Why and how has the competitive market place for SAB changed in the last five to seven years?

CASE 1.1Central Transport, Inc.Jean Beierlein, president and CEO of Central Transport, has just met with Susan Weber, the current president and CEO of SAB Distribution. Jean was promoted from COO at Central Transport to CEO. Her predecessor had worked closely with the former CEO of SAB Distribution when SAB transformed its operations about 10 years earlierto respond to changes in its competitive marketplace. Now, Ms. Weber is faced with new challenges and wants the collaboration of Jean and Central Transport to transform again. Susan has met extensively with the old and new members of her executive team (several old timers left the organization when Susan had announced her planned changes) and has developed atentative plan for modifying the strategic direction of SAB. Susan is convinced that SAB can attract some larger retailers in the mid-Atlantic states if it changes its business model to add services similarto third-party logistics companies, namely, warehousing, transportation delivery, and inventory management. However, Susan feels that she needs a major collaborator with experience in these areas. She also feels that it would be better if the collaborator is a company SAB has worked with previously on a successful basis and that is willing to take on some new challenges. Susan has decided to approach Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc. as a customer for these new services. Wegman’s is a very successfulcompany in the Northeast that is privately owned and has expanded carefully into new market areas over the last 15 years. It offers more value services to its customers, including an in- store bakery, a restaurant and deli, more take – out options, and in – store cooking demonstrations. Wegman’s primary distribution point for its stores is located in a distribution park in Rochester, New York, near its corporate headquarters. With its store expansion into the Washington, D.C., area and points further south into Virginia, Wegman’s is developing a new distribution park in Northwestern Pennsylvania to lower its cost and improve its service. With the state of the economy, Wegman’s is feeling the pressure to be more competitive on a price basis. Susan is also convinced that Wegman’s has to be price competitive to continue to grow in- store sales and expand its market opportunities. She feels that Wegman’s will listen to her proposal tooffer expanded services to help it be more competitive. Now, she wants Central to join with SAB in making Wegman’s a proposal. Jean wants your help in developing a positive response to Susan. CASE QUESTIONS1. Why and how has the competitive market place for SAB changed in the last five to seven years?2. What advantages might Central experience in the proposed new venture?3. What issues would SAB and Central face in the proposed new approach? Assessment Type:Read Case Study above. require 2300 – 2500 words report -individual assessment. Research based – see Research Requirements belowPurpose: To allow students to begin to apply the knowledge and skills of the subject to a real-world example. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a, b and c. Task Details:After reading the case, prepare a 2300 – 2500-word report (executive summary, table of contents body, conclusions and recommendations) analysing the issues in the case, and identify logistics management strategies that enabled the company to become successful or otherwise. You should also consider the questions which appear directly after the case study and incorporate answering these into your report.In your report, you need to consider: · The fundamental reasons for success, with a comparison to another successful and an unsuccessful company? · How can the company maintain its competitive advantage, here the concept of sustainability may be introduced?· Could this be suitable for other companies and if so explain why, if not explain why? Research Students need to support their analysis with reference from the text and a Requirements: minimum of eight (8) suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources – check with your tutor if unsure of the validity of sources. Groups seeking Credit or above grades should support their analysis with increased number of reference sources comparable to the grade they are seeking. Sources such as Wiki…, scribed.com, docstore.com, etc. are not considered acceptable sources and should not be used – reliance on such sources will result in a Fail grade.

create a guide for families and parents who have a family member with a developmental disability.

Students will create a guide for families and parents who have a family member with a developmental disability. This is not a literature review, but should be a professional guide (with references) that can be given to a family who has a young child with a disability. The guide should “walk” the family through the process of early intervention, inclusion education, and transition into adulthood. Additionally, the guide should give descriptions, definitions, and resources for all family members as the member with the disability transitions through the life cycle. Throughout the guide, students must include at least 3 different types of supports or approaches that have been supported by recent literature to be effective when working with individuals with disabilities and their families (examples: individual parent therapy, family support groups, facilitated family activities, individual behavior interventions, sibling support groups, etc.)Description/Definition of the disability.Description, information, and resources about Early Intervention (Part C Services).You should include: How to get services, what is an IFSP, how to get an IFSP, what kinds of services may be offered, what are the local resources that may be helpful.Description, information, and resources about Public School transition and inclusion education (Part B Services).You should include:: How to get services, what is an IEP, how to get an IEP, what kinds of services may be offered, what are the local resources that may be helpful.Description, information, and resources about transition into adulthood (Include information about the ADA here).You should include: What is a transition plan, when does the process begin, how can I request that it begin, what should be included in the plan, what services in the area may be helpful.Description, information, and resources for siblings.Description, information, and resources for parents (individually and as couples).Description, information, and resources for the entire family unitFeel free to consider family fun activities and financial assistance in this section.

Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.

Resistance And Communication Resistance and CommunicationIntroductionUsing your selected organization, diagnose the organization’s level of resistance, and construct a solid communication plan. InstructionsWrite a 4–6-page paper in which you:Diagnose the reasons for resistance to change.Interpret the potential causes of resistance in the organization. Identify and describe three potential causes of resistance to your change plan. Identify and describe three potential sources of resistance to your change plan.Create a plan for minimizing possible resistance to your change management plan.Elaborate on the relationship between resistance to change and communication.Evaluate three communication strategies.Recommend one communication strategy that would be applicable to your organization. Diagnose why this communication strategy is best for your organization.Create a solid communication plan for your change initiative.Use at least four quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources.The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:Create a communication plan for a change initiative that will minimize resistance to change.

As a qualitative researcher, consider how you might accomplish your research objectives and biases with the feelings and privacy of your participants and sources.

As a qualitative researcher, consider how you might accomplish your research objectives and biases with the feelings and privacy of your participants and sources.For this Discussion, you will explore the ethical challenges you will encounter as a qualitative researcher.To prepare for this Discussion:Review Chapter 11 of the Ravitch and Carl course text and consider ethics in qualitative research.Use the Course Guide and Assignment Help to search for an article related to protecting privacy, minimizing harm, or respecting the shared experience of others.By Day 4Post an explanation of the unique ethical challenges of protecting privacy, minimizing harm, and respecting the shared experience of others. Use your Learning Resources to support your explanation as well as the article you found in your search. Use proper APA format, citations, and referencing.Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2016). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Chapter 11, “Research Ethics and the Relational Quality of Research” (pp. 343–382)Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.Chapter 6, “Validity: Processes, Strategies, and Considerations” (pp. 185–213) (previously read in Week 7)Shenton, A. K. (2004). Strategies for ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research projects. Education for Information, 22(2), 63–75.Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Describe 3–5 significant qualifications, including skills and education, with an explanation of why you would be an asset for the role.

Completing this assignment will help you identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward by developing a job application cover letter. If necessary, you may present yourself as a recent graduate if needed.InstructionsUsing the Internet, find a specific job opening posted online within the last nine months that requires the same degree level you are completing: for example, an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You may use one of these sites or other similar job search sites to complete your search:Once you find a posting, write a cover letter as though you are applying for the position. Use your own information in your cover letter including your work history, academic accomplishments, and volunteer activities. Highlight and emphasize why you are the most suitable candidate for the position. Remember to tailor the letter to the specific job description for the job.Follow the general writing guidelines in Chapter 13 of the BCOM text for structural and content guidance for a business letter.Note: An example can be found in Figure 13E.RequirementsContent:Highlight relevant background and job history information specific to the opening.Describe 3–5 significant qualifications, including skills and education, with an explanation of why you would be an asset for the role.Format:Your cover letter should follow the example found in Figure 13E of your BCOM text.Follow proper block business letter formatting techniques per business letter format.Use appropriate professional language, greeting, and closing.Develop main paragraphs with six or seven sentences.The cover letter should be on page 1 of the submission. Include a working hyperlink to the job posting on page 2.This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Review your work with the rubric/scoring guide before submitting your assignment to check that your work meets all of the grading requirements.Remember to run a spelling and grammar check before submitting your assignment. Check with your professor if you have any additional questions.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

compare attitudes towards reality TV shows between males and females.

Instructions Strictly adhere to due date and timing or i will definitely dispute Format to be based on the sample as attached <Example of individual assignment.pdf> Detailed instructions can be found at <MKTG2010 Data Analysis Report_Problem_Definition and Questionnaire.pdf> <Appendix_Data Analysis Report> To be added under appendix at the end of the report<Appendix_Research> To be added under appendix at the end of the report Cite the references and in APA referencing Word count: 2000 words <SPSS NOT REQUIRED> You have been asked to prepare a report for a Marketing Manager of a television production company. The company has undertaken research to examine consumer’s attitudes towards reality television and have access to raw data (focus group transcript and SPSS data file). The marketing manager has asked you to interpret the data, and provide recommendations regarding the company’s MDP and MROs. Marketing Management Problem (MMP)– Should NBN introduce a new Reality TV show? Marketing Research Problem (MRP)– What are consumers’ attitudes towards Reality TV? Marketing Research Objectives (MRO’s)– To determine if there is a relationship between connecting with participants and enjoyment of reality TV shows.– To compare attitudes towards reality TV shows between males and females.– To identify if there is a relationship between age and preference towards reality TV shows.– To determine the relationship between enjoyment of reality TV shows and the depiction of real life within a reality TV show.-To compare the importance of having attractive participants and depicting real life behaviours.-To compare enjoyment of Reality TV shows between shows with unfamiliar setting (Tropical Island, isolated house) and staged setups. Please follow the instruction in the zipped file. If unable to open it, please inform me. Please use www.savreader.com to open e Reality TV Quantitative Data 2014.sav in the zipped file as all the data inside this file for doing the analysis.

What is Organizational Control?

Course: Introduction to Business Management Semester: Fall 2021 Instructor: Tabinda ChowdhuryAssignment 3 (10%) Chapter 11 (Managing Control and Operations) and Chapter 12 (Managing Change)TURNITIN Submission via SchoologyQuestion 1: What is Organizational Control? You must cite 1 external reference to answer this question. (5 marks)Question 2: Define 8 steps of Kotter’s plan for Implementing Change. Use ONE image also to illustrate your answer. Please cite the source of the image and two external references to answer this question. (20 marks)Question 3: What is Organizational Change? Who are Change Agents? You must cite two external references to answer this question. (15 marks)Question 4: What are Control Systems? Name 3 different types of Control Systems? You must cite two external references to answer this question. (15 marks)Question 5: What is Corporate Governance? Why it is important? You must cite two external references to answer this question. (10 marks)INSTRUCTIONS Checklist and Grading rubric1. Explain each question using a minimum of 500 words, maximum 1000 words2. In question 2 use a diagram and cite the source of image.3. Use the assignment template (10 marks)4. Insert in – text citations for each question. (5 marks)5. Following APA citation style, include reference on a new page at the end of the assignment (10 marks)6. Use proper paraphrasing, good sentence structure and revise grammar (10 marks)7. Plagiarized reports will receive ZERO8. Late submission penalty 1 Day = 25 % Deduction 2 Days = 50 % Deduction 3 Days = 75% Deduction

analyze and contrast the Introduction and Literature Review of these articles on Friedman.

A synthesis helps individuals to identify and understand the main points of each selected source and how they relate to each other. Please analyze and contrast the Introduction and Literature Review of these articles on Friedman. Please provide a synthesis discussing his economic impact. All Articles can be found in EBSCO.· Ashford, R. (2010). Milton Friedman’s Capitalism and Freedom: A Binary Economic Critique. Journal of Economic Issues (Taylor & Francis Ltd), 44(2), 533–541. https://doi.org/10.2753/JEI0021-3624440226· Hetzel, R. L. (2007). The Contributions of Milton Friedman to Economics. Economic Quarterly (10697225), 93(1), 1–30. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=25023257&site=ehost-live&authtype=uid&user=grantham&password=Research1951!· Mulligan, T. (1986). A Critique of Milton Friedman’s Essay “The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits.” Journal of Business Ethics, 5(4), 265–269. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00383091· Popov, G. (1990). The Rebellion Against Keynesianism: Milton Friedman. Problems of Economics, 33(5), 99. https://doi.org/10.2753/PET1061-1991330599

Do you believe the statement “perception is reality”? Why or why not?

MODULE 2DQ1Do you believe the statement “perception is reality”? Why or why not?DQ2There are two parts to this discussion response:Part I: Critique the two presentations attached within this discussion question. What do you think is done well in each and what do you think could have been done better? Consider presentation best practices. Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center. In addition, analyze if the content is well-organized, comprehensive, and informative.Part 2: Go to the library and find one resource you plan on using for the Perception PowerPoint due at the end of Topic 2. At the bottom of your DQ response, please copy and paste the APA style reference to the article that you have found in the GCU library. Make sure to use this article as one of the resources for your PowerPoint Presentation.The PPTs are attached below.INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 1TOPIC: Perception PresentationAssessment DescriptionImagine you are an expert on critical thinking. You have been asked to give a presentation on the concepts of perception and critical thinking. Create a PowerPoint that contains the following:Eight slides (one title slide, six content slides, and one reference slide)How all five senses impact perceptionThe role of perception in critical thinkingSpeaker notes that elaborate on the bulleted content on your slidesThree resources (All credible and at least one is from the GCU library).Title slide and reference slide are included in the slide count. Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 50-100 words per slide.While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Review the PowerPoint tutorial on the Microsoft website accessible ATTACHED.INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 2TOPIC: Persuasive -: Brainstorming WorksheetAssessment DescriptionComplete the Persuasive Assignment: Brainstorming Worksheet. (ATTACHED).Attachments

What were the main causes of the difficulties with the project at Aux Bons Soins?

Question and info below.What were the main causes of the difficulties with the project at Aux Bons Soins?What were the key elements that led to the success of the project at Aux Bons Soins?In Module 4 SLP, we return our focus from the specifics of information technologies and the formulation of ideal strategies to the wider world of real corporate behavior. Our emphasis now shifts to the actual implementation of information technologies and the sociotechnical dynamics that implementation not infrequently founders upon. No technical solution—however brilliantly designed or competently backstopped or elegantly integrated with other corporate plans—is any better than its implementation at the lowest levels of the system to which it is addressed. All too frequently, plans and solutions are developed in a vacuum apart from the context within which they are to be deployed and used. It is hard to overestimate the quantity of corporate resources that have been squandered on poor IT implementations over the years—to say that it would exceed the GNP of many third world countries would probably not be an exaggeration. Implementation is by no means an all-or-nothing proposition; even though the full measure of system changes may not be as successful as desired, there can often be positive local results, particularly if the implementation process is oriented toward learning as well as doing, or even more so, doing unto others. The one sure way to implementation failure is to assume that all knowledge resides in IT management—or even in management generally. Success is inevitably based on user involvement in varying degrees, generally more rather than less.All modules in the course draw on everything that you have learned in the program; however, this module most specifically draws on your courses in computer-human interaction, systems development, and project management as well as on your general introductory courses. Implementation is a drawn-out process requiring effective collaboration among many different kinds of specialists and generalists, extended over time and across space, and requiring explicit attention to both the social and technical systems of the organizational units affected. Above all, implementation must be sensitive to feedback, resilient enough to deal with changing circumstances, personnel, and goals, and focused much more on the users than on the technologists. Effective implementation always embraces the fundamental sociotechnical criterion of “incompletion”—that is, the idea that no change process is ever “finished” as such, but that change is an ever-flowing river in which one set of adjustments is merely the prelude to another set. Sociotechnical life in organizations is a soap opera, not a novel. There is never a “happily ever after,” just an ever-evolving and constantly reconfiguring cast of players and problems. Sometimes things get better; sometimes they get worse—but they will always be different.Videos of Interest… Something to Think About…Andrew McAfee discusses an array of revolutionary technologies that are replacing routine jobs with machines that can speak, understand, translate, and hear. McAfee believes that this kind of innovation will lead to creating new jobs that involve more than enhancing creativity. He refers to this cycle of innovation as “The New Machine Age.” Think in terms how technology-driven changes could impact the ERP implementation for Aux Bons Soins’ case study below.TED Ideas Worth Spreading. (2012, September). Andrew McAfee: Are droids taking our jobs? Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_mcafee_are_droids_taking_our_jobs.htmlFor the last assignment, we will be introducing a new case, the real-world story of an ERP implementation for Aux Bons Soins. This case details the rather frustrating experiences that the company encountered in trying to implement an integrated management system after an acquisition and merger, and the range of circumstances that affected the process. Not every implementation is this sticky, but in varying ways most partake of greater or lesser parts of this experience. Please note that there is nothing particularly pathological about the experience described here, despite the frustrations experienced. There are no great villains, but neither are there any great heroes; implementation seldom turns up either. This may seem a rather inconclusive note on which to conclude both this course and your IT management program, but it is how things are. For better or worse, this is what real IT management is all about—the good, the bad, the ugly, and above all the reasonably acceptable. Over the next decades, the profession is likely to evolve far beyond any ways that can be reasonably forecast today; after all, 20 years ago there was not any such thing as the Internet, and today’s information environment was ranked science fiction. You are entering the profession at a most exciting and dynamic time; always remember how much you do not know, but also remember that you do know how to learn.Please read the following parts of the case:Bernier, C., Roy, V., & Brunelle, E. (2006) An ERP Story: Background (A). International Journal of Case Studies in Management. 4(1):March.Bernier, C., Roy, V., & Brunelle, E. (2006) An ERP Story: Troubles Ahead (C). International Journal of Case Studies in Management. 4(1):March.Bernier, C., Roy, V., & Brunelle, E. (2006) An ERP Story: Epilogue (D). International Journal of Case Studies in Management. 4(1):March.Use information from the course background readings as well as any good quality resource you can find. Please cite all sources and provide a reference list (use APA format) at the end of your paper.Your answer to the following will be assessed:What were the main causes of the difficulties with the project at Aux Bons Soins?What were the key elements that led to the success of the project at Aux Bons Soins?

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