Develop Process architecture for a fast food restaurant such MacDonalds. (ignore drive thru)

1. Friedman distinguishes between the two concepts that (a) businesses really do act in ways to maximize profit and (b) businesses have a moral responsibility (or, as he puts it, a social responsibility) to act to maximize profit. How does he defend the latter position? (See both the Friedman and Sandbu readings)
2. From the Sandbu article, Sandbu quotes Adam Smith as saying that we get our dinner from the self-interest of the butcher, baker and brewer. What does he mean by this? How does this observation lead to Adam Smith's concept of the "invisible hand?"

NB: Can I get an email to send both article?

Product innovation includes designing innovative products and getting them to market quickly. In a world where the design, production, and consumption may be on different continents, describe how an ERP system help facilitate product innovation.

The Lifang Wu Corporation manufactures two models of industrial robots, the Alpha 1 and the Beta 2. The firm employs 5 technicians, working 160 hours each per month, on its assembly line. Management insists that full employment (that is, all 160 hours of time) be maintained for each worker during next month’s operations. It requires 20 labor-hours to assemble each Alpha 1 robot and 25 labor-hours to assemble each Beta 2 model. Wu wants to see at least 10 Alpha 1s and at least 15 Beta 2s produced during the production period. Alpha 1s generate a $1,200 profit per unit, and Beta 2s yield $1,800 each.

a. How many Alpha 1's should be produced?                            [ Select ]   

b. How many Beta 2's should be produced?                            [ Select ]   

c. What is the overall profit level?                            [ Select ]

d. If the overall hours were increased by 20, how much would the profit increase?

What are the identified weaknesses in your organization’s Compensation
System? Suggest better models for the company.

Which of the following is typically true of service industries that are not subject to obsolescence?

Global marketing research:

When Swift Inc., an American footwear manufacturer, opened an outlet in Thailand, it discovered that productions costs were much higher in its home country. Consequently, the firm decided to shift its production to Thailand to profit from the lower costs of labor, transportation, and raw material. The benefits gained by the footwear manufacturer can be attributed to which of the following external factors?

In the context of global marketing research, which of the following is a measure that should be most likely examined in order to assess the ability of consumers in a foreign market to buy?

Consider important aspects of a successful business model. In particular, we begin consideration of the essential components of objectives and the strategies to achieve those objectives. After considering the material found in Bygrave, W. D., & Zacharakis, A. (2014). Entrepreneurship (3rd ed.), chapters 4, 5, and 6:

2) How would you build an effective team to implement an appropriate high-volume, low-cost strategy?

The decision to globalize operations is very complex and not without risks. Choose a company that has not yet globalized and answer the following:

• Describe how would you decide if the best option was to expand globally
• Analyze the benefits and risks of globalizing for the company you chose.

In the US, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with collecting information from consumers and passing on this information to other administrative bodies and policy makers.While the FTC cannot resolve individual complaints, it aggregates this information and passes it on to relevant agencies so that other agencies and policy makers can formulate laws and regulations.

You went to a used car dealer and purchased a used car (“as-is”) without a warranty contract. Let’s say that you cut them a check for $2500 and drove it off the lot. Within 20 minutes of driving it, the car’s engine dies. You take it to your mechanic, who tells you that the timing belt failed and the engine seized as a result. You now need a brand new engine (worth over $3000)

How might you act to resolve this issue? Are there any laws or regulations that could protect your rights in this situation? Are there any governmental bodies that might help you with this situation? Are there any state or federal governmental representatives that might help you in this situation or even prevent such situations from happening to someone else in the future?

The job market of the 21st century is often referred to as the “gig economy.” Employers such as Uber, Amazon, Airbnb, and others are increasingly relying on short-term freelance employees who work on a piecemeal basis.

Proponents of the gig economy suggest it offers workers the freedom to work where and when they want, while employers can reduce labor costs by avoiding health insurance and payroll taxes. Others suggest that businesses are simply taking advantage of a tough economy to cut benefits and offer lower wages to people desperate for work.

If you were the head of a large corporation, would you consider it ethical to profit from the gig economy?

Note that you need to validate all definitions, and matters not known as facts, by citing from credible sources.

Remember that discussion posts must be substantial with evidence (in APA format) adding to the conversation/discussion.

Describe with example learning organisations processes which know Single-Loop and Double-Loop?
Single-Loop:
Double-Loop:

On behalf of the company, draft a formal letter to the customers who are rated “Poor” (be creative). Use another worksheet for this. Please follow the rubrics