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Case Study: KFC warns menu items missing due to supply issues
12 August
KFC has warned that supply chain issues are disrupting both their food and packaging stocks nationwide. In a <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#4CAF50; letter-spacing:.1pt;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">tweet on Wednesday,</span> the fast-food chain said some items would not be available because there's been "some disruption" over the last few weeks.
Part-1: Case Study Question [1,500 words[ – 30 Marks
1. Using the above case study situation, write one essay discussing the following:
a) the importance of an adequate supply of packaging materials and timely delivery for KFC.
b) the challenges KFC faces because of depending on other companies for logistics/delivery of key materials.
c) the impact on such issues on KFC consumers.
1. International marketing is complex and full of challenges. Operating in overseas markets is no easy task.
a) Use various South Pacific as well as international examples to discuss how multinational companies and/or international marketers can improve their relationships with the host country governments while lessening political vulnerability.
b) Also elaborate on the actual strategies, marketers can use to minimise political vulnerability and risk.
In a survey of teachers, it was found that teachers pay and benefits was poor yet they continue to teach. Use Hersberg's two factor theory to explain this finding
Write a brief introduction about the communication etiquette to be observed in business writing and rewrite the given sentences following the communication etiquette a. You are not allowed to attend the conference as you did not register before the due date. b. All the employees can bring their wives for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the organization. c. Two people attending the conference from our company will be the Asian Manager and the old accountant. d. An efficient salesman can easily convince his clients. e. Despite his walking disability, John is the most eligible candidate for the post. f. Do not expect a refund for returning the damaged goods. g. There are several errors in the mails drafted by you h. We need to recruit more manpower in order to complete the project within the given deadline. (
A prominent caterer is planning to open up a mid-sized multi cuisine restaurant. Considering his expertise and knowledge in the food and beverages services, he is confident of getting into a full-fledged restaurant operation. You are required to suggest the team on the following points:
a. Suggest a site location for the restaurant, assuming it to be Metro city (you can assume a city of your choice). Give your reasons for the same (5 Marks)
b. What strategy would the rerestaurant adopt for an Aggregate Operation Plan of resources given a time frame of a year? (
After six months in his new position as a manager, Binyam was faced with the task of having to conduct performance evaluation of his staffs. He was worried because he had never done performance evaluation and is not sure how to do it. However, in order to easy his ways, he decides to start Mekdes .she is a recent hire in his department and he felt that she is the most cooperative lady he had hired since he became a manager. What perceptual biases (kind of misperceptions) do you expect likely to come into play while Binyam evaluate the performance of Mekdes? Justify your answer.
After six months in his new position as a manager, Binyam was faced with the task of having to conduct performance evaluation of his staffs. He was worried because he had never done performance evaluation and is not sure how to do it. However, in order to easy his ways, he decides to start with Mekdes and she is a recent hire in his department and he felt that she is the most cooperative lady he had hired since he became a manager. What perceptual biases (kind of misperceptions) do you expect likely to come into play while Binyam evaluate the performance of Mekdes? Justify your answer.
What is the primary stage of the business management?and why primary stage of business management is considered as the most crucial stage?
Rampersad enterprises a machine shop has outgrown their current capacity and as such they are planning to move to a larger location
Is perception management applicable in current times when we are working from virtually and not interacting personally with our co-workers and managers? Rationalize your opinion with steps and measures that help you manage the process.
