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АNАLYSЕ А СОMРАNY ОF YОUR СHОIСЕ RЕGАRDING INTЕRNАTIОNАL MАNАGЕMЕNT ISSUЕS BАSЕD ОN THЕОRЕTIСАL СОNСЕРTS ОF MULTINАTIОNАL FIRMS АND SHОW HОW INTЕRNАTIОNАL BUSINЕSS СHАLLЕNGЕS АRЕ DЕАLT WITH IN THIS СОNTЕХT

АNАLYSЕ А СОMРАNY ОF YОUR СHОIСЕ RЕGАRDING INTЕRNАTIОNАL MАNАGЕMЕNT ISSUЕS BАSЕD ОN THЕОRЕTIСАL СОNСЕРTS ОF MULTINАTIОNАL FIRMS АND SHОW HОW INTЕRNАTIОNАL BUSINЕSS СHАLLЕNGЕS АRЕ DЕАLT WITH IN THIS СОNTЕХT

Requirements

  1. Conduct company analysis
  2. Review the relevant theoretical basis
  3. Identify the challenges faced by your chosen company

using relevant theories

  1. Recommend future viable strategies to address challenges

identified in terms of organisational functions

  1. Propose a research plan to identify solutions for each

challenge
 
Assessment Criteria
 Understanding of relevant theory/literature: 15%
 Application of theories/models : 15%
 Quality of analysis : 15%
 Validity of recommendations : 15%
 The precision, rigor and feasibility of research
proposal : 30%
 Presentation/structure/references: 10%
 
The structure of the report

  1. Introduction

-Brief description of your chosen MNE
– Very brief summary of key findings from your Porter’s diamond analysis and identify the sources of national competitive advantage of your chosen MNE.
 

  1. Theory

– a literature review of different challenges (Bartlett & Ghoshal and Hofstede)
 
Michael Porter’s Diamond Model: Sources of National Competitive Advantage
 
 
 
 

  1. Challenges

– Competitive challenges
– Collaborative challenges( Alliances, JVs, etc)
– Organisational challenges (International configuration)
– Managerial challenges
– Worldwide learning challenges
– Cultural challenges (Hofestede)
 

  1. Propose possible recommendations

-What strategic options are available for the chosen MNE from different international management functions, such as human resource, finance, marketing, research and development and product divisions.
 

  1. Research proposal—-DETAILS!!!

– Provide recommendations through the fieldwork — Sample — Data collection
 

  1. Conclusion

‐ Summarise the key challenges identified.
‐ Justify and recommend future strategies for your chosen organisation to address these challenges.
 
 
 
Recommended textbook
— Bartlett, C. A., Ghoshal, S. and Beamish, P. (2008). Transnational Management: Text, Cases, and Readings in Cross-border Management. New York: McGraw -Hill.
— Bryman, A., and Bell, E. (2007) Business Research Method. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
 
 
 
Referencing:
The first lines of paragraphs, except the first paragraph of the report, should be indented. End notes, references, appendices, tables and figures should be placed at the end of the report. Parentheses should be place around references throughout the body of the report -for instance, either Jones (1997) or (Jones, 1997). NOTE: Please use parentheses (), not brackets [] for the first level of enclosure. If it is appropriate to include page numbers, they should be indicated as Jones (1997, pp. 85-86). End notes, references, appendices, tables, and figures should be placed on separate sheets of paper and put at the end of the report.
 
Contents
The introduction should state clearly the objective of the report as well as the motivation and context of the report. The literature review should be limited to the articles, books and other items that have a direct bearing on the topic being addressed.
 
Headings
A main heading designates the topic of a major section of the report; it should be in bold and centred, with only the first letter of the major words capitalized. Secondary headings should also be centred; they should be in italics, with only the first letter of the major words capitalized. Tertiary headings should appear at the beginning of paragraphs. They should be in bold, followed immediately by a period. A space should separate them from the text that follows.
 
Notes
End notes are called “Notes”. They should be kept to a minimum, and they should never be used in citing references. They all should be placed at the end of the report preceding the references. Substantive comments should be integrated within the text rather than placed in a note.
 
References
A list of references or works consulted (alphabetical, by author’s last name, but including first names) should follow the notes at the end of the report. Students should make certain that there is a complete reference for every citation in the text and that the cited dates and the spellings of authors’ names in the text and references are in agreement. The following are examples of proper form:
 
 
Journal articles
 
Cosset, J.-C. & . Suret, J., 1995. Political Risk and the Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification. Journal of International Business Studies, 26(2): 301-18.
 
Books
 
Porter, M. E. 1985. Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance.  New York:  Free Press.
 
 
Chapters in edited books
 
Teece, D. J., 1987. Capturing Value from Technological Innovation: Integration, Strategic Partnering, and Licensing Decisions. In R.B. Guile & H. Brooks, editors, Technology and Global Industry : Companies and Nations in the World Economy. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.
 
Conference papers
 
Caves, R.E., 1990. Corporate Mergers in International Economic Integration. Paper presented at CEPR/Instituto Mobliare Italiano Conference in European Financial Integration, Rome, Italy.
 
Internet pages
 
Note that references to websites should include the hyperlink to the website and the date at which it was accessed.  Where the author is unknown to you, use Anon.  For example:
 
Anon. (2007), “Failing to Champion or Championing to Fail?” http://www.abc-xyz.co.uk/strategy/webpage.htm.  Accessed 1st May 2012.
 
Dissertations
Salk, J. E. 1992. Shared Management Joint Ventures: Their Developmental Patterns, Challenges and Possibilities. Unpublished PhD Dissertation, Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
 
Tables and Figures
The table or figure will be placed after the first mention in the text, as soon as graphically possible and pleasing.
 
Appendices
Appendices should include any data or additional information collected for the report.
 
 

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ASSESSMENT OF AN ORGANIZATION USING EFQM MODEL “GURNDFOS PUMPS LIMITED” Case Study

TBS 955 – BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ASSESSMENT OF AN ORGANIZATION USING EFQM MODEL “GURNDFOS PUMPS LIMITED” Case Study
The goal of the project is to provide MQM students with a practical opportunity to develop conduct self-assessment using RADAR methodology for a selected Dubai-based quality award winner/participant.
Marking Criteria

  1. Detailed analysis of the strengths of the company – 5
  2. Detailed analysis of the areas for improvement of the company – 5
  3. Detailed analysis of the site visit matters – 5
  4. Completed scoring templates – 10
  5. Power point presentation -5
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Report (Applicability of software)

Module Geotechnical Engineering
Code BEA_6_421
Title Coursework – Report (Applicability of software)
In the report you have to include the next topics that will be marked as is shown:
Topic Marks
 Brief explanation of the theory on what the software is based
(Introduction)
15
Study of the program code identifying which language was used
and the different subroutines. Where, in the code, different
aspects of the problem of slope stability are solved (Body).
20
 You have to study the software Slop Stability (STB) and learn how
to use the software, run an example created by yourself and
analyse critically your own results (Body).
40
 Based on your study, conclude about the quality and applicability
of the software for your company (Conclusion)
25
Marking criteria
The marks obtained will take into consideration the quality of the report and contents,
written English, figures, references and global organisation of the report.
An introduction is welcome as well as numbering figures and tables with references in
the text (see structure of the report in the next page).
Structure of the report
The information provided in reports needs to be easy to find and written in such a way
that the marker/reader/client can understand it. Reports utilise headings to divide
information into sections. The headings help the reader to locate relevant information
quickly.
The structure of a report and the purpose and contents of each section is shown in the
table.
TITLE PAGE
Mandatory
Report title, your name, module leader name and
submission date
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mandatory
Overview of subject matter, methods of analysis,
findings, recommendations
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mandatory
List of numbered sections in the report and their
page numbers
INTRODUCTION
Mandatory
Terms of reference, outline of report’s structure, theory
applied for the study
BODY
Mandatory
Headings and sub-headings which reflect the contents of
each section
 Study of the code
 Example and analysis of results
CONCLUSION
Mandatory
States the major inferences that can be drawn from the
discussion
RECOMMENDATIONS
Optional
Indicates any further work that needs to be done or
identifies the alternative you think best solves or
improves the problem
REFERENCE LIST
Optional
List of reference material consulted during research for
the report
APPENDIX
Optional
information that supports your analysis but is not
essential to its explanation
The extension of the report should be between 1200 and 1500 words.

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Assignment 2: Virtualize?-CIS 332

Assignment 2: Virtualize?  Due Week 7 and worth 160 points  Imagine you are a senior systems administrator who has been tasked with considering whether or not to implement server virtualization into your organization’s computing operations of multiple sites with a server count of more than 400.  Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1.Specify the most significant advantages and disadvantages that could be realized by the organization in adopting a server virtualization infrastructure. 2.Prepare a plan for implementing Hyper-V (or an alternate solution, such as VMware) as a solution for your organization. Provide a rationale for the plan decisions. 3.Determine the strategy you would use to explain the concepts of server virtualization to senior management so that they understand the concepts and can form an opinion on the solution. Provide a rationale for using your chosen strategy. 4.Based on your plan for implementation and the specifics of the organization of which you are aware, determine whether or not you should move forward with the implementation of a virtual infrastructure. Justify your response. 5.Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.   Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: •Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. •Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.   The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: •Demonstrate the ability to prepare, install, configure, maintain, and update a computer system for use as a server.   •Describe and configure secure systems, networks, and computing applications. •Analyze the creation, configuration, and maintenance of virtual servers, storage, and networks. •Develop a server migration plan to address and solve a proposed business problem. •Demonstrate the ability to configure and deploy Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP services. •Use technology and information resources to research issues in server environments. •Write clearly and concisely about server administration topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

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PCN-523 Topic 3: Short Answer Questions

PCN-523 Topic 3: Short Answer Questions
Directions: Provide short answers of 75- 150 words each for the following questions/statements. Do not exceed 250 words for your response. Use the textbook and any other scholarly resources to support your responses.
1. What does the term reliability mean in testing and assessment?
2. What does the term validity mean in testing and assessment?
3. Why is it important to have both validity and reliability?
4. In testing and assessment, what is norming?


5. Utilize your textbook to briefly explain each of the following concepts as they relate to psychological assessments/tests:

a. Standardized testing:

b. Non-standardized testing:

c. Norm-referenced assessments:

d. Criterion-referenced assessments:

e. Group assessments:

f. Individual assessments:

g. Scales of measurement:

1. Nominal Scale

2. Ordinal Scale

3. Interval Scale

4. Ratio Scale

h. Measures of central tendency:

1. Mean

2. Meadian

3. Mode

i. Indices of variability:

j. Shapes and types of distribution:

1. Normal Distribution

2. Skewed Distribution

k. Correlations:

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The American Criminal Justice is racist; it does not support equality for African American and Latinos as evidenced by the racial disparities in incarceration rates in United States Prisons-annotated bibliography

The American Criminal Justice is racist; it does not support equality for African American and Latinos as evidenced by the racial disparities in incarceration rates in United States Prisons-annotated bibliography
In my essay I will be writing about things like so please choose scholarly peer reviewed resources that have something to do with these topics. Also choose resources that help negate thesis to remain objective.
-slavery, Jim crow laws
-the war on drugs that aims at incarcerating African Americans males
-racial profiling
-frisk and stop
-population of African Americans in prison vs. Whites
-the criminal process and sentencing differences between African Americans and whites.
NOTE
An annotation is a summary and/or evaluation. Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources. Depending on your project or the assignment, your annotations may do one or more of the following.
Summarize: Some annotations merely summarize the source. What are the main arguments? What is the point of this book or article? What topics are covered? If someone asked what this article/book is about, what would you say? The length of your annotations will determine how detailed your summary is.
For more help, see our handout on paraphrasing sources.
Assess: After summarizing a source, it may be helpful to evaluate it. Is it a useful source? How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is the information reliable? Is this source biased or objective? What is the goal of this source?
Reflect: Once you’ve summarized and assessed a source, you need to ask how it fits into your research. Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

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case study about logistics and supply chain management in a company in Saudi Arabia-MGT 322

STEP 1- GROUPS CREATION:
Students may choose their mates and give a list of the members per group to the faculty member who will create a group wiki using that list. Those who did not choose their group members will be assigned automatically.
Step 2– project theme
Each group will propose a project theme:
· case study about logistics and supply chain management in a company in Saudi Arabia ( to be precised)
· a new concept or innovation in the field of logistics management.
· The creation of a new project and the presentation of the logistics strategies, plans and practices.
·  Supply chain  planning and control of selected company
· Managing the lead time and frontier of selected company
Step 3- information gathering:
All the collected information has to be submitted in the wiki of the group.
The group work has to be continuous by updating the information in wikis that are specially created for the assignment (at least 5 updates per student).
Step 4: report submission week 12.

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Correlation Study-The Relationship Between Nosocomial Infections And Mortality

Correlation Study-The Relationship Between Nosocomial Infections And Mortality
Topic: “Current Healthcare Issue”
• A Research Proposal MUST include introduction, problem statement, purpose statement, research question, review of literature, sample planning, methodology, statistical analysis with hypothesis, P-Value, Power of Sample Size
• APA Format
• Minimum of 10 pages excluding title and reference page
• At least 5 reliable resources including peer reviewed articles within 5 years should be included in literature review

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Current Issues in Public Policy and Administration Research Paper Topics-MPPA

Current Issues in Public Policy and Administration Research Paper Topics-MPPA
Research paper expectations: All work submitted must be typewritten and double spaced, using a 12-point font, with 1 inch margins on all four sides and properly footnoted. Plagiarism will result in a failing grade. The grading of the paper will be based on:
· Your ability to provide a viewpoint on the topic to back up your opinions provided with research materials.
· Clarity and organization of the essay.
· Appropriate citations and reference throughout the essay (footnotes, bibliography, etc.).
· Correct grammar, spelling and form.
· Unexcused late essays will be reduced by one-half a grade per day.
· The paper/essay should between 15 or more pages in length. Note: If you are using this paper for the MLA capstone requirement, it should be 17- 20 pages or more in length (see special MLA note below).
Suggested Current Issues in Public Policy and Administration Research Paper Topics
· Agenda Setting and Policy Making
· Privatization
· Public Choice Theory
· Intergovernmental Relations
· An American Fear/Loathing of Bureaucracy
· Organizational Studies and the Worker
· Civil Service Reform
· Inclusion and Exclusion
· Budgets as Policy Documents
· Formal and Informal Organizations
· The impact of reinventing government on public organizations
· Factors affecting employee satisfaction
· Decision-Making Theories
· Effective Communication
· Citizen Participation in Public Organizations
· Organizational culture
· Street-Level Bureaucracy
· Mentoring
· Discretion in Public Sector Organizations
· Alternative management styles within organizations
· Participative management
· Leadership within organizations
· Public service motivation
· Group conflict within organizations
· E-Government
· Technology within organizations
· Alternative organizational structures
· Motivation and performance
· Centralization and decentralization of authority
· Effective organizational communication
· Managing Conflict within organizations
· Relationship between organizational culture and merging organizations
· The impact of alternative employment relationships (i.e. use of temporary workers) on organizational behavior
· Administrative reform in China, Nigeria, Mexico, or another nation
· Administrative reform of the United Nations
· Aging population and the pension/medical care time bomb (in the US, Western Europe, or Japan)
· Anti-corruption strategies (foreign government/international non-governmental organizations would work best here)
· Civil service reform in developing nations
· New public management
· New public governance
Paper Organization Guidelines
Good writing is clear thinking made evident, but too often we find writing without enough of the underlying thinking. It’s seductive to worry about the external appearance of writing, finding just the right font style and formatting, putting off the harder work of reasoning out the underlying message. Any good long-form research essay writing requires an understanding of the key moving parts: including study justification, concept explication, and a narrowing down of the research questions. Organizing a paper clearly, with a clear logical structure, is a difficult task, given that most of us have been trained to write using simple word processor programs like MSWord with its inherent linear, stream-of-writing bias. That’s why I recommend writing with an outline as a tool to help visualize and easily manipulate your paper’s structure. That, in turn, helps establish a logical flow as you set out an issue and elaborate on key topics, and it supports inductive sorting and grouping of related points as they are developed.
Some suggested formats for the paper:
1. Polemic in Defense of Public Administration/Management
Your polemic is “an argument, especially one that is a refutation or an attack upon a specified opinion, doctrine, or the like.” For example, MPA students in Texas have written on “The Trial Court System in Texas: A Case for Bureaucracy in the Third Branch.” Your polemic should not be a blind defense of bureaucracy out of loyalty to your agency, individuals, or a doctrine. Rather, it requires you to confront the myths and stereotypes surrounding public administration and bureaucracy and to explore the utility and effectiveness of bureaucracy with evidence and eloquence. One can use Charles Goodsell’s book, The Case for Bureaucracy, 4th edition, as a reference.
2. Policy Analysis
This paper analyzes a significant public policy from a series of perspectives, including, but not limited to the following: 1) administrative, 2) efficiency, 3) social equity or justice, 4) legal & political; and 5) economic. Policy analysis originates in politics, channeling political conflict while building community. He also points out that policy analysis serves opposing sides. While cases and public policies may differ, but the following questions help you to structure a paper. 1. What is the policy problem? Define it specifically and present your problem statement. Make sure you are clear as to the policy goals. 2. What are the value conflicts? 3. What is the context of the policy (administrative, political, legal, etc.)? 4. What are the relevant facts? Describe what happened and the influential actors and their institutional contexts. Who supports the policy and who does not? Why or why not? 5. What public administration theories and analytical approaches are relevant for understanding and evaluating this policy problem? 6. Analysis: What are the central issues raised by the policy case? 7. Analysis: What are the major factors in the development of the policy, the implementation of the policy, or the evaluation of the policy? 8. What are the costs/benefits of the policy and which groups are affected? 9. What alternatives are appropriate for addressing this policy problem? Why are these approaches appropriate? 10. What recommendations emerge from this analysis? Justify them. 11. What are the conclusion and the political implications?
3. A Position Paper
A position paper is similar to a policy analysis. This assignment marshals the arguments in support of or against a specific policy, program, or issue. Normally, the best form for a position paper is to present the opposing arguments in their best light, and then expose their weaknesses. After that, the writer is obliged to offer a suitable substitute and argue why it is better. The conclusion should also point out why this issue is important to public administration and the role of government (or governments).