Value Chain Management

Subject: Value Chain Management.Topic: Research ReportBrief is in tbe attached file.Assessment instructions(clear, succinct, without repetition) CSR and Value Chain Research Report:Using a variety of academic research and industry sourced material, examine the key challenges facingorganisations whose value chains incorporateoperations in developing economies. Identify and analyse the scale and scope of global operations sourcing materials and/or labour in these regions. What are the recommended approaches to ethical considerations of local stakeholders?Are they successful and how can they be improved?

What is Alibaba?

Q1a. Why does the NY Times website limit you to 10 articles per month? Q1b. Why does the Wall Street Journal website limit you to the FIRST paragraph of each article? Q1c. The NY Daily News does NOT limit you in anyway. How does the NY Daily News make money from its website? Q1d. Since most news is available via the INTERNET, why are there printed newspapers anymore? Q2. What is Twitter? Has Twitter turned a profit? What is its market capitalization? Please define market capitalization. Why do people use Twitter? Q3. During the revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya; the government shut down radio and TV stations. They tried to control the Internet. Which websites were used by dissidents to mount their protests? Q4. Do a little research. In the past, China has tried to muzzle Google. What did Google do to enrage the Chinese government? Can a user in China do a Google search? Q5. Research Alibaba. What is Alibaba? Is it the same as Amazon? How is it different than Amazon? Q6a. Some members of Congress want to create an “Internet Kill Switch”, the power to control the Internet during a national emergency. What does this law intend to do? Q6b. Was this ‘kill switch passed into law? Q6c. What do you think about it? Q7a. What is net neutrality? Q7b. Which companies want ‘net neutrality’ to end and why? Q7c. Which companies want ‘net neutrality’ to stay and why? Q8a. What is BitCoin? Who created BitCoin? Q8b. How do acquire BitCoin? Q8c. Can you use BitCoin to buy things? Q8d. Can BitCoin be taxed? Q8e. During the last year, BitCoin’s value went from $5000 to $20,000 in days and back down to $1200. Why is it so volatile? Q8f. Are there any other cybercurrencies? If yes, name them. Q9. Read up on blockchain. https://blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-blockchain-technology/ There are other websites and videos explaining blockchain. Q9a. Try to explain blockchain in 2-3 paragraphs. Q9b. How is blockchain used in cryptocurrency? Q9c. Give one example of how blockchain in used in business. Q9d. Give ANOTHER example of how blockchain in used in business.

Discuss the benefits and limitations of applying the sociological imagination to individual troubles.

Instructions: Discuss the benefits and limitations of applying the sociological imagination to individual troubles. Also, what are the society’s responsibility in helping others with his/her individual troubles. Be sure to incorporate the material found in the handout titled Sociological Imagination & Social Responsibility. Students should limit their resources to scholarly sites ( .edu, .gov, or .org ) journal articles, or books and should still be presented in APA citation format (in-text citations and a reference list) Posts must be typed, properly defended (with sources) and approximately 1-3 paragraphs in length. The handout the professor wants us to refer to is attached below. insert from powerpoint about Social Imagination is pasted below. Using Our Sociological Imagination • The sociological imagination: – Understanding the link between personal experiences and our social world. • Using the sociological imagination: – Learn to distinguish between personal troubles and public issues. – Personal troubles • Occur within the character of the individual and her or his immediate relationships with others. • Can be resolved by the individual. – Public issues • Some value held to be precious by publics is felt to be threatened. • Requires public debate about what values are being threatened and what the origin of the threat is. • For Example: – If you fail a test because you would rather watch television than study, it is a personal trouble. – If you fail a test because there is so much noise in your residence hall that it is impossible to concentrate, this is a public issue. The assignment rubric is also attached below. Pages: 2 Pages Paper Format: APA Require special program?: No use of Program Needed

Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of Australian Business LawDemonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of Australian Business Law

a) Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of Australian Business Law within the context of the prescribed readings. b) Identify and analyse relevant facts, problems and legal issues from a given scenario and develop an argument in response, discussing available options in the context of business law. c) Interpret business law legislation and cases and complete questions based on that legislation and relevant case law in class. d) Appreciate the role of compliance and the requirement that organisations and individuals must follow the laws that apply to their industry areas. e) Understand and apply the law related to establishing, managing and controlling enterprises