NECB Market Expansion & Channels of Distribution Management Paper

Task 1

Suppose Nike’s managers were considering expanding into producing sports beverages. Why might the company decide to do this under the Nike brand name?

The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to organizational behavior. This does not mean blogs or websites. This source should be a published article in a scholarly journal. This source should provide substance and not just be mentioned briefly to fulfill this criteria. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not use quotes. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.

Task 2

This activity/assignment will help students understand “channels of distribution” and “supply chain logistics.”

Activity I: Review Figures 10.2 (Manufacturers Direct to Consumers) and Figure 10.3 (Manufacturers through a Channel) in chapter 10, discuss the pros and cons of each scenario

The assignment is to answer the question provided above in essay form. This is to be in narrative form and should be as thorough as possible. Bullet points should not to be used. The paper should be at least 1.5 – 2 pages in length, Times New Roman 12-pt font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins and utilizing at least one outside scholarly or professional source related to marketing management. The textbook should also be utilized. Do not insert excess line spacing. APA formatting and citation should be used.