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You will be writing a two-part paper on Porters Five Forces  
Please research Porters Five Forces 

Part A:
    Topic of discussion is Porters Five Forces
    Paper should include 
          background information (origination), 
          Application - when, where, and why would an executive use this analysis?
          Advantages - what are the advantages this analysis offers and how should they be integrated into the organizations strategy? 
          What are the possible disadvantages of using this analysis?
          Describe three strategies that may be impacted by the results of this analysis.

Part B:
    Students will "work out" a Porters Five Forces analysis on a leading battery company (e.g., Eveready, Duracell).
    Within this section, student's must do the required work of the analysis and provide an in-depth explanation of each component. 
    Page length for Part B will vary depending on the size of any graphs, tables, and in-depth analysis.

Criteria:
All papers must use a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed articles.  
At least two of the three articles must be between 0 and 5 years old. 
All papers must follow all APA requirements.

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M3D1: Sexual Harassment, Age, and Gender Discrimination
No unread replies. No replies. 
Please read all the assignment materials, view the videos, and perform outside research on these topics.
Please provide a synopsis of an example of someone who has encountered discrimination in hiring or sexual harassment. This example may be personal or something you have read about in the news.
Relate this example to the laws and tell us if you feel the law does enough to protect people from sexual harassment, age, and gender discrimination. Please discuss whether you feel that the laws as written are ethical or if we should do more to protect people.
How would you advise your company (past or present) on the issues of age and gender discrimination, as well as sexual harassment in the workplace? Please explain the pros and cons of creating a blanket policy that forbids any fraternization in the workplace.
MO3-1: Analyze the legal concept of sexual harassment (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
MO3-2: Analyze the legal concepts of age and gender discrimination (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
In this discussion, we require students to read all the assigned material and to perform some outside research, as well, to gain a better understanding of the legal concepts so that they may analyze them as they relate to employment law.




Read:
•    Required 
o    Sexual harassment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. (2013). In Gale (Ed.), Gale encyclopedia of everyday law. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/galegel/sexual_harassment/0
o    Cahill, M. L., & Horowitz, D. (2007). Sexual harassment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In D. S. Clark, Encyclopedia of law and society. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sagels/sexual_harassment/0
o    29 U.S. Code Chapter 14 - AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/chapter-14
o    Simon, D. R. (2004). Age discrimination (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. In L. M. Salinger, Encyclopedia of white-collar & corporate crime. Retrieved from http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sagewccc/age_discrimination/0 
•    Optional 
o    6 Famous Cases of Sexual Harassment (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/6-famous-cases-of-sexual-harassment
o    Buckner, G., Hindman, H., Huelsman, T., & Bergman, J. (2014). Managing Workplace Sexual Harassment: The Role of Manager Training (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Employee Responsibilities & Rights Journal, 26(4), 257-278. doi:10.1007/s10672-014-9248-z http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edb&AN=98882400&site=eds-live&scope=site
View:
•    Required 
o    Strategies for Gender Equality (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103647&xtid=93354&loid=365655 Businesses should eliminate gender from job applications. Quotas may be necessary but are problematic. Communicate succession plans clearly to women.
o    Organizational Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103647&xtid=93366&loid=374121 In addition to team-level ground rules, the organization as a whole needs a code of conduct to prevent larger issues, such as bullying or harassment.
•    Optional 
o    Complaints About Colleagues (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
http://vlib.excelsior.edu/login?url=http://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=103647&xtid=93366&loid=374116 Learn examples of common workplace complaints, ranging from everyday minor annoyances to bullying or harassment.
Module 3: Module Notes: Sexual Harassment, Age, and Gender Discrimination 
As we continue our exploration of employment law, we shall analyze the issues of gender and age discrimination, which affect many people seeking jobs, as well as those being fired before retirement without cause. We shall also explore the very difficult issue of sexual harassment in the workplace and how it shapes the development of corporate policies.
In many ways, it is legal to discriminate based on age; children under a certain age cannot hold jobs, drink alcohol, drive cars, join the military, or vote. We do not feel they have the capacity to make adult decisions until they are either 18 or 21 years of age. We may also take away the ability to work or drive based on capacity when a person gets older. We understand this and agree that, if safety is an issue, then we can discriminate in this way. So, when does it cross the line? When is discriminating based on age illegal?
We shall also explore the very difficult topics of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Even in this country, which has laws to protect people from gender discrimination in hiring, it still happens, and women are often paid less than their male counterparts doing the exact same job. Worse yet is the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We are all human, and we all have human desires, but when these desires are played out in the workplace, it can cause a great many difficulties for both employees and employers.
This module will further discuss the issue of discrimination in the workplace and provide an overview of gender and age discrimination, as well as the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. The discussion will provide a deeper analysis of these issues.  
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M3A1: Case Analysis: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 

Please make sure to read and view all materials for this module and be prepared to do outside research on these topics to complete this case analysis. Please understand that this case analysis may also draw on previous module discussions and readings.
In this case analysis, we ask you not only to explain the law and how these issues influence the workplace, but also how the employer should deal with these issues. We expect each case study to look at the issue from various perspectives, including:
The employee perspective – how does or should the employee react to these issues?
The company perspective – how does the company deal with these issues?
The legal perspective – does the law dictate the way the company must proceed?
The ethical perspective – does the law or company policies maintain a balance of ethical concerns?
The business perspective – even if the law or ethical codes do not require the company to act, how would the company be viewed by the public if the issue was released to the press? 
MO3-1: Analyze the legal concept of sexual harassment (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
MO3-2: Analyze the legal concepts of age and gender discrimination (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
Introduction to the Assignment
This assignment is designed to walk you through a set of discrimination issues that you may encounter in the workplace. You will analyze these issues from various perspectives so that you can advise your company on the best policies for dealing with these issues before they even arise.
The Case
Big E Music company is about to hire several new employees. Big E is a relatively new player in the music industry that has had several artists top the music charts in recent months. The company hopes to have a record label that includes all genres of music, but so far has only had success with two hip-hop artists. You have recently been hired as the HR director, and you are very proud to be working with this new company.
The Tasks:
The CEO comes to your office to discuss the job and what your duties will be. In your initial meeting, he asks you to:
Hire three new people to work in the company.
First, he wants a very sexy young African American woman to work as the receptionist for the company. He explains that she will be the face of the company, so she has to be very sexy with a beautiful face and body, and she has to be no more than 24 years old. He further states that he does not care about her skills as a receptionist as much as he does care that she is a sexy young woman.
Second, he is seeking an accountant and has had a great experience with an older Jewish man he knows but who is unavailable for this job. Therefore, he wants you to seek out and hire an older Jewish man who has a great amount of experience in accounting.
He is also seeking a new A&R person (the person who finds new acts to sign). He would prefer that this also be a young woman, but will accept a qualified man, as long as the candidate is attractive and young and has a strong background in hip-hop music.
Although you see many issues with his requests, you are new to your job, so you tell him that you will do some more research and let him know what you find. Please report back to him on each of these issues to let him know if his actions are legal or if there are any types of legal exemptions to the law that may make his discriminatory requests legal under the current laws.
He also needs your advice, as he is currently being sued for sexual harassment for the firing of his last secretary who alleges that she was the victim of sexual harassment. Solange was a very beautiful young woman who did a fantastic job, although she was excessively flirty. She would flirt shamelessly with the new artists and a few of the other employees. On several occasions, the flirtation included touching and caressing, which she seemed perfectly fine with, and at first the CEO was on board with this, as he felt it helped his business. Yet, one day, he was alone with her, and he grabbed her around the waist and said he was very attracted to her and that he wanted to take her on a trip to Vegas. He said that the company would pay for her trip but that he wanted her there for personal reasons and gave her a kiss. She pulled back and politely declined and told him that she had a boyfriend and could not go with him. When he returned from his trip, he found out that she did not have a boyfriend and fired her on the spot for lying to him. The CEO claims that he did nothing wrong—that at-will employment law allows him to fire anyone at any time without cause, but if he needed cause, it was because in fact many of the people she flirted with at the office touched her in highly inappropriate ways, and she often touched them in inappropriate ways, as well. He claimed that his actions were innocent—that he was attracted to her and simply wanted to date her and that he did not use his position of power to intimidate her, but when she lied, he had to fire her.
Please advise your new boss not only on the best way to proceed in the various scenarios, but also advise him on developing corporate policies that will help the company avoid any legal or ethical or business issues in the future. Remember, we do require research and analysis of the topic.
Please research and report back on these issues, keeping in mind the perspectives highlighted in the foundation area. You must cover each of the perspectives.
Please provide a 3-4 page paper (not including the cover page and references) case analysis with an introduction that explains the background of this case.
Please remember that we require the use of citations and references. Please use APA format, including a cover page and a reference list of at least three sources. 
Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file type using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word, etc.) and save it frequently to your computer.

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Ethical Obligations of Multinational Corporations to Developing Countries

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In what ways did this dispute show the WTO was a well-designed institution and in what ways did the dispute show there were problems with the WTO mechanisms which need to be resolved?

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Examining the behavioral competencies within the interpersonal domain. As a reminder, the three main clusters within the interpersonal domain are relationship management, global and cultural effectiveness, and communication. Once you are familiar with the interpersonal domain clusters, conduct a self-reflection and analysis by responding to each of the following three questions:

Strengths: What are your areas of strength within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a strength? Provide supportive examples.
Weaknesses: What are your areas of weakness within the interpersonal domain, and how did you determine a cluster as a weakness? Provide supportive examples.
Strategies: What are your strategies for the development of behavioral competencies within the interpersonal domain? Provide supportive examples and information from your research.

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The class is Organization Management for MBA program.

The Research paper is looking into a virtual or mobile team in a company. I have created a outline that will help structure the research paper. 

Explain what a virtual team. Account to Colquitt et al, a virtual team are teams in which that members are geographically dispersed, and interdependent activity occurs through electronic communication- primarily e-mail, instant messaging, and web conferencing. (Work from home)

Discuss the pro or benefits of using a mobile team for example but not limited to:
- it allows employees to balance work/ home life. ( perhaps helping with child care, flexible hours)
- decreases delays in service delivery due to drive time because we are stationed locally
-  Saves resources in having a central office


Discuss the cons or pitfalls of using a mobile team for example but not limited to:
-    Diminishes employee morale 
-    Lack of communication 
-    misunderstand communication
-    lack of interaction
-    lost of supervisory control 


Research other companies that utilize a virtual team such as but not limited to IBM, Community Hope, NJ Inc., Con Edison of New York. (Minimum 5 other companies)

Discuss the finds.  Explain what was found, What challenges did these companies have and how did they overcome barriers or challenges. What can be used to improve issues such as a lack of morale, misunderstandings or a lack of communication, lack of interaction etc.

Finally devise recommendations for managing similar situations that would occur and suggestions that would improve these issues.

As per professor, the research paper should be clear, concrete, and concise. Sources need to be cited properly (using APA format) with a minimum of 5 sources, and, as with the previous assignment, writing effectiveness matters.



Colquitt, J. A., Lepine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2017). Organizational behavior: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (5 ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (ISBN: 9781259545092)

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Employer Relationships: Independent Contractors and Agents versus Employees


Please read all the assignment materials, view the videos, and perform outside research on these topics.

Scenario
Sofia, a security guard for Sears, got off work one day and decided to go shopping at the mall she worked in. Still in uniform, Sofia was in the JC Penny store and saw a woman named Sandy who was shoplifting. Sofia watched her closely as she placed an item in her purse, then she followed Sandy to the exit, where she left without paying for the item. Sofia tried to stop her, but she started to run, so Sofia grabbed her by the arm. The woman fell and broke her other arm as she fell. Sofia asked if she was all right, then walked her back to the mall office, where she frisked her and searched her bag; then, she restrained her as they waited for the police and the paramedics.
Questions for Discussion
Sandy was arrested for shoplifting and was brought to the hospital, where a doctor set her broken arm. The next day, she hired a lawyer who is now suing for her injuries and false imprisonment. The lawyer named Sofia, JC Penny, Sears, and the mall as defendants in this lawsuit. To determine who may be liable in this scenario, please answer the following questions: 
Does a suspected thief have the right to sue? If so, why? Aren’t Sandy’s injuries due to her own illegal acts of trying to evade capture? If that is the case, why should Sandy be able to sue?
Was Sophia acting within the scope of her employment? If so, what are the legal implications for the mall, Sears, and JC Penny?
If Sofia was acting outside the scope of her employment, what are the legal implications for the mall, Sears, and JC Penny? 
Analyze and discuss whether Sofia can be considered an apparent or implied employee of both the mall and JC Penny and how that may influence their liability?
Please argue both sides of the following issue: Is it better legally, ethically, and from a business perspective for all involved to simply settle this injury claim, rather than have bad press about the injury and the lawsuit?
MO4-1: Analyze the employee/employer relationship (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
MO4-2: Analyze the independent contractor/employer relationship (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).

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M4A1: Case Analysis: Employer Relationships: Independent Contractors and Agents versus Employees 

Foundation of Case Analysis
Please make sure to read and view all materials for this module and be prepared to do outside research on these topics, as well, to complete this case analysis. Please understand that this case analysis may also draw on previous module discussions and readings.
In this case analysis, we ask you not only to explain the law and how these issues influence the workplace, but also how the employer should deal with these issues. We expect each case study to look at the issue from various perspectives, including:
The employee perspective – how does or should the employee react to these issues?
The company perspective – how does the company deal with these issues?
The legal perspective – does the law dictate the way the company must proceed?
The ethical perspective – does the law or company policies maintain a balance of ethical concerns?
The business perspective – even if the law or ethical codes do not require the company to act, how would the company be viewed by the public if the issue was released to the press?
MO4-1: Analyze the employee/employer relationship (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
MO4-2: Analyze the independent contractor/employer relationship (CO#1, 2, 3, 4).
The Case
Your friend Sharon owns a bar and is having an issue with one of the bouncers or security personnel. Brutus is a very large human being who is extremely good at his job; in fact, he may be too good, as Sharon wants your advice about a brawl that recently broke out at the bar. Jack Daniel was a regular patron who was very drunk one night, and he started verbally and then physically assaulting a female patron. Brutus, without hesitation, grabbed Jack, who resisted and tried to punch Brutus. Brutus still had a firm grip, and he pushed Jack against the wall, where he hit his head badly and blood flowed. More passive now, Brutus carried Jack outside and set him down gently by his car with one of Jack’s friends.
As Brutus left the bar to go home, he saw Jack across the street from the bar. When Jack saw Brutus, he started yelling obscenities. He was all alone, so Brutus went over to try to calm him down. Jack instantly rushed Brutus, who brushed him off, pushing him to the side, and Brutus slammed his head again on a car bumper. Brutus tried to revive him, but he could not, so he just left the scene, then anonymously called 911 from a pay phone down the street.
Sharon received a letter from Jack’s widow’s lawyer stating that Sharon is legally liable or responsible for the death of her husband because Brutus was her employee.
The Tasks
Answer the following questions:
Please analyze the law and provide arguments both for and against the legal theory that Brutus was simply defending himself. Did Brutus have an obligation to stay until help arrived? What type of liability might Brutus and the bar face for his actions?
Please analyze the scope of employment and provide arguments both for and against the issue of whether Brutus was acting within or outside the scope of employment in both altercations.
Please review the law and assess the differences in the possible issues of liability for Brutus and the bar if Brutus was an employee of the bar or if he was an independent contractor hired by Security Corp to work the bar that night?
Please analyze the legal concepts of implied and apparent authority and interrelate them to the following potential liability regarding both Brutus and the bar if Brutus had been fired 3 weeks earlier and was not even employed that night.
Please then provide a conclusion that wraps up all the ideas and provides recommendations for Brutus and the bar.
Please research and report back on these issues, keeping in mind the perspectives highlighted in the foundation area. You must cover each of the perspectives.
Please provide a 3-4 page paper (not including the cover page and references) case analysis with an introduction that explains the background of this case.
Please remember that we require the use of citations and referencing. Please use APA format, including a cover page and a reference list of at least three

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  What does the term reverse innovation mean?  Is reverse innovation disruptive?  Explain with appropriate examples. 
 What are the ‘lessons learned” for successful reverse innovation, from the perspective of a multinational, as outlined in the Harman study that other companies can adopt?  
 When considering a local innovation, how best can you scale up from a local to global level?  What are the factors and models to be considered?