13870Knowledge Transfer Many employers do not have a plan to manage and transfer knowledge. Because workforce dynamics have changed, there is a greater need than ever for a knowledge-transfer strategy. Business wisdom is taken from organizations with retirements, resignations, and terminations, leaving companies more likely than...
13869Module 1 - SLP Knowledge Transfer; Performance Management; On-The-Job Training (Signature Assignment: Oral Communications, Introduced Level) Required Video: Review the following video and follow it carefully as you prepare your assignment. For this assignment, view the video, which immediately follows. The video explains an exciting new performance appraisal...
13868Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: Expatriate assignments often fail for several well-documented reasons. One major cause is cultural adjustment difficulties, including culture shock and misunderstandings of local norms. To reduce this risk, global HRM departments can implement cross-cultural training programs before departure, helping expatriates...
13867Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: Managing expatriate assignments is an important part of global HRM because these assignments are expensive and play a big role in a company’s success. Even so, expatriate assignments often fail for a few common reasons. One major reason is difficulty...
13866Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: Counterfeit medications expose one of the most serious issues in global supply chains. Because they directly threaten patient safety while undermining trust in healthcare systems. These products often enter legitimate distribution networks through weak points. Issues like unvetted suppliers,...
13865Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: There are several implications for the distribution of fake medication through a supply chain. The first major implication is that distributing fake goods like medications can have adverse effects to consumers, with the consequences leading to them being sicker...
13864Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: As the VP of finance, I would hesitate to approve this market research proposal without clear segmentation metrics, since market research is essential for controlling decision-making risk. According to Daft (2021), quality decision-making depends on reliable data that...
13863Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: As the VP of finance, I would be hesitant to approve a large research expense without clear quality expectations since there is no quality control manager in place. At a minimum, I would want product development to define clear...
13862Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: Cultural differences play a huge role in how McDonald’s markets around the world. Even though the brand is globally recognizable, McDonald’s doesn’t assume that what works in the U.S. will work everywhere else. Instead, the company adjusts parts of...
13861Respond or elaborate to discussion post below: The global marketing strategy of McDonald's is greatly influenced by cultural differences due to the fact that consumer tastes, beliefs, and buying habits differ substantially across countries. When McDonald's takes the time to learn about the cultural aspects of...