Discuss and evaluate the processes and forces thatinfluence the strategic decision-making process in relation tobusiness strategy

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a) Describe and evaluate the objectives, aims and the primaryaspects of a strategic plan whilst taking into account the visionand mission of the organisation.b) Discuss and evaluate the processes and forces thatinfluence the strategic decision-making process in relation tobusiness strategy.c) Explain the significance of strategy as a means of identifyingand realising opportunities for growth.d) Analyse the managerial, planning and procedural tasksassociated with implementing and executing organisationalstrategies and identify the key risks associated with thisprocess.e) Prepare and justify a strategic plan.f) Demonstrate an ability to think strategically about anorganisation, its position in the marketplace and how it cangain a sustainable competitive advantage.

In what ways do Andrew Gregory’s technical, human and conceptual skills influence how he aims to maintain an environment that encourages innovation, customer service and sustainability at McDonald’s Australia?In what ways do Andrew Gregory’s technical, human and conceptual skills influence how he aims to maintain an environment that encourages innovation, customer service and sustainability at McDonald’s Australia?

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Written response to questions following a structured paragraph format is required. This is an individual assessment and should not exceed 1500 words. Read the case titled ‘Managing McDonald’s Australia’ (link provided below) and answer the following six (6) questions: 1. Provide a summary of McDonald’s organisational history. 2.As an organisation, what is the purpose of McDonald’s, what are the company values, how is the organisation structured, and what importance do people play in helping the organisation meet its purpose? 3. As the CEO of McDonald’s Australia, what is Andrew Gregory’s role? Using the four functions of management as a guide, what activities does he need to undertake in managing the Australian operations of McDonald’s? How would this differ for an assistant manager at a McDonald’s restaurant? 4.In what ways do Andrew Gregory’s technical, human and conceptual skills influence how he aims to maintain an environment that encourages innovation, customer service and sustainability at McDonald’s Australia? 5.What management roles would Andrew Gregory be playing as he (a) has weekly conferences with his management team at McDonald’s Australia; (b) assesses the feasibility of adding a new product to the McDonald’s menu; and (c) keeps employees focused on the company’s commitments to its customers? 6.What could other managers learn from Andrew Gregory and McDonald’s approach? Are there any differences in being a CEO at McDonald’s Australia and being a CEO at non-profit organisations? If so, what would they be? Additional resources to assist the development of your assignment include the movie titled ‘The Founder’ (provided below) and the company website https://mcdonalds.com.au

Interpret statistical results and communicate their statistical analysis in business reports

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a) Examine the statistical techniques for thequantitative evaluation of data in decision makingfor accounting, finance and business applications.b) Identify and apply appropriate statisticaltechniques to the problems and challenges.c) Students will develop analytical and statisticalskills through Excel data analysis to manipulatedata into meaningful information for the purposeof decision making.Objectives:• To more broadly understand the statistical literacy for decision making.• Interpret statistical results and communicate their statistical analysis in business reports.Instructions:This individual assignment requires you to apply statistical knowledge and skills learned fromSTAT6003 lectures between week 9, 10 and 11.• You will specify a regression model for this assignment. This model can be based on atheory, several theories, your experience, and/or ideas.• Please use Excel for statistical analysis in this assignment. Relevant Excel statistical outputmust be properly analysed and interpreted.

Analyse and critically evaluate appropriate tools and techniques to support thetesting process

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Learning Outcomes AssessedK1. Critically evaluate software requirements as inputs toward testing of the finalsolution;K2. Analyse and critically evaluate appropriate tools and techniques to support thetesting process;K3. Develop a good understanding of selecting and applying measures and modelsused for testing that are compliant with the appropriate professional industrystandards such as the ACS and IEEE;S1. Analyse and critically evaluate software requirements and proposed solutions;S2. Apply complex decision making to select appropriate testing techniques;S3. Write professional level management, planning, quality assurance and testingdocumentation for a software system;CRICOS Provider No. 00103D ITECH7409 Assig 1 Sem 1 2019-07 Page 2 of 5Type yourquery hereS4. Apply effective testing techniques to software systems of varying scales and testlevelsA1. Develop and maintain plans for scheduling quality assurance tasks includingsoftware testing;