Compensation Plan Part 3

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Purpose: 

Through the completion of the three-part Compensation Plan Project, students will create a compensation plan for a position in a hypothetical organization. To be effective, they will evaluate the strategic implications various compensation philosophies have on an organization. They will also analyze the various forms of employee benefits and the key components of constructing a benefits compensation plan. In addition, students will evaluate the impact the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and other laws have on the compensation practices of an organization. 

Part III: Pay-for-Performance and Employee Benefits

Continuing with the same position discussed in Part I and II of this project, determine recommendations for individual pay within the scope of pay-for-performance. 

(200-300 words) Discuss how you will link the hypothetical organization’s strategy to pay-for-performance and performance management. Include the following in your discussion:

The behaviors that are most important based on the corporate goals. 

How you will ensure equity and fairness in the pay-for-performance plan. 

How you will ensure compliance with existing laws.

(400-500 words) Outline the pay-for-performance plan for this position. Include a discussion on each of the following types of plans and whether or not they are appropriate for this position in this organization:

Short term pay-for-performance plans

Team incentive plans

Long-term incentive plans

(100-150 words) Describe how you will use performance appraisals in compensation decisions.

Discuss the use of performance metrics.

Determine the philosophy for merit guidelines.

Continuing with the same position discussed in Part I and II of this project, determine an employee benefits plan.  (200-300 words) Discuss the components to be considered in your overall benefit plan. Include the following in your discussion:

Employer factors such as total compensation costs, cost of benefits, competitor offerings, role of benefits, and legal requirements. 

Employee factors such as equity/fairness and personal needs.  

How you will manage cost containment.

(100-150 words) Provide a checklist that ensures you are including all legally required benefits.

(400-500 words) Discuss your design options and choices for a legal and balanced approach to employee benefits. Include in your discussion the four primary categories of employee benefits:

Retirement and savings plans

Life Insurance

Medical benefits

Miscellaneous benefits

Format: 

Each section of the Compensation Plan Project should be prepared in APA format including a title page, section headers, in-text citations, and a reference page. A minimum of three professional and reputable sources are required for this section of the project. 

Part III of this project will be 3-4 pages of body (1400-1900 words) plus title page and reference page. 

Jane Smith’s Investment Decision Finance analysis case

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1. Given the limited information provided in the case, assume that you are Jane Smith, and complete the Sample Investor Questionnaire. Using the results of the questionnaire, describe the investor profile and asset allocation that are appropriate for Jane. Which asset mix proposal is most consistent with the results of the questionnaire? 

2. Using information provided in the case, the results of your questionnaire, the additional readings provided for this assignment, and the chapter 1 reading, develop an Investment Policy Statement for Jane Smith. 

3. Calculate the projected total return for portfolio “A”. Show your calculation. Critique the appropriateness for Smith’s portfolio of the asset mix in “A”. Explain three reasons as to why portfolio “A” may be appropriate or inappropriate. 

 

Which portfolio(s), “B” through “E”, meet Smith’s return and risk objectives? Which portfolio mix (“B” through “E”) would you recommend? Explain at least three reasons as to why you would recommend this portfolio. 

5. Construct a strategic asset allocation policy for the portfolio you recommended. Using information provided in the case, the additional readings provided for this assignment, and the chapter 9 reading, explain at least three factors that you would need to consider when developing a strategic asset allocation policy. A sample strategic asset allocation policy is provided below. 

Question file in the first one called investment decision

case material in the second one called EXTERNALCP

there are a total of 5 question

grading rubric in the third

no copy and plagiarism, it is not an article writing

BUS270 U2 IP

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Assignment Details:

1 page and a half length

Assignment Objectives

Employ ethical principles in the decision-making process.

Consider the following scenario:

You are shopping in the grocery store when you see a woman with a baby start stealing jars of baby food.

Using the ethical decision-making model that you have been introduced to this in this course, respond to the following questions:

  • What are the circumstances (facts)? 
  • What actions do you have available (alternatives)? 
  • What have you decided to do? (choice) 
  • What do you expect the outcome to be?

Individual Project Rubric

The Individual Project (IP) Grading Rubric is a scoring tool that represents the performance expectations for the IP. This Individual Project Grading Rubric is divided into components that provide a clear description of what should be included within each component of the IP. It’s the roadmap that can help you in the development of your IP. 

ExpectationPoints PossiblePoints EarnedCommentsAssignment-Specific: Identify relevant facts and circumstances of the case.

35

Assignment-Specific: Summarize available alternatives.

35

Assignment-Specific: Identify the choice that was made.

30

Organization: Assignment presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic.

15

Professional Language: Assignment contains accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors. 

10

Total Points

125

Total Points Earned

C++ program

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C++ USE TEMPLATE BELOW!

PROBLEM:

You run four computer labs. Each lab contains computer stations that are numbered as shown in the table below:

Lab Number

Computer Station Numbers

1

1–5

2

1–6

3

1–4

4

1–3

Each user has a unique five-digit ID number. Whenever a user logs on, the user’s ID, lab number, and the computer station number are transmitted to your system. For example, if user 49193 logs onto station 2 in lab 3, then your system receives (49193, 2, 3) as input data. Similarly, when a user logs off a station, then your system receives the lab number and computer station number.

Write a computer program that could be used to track, by lab, which user is logged onto which computer. For example, if user 49193 is logged into station 2 in lab 3 and user 99577 is logged into station 1 of lab 4, then your system might display the following:

Lab Number Computer Stations

1          1: empty 2: empty 3: empty 4: empty 5: empty

2          1: empty 2: empty 3: empty 4: empty 5: empty 6: empty

3          1: empty 2: 49193 3: empty 4: empty

4          1: 99577 2: empty 3: empty

Create a menu that allows the administrator to simulate the transmission of information by manually typing in the login or logoff data. Whenever someone logs in or out, the display should be updated. Also write a search option so that the administrator can type in a user ID and the system will output what lab and station number that user is logged into, or “None” if the user ID is not logged into any computer station.

You should use a fixed array of length 4 for the labs. Each array entry points to a dynamic array that stores the user login information for each respective computer station.

The structure is shown in the figure below. This structure is sometimes called a ragged array since the columns are of unequal length.

TEMPLATE:

#include <iostream>
#include <cstdlib>

using namespace std;

// Type definition
typedef int* IntPtr;

// Constants
const int NUMLABS = 4;

// Function prototypes
void createArrays(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[]);
void freeArrays(IntPtr labs[]);
void showLabs(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[]);
void login(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[]);
void logoff(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[]);
void search(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[]);

// ======================
// createArrays:
// Creates the dynamic arrays for the labs.
// The first array is the array of labs,
// The second array contains the size (or number of computers)
// we will put in each lab. This dictates the size of the dynamic
// array.
// ======================
void createArrays(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[])
{
   //Compelete the function
}

// ======================
// freeArrays:
// Releases memory we allocated with “new”.
// ======================
void freeArrays(IntPtr labs[])
{
   //Compelete the function
}

// ======================
// showLabs:
// Displays the status of all labs (who is logged into which computer).
// ======================
void showLabs(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[])
{
   //Compelete the function
}

// ======================
// login:
// Simulates a user login by asking for the login info from
// the console.
// ======================
void login(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[])
{
   //Compelete the function
}

// ======================
// logoff:
// Searches through the arrays for the input user ID and if found
// logs that user out.
// ======================
void logoff(IntPtr labs[], int labsizes[])
{
   //Compelete the function
}

Research Progress Report

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research paper due on this sunday 11/20/2020.

Research Progress Report (20 points)

Research topic is : Lawton (Oklahoma) Serial killer mystery.

To help me understand where you are so far in your research, you should complete the following research progress report.  You will type each of the headings in part one on your MLA formatted document, then write at least a paragraph about each.  For step two, you should also include a Working Bibliography. On the bibliography, you will list each source you have found so far, alphabetized and documented in MLA citation format. 

Part One-

Scope and Purpose:

In this section you will discuss the context of your research, the areas where you are searching for source material, and the purpose of this paper.  Hint: most of this will come from the assignment sheet. 

Progress:

This is where you discuss the sources you have found so far, the patterns you see emerging, and the possible theses you see developing.

Additional Work and Research Needed:

In this section you should discuss the sources you still need to find as well as all of the steps still remaining in the research paper writing process

Remaining Questions:

In this section you should discuss any questions you would still like to answer with research and how you plan to go about finding those answers.

Expected Results:

In this section you should outline what you hope to achieve with this research and paper.  This is not asking about your grade.  Instead, discuss what you hope to contribute to the larger conversation about the crime and the media influence.

Part Two-

This is where you should complete your working bibliography by listing each source you have found so far.  These sources should be formatted in MLA and alphabetized.  At this point, you should have at least five of your ten sources located

· Research Tips

After reading your discussions from last week, I am noting that you have all chosen great cases but some of you are veering off course on what the assignment is actually asking you to do.  I would like to offer a few suggestions to help you stay on track.

1.  Read the assignment sheet several times to be sure you fully understand what is being asked of you.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

2.  Make sure you are focusing on the media coverage of the case and not the details of the case. Imagine that you are a lawyer, and your job is to convince the jury that the media coverage across the four levels of coverage had X (fill in the X with your answer) effect on the narrative of the murder.  You should provide 1-2 specific media examples from each level and fully analyze each of those rhetorically (you may need to revisit some notes from Comp. I) to support your thesis.  For each media example, you need to introduce the title of the source, the author, the date published, and any other contextual information needed.  Then, you should quote that source extensively, pointing out the places where that source contained details that support your thesis.  For print sources you might consider the diction used, the details included vs the details left out, the use of humor or images, and the comparison of that source with other sources published earlier or later.  For TV broadcasts, talk shows, and documentaries, you can also consider the body language of the speaker, voice inflection, facial expressions, etc…  

Your entire focus on this paper should be an analysis of the media coverage to prove that the media coverage as it moved through the four levels of coverage had X effect on the narrative of the murder.

3.  Make sure you are finding appropriate sources.  Your sources should come from the four levels of coverage, and you will be analyzing these sources, so they may not necessarily be scholarly and certainly not peer reviewed.  

These are media sources not scholarly journals.  

You will need one scholarly, peer reviewed source quoted in the introduction that helps set up the context of your argument.  This source should examine the effect of media coverage on crime.  The rest of the paper should be an examination of the media sources at each level of coverage.  You will not be citing sources like Murderpedia and the Crime Library.  Those sources simply give the details of the case.  This paper is not about the details of the case; it is about the media coverage of the case.  You can assume that any reader who is interested in reading about the media coverage of a case is already familiar with the details of the murder.

4.  Make sure you are citing the source material correctly in text and on the works consulted page.  Your essay can be extremely well written and fail due to poorly cited sources.  Failure to cite correctly destroys your credibility and quickly causes even the most well written papers to unravel.

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Statement of Ethics and Rationale Paper

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Assignment Content

Select a business organization to complete this assignment on ethical considerations in the current business environment.

Research changes in the company or its policies over the last 10 years.

Determine how changes were influenced by the most recent global economic developments and assess the ethical issues related to the decisions made by the company or policymakers.

Research statements of ethics for various business and political groups.

Assume the role of a senior staff member of the chosen company or policymaking group and consider the following scenario: As a senior staff member at the chosen company or policymaking group, you must analyze the influences of ethics and legal exposure to the organization and provide appropriate advice to its management group.

Create a 350- to 700-word Statement of Ethics in which you provide an outline of the organization’s ideals as well as the rules employees are expected to follow for your chosen company or policymaking group.

Write a 750- to 1,050-word Memorandum to the CEO or president of your chosen organization.

Describe the process by which this statement of ethics should be reviewed and revised.

Consider the public nature of this document and how stakeholders, competitors, and other interested parties may receive and react to it.

Consider management hierarchies and how this information is to be disseminated through your organization and to the public.

Support your choice and the advice given with findings from your readings and research.

Note: Submit one paper with two separate sections. The first section must include the Statement of Ethics and the second section must include the memorandum to the CEO or President.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.

Forensic Investigations – Written Assignment

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Mock Crime Scene Scenario:Buried human remains were discovered in the rear yard of an industrial complex located off a major county road. The industrial complex is easily accessible to the public due to the proximity off the roadway and relaxed roaming security. There are no fences bordering the industrial complex, but security cameras were in plain view off various buildings on the property. The remains were located by two (2) workers who were on their break walking around the property. They were walking on an asphalt walkway and managed to see an opened wallet sitting on top of a grassy area. Once they approached the wallet, they observed what they believed were a pair of shoes partially buried sitting out of the dirt. Further curiosity led them to ultimately uncover legs attached to the shoes. At this time, they contacted their supervisor who then contacted police. Police arrived on scene and discovered (near the remains), in addition to the wallet (which was empty except for family pictures), food wrappers, a baseball cap, and a hammer. Red stains were located on the hammer (on the handle and head). The wallet did have red stains on the exterior and interior portions.A suspicious vehicle (described as a white sedan) was located parked in the front parking area of the industrial complex. Outside of this vehicle (underneath) was a tool bag with multiple loose tools underneath. These tools all appeared to be clean. According to workers within the complex, this vehicle has been parked there for over a week without being moved. The front driver side window and door had red stains along the exterior. This vehicle was parked in a secluded area of the parking lot, and not parked near any other vehicle. Red stained keys were also located next to the front driver side tire.While conducting a canvass of the immediate area near the industrial complex, police located an abandoned vehicle (described as a blue pick-up truck) which was parked approximately a half mile down the road. The vehicle, which was parked in front of residential buildings, appeared clean. The windows to the vehicle were all down (which the neighbors felt was odd since it has been cool and cloudy outside). Witnesses also stated that this vehicle has been parked there without moving for over one week. One block away from this vehicle, along the rear chain-linked fenced yard of a residential structure, were several articles of clothing which were dirty with mud, grass, and had obvious red stains. After obtaining consent to enter the property, police gathered the clothing and described them as a shirt (torn) and denim pants. The clothing was located against the chain-linked fence which also showed evidence of red stains (just above the location of the clothing underneath). A pair of red stained dirt covered boots were also located in the neighboring (chain-linked fenced-in) rear yard of another residential structure. After obtaining consent to enter that property, the boots were also collected by police.
For the written assignment, I want you to discuss the following topics:

  • Using the knowledge you have obtained so far, and possibly so additional information you may choose to research on your own or view in the assigned textbook for the course, fo this brief written assignment, provide me a brief (2-3 page) report of…
    • What are four examples of questions that the investigator should ask about evidence?
    • Give me a detailed description of how any potential evidence can be linked to the victim, suspect, and scene forming a forensic linkage triangle.
    • Using some potential pieces of evidence mentioned in the scenario, what are the differences between class and individual characteristics of evidence?
    • When you first arrive on a scene, what information should be provided to you as the crime scene investigator from the first responding officer?
    • Let us assume first responding officers placed crime scene barrier tape around the location of the buried remains. As a crime scene investigator, what would you consider regarding to the placement of that crime scene barrier tape and would you leave it alone or change it, and why?

Keep in mind, I do understand that your analysis will be limited by the information you have available. This written assignment is meant to be an interactive and interesting exercise to practice reconstruction concepts and placing your thoughts in a well written and understandble report.  A true reconstruction of a scene would involve an incredible amount of information and weeks of analysis to complete.
Please answer each of the bullet points to receive full credit. I will be grading this assignment using the following rubric…

  • Integration of knowledge (using what we have discussed and possible self-research)
  • Topic focus (ability to provide an explanation of each bullet point)
  • Discussion (ability to discuss your thoughts and ideas for each bullet)
  • Cohesiveness (ability to tie together all the information to form an understandable report that flows from one issue to the next)

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me as they arise.
This assignment must be typed as a WORD document or PDF and emailed me no later than the due date (04/05/2021). I am looking for a 12-point font, double-spaced, and approximately 2-3 pages in length. No need for a cover page; however, if you are choosing to quote anything from the textbook or outside sources, please cite your work properly and provide a work cited page at the end (this page does not count towards the 2-3 pages).

Develop a strategy for how you, as a scholar, could avoid making the same ethical mistake?

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Identify two key elements of the catalog’s Academic Integrity (Links to an external site.) and Academic Dishonesty (Links to an external site.) sections and describe how you feel these elements are important to you as a scholar and professional.

Two elements of academic integrity

1 personal responsibility

2 original thought

Academic dishonesty

1 plagiarism

2 falsifying data

• Explain how the online writing or graphic you chose uses information unethically. In your explanation, be sure to refer to the two key elements you identified in the previous step.

American News  Published a false story claiming actor Denzel Washington endorsed Donald Trump for president. https://academicessays.xyz/environmental-science-homework-help/respond-to-the-followinghow-does-natural-and-social-capital-accounting-differ/ The fictional headline led to thousands of people sharing it on Facebook, a prominent example of fake news spreading on the social network prior to the 2016 presidential election

· Develop a strategy for how you, as a scholar, could avoid making the same ethical mistake?

Your initial post must be at least 350 words and address all of the prompt’s elements.

You must cite and reference any sources that you use in your posts, including your textbook or any other sources of information that you use. Please refer to the Writing Center’s Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.) and Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) for help with citing and referencing your sourcesking this same ethical mistake

Nursing and the aging family week 4 Part two student reply. Dianelis Pons

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  The following post is from another student to wish I have to reply adding some extra information related to the post

APA

less than 10 % similarity

short answer

 What is the prevalence of pain in older adults? How will you, as a nurse, be more aware of

pain issues related to older adults and what will the nurse incorporate into practice to alleviate these

issues?

The issue of the elderly has been presented as the most relevant emerging issue in recent times, especially if it is considered that this population has experienced a notable growth, in response to numerous factors, which have been combined to support a greater hope of lifetime. Social support is a determining factor for the development of the patient care process and has also been analyzed from the field in which it occurs, the affective, cognitive and behavioral level; where the dimensions or sources of emotional, material and informative support are distinguished. The affective plane corresponds to the dimension of emotional support; the behavioral level includes the dimension of tangible, material, or instrumental support, and the cognitive level includes the dimension of informational or strategic support (Health & Medicine, 2016).

The different practice strategies that can be implemented to alleviate any problem is to show the older adult that someone is available, through physical presence to show affection, affection, belonging, through hugs, invitations to walk, to walking around, sending cards, flowers, company in prayers, listening attentively; Other alternative ways of offering support are added such as the use of the internet, telephone calls, which try to alleviate uncertainty, anxiety, isolation and depression; depending on the contextual circumstances, verbal exchanges and physical contact are not always accepted, as there are people who are reluctant to openly express their thoughts and emotions (Rashedi, et. Al, 2017).

References

Pain Research; Recent Findings in Back Pain Described by Researchers from University of Groningen (Prevalence and “Red Flags” Regarding Specified Causes of Back Pain in Older Adults Presenting in General Practice). (2016, Apr 08). Health & Medicine Week https://search.proquest.com/docview/1777084145?accountid=158399

Rashedi, V., Asadi-lari, M., Foroughan, M., Delbari, A., & Fadayevatan, R. (2017). Mental Health and Pain in Older Adults: Findings from Urban HEART-2. Community Mental Health Journal, 53(6), 719-724. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10597-017-0082-2

Zara-Rapid Fire Fulfillment

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  • Write a 600–800 word management report about the supply chain of an apparel retailer, based on a library article.
    This assessment focuses on the supply chain management process, its importance to the success of a company, and the sequence of events and processes that bring products from manufacturers to consumers.
    SHOW LESSBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

    • Competency 1: Design a supply chain to support an organizational strategy.
      • Explain why a company’s supply chain strategy is successful.
      • Describe the importance of a company’s fast response and information infrastructure.
    • Competency 3: Manage a supply chain in order to satisfy customers.
      • Describe how a company’s unique replenishment strategy satisfies customers.
    • Competency 4: Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with the expectations for supply chain managers and participants.
      • Exhibit proficiency in writing, critical thinking, and academic integrity by appropriately attributing sources.
    • Competency Map
      CHECK YOUR PROGRESSUse this online tool to track your performance and progress through your course.
  • Toggle DrawerContextA supply chain is an interrelationship through which information, physical goods, and services flow back and forth. It consists of business entities that contribute the value-creating activities of supplying necessary materials and transforming various resources into finished goods and services, and distributing the final outputs to the customer.
  • Toggle DrawerQuestions to ConsiderTo deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
    SHOW LESS

    • What are the implications of a successful supply chain management strategy to a business in today’s competitive global economy?
    • How can a supply chain help a company reach its strategic goals?
    • Why do many companies choose to contract with third-party logistics companies?
    • What are components of a successful supply chain?
  • Toggle DrawerResourcesRequired Resources
    The following resources are required to complete the assessment:
    Library Resources
    The following reading is available full-text in the Capella University Library. Search for the article by clicking the linked title and following the instructions in the Library Guide.

    • Ferdows, K., Lewis, M. A., & Machuca, J. A. D. (2004). Rapid-fire fulfillment. Harvard Business Review, 82(11), 104–110.
    • SHOW LESSSuggested Resources
      The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
      Capella Multimedia
      Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:
    • The Supply Chain Process | Transcript.
      • This interactive provides a snapshot view of the supply chain.
    • Library Resources
      The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
    • Blanchard, D. (2010). Supply chain management best practices (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
    • Drake, M. (2011). Global supply chain management. New York, NY: Business Expert Press.
    • Greeff, G., & Ghoshal, R. (2004). Practical e-manufacturing and supply chain management. Oxford, England: Newnes.
    • Farooqui, S. U. (2010). Encyclopedia of supply chain management: Volume I. Mumbai, India: Himalaya Books Pvt.
    • Farooqui, S. U. (2010). Encyclopedia of supply chain management: Volume II. Mumbai, India: Himalaya Books Pvt.
    • Farooqui, S. U. (2010). Encyclopedia of supply chain management: Volume III. Mumbai, India: Himalaya Books Pvt.
    • Course Library Guide
      A Capella University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the BUS-FP3022 – Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management library guide to help direct your research.
      Internet Resources
      Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
    • Arizona State University: W. P. Carey School of Business. (2010). Module 1: What is supply chain management? Retrieved from http://youtu.be/Mi1QBxVjZAw
    • FedEx. (2011). FedEx supply chain global distribution center. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJOWB_6IEkk
    • Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sustainable-scf.org/
    • Bookstore Resources
      The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required. Unless noted otherwise, these materials are available for purchase from the Capella University Bookstore. When searching the bookstore, be sure to look for the Course ID with the specific –FP (FlexPath) course designation.
    • Chopra, S. (2019). Supply chain management: Strategy, planning and operation (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Assessment InstructionsZara is the flagship brand for Europe’s fastest growing apparel retailer and has about 1500 stores in major cities around the globe.
    For this assessment, consider that you work as a manager in Zara’s corporate organization. Zara’s leadership team is considering changes in their supply chain management practices, and your manager asked you to prepare a report that analyzes their current practices as input to their decision-making process. Your report will be reviewed by the overall leadership team. After conducting some research on the topic, you identified a highly useful resource, which is a summary of Zara’s supply chain management practices provided in the Harvard Business Review article, “Rapid Fire Fulfillment,” (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading). Your manager agreed with you about that resource being highly useful, and the two of you further agreed that your report should address the following key questions as items Zara’s leadership team will be interested in:

    • Analyze and explain why the company’s supply chain strategy is successful. As part of that, examine the effect of  the selection and management of suppliers and determination of information needs and systems.
    • Analyze the importance of the company’s fast response and information infrastructure as related to the company’s supply chain strategy. For example, what advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain? What information infrastructure does Zara need in order to operate its production, distribution, and fast fashion retail network effectively?
    • Analyze how the company’s unique replenishment strategy satisfies customers. For example, what advantage does the company gain from replenishing its stores multiple times a week compared to a less frequent schedule? How does the frequency of replenishment affect the improved customer satisfaction?
    • What information infrastructure does Zara need in order to operate its production, distribution, and fast fashion retail network effectively?
    • Based on a leadership team audience, your report should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language. Target 600–800 words. Attributing sources in your professional and academic work supports your analysis and conclusions and demonstrates ethical behavior and academic honesty. Following APA rules for attributing sources provides consistency and ensures that readers can locate original sources if desired.
      Academic Integrity and APA Formatting
      As a reminder related to using APA rules to ensure academic honesty:
    1. When using a direct quote (using exact or nearly exact wording), you must enclose the quoted wording in quotation marks, immediately followed by an in-text citation. The source must then be listed in your references page.
    2. When paraphrasing (using your own words to describe a non-original idea), the paraphrased idea must be immediately followed by an in-text citation and the source must be listed in your references page.