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A major local building owner owns three (3) high-rise Grade A office towers (Tower A, Tower B & Tower C) in the Central Business District (CBD) and a mixed-use development comprising two (2) high-rise residential towers and an integrated retail mall in the sub-urban area. The building owner is deeply concerned about the increasing operation and maintenance costs attributed to inflation, increasing utilities tariffs and labour costs.

Except for specialist services for central electrical switchgears, and lifts and escalators, all maintenance and operation activities are undertaken by the in-house teams. Specialist contractors are appointed to only carry out corrective maintenance and replacement works, if needed, mainly for the air-conditioning systems, mechanical and ventilation systems. A contract manager, based at the company headquarter, oversees the procurement of specialist services and contract administration and management, including overseeing the service delivery by the specialist contractors.

The administration team of the respective buildings issues and keeps manual records of purchasing/work orders, including managing tenants’ feedback. Feedback from tenants received on telephone calls are usually not recorded. Among other housekeeping issues most of the feedback are inconsistent air-conditioning supply temperatures in the tenants’ units. The vendor of the water-cooled chillers had on several occasions checked and confirmed not chiller-related issues.

The Managing Director directed the General Manager of the Facility Management Department to rationalize all services without compromising service standards, reduce headcount by at least 50% and to optimize outsourcing initiatives. The General Manager assigns you as the Deputy General Manager find ways to restructure the in-house teams and to optimize outsourcing arrangements. Refer to the current organization structures below:

 

Shift Hours: 1st shift (7:00 am to 2:00 pm) 2nd Shift (1:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Security officer will manage tenants’ calls after hours and weekends. Security officers manage the fire command Centers, 24/7.  State your assumptions, where necessary. Question 1 (a) Examine the challenges of the current organization structures, including the operation and maintenance functions. (10 marks)

(b) Demonstrate your understanding of the operation and maintenance requirements of the major building systems in the context of in-house versus outsourced functions. (20 marks)

(c) Propose an in-house and outsourcing mix organization structure to streamline the operation and maintenance activities of building services for operational and financial efficiency. (15 marks)

Question 2 Most of the issues complained by the tenants are related to inconsistent air-conditioning supply temperature to the tenants’ units, i.e. some users complained too cold while some said it is too warm.

(a) Examine at least FIVE (5) possible causes of inconsistent air-conditioning supply temperature in the tenanted units. (15 marks)

(b) Implement FIVE (5) preventive measures to address these five (5) possible causes of inconsistent air-conditioning supply temperature to the tenanted units. (15 marks)

Question 3 The administration team of the respective buildings issues and keeps manual records of purchasing/work orders, including managing tenants’ feedback. Feedback from the tenants received on telephone calls are usually not recorded. The building owner is considering investing on the use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to improve customer service standards and to level up the overall maintenance standards of all the building services.

(a) Appraise the benefits and pitfalls of the Computerized Maintenance Management System technology and justify your recommendation. (15 marks)

(b) Formulate a training strategy plan to train or coach in-house staff on the use of Computerized Maintenance and Management System (CMMS) software. (10 marks)

SM9532 Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management Assessment Brief 2026 | NU University Northumbria University (NU) Subject SM9532: Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management SM9532 Assessment Brief  Module Code SM9532 Module Title Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management Statement of task Focusing on a company with some international presence, and assuming it is considering further international expansion, conduct a research-based strategic analysis. Refer to the guidance below for the specific tasks to be addressed. Word Limit The total word limit for this assessment is 3000 words. Weighting This assessment is worth 100% of the total marks available for this module. Submission Time and Date TBC Submission of Assessment This assessment should be submitted electronically, online via Turnitin. You will find a Turnitin link to submit your assessment on the module Blackboard site/eLP.  It is your responsibility to ensure that your assessment is submitted by the submission deadline stated. Penalties apply for late submissions. Provision of feedback Written feedback will be provided on TBC. Guidance for this assessment The module assessment comprises of an individual research-based assignment that represents 100% of the module mark. You should write a 3000-word report covering the following tasks:

1. Applying the CAGE framework, compare the company’s home country with two potential host countries, each located on a different continent. Identify key similarities and differences across the CAGE dimensions, discuss their strategic implications for the company, and recommend one country for investment. (30 marks, 900 words maximum)2) Using Porter’s National Diamond (PND) framework, evaluate the recommended country’s competitiveness focusing on the relevant industry and summarise the strategic implications of the PND analysis findings. (25 marks, 750 words maximum)
2. Based on the above analyses, identify which strategy from the AAA framework (Adaptation, Aggregation, or Arbitrage) should be initially adopted by the company to create value in the recommended host country, and justify your choice. Consider how this strategic focus might evolve over time as the firm continues to operate there. (25 marks, 750 words maximum)
3. Drawing on the above analyses and other relevant sources, briefly discuss three key cross-border challenges the company may face in operating in the recommended country. Provide strategic recommendations that could help the company address these challenges. (20 marks, 600 words maximum)

SM9532 Kaplan LECTURE 4_ Differences Across Countries-The CAGE distance framework.pptx SM9532 Kaplan LECTURE 7_ Global and Regional Integration.ppt SM9532 Kaplan LECTURE 8_ Political Risk Assessment.ppt SM9532 Kaplan LECTURE 9_ Understanding International Cultures.ppt Overview of AAA.pptx

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Rubric – Grading criteria for the SM9532 Assessment You should refer to these assessment criteria within this rubric for detailed guidance on how you will secure marks for this assessment.

  Does not meet Standards Meets Standards Exceeds Standards Assessment criteria Completely insufficient Insufficient Adequate Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding 0-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-100% Q1. CAGE analysis

(30 marks)

No understanding of the purpose of the analysis or its underlying concepts. No use of the CAGE framework, research, or relevance to the task. (0-8.5)

 

Insufficient grasp of analytical concepts with poor and inaccurate application of the CAGE framework. The analysis is weak, lacks research, and fails to recommend a country. Structure and referencing are inadequate. (9-11.5)

Adequate understanding of the CAGE framework with superficial analysis. The discussion lacks depth, is loosely connected to the task, and includes minimal research. Referencing is inconsistent. (12-14.5)

Good use of the CAGE framework with relevant, though occasionally unclear, analysis. A country is recommended, but some confusion and gaps remain in depth, structure, and referencing. (15-17.5)

Very good understanding and effective application of the CAGE framework. Well-supported analysis using quality sources. Logical recommendation with generally strong structure and referencing. (18-20.5) Excellent and well-structured application of the CAGE framework, demonstrating a clear understanding of strategic implications. Robust analysis supported with strong research and a well-reasoned recommendation. Structure, writing, and referencing are near flawless. (21-23.5)

Outstanding and original application of the CAGE framework, with deep, critical analysis tailored to the context. Offers a compelling, fully justified recommendation. Demonstrates exceptional research integration, fluent writing, and flawless structure and referencing. (24-30) Q2. PND analysis

(25 marks)

No understanding of the task or the PND framework. No research or structure. Writing is unclear. Referencing is absent. (0-7)

Insufficient grasp of the task and the PND framework. Major errors in analysis. Lacks research and structure. Referencing is poor or missing. (7.5-9.5)

Adequate use of the basic PND framework without considering external variables; however, the analysis is superficial and flawed. Some understanding is demonstrated. Research support is weak, and strategic points are unclear. Referencing is inconsistent. (10-12)

 

Good application of the extended PND framework, accompanied by evaluation with relevant points and sources. Strategic insights are present, though structure and referencing require refinement. (12.5-14.5)

Very good analysis using the extended PND framework. Well-argued points supported with relevant sources. Clear strategic outcomes. Very good structure and referencing. (15-17)

Excellent use of the extended PND framework. In-depth, well-supported analysis with excellent research. Strategic implications are well-developed. Writing and referencing are excellent. (17.5-19.5)

Outstanding and original analysis applying the extended PND framework with profound insights, backed by top-quality sources. Innovative strategies, outstanding research, and impeccable writing, structure, and referencing. (20-25)

Q3. AAA analysis

(25 marks)

 

Fails to address the task, with no research or understanding. Writing is unclear and often incomprehensible. (0-7)  Insufficient attempt at addressing the task. Minimal research and a weak grasp of the AAA strategies. Referencing is inadequate. (7.5-9.5)

Adequate application of AAA strategies, with limited theoretical grounding and weak connections to preceding analyses. The choice of strategy lacks depth and critical reflection. Research and referencing are inconsistent. (10-12)

Good use of AAA strategies linked to preceding analyses, with some justification and reflection on potential shifts over time. Greater coherence, deeper analysis, stronger research support, and more consistent referencing are needed. (12.5-14.5)

Very good choice of AAA strategies with relevant justification. Reflects on strategy evolution over time. Well-written, well-structured, and appropriately referenced. (15-17)

Excellent theoretical knowledge and application of AAA strategies. Coherent and well-supported analysis of value creation and potential strategic shifts over time. Research is thorough. Exceptionally well-written, clearly structured, and precisely referenced. (17.5-19.5)

Outstanding theoretical insight with sophisticated application of AAA strategies. Original, nuanced reflection on strategic dynamics. Strong supporting evidence and compelling analysis. Exemplary research, flawless writing, and impeccable structure and referencing. (20-25)

Q4. Key challenges

(20 marks)

No focus on the task, no link to preceding analyses, no research, and no understanding of international or cross-cultural issues. (0-5.5)

Insufficient link to preceding analyses. Limited use of studied material or research. Poor discussion of cross-cultural challenges. Referencing is weak or absent. (6-7.5)

Adequate connection to preceding analyses. Superficial analysis with limited research and understanding of international and cross-cultural contexts. Referencing is inconsistent. (8-9.5)

Good identification of relevant challenges, clearly linked to preceding analyses. Demonstrates good cross-cultural awareness. Evaluates challenges using sound research and accurate referencing. (10-11.5) Very good identification of key challenges with excellent cross-cultural insight. Presents well-structured, coherent arguments building on preceding analyses. Demonstrates strong research and referencing throughout. (12-13.5)

Exceptional identification of challenges linked to preceding analyses, with original, nuanced discussion. Shows outstanding cross-cultural intelligence and critical insight. Provides innovative, well-supported recommendations with exceptional research, synthesis, and clear, excellent writing. (14-15.5) Outstanding depth and precision in identifying challenges explicitly linked to preceding analyses. Displays original, insightful discussion with exceptional cross-cultural intelligence. Demonstrates innovative thinking, critical analysis, and synthesis, supported with flawless research and academic writing. (16-20)

Assessment Guidance Session Detailed assessment guidance will be provided in Week 6 lecture.  The lecture will cover:

i. understanding the assessment tasks and how to select a suitable company

ii. how to identify relevant sources and conduct effective research

iii. the expected processes of analysis, critical evaluation, and identifying strategic implications

iv. how to structure the written report and correctly reference sources

v. how the assessment will be graded against the rubric

You are reminded that recorded assessment guidance will be provided on the Blackboard/eLP site for this module after Week 6 lecture.

Use of Generative AI within this Assessment In alignment with Northumbria University’s Academic Regulations for Taught Awards (ARTA), section 1.2, you are reminded that “In all assessed work students should take care to ensure that the work presented is their own and that it fully acknowledges the work and opinions of others”.

Unless the assessment specific guidance above requests that you use generative AI in crafting your assessment, AI should not be used to do the core work for you.  You should assume that generative AI may be used as follows:

AI can help with things like improving grammar, helping with structure format, organising ideas, and generating suggestions. The main content, analysis, and conclusions in your work must always be your own work. Further guidance regarding using AI responsibly and ethically can be found in your student portal here.

When you submit your assessment, you will be requested to add and sign a declaration of your use of AI in the creation of your work.  A copy of this declaration document is attached to the end of this document.  You should place this signed copy at the front of your submission.  Failure to accurately record your use of such tools may be considered as academic misconduct.

Academic Regulations As part of the preparation for writing your assessment, you should familiarise yourself with the following policies, all of which can be found here:

Academic Regulations for Taught Awards (ARTA) Academic Misconduct Word Limit Late Submission of Work Short Extensions Personal Extenuating Circumstances (PEC) Technical Extenuating Circumstances (TEC) Please see the module Blackboard site/eLP for further details of how the University Assessment Regulations may affect/support you.

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Unit 2 Culminating activity
This is your second assessment for feedback and a grade. This assessment is worth 20% of your course grade.
Managing an organization – Managing millennials in the ideal workplace
Your task is to research a company from Canada's Top 100 that would be an ideal place to work for millennials and prepare a report or slide show to present your information. Base your decision on what you've learned so far about millennials and their ideal workplace.
A good place to start your research is by visiting the website of "Canada's Top 100 Employers." This is an annual ranking of the best employers in Canada. Take your time to select an organization that resonates with you. By pressing each company's name, you will discover the reasons why this company made the top 100 list. You will make your selection based on what you learned about millennials and what they look for in a company.
To help you make your selection, take a look at the tasks and refer back to Learning Activity 2.7 in this unit. Once you have made your selection you are ready to go!
To continue, read through the tasks you need to complete for this assessment.
The tasks are as follows:
Task 1: Introduce the organization
Introduce the organization that you selected from Canada's Top 100 Employers. Discuss why you have chosen this organization to be an ideal workplace for millennials. Refer to Learning Activities 2.6 and 2.7 by explaining how their structure is an example of a successful modern-day workplace. Refer to trends in organizational design.
Task 2: Discuss why this company is successful

Discuss why this company is successfulDiscuss why this company is successful by referring to planning and strategy. Offer insight and evidence through onlineresearch (articles, news releases, and so on) and by referring to course content from Learning Activities 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4.Task 3: Imagine you are a managerImagine you are a manager working for this organization. How would you enable the control function so that you can relateto your millennial staff? Refer to Learning Activity 2.5.Task 4: Describe the kind of psychological contractDescribe the kind of psychological contract you will have with your employees and how you will ensure job satisfaction.Refer to Learning Activity 2.7.Task 5: Find a job postingExit FullscreenFind a job posting (present or recent past) relating to a management position in this organization. Identify the humanresources (HR) functions you would carry out to attract and retain the most ideal millennial candidate. You can refer to any

Introduction- Working Thesis:–Part A: In James Joyce's The Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, the VirginMary is portrayed as a regal figure within Stephen's mind to demonstrate how thejuxtaposition of purity and corruption result in spiritual discourse. By presentingMary as an unattainable archetype, the average sinner is inherently lesser thandespite the indiscriminate comfort she brings.Part B: The essay will focus on the elaborate language that Stephen uses todescribe the Virgin Mary that emphasizes her unattainability and the pedestalshe is placed upon.- Use of the senses to highlight the spread and permeance ofcorruption/sin and how past transgressions linger- How Stephen's position within the prefecture still keeps him at a distancefrom the Virgin Mary despite being having influence and a deeperconnection to the church- Part C: The significance of the Virgin Mary within a broader understanding is thatwhile she provides solace, she cannot be relied upon within the individual journey

For this assignment, you are going to assess your current set of skills using the BACB Test Content Outline 6 assessment provided, create a set of supervision goals, design a training plan using a behavior skills training approach, and consider a process to evaluate the effects of a supervision and training experience. Please read carefully the instructions below. Instruction Use the Unit 6 Assignment Template to structure your work. For this assignment, you are going to assess your current set of skills using the BACB Test Content Outline 6 assessment provided, create a set of supervision goals, design a training plan using a behavior skills training approach, and consider a process to evaluate the effects of a supervision and training experience. Completing Your Assignment: Using the Test Content Outline 6 Rating Scale you will rate your current skill set across each domain (A–H) of the list. You should include this completed assessment tool as an appendix to your assignment. In narrative form, reflect upon your assessment as a whole and discuss how it can help in developing an effective supervisory experience. Next, you will choose one skill from each domain of the TCO6 (A–H) and operationally define a set of supervision goals grounded in skill acquisition that can be used to design a training plan as part of an effective supervision experience. Provide a brief (1- to 2-paragraph) discussion to explain how pinpointing and defining these goals contribute to a valuable training experience, using support from the literature and resources that you have accessed in the course. Choose your two goals, one from each of the domains F: Behavior Assessment and G: Behavior Change Procedures. Using each of the steps outlined in the behavior skills training approach, design a training plan for each of the two goals. You should use any of the appropriate Appendices provided in unit readings to structure your work. Appendix B Appendix C Next, explain how you would go about evaluating the effects of supervision and/or training. What aspects of the experiences do you need to take into consideration? How does this evaluative process further contribute to an effective supervision experience? Your assignment should use the provided template, and should include the following elements: Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date. Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs. Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice of the profession. Reference page: Sources listed in current APA format. Include a minimum of five scholarly or academic sources to support your responses and conclusions. Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned. Use standard 1" margins on all sides. Use current APA formatting and citation style.

The assignment focuses on analyzing how financial markets and interest rates function in theory and practice, while emphasizing critical thinking, research evidence, applied problem-solving, and most importantly creativity.

Assignment tasks (to complete both parts) The works are graded on comparative basis, thus, creativity and originality are a priority. Part 1 – Case-Based Question (Research & Application) – Mandatory: use of graphs, tables, and real-world data. – Mandatory: use at least 2 credible and recent academic references beyond the textbook. – Strong emphasis for assessment is: critical thinking + research evidence Answer in 300-500 words each. 1. Explain the main functions of financial markets and why they are essential for economic growth. 2. Compare direct vs. indirect finance. Provide an example of each. 3. Analyze the role of the Armenian financial system in channeling funds between savers and borrowers. Provide at least two examples from real life. 4. Discuss the importance of banks, financial markets, and central banks. Provide at least two examples from real life. Part 2 – Applied Analysis (Problem Solving) Solve the following problems: 1. A 5-year, $1,000 bond with an annual 6% coupon rate is in the market. • If the market interest rate rises to 8%, calculate the bond’s price. • Explain what this means for investors. 2. Suppose the demand for bonds increases while the supply remains constant. What happens to bond prices and interest rates? Illustrate with a supply–demand graph. 3. Calculate the yield to maturity on the bond that has a price of $2,000 and pays a $70 dividend for the life of the bond. What will happen if the dividend is $50 instead of $70? Illustrate with a graph the change in the dividend payment. 4. Consider two scenarios. In the first, the nominal interest rate is 6 percent, and the expected rate of inflation is 4 percent. In the second, the nominal interest rate is 5 percent, and the expected rate of inflation is 2 percent. In which scenario would you rather be a lender and why? In which would you rather be a borrower and why?

Use the discussed technology tools to create a class activity that teaches literacy and inter-disciplinarity. If you are already employed as a teacher, you may post this on an existing district site IF you are planning to use the materials in your class. Do not post anything on your district page that you will not actually use, as this will be confusing to your students and their parents. You must choose a tool that allows you to post original content, e.g. does not pre-populate assignments or content for you. Review the rubric for full assignment criteria. Example: Start a class blog. Create a week of writing prompts on the blog that students should respond to as daily warm-ups. Prompts should address interdisciplinary content. or Create a virtual classroom page and include age-appropriate reading recommendations across multiple content areas. Write a reading comprehension quiz for at least one of your book recommendations.

Scenario: You have recently accepted a new position as a Human Resource Generalist for a global company based in the U. S. that is preparing to open a new location in another country. You have been asked by your direct manager to help create part of a presentation by researching compensation best practices for employees in a global setting. Your research and findings will be used in an upcoming presentation given by your HR director to the executive leadership suite. Instructions: For your part of the presentation, you are tasked with creating slides addressing best practices for compensating employees in a global setting. Be sure to answer the following questions: What challenges do IHRM practitioners face when implementing staffing and recruiting strategies in a global setting? How could IHRM overcome these challenges while still supporting the organization’s strategic objectives? What are some regulatory and policy considerations related to compensations that organizations must comply with in a global setting? What are two recommendations to overcome global compensation practices? Following University guidelines, provide attribution for credible sources used in the development of the presentation. As always, please keep in mind who your audience is and use correct grammar and spelling. Assessment Requirements/Submission Requirement: PowerPoint Presentation

Nurse advocacy is crucial in shaping policy, enhancing patient outcomes, and influencing healthcare finance. The nurses’ understanding of various stakeholders and their influence on policy is critical to the role of advocate. Three levels for advocacy guide the nurse in their approach to policy development, revision, and implementation. These levels are advocacy at the 1) microsystem (local or individual level), 2) mesosystem (organization or community), and 3) macrosystem (state, national, or global). • In 300 words or less, • Describe your experience advocating within each of the three levels of advocacy (microsystem, mesosystem, or macrosystem). EX can be from a school nurse, home health casemanager, Director of nursing in long term care, managed care case manager. • Consider stakeholders across the three levels. How does advocacy engagement with stakeholders differ among the three levels of advocacy? • At which level of advocacy (microsystem, mesosystem, or macrosystem) do you feel you could expand your involvement? • Provide examples of how you may expand your involvement at the identified advocacy level and how this growth(obtaining you BSN vs ADN) aligns with your professional identity as a nurse. attach AI and Turnitin reports May be used if needed. Textbook(s) Mason, D. L., Perez, A., McLemore, M. R., & Dickson, E. (2021). Policy & politics in nursing and health care (8th ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences (US). https://pageburstls.elsevier.com/books/9780323554985