VAL- UP TO 4/3/2025- ***** PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI IT WILL BE SCANNED***** ****** THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS 4 PARTS / PLEASE LABEL EACH PART SEPARATELY WITH REFERENCES WHE Original Papers

VAL- UP TO 4/3/2025-

***** PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL WORK IS AUTHENTIC- DO NOT USE AI IT WILL BE SCANNED*****

****** THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS 4 PARTS / PLEASE LABEL EACH PART SEPARATELY WITH REFERENCES WHEN COMPLETED******

PART 1- Module 2- DISCUSSION- (VAL)-

IKEA

Is it fair for IKEA to prescribe that its suppliers comply with global standards that are at variance with local market labor practices and conditions?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 150 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.

PART 2- Module 3- ASSIGNMENT- (VAL)-

Developing Country Markets

Assume that you are the CEO of an online retailer looking to expand your services into developing country markets. Much of the success of your business model depends on the ability to ship items quickly and without delays as well as provide unrivaled customer service.

·       Start by describing your proposed business model.

·       What concerns might you have about entering a developing-country market given your business model? 

·       What would you be the necessary conditions for your business to succeed? 

Submission Instructions:

·       Your paper is to be 2 PAGES, clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

·       The paper should be formatted per the current APA and double-spaced, excluding the title and reference page.

·       Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. 

·       This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.

PART 3- Module 4- DISCUSSION- (VAL)-

Empowering Employees

Discuss the corporate culture of your organization. In your answer include how the company empowers its employees. (Remember empowerment incorporates a number of things).

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 150 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.

PART 4- Module 4- ASSIGNMENT- (VAL)-

Implementing New Strategies

Explain why implementing a new or different strategy calls for managers to identify the resource requirements of each new strategic initiative and then consider whether the current pattern of resources allocation and the budgets of the various subunits are suitable.

Submission Instructions:

·       Your paper is to be 3 PAGES, clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.

·       The paper should be formatted per the current APA and double-spaced, excluding the title and reference page.

·       Incorporate a minimum of 3 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. 

·       This assignment will be assessed through Turnitin AND NO AI USAGE IS ACCEPTABLE.