You are the owner of Smalltown Computer, a local computer repair store that also assembles custom computers to order. The company has been very successful and is growing exponentially. However, the company is having difficulty preparing for future growth. The only information system the company has is an accounting system.

1. Evaluate Smalltown Computer using the Competitive Forces model.
2. Which strategy should the company adopt in order to retain its competitive edge and why?
3. Which strategic business objective can Smalltown Computer achieve? Justify.
4. Based on the strategy and strategic business objective you selected above, which two systems (not general applications like Enterprise Systems, CRM, SCM or Knowledge Management. Be specific in your answer e.g. “inventory management system”) would you recommend for which functional area(s)? Justify your choice using the Value Chain model.

1.    List and explain at least two forces of the external environment (General or Industry) that are causing all companies --not just Volkswagen-- to become more sensitive to environmental issues.

2.    Before the scandal, what was Volkswagen's apparent position on the environment, and what did the company do to ensure that stakeholders (i.e., customers, employees, society) knew this position?

-List at least two ways in which VW communicated this stance to stakeholders

3.    Based on the industry forces, describe the nature of competition in the global automobile industry and explain the reasons for this rivalry.

To what extent do you think competition led to the Volkswagen scandal?

4.    Describe two (2) of Volkswagen's responses to the allegations.

Discuss if ethically managed organisations are more profitable than other. Also, explain can an installation of ethics officer and adoption of “compliance and ethics program” will improve the organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

1. Discuss the difference between deontological ethical theories and consequentialist ethical theories? How would a deontological theorist differ from a consequentialist theorist when considering the moral status of abortion? What would be relevant to each?

Discuss the ethical culture of an organisation of your choice and assess the ways how this organisation address and prevent ethical issues and moral distress. Also, explain the potential risks to an organisation of unethical behavior by employees.

This is my Research project in Business Management " What constitutes effective leadership in a changing business environment?" Please propose an outline for the project

Toyota Corollas are available in eight different colours, and six different models. The Corolla models differ mainly in transmission type and feature packages. Additional option packages are available for some models. Toyota Motors Manufacturing Canada produces cars to order, for two national distributors: Toyota Canada, and Toyota USA. All production is based on firm orders from the distributors. Estimate the total number of unique vehicle configurations that are available, and discuss how Toyota’s distributors decide how many of each to order, and how the cars get to the final customer. Also, discuss Toyota’s claim that all cars are already sold when they leave the plant.

Discuss the possible approaches of increasing supply chain resource's efficiency

What do you focus on in your mentoring relationship(s)? Do you think a personal mentor is the same as a professional mentor? (150 words)

Explain the implications the international environment has on the strategic planning process.

Discuss the Positive and negative effect of using social media on the teenagers?

Focus on the following points

Broadens the information

Network insecurity and inductiveness

The influence of media opinion on teenagers

Affects Interpersonal relationship

Dependence on mobile phone

600 words

Give one company in this 21st century that has benefited tremendously from ethical issues and leadership development, knowledge and practice.

please solve this question kindly explain your answers.

Unethical business practices often result in tarnishing a brand’s image. Identify an International Brand (brand in this instance may be the company or a product line) that you consider is guilty of unethical business practices. Describe the unethical business practices and identify circumstances and/or factors that may have pushed the company to resort to such practices? What remedial actions would you suggest to undo the damage to the brand image? Your commendations should include social responsibility of the brand and the company.

1. In your own words, explain integrated marketing communications (IMC). Give an example.
2. A) Are integrated marketing communications (IMC) necessary? Why do you think this? (Argue for i.e., advantages or against i.e., disadvantages). B) Do you think integrated marketing communications (IMC) work? Why do you think this?
3. How does communication take place?
4. In your own words, explain each element of the promotional mix. Give examples.

Are spreadsheets a good tool for business analytics? Why or why not?

Also, discuss the ways in which you have seen spreadsheets used, and how you have used them. State whether the setting was personal or business related. Remark as to whether you have used functions or formulas in your spreadsheets.