Describe value adding support strategies.
· Case 19: Deere & Company in 2014: Its International Strategy in the Agricultural, Construction, and Forestry Equipment Industry (pages CA 285-CA 294) Complete a short Written Case Analysis (1-2 pages, not including a title page and references page) · Identify the pertinent issues their unique growth and implementation strategies from a global strategy regarding your chosen case. · Perform an analysis and evaluation highlighting their competitive advantages compared to their competition. · Propose a short action plan or recommendations based on that competitive advantage.
1-Is the “Efficient Market Theory” still viable and reliable in today’s market? • Do alternatives exist? • Has it been changed and/or undermined by changes to the markets? Question 2-You are a money manager and have been asked to formulate a portfolio for clients today: (Pick one scenario or create your own) 1. Who are in their mid-20s and want to invest for their retirement at age 65 a. Long term risk, return and opportunity b. Fossil fuels will not be used as much-investment implications c. Index-ride it out 2. Who are in their mid-20s and want to buy a house a. Fixed income? Maybe safe blue-chip stocks 3. Who are 62 years old and would like to retire in 5 years a. Fossil fuels may still be a part of the portfolio, initially b. Returns on fixed income? 4. Who are 30 years old with two children ages 3 and 6 and want to save for college tuition What factors, trends, e.g., demographics, regulatory, political, etc. do you need to consider today when allocating assets and creating a portfolio?
1. Read the Criterion Reference Assessment (CRA) sheet featured on the last two pages of this document. Proposal 2. Choose one relevant topic and one relevant method to study this subject matter. Choose one of the Topics: -Privacy and Digital Media -Mis/Dis/Mal Information -Misattribution on Short Video Platforms -Algorithmic Cultures with one Method: -The Walkthrough Method -Digital Ethnography -Media Verification -Ranking Cultures -Others 3. Use the following questions to help you build your proposal: a. What is the current state of your chosen subject matter/topic? b. Why is your chosen method a good option to study your topic? What would be ethical best practices in the context of your project? c. What significant outcomes could this research contribute to understanding and addressing real-world problems? 4. Support your arguments using academic literature, and other relevant sources of information. –Assessment Requirements This assessment task must be presented as a report that includes the following components: • Literature review: Overview of the current state of your chosen subject matter/topic; • Method: Description of the method, justification about its suitability to study the topic; and a reflection on ethical best practices; • Discussion: Reflection on the relevant outcomes this research could contribute to understanding and addressing real-world problems; Reference list: Use APA referencing style for citing academic literature Please use the template uploaded. let me know what is your chosen topic so I send you some of the reading ****You must base your work on the marking rubric uploaded with an accuracy of 100%.
1. Apply the EFQM Business Excellence model, using relevant theory and concepts learnt on the module, to one organisation of your choice. Draw on your analysis to identify and capture strengths and areas for improvement to the chosen organisation Criterion 4 – Partnerships & Resources: i. How well do they build sustainable relationships with their partners & suppliers? ii. Do they manage their buildings, equipment and resources in a sustainable way? Criterion 5 – Processes, Products and Services: i. Have they defined the key processes required to deliver their strategy? ii. Do they develop new, innovative products and services? 2. Based on your analysis, offer and justify one operations/supply chain management strategy that the chosen organisation could pursue to drive business excellence Some advice on developing your strategy in Q2 You may wish to use the RADAR elements to help you address questions 2. This may also influence the key points raised in your executive summary. RADAR Strategy element Result What would success look like from this strategy? Approach Describe what the strategy looks like in terms of an approach or approaches? Deployment What specific steps would chosen organisation take to deliver this strategy/approach? Assessment & How would chosen organisation ensure the approach stays Refinement on track? What else would they need to consider? Who else could they learn from? Advice on the practical application of theory. This includes a need to conduct your own research into the key themes underpinning the questions above using the academic literature (e.g. journal articles and other credible sources). You will need to briefly introduce your chosen organisation to familiarise the reader with the appropriate context. There are no marks for detailed background to the company. You are being assessed on your reflections, interpretation and application of theory in practice and analytical reasoning using accepted academic practice and literature. Key sections with suggestions as to word count Contents Approximate Weighting Word Count 1. Executive summary 200 2. Brief summary and critique of the EFQM 200 Business Excellence model. 3. Application of the EFQM Business Excellence 1300 model Criterion 4 and 5 and theory in the context of the chosen organisation 4. Justification of supply chain/operations 800 strategy 5. Bibliography (not included in the word count)