Category: Business

 
i need the question to be answered in these guidelines please.

The Task
In an essay of no more than 1500 words, discuss cost-based pricing and two other pricing strategies in a competitive environment, briefly critically analysing each in the context of Johnson’s quote.

Learning Objectives
This task will help you to:
• Structure an academic argument
• Understand different approaches to pricing
• Collect, evaluate and use information from published sources to support an argument
• Develop your written voice as an academic
• Use appropriate referencing

Resources
• The chapter on “Individual Decision-Making” in Volume One and the chapters on “Pricing Strategies; Understanding and Capturing Customer Value” and “Demand and the Consumer” which you will find in Volume Two of the textbook
• Information in the Study Hub Online on essay writing and referencing
• Supporting information in the Weekly Learning Block
Notes
We will be checking similarity on this assessment.

What are we looking for?

To pass this assessment you MUST:
• Submit an essay that considers cost-based pricing and at least two other approaches to pricing
• Provide references for your sources

To achieve a higher grade in this assessment you SHOULD:
• Make a submission that clearly demonstrates understanding of cost-based pricing and at least two other approaches to setting prices
• Include some critical analysis of each approach in the context of Johnson’s quote

To achieve a grade at the highest level you COULD:
• Provide accurate and complete referencing using the Harvard system
• Include evidence of wider reading
• Use the work of credible and recognised authors to examine the arguments for each pricing approach
• Draw in real-world examples (referenced where appropriate) to illustrate your arguments

 
I don’t know how to send you a ppt!!!
Design your own research question and write a 2,200 word research paper.

Different speakers present their own point of view on their chosen topic in lectures. However, the broad literature might include alternative, sometimes conflicting, viewpoints. Choose a topic that is directly related to at least one speaker’s presentation in the current module LUBS3815 but NOT to your dissertation in LUBS3321. Review the debate in the extant literature and discuss whether you agree with the speaker(s)’s viewpoint and arguments. The final full research paper should provide a comprehensive account of arguments and counter arguments and concludes with a reflection of the limitation of the existing research. As research should be of relevance to user communities用户群 such as policymakers and managers, the conclusion of the full paper should also include a discussion of the policy and/or practical relevance of the chosen research topic.

Summative assessment: The final assessment takes the form of a full research paper. The structure of the research paper should contain:
The project title highlighting what the research paper is about.
Introduction
Literature review including the explanation of competing or complementing viewpoints of your chosen research topic and the full evaluation of past and present debates.
Conclusion including a reflection on the limitation of the extant research and the policy and/or practical relevance of the chosen research topic.
The final full paper will be marked according to the following criteria:

Quality of presentation including accuracy and appropriateness of referencing/citation and quality of proof reading
Understanding and applying theories, with the evidence of wide reading and critical engagement of academic papers and a demonstration of

 
The detailed requirements for this task are as follows:
Using data that you have collected form the relevant World Investment Reports compare, contrast and explain the significance of American and Chinese FDI in Africa since 2000.

Assessment Criteria
The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assessment task are indicated on page 1. The precise criteria against which your work will be marked are as follows:

1. Obtain and assess relevant data on of American and China FDI in poor countries from the WIR and changes over time.

2. Identify and apply theoretical concepts and frameworks for assessing and comparing foreign investment and to why those controlling American and Chinese find some countries and sectors attractive.

3. Consider the issues of economic rationality and political influence in FDI patterns.

4. Demonstrate clarity of writing, a good structure, coherence and appropriate referencing

 
You are requested to produce a consultancy report for a company of your choice which intends to pursue an internationalisation strategy regarding expansion into a particular country. In this report, you are only required to examine the business environment that affects the decision makers in the company about the choice(s) which they could make. You are to write this as a professional consultancy report suitable for a REAL business environment.

The report should have the following parts:
1. An executive summary where only the key findings and recommendations of your report are presented. (5% mark)
2. A clear analysis of the key global trends affecting the current and future developments of the industry or sector relevant to the company which has sought your advice. These trends could include issues such as demand, competition, supply costs, technological changes, environmental factors as well as key regulatory economic and geopolitical factors; (40% mark)
3. A clear analysis of the relevant domestic factors in the targeted country in terms of demand, competition, costs, regulations, cultural, political and ethical issues and other specifically relevant factors. (40% mark)
4. A set of actionable recommendations based on parts 2 and 3 of your report. (15% mark)

ORGANISATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR
SCENARIO
CAGLIARI IS AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT CHAIN THAT HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS. IT IS CURRENTLY LED BY FOUNDER AND CURRENT CEO ALBERTO DEMARCO. THE RESTAURANT HAS OVER 35 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT THE UK, PREDOMINANTLY IN 3 REGIONS IN UK: GREATER LONDON, THE MIDLANDS( BIRMINGHAM CONURBATION) AND THE NORTH WEST( LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER) THEY COMPLETE DIRECTLY WITH OTHER ITALIAN CHAINS AS PREXXO, CARLUCCIO & ZIZZI. YOU ARE WORKING FOR A LEADING MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY AND HAVE BEEN HIRED TO ADVISE THEM N A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ISSUES.
THE RESTAURANT SEEMS TO BE OUTSTANDING ON A NUMBER OF KEY FRONTS. THE MARKET FOR ITALIAN CHAIN RESTAURANTSSEEMS TOVBE SATURATED AT THE MOMENT WITH EVER INCREASING PRESSURE ON OPERATING MARGINS. YOU HAVESPOKEN WITH A NUMBER OF THE HEADD CHEFS AT CAGLIARI AND THEY DISILLUSIONED WITH THEIR LACK OF INVOLVEMENT AND KEEN TO REVOLUTIONESE THEIR SERVICE OFFERINGS AND TRY TO INNOVATE WITH NEW AND EXICTING, SASONAL FOOD OR PERHAPS EVEN ALLOW FOR EACH GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION TO ALTER TO MENUS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF RIVALRY, CULTURE IN THAT AREA.THE LONDON MARKETIS PARTICULAR, IS EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE WITH NEW INNOVATIVE CONCEPT SUCH AS ITALIAN STYLE TAPAS BAR OPENING UP, AMONGST OTHERS.
LEADERSHIP
THE LEADERSHIP STYLE OF THE CEO IS EXTREMELY AUTOCRATIC WITH STAFF LOWER DOWN THE HIERARCHY NOT HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COTRIBUTE THEIW IDEAS OR PARTICIPATE. ONE SRVICE STAFF MEMBER NOTED HOW “ SHE FELT DEMOTIVATED NOT HAVING THE LATITUDE TO OFFER CUSTOMESR A FREE DRINKS OR DISCOUNT ON THEIR BILL WHEN THEY HAVE HAD AN AVOIDABLE PROBLEM WITH THEIR MEAL”.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CULTURE
THE STRUCTURE AT CAGLIARI IS EXTREMELY HIERARCHCAL, DECISIONS ARE MADE AT THE TOP OF THE ORGANIZATION WITH LITTLE INPUT FROM MIDDLE MANAGEMENT, LET ALONE FROM LOWER LEVELS. THE COMPANY IS SPLIT ON A DEPATMENTAL BASIS WITH CONFLICT OFTEN ARISING BETWEEN THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AS PURCHASING, OPERATIONS, HR AND SALES& MARKETING WITH A RESULTANT LACK OF SPEED AND RESPONDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. THE ORGANISATION CULTURE AT CAGLIARI HAS EVOLVED INTO SLOW MOVING, BUREAUCRATIC CULTURE DOMINATED BY RULES& PROCEDURES. SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEND TO SET EXTREMELY AMBITIOUS FINANCILA TRAGETS FOR EACH DEPARTMENT WHO THEN SET STRICT OBJECTIVESFOR EACH STAFF MEMBERWITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT. THESE OBJECTIVIES ARE DEVELOPED ON A TOP-DOWN BASIS WITH STAFF HAVING NO INPUT AT ALL INTO THEIR OWN WORK OBJECTIVES, FINANCIAL REWARDS HAVE BEEN THE PRIMARY MOTIVATIONAL TOOLADOPTED BY MANAGEMENT, YET THIS HAS NOT HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT.
BOTH WHITE COLLAR AND RESTAURANT STAFF IN PARTICULAR, COMMENTED ON THE HIGH LEVELS OF EMPLOYEE STRESS, UNSOCIABLE HOURS, POOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND ITS RESULTANT EFFECTS ON ABSENTEEISM AND EMPLYEE TUROVER. HENCE THE CULTURE HAS BECOME QUITE DISPARATE AND DEFEATIST IN NATURE WITH STAFF SHOWING LITTLE AFFIILIATIONTOWARDS THE PARENTCOMPANY
TEAMWORK
FURTHERMORE, THEY ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS IN TERMS OF DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE TEAM BETWEEN ITS DIVERSE, INTERNATIONAL WORKFORCE; CONFLICT WITHIN THESE TEAMS SEEMS TO BE COMMONPLACE DUE TO CULTURAL NORMS AND MISCOMMUNICATION. FURTHERMORE, TEAM MEMBERS ROLES ARE POORLY DEFINED AND THERE IS A DISTINCT LACK OF BALANCE. EMPLOYEES HAVE ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THAT THE TEAMWORK IN THE PAST HAS BEEN HINDERED BY NOT HAVING CLEAR GOALS, SUFFICIENT SUPPORT, POOR COMMUNICATION AND LOW LEVELS OF TRUST AND COMMITMENT
PROFIL OF STAFF AT CAGLIARI
THE STAFF ARE SPLIT 65:35 MALE TO FEMALE, WITH LARGE PRPORTION OF WORKERS BETWEEN 25 AND 50. A LARGE PROPORTION OF THEM ARE MARRIED AND HAVE CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL. THEY HAIL FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD, WITH LARGE PROPORTION FROM SOUTHERN EUROPE, SOUTH ASIA AND AFRICA- ESPECIALLY WITHIN THEIR RESTAURANT STAFF. A SIGNIFICANT PERCENTAGE HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE UK FOR LESS THSN 2 YEARS WITH OVER FORTY LANGUAGES BENN SPOKEN BY STAFF.
IT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED THAT A NUMBER OF THE WAITING AND KITCHEN STAFF, WHILST HAVING THE ABILITY TO DO THEIR JOB, HAVE ONLY BASIC ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. STAFF SURVEYS INDICATE THAT A NUMBER OF THEM FEEL THST THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO TAKE ON ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES YET THE MAJORITY REPORT THAT THERE IS NO CAREER PROGRESSION PATH NOT DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT.
OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, A “ THEM AND US’’ ATTITUDE HAS EMERGED AS THE DIRECTORS RECEIVED LARGE BONUSES FOR THE INCREASE IN PROFITS YET EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVED MODEST SUCH BONUSES, DESPITE THE INCREASED COST OF LIVING. THIS TENSION HAS SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE ORGANISATION WITH JOB AND PERSONAL CONFLICT BECOMING MORE FRUSTRATED BY THE LACK OF BOTH INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC REWARDS. SERVICE LEVELS HAS DROPPED NOTICEABLY WITH A NUMBER OF DAMNING REVIEWS BEING POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES SUCH AS TRIPADVISOR.
YOUR ASSISTANCE IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO HIGHLIGHT AND EVALUATE KEY ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR ISSIES.
TASK
1- TAKING THE FOOD AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY AS AN EXAMPLE, EXPLAIN THE NATURE OF GROUPS AND GROUP BEHAVIOUR WITHIN ORGANISATIONS
2- IN THE CONTEXT OF CAGLIARI RESTAURANTS DISCUSS THE FACTORS THAT ARE HINDERING THE DEVELOPMENTS OF EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK. DISCUSS ALSO HOW EFFECTIVE TEAM WORK MAY BE PROMOTED WITHIN CAGLIARI.
3- EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON TEAM FUNCTIONING WITHIN CAGLIRI RESTAURANTS. USE THE LATEST CONTEMPORARY DATA TO INFORM YOUR ANSWER
PLAGIARISM FREE
USE HARVARD REFERENCING SYSTEM
USEFUL RESOURCES:
MULLINS,L,J (2013). MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR,10TH EDITION
GRIFFIN,R (2011). FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT
BROOKS,I (2009). ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR, INDIVIDUALS,GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS
THE RESOURCES SHOULDN’T BE OLDER THAN 2009

 
as what my lecturer said in the revision week, we have to answer the question as followed:

Organization structure: it can be distinguished by:

-ownership
-objectives
– size
-stakeholders
-industry

Organization structure type :
financial
multi divisional
Matrix
multi national/transnational
project based

Definition of each structure (and picture)

then advantages and disadvantages of each structure

table of comparison of structures

draw a structure, for example, functional structure;
draw the functional structure picture and discribe it
discuss advantages and disadvantages of the structure and creatively( advise and why )
*it is important to draw a structure

 
Purpose
To assess your ability to apply critical thinking in decision making and to choose a country and industry for your use during this class.

Overview
In this assignment, you will explore the decision-making process you currently use and the impact that may have on future decisions that you will make. You will also select a COUNTRY and INDUSTRY to use for this course and some of its assignments.

Action Items
1. Reflect on a decision you have made in the past that had important unexpected consequences. Were the consequences good, bad, or both? Do you think you should have or could have done anything differently in making the decision?

2. Write a 1-2 page business brief to your professor. Follow the Business Brief Guidelines. Use section headings appropriately. Your brief should include the following:
1. Description of the decision that you made.
2. Steps you used to make the decision.
3. Unexpected consequences that resulted from the decision.
4. Description on what you should have or could have done differently.
Standard Format for a Business Brief in the MBA Program

Students in the MBA program are expected to adhere to the following when completing a business brief.
1. 12-point serif font (Times New Roman or Courier).
2. Single-spaced within paragraphs; double-spaced between paragraphs.
3. Paragraphs are to be left justified.
4. 1-inch margins at the top, bottom, left, and right of every page.
5. No title page.
6. Place important points or details into lists. The paragraphs provide context for the lists.
7. Phrases not to use in a business brief, unless you have been asked/hired to specifically provide a recommendation:
I think…
I believe…
I feel…
In my opinion,…
8. Phrases to use or something similar in a business brief that are appropriate in any analytical discussion:
The data shows…
Research studies point out…
The analysis indicates…
Studies demonstrate…
Forecast indicates…
9. Complete sentences, correct grammar, correct spelling, and accurate punctuation is expected.
10. Absence of typographical errors.
11. Citations within the body of the text follow APA format. Note: Citations are not always required. Read the instructions in the assignment.
12. Reference list (if necessary) starts on a new page and follows proper APA format.
13. Images, graphs, charts, or other types of visuals are considered to be figures in APA format and must adhere to proper APA formatting.
14. Follow the business brief layout below:
Header: approximately 1/8 of the business brief
Opening, Context and Task: approximately 1/4 of the business brief
Summary, Discussion Segment: approximately 1/2 of the business brief
Closing Segment, Necessary Attachments: approximately 1/8 of the business brief
Brief Rubric

Criteria
Describes the decision the student made.
Proficient
Describes the decision that he/she made and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment.

Criteria
Identifies steps used to make the decision.
Proficient
Identifies steps he/she used to make the decision and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment.
Criteria
Discusses unexpected consequences that resulted from the decision.

Proficient
Discusses unexpected consequences that resulted from the decision and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment.

Criteria
Describes what the student should have or could have done differently.

Proficient
Describes what he/she should have or could have done differently and demonstrates solid ability to accomplish the assignment.

Criteria
Integrates established business environment principles into the discussion.

Proficient
Consistently does a good job of integrating established business environment principles into the discussion.

Criteria
Synthesizes relevant information and materials to provide evidence of critical thought.

Proficient
Consistently and effectively synthesizes information, which provides strong support to main ideas.

Criteria
Develops ideas with clarity and logic.

Proficient
Develops ideas with clarity and logic. Ideas flow smoothly from one to another and are clearly linked to each other.

 
Explain what information search means” in the context of my study.my topic is impact of emotion on consumer decision making process. A case of shopping center and traditional retaling areas in Turkey. Engel Blackwell & Miniard 2001 a) need recognition b)search for information c)pre purchase evaluation d)purchase e)consumption f)post consumption evaluation g)divestment. 2)And how the different stages of the information processing model relates to my topic? 3)Why information search is important? 4)How the emotion influences consumer decision making process?Why emotion is important 5)Strengths and weakness of the consumer decision making model. detail please 6)To What extent are consumer decision models applicable to Turkey?Engel Miniard model? IF at all is this expressed in your methodological approach 7)Strenghts and weakness of emotion driven model? please deta