Is this acquisition successful? Justify.  

Mini-project

From real national/international market, choose an example of acquisition and answer the following questions: (1 mark each question)

1. Briefly introduce your chosen firms, and partners of the acquisition (industry, nationality, size, market position…). Max 100 words

2. Explain the different reasons for this acquisition.

3. What is the method used by the acquiring firm to manage its culture after acquisition? underline the pros and cons of this method.

4. Is this acquisition successful? Justify.

5. Give three challenges that can face a firm that uses an acquisition strategy.

Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.

Learning Outcomes:

§ Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation environment of hypothetical and real-world organizations. (CLO3)

§ Gain insights into the strategy-making processes of different types of organizations (CLO4)

§ Understand the contribution of various functional areas e.g. production, marketing, purchasing, and supply management to the overall well-being of the organization. (CLO5)

§ Understand issues related to strategic competitive advantage in diversified organizations (CLO6)

This assignment includes 2 sections:

I. Case study

Assignment Question(s):

Read carefully the mini case No 18 from your textbook (entitled ‘Tesla Motors Inc.) and briefly answer the following questions: (1 mark for each question)

1. What is the competitive strategy used by Tesla Motors company?

2. Use the five forces of the M. Porter matrix to describe the industry that “Tesla Motors” belongs to.

3. Describe the different functional strategies of the Tesla Motors company.

4. Describe the relationship of Tesla Motors with its primary stakeholders.

5. Describe the market position of Tesla Motors.

6. Describe the core competency of Tesla Motors.

7. Describe any strategic alliance (acquisition, outsourcing, joint venture, ….) used by Tesla Motors? Was it successful? justify.

8. What are the main challenges that Tesla Motors faced?

9. Assess the competitive advantage of Tesla Motors in its market.

10. Recommend solutions for Tesla Motors to improve its competitive advantage.

What experimental design did the authors use?(

Instructions: Summarize one of the articles assigned for the topic of the week using the format below.

  1. Article reference  using APA format (5 points):
  2. Summarize the purpose of the study (at least 3 sentences – 10 points):
  3. What/who are the subjects and setting (at least 4 sentences – 10 points):
  4. What experimental design did the authors use?(at least 2 sentences – 10 points):
  5. Summarize the results of the study? (at least 4 sentences- 10 points):
  6. What are your criticisms of the study? What is a possible future direction for the research? In other words, what should come next if you were going to conduct the next study? (at least 5 sentences- 5 points):
Do you think non-repudiation falls under one of the tenets of the  C-I-A triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability)? Why or why  not?

Please answer the below questions in about 250 words in APA format with in-text citation using at-least 2 references to support answers.

  1. Do you think non-repudiation falls under one of the tenets of the  C-I-A triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability)? Why or why  not?
  2. Is the C-I-A triad adequate when selecting controls for a Windows system? Why or why not?
What is the probability that the cost will be more than $450?

Automobile repair costs continue to rise with the average cost now at $367 per repair. Assume that the cost for an automobile repair is normally distributed with a standard deviation of $88. Answer the following questions:

  1. What is the probability that the cost will be more than $450?
  2. What is the probability that the cost will be less than $250?
  3. What is the probability that the cost will be between $250 and $450?
  4. If the cost for your car repair is in the lower 5% of automobile repair charges, what is your cost?
In what ways are IDEA and Section 504 similar?

Write 2-4 well developed paragraphs addressing the following questions:

  • In what ways are IDEA and Section 504 similar?
  • In what ways do IDEA and Section 504 differ?
  • If a parent approaches you requesting accommodations for their child, how would you determine whether an IEP or a 504 plan is most appropriate?
  • What are common reasons schools/ districts face legal challenges related to violations of IDEA and/ or Section 504? How could these challenges be avoided?
  • How does IDEA and Section 504 apply to your desired role (school leader, athletic director, higher education professional, etc.)?

Cite evidence for the course readings or other scholarly sources to support your statements.  Use APA formatted citations and include an APA formatted reference section (as needed).

Why are there international laws and treaties against the use of WMDs?

 

Third Mini Research Paper Topic and Annotated Bibliography

For this assignment, you will be required to submit a third research topic and complete an annotated bibliography of five resources for the third mini research paper due at the conclusion of Unit VI. This assignment will be one document in two parts.Part 1: Your research topic requires you to research, examine, and analyze the following international laws and treaties on weapons of mass destruction (WMDs): the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT); the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC); the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction, also known as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC); Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT); Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991; and other international laws and legal initiatives in place to counter global WMD use.For your research, you will want to consider the following questions.

  • Why are there international laws and treaties against the use of WMDs?
  • What are the different classifications and types of WMDs that exist today?
  • What treaties exist for each classification and type of WMD?
  • What are the roles of the United States and the United Nations when enforcing international laws and the parameters of each treaty?
  • What challenges exist when attempting to enforce international laws and legal initiatives related to WMDs?
  • What changes have been made to each international law and treaty listed above since inception?
  • Why is it important for the United States, the United Nations, and member states to continue to implement new international laws and treaties as new threats emerge?
  • What can be done to enforce international laws and treaties on non-member states of the United Nations?

Part 2: Annotated BibliographyIdentify five scholarly sources from the CSU Online Library or other reliable sources that support your research paper topic and paper. Include a summary of 150–200 words for each reference that will cover the material related to the research paper criteria. As you locate your sources, consider how you will use them in your research paper.The annotated bibliography identifies the reference, description, and how it pertains to the research paper. Use APA Style to format the references.

What are some things you need to think about when it comes to doing business globally, using a wireless mobile network?

we looked at networks in general; however, in this discussion we’re looking at wireless networks, mostly focusing on mobile networks. Mobile networks in a global economy can be a challenge for multiple reasons. First, governments in other countries control the mobile networks. Second is the technology. Mobile networks in other countries might not be as good as the mobile networks within the US. As a global company, how can we deal with this? With a big push for 5G, which has speeds well over 2Gbps, how does that change the way you do business? What are some things you need to think about when it comes to doing business globally, using a wireless mobile network?