Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.Late submission will NOT be accepted.Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions. All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted. Assignment No 3 Submission Date by students:Before the end of Week- 13thWeight:5 MarksPlace of Submission: Students Grade Centre Learning Outcomes: Gain insights into the strategy-making processes of different types of organizations (Lo 1.7).Understand issues related to strategic competitive advantage in diversified organizations (Lo 2.2)Identify appropriate strategies for different situations (Lo 3.1). From real national/international market, select any type of strategic alliance between two firms and answer the following questions: Briefly introduce your chosen firms, partners of alliance (Industry, nationality, size…). (1Mark)What type of strategic alliance that form your selected firms? Explain its different reasons. (1Mark)Is this alliance successful? Justify. (1.5Mark)What is the method used by the firms to manage their cultures after alliance? underline the pros and cons of this method.(1.5Mark)

1000-1500 words & Process MapAPA Format w/in text citations and at least 3 references The transportation costs for the Ultamyacin are high, but so are the costs of building an entirely new manufacturing facility. A description of the processes is listed. The company does not know how to proceed but is beginning to embrace TQM thinking. To encourage this new direction, you want to bring more information and analysis to the next management meeting. You believe Deming's steps could be applied here, as well as process mapping to determine what the company should do next.To prepare for this assignment: Review the Current Pressed Face Powder Production Process (below)Research each of Deming's 14 points for management.Part 1 New Process MapCreate a document that contains the streamlined, optimum process map. Create an ideal process map with minimal waste.Part 2In a paper of 1000-1500 words, explain the following: How the new process will address each of Deming's 14 points, as compared to the old process? Which of the points do you think are most important, and why? How have you optimized the process?Managerial and employee goals and communication processes to reach each of Deming's Points in the future.