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Case One: Facebook Moves into E-Commerce On the social networking site Facebook, users create profiles that allow them to connect with friends, organizations, and companies through posts and ads that appear in their personal News Feed as well as through Pages that are designed to help organizations and companies connect with interested users. And with more than 1.4 billion active users, including 900 million who visit the site every day, Facebook represents a huge potential online marketplace. Over the years, Facebook has experimented with many different features designed to help marketers connect with prospective customers—from banner ads to sponsored links to highly visual engagement ads that allow advertisers to show several clickable images or videos within a single News Feed ad. Although Facebook has incorporated ads for some time, it is now focusing more intently on tools that make it easier for customers to purchase something immediately based on an ad they see—ideally, all…

Choose any international company that has outsourced one of its business functions to a local company in their international operation (For example DHL’s use of a local Indian company for its inbound freight distribution in India) and critically discuss the benefits and drawbacks of its outsourcing arrangement with the local company. An outsourcing arrangement between the two companies should post 2010. (500 words)

NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 2022 Organisation: Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd Contest Name: NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 2022 Applicable For: South African Citizens & Permanent Residents Only Last Date: 31st May 2022 Website: https://www.nivea.co.za/about-us/terms-andconditions 1 What is NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition? 2 Eligibility 3How to Participate in The NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign? 4 Prizes of NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition 5Winners Announcement 6What is the Last Date of NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign? What is NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition? NIVEA Masterbrand Campaign Competition is organised by Beiersdorf Consumer Products (Pty) Ltd. The Competition is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only. Participate and stand a chance to win your share of R300 000.The Competition is open from 21st March 2022 and ends at 12am, midnight on 31st May 2022. Eligibility The Competition is open to South African citizens and…

2a.Ghana’s telecommunication industry has been through a lot of challenges with some companies folding out of business, this has called for a major stakeholder consultation on the way forward, key among the issues to be discussed was the business environment. Using your knowledge in management,  explain any five environmental issues that are likely to affect the operations of the telecommunication companies in operating in Ghana, explain the five internal environmental factors that might affect the survival of the telecoms operating in Ghana and what can be done to mitigate their impact, and also examine any 5 external environmental micro factors that would affect the business operations using suitable examples.  b.. AIT students have presented a petition to the management of AIT on the need to address lecture location issues, the university is considering three options, the setting up of satellite campuses, the provision of shuttle buses and the use of online teaching platform and…

Policy prescriptions. List the costs and benefits of the following hypothetical policies. The N.Z. government offers a $5 billion prize to the first drug company that develops a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.         (b)  The patent length for drugs to treat fatal diseases is reduced to five years, and all current patents for such drugs that are already more than five years old instantly expire.       (c)  The European Medicines Agency announces that it will instantly ap- prove new drug applications that have shown any promise in treating Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (also known as mad cow disease), even if there are safety concerns or if the evidence of efficacy is not conclusive.         (d)  The U.S. government allows patients to write themselves prescriptions on weekends, when physicians are typically not available.

What are the impacts on international shipping with the Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal water shortage. What needs to specifically be done? Outline:  Introduction Topics to be addressed Conclusions Recommendations Sources of Information

Using the case above, you are required to conduct additional research and write an essay discussing Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) in the time of Covid-19. Your answer must include the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Discussion: i. Discuss the concept of e-commerce. ii. Analyse the expansion of e-commerce during covid19 (at least three key points). iii. Do you think businesses should grow eCommerce even after the pandemic? a. Support your stance with at least three well-researched arguments. iv. Some businesses do wish to implement e-commerce, especially during this time of COVID19 Pandemic, but they worry about security issues. Advise on the security threats (at least three key points) that businesses and customers worry about and provide measures (at least three key points) organisations can take to manage these threats. (at least two key points) 3. Conclusion In conclusion, look at the major role played by e-commerce during Covid19 and advise on the effectiveness of…

In the texts provided about the major national/ international issues/problems and their possible approaches I don't wanna read the entirety text so can someone make summarize the major points of this text 1, SWITZERLAND HIGH COST OF LIVING IN THE PANDEMIC: The cost of living in Switzerland is notoriously high due to Switzerland economic stability and excellent healthcare system however due to the pandemic Switzerland is experiencing economic depression and the high cost of living in Switzerland affects the citizens of Switzerland in which many lost jobs , have lost sources of income, prices of essential goods increased and cannot cope with the high living standards in the country.  POSSIBLE APPROACH: This problem can be solved by the central bank of Switzerland and the government. Both, the central bank and the government need to execute expansionary monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policy respectively. Expansionary monetary and fiscal policy will boost the aggregate demand in…

Week 5 DQ1Technology and GlobalizationExamine the relationship between advances in technology and the responsibilities of global citizenship. Describe how technology has changed the way in which people pursue knowledge and how they address social concerns. Assess the challenges and benefits of a technical and global community, and recognize the impact of technological and global influences in your life.Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.Week 5 DQ2Reflecting on General EducationExplain what you have learned about the principles guiding general education from this course and the courses you have taken in the past. What are the most important concepts you have learned (a) from this course and (b) throughout your time as a university student? What are your plans for…

Scenario: Your group is a team of consultants who are experts in assisting organizations that want to set up a virtual asset exchange company. One such hypothetical company called Crypto Alliance Canada has contracted your team to assist in meeting the regulatory requirements to set the operations as a virtual asset exchange company in Canada. CryptoGuard intends to be a platform that facilitates the exchange of various virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies. The company wants to be a leading player in the Canadian industry, and as such the senior leadership of the company is committed to maintaining the highest AML standards while staying compliant with all the regulations, especially the FATF's global AML guidance. Objective: Your team is tasked with

Question 1 Discuss the type of roles that strategic humanresource management must play to assist an organisation to achievecompetitive advantage.

Instructions The European Commission monitors and investigates anti-competition practices, mergers, and state aid to ensure a level playing field for EU businesses while guaranteeing choice and fair pricing for consumers to encourage healthy competition. Applying what you have learned up to this point, you'll review an authentic application case study to explore the EU at work. Read the Chapter 9 Management Focus: The European Commission and Google case study (p. 283) located under the Political Structure of the European Union heading to complete this discussion. Research articles related to this topic and use them as a reference in your responses to the following questions: 1. Is the European Commission justified in its case against Google? Why or why not? 2. Why are the actions of institutions like the European Commission important to the function of markets? 3. How does the European Commission protect consumers?

Op1. What role do you think e-commerce plays in the extension and construction of the health industry chain?   what do you think is the direction of health industry innovation in the Pearl River Delta?

Using the case above, you are required to conduct additional research and write an essay discussingElectronic Commerce (e-commerce) in the time of Covid-19.Your answer must include the following sections:1. Introduction2. Discussion:i. Discuss the concept of e-commerce.ii. Analyse the expansion of e-commerce during covid19 (at least three key points).iii. Do you think businesses should grow eCommerce even after the pandemic?a. Support your stance with at least three well-researched arguments.iv. Some businesses do wish to implement e-commerce, especially during this time of COVID19Pandemic, but they worry about security issues. Advise on the security threats (at least threekey points) that businesses and customers worry about and provide measures (at least threekey points) organisations can take to manage these threats. (at least two key points)3. ConclusionIn conclusion, look at the major role played by e-commerce during Covid19 and advise on theeffectiveness of e-commerce during this…

Would standardization be advantageous for businesses?

You are the recently appointed expatriate manager of a subsidiary of a large multi-nationalenterprise, located in a developing country in Africa. Your first project is to re-negotiate acontractual agreement with a longstanding local supplier. However, you have been madeaware that the local supplier is in final discussions with a rival company to gain exclusiveaccess to the same materials, which are essential for your company’s production processand supply chain. Discuss how you would approach the negotiations with the local supplier.In your response, you should describe the five (5) stages of negotiation.

Carrefour Contemplating an Entry into India (Case #1, Notes) Overview This case introduces Carrefour s performance in the Asian market, specifically its success in China, its failure in Japan, and hence, the CEO s contemplation of future expansion into the Indian market. What lessons should Carrefour learn from the other Asian markets? The varying cultures within India, as well as the political atmosphere, the economy, as well as financial environments are provided in this case. India s current retail industry s performances, as well as Carrefour s competitors are also presented in order to help make an informed decision on the most appropriate entry strategy. Case Review Carrefour is a French international hypermarket chain, with a global network of outlets. It is the second largest retail group in the world in terms of revenue after Wal-Mart. In 1989, Carrefour became the first international retailer to establish a presence in Asia when it entered Taiwan through a joint venture…

1. Answer the following. • Discuss the growth of the market for 7/11, specifically in the Philippines. Cite situations in the growth of their market. • Discuss the digital transformation of 7/11 in the Philippines. What are the situations to prove this?

Mylan's Epipen from 2007 to 2016 How did certain laws and regulations make it possible for Mylan to increase the price of Epipen (consider both intellectual property laws and FDA regulations)? What were the results of the price increase, in terms of new competition from other companies producing epinephrine delivery products? Do these results (change in quantity produced, change in prices, availability of options) have any bearing on the ethics of Mylan's price increase?

give examples of short term solutions for the tame problems of the pwc scandal of 2023 ( linked to engaging employee voice by ensuring whistleblowing protection) and long term solutions for the wicked problems scandal of pwc ( ethical breaches in an international corporation)

Questions for Discussion:   What motives would the a company have to install the new technology?   What motives would the company have to delay installing the new technology?   Why might the companies in this region prefer for the government to impose new regulations?

Image: B2B/B2C Salesman in Japan, 1900 Question: What is the first thing you notice in the image?

Read the following text, and write a short title (1 - 3 words) which states the main topic The brand consultancy Interbrand publishes an annual list of the Best Global Brands, which shows that the worth of a brand can be much greater than a company's physical assets. For example, in the early 2000s, the value of the top ranked brand, Coca-Cola, was calculated at over $70 billion. Consequently, a company's market value (the combined price of all its shares) can be much greater than its book value - the recorded value of its tangible assets such as buildings and machinery. Brand value largely comes from customer loyalty: the existence of customers who will continue to buy the products.

What is a Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) and what are some of the common roles of DMOs? Identify some of the stakeholders who might typically interact with or be members of a DMO.2. How might autonomous agents have an influence on the formation of destination images for prospective tourists? Why might these autonomous agents be seen by prospective tourists as more trustworthy than marketing created by a destination marketing organisation (DMO)?3. What is an Explorer Traveller? How do they function as ‘influencers’ on the broader tourist markets?4. Why might tourism operators want to come together and work in partnership with their competitors within a destination? What other entities might want to work cooperatively in a destination partnership and what are some of the barriers and challenges for developing effective destination partnerships?5. Explain the characteristics of the Creative Classes. How do these relate to economic development? What are some strategies that…

you are hired as a consultant by Bermudez Biscuits Co. Ltd. to make ready a report based on the undermentioned criteria. You will choose a known Caribbean Company with information available on the internet, that does not currently operate outside of the region. You will conduct a comprehensive study of the international business environment, that is, the geography, culture, government, history, economics, and politics of a new country, outside of the region, from which you believe the company could operate profitably. Propose a strategy for internationalization. Looking particularly at entry strategies that could be utilized as discussed in the course. You will need to keep in mind the domestic realities of the company by conducting a situation analysis to start. You are also required to suggest an international strategy after an analysis of all strategies discussed in the course. There must be at least 12 sources. This must include at least 8 scholarly peer reviewed journal sources…

Scenario: Nowadays, many businesses were closed and their product(s) or good(s) that are not sold are stock in their store due to the pandemic. Think of ways on how to boost their sales despite of Covid-19 pandemic. Give example(s) of product(s) or good(s). (4-5 sentences ) What do you think is the best strategy to boost his/her sales? Do you think technology has a big factor or effect to increase his/her sales? Explain

Scenario You are a business development manager reporting to the vice president (VP) of business development at one of the largest life sciences organizations in the Midwest. While the organization has shown constant growth and profitability since its inception in 1999, the owners have decided that it is time to sell. Given the current uncertainty in global markets, the organization's board of directors is not convinced that this is the right approach. While work was underway to find a potential buyer, the VP called on you to join the strategic planning team to assess the organization's exit strategy and make recommendations to its board of directors. You have been working closely with your strategic planning team to make some initial analyses and recommendations to help plan for the sale of the organization. As part of the planning team, your first task was to select people from your organization to build a guiding coalition to help the organization transition during and after the…