Organization strategy

Responses to each ESSAY question should be fully answered and explored.

Note

The questions must be answered in (400) words per question 1 – 5, and should be supported with scholarly research from outside internet sources, excluding wiki sources. Never use internet websites that provide 100% user generated information. Remember that well-written responses do not need to be excessively wordy. In your analysis of the concepts, you may include applicable experience. Paraphrasing and direct quotes should be cited as to source. Refer to APA formatting.

1. Discuss in scholarly detail how organization can influence or impact both long term objectives and business strategies.
2. What strategy is being used when the firm acquires other firms that supply it with inputs or are customers for its outputs? Describe the reasons for choosing this strategy in scholarly detail.
3. To achieve long-term prosperity, strategic planners commonly establish long-term objectives in many different areas. Describe some of these areas in scholarly detail.
4. Discuss in scholarly detail concepts behind differentiation and evaluate a business’s differentiation opportunities using skills, resources and organizational requirements. In addition, and expanding on these concepts, what potential risks must managers take into account as they evaluate differentiation-based advantages?
5. Discuss in scholarly detail the model of Grand Strategy Clusters.

Global production strategy

Evaluation and Feedback

Grading of the report will be out of 100. Note that simply meeting expectations garners an average grade. Below is the rubric and grade breakdown used for assessment. Feedback will be provided on a student’s overall performance in accordance with the grade breakdown below.

Activity/Competencies Demonstrated

% of Final Grade

Critical Analysis and Research (65%)

a. Completeness of report

/25

b. Depth of analysis

/25

c. Appropriateness of evaluation of lessons learned

/15

Communication (20%)

a. Uses language clearly and effectively at appropriate level

/10

b. Information organized intelligently and holistically

/10

Attention to Detail (15%)

a. APA Referencing and formatting (title, headings & references)

/5

b. Spelling and grammar

/10

Total

/100

Unit Exercise 6

On successful completion of this assignment, students should be able to:

• identify and describe the major elements when formulating production strategies, and
• explain the Human Resource strategies used in international business.

Exercise Question
Describe and explain some potential issues for a firm that utilizes a global production strategy. Take into account different features of such strategies, for example, centralized production, regional production or fully vertically integrated production.

 Note

Write 500 words (+ 50 words) using APA style format to answer each of the following questions: six exercises worth 5% each, posted in their corresponding . Each report should comprise of an introduction, analysis, and a clear conclusion.

consultant for an IT company Instruction

Based on the scenario in the previous weeks, you, as a consultant for an IT company, are tasked to draft a HPWS. According to Shih et al. (2006), an HPWS has the following basic components: Job infrastructure (workplace arrangements, including developing necessary skills, providing necessary means to their jobs, motivating them) Training programs to improve employee skills, knowledge, and abilities Information sharing and worker involvement mechanisms Compensation and promotion opportunities In this assignment, be sure to include the following: Develop a plan for a performance management system. Consider how to link the company’s selection and promotion decisions. Include training programs to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving the company’s goals. Enact compensation and rewards policies that attract, retain, and motivate employees.   Note Length: 7 pages, not including the title and reference pages References: Include a minimum of 5 scholarly resources.

Critical issues

In this assignment, the student will create an operational plan which addresses critical issues based on a strategic planning model and design a plan to monitor implementation and progress towards meeting goals on the strategic and operational plan. As part of the assignment, the student will discuss how one goes about making changes/revisions to strategic and operational plans. The student will use the bullet points starting with “Understanding the context” to develop your assignment.

Note

It should be a minimum of 5-6 in length

importance  of living one’s best life

Using three examples, convince your reader of the importance  of living one’s best life. Be sure to include ways to do so as well as  the benefits of such living. Your mini essay should include both Cause  and Effect and Argumentative elements.

Note

In an organized and well-supported one-paragraph mini essay, respond to the prompt below: