The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on where I'm currently in my management and leadership capabilities and on what has been learned about effective management in the course; examine their strengths and weaknesses,and determine how they can use the four principles of management and other management theories to create value in a given organization and how they continue their leadership and management capabilities moving forward in their chosen field. Research project and synthesize findings into a six page report, excluding cover page and reference page,with five academic or scholarly references to address specified management objectives in APA.

Examine at least two (2) ethical concerns surrounding supranational courts that may have an influence on the United States’ reluctance to ratify the Rome Statute. Express the extent to which you agree these ethical concerns are valid. Provide support for your response.According to the textbook, judicial independence is a driving principle in the court system. Determine at least two (2) factors that can impede this principle and debate the extent to which the court system can overcome each factor.RESPOND TO FOLLOWING STATEMENT:One of the factors that can impede judicial independence is a judge that makes rulings based off of their political views or influences from their leaders. A persons freedoms should never be taken away based on a political leaders perspectives. If that was the case in the United States there would be different perspectives every four years. The judges may stay the same but the political leaders will change. This can cause an uncertainty in the consistency of the court system. A defendant will not get a consistent verdict when the decisions are based off personal opinions and not evidence in court. The main information that is relevant in a trial is evidence. A personal opinion is not needed in a trial. A court system can avoid this factor by looking at the law and ruling on its exact words. Also take in account the facts of the case and relay the decision based off of it. Judicial review is a good tool to use when seeking a fair decision. This holds the judges accountable for their decisions in reviews their behaviors. I think that the appeal process is a good way to prevent an unfair decision as well. An appeal gives the defendant a chance to go to another judge that may not be politicized.Another factor that can impede judicial independence is corruption. Any judge that accepts bribes, receives favors, or gives someone professional gains in return for certain court decisions can destroy the whole system (Gloppen, 2014). This is where it is important to hold judges accountable for their actions. The judges are not above the law and should not act like it. They actually should be held to a higher standard because they have the fate of others hanging in their decisions. When a judge separates themselves from the government influence or persuasion from politics then the court can be truly independent and fair.

Product Development & Operations – Category Manager AnalysisDue DateWeek 3Note: While representative of possible situations faced by Alikay Naturals, all scenarios in this assignment are fictional.Real BusinessLet’s roll up our sleeves and use what we’ve learned this week in a real-life business situation. Each week, you’ll encounter a scenario where you will assume the role of a business person who works with or at a national discount retail store, like a Walmart or Target. These companies provide important, everyday staples for millions of people across the country and have become very successful businesses in the process.Discount retail stores have locations in communities across the country. They often have strong and recognizable brands that are household names. We will explore how business works throughout this course by taking on a few of the many different roles at successful companies like these.Your RoleThis week, you’ll assume the role of a Category Manager for the Beauty Products category at a national discount retail store.WHAT IS A CATEGORY MANAGER?Category Managers are responsible for related groups of products (for example, baseball equipment or laundry detergents) for a retail business. They use research, information and insights about the category to change shopper behavior and increase sales of the products in the category. They also work with the suppliers of the products in their category to ensure that good products and services are available to customers.As a Category Manager, part of your role is to analyze data and information about how well a product is selling to help the maker of that product improve the product and consider introducing new products. Rochelle and her team at Alikay Naturals have asked you, the Beauty Products Category Manager, to review one of their products and determine where it lies in the product life cycle. Additionally, they have asked you to recommend ways to improve the product in order to increase sales.INSTRUCTIONSClick DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE and DOWNLOAD RESOURCES at the bottom for all of your assignment materials!Step 1: Product Life CycleRead the Product Report for Alikay Naturals Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo. The Product Report contains important information that will help you to identify where the product stands in the Product Life Cycle and give you clues about what changes customers might like to see. Respond to Rochelle and her team at Alikay Naturals based on the information in the Product Report.Identify where Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo is currently positioned in the product life cycle. Write 2-3 sentences describing the rationale for your position.Step 2: Product ChangesBased on what you've learned:What recommendation(s) do you have for Alikay Naturals to improve or replace Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo? Write 2-5 sentences that support your recommendation(s).Step 3: New Product DevelopmentRead the New Product Proposal, which contains three examples of possible products that could be developed to replace Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo. Based on the information in this proposal and the customer feedback in the Product Report:If you had to recommend one product, which product would you recommend they create? Write 2-5 sentences explaining your decision. Provide examples of the customer feedback that informed your choice.Determine which type of innovation this represents from among the four main types discussed this week. Briefly explain why you chose that type of innovation.Note: You should complete Step 4 after reading the material in Week 3Step 4: Production MethodsBased on the product you chose in Step 3:Determine which production method is most appropriate for the production of this product. Write 2-5 sentences explaining your decision.