identify a company and determine which approaches they use.

 Strategy is an organization’s action plan to achieve its mission, whether that is flying airplanes or building them. Firms have several different ways to achieve their mission, and these strategic concepts can provide an advantage over your competitors.Based on your readings and resource review, you should be able to define the three strategic approaches (differentiation, cost leadership, and response) to competitive advantages. With these approaches in mind, identify a company and determine which approaches they use. While some companies may use a combination of the approaches, focus your paper on the one key approach used by the firm.Write a 500-word (two-page) paper using the Writing Style Guide formatting.Include the following:Include a title and reference page and at least three references.Save your assignment using a naming convention that includes your first and last name and the activity number (or description). Do not add punctuation or special characters.Your paper will automatically be evaluated through Turnitin when you submit your assignment in this activity. Turnitin is a service that checks your work for improper citation or potential plagiarism by comparing it against a database of web pages, student papers, and articles from academic books and publications. Ensure that your work is entirely your own and that you have not plagiarized any material! PLG1 in the activity name indicates a Turnitin assignment.Review the Writing Rubric for detailed grading criteria.

explore and describe each of your two examples, its historical context, and the reasons it arose.

 In Assignment 2, we ask you to choose one of two topic choices listed below on the subject of economic change and innovation in the period of the late 1800s and early 1900s, then use the Writing Guide provided in Blackboard to write a paper on the subject. One topic is on the individual level of pioneering entrepreneurs of the period, who developed distinctive strategies for the production and marketing of very different parts types of products. The other topic is on the macro level, exploring successful and unsuccessful government attempts to shape and regulate the changing industrial economy of the period. As you prepare and brainstorm your paper, first read and review what our Schultz textbook covers on the subject. Then, consider the other sources listed with each topic below. It is important that you review these sources carefully because you must use a minimum of three sources (from the list below) to write your paper.TOPIC CHOICE ONE: Innovative Entrepreneurs—Walker and FordHere you will focus on the business approaches of Madame C. J. Walker and Henry Ford. Both developed innovative and successful approaches in a time of rapid economic change. You will compare them in the way they started their respective businesses and the key innovative features that made each successful. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with both. You might see elements of each in strategies of later leaders and related issues even today.Sources: Schultz, p. 396–7 (only Ford is discussed in our textbook). For Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), see http://www.madamcjwalker.com/bios/madam-c-j-walker/; and https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/100-amazing-facts/madam-walker-the-first-black-american-woman-to-be-a-self-made-millionaire/ . For Henry Ford, see https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/henry-ford.TOPIC CHOICE TWO: Government Economic Policies—Hits and MissesHere you will choose two historical examples from the following list: Prohibition; Hawley-Smoot Tariff; Sherman Antitrust Act; Pure Food and Drug Act; Federal Trade Commission; Civilian Conservation Corps; Agricultural Adjustment Act; the Wagner Act, and the Social Security Act. These are examples of government economic intervention or economic policy in the long period from 1870 to 1940. These might be thought of as burdensome government interference or as needed government regulation, depending on the example and one’s thinking on those things. For your paper, you will explore and describe each of your two examples, its historical context, and the reasons it arose. One might find virtues, problems and successes associated with both. You might see elements of each in examples in our current economy today.Sources: Schultz, p. 362–4, 367, 401–2, 417, 425–9, 432. Besides the textbook, use any two of these sources that you think relevant to your paper: http://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/impact_factory.htmhttp://college.cengage.com/history/wadsworth_9781133309888/unprotected/ps/attack_meatpackers.htm and https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/mod/1884hdlloyd.asp.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:The paper must be submitted (uploaded and attached) in the course shell provided online.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Clearly identify the main economics topic or issue raised in the article, the article’s title, date of publication, publisher and author.

 Des?r?ption This assignment involves analyzing and interpreting a recently published economics article. You will research and select one article published within the past year that discusses an economics issue and explain the economics concepts implied in the article. The article may be obtained from a major business or economics journal, magazine, or newspaper (The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, Times, Fortune, etc.) and should discuss a key economic issue. Using your own words as much as possible, you will then proceed to explain the main points of the article by connecting it to the economics concepts you have learned in Chapters 1- 11 of your textbook, and interpreting the economic relevance to individuals, firms, and industry. Objectives Identify the key economic issues being discussed in real world scenarios. Interpret and understand opinion on economic issues by applying economic concepts and principles. Evaluate the implications of changes in economic conditions on the behavior of households and firms. Identify possible ways to increase the growth of productivity and profits for the firm. Required Materials Ragan, C. T. S. (2017). Microeconomics (15th Canadian ed.). Don Mills, Canada: Pearson Education Canada. Review Chapters 1-11 of the course textbook Recently published Business/Economic journal articles from Yorkville University Library or other academically credible online source. Major Topics Covered in Chapters 1-11: Supply, demand and equilibrium market price Elasticity Price controls and market efficiency Consumer behaviour Production in the short and long run periods Competitive markets Monopoly, cartels and price discrimination Imperfect competition and strategic behaviour Instructions Your paper should have a minimum of five credible references listed as sources for this paper. Upload your research essay as a Word (or some other compatible word processor). Your paper should include the following main sections: 1. Introduction and identification of key economic issues and concepts. In this section of the paper, explain in summary the intent of the article and how the author fulfils this objective in the article. a. Clearly identify the main economics topic or issue raised in the article, the article’s title, date of publication, publisher and author. b. Note that the article must have been published within the past year from a reputable source. c. While the author will elaborate the issue, you will identify the economics concept(s) attendant to it. That is, what economic principles, theories or concepts apply to the article? 2. Relevance of the economic issue. In the second section you will focus on explaining the importance of the economic issue(s) cited in the article and its relevance to individuals, firms, and/or government. a. Most economic issues have implications for consumers, or producers, or to the nation as a whole. Examine and discuss the possible meaning and importance of the issue to these groups. 3. Explanation of the economic concepts. This is the core section of the paper where you will use economic theory and illustrations (usually graphs) to explain the economic principles or theories that apply to the issues raised in the article. a. You will utilize your knowledge of economics to connect what the author is claiming to economic theory. In other words, use this section to explain the economic theory relevant to the issue and describe how it relates to the author’s argument. b. The key in this section is your skill in explaining how the economic theory applies to the reality of the economic issue being discussed. 4. Conclusion. Summarize what you have learned from reviewing and interpreting the article and the main concepts that were reinforced in your review. 

Write a formal analysis of a painting that you saw on our class trip.

 write a formal analysis of a painting that you saw on our class trip. A formal analysis focuses on the way that visual elements have been arranged and function within a composition. Visual elements include color, shapes, perspective, subject matter, line, brush strokes and the use of light and dark. By analyzing the elements of the painting and its structure, you should come to an overall interpretation of the meaning of the painting and how it is constructed. Think about the choices the artist has made and why.A good place to start when considering your overall interpretation is to think of what title you would give the painting. Then try to think why you came to that conclusion, i.e. how you would support that conclusion. The paper should be 5 to 7 paragraphs.

Have you ever had this type of powerful experience watching a play?

 In What Is Art? Leo Tolstoy wrote that one of the chief criteria in judging art is how powerfully the art transmits the feelings of the author to us. If art is “infectious,” if it gets under our skin and moves us to think or act differently or perhaps to create our own art, then that art has proven successful. In Tolstoy’s own words, “The stronger the infection the better is the art, as art.”When watching a play live, this infection can be extremely powerful. The performers are physically near us and appeal or repel us in immediate ways. We respond to the story and to the voices and to the grandeur of the stage. And we respond in deeply felt ways to the truth presented and what it suggests about our life in this fallen world longing for grace.Have you ever had this type of powerful experience watching a play? What about the play got under your skin, and how were you changed by the experience? Read Philippians 4:8-9. Given the unique power of dramatic art, do we have a special challenge as Christians both performing in theater and watching it?If Theater has not had this effect on you, what form of art has? Talk about how you have been infected by that art in specific ways, and why you have been so affected, and what the result has been. Then tie that to the passage from the letter to the Philippians.

What are the driving forces in the industry in which Blackberry is competing?

 What are the driving forces in the industry in which Blackberry is competing? What impact will these driving forces have? Will they cause competition to be more or less intense? Will they act to boost or squeeze profit margins? List at least two actions your company should consider taking to combat any negative impacts of the driving forces. lastly, what are the key elements of your company’s value chain? Don’t be afraid to be creative with your answer

How does technology define us as individuals?

 How does technology define us as individuals? As a society?Does technology allow us to be a better, more connected society? How does it affect the individual, the family, and the community?Other Ideas:How has social media and apps changed the way we communicate with one another? Consider dating, friendship, family and other ways in which we communicate and interact.How does social media influence the way political, civil, and social activism is conducted? Are these changes for the better?How does social media affect couples who are dating, married or in a long-term relationship?Does social media promote a celebrity culture among young people? If so, is it healthy or realistic?Should employers have the right to hire or fire a person for what he or she posts on social media? Should schools have the same right with their students?

Explain why and how each of the factors identified would affect the future long-term strategic planning

The Future at Biotech Health and Life Products, Inc. (Week 8)Purpose The third assignment covers the last three functions of the P-O-L-C, Organizing, Leading and Controlling.  Students will look at the production floor through the lens of the organizing, leading and control functions.NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse.  You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Outcome Met by Completing This AssignmentStep 1:  Company ProfileUse the Biotech Company Profile in completing this assignment.Step 2:  Write the IntroductionCreate the Introductory Paragraph The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above).  View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph:  http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.htmlStep 3: OrganizingRead critically and analyze the following scenario:The Boomer Bangs projects presented to the Strategic Planning Committee were accepted for production and roll out by the company is scheduled for January of 2019.  The first product scheduled for production is a pill that helps reduce blood sugar levels. Market studies predict that this pill likely will be the most successful of the three products, which is why it is the first product to roll out. Upper management decided that Luis Montego of the Los Lunas, New Mexico Branch Production Team will take the lead for this project.  The plan is for Luis to serve as a model for organizing that will be copied by the rest of the branches so that roll out can be concurrent.  Luis knows that his production floor is set up exactly like the rest of the plants. Luis has put some thought into the fact that the new pill production will require additional production lines requiring changes to the existing set up.  Luis believes space could be a problem.  Luis estimates he will need 200 sq. ft. for the additional line set up. He will also need two conveyor belts as well.  Luis knows that some relocation of machinery or line set up will have to be done because pills have to be produced away from direct sunlight and stored at low temperatures. Luis has also come to the conclusion that he will need additional personnel – one pharmaceutically trained pill machine operator for the day shift and two operators for the night shift.  Trained line workers cost $3 more per hour than untrained line workers.  Luis also knows that these new workers will need supervising.  He may have to restructure the floor staff.Primary pill ingredients bitt goud, spreading hogweed, Chinaberry (mostly found in India) and burra gokhru will be shipped from Madras, India.  However, sourcing of the Chinaberry has been a little difficult for Luis and he suspects the cost of production will have to increase the estimated R&D cost by $0.075 per pill.  Additional labor costs and costs of the rare Indian ingredients places the overall production cost of one bottle of 60- pills at $5.75, which includes packaging. Step 4: Assume the Role of Luis MontegoTask 1:  Identify and discuss six major areas of the organizing process that Luis Montego must address in organizing the production floor for both existing production and the new project.  Task 2:  What specific area needs immediate attention?  Why?Step 5:  LeadingRead critically and analyze the following scenario:Biotech has always told workers that they want to keep people in the Biotech family.  The company encourages employees to get additional training and will pay for college tuition for those who want to advance their career opportunities within the company.During the course of production older line staffers became aware that the pharmaceutically trained line workers made $3.00 more per hour than they did.  The workers were unhappy.  They felt that it was unfair that Biotech hired from outside rather than provide training to existing workers who would want to take over the jobs and earn the extra salary.  An obvious concern began to surface among the workers.  Several of the workers questioned whether Biotech is being truthful with them and wonder whether they will really help the workers advance in the company.   Morale of plant workers began to suffer.  One floor supervisor told Luis that one of his workers refused to help develop a new process that would increase the speed of moving the pallets on the new floor scheme.  He said, “Why should I help Biotech make more money if I don’t get any of the money?”  Luis knows that this concern must be addressed and morale needs to be improved.  Luis also knows that only HR in headquarters can make decisions regarding benefits so he cannot offer pay raises.  Luis wonders what he can do to motivate workers and build trust in the production department.Task 1:  Identify and discuss the reasons for the morale problem;Task 2:  Discuss specific ways Luis can motivate his existing employees that will build morale while ensuring production levels stay on track for the current contracts and the new project;Task 3:  What critical factor could interfere with Luis’ attempt to build morale?  Step 6:  ControllingRead critically and analyze the following scenario: The following chart displays the results of the first year’s production of the new pill, Boomer 1.  The table was created from data supplied by the production department managers of the Biotech branches making the pill.  The data was collected for the purpose of controlling production output.   The data will be used by the Vice President (VP) of Production, Arthur Miller to identify areas of improvement, change, or to provide kudos for the success of the processes used by the Production Department in the production of Boomer 1. The chart describes the standard goal (identified as standard) set by the department and the results of each branch.  A comparison of the standard to the results allows the reader to form conclusions about the success or failure of the Production Department to meet the goals envisioned by the company.  It also allows the reader to recognize patterns from the data so conclusions can be drawn as to the relationship between elements (e.g. cost expended vs time expended; those who spent more time had a higher cost).SpecificationsStandardWittlichDetroitLos LunasSao PauloMelbourneCost per 60 pill bottle5.755.595.875.455.524.97Time7.367.327.467.317.326.89Quality Control Problem Ratio (per 500 bottles)11.523.54.751.75Shipping Problems/Damage (per 10,000 bottles)1.00.1480.2221.1331.1781.51Total Number of bottles Produced per year400,000600,000500,000650,000401,000750,000Step 7:  Standard Specifications/ResultsCompare the standard specifications data set with the results from each of the results for the five branches. Task 1:  Interpret the results for the new product production chart above;Task 2:  Discuss the problematic areas;Task 3:  Discuss the areas that showed positive results.Step 8:  Corrective ActionTask:  Do you suggest Arthur Miller take corrective action?  If yes, why and what action should be taken?  If not why not?Step 9:  MoraleRead critically and analyze the following scenario: The next meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee for Biotech is scheduled for next week.  All of the VP’s will be there and a report must be given by all as to the viability of the Boomer 1 roll out and the success or failure of the long-term goals and objectives.Miller reviewed his meeting notes with his branch managers when the production results came out.  The most important conclusions mentioned below are presented to the team:Step 10:  Potential ConcernsPrepare a report for Keith to present to the planning team:Use the conclusions drawn by Miller from the Manager’s Meeting (noted above).Task 1:  Identify at least three conclusions that have potential concern for the long-term future of the project and or company.  Explain why and how each of the factors identified would affect the future long-term strategic planning;Task 2:  Explain the relationship between the control process and long-term planning;Task 3:  Provide at least two recommendations for solutions to address the implications of the factors chosen.  Explain why these recommendations are viable and would be an effective solution.Step 11:  Review the Paper Read the paper to ensure all required elements are present.  Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment. Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. Step 12:  Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder (The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered the student’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor.  It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission.  No exceptions will be considered by the instructor).How to Set Up the PaperCreate a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced.  Use 12-point font.  The final product will be between 8 and 10 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.  Write clearly and concisely. Use the following Report Format. Completing the Paper 

briefly explain why Great Start Nutrition is starting the new division and include details about Great Start Nutrition’s experience related to the industry the company is entering.

NOTE:  All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse.  You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only).Purpose In this project, you will be organizing human capital. Drawing from the course material, you willSkill Building:You are also completing this project to help develop critical thinking and develop part of a management plan. You will be required to continue researching the infant formula industry as a continuation of Project 1.  Do not take the research lightly as you are required to do significant research to answer the requirements of the project.Skills:  Research, Critical Thinking, Write a Strategy Analysis Outcome Met by Completing This AssignmentThe Executive Director for the new Asia Division, has been asked by Warren Pfife to put together, and present in a report to him, a business strategy that will be a guide for the next year as the new division moves forward. The Executive Director will be working with the consulting group and they will assist with putting together this plan.  The final plan will be laid out as outlined below and developed in two phases.You have successfully completed Project 1 and it is now time to complete Project 2. In the second project, Section I, Section V, Section VI, and Section VII will be completed.Section I – Executive SummarySection II – Environmental AnalysisSection III Goals and ObjectivesSection IV – Competitive AnalysisSection V – Description of Organizational Structure and CultureSection VI – Breakdown of Product and ServicesSection VII – Human Resources PlanThe business strategy will provide the organization an opportunity to explain the goals and objectives of the new division and help with the development of the strategy to achieve them.  The plan will allow the company to gain insight into the current status of the industry it is venturing into using internal and external analysis tools, and then use this analysis to design its division’s business environment.  In addition, the plan will be used to form the team that will bring the vision for this division to reality.Instructions for Completing ProjectThese final sections will finalize the strategy the group from Expert Foods Consultants has been assisting the Melanie and the New Executive Director with. Although you typically would be combining all three phases into one document, for the purpose of this work, you will on present the parts identified above.You will need the Great Start Nutrition Company Profile to complete the analysis. Step 1: Course MaterialAlthough you are required to research information for this project, you are also accountable for using the course material to support the ideas, reasoning and conclusions made.  Course material use goes beyond defining terms but is used to explain the ‘why and how’ of a situation.  Using one or two in-text citations from the course material and then relying on Internet source material will not earn many points on an assignment.  A variety of source material is expected and what is presented must be relevant and applicable to the topic being discussed.   Avoid merely making statements but close the loop of the discussion by explaining how something happens or why something happens, which focuses on importance and impact.  In closing the loop, you will demonstrate the ability to think clearly and rationally showing an understanding of the logical connections between the ideas presented in a case scenario, the course material and the question(s) being asked.Step 2:  Description of the Organizational StructureStep 3:  Cultural ComplexitiesStep 4:  Breakdown of Products and ServicesStep 5:  Human Resource PlanA human resource plan will allow the director of the new Asia division to identify the future human resource needs for the organization.  The director has asked Mayberry Consultants to evaluate the product line identified and conduct market analysis to determine possible man power needs for the product manufacturing and all management and supervisory roles (to include all levels of management).  The management levels should have been identified in the Description of Organizational Structure section of this strategy, but the resource needs in manufacturing will need to be considered.  Remember the only person currently hired for the new facility is the Executive Director so there will need to be Assistant Executive Directors (AED) for the other areas identified in the Structure such as Marketing and R&D.  Each of the AED’s will need to have staff as well; you will need to identify how each AED will be provided staff.  Will they identify and interview themselves or will HR be a part of the hiring process.  The Organizational Chart is also a part of the HR plan so ensure that a revised organizational chart is placed in this section for reference. Training is a key to retention in business today; employees like to feel they are important to the organization and investment in their competencies shows commitment to them.  So, consider what the new division will need to do to ensure they are keeping the best talent they find. Evaluation is another way organizations can show their commitment to employees.  How will the new division conduct employee evaluations based on what is common in the area that the Mayberry Consultants identified?  This will require a level of research in common HR practices in that region.You needs to remember that this is a brand new division that will be selling products that Great Start Nutrition currently is not involved in so all aspects of business will need to be considered.  Remember there is no perfect HR Plan, just plans that work and plans that do not.  Good plans consider the employee and the culture around them just as important as the organization itself.Step 6:  Executive SummaryThe Executive Summary will be the first section of the paper but should be written last since it will highlight what is intended for discussion in the rest of the strategy.  A good executive summary is compelling. It reveals the company’s mission statement, along with a short description of the products Great Start Nutrition will provide at the launch of the new division. It is also necessary to briefly explain why Great Start Nutrition is starting the new division and include details about Great Start Nutrition’s experience related to the industry the company is entering.  This requires integration of key information from the exercises as well as Project 1.Step 7:  Review the PlanRead the paper to ensure all required elements are present.  Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment. Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. Step 8:  Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder (The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered the student’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor.  It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission.  No exceptions will be considered by the instructor).How to Set Up the PlanCreate a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double- spaced.  Use 12-point font.  The final product will be 6-7 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.  Write clearly and concisely.Completing the PlanIn order to complete this analysis, you will want to first read the module, Learn How to Support What You Write, as this assignment requires you to use the course readings and research to support what you write.  Also,  Self-Plagiarism: Self-plagiarism is the act of reusing significant, identical or nearly identical portions of one’s own work.  You cannot re-use any portion of a paper or other graded work that was submitted to another class even if you are retaking this course.   You also will not reuse any portion of previously submitted work in this class.  A zero will be assigned to the assignment if self-plagiarized.  Faculty do not have the discretion to accept self-plagiarized work.

Explain and defend the number of steps you identified and the order in which you placed those steps for best completion of the project.

Consider a project such as moving to a new neighborhood, completing a long-term school assignment, or even cleaning your bedroom.  Develop a set of activities necessary to accomplish that project, and then order them in a precedence manner to create sequential logic.  Explain and defend the number of steps you identified and the order in which you placed those steps for best completion of the project.In crashing a project, we routinely focus on those activities that lie on the critical path, not activities with slack time.  Explain why this is the case.Identify and discuss some of the problems or dangers in using project networks.  Under what circumstances can they be beneficial, and when can they be dangerous?

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