1. How do you think firms’ can survive or even further develop through obtaining more competitive advantage during the COVID-19 pandemic? In other words, do you think firms’ competitive advantage is very important for them to survive and further develop?

Develop a value chain analysis for Barnes and Noble. Develop one that fits what Barnes and Noble does. Then do an internal value chain analysis by providing an assessment based on that analysis of the strengths and weaknesses. This assessment should be based upon metrics as best as you can identify them. In other words for each function in the value chain, how would one measure the effectiveness of that function? For example for HR one metric used to evaluate how strong or weak your HR is might be the turnover rate. Benchmark against a competitor for each function...only when you compare metrics to other companies can you really determine whether that particular function is a strength or a weakness. You might consider building a table like the following.

Metric Competitor or Industry Strength or Weakness?

Primary

Inbound Logistics

Operations

Outbound Logistics

Marketing/Sales

Customer Service

Support

General/Admin

Procurement

Technology

HR

English common law and the rules of equity form a part of the law of Malaysia. Discuss the extent of the application of the English common law as applied in Malaysia today.

Across the world, governments and health authorities are working together to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect people and get society back up and running. Software developers are contributing by crafting technical tools to help combat the virus and save lives. In this spirit of collaboration, Google and Apple are announcing a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.

Since COVID-19 can be transmitted through close proximity to affected individuals, public health officials have identified contact tracing as a valuable tool to help contain its spread. A number of leading public health authorities, universities, and NGOs around the world have been doing important work to develop opt-in contact tracing technology. To further this cause, Apple and Google will be launching a comprehensive solution that includes application programming interfaces (APIs) and operating system-level technology to assist in enabling contact tracing. Given the urgent need, the plan is to implement this solution in two steps while maintaining strong protections around user privacy.

First, in May, both companies will release APIs that enable interoperability between Android and iOS devices using apps from public health authorities. These official apps will be available for users to download via their respective app stores.

Second, in the coming months, Apple and Google will work to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform by building this functionality into the underlying platforms. This is a more robust solution than an API and would allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency, and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders. We will openly publish information about our work for others to analyze.

All of us at Apple and Google believe there has never been a more important moment to work together to solve one of the world’s most pressing problems. Through close cooperation and collaboration with developers, governments and public health providers, we hope to harness the power of technology to help countries around the world slow the spread of COVID-19 and accelerate the return of everyday life.

Discussion Questions:

1. Is the development and implementation of an operating system-level contact tracing platform a good business decision and partnership for Apple and Google? Why or why not?
2. What are some ethical business issues that Apple and Google will encounter as they invest time, resources, and capital into the development and deployment of this technology? Please provide details.
3. Due to the societal importance of contact tracing to help slow the spread of COVID-19, should this function be switched from an opt-in to a mandatory function of all mobile phones? Why or why not?

Describe an ideal work place . write NO LESS THAN 700 WORDS

Include a perfect work place atmosphere

Characteristics of modern work

Ideal working hours

Paying method

If you were a CEO making a decision upon where to locate future business operations, would you locate in a low-tax or high-tax country, all other factors being equal? As a practical matter, why is this a complicated decision?

what does the concept unfair labor practice entails?

A poll taken last year found alcohol consumption at a 30-year low. Sales figures from the industry confirm the findings of the poll. Seagram’s is the largest firm in the industry. Based upon what you have learned about strategic management, what should Seagram’s be doing in response to this information?

What constitute an unfair labour practice?

what are the types of unfair labor practices. Use practical examples to demonstrate your answer.

which 21st-century technology is seen as the most versatile and widely used today? name 5 areas which it helped develop

Your term paper should be typed in 12 font (Time New Roman), double-spaced format (one-inch margins all around). You may use outside sources (references) to back up your points. You may use not more than 5 pages for your paper (including graphs, tables, references, etc.). I want concise, detailed work. Edit your paper to achieve economy of words, but depth of analysis. Note that any form of plagiarism will result in a grade of zero on the assignment and reporting the incident as an academic misconduct. Be sure to have your paper uploaded into the assignment tab in Canvas by due date.
Good luck!
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Disruptions in supply chains occur routinely. The unprecedented ramifications of the COVID 19 pandemic typify a natural disaster from a supply chain risk standpoint as covered in Chapter 2 (Strategy). It is evident that organizations whose supply processes are affected by natural disruptions may experience several impediments.

Write an essay evaluating inventory strategies to manage supply disruptions during a period of natural disaster in any particular supply chain of your choice. What I am looking for is your ability to review the subject and make analyses based on what you have learned in this course.

Must have the following:
-Use proper referencing and formatting – APA or other
-Provide an:
Introduction
Detailed description of the supply chain of choice
Summary evaluation of inventory strategies including analysis and support
Implications & Lesson learned
Conclusion
References
Appendices (if needed)

I have heard about Nationwide Insurance investing in re-skilling their workers because of changes in the nature of work due to automation and artificial intelligence. There is an article in the Economist about “Earning and Learning” that also speaks to these issues. Question 7: What is re-skilling and how would we go about implementing it at our company?