Question –

Using an e-commerce example like Amazon, discuss how e-commerce has changed the way that you comparison shop for features and the best price, and how that has changed you buying habits. Discuss how online reviews affect your buying decisions. Mention if you use QR codes or apps on your smartphone to help you make purchasing decisions, or to make actual purchases. Indicate if you use PayPal, Google Wallet, Apple Pay, or other alternatives to pay for items.

There is two response from other two student. Just give them feedback. 3-5 sentence is enough for two response.

No plagiarism.

1.One of the things that I use e-commerce for is shopping for pet food. I try to support the local family owned pet store but I became frustrated when they would be out of stock or only have a few cans of the wet food that I feed my cats. It turns out one of them has a gluten allergy so I have to buy grain free food.

I began doing Google searches for the brand and flavors that they would eat. Both Amazon and Chewy were at the top of the search. I tried Amazon a few times but the food was near expiration (one week away) when I received it so then I tried Chewy and have not looked back since. What I will occasionally do is compare the online prices for Chewy, PetSmart, and Petco and Chewy is always less expensive and it comes to the front door in two days.

I also use Amazon Prime a lot when purchasing household items as it is easier than going to the local stores only to find it out of stock or sit in traffic during tourist season.

I do not use any QR codes or apps on my phone to purchase items as it’s hard to compare selections on the small screen. I do have a PayPal account and use it when making online purchases as a means to safeguard my credit card from being stolen by a hacker. PayPal seems to have more security around their system then most online stores.

2. E- commerce and Amazon in specific has changed everything when it comes to shopping in general. I hold off on buying products so I can order in bulk from Amazon such as shampoos or day to day items. Before I make purchases in stores such as Best Buy or Target, I look on Amazon’s website to see how much they are selling it for, in case they are selling it for cheaper. Many stores including the two, offer price matching because of Amazon and other websites reasonable prices, that I surf the internet for a good deal and price match with retailers.

In a recent study, Amazon is actually the #1 review spot for products. People use Amazon to do research on a product by reading the information and better yet, the reviews. When I want to make a big purchase, I tend to convince myself to not spend the money and with Amazon reviews, when I do decide to make a purchase, Amazon reviews help provide comfort for my decisions. Being able to read and understand what others are purchasing this item for gives me more of a reason to, or not to buy a product.

I also use Apple pay when making purchases when I am out and about. It makes purchasing a lot more convenient and gives me less of a reason to have my wallet on hand. It also is more secure than using a credit card because swipe readers are no longer used. The information stored on my phone is also encrypted, which makes Apple pay more of a win. I prefer apple pay over using my credit card as I have almost been victim to credit card fraud.

Sim Discussion (15 points)

Introduction

The simulation you are completing as part of your Portfolio Projectis used to apply your expanding knowledge of project management. InWeeks 1-6 you will participate in a discussion about your experienceswith the simulation; altogether, your participation in these discussionsis worth 90 points of the 350-point project, so it is important thatyou engage in the weekly conversations. You need to complete these simulations and discussions regardless of which Portfolio Project option you select.

In this Week 1 Sim Discussion, share your experiences with accessing the simulation and completing the Introduction material. Make sure to include specific details about your interaction with the material in the simulation.

If you have questions about aspects of the simulation, fromnavigating the user interface to suggestions for making decisions, usethis discussion to get insights from your peers. Look for opportunitiesto help classmates with any issues they may be experiencing.

Be sure to submit an initial, substantive post by Thursday at 11:59p.m. MST and respond to one or more peers with substantive responses bySunday at 11:59 p.m. MST. A substantive initial post demonstratesmastery knowledge of concepts, skills, and theories relevant to thesimulation topic. A substantive peer response demonstrates masteryknowledge of simulation content and connection with the other student.

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Module 1 – Case

FOR A SUCCESSFUL START—BUSINESS ETHICS

Assignment Overview

This assignment provides you the opportunity to learn about ethical business behavior that is all around us.

Read Cases from the Real World: Competition and the Markers of Business Success, found in the following:

Byars, S. and Stanberry, Kurt (2018). Why ethics matter, chapter 1. Business Ethics. Rice University, OpenStax. Retrieved from http://cnx.org/content/col25722/1.3 pg. 15. CC BY 4.0 license

Also view the following interviews with Warren Buffett:

CBS Sunday Morning (2017). Sunday Profile with Warren Buffett. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=168&v=O665cNwMVGw. Standard YouTube license.

PBS NewsHour (2017). America should stand for more than just wealth, says Warren Buffett. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6irBmOnQEc. Standard YouTube license.

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Warren Buffett

What is an ethical leader? These individuals lead by example and exemplify ethical decision making and conduct focused on a common good. They are known to act with integrity and inspire respect among peers, constituents, and subordinates. Successful ethical leaders are champions of their beliefs and communicate them throughout an organization to develop a supportive culture.

In this assignment you have the opportunity to learn about Warren Buffett as well as another business leader of a well-known company or corporation of your choice that you have not had an opportunity to study yet. (Select a leader you are unfamiliar with.)

Keep in mind that all people possess virtues and vices, and while they may strive to support ethical tenets, they may fail at times.

It might be helpful for you to review the following lists of virtues and vices to see examples.

Niche Partners PTY Ltd. (n.d.). A list of the 52 virtues. http://www.52virtues.com/virtues/the-52-virtues.php

VirtueScience.com (n.d.). List of vices. Retrieved from https://www.virtuescience.com/vicelist.html

Case Assignment

Address the following in a 3- to 4-page essay, demonstrating your critical-thinking skills:

• Discuss Warren Buffett’s approach to business dealings, especially as they relate to business ethics.
• Apply ethical philosophies that you have learned about in this Module and state which you think apply to Mr. Buffett.
• Bring in two of Mr. Buffett’s quotes that pertain to business ethics and discuss their meaning.
• Compare and contrast your chosen leader’s behaviors to what you have learned about Warren Buffett.

This assignment should include third-person voice. Write a well-integrated paper with a strong introduction and conclusion, and use a few section headings (e.g., do not simply follow a Q & A format).

Bring in your Module background information. Whether or not you bring in sources outside of this Module is up to you. For all sources used, provide in-text citations and a references list.

General References Useful for Preparing Graduate-Level Papers:

For a list of general reference sources related to locating library sources, using APA formatting, applying critical-thinking skills, and so forth, see General References Useful for Preparing Graduate-Level Papers. It is not required that you read these sources page-by-page, but rather use them as guides.

Assignment Expectations

Your submission will be evaluated using the following criteria from the Case grading rubric, located in the Case dropbox:

Assignment-driven criteria: Covers all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.

Critical thinking: Conceptualizes the problem. Multiple information sources, expert opinion, and assumptions are analyzed, synthesized, and critically evaluated. Logically consistent conclusions are presented with appropriate rationale.

Business writing: Mastery in written communications and a skilled, knowledgeable, and error-free presentation to an appropriately specialized audience.

Effective use of information: Locates relevant and quality sources of information, using strong and compelling content to support ideas, convey understanding of the topic, and shape the whole work.

Citing sources: Mastery using in-text citations of sources, proper format for quotations, and correct format of full-source information in the reference list using APA style (bibliography).

You are an HR analyst for XYZ Corporation, and you have been tasked with the assignment of helping a company through a period of organizational change. Your client, Thoreau Enterprises, recently acquired several other companies in its industry. The organization has gone from being a $1 billion entity to a $15 billion entity as a result of these acquisitions. Though Thoreau Enterprises purchased the others, it was actually the smallest entity of the entire grouping. After meeting with Thoreau Enterprises’ company leadership, your Director, Jacob Wickham, has compiled notes on three main areas that need to be addressed: talent management needs, compensation, and the role of HR to lead change for the new organization. Following is a list of specific concerns that Jacob noted during the initial meeting:

• There are a number of “legacy” employees whose roles in the new organization have changed drastically as a result of the acquisitions. Many employees are unclear whether their jobs are going to be considered redundant or if they are “safe” in the new organizational structure. Rumors are spreading that everyone’s jobs are up for grabs, employees will have to re-interview to keep their jobs, and the severance packages for anyone laid off may not be as great as people are hoping for. Morale is low in this period of uncertainty.
• HR leaders are aware of the need to hire to fill certain functions, and it has come to light that job descriptions do not exist for all levels in the organization.
• In the past, employees were typically hired because they were referred by existing staff. Therefore, contemporary recruiting and hiring methods have not been utilized at Thoreau Enterprises.
• Compensation strategies need to be aligned across the new organization.
• With the merger of so many companies, no cohesive corporate culture has been established, and there are major employee morale issues, as stated above. In fact, the leaders of the new Thoreau Enterprises are unsure of what their company culture should be and need guidance for how HR can help them to establish this and lead them through this period of uncertainty and change.

Your director, Jacob Wickham, has asked you to put together a presentation on talent management, compensation, and the role of HR in helping to manage organizational change. After speaking with the client, Jacob has compiled a list of items that he wants you to cover in this presentation, which should include a title slide, References slide, and speaker notes for each slide that Jacob can use to present your points to the leaders of Thoreau Enterprises.

To prepare for this Assignment:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources and the scenario for this Assignment.
• Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment.

By Day 7

Submit Part 2 of your presentation, according to the following prompts.

Part 2: Compensation Strategies (6–9 slides)

• Illustrate two traditional and two nontraditional compensation methods or strategies that Thoreau Enterprises can employ to attract and retain talent in their organization. Provide specific examples of how each might be used and a rationale for each choice. (4–6 slides)
• As Thoreau Enterprises develops a compensation strategy for the newly structured organization, what are the main components they need to incorporate? What are the potential risks they need to mitigate? Provide specific examples and relevant details to support your response. (2–3 slides)
• Your presentation should adhere to the template provided. It should consist of 6–9 slides, not including a title slide and References slide that includes properly formatted citations for a minimum of two scholarly sources to support the information you presented. You should also include detailed speaker notes to be used as a script for delivering the presentation. Use the Week 4 Assignment Template, provided in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment.

This week is all about metrics!Metrics are merely measurements that are expressed in percentages ornumerals that can be used to evaluate or give information about thesuccess of our actions or programs. The course module, self assessment,and reading material for the week provide excellent foundationalmaterial that I urge you to review prior to applying your knowledge in the following questions and your next presentation.

Note the following:

• We do not use the term matrix or metrics system when referring to metrics for this assignment
• We can use the term metric (singular)and the term metrics (plural) but we need to use their respectiveappropriate verbs (a metric is or metrics are).

Many Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s)and Chief Financial Officers (CFO’s) complain that their Human Resourceprofessionals do not report metrics about Total Rewards or otherwise that matterto the organization or share relevant information. We want you to beable to provide metrics that are relevant to the organization – metricsthat matter.

After selecting a metric for thisdiscussion, ask yourself what does the metric that I am proposing tellme about the effectiveness of the Total Rewards program? It must relateto Total Rewards to be a relevant metric for this discussion and foryour next presentation. Revenue, profit, customer satisfaction are gooddata to know, but they are not good metrics for this assignment.

Further, the percentage of turnover is not important by itself as a metric,but the metric of the percentage of the highly valued employees who areleaving the organization and why they are leaving is helpful to knowsince the data should tell us if the rewards currently offered are afactor in those valuable employees leaving. Whether employees are happy is not a helpful metric(nothing against having happy employees but the organization would bebetter informed if it knew whether the employees are engaged in theirwork because of the total rewards). A metric that reports the percentageof the employees who are satisfied with the organization is not as helpful as knowing by individual segment of employee which benefit is of most value, through a forced ranking of the benefits.

Please keep this information in mindas you answer the following questions and design your secondpresentation, due this Sunday by midnight. The second presentation andyour final assignments will continue to use the organization you used inyour first PowerPoint presentation.

1. Give an academic definition of the term metric (with an in-text citation and full reference)

2. Discuss why, in general, metricsare important for HR professionals to report. For example, they canassist the HR professional in achieving their goals and objectives whilealso assisting the whole organization. For example if innovation is acore capability of the organization, tracking the level of turnover ofthe individuals who have had the most success innovating would beimportant along with knowing why these individuals are leaving. Thismetric would allow the organization to change incentives or otherrewards, if needed, or look for other ways to retain the needed talent.

3. Share an example of one metric youare considering for your second MS PowerPoint presentation when you willpresent three metrics to evaluate the success of the total rewardsprogram. Assignment 2 is due at the end of this week.

State or describe:

• A metric you are considering for thenext assignment (typically a metric is an outcome and is presented as apercentage or index).
• What the metric tells the organization about the effectiveness of the total rewards program
• How the metric aligns with the organizational capabilities (what it does best)
• How the metric aligns with the employee competencies (the knowledge, skills, and abilities)
• How the data for the metric will becollected (for example, through an electronic survey, exit interviews,data from the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), focus groups orsomething else)