Helping with MGT323-MGT322-MGT321-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 2
Project Management (MGT 323)
Due Date: 01/11/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Project Management

Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT323

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: First Semester

CRN:
Academic Year:2025-26

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. Peer-Reviewed Journals are required as
references.
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.

• Do not make any changes in the cover page.

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Assignment Workload:
• 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-2 students will be able to understand the
1. Recognize the steps of planning process in the project management. (L.O-1.2)
2. Estimate the project budget and cost control. (L.O-2.2)
3. Analyze to work effectively and efficiently as a team member for project related
cases. (L.O-3.1)

Assignment-2
Assignment Case Study:

(Marks-6)

Please read the Case-5.2 “Post-Graduation Adventure.” from Chapter 5 “Estimating
Project Times and Costs” given in your textbook – Project Management: The Managerial
Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 164 also refer to specific concepts you
have learned from the chapter to support your answers. Answer the questions asked in case
study as deliverables where you should consider the milestones and technical requirements.

1. Assume you are either Mike or Josh; how would you go about making a decision
using project management methodology? Explain in 250 words (2 Marks).

2. Looking first at only cost, what decision would you make? Explain in 250 words
(2 Marks).

3. After cost, what other factors should be considered before making a decision?
Explain in 250 words (2 Marks)

Discussion Questions

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(4 Marks)

4. Discuss top-down and bottom-up estimating and different approaches used. (250
words) (2 Marks)
5. Discuss different project management structures. (250 words) (2 Marks)

Answers:

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‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2
Strategic Management (MGT 401)
Due Date: 01/11/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management

Student’s Name:

Course Code: MGT 401

Student’s ID Number:

Semester: First

CRN:
Academic Year:2025-26-1st

For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name:
Students’ Grade:
/10

Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low

General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
●​ The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the
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 the question number clearly in their answers.
●​ Late submissions 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 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).
●​ Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO6

Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
Describe the different issues related to environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and strategy
implementation in diversified organizations.
Explain the contribution of functional, business, and corporate strategies to the organization’s competitive
advantage.
Communicate issues, results, and recommendations coherently and effectively regarding appropriate strategies
for different situations.

Case Study: Tesla and the Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry
Questions
Please read the enclosed case study carefully and answer the questions that follow (2 marks/
question).

1.​ Briefly present the company’s ‘Tesla’ and discuss its position in its market.
2.​ Which of the Five Forces currently poses the most significant risk to Tesla? Justify your answer.
3.​ How effective is Tesla’s vertical integration strategy in reducing supplier power? Argue your
answer.
4.​ Should Tesla prioritize defending its premium brand or expand aggressively into lower-cost EV
segments? Why?
5.​ Which type of directional strategy would you recommend to Tesla to better defend its
competitive advantage? Justify your answer.

Notes.
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Be concise when answering the questions.
It is highly recommended to use the vocabulary/terminology studied in your course of MGT401.
You can use other sources (references) about this company to enhance your answers.

Student’s Answers

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‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2
Logistics Management (MGT 322)
Due Date: 01/11/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Logistics Management
Course Code: MGT322

Student’s Name:

Semester: 1st

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year: 1446-47 H (2025-2026) 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.

• The Assignment must be submitted only in WORD format via the 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 in your information on the cover page.
• Students must mention the question number clearly in their answer.
• Late submissions 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.

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -2
Submission Date by students: Before the end of Week- 9th
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre
Weight: 10 Marks
Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of how global competitive environments are changing supply chain
management and logistics practice.
2. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
3. Analyse and identify challenges and issues pertaining to logistical processes.
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.

Critical Thinking
An organization can improve the resilience and profitability of its business model by implementing
outsourcing and offshore efforts. However, there are drawbacks to these attempts.
Today’s economy is dynamic, highly unpredictable, and competitive, and many businesses are looking
for answers. As supply chain management advances and the gap between what businesses would like to
accomplish and what they can accomplish internally widens, businesses start to see that doing the right
thing is more exciting than doing everything. As a result, they are outsourcing and offshore tasks that are
distant from their core businesses, which helps them become more specialized and focused. Businesses
frequently choose to contract out this function entirely or in part to agents or outside logistics
companies.
Answer the following questions using the offshoring and outsourcing concepts by using any Saudi local
business or multinational corporation.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Questions: Each Question Carrying 2.5 Marks.
1. Describe the different driving factors for doing business Globally. (300-400 Words)
2. Describe how third-party logistics companies operate. (300-400 Words)
3. What factors influence businesses to choose developing nations for offshore operations? Provide
examples. (Mention the country and decisive factors). (300-400 Words)
4. Why do businesses outsource? Provide an example of a Saudi business, including its goals and
outsourcing scope. (300-400 Words)

The Answer must follow the Keyword/ outline points below:
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Outsourcing, offshoring, Third Party Logistics

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Their Main functions

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Motivational Factors /Drivers

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Any local example

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Reasons with suitable Examples

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Reference

Note: You can support your answer by reading chapter 4 of your book.
You can use secondary sources available on the internet. Please use APA-style referencing.

Answer 1.
Answer 2.
Answer 3.
Answer 4.

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‫وزارة التعليم‬
‫الجامعة السعودية اإللكترونية‬

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education
Saudi Electronic University

College of Administrative and Financial Sciences

Assignment 2
Introduction to International Business (MGT 321)
Due Date: 01/11/2025 @ 23:59
Course Name: Introduction to International
Business
Course Code: MGT-321

Student’s Name:

Semester: First

CRN:

Student’s ID Number:

Academic Year:2025-26-1st

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
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (in Word format only) via the 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 in your information on the cover page.
Students must mention the 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 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.
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.

Learning Outcomes:
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LO1: Explain the historical fragmentation of India’s retail sector and evaluate its
advantages and disadvantages.
LO2: Assess the role of foreign direct investment (FDI) in transforming retail structures,
supply chains, and consumer markets in emerging economies.
LO3: Identify key stakeholders affected by FDI in India’s retail sector and analyze who
stands to gain and who stands to lose.
LO4: Examine the political, cultural, and regulatory factors that shape India’s policies
toward foreign retail investment.
LO5: Propose effective entry strategies for foreign retailers that balance political
constraints with economic opportunities.

Case study
Please read Case 9: “FDI in the Indian Retail Sector” available in your book International
Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace (13th ed.), at page no.637, and answer the
following questions:
1. What explains the fragmented nature of India’s retail sector? What are the benefits of this
system? What are the costs? (2 Marks)
2. How might investment by foreign retailers change retailing in India? What are the potential
benefits of such FDI? (2 Marks)
3. Who stands to lose from FDI into India’s retail sector? Who stands to gain? (2 Marks)
4. Why has India been so slow to change its laws regarding foreign ownership of retailers? What,
if anything, can foreign retailers do to influence the laws in a way that benefits entry? (2 Marks)
5. Given the political and economic realities in India, what is the best entry strategy for a foreign
retailer? (2 Marks)
References should follow the APA citation style.

Case Study: Tesla and the Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry

Background
Tesla, founded in 2003, is a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market. It has revolutionized
the automotive industry by combining cutting-edge battery technology, software-driven
innovation, and brand prestige. However, as of 2024, the EV industry is becoming
increasingly competitive, with new players, government policies, and shifting consumer
preferences shaping the landscape. To assess Tesla’s competitive environment, we apply
Porter’s Five Forces model.
1. Threat of New Entrants – Moderate to High
Building an EV company requires significant capital (factories, R&D, battery supply chains).
However, falling battery costs and government incentives have lowered these barriers.
Start-ups like Rivian, Lucid Motors, and NIO (China) are entering aggressively. Tech giants
(Apple, Xiaomi) are also exploring EVs. Tesla cannot rely solely on first-mover advantage; it
must maintain innovation speed and scale.
2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Tesla relies heavily on suppliers for lithium, nickel, cobalt, and other raw materials. Supply
constraints and price volatility increase the power of suppliers. To mitigate this, Tesla has
vertically integrated by developing in-house batteries (Gigafactories) and securing longterm contracts with mining companies. Vertical integration reduces supplier power, but
raw material scarcity keeps this force significant.
3. Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Consumers have increasing options: legacy automakers (Ford, GM, VW) and new EV-only
players offer alternatives. Switching costs are low—buyers can easily compare price, design,
and performance. However, Tesla enjoys brand loyalty and a strong ecosystem (charging
network, software updates). Tesla must maintain differentiation (innovation, brand image)
to retain customer loyalty.
4. Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Substitutes include traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, hybrid cars,
public transport, and emerging mobility services (ride-sharing, autonomous taxis).
Government policies pushing for decarbonization are reducing ICE attractiveness. While
substitution threats are declining, Tesla must prepare for a future where consumers value
mobility services more than car ownership.
5. Industry Rivalry – Very High
Competition is fierce: Tesla faces pressure from both legacy automakers (VW, Toyota, Ford)
and aggressive new entrants (BYD, NIO, Rivian). Price wars (e.g., Tesla’s 2023–24 price

cuts) show intensifying rivalry. The growth of the EV industry attracts significant
investment, making rivalry a dominant force. Tesla must balance market share growth with
profitability, while protecting its innovation lead.

Strategic Implications for Tesla
• Differentiation Strategy: Tesla must continue innovating (autonomous driving, AI, energy
solutions) to stay ahead.
• Supply Chain Control: Expanding vertical integration will reduce supplier dependence.
• Global Positioning: Competing in China (world’s largest EV market) is critical, especially
against BYD.
• Future Mobility: Tesla should prepare for industry shifts from car ownership to mobility
as a service.

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