How can you determine if a resource or capability can be the source of a competitive advantage?(Do NOT use the following companies as examples as my classmates used them: Hospitals, HVAC service companies, US Navy, Military/DoD, Under Armour, Microsoft, Google, Starbucks, Amazon, Ford Motor Company, Walmart, Kmart, Pepsi, Target and Apple)
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The Director of the Asia Division has just tasked with determining the best line of cosmetic products to be used in the initial launch a year from now and the best location for sustainable and organic ingredients. The group leader has asked each member of your group to identify the following:
The product(s) (i.e. lipstick, foundation, eyeliner, etc.) that would be best for the initial launch based on market analysis
The potential percentage of net profit of the above products based on industry average for each product
Identify the best location to source the organic materials for your ingredients. The group leader has asked everyone to research where current cosmetic companies are sourcing the materials and provide an explanation as to why the identified location would be the best source for the ingredients.
Topic 3 paragraphs For India provide a breakdown of the cultural considerations the new director will need to take into account when relocating and bringing on a staff made up of local nationals.
Discuss whether the director should consider sourcing leaders from other divisions and taking them to the new location or focus on hiring local nationals as line managers, shift supervisors, and senior leaders
Based on best practices and analysis of current cosmetic companies, how would the director best structure the team? Indicate how senior leadership will be divided (i.e. Assistant Division Director (ADD) of Operations, ADD Finance, ADD Marketing, ADD Sales, etc.) as well as the structure below them. Consider how Operations is divided. There will be Procurement of materials; manufacturing, distribution, etc. Finance will have to consider the different accounting processes such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, and others. Marketing will focus on U.S. based marketing and global marketing and sales will need the same type of considerations. Do not just use these exact examples, but use these as a starting point and guide for your research.
After viewing , Using the Tools of Critical Thinking for Effective Decisions by Linda Elder and Richard Paul (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REW3uV18YTw), Construct a list of Six media organizations of various types and platforms (mainstream and social media; independent news organizations; film and documentary productions) that reflect critical thinking on one of the following topics: Discrimination based on Gender; Faith; Class; Caste; Race or Ethnicity. The Militarization of the Police; The Prison-Industrial Complex; The Health-Industrial Complex; Immigration; the Challenges of Public vs. Private Charter Schools; the Environment & Climate Change; the Local-Global Water Crisis; Home Foreclosures; U.S. Military Policy. * (refer to the MLK speech and the speech by General Butler on the reading list); The Urban Gardening and Food Security Movement; Community Building across cultural and social barriers. What are the similarities and/or differences among the various media?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REW3uV18YTw
What was the estimated population of California prior to Spanish settlement? 2. What factors are thought to have contributed to the diverse native cultural groups in California compared to native populations in other regions of the U.S? 3. What caused the decimation of so many Native Americans in California? 4. What time frames constitute the Native America, Spanish, Mexican and America periods in California? 5. What is the current population of California, based on U.S. Census estimates from July 1, 2017? (Go to link: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/ca) 6. What was California’s population in 2010, the year of the last decennial census? 7. What was California’s rate of growth between 2010 and 2017? Calculation: (2017 pop. – 2010 pop.) / 2010 pop. X 100 = % change or growth. 8. How does California’s rate of growth between 2010-2017 compare to that of neighboring states? (See link: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/map/ca/PST045217 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Be sure to view population data in map form. It is easy to make comparisons to neighboring states using map view.) 9. Since 1910, what decade saw the highest growth (%) in California’s population? How does that compare to population growth in other western states and the U.S. as a whole? (See Selby, figure 7.6 and posted powerpoint slides.) 10. What is population density? Describe the population density patterns across California. Identify the regions of highest concentrations. Why have people clustered in these areas? What regions have the lowest population densities and why? (See Selby’s discussion and Figure 7-24 and posted powerpoint slides.) 11. Compare the population pyramids for California in 1850, 1970, 2000 and 2010. What interesting differences do you notice? 12. How has California’s age distribution changed since 2000? (Use the CA Dept. of Finance Population Pyramid Tool posted to Module 4). 13. What is the demographic transition model? How does Selby use it to explain changes in California’s population? 14. Describe the broad ethnic diversity of California’s population in 2015 (see powerpoint slides and U.S. Census site.) 15. What are the key population concepts and statistics identified by textbook authors Selby, Walker and Lodha. Which do you think are most important and why? 16. Why is an accurate counting of the population important? Why might an accurate count be difficult to obtain? (See relevant report and article links posted to our Module 4 on canvas.) USE this link for discussion on number 16: http://www.ppic.org/blog/how-the-census-affects-state-finances/
Or you could pick a specific white-collar crime and diagnose the problems we have policing it. No more than 4 pages, use 12-point Times New Roman font, double spaced, and 1-inch margins.
In the Constitution of the United States it states that “no person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President, neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of 35 years and been 14 years of Resident within the United States.” These are very vague requirements for the person who will be running the United States. Basically, it is saying the person has to be a certain age and a citizen of the United States. I would like our President to at least have some type of political background who knows the rules of our government. A future President should at least know what jobs he or she is stepping into. If they have a political background they would be more knowledgeable on the Presidents duties.Discussion 2 Question:
Analyze the presidents functions as party chief and superpolitician.Charles Response #2:
The president function as the party would probably be to choose the laws properly and really analyze the pros and cons before making the decision. Choose what you not just feel but know will lead us to greatness or strengthen us as a country. Be fair with anyone and anything you do. Every choice you make must REALLY be thought out. You must also have public approval in certain situation so they can trust in you because trust me when keeping something so large or can be a threat to citizens lives, will cause a lot of serious long time affects. Going public a few more times than other and keeping in contact with them as well would be a good idea. Discussion 3 Question:
Contrast the importance of the cabinet and the Executive Office of the President.Angelinas Response #3:
Both the cabinet and the Executive Office for the president are equally important because one helps with the advisory to the president and the other helps with all the major duties. The cabinet is an advisory group to which the president turns to for counsel. Today, the cabinet numbers fourteen department secretaries and the attorney general. Some presidents have relied on the counsel of their cabinets more than others. But because neither the Constitution nor statutory law requires the president to consult with the cabinet, its use is purely discretionary. The Executive Office of the President is an organization that assists the president in carrying out major duties. A number of agencies have been created within the EOP to supply the president with advice and staff help. Discussion 4 Question:
Contrast the various sources of American law. Which of them can be said to prevail over all the others? Why?Angies Response #4:
The body of American law includes the federal and state Constitutions, statutes passed by legislative bodies, administrative law and case law. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. A law in violation of the Constitution may be declared unconstitutional and thereafter cannot be enforced. The state Constitutions are supreme within their respective borders (unless they conflict with the U.S. Constitutions or federal laws and treaties made in accordance with it.) Although the English common law provides the basis for both our civil and our criminal legal systems, statues (law enacted by legislatures) have become increasingly important in defining the rights and obligations of individuals. Rules and regulations issued by administrative agencies are another source of law. Much of the work of the courts consists of interpreting these laws and regulations and applying them to the specific circumstances of the cases that come before the courts. Lastly, case laws include judicial interpretations of common law principles and doctrines, as well as interpretations of constitutional provisions, statutes, and administrative agency regulations.Discussion Question 5:
Explain three ways in which the courts can be checked.David Response #5:
Our constitutional judicial system is one of the most liberated systems in the world. Courts can be checked by the executive branch, the legislature, the public, and the judiciary. During executive checks, theres a process called judicial implementation, which is the enforcement of judicial decisions in such a way that those decisions are translated into a policy. Presidents can appoint new judges and justices as federal judicial seats become available.In legislative checks, courts may carry rulings but are required to have the proper amount of funds to take out the courts rulings. A court may bring up the idea to improve something, but it’s up to the legislature to dish out the funds to carry out the ruling. Laws can also be rewritten. Congress or a state legislature can edit old laws. The new legislation made it more accessible for workers to win pay-discrimination lawsuits. :
Why should a companys strategies be ethical? In addition, describe why it is important to consider the Saint Leo core value of responsible stewardship when developing a strategy. How did your companys strategy exemplify responsible stewardship?(Note: Even though this assignment says locate an article and discuss, the rubric for discussion posts requires three sources to back up the writing. Almost all of the other students provided the required references besides the article)I briefly skimmed the strategies in the module. It doesn’t say much but talks about agents of change and social responsibility such as operating in an honorable manner, good working conditions, steward of the environment, etc… Mainly dealing with ethics.
How much health care should be provided to everyone regardless of cost? Should everyone pay the same amount? How much of the responsibility falls on individuals for their own health financially or in terms of behavior. Make sure you describe for the following as well:
1) Tell me the major schools of thought on this issue and demonstrate that you understand those positions.
2) Take a stand on what you believe is the right solution.
3) Convince your readers (and me) to join you in your position.Use this outline to delineate the sections of the paper (numbers 1 – 3). Six sources are required and 1 page bibliography required meaning 1 paragraph 2-3 sentences for each source explaining what the article is about. At last, MLA sources cited.
Read the article in the links provided, write your reaction to the article:- Write Two full pages
(not including a cover page), typed, double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font. You will write your reaction paper utilizing APA format.- Be sure to include a minimum of 10 feeling words . All feeling words should be highlighted. Do not submit a summary of the article or repeat the same feeling word In your reaction paper, be sure to consider these questions:
1. What feelings come to mind as you read the article?
*If you are having trouble identifying feelings, consult the feeling lists/chart (attached)
2. Where are these feelings coming from?
3. Have you had similar experiences?
Do the stories of Singh and Sucharitkul (Fiddling) provide different perspectives on the issues of cultural first contact and cultural relativism? Write four pages.