Consensus-based Decision-makingWhen it is time for groups to reach a decision, many turn to consensus. Consensus, a situation of agreement, seems like a good idea. To achieve consensus, groups must cooperate and collaborate, which ultimately produces higher levels of camaraderie and trust. In addition, if everyone agrees, the prevailing wisdom says that everyone will be more committed to the decision. However, the need for consensus can som...
Task: Describe your new company called Superstar Solar, Inc. Include specific details about the following in your description: The reason why your company was formed. Your company’s mission statement (what is the "why" for the work that you do). Your company’s vision statement (where you see the company's growth over the next three to five years). Your company’s solar power product. An overview of your key personnel. Note: Refer to your We...
Critical Analysis of the Agency in Respect of Creativity and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Change1. Orient the reader Creating a proper entrepreneurial architecture to facilitate corporate innovation and entrepreneurship to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. How important it is to promote innovation, creativity and corporate entrepreneurship in an organisation 2. Purpose of the assignment Critically evaluate how supportiv...
About EskomCarefully read the short Eskom scenario below and answer the relevant questions. You are also expected to read up on “Eskom’s current state of affairs” using the online links provided to get a broader view of the magnitude of the situation. “Eskom is a South African electricity public utility, established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM) and also known by its Afrikaans name Elektr...
Task DescriptionTask Description Select a research topic of your choice based on a business issue and design a research proposal for this topic. The topic should be agreed with your Lecturer at least 4 weeks before submission date. This proposal should not exceed 3000 words. (+/- 10%) Based on the selected topic, you are required to:Develop a research question and an appropriate set of research objectivesJustify the choice of resea...
Questions:Assignment SubmissionStudents are required to submit their coursework through JIRA. Only assessments submitted through JIRA will be marked. Any other submission including submission to your study centre in hard copy will be treated as a non-submission.If your centre supports Turnitin©, a copy of your Turnitin© originality report must be submitted in conjunction with your assignment. AssessmentYour work will be assessed aga...
Motivations for InternationalizationQuestion 1 (10 points) Explain why might firms choose to pursue internationalization strategies? Identify, describe and explain 5 major motivations of firms for expanding overseas. Classify these motivations as strategic or reactive and provide an example of each motivation. Please present an answer with a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 250 words.? Question 2 (10 points) Explain why contract laws...
Task Executive Summary Purpose: Selecting the best candidate from a pool of potential applicants is often challenging and requires objectivity, patience and a strong understanding of suitable methods to best suit the context. In this task, students are required to identify and design the most appropriate selection methods to successfully fill a current role. Assessment Brief: Using the ‘high standard’ job ad found for Ass...
Environmental issues and sustainability are now a ‘mainstream’ to the tourism industry. Chapter 3 in the 4th and 3rd edition (and Chapter 4 in the 2nd edition) of the Stipanuk text provides a good discussion of the current issues and practices related to sustainable management in the tourism industry and with specific reference to the hotel sector. You will notice that much of what is being proposed is based on Agenda 2...
Questions: Assessed Learning Outcome(s):LO.9 Appraise the causes and patterns of business failure and marketing's role in a business turnaround programme.LO.10 Critically discuss the key emerging issues in modern day marketing strategy. Conditions: This is a compulsory assignment. It must be submitted and makes up 20% of your final result for this paper.The completed assignment is to be submitted to your facilitator via Blackboard by the due da...
Key Takeaways from This ClassBriefly reflect on your general education capstone experience and address the following questions: • What are the key takeaways from this class that you will carry with you? • What did it take to bring your paper and presentation together, and how has that experience shaped your professional outlook? • What recommendations or advice would you provide for students who will take this capst...
Challenges of Hiring and Retaining MillennialsHiring managers are going to have to work very hard to convince Millennials that the organization will provide chal-lenging assignments, surround them with fellow Millennials,offer helpful and constant feedback, treat them with the utmost respect, give them the flexibility to be with their families on important occasions and nurture them in an environment filled with increasingly diversified opport...
Instructions for completing and submitting TMAs for B205B course at AOU.Please read these instructions carefully and contact your tutor if you require any further clarification. When you have completed your TMA, you must fill in the assignment form (PT3 form), taking care to fill all sections correctly. A soft copy of your TMA with the PT3 form filled must be uploaded to the university Moodle within the indicated cut-off date, via the turn-it...
Updates resulting from the SECURE Act, affecting qualified retirement plansStephan R. Leimberg, L. Paul Hood, Jr., and Edwin P. Morrow Carly Brooks, Contributing Author The Tools & Techniques of Estate Planning covers all aspects of estate planning, from behavioral and ethical issues to estate and gift tax planning, to planning for nontraditional couples and the risk of health issues for aging clients. With topics that are applicable for bot...
Identification of the Management ChallengeYou should identify ONE major responsible management challenge your case company currently faces, and analyse it in the context of the companyâs existing responsible management practices. You should then make recommendations for how the company should address the challenge through a combination of TWO or THREE different business functions covered in the module (e.g. business models, s...