Critically discuss the Core drivers of globalization 1. Discuss the core drivers of globalization as identified by Dye & Stephenson (2010), with respect to logistics. Which have the greatest effect on the logistics function? What effect do the others have? Are these effects mainly positive, negative, or a mixture of both? Explain. 2. Rodrigue (2012) … Read more
Develop and discuss a strategy of spending from an organisation Select a category of spend from your organisation. Develop and discuss a strategy using the knowledge gained from this programme which could form the basis of a formal commercial negotiation. Your assignment should include an explanation of the key facts, data and approaches that you … Read more
Suggest suitable control elements that may mitigate the impact of the risks on the firm. Scenario: You are a senior auditor in the firm of BG Partners. The firm has decided to take on a new client and has requested you to compile a risk assessment report on the firm, as part of the initial stage … Read more
What are economies of scale 1. What are economies of scale? In what market types (i.e. perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition) are economies of scale most important? Why? (10 marks) 2. Based on the article above and some limited research what type of market form you think the airline industry in Australia was in … Read more
Select a country in comparison with KSA in relation to the factor endowment theory. In a critical essay, For each country, discuss: What is the impact of resource endowments on comparative advantage? Is this theory a good predictor of trade patterns? What additional trade theories can be applied? Explain their main insights and challenges. As … Read more
Discuss the anticompetitive behavior that companies engage in Identify one example within the last year of a large company that has (or might be) engaged in anticompetitive behavior and what type. Suggest three ways that this behavior could be viewed as either a Horizontal or Vertical restraint of trade. Be sure to explain and define … Read more
Explain economic principles and their applications in the real world Explain economic principles and their applications in the real world. Summarize the different types of market structures and the role of government in economics. In the workplace, we are often asked to create “briefs.” A brief provides a snapshot, or short, written summary, of a … Read more
Discuss the possible causes of the financial crisis. Do you think GFC could be repeated again? Explain the scale and impact of GFC in economies of different countries including your own country. Identify some of the actual or proposed reforms which have eventuated. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) is the most significant worldwide economic catastrophe … Read more
What is the impact of emotional labour in the retail industry? Assignment extract: Question 1: What do you think case tells you about the impact of emotional labour in the retail industry? Question 2 : Do you think that this case presents a credible account of how emotional labour is conceptualized? Answer preview: Word: 1,300
What are the new requirements to remain competitive in the market place? Considering the changing competitive environment to remain competitive in the market place. Recommend Manufacturing Strategies for April Pumps for both their Agricultural and Industrial Pumps. Compare and contrast how the requirements for the two ranges vary and influence the strategic operational decisions made. … Read more