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Briefing Document 1 (Week 6)

Case study: Saving the world one puffer jacket at a time

Links to be read and watched (in turn, one after the other):

1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/mar/07/the-north-face-patagonia-saving-world-one-puffer-jacket-at-a-time
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3vNCQLrNg&list=PL1BF52911BD3271A7
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6sEWDRhhxs

Key question: As retailers who market themselves as being leaders in sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR), what are the factors that Patagonia and North Face must consider in continually ensuring their suppliers meet those strategic aims?

 

 

In “Links to case study” document in the attached files, there are the case study to be looked at. Then in the “template” document, there are several questions to be answered.

The strategic analysis model to be used are the following
– External analysis:
PESTLE (I) analysis
Porters 5 forces
Competitor analysis
Stakeholder analysis

Internal analysis:
Resources, capabilities & competitive advantage
VRIO or VRINE
Dynamic capabilities (knowledge management, learning and innovation)
Balanced scorecard

Other models:
GAP analysis
Carroll’s Pyramid
Generic Strategies Framework

BRIEFING DOCUMENT
Please be aware that your submission should total and not exceed 1000 words.
I. PREPARED FOR:

II. YOUR TASK:

I.i. DEFINE THE PROBLEM SITUATION: [ identify one management problem of the case study and briefly explain it –100 words max.] 2 marks
The Problem Situation:
I. .

I.ii. SELECT A STRATEGIC ANALYSIS MODEL FROM WEEKS 1-6 AND EXPLAIN WHY YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO APPLY THIS MODEL TO THE PROBLEM SITUATION: [mention and explain why you think your selected model is the appropriate to do the analysis of the management problem – 150 words max.] 2 marks
Explanation of your chosen model:
I. .

I.iii. APPLICATION OF THE SELECTED MODEL AND DISCUSSION OF YOUR
FINDINGS: [apply the selected model and discuss your findings – 300 words max.]
3 marks
Your application of the your chosen model Discussion of your findings:

 

I.iv. PROVIDE THREE FEASIBLE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS/ RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON YOUR FINDINGS: [Based on your analysis and findings present three feasible strategic solutions/ recommendations for the management problem you chose – 450 words max]
3 marks

Recommendation 1:
Recommendation 2:
Recommendation 3:

 

 

 

Instructions in additional materials section:

As a computer technician, you must be familiar with a wide range of Input/Output (I/O) devices including; keyboards, mice, monitors, biometric devices,

projectors, cameras, and video or graphics cards. Before you can attach any of these to a computer system, you must first research which I/O devices and

expansion cards are best suited for your computer’s configuration.
Compare three input devices and three output devices. Criteria to address includes, but is not limited to:
• Expansion card type
• Specific system requirements
• Challenges with configuration
• Firmware updates
• Connection type

Display this information in A 5- to 7-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes

 

 

 

Read the Cruise Family Case Study.
You will apply three theories to the case study.
Select Task centred or Crisis intervention.
Select CBT or Attachment.
Review the literature on your chosen theory. (You must be clear that you understand the theory you are applying).
Draft an analysis of the case study from the perspective of the two theories you have selected.
Your analysis should include the following:
An overview of the theory that you have selected.
The main argument presented by that theory.
An explanation of why you selected the specific theory that you did, why do you think it is helpful in understanding the family?
Identification of two key principles derived from each of the theories you have chosen, that is, you will name four in total.
Analysis of the case study.
Apply the four key principles from the two theories you have identified above to an aspect of the Cruise family, that is, two from one theory, two from the other theory. Four points of application are therefore demonstrated.
Specifically, you should use the four principles you have identified to inform your interpretations and/or practice with the Cruise family.
Draw an eco-map and genogram for the Cruise family and use the principle of stress to explain why systems theory is helpful when understanding the family.
Reference List.
The Analysis can be written in the first person because you are presenting a reflection on how theory has informed your thinking or interpretation’s. However, because this work is drawing on social work theoretical knowledge it needs to be referenced. This is an academic piece of work and so it is important to access and use the social work literature that has been recommended in this Topic and beyond. Your work must be referenced as this is what changes your piece from a simple personal opinion piece into a professional evidence based opinion. To transition from personal opinion to professional you need to support your argument with the professional opinion of others through referencing. As a guide you should be looking to use 1 unique reference for every 100 – 150 words you write. With this in mind a 2500 word piece should be supported by around 16 references. Remember this is a guide and thiis means you may present more evidence or less depending upon the complexity of the piece that you are writing. The amount of evidence you choose to use to support your assertions and evaluation is an aspect of your professional judgement and will be evaluated by the markers.

We live in a complex world filled with challenging and often perplexing issues that we are expected to make sense of. Usually the media or others in authority will define these issues for us; as effective thinkers we have an obligation to develop informed, intelligent opinions about these issues so that we can function as responsible citizens and also make appropriate decisions when confronted with these issues in our lives.

Almost everyone has opinions about events and their meaning. Some opinions, however, are more informed and better supported than others. We must be aware of how we form our opinions and see if we can support our opinions with well-constructed arguments and evidence.

Your assignment is to identify an issue, name it, take a position, and argue for that position.

Remember the steps to take:

1. Name the issue.

2. State the arguments.

3. Support each argument with evidence. Evidence is not an opinion; it is experience that can be confirmed by others and is used to support an argument. Evidence can take the form of first-hand experience, statistical analysis, or expert testimony.

You should organize your assignment by providing:

1. Statement and definition of issue

2. Statement of position on issue

3. Argument 1—argues for your position on issue

4. Evidence 1—supports Argument 1

5. Evidence 2—supports Argument 1 See the attached file for the ground work of this paper. Can use all aspects of the paper just need it to be expanded upon to meet qualifications of the paper prompt.

 

Write a 3 page 12 pt font Times New Roman double spaced creative nonfiction writing. The topic is your choice however, make sure it is nonfiction

meaning a true story. No sources are needed.

 

Applying Early Childhood Theories to Teaching
BACKGROUND

It is important to know and understand the various theories related to early childhood theory. However, what is most important is being able to apply

theories to our work with children.

ASSIGNMENT:
For this assignment you must briefly summarize three or more theories and describe how ideas from each theory could be used in an early childhood

classroom. Make sure to cite your sources.

The theories to be used is Erikson’s Theory of Psychological Development, Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs
SPECIFICATIONS

 

World History

Please note: 1- responses must reflect your own thoughts and ideas and cannot be downloaded from another source. it must reflect discussions we have had in class. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY SOURCE. Question 1: identify and discuss the Historical Significant of 5(Five) of the following terms. Why, What, When, who. answer it in paragraph each term.
1-The Pax Roman. 2- The Neanderthals. 3-The Five Pillars of Islam. 4-The Neolithic Age. 5-Greek Athlethics.

Week 5
Note: While representative of possible situations faced by SunsTruck Sunglasses, all scenarios in this assignment are fictional.
Real Business
Large discount retailers like Target and Walmart employ large teams of Finance and Accounting professionals to help measure and understand the financial health of the business. Financial and accounting information helps these businesses make educated financial decisions, such as whether or not to continue partnering with a retail supplier. While often smaller businesses, it is equally important for these retail suppliers to use financial and accounting data to make educated decisions, such as the best approach to gaining additional funding.
Your Role
This week, you’ll assume the role of Senior Accountant with SunsTruck Sunglasses.
WHAT IS A SENIOR ACCOUNTANT?
Senior accountants take ownership of reporting costs, profitability, margins and expenditures for a given business. They use the principles of accounting to analyze sales information, create financial reports, make recommendations about the financial health of the company, and more. They are also responsible for training junior accounting staff.
For the last six months, SunsTruck has partnered with the discount retail store to run a pop-up sunglasses stand in their stores for a big summer promotion. Due to high customer purchase rate, the store has requested stock for five additional stores. SunsTruck needs to increase its production to meet the additional demand. In order to increase production, SunsTruck needs additional money.
In this assignment, you will need to help determine which type of financing option is best for your company and train your company junior accountants on the accounting cycle and financial statements.
INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Financing
The junior accounting team has assembled a Financing Report that (a) offers three options for securing the additional funds required to meet the new order; and (b) details the criteria Shaun, the owner of SunsTruck, would like you to consider when choosing one of the three options. Based on this report:
Identify which financing option you think is the best option for SunsTruck to pursue given Shaun’s constraints. Please explain the rationale for your decision.

Note: You should complete Steps 2 & 3 after reading the material in Week 5.
Step 2: Accounting Cycle
A junior accountant is working to get everything in order for the new financing and has come to you with a question about what do next in the accounting cycle.
Read the email the junior accountant sent you and identify the best next step to take in the accounting cycle. Please explain your reasoning.
Step 3: Financial Statements
A potential investor has been identified, but before it is willing to commit, it has requested information about SunsTruck’s current debt from the junior accountants.
Identify the correct financial statement for your junior accountants that will provide the investor with the information it has requested. Please explain to your junior accountants why you are giving them this financial statement and where the debt information is located.

 

Select a project topic where critical thinking played a major role either past or present and complete an analysis of failures or successes. Be sure to

address the following components: ◦Brief background of the event
◦Identify the failures or successes
◦A summary of the perceived strategic plan or lack of
◦An analysis of the critical thinking elements of the outcomes. Use charts and graphs to illustrate key points.
◦Identification of challenges and how issues were addressed.

This class is on the essential of Business Communication

Write a Causal Analysis Essay about a decision that you made in the past. Pay close attention to your analysis of the reasons for the decision,

which must be in the past tense. Do not use the term “reason” in your thesis or topic sentences. Remember that the conclusion paragraph is in

the present tense because you bring the reader up to date in the present.