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For this week’s discussion, you will need to find a blog, a writing on an organization’s website, and a research article that all address the topic of your choice. After reviewing these different resources, you are to analyze the correlation between the tone, style, and purpose. What differences did you notice across the three resources? What did these differences signify? Were there any similarities across the resources? What were these similarities? Why would there be similarities across the resources?

On-ground retailing has experienced significant difficulties of late with many closing their doors. Select one that has either closed or is still open, and discuss the issues associated with the model. What could they do or could they have done to maintain?

Read the case problem about Steelcase Incorporated at the end of Chapter 7 in your Selling Today textbook. After you have familiarized yourself with the case, answer the following questions: Look at the Three-Dimensional (3-D) Product Solutions Selling Model (Figure 7.1) in the textbook. Which satisfactions from the three dimensions of the model do you think customers considering the Steelcase Personal Harbor Workspaces would seek? Give reasons for your choices. Look at the product-selling strategies for new and emerging products listed in Figure 7.2 in the textbook. Which of these strategies did the Steelcase salespeople use and how did they use each one? The Steelcase sales team used a consultative style of selling instead of a traditional product-oriented one. Why was the product-oriented presentation ineffective? What methods did the Steelcase sales team use to add value to their product? Why was it important to do so with this particular product? You are asked to think critically and to form your own opinions as you answer these discussion questions. However, you should support your views with references to your course readings and viewing as appropriate. Please be sure to cite all such references in your discussion.

Analyse why Apple’s ipad products have been so successful Aanlyse how Apple could sustain iPad leadership or competitive advantage

If a bank is falling short of meeting its capital requirements by $1 million, what three things can it do to rectify the situation? Make sure in your answer to compare and contrast the three tools that it has available and defend the one that you would use and why.

The employee selection process can include various steps that ultimately results in selecting the best available candidate(s) for the job. This process, however, can be modified to fit the unique needs of an organization or business depending on its location, goals, and mission. Using the Hunt Library,  (Links to an external site.)  identify at least two scholarly sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal, book published by a reputable source) that identify common steps in the selection process. Using the sources you have identified in the Hunt Library for support and reference, please be sure to address the following questions in current APA format in a 250-500 word (in the body) paper: What components are included in the selection process? Which one do you think is the most important and why? Your paper should be written in a scholarly format (title page, body, and reference page) and include at least two scholarly (peer-reviewed) references.

Job analysis has been considered an important activity of HRM. Discuss the difference between job analysis and job evaluation and the relevance to compensation. Describe the major decisions involved in job analysis and job evaluation. Select a position within your organization or an organization that you are familiar with and research job analysis relevant to that role. What are the key elements mentioned in your sources?  How does job analysis support managers in making pay decisions? How is job analysis used at your organization? 1. Atchison, T., Belcher, D., & Thomsen, D. (2019). Chapter 10 – Job Analysis and Chapter 11 – Job Evaluation. Wage and Salary Administration. Retrieved from https://www.erieri.com/dlc/onlinetextbook (Links to an external site.)  Media eSkill. (2016, May 25). Conducting a job analysis [Video].  YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qYZysHjc5I

Attached are two articles that discuss the literature review process: A Hermeneutic Approach to Literature Review. Please read the two articles and apply it for reviewing the literature. The research questions that are needing an answer are:  What is the current knowledge around social value and infrastructure projects? What elements that can be derived from the literature review for developing a conceptual framework for improving infrastructure planning for maximum social value impact without increasing the cost? Ensure that you use science specific data based, i.e. Scopus and Proquest. You can also use google when needed, however, priority us on academic articles. I would like to know the research operators that you have used for looking up the articles and why you have used them. I would like you to kindly explain how the literature on the second question and the hermeneutic approach has identified the elements for the conceptual framework.  In the article attached dated 2014, you will see that there is Table 2: Possible means for mapping and classifying research literature. I am expecting this table to be one of the final products of this request which is part of the 6 pages. Additionally, I am expecting Table 3 to also be filled out as part of the 6 pages. This means that the rest of the pages should discuss “Critical Assessment”

Instructions For this activity, prepare a reflection paper, and consider the concepts that you have learned during your readings. Think about what you understand completely and what did not quite make sense. The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on the material you have read and to expand on it. This is not a summary. In the Unit I introduction to this course, Theodore Levitt’s remarks about the contrasting needs of the seller and the marketer were shared. Levitt described how satisfying the needs of the customer is now the pathway to marketing success. This concept and others related to the four Ps of product, price, promotion, and place were further explored throughout the units. For this reflection paper, respond to these three prompts: Reflect on how this introductory marketing course has changed your view of how the field of marketing works. What was the most surprising thing you learned? What do you need to learn more about? Do you see the rise of consumer power through evolving changes in technology? If so, how? If not, why not? Your reflection paper must be at least four pages in length and formatted according to APA guidelines. If you use any paraphrased or quoted material, you must have accompanying in-text citations and references. Title and reference pages do not count toward the minimum length requirement.

Describe the concept of “Economies of Scale” as it relates to the transportation industry. What advantages has economies of scale brought to transportation? Can you think of any disadvantages?