Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.

Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.1: Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce
Skills:
2.1: Analyse the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of international business
Values:
3.1 : Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the international business context
Case study
Please read Case 3: “Economic Development in Bangladesh” available in your e-book (International business: Competing in the global marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.629, and answer the following questions:
Assignment Question(s):
What were the principal reasons for the economic stagnation of Bangladesh after its war for independence? Discuss. (Minimum words: 400, marks: 2)
Explain how the liberalization program in the 1990s enabled Bangladesh to start climbing the ladder of economic progress. What are the main lessons here that can be applied to economic development in other nations?
Bangladesh is dependent for its prosperity upon agriculture and textile exports. What are the risks here? How might Bangladesh diversify its industrial and commercial base? (Minimum words: 500, marks: 4)
(Minimum words: 500, marks: 4)
Important Notes:

This is an individual assignment.
All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
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What information about diversity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to others in ways that you may not have in the past?

COURSE WRITING REQUIREMENTS:
Expressing oneself with the written word is something we learn; good writing is something to work on continuously. Your written work is expected to:
Be technically executed (i.e., use appropriate grammar, spelling, and paragraph development and be free of typographical errors).
Be “written at the college level.”
Employ a formal writing style (for all of your academic work)
Meet the parameters of the learning activity.
Be well organized, clear, and concise.
Demonstrate well-thought-out ideas.
Be supported by information from the literature.
Provide citations.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Written Assignments are 1,000-1,200 words in length (4-5 pages, not counting the title page or reference page) and address the prompt given for that unit writing assignment (see prompts below).
The assignments are objective analysis; do not use first or second person (“I” or “you”).
Written Assignments must follow proper APA format and include a title page, in-text citations, introduction, major section headings for each assignment objective, a conclusion, and a reference page. (No abstract is needed.)
Written assignments must include support from at least three credible sources published in the last ten years. Credible references may come from:
the Deets Library
Open Source scholarly journal sites
Governmental statistical and other resources
Tribal or other indigenous peoples organization websites and publications
Credible religious, ethnic, and professional association websites and publications.
Consult the grading rubric to make sure you understand how your work will be graded.
Newspapers and magazines may be cited for facts only. Otherwise, newspapers and magazines, other websites, and other sources not listed above may not be used unless otherwise approved by your instructor. Encyclopedias and dictionaries do not meet the reference requirement.
Unit 1 Written Assignment:
Prompt:
What information about diversity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to others in ways that you may not have in the past?
Trends in immigration will continue to shape the demographics of the United States. The text identifies Monochronic and Polychronic cultural differences in relation to time. How do these two lenses impact how managers deal with various cultures/perspectives?
In what way does the media perpetuate stereotyping and prejudice? Provide examples to support your assertion.
In what way does the media help foster appreciation for diversity? Provide examples to support your assertion.
How might individuals and the United States work together to reduce prejudice and increase appreciation for diversity and improve the communication process?

Write your final mission statement and newly developed strategies for your classmates to review.

Keep every part in a separate Word file
Part 1
For this assignment, use the results of the survey you conducted in Module 4 (Activity 4.1, Part 1 attached down ???? ) , and address the following:

Submit the results of the survey

Assess the opportunities and challenges of the external environment (the organization’s customers or those it serves) for your selected organization. The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Include at least 3 customers of the organization.
Criteria for evaluating your analysis:
Input from at least three participants
Inclusion of at least 10 substantive issues identified in each SWOT category ( attached down???? )
Inclusion of issues that are directly related to the selected organization, AYSO

Part 2

For this assignment, use the SWOT category analysis work you began in Module 4 (attached down???? ) and address the following:
Submit the results of your SWOT analysis. The results should be organized into a format for inclusion in your final plan.
Your analysis will be evaluated based on:
Ensuring input from at least three participants
Inclusion of at least 10 substantive issues identified in each SWOT category

Inclusion of issues that are directly related to the selected organization, AYSO

Part 3

For this assignment, address the following:
Develop at least 3, but no more than 5 strategies (strategic statements) for your selected organization, AYSO
Submit the mission statement you developed in M3: Assignment: Activity 3.1 Part 1(attached down)
Base your strategies on the information you obtained from assessing your internal and external environment last week (attached down) that support the mission statement. as Activity 4.1, Part 1
Study the results of the SWOT analysis carefully
Watch the videos in this module to understand what a strategy is and is not.
Your work will be evaluated on how well you answer these questions:
Does the strategy support the mission statement?
Is it a strategy or does it sound more like an objective?
As an outsider, is the strategy clear?

Part 4

Write your final mission statement and newly developed strategies for your classmates to review.

Explain the meaning of each ratio and what the calculated results tell you about each of the companies. Refer to the calculated ratios in your analysis.

 

The purpose of this assignment is to calculate asset ratios, then analyze and compare them between two competitors in the same industry.
Review the most recent annual reports of The Coca Cola Company and PepsiCo and focus on the balance sheet and inventory note included in the notes to the financial statements. Calculate the following ratios for each company for the last 2 years using Microsoft Excel. Be sure you are utilizing the correct formulas and a separate tab for each ratio:
Inventory turnover

Average days in inventory

In a Microsoft Word file, prepare a memo to the instructor discussing the following. To access a memo template, refer to “Effective Business Writing,” located in the Class Resources. In the “Effective Business Writing” section on the Student Success Center, you will find a “Templates” section with a “Memo Template” you may download and utilize for this assignment. Be sure to include a minimum of one paragraph per company to support your findings.

Explain the meaning of each ratio and what the calculated results tell you about each of the companies. Refer to the calculated ratios in your analysis. Your explanation should consider how the ratios have changed in the last 2 years. Your explanation should include a separate paragraph for each ratio.

Summarize how effective each company is in managing inventory based upon the type(s) of products the company sells and the industry in which it competes. Include discussion about whether the inventory turnover ratio is increasing or decreasing, what is causing the ratio increase/decrease, and whether the total value of inventory is increasing or decreasing on the balance sheet.

Business Management: Leadership In Action: Reflection-Write a 650 word reflective and applied statement describing how team leadership

Write a 650 word reflective and applied statement describing how team leadership, inclusive leadership, and ethics and decision making, has affected your thought processes, development, and professional disposition.
*References. Citations. APA Format.*

Business and Economics-explain that there is no money in the budget. You hear about a grant opportunity.

Deliverable 2 – Grant Proposal Summary Assignment Content Question Competency Identify the role of music, poetry, prose, and visual art in the modern world and workplace. Student Success Criteria View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane. Scenario You have been asked to be on the town’s board of Cultural Affairs.

When you step into your new role, you quickly realize that the organization is in trouble; the other board members have been on the board for a long time and haven’t done much in recent years. They explain that there is no money in the budget. You hear about a grant opportunity.

Every year, a wealthy resident of your town, Mr. Brown, offers a grant of $10,000 to one local organization. In the past, he has never given this grant to an arts organization because, in the words of another board member, “Mr. Brown does not think the arts are important.” If you can change Mr. Brown’s mind about the importance of the arts in your community, you might just get the grant and be able to revitalize the town’s cultural arts scene!

Write the grant proposal summary for review by a few board members to be sure you are on the right track for the grant. Instructions Compose this document in the format of a letter to Mr. Brown. Your letter should include: two to three paragraphs using persuasive language. concisely written paragraphs using bullet-points if possible. a beginning paragraph that immediately captures the reader’s attention, using a story, surprising fact, or insightful quote. a complete but brief synopsis of the details in the proposal. the reason for the proposal and how the grant money will be used. NOTE – Be sure the documents display proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Business and Economics-Write a business plan on starting up a diverse salon studio that focus on alopecia and would include a special scalp stimulation service package to those who are in need of this special treatment.

Write a business plan on starting up a diverse salon studio that focus on alopecia and would include a special scalp stimulation service package to those who are in need of this special treatment.

Also be sure to include all of the following outline as follow.

The business plan should be a maximum of 10 to 15 pages in length, not including the title page, table of contents, executive summary, references page, or any appendices. There are 13 sections to write about, so each section should average about one page. Must be in APA format, including title page, one-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, page numbers, headers, in-text citations, and references page as needed.

The course book: Entrepreneurship The Art, Science, and Process for Success 4th edition by Charles E. Bamford Title Page Leadership Mission & Strategy Situation Analysis Financial Management Legal Implications Human Resources Marketing Production & Operations Exit Strategy References. Also you can use as many sources as needed.

Develop a 10-slide business PowerPoint for the economic issue you have been working with as your topic in the previous assessment.

For this assessment, you will develop a 10-slide business PowerPoint for the economic issue you have been working with as your topic in the previous assessment. You will then present this PowerPoint using Kaltura and submit the video. This presentation asks you to examine the feasibility and cost-benefit considerations of implementing a proposed solution for your chosen issue, as well as analyze ways to mitigate risks. Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

You may also wish to consult the Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations [PPTX] if you need additional guidance as you are assembling your presentation. Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria: Summarize the problem and the potential impact the health care economic issue has on you, your colleagues, your organization, and the community at large. This is an opportunity to tell your story and what the initiative means to you as a health care practitioner. Remember, this is a presentation. So, you want to be engaging and persuasive in order to build support for what you will be proposing to do later in the presentation. Explain the feasibility and cost-benefit considerations of your health care economic issue, as well as three ways to mitigate risks to the financial security of your organization or health care setting. Make sure to present at least an overview of the data and numbers you are basing your cost-benefit analysis on. Touch upon the ways in which potential risks could pose a threat to the financial security of your organization or care setting while you are addressing the ways to mitigate risk. Support your explanation with evidence-based research or scholarly sources.

Describe the changes or solution that you propose be implemented in order to address the economic issue. Include the potential benefits of implementation to your organization, your colleagues, or the community at large. Support your initiative with evidence-based research or scholarly sources. Explain how your proposed solution is culturally sensitive, ethical, and equitable within the context of the community and health care setting it will be implemented. Make sure that your changes or solution are not unfairly burdening or disadvantaging any specific groups. Double check that your changes or solution do not pose any ethical issues and are not culturally insensitive. Ensure that both access and cost are equitable across all groups in the community that the proposed solution will be affecting.
Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures and operation. Summarize the problem and the potential impact the health care economic issue has on you, your colleagues, your organization, and the community at large.

Competency 2: Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an effort to improve the quality of care and services offered. Explain how your proposed solution is culturally sensitive, ethical, and equitable within the context of the community and health care setting it will be implemented. Competency 4: Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and ensure the future security of an organization’s resources and its ability to provide quality care. Explain the feasibility and cost-benefit considerations of your health care economic issue, as well as three ways to mitigate risks to the financial security of your organization or health care setting. Describe the changes or solution that you propose be implemented in order to address the economic issue. Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards. Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

Assigment

Foreign investments continue to grow in the US. Do you think this is a positive trend for US businesses and consumers? Why/Why Not?

Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organization.

CAREFULLY
• The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:
▪ CLO3-PLO2.2- Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of the organization.
▪ CLO4-PLO2.3-Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
▪ CLO6-PLO3.1-Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations

Mini project
From real national or international market, choose an example of merger/ acquisition or, any other type of strategic alliance between two or more firms (mutual consortia, joint venture, licensing, franchising, value-chain partnership, …), and answer the following questions: (2marks each question).
1. What is the type of strategic alliance between your chosen firms? What are the reasons for this alliance? Justify your answer.
2. Do you consider that this strategic relationship is successful? why?
3. What are the different benefits (economic, commercial…) for each firm from this alliance?
4. Are the corporate cultures of these firms compatible? Which method is used to manage culture after this strategic alliance? Argument your answer.
5. What are the main difficulties faced by these firmsafter their alliance? Suggest recommendations to improve their competitive advantages.