Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow: Module 01 Case Study For this assignment, analyze the situation at the company in the Case Study. Where do you think the current product, e-textbooks, is in the Project Life Cycle? Based on your analysis of their current situation, write a 2-3 paper that does the following: Describe in detail where the current product is in the Project Life Cycle. Is the current product (e-textbooks) in the same position in the Project Life Cycle as the earlier product (hard copy textbooks)? Describe what you believe led to the failure of the last two product launches. What recommendations would you give to Martin? Susan? And the rest of the Project Team? Make certain your recommendations include specific examples of possible future action. Your submissions should follow the essentials of APA (i.e., cover page, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, reference section at the end, in-text citations, etc.). For more information on APA, please visit the Online Library, which is available through the Resources tab. I have attached the case study.

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Last week you were introduced to the Course Project for this course. Now that the negotiations between you and Mr. Barker are done, you are tasked with the job of drafting the contract that will finalize this deal. For this week, you will get to practice your contract drafting skills by creating a rough draft of a contract for this toy transaction.

Based on the information from the worksheet from last week, you are to build a formal, written contract. You will need to include:

1. Parties – The names and addresses of all the contracting parties should be clearly stated. You can make these up for this contract.
2. Dates – List the date that the contract is being entered into.
3. Definitions and Interpretations – If there are any defined terms in the contract, this section should provide specific and clear definitions.
4. Payment Provisions – The exact price to be paid for the goods or services provided and the date or dates for payment to be made should be clearly set out. Remember, you want cash and not a check or credit card for this contract.
5. A specific description of the set of toys should be stated in this section.
6. Term of contract – The length of the contract should be stated and it should also be noted whether there are any options to continue the contract. This is a contract for this specific instance and should be noted in the contract.
7. Limitation of liability – This section caps the liability of either party to the contract. For example, Mr. Barker has inspected the set of toys and accepts them “as is.” If he finds a defect with them at a later date, you have no further responsibility to him.
8. Signature Lines – Provide proper signature and date lines at the conclusion of the contract for both parties.

Besides including the above list and the standard elements of a contract, you are to also include the following clauses into your formal, written contract between you and Mr. Barker:

1. A Mandated Alternative Dispute clause.
2. Act of God/ Force Majeure Clause in case the toys are destroyed by a natural disaster.

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Assume that the low-calorie frozen, microwavable food company from Assignments 1 and 2 wants to expand and has to make some long-term capital budgeting decisions. The company is currently facing increases in the costs of major ingredients.

Use the Internet and Strayer databases to research government policies and regulation.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

1. Outline a plan that managers in the low-calorie, frozen microwaveable food company could follow in anticipation of raising prices when selecting pricing strategies for making their products response to a change in price less elastic. Provide a rationale for your response.
2. Examine the major effects that government policies have on production and employment. Predict the potential effects that government policies could have on your company.
3. Determine whether or not government regulation to ensure fairness in the low-calorie, frozen microwavable food industry is needed. Cite the major reasons for government involvement in a market economy. Provide two (2) examples of government involvement in a similar market economy to support your response.
4. Examine the major complexities that would arise under expansion via capital projects. Propose key actions that the company could take in order to prevent or address these complexities.
5. Suggest the substantive manner in which the company could create a convergence between the interests of stockholders and managers. Indicate the most likely impact to profitability of such a convergence. Provide two (2) examples of instances that support your response.
6. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Propose how differences in demand and elasticity lead managers to develop various pricing strategies.
• Analyze the economic impact of contracting, governance and organizational form within organizations.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in managerial economics and globalization.
• Write clearly and concisely about managerial economics and globalization using proper writing mechanics.

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• As we’ve learned this week, brands signal customers by giving them information about predictability in their purchases. Brands each have their own associations and personalities. In your post, identify some of the associations and personalities that are linked with the following brands: Oscar Mayer, Dell, and Sketchers.
• • What are they?
  • How do they differ?
  • Are there any similarities?
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