem Statement: As TechHealth Inc. prepares to launch its new AI diagnostic platform, it faces challenges in managing complex project timelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and integrating its technology with existing healthcare systems without disrupting service continuity, while handling…

All contemporary organisations operating in an uncertain economic climate, need to know how to manage change in orderto survive. For businesses to withstand today’s competitive environment, they must frequently examine its processes andperformance strategies to better understand what changes need to be made. Change nowadays is a reality for businessesand those which resist change, risk losing their competitive edge.To complete this project, you are required to select an organisation that you are familiar with and the business environmentin which it operates. Analyse the internal and external business environment and answer the following questions.You are required to study the business environment of the selected organisation and develop a report document forexecutives on the management of the business environment and organisational change dynamics. The report shouldprovide clear reference to the organisational context and extensive application of relevant theory. The headings…