Case Study N°1 Disruptive Innovation of the Automotive Industry Janesville, December 23, 2008, and the last Chevrolet came off the production line in the oldest of all General Motors (GM) production plants. With the plant having originally opened in 1923, a town had grown around its geography, its rhythms, and its jobs. Now, as the … Read more

ASSIGNMENT 1 You are the newly appointed Strategic Planning Manager for a state-owned agricultural development corporation in Zambia. The corporation’s mission is to enhance food security and support small-scale farmers by providing affordable inputs (seeds, fertilizers) and market access. However, the corporation has faced declining profitability over the past five years due to, inefficient distribution … Read more

ASSIGNMENT 1 You have recently been hired as an HR consultant by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Botswana to assist in developing national guidelines for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation within both public and private sector HR functions. Over the last two decades, Human Resource Management in Southern Africa has … Read more

Question 1 Building performance reflects how effectively a building fulfils its intended objectives in relation to physical, social and environmental criteria that underpin user satisfaction. It is assessed based on how the building performs during actual operation and occupancy. A building with high total performance is one that promotes comfort, efficiency, safety, and well-being for … Read more

Assignment 1 Task The two cases below are bad experiences encountered by customers in different scenarios. Choose ONE case from below and make use of the “4 steps to Quality Customer Service to analyze the case. Write an essay of around 800 words for the analysis. In the essay, you have to:  Identify the issues that … Read more

Assignment You are working as a consultant for a UK-based fast-fashion retailer with both online and high-street stores. The company is successful for offering low-priced, fast clothing but is now facing criticism for its negative environmental impact. The leadership team has recognised that current practices are not sustainable. They have highlighted three urgent issues. First, overproduction and waste, where … Read more

The purpose of this assignment is to apply your mastery of key enabling skills critical for business management. These skills include: Critical Thinking Writing Business Planning Controlling (Functions) Business Process Automation Data Analysis Problem Solving Supply Chain Management Workflow Management Through this exercise, you will demonstrate your ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, … Read more

Assessment Task You are required to write a 3,000-word essay on one of the following topics. Your essay must be original and demonstrate a solid understanding of the topic, supported by relevant academic references. Be sure to paraphrase your sources and cite them correctly both in-text and in your reference section. The essay should be … Read more

Term Project  The Term Project has 2 parts: Part A: Portfolio construction using Markowitz optimisation (Excel)  Part B: Portfolio construction using SIM-based optimisation (Excel) Each of the parts are described below. Please attempt ALL parts. Part A: 5 Stock Markowitz Optimisation A1 Allocated Stocks You are evaluating a portfolio of 5 U.S. equities drawn from … Read more

Assessment Task 1 Task Instructions Research Engage locally: Choose one local historical event to focus on. Gather Historical Evidence. Find reputable historical materials about the event from a range of sources. You can use the following: Books o Journal articles  Newspaper clips o Podcasts  Published autobiographies  Society websites  Documentaries  Oral tradition or verbal evidence is … Read more