Category: Management

Eastern Union, an industrial union that seeks to organize factory workers for the purpose of collective bargaining, has recently hired you as an organizer. You have been assigned to organize the workers at Too’s Company, a manufacturer in Westfield. The company’s principal product is widgets. The company employs supervisors, maintenance workers, production workers, assemblers, packers, and security guards. There is a support staff that includes two executive secretaries, and two accountants.
1. Your boss, Dot Comm, asks for your opinion of what would comprise an appropriate bargaining unit of the workers at Too’s Company. Of the jobs listed, identify any group(s) that should NOT be included in the bargaining unit and explain why not.
2. Dot tells you to determine whether substantial interest for Eastern Union exists. What does “substantial interest” mean and how will you demonstrate that it exists?
3. As a result of your efforts, 51% of the workers in your proposed bargaining unit indicated interest in Eastern Union. Dot tells you that because you already have a majority, you should ask the company to recognize the union as the bargaining agent for the employees. What do you expect Too’s Company’s response to this request will be?
4. In a representational election, Eastern Union received 48.9% of the vote of the bargaining unit. Dot says, “We were so close, we should be able to win next time. Let’s make sure we don’t lose our momentum. Let’s get moving so we can have another election in a month or two.” Do you agree with Dot? Explain.
PART B

I chose San Antonio Shoemaker (SecureStep Emergency SOS Shoe)Scenario The moment is here—your opportunity to present your new project to senior management. The leadership team is attending their meeting located in another state. You have five minutes to deliver a remote pitch. Are you ready to confidently and clearly showcase the value, potential, and impact of your project? This moment is your chance to grab their attention, spark their interest, and demonstrate why your idea deserves their support. Directions Create an elevator pitch for your new product or service using your project outline as a guide. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria: Introduction: Introduce your product or service. How It Fits: Determine how the product or service fits into the overall strategic plan and mission of the company. Speculate if the product or service fits within the capabilities of the company based on your research from previous modules. Use resources like GlobalData Explorer, Yahoo Finance, and investor relations pages within the company’s website. Justification: Justify your suggestion based on the numbers. What will be the revenue gain?Speculate on a Return on Investment (ROI) that justifies the project for investors and senior management. Enhancing the Mission: Explain how the new product or service enhances the company’s overall mission. Does it project profitability?Support your position with information and data from the company’s 10K. Use resources like GlobalData Explorer, Yahoo Finance, and investor relations pages within the company’s website.

Church’s Chicken originated in _________________________________, and its first foreign market was _______________________________ chicken is a “non-negotiable” aspect of the business. What issues can emerge in global markets as a result of this core business attribute? (e.g., how does this affect the Middle East market, or countries with Muslim segments?)__________________________ (or LTOs) are an important strategic element for global expansion to address flavor profiles – what has Church’s Chicken done to adapt to local flavor profiles?What type of customizations have been implemented in global markets regarding “restaurant experience” for Church’s Chicken? (e.g., what have they done in Mexico?)How many regions of Central, North and South America is Church’s Chicken currently operating?What are the 2 primary goals for these regionsList at least 3 factors are important to consider for international expansion? List specific metrics and “indexes” used for evaluation (Gallagher mentions an index discussed in Ch 6 slides).What “internal marketing” strategies are used by Gallagher to advance expansion in the Americas? What factors are evaluated by management when determining if Gallagher should be provided more resources for expansion?Finally, using secondary resources, evaluate the potential for Brazil as a market for expansion. Consider factors/data/metrics discussed in class, in cases, and during this interview to assist your evaluation. What methods of evaluation would you recommend?BONUS +3: What exotic food has Gallagher tried that had a surprising texture (not gelatinous)?

Bindley Corporation has a one-year contract to supply motors for all washing machines produced by Rinso Limited. Rinso manufactures the washers at four locations around the country: New York City, Fort Worth, San Diego, and Minneapolis. Plans call for the following numbers of washing machines to be produced at each location:
Planned Production by Location
Location
Number
New York City
55,000
Fort Worth
71,000
San Diego
75,000
Minneapolis
75,000
Bindley has three plants that can produce the motors. The plants and production capacities are
Plant Capacities
Plant
Capacity
Boulder
110,000
Macon
80,000
Gary
165,000
Due to varying production and transportation costs, the profit Bindley earns on each 1,000 units depends on where they were produced and where they were shipped. The following table gives the accounting department estimates of the dollar profit per unit. (Shipment will be mode in lots of 1,000.)
Profit per 1,000 Units (Dollars)
From / To
New York City
Fort Worth
San Diego
Minneapolis
Boulder
7
15
11
14
Macon
26
18
18
11
Gary
10
22
17
15
Given profit maximization as a criterlon, Bindley would like to determine how many motors should be produced at each plant and how many motors should be shipped from each plant to each destination.
a. Develop a transportation grid for this problem.
Transportation Grid
From/To
New York City
Fort Worth
San Diego
Minneapolis
Supply
Boulder
Macon
Gary
Requirements
b. Find the optimal solution using Microsoft Excel.
Note: Leave no cells blank – be certain to enter

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Part 1
Wanda Lux must select a supplier for a plastic bottle and proprietary dispenser for its new hair shampoo. Three suppliers have placed bids; at Wanda’s request, all bids are for a shipping quantity (Q) of 20,000 bottles with annual requirements (D) of 40,000 units. Wanda’s factory operates 250 days a year.
The following table shows each supplier’s price, estimated annual freight costs, and current lead times; management has added estimates for holding costs and administrative oversight costs for each supplier.
Supplier Bids
Supplier
Freight Costs (annual)
Price Unit (p)
Annual Holding Cost Unit (H)
Lead Time (L) (days)
Annual Administrative Costs
Dover Plastics
$4,500
$5.15
$1.03
14
$4,000
Evan & Sons
$3,500
$5.00
$1.00
13
$5,000
Farley, Inc.
$3,000
$5.05
$1.01
17
$6,000
Part 2a
Which of the three suppliers will provide the lowest annual cost to Wanda Lux?
Using Evan is the lowest cost alternative, with annual total costs to Wanda Lux of $218,500. (Enter your response rounded to the nearest whole number.)
Part 3
Beyond costs, however, Wanda has three other criteria considered important in the selection of a supplier. The following table shows all the criteria, their weights, and the scores for all of them except total costs, where a score of 1.0 indicates

Read the scenario below and answer ALL the question that followYou, being an esteemed project manager at Shoprite South Africa have been approached to be part of a major labour intensive project. The project entails the opening of a new Shoprite store in the largest shopping centre in South Africa,situated in Cape Town. The Shoprite store will be the largest Shoprite store in the world. Your task will be to support the lead project manager and to take control and responsibility of the Resource and Procurement tasks related to the project.You are expected to undertake extensive research on Shoprite and the project field of Resource and Procurement in order to empower yourself to be able to answer each question with depth.
GENERAL COMMENTS
Marks in the project assessment are primarily awarded for the application of the relevant theory to the requirements of the assessment. Merely reproducing theory is deemed inadequate. The ability to undertake and reflect on research is a key component to the assessment. The assessment will be assessed in accordance with the predetermined general criteria.Marks will be awarded for, amongst others:
Using the Harvard referencing style correctly
Providing an introduction and conclusion
Using headings and sub headings effectively
Numbering each answer correctly
Application of the theory effectively
QUESTION:
When resources are overloaded there are a number of options to increase resources available. Analyse these options to increase resources available in the context of your project with the intention to ensure that you don’t run out of resources at any point.

Under Malaysian law, trademark infringement requires proving:
Similarity or identical nature of the marks
Use in the course of trade
Likelihood of confusion among consumers
Valid trademark registration
In this case, KopiKaya can likely establish infringement as:
Their mark is registered
KopiKoya’s name and logo are notably similar
There’s documented consumer confusion
Both operate in the same industry (food service)
For passing off, KopiKaya must prove:
Goodwill in their business
Misrepresentation by KopiKoya
Resulting damage
The case appears strong for passing off given:
KopiKaya’s decade-long establishment
Similar branding causing actual confusion
Potential business diversion
Key difference: Passing off protects unregistered rights based on reputation, while trademark infringement protects registered marks regardless of reputation.
Available legal remedies include:
Interim and permanent injunctions
Monetary damages for lost profits
Account of profits
Delivery up or destruction of infringing materials
Corrective advertising orders
Enforcement strategies:
Cease and desist letters
Court proceedings
Customs recordal
Public notices
Settlement negotiations
Preventive brand protection strategies:
Register trademarks in all relevant classes
Document brand usage and goodwill
Regular market monitoring
Register domain names and social media handles
Maintain brand guidelines
Include non-compete clauses in contracts
Establish franchise agreements if expanding
Regular trademark watches
Document instances of confusion
Maintain portfolio of evidence
These measures create a stronger position for enforcement and deter potential infringers.

Episode 305: Managing Stakeholders as Clients
Effective stakeholder management involves clear communication, active listening, and managing expectations. In a project with conflicting interests, such as a software development project with varying stakeholder priorities, I would organize a meeting to align everyone on common goals, prioritize needs based on business value, and provide regular updates to ensure all interests are addressed.
Episode 307: Four Ways to Build and Maintain High-Performing Teams
Fostering trust and accountability is key to high-performing teams. In a project setting, I would set clear expectations, promote open communication, and ensure regular check-ins. This would help maintain transparency, motivate the team, and ensure everyone remains responsible for their roles.
Episode 349: Team Leadership for Virtual Teams in a Global Delivery Model
Critical leadership skills for virtual teams are communication, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability. Clear communication tools like Slack, being mindful of cultural differences, and being flexible with meeting times are key strategies to manage global teams effectively and ensure smooth collaboration.
Episode 304: Planning and Controlling Megaprojects
A major challenge in megaprojects is managing complexity. To address this, I would break the project into phases, track progress with KPIs, and implement a risk management plan. Regular stakeholder reviews and using project management tools would ensure the project stays on track.