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: Evaluate the process flowchart to identify steps that do not add value based on the principles of lean manufacturing. Explain why you selected each step.Sustainability: Evaluate the process flowchart and identify steps that should be removed or changed to improve environmental sustainability. Explain why you selected each step

If you recall we faced fluctuations in oil prices all around the world during the pandemic; an international unprecedented downfall during the first 5 months of 2020 followed by more normalized prices after the first lockdowns were over. Lots of industries have been affected and supply chains have been altered consequently. Analyze and try to explain how oil price fluctuations can affect industries in Canada in 2021 and the post Covid-19 era as an environmental force and explain your response within the context of transportation industry bringing three major reasons to support your answer.

If you recall we faced fluctuations in oil prices all around the world during the pandemic; an international unprecedented downfall during the first 5 months of 2020 followed by more normalized prices after the first lockdowns were over. Lots of industries have been affected and supply chains have been altered consequently. Analyze and try to explain how oil price fluctuations can affect industries in Canada in 2021 and the post Covid-19 era as an environmental force and explain your response within the context of transportation industry bringing three major reasons to support your answer.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered· Demonstrate a solid understanding of decision making process for complex issues pertaining to business environment both internally and externally. (1.2)· Identify ethical issues and dilemmas that businesses often face and employ ethical standards in all manners and circumstances. (1.4 & 3.3)· Apply and analyze various concepts of problem solving in diverse contexts and business situations. (1.5 & 2.2)· Identify and analyze different perspectives on understanding problems for different situations. (3.1)Critical Thinking Case studies:Mr. Khaled is the HR manager in Alkhalili Company. Alkhalili Company is in construction business. In COVID-19, construction industry were affected a lot. Alkhalili Company were also affected and lost several projects. Some projects were gone in heavy loss. Company has decided to downsize its work force.KHALID was in such a situation that telling the truth about staff layoff to his friends will make him disloyal to the company. At the same time hiding about staff layoff from his close friend will make Khaled disloyal towards his friend. In this case, Khaled may find it difficult to find out all facts especially the time workers would take to find a new Job .Khaled, the workers, His Boss, society, the company are the affected stakeholders. The right of both the workers and company to know and hide about layoff and the loyalty that company and workers expect from Khaled are the main ethical issues Khaled face. The consequences of telling and hiding about the staff layoff would be, Khaled may lose his job, workers will get time to find other placement, Khaled will remain in good book of management or workers have to suffer from sudden job loss. Anyway, before reaching a conclusion Khaled should have to think about the duties towards company as an employee also about how society is going to value him by the decision he take. However, Khaled can warn both employees and management like not to make any big financial commitment or about the after effect of hiding the layoff truth from employees. At last Khaled must take a decision considering all these factors and should have the gut to stand on the decision taken by him.Assignment Question(s): (Marks 05)1. Identify the problem. What are the other sub problems? [Word count: 100-300] [0.5 Marks]a. Main problem: ……………………………………..b. Other problems:2. Write the problem statement document? [Word count: 200-400] [1 Mark]3. Identify the Cause of the problem through 5 Why Technique [Word count: 150-300] [1.5 Mark]a. Why-1b. Why-2c. Why-3d. Why-4e. Why-54. Gather information: What information should you gather that would be helpful to know before making a decision? [Word count: 200-400] [0.5 Marks]5. Consider the various choices of solution? [Word count: 100-300] [0.5 Marks]What are ethical issues in this case? How you can resolve these ethical issues? [Word count: 200-400]

4 pages that discuss ineffective leadership in regards toUnclear expectationsOveroptimistic on expectations/goalsIneffective or lack of feedbackInadequate team development skillsin the paper talk about methods and tools to help identify ineffective leadership behavior and ways to improve them

In Week 2, you completed a SWOT analysis on a successful company that demonstrated a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. Now you will shift your focus to look at a company that is failing or experiencing challenges in the area of financial performance.Select and research a company that is having financial difficulties or is on the brink of bankruptcy.Review “Where Can I Find a Company’s Annual Report and Its SEC Filings?” from Investopedia.You can also access specific information about a variety of businesses in the University Library by searching the following databases:University Library > Databases > B > Business Source CompleteUniversity Library > Databases > E > EDGARUniversity Library > Databases > P > Plunkett Research OnlineConduct a strategic analysis of the company’s current financial operations. Determine strategies for achieving a sustainablecompetitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word analysis. When writing your analysis, complete the following:Evaluate the company’s current financial plan,including charts and/or graphs showing financial data from the struggling company and make recommendations for improvement.Determine strategies for achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing financial performance.Create a plan to implement the strategies you selected.Include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page with at least 3 sources.Submit your assignment.

Using a market-product analysis, what approach would best serve Dunlop Livery Antiques at this juncture of their business? Why do you say this?

Grant and Osanloo (2014) provide a list of common theories in their article “Understanding, Selecting, And Integrating a Theoretical Framework in Dissertation Research: Creating the Blueprint for Your ‘House’”. Consider this a starting point of your research of potential theories (quantitative) or conceptual models based on theory (qualitative). For the discussion, this week assess three potential frameworks (conceptual models for qualitative studies; theories for quantitative studies) that might offer an approach to your dissertation. Consider the attributes of each theory or model and offer insight regarding which appears to align best with your approach.

4 pages that discuss ineffective leadership in regards toUnclear expectationsOveroptimistic on expectations/goalsIneffective or lack of feedbackInadequate team development skillsin the paper talk about methods and tools to help identify ineffective leadership behavior and ways to improve them

Instructions:Write a summary as to your “Take Away” from viewing this video. Please describe your reaction to the ethical dilemmas addressed, using a separate paragraph identifying each and include a description of your solution and course of action for each.