mgt425 – mgt422 – mgt402 – acct422 – mgt325

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment-1
MGT425-Spreadsheet Decision Modeling
Deadline: 01/March/2025 @ 23:59 (End of Week 6)
Course Name: Spreadsheet Decision
Modeling
Course Code: MGT425

Student’s Name:

Semester: Second

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year: 2024-2025 (1446 H)

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: Marks Obtained / Out of 10 Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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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.

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Question

Find some structured ways of dealing with complex managerial
decision problems.
Explain simple decision models and management science ideas
that provide powerful and (often surprising) qualitative insight
about large spectrum of managerial problems.
Demonstrate the tools for deciding when and which decision
models to use for specific problems.
Build an understanding of the kind of problems that is tackled
using Spreadsheet Modeling and decision analysis.

Question-1

Aligned (PLOs)
MGT.K.1
(1.1)
MGT.K.3
(1.2)
MGT.S.1
(2.1)
MGT.V.1
(3.1)

Question-3

Question-2
Question-4

Assignment Instructions:
Assignment Questions: (Marks 10)
PART-A:
Modeling in a problem-solving Framework (Critical Thinking)
Question 1: In context of Modeling in a problem-solving framework, Discuss the
Modelers’ roles in problem-solving process with suitable examples. (250-300 words) (2.5
Marks).
Question 2: Explain the various stages of problem-solving process with suitable examples.
(250-300 words) (2.5 Marks).

PART-B: Critical Thinking
• Log in to Saudi Digital Library (SDL) via University’s website.
• On first page of SDL, choose “English Databases.”
• From the list find and click on EBSCO database.
• In the Search Bar of EBSCO find the following article:
Title: “Intuitive and Rational Cognition in the Theory and Practice of Management
Sciences”

Author: Marcin Nowak, Joanna Ziomek
Date: March 26, 2019

Read the above case study and answer the following Questions:
Question 3: Explain the role of rational and intuitive cognition in the theory and practice
of management. (250-300 words) (2.5-Marks).

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Question 4: Discuss the inadequacy of the management theory in relation to problems faced
by management practitioners in the decision-making process. (250-300 words) (2.5Marks).

Answers:
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‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1
Business Ethics and Organization Social Responsibility (MGT
422)
Due Date: 01/03//2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Business Ethics and
Organization Social Responsibility
Course Code: MGT 422

Student’s Name:

Semester: 2nd

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year:2024-25-2nd

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:

/10

Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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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.

Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
No

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

CLO-1

Define a solid understanding of prominent theories of ethics and morality

CLO-2

Develop awareness and understanding of cultural and national differences related to ethics.

CLO-3

Justify their rationale for decisions related to acceptable and unacceptable business conduct
based on the business ethics principles.
Illustrate the role of social responsibility in the functional areas and strategic processes of
business and a comprehensive framework for analyzing and resolving ethical issues and
dilemmas in an organization.
Work with others effectively as a team member in business ethics research projects or case
studies.
Write coherent project about a case study or actual research about ethics

CLO-4
CLO-5
CLO-6

Case study
Scenario: The Layoff
Pat is the plant manager at one of ABC Company’s five plants. She has been with the company for 15
years and worked her way up from the factory floor after the company sponsored her college education.
Recently, her boss confided in her that the company will need to lay off 200 workers due to financial
difficulties. While her job is secure, rumors about potential layoffs are spreading within the plant.
One day, an employee who is also an old friend approaches Pat and asks, “Pat, is the plant shutting
down? Am I going to lose my job? My family and I are supposed to close on a new house next week,
and I need to know if I should back out.”
Pat now faces a serious ethical dilemma. If she tells the truth, she is betraying the company’s trust and
could face disciplinary action. However, if she remains silent or lies, she may be hurting her friend, who
could make a financial decision based on false assumptions.

Answer the following questions:
1. Should Pat prioritize loyalty to the company or honesty to her friend? Why? (2.5 Marks)
2. Who are the key stakeholders in this situation, and how might they be affected by Pat’s decision?
(2 marks)

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3. What are some alternative ways Pat could respond to her friend without violating company
policies? (2.5 Marks)
4. Apply the following ethical theories to analyze what Pat should do (3 mark):
a) Utilitarianism – What would be the best course of action based on maximizing overall benefits?
b) Deontology – What is Pat’s moral duty, regardless of consequences?
c) Virtue Ethics – What action aligns with Pat’s integrity and moral character?

Answers

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‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1
Entrepreneurship and small business (MGT 402)
Due Date: 01/03/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Entrepreneurship and small
business
Course Code: MGT402

Student’s Name:

Semester: 2nd Semester

CRN: 26951

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year:2024-25

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Mohammed Arshad Khan
Students’ Grade: X / 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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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.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the place of small business in history and explore the strengths and weaknesses
of small business.
2. Design a solid projected financial plan and conduct a breakeven analysis for a small
company.
3. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and communicate marketing massages in coherent and
professional manner.
4. Illustrate the ability to think independently and systematically on developing a viable
business model.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.

Start-up Business Plan
Assume yourself as an entrepreneur of a small startup business in Saudi Arabia.

Write brief notes on the following objectives:

1. Owners, capital structure and company profile (2 Marks)
a. Your Business Name, Address, E‐Mail
b. Form of ownership: What is the legal structure? Sole proprietor, Partnership,
Corporation….
C. Investment capital

2. Company Business Description (300 – 400 words)
A. Scope and type of business (4 Marks)
What business will you be in? What will you do? What market segment will you
choose?
• Business idea: what is your big idea? Is it a product or a service? What makes
your idea different?
• Mission Statement
• Company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.

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• Target market and demographics: Who will your customers be? Where do they
live? What is your target market passionate about?
B. Business Philosophy (4 Marks)
What is important to you in your business?
• Describe your Industry: Is it a growth industry? What long-term or short-term
changes do you foresee in the industry? How will your company take advantage
of it?
• Describe your most important company strengths and core competencies: What
factors will make the company succeed? What do you think your major
competitive strengths will be? What background experience, skills, and strengths
do you personally bring to this new venture?
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your business using
SWOT.
•Who is your competition and how do you beat them?

Note: Use APA style of referencing

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Answers
1. Answer2. Answer-

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College of Administration and Finance Sciences

Assignment (1)
Deadline: 1 /3/2025 @ 23:59

Course Name: TAX AND ZAKAT

Student’s Name:

ACCOUNTING
Course Code: ACCT422

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: Second Semester

CRN:
Academic Year: 1446 H

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:

/15

Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.

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Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.

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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.

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Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.

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Late submission will NOT be accepted.

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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.

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All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism.

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Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

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College of Administration and Finance Sciences

Assignment Question(s):

(Marks 15)

Q1. According to Article 2 paragraph (d), a non-resident without a permanent establishment
with other taxable income from sources within the Kingdom is subject to a special kind
of income tax that is Withholding Tax. Discuss this type of income tax in light of Article
68 of the income tax law in Saudi Arabia explaining the definition, tax rates and the
methods of collections. (5.0 Marks)
Answer

AQ2. According to Article No. 20 of income tax law in Saudi Arabia, Explain the tax treatment
of Contributions to Pension Funds (2.5 Marks)
Answer:

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College of Administration and Finance Sciences

Q3. According to article No. 10 of the executive regulations for income tax law in the kingdom,
explain the Nondeductible Expenses (5.0 Marks)
Answer:

Q4. According to Article 7 of

the executive regulations for income tax law in the kingdom,

Exempted Income (2.5 Marks)
Answer

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‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 1
Management of Technology (MGT 325)
Due Date: 2nd March 2025@ 23:59

Course Name: Management of Technology

Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT325

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: 2nd Sem

CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Students’ Grade: 00 /10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

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.

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Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
➢ Recognize the dynamics and the importance of managing technological innovation
strategically. (LO 1)

Reference Source:
Textbook:Schilling M.A (2020),Strategic Management of Technology Innovation (6th Edition). McGraw Hill Education. Electronic Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10:
1260087956, Printed Version: ISBN-13: 978-1260087956 ISBN-10: 1260087956

Students are required to refer to Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of their textbook to develop a
comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of technological
innovation, sources of innovation, and patterns of innovation. A critical analysis of
each topic and subtopic is essential, demonstrating not only knowledge retention but
also an ability to evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.
Assignment 1-Essay

Total Marks: 10

Write an essay on “ The Role of Innovation in KSA’s Economic Diversification” in 12001500 words with the mentioned key focus Areas :
1. Introduction (1Mark)
✓ Define technological innovation and its significance in shaping global
economies and Provide an overview of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its
emphasis on technology-driven economic transformation.
2. The Importance of Technological Innovation (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 1)
✓ Explain why technological innovation is a critical driver of competitive
advantage and economic growth.
✓ Discuss the impact of innovation on industries such as oil and gas, renewable
energy, artificial intelligence, and fintech.
✓ Provide real-world examples of how Saudi Arabia is leveraging technological
advancements to enhance productivity and economic sustainability.

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3. Sources of Innovation in Saudi Arabia (3 marks) (Referencing Chapter 2)
✓ Discuss the various sources of innovation (e.g., firms, universities, government
policies, research institutions, and entrepreneurship).
✓ Analyse the role of government initiatives such as NEOM, King Abdulaziz City
for Science and Technology (KACST), and the Saudi Data and AI Authority
(SDAIA) in fostering innovation.
✓ Evaluate the collaboration between academia and industry in driving research
and development (R&D) efforts in KSA.
4. Types and Patterns of Innovation in KSA (2 Marks) (Referencing Chapter 3)
✓ Differentiate between radical vs. incremental innovation and competenceenhancing vs. competence-destroying innovation.
✓ Provide examples of Saudi companies and industries that have embraced
different innovation strategies.
5. Conclusion (1 marks)
✓ Summarize key findings and insights from the essay.
Submission Guidelines
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Word Count: 1200-1500 words

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Formatting: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced

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Referencing Style: APA (in-text citations and reference list)

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Plagiarism Policy: Submissions must be original and properly referenced. Any
plagiarized content will result in penalties as per university guidelines.

Directions:
✓ All students are encouraged to use their own words.
✓ The assignment should be approximately 1200-1500 words in length.
✓ Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA style
guidelines.
✓ Use proper referencing (APA style) to reference, other styles will not be accepted.
✓ Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles unless the
assignment calls for more.
✓ It is strongly encouraged that you submit all assignments into the safe assignment
Originality Check prior to submitting it to your instructor for grading and review the
grading rubric to understand how you will be graded for this assignment.

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