In this assignment, you are to use the same corporation you selected and focused on for Assignment 1.Using the corporation you chose from Assignment 1, examine the industry in which the entity operates. Use any or all of the following resources to conduct research on the company:Company websitePublic filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml)Strayer University's online databasesOther miscellaneous sources. Note: the company’s annual report will often provide insights that other resources may not include. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:Give your opinion on the corporation's greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses. Choose either a strategy OR tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy OR tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices.Determine the company’s tangible and intangible resources, core capabilities, and core competencies.Choose the two (2) segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose. Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates.Choose two (2) forces of competition that you estimate are the most significant for the corporation you chose. Evaluate how well the company has addressed these) forces in the recent past, going back no further than five (5) fiscal years.With the same two (2) forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.Identify what you consider to be the greatest external threat to this corporation. Discuss how the corporation should address this threat. Justify your explanation.Identify what you consider to be the greatest opportunity presented to the corporation, and discuss how the corporation should take advantage of this opportunity. Justify your explanationUse at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources . Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Identify how the six segments of the general environment affect an industry and its firms.Identify the five forces of competition.Analyze the external environment for opportunities and threats that impact the firm.Analyze the internal environment of a company for strengths and weaknesses that impact the firm’s competitiveness.Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration.Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics.Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.Points: 125Assignment 2: External and Internal EnvironmentsCriteriaUnacceptableBelow 60% FMeets Minimum Expectations60-69% DFair70-79% CProficient80-89% BExemplary90-100% A1. 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Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirementsWeight: 10%More than 8 errors present7-8 errors present5-6 errors present3-4 errors present0-2 errors presentAssignment 1 APPLE INC.Jebbeh SawyerStrayer UniversityBUS499 Business Administration CapstoneDr. KellerJanuary 15, 2019Apple Inc. is a multinational organization based in America that has specialized in designing, developing and manufacturing electronic equipment including smartphones, software and computers. The organization was established in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Stephen Wozniak and Gerald Wayne. Some of its hardware products that are well-known across global platforms include Mac line computers, iPad, iPod and iPhone. The company’s stocks are listed in the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations NASDAQ and the New York Exchange. The company has developed approximately 850,000 App software with two online shops including the Apple App Store and the iTunes Music Store among other operating systems for their customers. The past recent years have witnessed the company getting extreme attention from individuals across the world with scholars and analysts focusing on the numerous ways technology and globalization have impacted the organization. In this paper, a central focus is given to globalization and its impacts on Apple products, technology and most importantly the industrial organization model used in the organization.GlobalizationGlobalization involves the integration of global economies through technology, movement of people, financial flows and the available means of trade. The development of globalization has increased Apple’s profit margin. Apple has gained prominence in the global platform through the use of exceptionally advanced strategies that utilize foreign outsourcing exporting and importing of products. Research indicates that by July 2013, Apple had developed approximately 417 retail stores across 13 countries resulting in global sales amounting to $16billion in merchandise. The multi-national organization has ever since realized the importance of globalization. Apple is widely recognized for its capabilities to seize prospects in the global platform. For instance, Apple together with China Mobile joined efforts to distribute iPhone across the globe. China Mobile is the world’s biggest mobile carrier and it signed the contract with Apple to distribute the gadgets and had been working together for the past decade. Freeland, (2013) notes that collaborating with China Mobile was a major global strategy that has ever since resulted in increased profit margins in the world market.Additionally, approximately 12,270 iPod overseas employees are located in China. According to sources, this is because Apple disposed of a substantial amount of disciplined and cheap labor to China Even though in 2015 Apple took the lion's share with the largest global smartphone projects, recent developments by companies such as Samsung have created stiff global competition. In computer manufacturing, Apple Inc. receives competition from Dell technologies. The competition dates several years ago when Dell attempted to corner Apple’s share in the music player market through the invention of Dell DJ. The invention was the earliest iPod competitor. TechnologyFor any given product to gain prominence and be accepted as of quality, technological advancements have to be effectively utilized. It is only through quality production that an organization can increase its foreign direct investments. In this case, Apple has enhanced its investment prospects in several countries, most notably in China as it maintains quality works in assembling inputs used for the final production. The global corporate strategy involved has given special attention to outsourcing while at the same time maintaining high product integrity. Specific companies in China have also been given the mandate to produce items such as iPod as per the specifications provided by the Apple Company.When Apple announced that it had embraced cloud computing, the news was met with excitement as Apple users could now enjoy cloud storage and backup. As long as the gadgets are connected to the internet, customers with Apple devices such as IPads and iPhones can wirelessly link them in the cloud. Recent developments in the cloud industry have seen Apple customers purchase music from the iTunes and be able to listen to them on any device linked to their iCloud. Recently, Apple announced that it primarily relies on Google’s cloud hence catching up with Microsoft and Amazon that have heavily invested in cloud infrastructure. The impacts of cloud computing have so far been positive with users enjoying free storage of up to 5GB. Additionally, it has increased its competitive edge.Industrial-based ModelThe Industrial Organization Model assumes an external perspective in explaining how forces outside an organization can influence a company’s strategic actions based on external environment, competition, resources and the decision makers in the organization. Apple’s external environment is characterized by high competition from major technology companies. Apple Inc. faces direct competition from companies including Google, Samsung Electronics and Amazon. The companies expend substantial investments in research and development and marketing, therefore, increasing the competitive force in the industry. Resource-Based ModelThe model assumes internal perspectives that explain how an organizations capabilities and internal resources impact the organization’s abilities to achieve above average revenues. The organizational culture at Apple is key in its success. The organizational culture provides for specific attention to creative innovation. Its culture encompasses aspects including top-notch excellence, creativity, secrecy, moderate combativeness and innovation (Meyer, 2018). By employing these values, the company is set from its competitors by challenging standards and conventions. For instance, through secrecy, Steve Jobs intends to minimize theft of information and maintain high levels of the intellectual property. Employees in the organization are highly encouraged to keep information within the organization. The culture is enhanced through rules and policies and employment expectations as dictated by the contract.VisionApple’s vision statement stresses fundamental values such as innovation and product excellence. A part of its vision statement says, “To own and control the primary technologies behind the products that we make” (Rowland, 2018)The vision, therefore, designates a strategic vertical integration that influences the organization’s supply chain and the suppliers. The vision statement influences the company’s success as it specifies its business values that help in achieving strategic objectives in the organization.MissionPart of Apple’s mission statement articulates that, “Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software” (Rowland, 2018). The mission statement plays a vital role in the organization’s success as it mentions some of the gadgets that the company has successfully developed, hence marketing its products.StakeholdersEmployees are a vital component of Apple as they are highly valued and paid. The organization focuses on getting the best employees and nurturing them to become world-class performers. Stakeholders influence the organization especially when it comes to corporate social responsibility. They directly influence the perceptions of customers and their sales revenues. For example, Apple addresses the environmental concerns of the stakeholders through various policies including sustainable material sourcing. Through a holistic approach, Apple prioritizing customers by providing them with efficient products that match the prices. Investors being the major determinants and stakeholders in Amazon, are offered an opportunity to maximize their returns on investments. Lastly, Apple has a special supplier code of conduct that protects the interests of supplier and distributors.ReferencesFreeland, C. (2011). How the iPod Explains Globalization. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/world/asia/01iht-letter01.html?_r=0Meyer, P. (2018). Apple Inc.’s Organizational Culture & Its Characteristics (An Analysis) - Panmore Institute. Retrieved from http://panmore.com/apple-inc-organizational-culture-features-implicationsRowland, C. (2018). Apple Inc.’s Mission Statement and Vision Statement (An Analysis) - Panmore Institute. Retrieved from http://panmore.com/apple-mission-statement-vision-...Please follow the example of this templatesWeek 6 Assignment 2Student Full NameStrayer UniversityBUS499 Business Administration CapstoneDr. KellerDateEverything in Blue should be deletedDue Week 6 and worth 125 points Using the corporation you chose from Assignment 1, examine its industry. Research the company on its own Website, the public filings on the Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR database (http://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml), in the University's online databases, and any other sources you can find. The annual report will often provide insights that can help address some of these questions.NOTE: Be sure to read Chapters 1-3 in the course textbook and complete the LEARN E-Activities for Weeks 1-3 as they set the foundation to this assignment. Be sure to cite your sources! Link to Instructor Insights: https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/0_yroy0nx7/embed/dynamicLink to Writing Workshop for this Assignment: https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/956951/uiconf_id/38285871/entry_id/0_hkq5j9mu/embed/dynamic Begin your paper on Page 2 by writing a four page paper (does not include Title or Reference pages) in which you: Week 6 Assignment 2Write your introduction here: It should be one (1) good paragraph (not more than 1 paragraph) to introduce the reader to your topic and it should explain in detail what your paper will be discussing. Much of your introduction may be taken from the assignment itself (in your own words). Read the scenario to get a feel for what the paper is about and explain what your paper will be discussing – so be sure to review the Assignment instructions AND Rubric for understanding. Finally, please ask me any questions about this assignment.General EnvironmentChoose the two (2) segments of the general environment that would rank highest in their influence on the corporation you chose. Assess how these segments affect the corporation you chose and the industry in which it operates (for background, be sure to research and explain the industry in which it operates. You could also define the general environment (cite your sources) and could explain the segments you chose using the textbook/Learn).Read Chapter 2 in the course text book. Review the Week 2 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)Five Forces of CompetitionConsidering the five (5) forces (model) of competition, briefly explain why these are important to a firm. Item 1Choose one (1) of the five (5) forces (model) of competition that you estimate is the most significant for the corporation you chose (it would help to define your choice from the textbook). Read Chapter 2 in the course text book and review the Week 1 Learn video Lecture for supporting content. A side note, the five (5) forces of competition is the same as “Porters 5 Forces of Competition. (cite your sources)Item 2Choose another one (1) of the five (5) forces (model) of competition that you estimate is the most significant for the corporation you chose (it would help to define your choice from the textbook). Read Chapter 2 in the course text book and review the Week 1 Learn video Lecture for supporting content. A side note, the five (5) forces of competition is the same as “Porters 5 Forces of Competition. (cite your sources)EvaluationEvaluate how well the company has addressed these two (2) forces in the recent past. This will require some research.Future ImprovementsWith the same two (2) forces in mind, predict what the company might do to improve its ability to address these forces in the near future.Read Chapter 1 in the course text book as each chapter it provides a solid background and clues on this model that apply to this section. Review the Week 1 Learn video Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)External Threats and OpportunitiesAssess the external threats affecting this corporation and the opportunities available to the corporation. Read Chapter 2 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues for this section. Review the Week 2 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)Threats and Opportunities StrategiesGive your opinions on how the corporation should deal with the most serious threat and the greatest opportunity. Consider that Threats and Opportunities are External in origin (hint: external environments). Justify your answer. Read Chapter 2 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues for this section. Review the Week 2 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)Strengths and Weaknesses Give your opinion on the corporation's greatest strengths and most significant weaknesses. Consider that Strengths and Weaknesses are Internal in origin (hint: Internal environments). Read Chapter 2 and 3 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues for this section. Review the Week 2 and Week 3 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)StrategyChoose the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to take maximum advantage of its strengths, and the strategy or tactic the corporation should select to fix its most significant weakness. Justify your choices. Read Chapter 2 and 3 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues for this section. Review the Week 2 and Week 3 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)Resources, Capabilities, and Core CompetenciesDetermine the company's resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Discuss why they are important for your chosen firm. Read Chapter 3 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues on mission that apply to this section. Review the Week 2 Learn video/Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources)Value ChainAnalyze the company's value chain to determine where they can create value using the resources, capabilities, and core competencies discussed above. Begin by defining the value chain as described in the course textbook. Read Chapter 3 in the course text book as it provides a solid background and clues on mission that apply to this section. Review the Week 3 Learn video Lecture for supporting content. (cite your sources) SourcesUse at least three (3) quality references, one of which should be the course text book. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:List your reference here. The reference page must include all of the references you used, listed in. All references listed here must be used (cited) in your paper. After deleting the blue fonts in this template, make sure your original writing is turned to a black font.Note: You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the report, your language skills, and your writing skills. You will be graded on the quality of your answers, the logic/organization of the report, your language skills, and your writing skills.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Identify how the six segments of the general environment affect an industry and its firms. Identify the five forces of competition. Analyze the external environment for opportunities and threats that impact the firm. Analyze the internal environment of a company for strengths and weaknesses that impact the firm's competitiveness. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business administration. Write clearly and concisely about business administration using proper writing mechanics. NOTE: Strayer uses SafeAssign – an automated plagiarism checker. It is advised that you do your own writing and use external resources (other websites) to support what you have written in your own words.

Global Artists During art school, one of his teachers asked Nigerian-British artist Yinka Shonibare, "Why aren't you making authentic African art?" He wondered: "What is authentic African Art. What is authentic identity in a global modern world?"Michel Tuffery is artist an artist of Samoan, Rarotongan and Ma'ohi Tahitian heritage: "We’re this third generation," says the artist, "we were born here, in New Zealand. If you go to a new place you create a new culture, and that’s what we’re doing...it’s a coming to grips."Chinese contemporary artist Xu Bing considers what has inspired his work: “As an artist, you ask yourself: Can you channel your life experience through your artwork using whatever is unique to you, to create a new artistic language?"In the wake of rapid global change, we see the emergence of global, transnational (Links to an external site.) artists worldwide who use art to explore their identity and to comment on socio-political issues. But imagine what it’s like being an expatriate, living away from one’s home country. Imagine what it’s like feeling like an expatriate when you’ve never left the country where you were born. How would you deal with that? What type of art would you create. What would your message be?These are just a few of the issues contemporary artists are tackling, locally and globally, in the 21st century.How Artists Explore Identity Art helps us understand not only the artists, but also ourselves. Works of art can convey the experiences and identities of the artists who create them, and as viewers we may share similar experiences and identities. As you watch this video, consider some of the ways art informs how we see the artist, and what it tells us about how artists see themselves.Why Global Art?In our interconnected and increasingly fragile world, we cannot afford to overlook the perspective of global, transnational artists who work from the basis of experiences and traditions that may be very different from our own. Some of these artists work within our local communities, while others create and display their work far outside our local region. Located in different countries around the world, these artists draw on a broad variety of artistic knowledge, incorporating into their work the ideas and practices of their own culture, as well as innovations from other cultures. For example, an artist working today in China has available the resources of traditional Eastern and Western art practices, as well as the pluralism of modern and postmodern art.Informed by diverse cultures and personal experiences, these artists communicate values that all persons, irrespective of their particular cultures, can share. Whether celebrating the vitality of local culture and tradition, promoting mutual understanding, or making powerful social and political statements, these artists bring a fresh global worldview that we desperately need.Key Issues and ThemesContemporary global artists work in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, installation, and performance art. They create works of art that confront our worldview about the social, political, and environmental challenges we face, including:the socio-political effects of forced migration, displacement, and exile.the trauma of conflict, industrialization, environmental destruction, and natural disasters. the violence, oppression, and misrepresentation experienced by minorities in contemporary society.historical stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and the oppression of indigenous peoples in modern culture. the experience, identity, and roles of women and men in traditional societies.the construction of contemporary identity and self-image within a colonial and post-colonial world.Key StrategiesThese artists use a variety of strategies to draw attention to these challenges.They remove objects and images from their usual context (decontextualization).They present common things in an unfamiliar or strange way (defamiliarization).They emphasize the idea behind the art over its monetary value (dematerialization).They challenge aggressive localism that uses culture as a mark of otherness and as a defense.They critique the institutions of art and the colonial attitudes they sometimes reinforce.They employ radical juxtaposition of forms to reveal hidden meanings.They create art that is grounded in or examines local or national traditions.Your AssignmentIn this Discussion, you will select a global, transnational artist, from the list provided, who makes work that you can relate to or who has an artistic approach that you find powerful and interesting. You will then post a 500-650 word analysis of their artistic approach, and how their work expresses their personal history and identity. You will support your key points with ideas and information you find in the resources provided, the internet, and with your own observations, ideas and insights. Please cite your sources.This Discussion is worth 100 points. Please read the instructions and Grading Rubric before you begin.Due DateYour initial Discussion post is due by Sunday, Nov. 21 at 11:59 p.mYour responses to posts by at least two different classmates is due by Sunday, Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m.Instructions and Grading CriteriaImportant! Approach this discussion as you would if you were writing a college paper. In other words, don't just start writing in the discussion board without having a plan. I recommend that you open a Word document and write a polished 500-650 word paper, then copy and paste this into your discussion post. Step One: Select an Artist to Write About Learn About the Artists Take the time to watch the videos and read the information about each artist before you select an artist to write about. Be sure to select an artist because you can relate to the artist or the message in their work. If possible, choose an artist who creates work that is directly relevant to your life in some way.Step Two: Post in the Class DiscussionYour post is worth 80 possible pointsAfter you select an artist from the list provided, write and post a 500-650 word analysis of their artistic approach, and how their work expresses their personal history and identity. Please introduce examples of the artist's different works that demonstrate their artistic approach.At the beginning of each paragraph, write a concise topic sentence that clearly states what the paragraph is about. This topic sentence will help frame the controlling argument for each paragraph and will help your reader follow your key ideas.Paragraph One: Theme and ApproachThis paragraph should be between 150-200 words.Please post at least one image that is a good example of the artist's work.Topic sentence: In your topic sentence, clearly state the main issue or theme the artist is working with. Do this in one sentence. Please refer to the list of key issues and themes in the previous section. Pick only one main issue or theme to write about and focus on that. Body of paragraph: Next, describe the artist's unique artistic approach to addressing this issue or theme. How does the artist create their work? What is the message? Introduce different examples of the artist's work and describe the main strategies used to convey this message. Please refer to the list of key strategies in the previous section.Paragraph Two: Personal History and IdentityThis paragraph should be between 200-250 words.Topic sentence: In your topic sentence, summarize the connection between the artist's work and their personal history and identity. Do this in one sentence. Body of paragraph: Next, describe this connection in greater depth. Provide more detail about the artist's personal experiences and explain how they inform their art. Before you write this paragraph, you may need to do extra research to learn about the artist. Please cite your sources.Paragraph Three: Making a Difference (Evaluation)This paragraph should be between 150-200 words.Topic Sentence: In your topic sentence, summarize why (or why not) this artist's work of art made a difference to you, or to your way of thinking about the issues and themes in the work. Do this in one sentence. Stay focused and don't try to write about everything. Keep it real.Body of Paragraph: Next, thoroughly discuss your reaction to the artist's work and evaluate its effectiveness in more detail. Explain why you think the artist's work is successful. Support your key points with examples and observations of the artist's work.It may be helpful to consider some of these factors:You don't need to answer all these questions. They are here to help get you thinking.What initial ideas or feelings come to mind after experiencing the work of this artist?Do you identify with the artist's work? Based on your life experiences, is it personally relevant to you?Does the work impact your way of thinking about these issues?What is it about the artist's work that engages you the most? The message? The way it is made? The formal characteristics?Do you think your experience of the work is the same as what the artist intended?Step Three: Respond to Two ClassmatesEach post is worth 10 possible points (20 points total)Next, review the posts of your classmates. Post a thorough and cogent response to a post by two different classmates (at least 100 words each). Add a new insight to the discussion that helps the reader better understand the work of art. To do this consider the following:Do you agree with your classmate's analysis and evaluation? Why or why not?Did they leave out something important? If you think so, introduce this to the discussion.Did you find something interesting in the post, but you don't fully understand? Politely ask them to clarify for you.GradingThis Discussion topic is broadly framed and there is no right or wrong answer. Instead, you will be graded on how well you demonstrate your ability to think clearly about this topic and logically support your ideas with concepts from the readings, online sources, and your own observations, ideas and insights.Before you submit your posts, take a little more time to proofread and revise your work to make sure that what you write actually conveys what you intend to say. Your posts must be clearly-written, well-supported, grammatically correct, and free of spelling and punctuation errors. This is a college level assignment!Please review the Grading Rubric before you begin. You can view the Grading Rubric by clicking the three dots in the upper right of this pageEarn a High GradeBefore you begin, read all of the instructions, as well as the rubric.Include key ideas contained in the videos and links provided for this assignment.Start with an outline and organize your main points into separate topical paragraphs.Write concise and clear sentences that clearly convey what you intend to say.Write in third person, present tense, as much as possible.Support your statements with examples and observations of the artist's work.Include your own insights that support your main points.Assignment FeedbackI care very much about the quality of work you submit and I will carefully read, evaluate, and provide feedback on your post within approximately one week after you submit responses to your classmates (usually sooner). As you can imagine, this takes time and I appreciate your patience while I assess your work.ResearchThis is not a research paper. However, you will need to do some very basic research about the artist and their work. Try to identify at least one big idea you find. Be sure to cite your sources and paraphrase ideas in your own words. Contact me and I can show you how to do this. In most cases you can cite the URL for an online source in parentheses after the section in your paper where the reference occurs.Do not PlagiarizeIf I find that you have appropriated any ideas or text without giving proper credit to the person or persons who created them, you will receive a zero for this assignment. No exceptions.