IntroductionThis assignment provides opportunities to analyze the concepts learned in the unit. Work individually to prepare responses to the questions listed. The text should be your primary source of information.Unit Learning OutcomesULO 1: Explain why sourcing and procurement activities are an important part of supply chain management. ( CLO 3)ULO 2: Describe the reasons why outsourcing and offshoring occur. ( CLO 3)ULO 3: Explain what reverse logistics is and why firms utilize it. ( CLO 3)ULO 4: Explain what big data is and describe the components of a marketing information system. ( CLO 4)ULO 5: Describe the basic steps in the marketing research process and the purpose of each step. ( CLO 4)Directions Your answers should show familiarity with the text and topics being covered in the unit.Use the text, lecture notes, and/or PowerPoint as referencesEach question response should consist of at least 150 words.Responses should be free of typographical, spelling, and grammar errors.Review the analysis assignment grading rubric and the marketing plan rubric on the Assignments and Grading page. Due DateBy 11:59p.m., Sunday, CTQuestionsWhy do marketing professionals care about and participate in supply chain decisions?Why is being able to track products important to companies? Why is it important to consumers? How can it add value to products?Describe the reasons why outsourcing and offshoring occur.What drawbacks do you see associated with conducting surveys online? Are privacy issues greater with online surveys than with other forms of administering surveys, such as phone, face-to-face, or mail?By week six, you will complete a brief, marketing plan that follows the marketing plan rubric on the Assignments and Grading Page. Review this rubric and the marketing plan template in the files area (This template is for a much more extensive plan than the one you will write), and describe the process you would use to conduct consumer acceptance research for the product/service you have selected for your marketing plan.RubricMK351 Analysis AssignmentMK351 Analysis AssignmentCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth6.0 to >5.31 ptsExcellentExceptional depth and breadth of responses (150 plus words/question)5.31 to >4.71 ptsProficientAbove average depth and breadth of responses (100-150) words/question)4.71 to >4.11 ptsSufficientAverage depth and breadth of responses (75-100 words/question.)4.11 to >2.57 ptsDevelopingLess than average depth and breadth of responses (50-100 words/question.)2.57 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementVery little depth and breadth of responses (Less than 50 words/question)6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent10.0 to >8.92 ptsExcellentDisplays an exceptional familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text//PowerPoint references.8.92 to >7.92 ptsProficientDisplays an above average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text/PowerPoint references.7.92 to >6.92 ptsSufficientDisplays an average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text/PowerPoint references.6.92 to >5.92 ptsDevelopingDisplays less than an average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and does not utilize text/PowerPoint references.5.92 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementDoes not display a familiarity with the text and topics being discussed, and does not utilize text/PowerPoint references.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis6.0 to >5.3 ptsExcellentPresents an exemplary and thorough analysis; answers questions with logical, concise, and clear reasoning.5.3 to >4.7 ptsProficientPresents an insightful and thorough analysis; answers questions with logical reasoning.4.7 to >4.1 ptsSufficientPresents a thorough analysis; understandable answers to questions.4.1 to >3.5 ptsDevelopingMakes at effort at analysis, but reasoning is unclear or inconsistent; answers to questions are not thorough or consistent.3.5 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementSuperficial or incomplete analysis or makes no effort at analysis; answers to questions are irrelevant or incomprehensible.6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling3.0 to >2.7 ptsExcellentExceptional use of proper grammar and free of all typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.7 to >2.4 ptsProficientProper use of grammar and free of typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.4 to >2.1 ptsSufficientLess than proper use of grammar and free of typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.1 to >1.8 ptsDevelopingLess than proper use of grammar and a few typographical errors and spelling mistakes.1.8 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementMany noticeable grammar, spelling, and typographical errors.3.0 ptsTotal Points: 25.0PreviousNext

In this project, you will work with multiple worksheets and enter formulas and functions to calculate totals, averages, maximum values, and minimum values. Additionally, you will create a summary sheet, format cells, insert charts, insert sparklines, and create a table in a workbook.Instructions are provided, complete work should be in an Excel file I will provide.

Create a new job description for a store manager position and develop a succession plan strategy (6 pages) for those who seek a promotion into supervisory and management positions, either for FFH or within your own workplace (or an organization you are familiar with).IntroductionIf you choose to base this assessment on FFH, view the FFH Organization Structure and Job Description for Succession Planning | Transcript multimedia. This interactive has information on FFH's assistant store manager position, two assistant store managers, four shift supervisors, twelve department supervisors, and assistant department supervisors. These roles and job requirements support this assessment.If you choose to use your own workplace (or an organization you are familiar with), conduct research to locate the necessary information. InstructionsFFH currently has 18 store managers who are over the age of 65, and most are considering retirement from the retail store chain. This presents quite the challenge in a changing economy with a global view, so there is an urgent need to create a new job description for the FHH store manager position and a succession plan strategy that addresses steps to take, policies to consider, and appropriate recommendations. If you choose to use a different organization, imagine a similar situation.Include the following in your succession plan strategy for HR management and organizational leaders:Analyze steps for designing a career development plan for FFH stores or a selected organization. What specific training programs should be included for these supervisory and management positions? What external development sources would you use? What legal standards need to be considered?Explain what internal policies would need to be reviewed or implemented to support FFH's or a selected organization’s succession planning initiative. How would diversity planning be impacted? Recommend a succession plan strategy for each FFH position or a selected organization’s roles/titles. FFH’s positions include:Assistant Department Supervisor.Department Supervisor.Shift Supervisor.Assistant Store Manager.Your succession plan strategy should demonstrate graduate-level writing skills through the accurate communication of thoughts that support a central idea and use of correct grammar and mechanics as expected of a human resources professional.Additional RequirementsReferences: Support your analysis with at least two academic, scholarly, or professional resources from the Capella University Library.Format: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and format.Length: Six pages, in addition to the references list.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.