Restaurants offer a variety of menu items which have different sizes, ingredients, packaging, and demand. In addition, made-to-order restaurants go one step further and may have different renditions of the same menu items based on how a customer orders them. Take, for example, Chipotle Mexican Grill; for the same price, steak tacos could be “crispy” or “soft”; may have white, brown, or no rice; may or may not contain one of three types of salsa; could have cheese or sour cream or neither; and may or may not have lettuce, black or pinto beans, or other vegetables. Combinations for that one menu item are virtually endless!
Profit margins in the restaurant industry are small, and operating costs are high.
Variances on budgeted amounts can be unwelcome interrupters in this business model. Variance analysis and budget planning are essential for survival in the business. This project option will allow you to apply your knowledge of financial analysis to the restaurant industry to problem solve and plan for the future.
Select a nationally recognized fast casual restaurant chain that offers made-to-order menu items, (I have selected Subway)
For the restaurant chain you have selected, you will need to research and locate company information, menus, and financial information to assist you with the requirements of this project.
Not every chain will have the same financial information available, so it may be necessary to generate your own “fictitious” data in order to complete the required tasks. If you do create data, be VERY CLEAR in your computations which data is taken from publically available information (provide the sources) and which data has been generated by you.
Choose one menu item from the menu of the restaurant (I have chosen turkey sandwich). Familiarize yourself with the product, including the ingredients, processing method, general selling price in your area, packaging requirements (if applicable), and accessories (straw, sweetener, fork/knife, condiments, etc.).
You have been notified by your purchasing department that the availability of one of the substantial ingredients of your menu item is impacted by an unusually cold and snowy winter for a period of at least six months. The cost of the ingredient will now increase by 30%. This unexpected supply chain issue has created havoc for budgeted profits and costs. Create a “before and after” computation scenario to show how the impact of this change will impact operating income assuming all other variables remain constant. (See textbook Exhibit 7-1 for a sample computation format.)
In a business with slim margins, 30% is tough to absorb even on a short run basis. How might your company be able to react to the change? Are there opportunities to offset this extra cost with a price increase, maintain gross margin, or offer the product to consumers at the same price currently? Model alternatives and present your calculations and solution in a supporting table included in your paper.
A good, reliable labor force is tough to find for the fast casual restaurant industry. During the summer, the company has an easier time finding help, but when school is in session, many students are unavailable for employment. Thus, the company occasionally has to increase wages in order to attract employees. Assume the company has to increase pay by $1.25 per hour over minimum wage for the foreseeable future. Use the same “before” scenario from 3.a. and run an “after” scenario for the increased wages to show the impact on operating income.
In a Microsoft Word document, develop a project for this company that will require the purchase of additional equipment, in a short-term decision-making scenario. Research the cost of this equipment and develop an expectation regarding the cost savings for the company. Describe it fully and compute an incremental analysis for the company. Present your calculations in a supporting table included in your paper.

Your next assignment is an interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s short story, “The Doctor” (1887). Chekhov was a Russian doctor who wrote fiction and plays in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The story is available on the top secret homepage on Cougarview.
You should approach the story by using the skills discussed in Chapter 10 of A Short Guide to Writing About Literature. Consider the role in the story of character, of plot, of point of view, of symbolism, of setting. Here are some of the many questions you might ask yourself about the story:
• What is the role of conflict in the story? How does your response to the story change when you become aware of the major conflict between the two characters?
• With which character do you sympathize? Why?
• Is the story in any way ironic? Does it contain surprises you didn’t expect?
• What is the role of setting? Does the setting offer symbols that help us understand the story better? How does the conflict between the characters change as the time of day changes?
•What role does point of view play in the story?
Your final essay should be 850-1,000 words. Remember that interpretive essays are arguments which require a clear thesis; to receive a high grade, your essay will need to develop the thesis consistently and logically. Don’t be reluctant to use clear imagery and metaphor, or to vary sentence structure; good style can help you make your argument. Yes, you must use specific quotations from the story to back up your ideas; yes, those quotations need to be introduced clearly and analyzed carefully.

750-1,000 words. APA format 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly sources. Sources should be published within the last 5 years. Previous paper was down load for additional material because this paper Peggy backs off the last paper.

750-1,000 words. APA format 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly sources. Sources should be published within the last 5 years. Previous paper was down load for additional material because this paper Peggy backs off the last paper.

750-1,000 words. APA format 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly sources. Sources should be published within the last 5 years. Previous paper was down load for additional material because this paper Peggy backs off the last paper.

750-1,000 words. APA format 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly sources. Sources should be published within the last 5 years. Previous paper was down load for additional material because this paper Peggy backs off the last paper.

Develop an effective entry strategy and organizational structure for new ventures in a multinational organization and 6. Predict the political, legal and ethical challenges of international management, decision making and control in an international environment.

Directions

The due diligence analyses on the three countries chosen in LP1 will continue in this LP with the exploration of management decision making processes. For each of your countries, you will create a roadmap for your entry strategy into the country with which type of ownership structure you would use, providing examples of why this would be the best choice. You will discuss whether there are regulations with regards to trade in moving into this country.

Provide a SWAT analysis of the government and political issues you will be encountering during the entry process. Finally, discuss all the legal and ethical challenges you foresee in moving into this arena. A minimum of two pages per country is required and you will follow APA (6th edition) formatting (no abstract is required for this milestone) with title and reference pages, indented paragraphs and a minimum of four APA formatted references and associated in-text citations. This information, and that of the following LPs, will become part of your final project artifact.
Developed country: Taiwan
Developing country: Philippines
Emerging country: South Africa
One country per page.
Textbook: International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior 9th Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0077862442
ISBN-10: 0077862449

TEACHER LAST COMMENTS – Good work.
I was wondering why you select a client that has minimum social media activity? It seems like the client is not active on social media.

When you talk about social media strategy, you need to think in terms of strategic communication goals: inform/educate/entertain/community building/call-to-action/promotion.

I had not seen anything about how often your client post on Facebook, number of Facebook posts, number of posts that received Likes, Comments, and Shares.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT
Social Media Content Strategy (150 Points)
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a social media content strategy for your client. This assignment has two core components: strategic writing for social media (ch-7) and content development (ch-9). For social media writing (ch-7), you will develop writing strategies using six Cs approach of writing social media content and provide relevant examples. You will also articulate social media tone and voice for strategic writing. Furthermore, you will develop solid plan for social media using writing styles mentioned in our textbook (p. 148-153) and provide relevant examples.
For social media content development (ch-9), you will articulate what types of content you want to create and manage for your social media strategy. You will highlight paid media, shared media, and owned media strategy. Furthermore, you will articulate a content curation strategy. You are required to submit a paper which is no longer than 3 pages, 12 point, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins.

Complete the Disorder Case Studies 2 Worksheet.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.Complete the Disorder Case Studies 2 Worksheet.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.Complete the Disorder Case Studies 2 Worksheet.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines.

DISCIPLINE: ECONOMICS (Community Economic Development)

 

ASSIGNMENT: Blog: Reflection

 

Read the document “Wealth Gap Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics”developed by the Pew Research Center. This report illustrates how poverty and wealthy disparities are stratified by race in America. Blacks and Hispanics have disproportionally lower median net worth’s than Whites, which leads to poorer and more vulnerable neighborhoods. Understanding how race and Community Economic Development are inextricably tied is an important tenet of this discipline.

In a blog post of 100–150 words, share your perspectives on the range of economic challenges confronted by residents of undeserved communities.

 

Write a visual analysis based on PETA’s pictures. The analysis can include persuasive elements such as ethos, pathos, logos from the pictures or an element (such as color, text, etc). The analysis should also be connected to PETA’s purpose and target audience. the pictures are attached and can be found on this link: twitter.com/peta/status/1095537325772173314 and twitter.com/peta/status/1094265173035151361. I also attach some examples. The pictures should also be explained (date it was published on twitter etc)Write a visual analysis based on PETA’s pictures. The analysis can include persuasive elements such as ethos, pathos, logos from the pictures or an element (such as color, text, etc). The analysis should also be connected to PETA’s purpose and target audience. the pictures are attached and can be found on this link: twitter.com/peta/status/1095537325772173314 and twitter.com/peta/status/1094265173035151361. I also attach some examples. The pictures should also be explained (date it was published on twitter etc)

A large medical group practice is considering the purchase and implementation of a Computerized Automated Coding (CAC) program. Upon reading the reference article “How to Conduct a Thorough CAC Readiness Assessment – A White Paper from Nuance Healthcare.” http://www.nuance.com/ucmprod/groups/healthcare/@web-enus/documents/collateral/nc_026131.pdf, create a request for proposal (RFP) to target potential vendors for their response.A large medical group practice is considering the purchase and implementation of a Computerized Automated Coding (CAC) program. Upon reading the reference article “How to Conduct a Thorough CAC Readiness Assessment – A White Paper from Nuance Healthcare.” http://www.nuance.com/ucmprod/groups/healthcare/@web-enus/documents/collateral/nc_026131.pdf, create a request for proposal (RFP) to target potential vendors for their response.

Based on the case study, DeBeer’s Diamond Dilemma (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., put yourself in the role of a newly hired manager at DeBeers. Your job is to review and recommend a strategy or strategies to ensure that market share is not negatively impacted based on the growing popularity of synthetic diamonds. Some additional research will be needed. This link will give more information on synthetic and natural gemstones: https://www.gia.edu/gem-synthetic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Your strategy should address the following:

Assess the competitive landscape.
Determine the current state of the industry.
Analyze past and current strategies.
Formulate two additional strategies.
Assess the need for diversification.
From a consumer point of view, determine which purchase option you would select and justify your decision.
Your paper should adhere to these standards:

Be 4-6 pages in length, not including the title or reference pages (1,200-1,800 words)