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Doing Business In Latin America:Challenges and Opportunities

 
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Dear International Doing Business in LATAM Executives:
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Please read the following Chapter(s) from our Textbook 1: Doing Business In Latin America:Challenges and Opportunities
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Week 5, Online Discussion Forum: Textbook 1, Chapter(s): 2 and 3
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and please, answer for your INITIAL posting and discuss the following questions for this reading:
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1. Executive Summary for EACH chapter.
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2. Which are the three most CRITICAL ISSUES for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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3. Which are the three most relevant LESSONS LEARNED for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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4. Which are the three most important BEST PRACTICES for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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I expect high caliber reviews with top analyses and interesting insights for this(these) Chapter(s) !!
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If you have any questions, please let me know.
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Jose Rocha
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Learning Assignment Guidelines
Please read our class syllabus section:
                 9. Course Delivery – Learning Assignments Guidelines – 9.2 On-Line Discussions
to double make sure what do we have to do in these discussions.
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Grading Requisite
In order for me to grade these discussions, you have to have your INITIAL posting plus
TWO additional SOLID and well supported postings to other people’s postings and/or discussions.
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Grading Rubric
This learning assignment will be graded according to the following grading rubrics :

  • “Grading Rubric for On-Line Forums and Discussions” and
  • “Grading Rubric for Writing and APA Style use”

located at our Canvas Learning Management System section:
Course Content: 2. Class Learning Assignments Guidelines, Grading Rubrics, and Peer Evaluation Forms
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Some Learning Tips for this Learning Assignment
Please take a moment to read and get familiarized with the following learning concepts:
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Executive Summary
What is an Executive Summary? How to develop an Executive Summary?
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According to the Writing@CSU | The Writing Studio at http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=76 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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An Executive summary is:
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“Executive Summaries
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Executive Summaries are much like any other summary in that their main goal is to provide a condensed version of the content of a longer report.
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The executive summary is usually no longer than 10% of the original document. It can be anywhere from 1-10 pages long, depending on the report’s length. Executive summaries are written literally for an executive who most likely DOES NOT have the time to read the original [document].
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Executive summaries make a recommendation. Accuracy is essential because decisions will be made based on your summary by people who have not read the original.
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Executive summaries frequently summarize more than one document”
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In addition, please find the following Good and poor examples of executive summaries at http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/report/4bi1.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
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Finally, please find a more comprehensive definition and know how about Executive Summaries at the:
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University Writing Center at Texas A&M
http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/Students/Writing-Speaking-Guides/Alphabetical-List-of-Guides/Professional-Writing/Executive-Summaries (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
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Lessons Learned vs Best Practices
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Tips for Turning Lessons Learned into Best Practices:
http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/tips-for-turning-lessons-learned-into-best-practices. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.php
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Using APA Style and Tips in Writing
You can find several readings and support material for your writing learning assignments and APA Style use at our Canvas Learning Management System section:
Course Content: 1.2 Using APA Style and Tips in Writing
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CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Read the pdf and answer the following
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Leadership
1.How does executive management empower the leader?
2. How does the leader empower her team?
3. Does she communicate clearly her vision and goals to her team and hospital staff?
4. What are the goals of the leader and institution?
5.Were changes implemented through multi-disciplinary collaboration, support, consensus, teamwork, or were the changes implemented through directives, threats, and autonomous single professional group actions?
6.Will the change stick? Why or Why not?

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Café Britt: A Costa Rica Pride

 
Read Café Britt: A Costa Rica Pride.
Answer all three questions using Chapters 1- 3. 

  1. What effect will a corporation’s emphasis on environmental responsibility have on its financial performance in both the short term and long term? Does this contradict the notation of maximizing the wealth of its investors? 
  2. What factors in the political, legal, and/or technological environments does Café Britt need to be concerned with?
  3. How could the international expansion opportunities best be managed?

professor says: “I will be evaluating your case for the level of chapter integration, analysis and understanding of concepts, overall writing ability and following the format guidelines.
This assignment is considered a formal academic paper; therefore, APA writing guidelines should be followed. Please make arrangements to see my during office hours prior to turning in your assignment if you are unfamiliar with APA format”
Format Guidelines: 

  • Typed
  • 12 point Font Size
  • New York Times New Roman Font
  • Double spaced
  • One inch margins
  • Between 4-6 pages in length.

***I have attached Café Britt (which you will read). however, you have to use chapter 1-3 for answering the questions from this book:
Luthans, F. & Doh, J.P. (2015). International Management – Culture, strategy, and behavior, (9th ed.,). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.

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significant principles of management communications-Research Paper

The Research Paper will be a comprehensive research review of the significant principles of management communications used to successfully achieve organizational objectives. For this assignment of a minimum of eight pages, you need to integrate material from the readings, multimedia, and class discussion boards, and also reflect on professional experience where possible. It is mandatory to include research from the classroom text as well as from six scholarly sources to support your views. Consider the validity of your resources carefully before using them in academic papers. Use at least one professional example to address the topics below.
The following components must be included in order for the paper to be complete:

  • Explain effective communication norms in a business setting.
  • Describe the role of interpersonal communication both as a manager and as an employee. What specific techniques have you used to overcome barriers to communication? Be sure to specify your role in the communication.
  • Explore the role of international and intercultural interpersonal communications in today’s global businesses.
  • Describe both verbal and nonverbal management communication.
  • Explain approaches for effective written management communication.
  • Analyze various approaches for engaging an audience during a presentation and encouraging active listening.
    • Describe effective methods of conflict resolution.
    • Analyze techniques for leading teams and group meetings.

Writing the Research Paper

The Research Paper:

  • Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
  • Must use at least six scholarly resources, including a minimum of three from the Ashford Online Library.
  • Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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written summary outlining the proposed research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, action, triangulation)

week 8 part 1

Week 8 part 1
Complete a brief written summary outlining the proposed research methodology (quantitative, qualitative, action, triangulation) for independent study project. 
Your summary will eventually be incorporated into the methodology section of your research proposal.
DO NOT USE BOOKS-INSTRUCTORS CANNOT VERIFY THOSE SOURCES.  Recommend you use articles from WU Library databases. (If you must use a book-copy/scan the selected content and provide that to your Instructor so that he/she can verify your resources).
Your summary will comply with the following general formatting requirements:
· Maximum of two (2) pages in length
· Typed using a 12-point Times New Roman font
· Double-spaced throughout entire paper
· Use a 1 inch margins
· Page header will include your title and page numbers
· Cover/Title page will include your name and the date of submission
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Common Counterfeits

Watch the two previous videos, “Made in America: Mexico” and  “Common Counterfeits,” to answer the following discussion board questions.
What do you believe is happening to U.S. businesses in Mexico and China?  What forms of competitive advantages do you see for U.S., Mexican, and Chinese businesses?  Do you believe all Cosco products sold in Mexico are “Made in America?”  Why or why not?  How can you tell if you purchase a counterfeit item?  Given the economic conditions, cultures, and legal/political differences in the three countries, how should U.S. businesses adapt, if they should adapt at all?  In other words, is it possible for U.S. businesses to adhere to their home country’s ethics and legal requirements in a foreign country?  If so, how?
Remember, if you refer to someone else’s thoughts, ideas, or words, you must include in-text citations and a reference page.

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critical element of a company’s operations management strategy

A critical element of a company’s operations management strategy is the efficient management and location of the company’s facilities. To take advantage of lower labor rates or easy access to raw materials and resources, several companies in the U.S. and Europe have looked to offshore operations including manufacturing, design, and customer service in low cost regions of the world such as China, India, Eastern Europe, or Southeast Asia. In recent years, there are indications that some companies are looking to reverse the offshoring trend. For example, from the end of 2102 and through 2013, GE moved manufacturing of appliances from China to Kentucky, and Lenovo opened a design center in North Carolina.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research a company with global operations. Based on your research, respond to the following:

By the due date assigned, post your responses to the Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, comment on at least two of your peers’ responses.
Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation

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Change Model Assignment

Change Model Assignment

Assume you are the Sales and Marketing Director for Sea Treasures, a small group of well-known retail stores specializing in exotic sea life and high-end accessories for aquariums.   The company has been in business for over 50 years, but the customer base is shrinking, sales are slow, and you are faced with reducing staff and closing stores.  Sea Treasures will be out of business within a year if innovative and creative changes are not made quickly.   After many months, you have finally been able to convince the owner that the only way to sustain the business and increase revenue is to create an Internet Website to sell the large inventory of aquarium decorator items (currently gathering dust in a costly warehouse) .  This will be a short-term, small scale change.  Six months later, you will expand the Website to sell live sea creatures such as tropical fish and small sea turtles online, which is a long-term, large-scale change.
You face many challenges in this transformational change initiative, beginning with strong employee resistance, new technology, and shipping methods.  Many small businesses have been faced with these same issues, and have made the transition successfully.  Consider the humble beginnings of Amazon, and look where they are today.  Selecting the best change model for this business, and implementing it step by step provides the foundation for creating an exciting new company.
In 3 – 5 pages, explain which change model you would follow for the short-term change and which you would follow for the long-term change.  Provide rationale for your decision and discuss the effects that these changes would have on the employees, managers, and executives within the organization.  Include at least three references and follow standard APA formatting for your paper.

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 CRITICAL ISSUES-chapter analysis

1. Executive Summary for EACH chapter.
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2. Which are the three most CRITICAL ISSUES for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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3. Which are the three most relevant LESSONS LEARNED for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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4. Which are the three most important BEST PRACTICES for EACH chapter? Please explain why? and analyze, and discuss in great detail …
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I expect high caliber reviews with top analyses and interesting insights for this(these) Chapter(s) !!

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Explore four different types of retirement plan

750 words paper
using a modality of your choice. Explore four different types of retirement plans. Identify the following for each plan:

  • What are the tax implications?
  • Is the plan employer sponsored or an individual account?
  • What are the payout provisions/penalties?
  • What are the investment choices and do fees apply?
  • Investigate what plan you have at work and include your thoughts about its advantages and disadvantages?

Format your submission consistent with APA guidelines.