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المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 2 MGT322 (2nd Term 2023-2024)
Deadline: 30/03/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Logistics Management
Course Code: MGT322
Student’s Name:
Semester: 2nd
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year: 1445 H (2023-2024)2nd Term
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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•
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Due date for Assignment 2 is 30/03/2024
• The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via allocated folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submission will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
• All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
• Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -2
Submission Date by students: 30/3/2024
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre
Weight:
10 Marks
Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how global competitive environments are changing supply chain
management and logistics practice.
2. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
3. Analyze and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
The global marketplace has witnessed an increased pressure from customers and competitors in
manufacturing as well as service sector (Basu, 2001; George, 2002). Due to the rapidly changing global
marketplace only those companies will be able to survive that will deliver products of good quality at
cheaper rate and to achieve their goal companies try to improve performance by focusing on cost cutting,
increasing productivity levels, quality and guaranteeing deliveries in order to satisfy customers (Raouf,
1994).
Increased global competition leads the industry to increasing efficiency by means of economies of scale
and internal specialization so as to meet market conditions in terms of flexibility, delivery performance
and quality (Yamashina, 1995). The changes in the present competitive business environment are
characterized by profound competition on the supply side and keen indecisive in customer requirements
on the demand side. These changes have left their distinctive marks on the different aspect of the
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manufacturing organizations (Gomes et al., 2006). With this increasing global economy, cost effective
manufacturing has become a requirement to remain competitive.
To meet all the challenges organizations try to introduce different manufacturing and supply techniques.
Management of organizations devotes its efforts to reduce the manufacturing costs and to improve the
quality of product. To achieve this goal, different manufacturing and supply techniques have been
employed. The last quarter of the 20th century witnessed the adoption of world-class, lean and integrated
manufacturing strategies that have drastically changed the way manufacturing firm’s leads to
improvement of manufacturing performance (Fullerton and McWatters, 2002).
Read textbook chapter 7 or secondary data on the internet and answer the following questions.
Question:
1. Why big Manufacturing Companies adopted Lean Thinking and the JIT model? (3 Marks)
2. Discuss major types of Waste, and why overproduction is the biggest waste companies must keep
in mind during production. (3 Marks)
3. With the initiation of artificial intelligence. The agile supply chain is a perfect concept for future
SCM? Give reasons with examples. (3 Marks)
4. APA style Reference ((1.0 Marks)
Each answer should be within the limit of 300- 400 words.
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
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Lean Thinking and JIT Concept
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Agile Supply chain
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Their Main functions
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Reasons with suitable Examples
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Reference
Ans 1:
Ans 2:
Ans 3:
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 2
Decision Making and Problem Solving (MGT 312)
Due Date: End of Week 09, 30-03-2024
Course Name: Decision Making and Problem Student’s Name:
Solving
Course Code: MGT312
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2023-24; SECOND SEMESTER
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
/ 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business
environment both internally and externally. (C.L.O :1.1)
2. Demonstrate decision tools and employ appropriate analytical business models to
break down complex issues. (C.L.O :2.2)
3. Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to
analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making.
(C.L.O :2.1)
Case Study:
Musab Ahmed, a hardworking family man, invested the money he inherited from his late father
in property. With the grace of Allah and the fruitful opportunities of growth in his country,
his construction company ‘Consortia’ quickly blossomed to become one of the biggest
names in property development. He used his good fortune to bankroll his increased real estate
investments in the country. Being a visionary, he established his construction company with
the goal of one day passing it down to his children and continuing the family legacy. Musab
had a total of four children. Anwar, his eldest son, was from his deceased first wife, while his
two other sons, Khurshed and Arshad, and his only daughter Shifa were mothered by his second
and current wife.
Anwar, being the eldest, joined the family business shortly after obtaining his university degree.
He quickly learned the ins and outs of the business and took his place as the father’s right hand.
Khurshed and Arshad who both acquired university degrees abroad, to the father’s surprise, did
not show as much enthusiasm in the family business as their brother Anwar. The
environmentally conscious Arshad decided to pursue a master’s degree in environment
application. While his elder brother Khurshed had no interest in the family business at all and
followed his passion for literature in a career in academia.
Meanwhile, Shifa, the only daughter of Musab, was the most eager child from his second wife
to join the family business. Despite her qualification and willingness to work, Musab decided
she was best suited to head the marketing department, without a seat on the Board, and no
power to make executive decisions regarding the family business. Her mother Aisha kept reassuring
Shifa to be patient and that her time would come. Aisha believed that her daughter should be given
the same opportunities as her sons. After eight years of Anwar running the family business
with his father, Arshad returned from abroad ready and excited to apply his newly acquired,
environmentally conscious ideas to the family business.
Anwar and his father rarely ever disagreed. He believed the way the business has been run since
its establishment produced excellent results so far and did not require changing. While
Anwar’s views were in line with his father’s, Arshad would regularly suggest more innovative
ideas and methods in running the business. His father appreciated Arshad’s initiative.
However, Anwar, who was more skeptical, believed Arshad was too inexperienced to be
pitching such drastic changes.
This frustrated Arshad and he began to feel resentful towards Anwar. Arshad believed Anwar
influenced his father’s perception of Arshad’s ideas to be inapplicable and unrealistic.
Furthermore, Arshad was convinced that their father favoured Anwar, being his eldest son from
his first wife, and that they were not giving his ideas the consideration they deserved.The
father caught his sons arguing from time to time but didn’t take it too seriously. After all, they
were family and all it took were a few words from him and they would immediately stop for his
sake.
A few years later, Musab fell ill. Due to his worsening condition, his doctors and children
urged him to step aside from the management of the family business and retire. Musab,
however, found it difficult to let go due to the differences between his sons. He was very
much aware of Anwar’s experience and market expertise, but he also appreciated Arshad’s
drive and innovative ideas. The father believed that Anwar and Arshad could build a strong
team if only they learned to work together. However, despite his best efforts, it was futile due
to their differences.
The brothers developed the habit of not openly voicing their concerns or feelings at work. As
the years went by and the father’s condition deteriorated further, Anwar and Arshad did their
best to suppress their negative feelings in order not to upset their father during this sensitive
time. Often, they went out of their way to avoid further confrontations in their father’s
presence. Consequently, they brought their grievances home with them. Anwar would often
complain to his wife of Arshad’s inexperience and immature attitude. While Arshad would tell
his sister Shifa about Anwar’s patronizing and stubborn nature. Their unresolved feelings lead
to heightened tension during family gatherings, but both chose to avoid confrontation, and
neither would acknowledge the situation.
In the meantime, Shifa’s frustration mounted.This was as a result of her father’s previous
decision to outcast her from the executive board grew larger. Not only did she feel that her dad
believed her inputs were not as valuable as that of her brothers, but she also agreed with
Arshad’s opinion of Musab favouring Anwar due to hierarchy. Aware of her position, she
would also regularly advise Arshad on key matters regarding the business that Arshad would
then voice during executive meetings for his father’s approval. Needing Arshad as a
spokesperson of her business ideas, Shifa continuously tried to defuse the situation and calm down
frustrated Arshad from leaving the business.
Tensions heightened as Arshad continued to feel his ideas of reform were being overlooked
and under-appreciated in the family business. Eventually, with his father’s blessing, he was
permitted to pursue them independently. Arshad began to invest in a side business involving
renewable energy materials in construction with the family business. The new venture was set up
with Arshad as a majority shareholder of 51% of the total shares, while his father owned the
remaining 49% of the business.
Read the above case study and answer the following questions:
Q1: Writ the problem statement which should include the followings: [Marks 5]
•
•
•
•
the clear concise description and summary of the problem,
scope of the problem,
consequences of the problem,
the methods for resolving the problem in the above case?
Q2: Develop a mind map for decision making,
[2 Marks]
Q3: Write all the alternative choices of your decision.
[Mark 1]
Q4: Make a decision and write the conclusion.
[Marks 2]
Answers
1. Answer2. Answer3. Answer4. Answer5. Answer-
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 2
Decision Making and Problem Solving (MGT 312)
Due Date: End of Week 09, 30-03-2024
Course Name: Decision Making and Problem Student’s Name:
Solving
Course Code: MGT312
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Academic Year:2023-24; SECOND SEMESTER
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
/ 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented; marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business
environment both internally and externally. (C.L.O :1.1)
2. Demonstrate decision tools and employ appropriate analytical business models to
break down complex issues. (C.L.O :2.2)
3. Explain and apply critical thinking and cognitive psychology as it pertains to
analyze and synthesize information for problem solving and decision making.
(C.L.O :2.1)
Case Study:
Musab Ahmed, a hardworking family man, invested the money he inherited from his late father
in property. With the grace of Allah and the fruitful opportunities of growth in his country,
his construction company ‘Consortia’ quickly blossomed to become one of the biggest
names in property development. He used his good fortune to bankroll his increased real estate
investments in the country. Being a visionary, he established his construction company with
the goal of one day passing it down to his children and continuing the family legacy. Musab
had a total of four children. Anwar, his eldest son, was from his deceased first wife, while his
two other sons, Khurshed and Arshad, and his only daughter Shifa were mothered by his second
and current wife.
Anwar, being the eldest, joined the family business shortly after obtaining his university degree.
He quickly learned the ins and outs of the business and took his place as the father’s right hand.
Khurshed and Arshad who both acquired university degrees abroad, to the father’s surprise, did
not show as much enthusiasm in the family business as their brother Anwar. The
environmentally conscious Arshad decided to pursue a master’s degree in environment
application. While his elder brother Khurshed had no interest in the family business at all and
followed his passion for literature in a career in academia.
Meanwhile, Shifa, the only daughter of Musab, was the most eager child from his second wife
to join the family business. Despite her qualification and willingness to work, Musab decided
she was best suited to head the marketing department, without a seat on the Board, and no
power to make executive decisions regarding the family business. Her mother Aisha kept reassuring
Shifa to be patient and that her time would come. Aisha believed that her daughter should be given
the same opportunities as her sons. After eight years of Anwar running the family business
with his father, Arshad returned from abroad ready and excited to apply his newly acquired,
environmentally conscious ideas to the family business.
Anwar and his father rarely ever disagreed. He believed the way the business has been run since
its establishment produced excellent results so far and did not require changing. While
Anwar’s views were in line with his father’s, Arshad would regularly suggest more innovative
ideas and methods in running the business. His father appreciated Arshad’s initiative.
However, Anwar, who was more skeptical, believed Arshad was too inexperienced to be
pitching such drastic changes.
This frustrated Arshad and he began to feel resentful towards Anwar. Arshad believed Anwar
influenced his father’s perception of Arshad’s ideas to be inapplicable and unrealistic.
Furthermore, Arshad was convinced that their father favoured Anwar, being his eldest son from
his first wife, and that they were not giving his ideas the consideration they deserved.The
father caught his sons arguing from time to time but didn’t take it too seriously. After all, they
were family and all it took were a few words from him and they would immediately stop for his
sake.
A few years later, Musab fell ill. Due to his worsening condition, his doctors and children
urged him to step aside from the management of the family business and retire. Musab,
however, found it difficult to let go due to the differences between his sons. He was very
much aware of Anwar’s experience and market expertise, but he also appreciated Arshad’s
drive and innovative ideas. The father believed that Anwar and Arshad could build a strong
team if only they learned to work together. However, despite his best efforts, it was futile due
to their differences.
The brothers developed the habit of not openly voicing their concerns or feelings at work. As
the years went by and the father’s condition deteriorated further, Anwar and Arshad did their
best to suppress their negative feelings in order not to upset their father during this sensitive
time. Often, they went out of their way to avoid further confrontations in their father’s
presence. Consequently, they brought their grievances home with them. Anwar would often
complain to his wife of Arshad’s inexperience and immature attitude. While Arshad would tell
his sister Shifa about Anwar’s patronizing and stubborn nature. Their unresolved feelings lead
to heightened tension during family gatherings, but both chose to avoid confrontation, and
neither would acknowledge the situation.
In the meantime, Shifa’s frustration mounted.This was as a result of her father’s previous
decision to outcast her from the executive board grew larger. Not only did she feel that her dad
believed her inputs were not as valuable as that of her brothers, but she also agreed with
Arshad’s opinion of Musab favouring Anwar due to hierarchy. Aware of her position, she
would also regularly advise Arshad on key matters regarding the business that Arshad would
then voice during executive meetings for his father’s approval. Needing Arshad as a
spokesperson of her business ideas, Shifa continuously tried to defuse the situation and calm down
frustrated Arshad from leaving the business.
Tensions heightened as Arshad continued to feel his ideas of reform were being overlooked
and under-appreciated in the family business. Eventually, with his father’s blessing, he was
permitted to pursue them independently. Arshad began to invest in a side business involving
renewable energy materials in construction with the family business. The new venture was set up
with Arshad as a majority shareholder of 51% of the total shares, while his father owned the
remaining 49% of the business.
Read the above case study and answer the following questions:
Q1: Writ the problem statement which should include the followings: [Marks 5]
•
•
•
•
the clear concise description and summary of the problem,
scope of the problem,
consequences of the problem,
the methods for resolving the problem in the above case?
Q2: Develop a mind map for decision making,
[2 Marks]
Q3: Write all the alternative choices of your decision.
[Mark 1]
Q4: Make a decision and write the conclusion.
[Marks 2]
Answers
1. Answer2. Answer3. Answer4. Answer5. Answer-
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 2
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 30/03/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321
Student’s Name:
Semester: Second
CRN:
Student’s ID Number:
Academic Year:2023-24-2nd
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
Marks Obtained/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1.1: Identify and evaluate the significant trade agreements affecting global commerce
Skills:
2.1: Analyse the effects of culture, politics and economic systems in the context of
international business
Values:
3.1: Carry out effective self-evaluation through discussing economic systems in the
international business context
Case study
Please read Case 6: “The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Is Dead: Long Live the
CPTPP” available in your book (International business: Competing in the global
marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.634, and answer the following questions:
Case study Question(s):
1. Explain the proposed benefits of the TPP.
(Marks: 2.5)
2. What were the potential drawbacks of the U.S. entering the TPP? What would be
the drawbacks to other nations? Discuss.
(Marks: 2.5)
3. Is the CPTTP a threat to American economic interests? Discuss.
(Marks: 2.5)
4. Why do you think the 11 remaining signatories went ahead with a revised deal
after the United States withdrew? Give logic in support of your answer. (Marks:
2.5)
Important Notes:
• This is an individual assignment.
• All references must be cited using APA format. This includes both in-text
citations and the reference list at the end of the document.
• Originality, Similarity and Plagiarism Check: Your work must be original. All
papers will be submitted through SafeAssign software to check for similarity and
plagiarism. Any instance of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for
the assignment. No exceptions and no second chances!
Answers
1. Answer2. Answer3. Answer4. Answer-
المملكة العربية السعودية
وزارة التعليم
الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 2
Project Management (MGT 323)
Due Date: 30/03/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Project Management
Student’s Name:
Course Code: MGT323
Student’s ID Number:
Semester: 2nd
CRN:
Academic Year:2023-24
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted. Peer-Reviewed Journals are required as
references.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
• Do not make any changes in the cover page.
Assignment Workload:
• This Assignment comprise of a Case Study questions.
• Assignment is to be submitted by each student individually.
Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment-2 students will able to understand the
1. Defining the concepts, theories and approaches of project management. (L.O-1.1)
2. Analyze to work effectively and efficiently as a team member for project related
cases. (L.O-3.1)
3. Evaluate to monitor and control the project. (L.O-3.2)
Assignment-2: Case Study
Assignment Case study Question:
(Marks 10)
Please read the Case-5.2 “Post Graduation Adventure.” from Chapter 5
“Estimating Project Times and Costs” given in your textbook – Project
Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page
no: 93 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to
support your answers. Answer the following questions.
Case study questions
1. Assume you are either Mike or Josh; how would you go
about making a decision using project management
methodology? Explain in 150 words (3 Marks).
2. Looking first at only cost, what decision would you
make? Explain in 150 words (3 Marks).
3. After cost, what other factors should be considered
before making a decision? Explain in 200 words (4 Marks)
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