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Discussion 1

Nguyen, T. T. H. (2017). Wal-Mart’s successfully integrated supply chain and the necessity of establishing the Triple-A supply chain in the 21st century. Journal of Economics & Management, 29, 102-117.

The article seeks to examine the fundamental concepts of supply channel used by Wal-Mart and how it has leveraged this to achieve a competitive edge. According to the article, supply channel systems are an essential component in every production and a marketing organization. Producers are not concerned with the increasing cost of production but put more focus on meeting the needs of the consumers such as the products delivered at the right time, the right location as well as having affordable products (Nguyen, 2017). The producer can decide on different supply channels depending on the ease and effectiveness of each.

The principal objective of any supply channel is to connect the producer of a given product and the final consumer. There are four main types of marketing channels required to reach the target market. For instance, selling directly to the consumer involves showcasing and demonstrating the product and services to the consumer. Direct selling benefit customers more since the customers get clear information about the product and, therefore, they are easily convinced to buy the products. Besides that, direct selling shortens the distribution channel and thus ensures that goods reach the customer at the right time.

According to the article Wal-Mart company uses an integrated supply chain. This has enabled it to sell its product to its customers from the different centers which are at direct contact with the consumers. With this, it ensures that customers are served well and also after-sales services such as free delivery. It has enabled the company to serve more than 250 million customers and even manage more than 1050 retail stores around than the globe (Nguyen, 2017). The use of intermediaries is another critical component of marketing strategy that involves wholesalers and retailers buying goods directly from the producer and after that reselling them to the users. The channel starts from the producer to the consumer with intermediaries such as wholesalers and retailers. Intermediary selling is the primary distribution channel used by Wal-Mart Company in getting products to consumers. While dual distribution implies to the producer or the wholesalers using different channels at the same time to get the product to the consumer. It may involve direct selling and likewise selling to retailers from which the consumer can easily access the product. As an intermediary, Wal-Mart is in one of the channels used by producers in getting goods to consumers cutting the distribution channels. On the other hand, reverse channel flows from the consumer to the intermediary to the user. In this case, the producer is not involved because the channels entail reselling of a second-hand product or commodities that are to recycle.

In a bid to ensure that products reach customers at pick up points on time; the company has used various logistics techniques. These include innovative

cross-docking logistics technique, REMIX technology, and satellite network. All these logistics techniques have improved the efficiency of distribution, and

the approach to dispensing the high-velocity goods.Nguyen, 2017)(With more than 3,500 trucks serving for distribution centers, Wal-Mart has been able to

ensure that products reach customers at pick up point on time.

Discussion 2

Bad Actors in the Channels of Distribution: Conceptual Clarity, Demarcation & Antecedents of Abuse

Reference

Baker, B. L., & Edwards, C. J. (2018). Bad Actors in the Channels of Distribution: Conceptual Clarity, Demarcation & Antecedents of Abuse. International Journal of the Academic Business World, 12(1), 1–8. Retrieved fromhttps://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=shib&db=buh&AN=130038939&site=ehost-live

Main aim of this research is to focus on positive relationships between the distribution channel marketing members. Destructive actions of channel members will have a significant negative impact on firms functioning and business. For example, there are several negative effects on workers who work under abusive management. Workers will not get encouragement from this type of management. This results in poor work performance. Employees feel depressed all the time at work and they will have less job satisfaction. Managerial abuse is harmful to employees and the consequences are harmful to organizations. Employees will leave the company if they face these types of problems. Organizations have to hire more people and spend more money on newly hired people training and other benefits. Other consequences of managerial abuse are less productivity from employees and increased absenteeism. (Baker et al, 2018. P1). I would like to share one of my previous work experience. Management was very flexible and employees used to spend 1-2 hours extra to give more productivity for company growth. After few years company acquired by some other organization and management was very strict about hours of operation and employees used to get over workload. Management used abusive language even if they find employees are coming late by 2-3 minutes. Few employees used to drive 50-60 miles one way to come to work. Most of the efficient staff left the company and the company hired more people and spent more money on their training for 3 months. That was a huge loss for the company in terms of money and productivity.

Abusive acts will have a harmful effect on partners of the business. Organizations won’t be able to reach their goals if they have abusive channel partners. Large business organizations like Walmart and Amazon always receive criticism in media for influencing the members of supply chain and marketing channels (Baker et al, 2018. P2). Punitive acts will generate solutions for problems in the supply chain. For example, enforcing late fees is a punishment but this is designed to provide deliveries on time. This is a benefit to all parties in the channel group. Punitive actions look destructive in the short run but will provide benefits to whole system in the long run. It is important to investigate from target perspective when studying abuse acts. For example, supplier perception to late fees determines supplier reaction either abusive or punishment act. If the supplier considers late fee as punishment, then the action is merely punitive (Baker et al, 2018. P4). Emerson explained power dependence relationship. If member A is dependent on member B, member-B appropriate behavior is required to reach the goals of member A. According to Emerson, dependence is a place where power resides. Dependence of member-A on member-B is directly proportional to member A’s motivational investment in goals mediated by member-B. Dependence of member-A on member-B inversely proportional to the availability of goals to member-A outside A-B relationship (Baker et al, 2018. P5). A few propositions have presented as follows.

  • Few basic incidents will be reported from less powerful channel member if the powerful channel member is more committed to the relationship.
  • Powerful channel member abusive tendency will raise as the threat of being caught declines.

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A 15-20 page research paper will be required for this course. The paper will be an organizational analysis of an approved security organization.

An example of an organizational analysis would be imagining that you are the security director of an organization — real or imagined. It would

include a thorough description of the organization. This would be followed by a discussion of the good, the bad, and the ugly of that set up and a

description of what would make the organization better. As the person in charge and with sufficient funding available, describe changes you

would make to ensure that the people and other assets of the organization were afforded adequate protection.

Note. Students should provide an outline of the Course Research Paper by Week 4 to ensure appropriateness of topic and clarity of

understanding of that assignment. This paper is to be provided to the instructor (posted in Assignments) no later than the end of Week 8. A copy

should also to be made available to each member of the class (in Discussions). The 15-20 pages are exclusive of the title, executive

summary, table of contents, and bibliography. The student could consider this paper as potentially an element in a larger “publication” which

he/she may be preparing.

Elements of the Course Research Paper:

Include an Executive Summary of approximately 1 page in length.

Describe a security operation/organization. This may be the security directorate of a major corporation, military activity, guard force

management business, or similar program.

Describe the security mission, roles, and responsibilities. Include a description of the corporate leadership, Board of Directors, etc.

Provide a budget to clearly indicate where and why the company’s money should be spent. Be prepared to justify the budget to whomever

holds the purse strings. Describe how the security program enhances corporate revenue.

Provide an explanation of the manpower requirements and associated costs for the security organization.

Describe the use of proprietary vs. outsourced efforts.

What threats and vulnerabilities are applicable to the organization?

Describe sensors, alarms, and entry control required for the facility.

Indicate what it is about your program management that enhances the overall corporation business environment. Another way to view this

item is to explain why and to what extent your organization is an asset rather than a liability to the corporation..

Conclude with a discussion of management principles/theories from which the organization would benefit, if they were implemented.

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3 chapter exam

Chapter 9: Muscular Fitness/Strength & Endurance

ch 10 Aerobic Fitness Training

ch 11 Muscular Fitness Training/Lifetime Mobility

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Instructions

For this assignment, you will read a case and answer a series of questions concerning an analysis of ethical considerations governing marketing practices, as leaders are responsible for such endeavors. Begin by reading the following case, which can be located within the Business Source Complete database of the CSU Online Library.

Datamonitor. (2010, July). Ambush marketing case study: Successfully leveraging high-profile events to raise brand profile.

Then, draft a two-page paper by addressing each of the following items:

  • In your own words, how would you describe “ambush marketing”? Include two examples with your description.
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages (risks and consequences) of ambush marketing?
  • What was Bavaria Beer hoping to achieve through its ambush marketing tactics?
  • Would you consider Bavaria Beer’s ambush marketing an unethical practice or simply a competitive strategy? Explain.
  • Can ambush marketing be both intentional and unintentional? Explain.
  • As a leader of an organization, would you allow the practice of ambush marketing? Explain.

Be sure to demonstrate a clear analysis as you address each question. Use APA style to format your assignment. For assistance in formatting your paper, refer to the Citation Guide. You are not required to complete additional research for this assignment; however, if you do, use APA Style to cite your sources.

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Personal Philosophy of Nursing Essay

The essay is to be typewritten and double-spaced (1,000 words) and should include the following:

1. Introduction that includes who you are and where you practice nursing

2. Definition of nursing

3. Assumptions or underlying beliefs

4. Definitions and examples of the major domains of nursing

5. Summary that includes answers to the following questions: a. How are the domains connected? b. What is your vision of nursing for the future? c. What are the challenges that you will face as a nurse? d. What are your goals for professional development?

Grading Criteria for the Philosophy of Nursing Essay:

Introduction 10%

Definition of nursing 20%

Assumptions or underlying beliefs 20%

Definitions of major domains of nursing 25%

Summary 10%

Organization, focus, grammar, spelling,

punctuation, and usage (writing rubric) 10%

APA 5%

Total 100%

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I attatch it you can go through it

It is about Budgeting

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Work on the first part of the short project. See attached file.

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two to three paragraphs, MLA format when citing.

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1,000 word book review. Contain a short summary, a personal response, a discussion of the books strengths and weaknesses. Application if the book in your life.

Follow guidelines CAREFULLY. Due on 4/14/201

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My agency is Crisis house , here is a website for one of the crisis houses https://www.crisishouse.com/

The Prompt is :

You are responsible to write a volunteer placement term paper is a combination of your experience and observations, along with reflections on the textbook class lectures, and small group discussions. Students are expected to use a minimum of 3 quotations/citations from the readings to define and support the use of social work theories, approaches, values, and practice methods in this term paper.

– For me The paper will be about my experience at the Crisis House, you can find all the info online.I know the paper is mostly about my experience but I can summarize my experience to you so you can use it in the paper.

MY EXPERIENCE : I worked for 40 hours at the crisis house, which was a non profit organization, I learned that the crisis house helps homeless, low income, domestic violence victims, single parents, child abuse and neglects,..etc. The crisis house has alot of programs, each program is responsible to help one of the previous problems. A lot of donations were made such as food, clothes, heigenes. The crisis house provides a place for the homeless to shower, to eat,to get clothes from. The crisis house also provides a program that can provide shelters for homeless.

Try to make more stuff like the above to make the paper look better.

Please note: All term papers must be word processed in APA format and between 6-7 pages NOT including the Title Page and References. All textbook quotations must cite the textbook source, not the chapter outline packet. In addition, there should NOT be any client identifying information within the paper. Each paper is to address the following:

-Agency Introduction

Briefly describe the agency and their mission statement. You can research about the crisis house since it is te agency i picked.

Describe the target population in detail, including pertinent information related to age, gender, socio-economic status, race, culture, ethnicity, etc.

Does the agency respect self-determination? Describe how the agency does or does not uphold self-determination.

Give one specific example to support your point of view. For the example you can make up your own since I could no find one.

-Theories and Interventions

-Social Work Theories and Approaches

Choose two of the following social work theories or approaches and apply them to the work being done at the agency. Give at least one specific example for each theory to illustrate your applications.

1) The Strengths Perspective, 2) Ecological Systems Theory, 3) Systems Theory, 4) Person-in-the-Environment

Social Work Interventions

Choose at least one social work interventions from your observations of staff or your own volunteer work at the agency and give at least one example of the intervention.

1) Individual Casework, 2) Case Management, 3) Individual or family counseling, 4) Group work, 5) Client advocacy, 6) Community organizing (to include outreach work and attempts to change social policy or legislation)

-Effectiveness of the Interventions

Were these interventions effective or ineffective? Why or why not?

-Be sure to support your statements with at least one example from each of the interventions that you have chosen.

-Reflections

-Recommendations for the Agency

What changes would you suggest to make this agency more successful at delivering services? Give one example.

Formatting Requirements

6-7 pages in length

Formatting: 1 inch margins, page numbers, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman and Word processed

APA Specific Format: Title Page with Running Head, Reference page, Quotations/Citations properly formatted, In text citations match Reference page

Use only this book for for 3 quotes or citation.

https://books.google.com/books?id=DB5TCwAAQBAJ&lpg…