with relevant examples, discuss how purchasing function can lead to competitive strategy supply chain management environment
Provide hypothetical situation that would lead to outsourcing risks and provide a solution to such a situation
Discuss the human resource approach you would have used for each of FOUR countries that Shoprite expanded into in the case study above; substantiate your answer with reasons. (Your answer should be between 1 page and 1.5 pages)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Kristin Berry, Miss Design Berry case study
Question 1 (30 Marks)
Drawing on the extract for inspiration, conduct a viability study on a business opportunity you foresee or have heard about.
With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, participation in organizational practices through technological advances and employees need to be influenced to participate in the current hybrid approach to work. At the same time, organizational communication must be smart to ensure that employee resistance to change can be addressed to achieve sustainability.
1.Physical noises, 2. Sender or source of communication, 3. Organizational and physical distance, and time, 4. Value and cultural differences, 5. Lack of common knowledge, 6. Selective perceptions, 7.Semantics, 8. Communication styles.
Based on the key barriers outlined above, prepare a mind map that highlights the key barriers to effective communication while adopting a mixed work approach (traditional & online) during the COVID-19 crisis.
Building a Digital Supply Chain Ready for the Future case study
QUESTION 1 [20 MARKS]
With reference to relevant theory and the information in the above-mentioned case study. 1.1 Critically discuss the role of Information Technology in a retail Supply Chain. (10 marks)
1.2. Discuss any five major Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes that US retailers would adopt to improve their operations. (10 Marks)
The Impact of Political Protests on Business Continuity case study
QUESTION 2
Critically discuss various models that are being used by various businesses in the retail industry to service their customers and examine how these have been affected by Political Protests. (20 Marks)