mgt402 – mgt403 – mgt323 – mgt422 – mgt401

‫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 3 MGT323 (1st Term 2024-2025)
Deadline: 30/11/2024 @ 23:59
(To be released to students on BB in Week 10)
Course Name: Project Management
Course Code: MGT323

Student’s Name:

Semester: 1st

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year: 1446 H (2024-2025)1st Term
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade: /10

Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

Instructions: Please Read them carefully
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This assignment is an individual assignment.
Due date for Assignment 3 is 30/11/2024.

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The Assignment must be submitted on BB only in WORD format 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 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).

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment Workload:
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This Assignment comprise of a Case Study and Discussion questions.
Assignment is to be submitted by each student individually.

Assignment Purposes/Learning Outcomes:
After completion of Assignment-3 students will able to understand the
1. Defining the concepts, theories and approaches of project management. (L.O-1.1)
2. Analyze to work effectively and efficiently as a team member for project related
cases. (L.O-3.1)
3. Evaluate to monitor and control the project. (L.O-3.2)

Assignment-3: Case Study & Discussion questions
Assignment Question:

(Marks 10)

Please read the Case-8.3 “Tham Luang Cave Rescue.” from Chapter 8
“Scheduling Resources and Costs” given in your textbook – Project Management:
The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 304-307 also refer
to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your
answers. Answer the following questions for Part-1, Part-2.

Part-1: Case study questions

1. How did the physical environment of the cave affect the rescue
plan? Explain in 250 words (3 Marks).
2. How did the rescue team respond to the risks of the project?
Explain in 250 words (3 Marks).

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Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
3. Some have called the rescue a miracle and that luck was the
decisive factor. Do you agree? Explain in 150 words (2 Marks)
Part-2: Discussion questions
Please read Chapter 8 Pg-No. 279 & 281 carefully and then give your
answers on the basis of your understanding.
4. Why would people resist a multi project resource scheduling
system? (1 Mark) (100 words)
5. What do you think would have happened if the Washington
Forest Service did not assess the impact of resources on their twoyear plan? (1 Mark) (100 words).

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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 3
Strategic Management (MGT 401)
Due Date: 30/11/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management

Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT 401

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: 1st

CRN:
Academic Year:2024-25-1st

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Hanen Louati
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:
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CLO3-PLO2.2- Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the competitive advantage of
the organization.
CLO4-PLO2.3-Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
CLO6-PLO3.1-Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate
strategies for different situations

Mini project
From real national or international market, choose an example of merger/ acquisition or, any other type of
strategic alliance between two or more firms (mutual consortia, joint venture, licensing, franchising, valuechain partnership, …), and answer the following questions: (2 marks each question).

1. What is the type of strategic alliance between your chosen firms? What are the reasons for this
alliance? Justify your answer.
2. Do you consider that this strategic relationship is successful? why?
3. What are the different benefits (economic, commercial…) for each firm from this alliance?
4. Are the corporate cultures of these firms compatible? Which method is used to manage culture
after this strategic alliance? Argument your answer.
5. What are the main difficulties faced by these firms after their alliance? Suggest recommendations
to improve their competitive advantages.

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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 3
Entrepreneurship and small business (MGT 402)
Due Date: 30/11/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Entrepreneurship and Small
Business
Course Code: MGT402

Student’s Name:

Semester: First

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year:2024-25-1st

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
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.

Critical Thinking
Students are supposed to read the attached Case -Panda Sunglasses. Based on your
understanding of the case and basic concepts of Entrepreneurship.
Answer the following question:
1. How can social entrepreneurs such as the founders of Panada Sunglasses use their
companies’ social missions to attract customers and promote their business? (2 marks)
2. How should the founders of Panada Sunglasses define a unique selling proposition for
their company that resonate with customers? (2 marks)
3. Write a brief memo to the founders of Panda Sunglasses outlining a bootstrap marketing
plan for the company? (2 marks)
4. Use the business model canvas to illustrate Panda Sunglasses business model. Can you
identify other revenue streams that could support the company? How can the company
strengthen its relationships with customers? (2marks)
5.How should the founders of Panda Sunglasses use social media to market their company
and its products? What can they do to increase the traffic to and generate more sales from
their company’s Web site? (2 marks)
The Answer must follow the outline points below:
• Each answer should be within the range of 300 to 350-word counts.
• Reference
Note: You can support your answer with the course book.
You can use secondary sources available on internet.

Answer:
1.
2.
3.
4.

‫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 3
Knowledge Management (MGT 403)
Due Date: 30/11/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Knowledge Management
Course Code: MGT-403

Student’s Name:

Semester: 1st

CRN: 11455

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year: 2024-2025 1st Term
For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Swapnali Baruah
Students’ Grade: / 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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This assignment is a group assignment.
Each group will consist of 3-5 Students only.

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Due date for Assignment 3 is 30-11-2024

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The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format 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.

•

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.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment Workload:
This Assignment is a mini project type assignment.
This assignment is a group Assignment

Course Learning Outcomes-Covered
Demonstrate effective knowledge management skills to utilize knowledge
management tools for the benefits of the organization.
Demonstrate ability to work with others effectively as a team member in knowledge
management projects, related to case studies.
Assignment 3

Choose any organization of your choice (Preferably from Saudi Arabia) and
write a detailed report with following headings. (700-900 Words)
Report Title: Knowledge management systems in organizations.
Part A. Introduction:
The introduction part must highlight the following.
❖ Briefly describe knowledge management and its benefits to organizations in general. (1.5
Marks)
❖ Brief description of the selected organization. (1.5 Marks)
❖ Is Knowledge management practiced in your selected organization? If yes, what are the major
tools and techniques used by the organization to capture and disseminate knowledge.
If not, what are the obstacles? How can your selected organization overcome these obstacles
implement and practice knowledge management? (3 Marks)
❖ Highlight the major challenges faced by the organizations in Saudi Arabia to implement
knowledge management systems. (2 Marks)
Part B. Recommendation and Conclusion: (200-300 Words)

(2 Marks)

What suggestions/recommendations would you like to provide to the selected organization for
improving knowledge management systems.
Write down conclusion in one paragraph.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

‫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 3
Business Ethics and Organization Social Responsibility (MGT
0.
401022)
Due Date: 30/1100.
/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Business Ethics and
Organization Social Responsibility
Course Code: MGT 422

Student’s Name:

Semester: 1st

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year:2024-25-1st

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
CLO-6

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Write coherent project about a case study or actual research about ethics

The content is available for free download in knowledge resource from the SEU homepage:

Read the following article available in SDL:
Yadav, R., Gangwar, R., Arora, S., & Andres, F. (2019). Cultural Issues in Employee Engagement:
Illuminate, Causes, and Significance. In N. Sharma, N. Chaudhary, & V. Singh (Eds.), Management
Techniques for Employee Engagement in Contemporary Organizations (pp. 47-56). IGI Global.

Answer the following questions:

1. Discuss the role of employee engagement in the growth of organization as argued by the author. (Not
less than 400 words)- 3 Marks.
2. Explain the significance of cultural issues in Employee engagement addressed by the author. (not less
than 400 words)- 3 Marks.
3. According to the author, why do cultural issues occur in employee engagement? Explain the
techniques to improve employee engagement. (not less than 500 words)- 4 Marks.

Note: All answers should be supported with proper references.

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