For this project, you are required to use the case scenario facts and the course material. External sources are not permitted. You are not researching on the Internet or using resources from outside the course. You are expected to answer the requirements identified below, showing the connection between the case scenario facts and the course material. Using course material goes beyond defining terms and explains the 'why and how' of a situation. Avoid merely making statements but close the loop of the discussion by explaining how something happens or why something happens, which focuses on importance and impact. In closing the loop, you will demonstrate the ability to think clearly and rationally, showing an understanding of the logical connections between the ideas presented in a case scenario, the course material, and the question$($s$)$ being asked. Using one or two in$-$text citations from the course material throughout the entire paper will not earn many points on an assignment. The use of a variety of course material is expected to support what is presented consistently. The support must be relevant and applicable to the topic being discussed. Points are not earned for mentioning a term or concept but by clearly and thoroughly explaining or discussing the question at hand.

Step $2$: Leadership Competencies Table

Review the Leadership Competencies Table completed in Week Two to accompany the Job Announcement. $($You may also wish to review any feedback received from your Instructor about your Table.$)$

Step $3$: Upcoming Open Positions at Life Science Nutraceuticals, Inc. $($LSN$).$

Position #$1$: Sales Director, Middle East

Location: Saudi Arabia

Reports to: Executive Director, Asia Division

LSN$\text{'}$s Asia Division will be opening its first Middle East location in Saudi Arabia in the next $12$ months. A Sales Director will be needed to head up this new division. A team of local salespeople will need to be recruited, hired, and trained by this leader. It is expected that this sales team may be largely men.

Two sources that are recommended for more information about doing business in Saudi Arabia are:

Guide to Saudi Arabia Etiquette, Customs, Culture, and Business

Saudi Arabia Management Guide

Position #$2$: Director of Research and Development $($R&D$)$

Location: Headquarters, Miami, Florida

Reports to: VP of Headquarter Operations

R&D is at the heart of LSN$\text{'}$s success, and, indeed, it is the future. The leader of Research and Development will lead a group of scientists and innovators but does not need to be a scientist himself$/$herself$.$ R&D is located centrally at LSN Headquarters because R&D coordinates with all other departments and divisions. This is a high$-$profile position.

Position #$3$: VP of Headquarter Operations

Location: Headquarters, Miami, Florida

Reports to: President and CEO

The Headquarters houses R&D$,$ HR$,$ IT$,$ Purchasing, and Finance. Each department has its own $$subculture$,$ and each department is fairly distinct from the other. The young, youthful subculture of IT often clashes with the conservative subculture of the Finance department, for example. Many of the members of the Finance and HR teams are baby boomers and are near retirement. This leader oversees the smooth operation of all of these departments and ensures the coordination of these departments with each other and with each of the four geographic divisions across the world.

Position #$4$: Executive Director, North American Division

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Reports to: President and CEO

This leader will head up the largest and most profitable division of LSN$.$ This division is seen as the $$flagship$$ by the other divisions since LSN roots are in the United States. This Executive Director has the $$ear$$ of the CEO and spends a lot of time with the Marvel family. This leader is faced with spearheading the future direction of LSN in North America and is challenged with filling openings throughout the United States and Canada caused by fast growth and a retiring Baby Boomer population.

Position #$5$: Director of Finance

Location: Headquarters, Miami, Florida

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

This leader oversees the day$-$to$-$day operations of the finance department. This leader is expected to aid in strategic planning with the executive team of LSN$.$ Although a finance background is not required, this person is expected to bring a conservative approach to the strategic planning table to balance out the high$-$risk tolerance of the rest of the leadership at LSN$.$ A $$big picture$$ perspective is definitely needed here.

Step $4$: Review

Review the Succession Planning Table$-$Part One that your Group used to outline leadership competencies for each of the five positions. $($You may also wish to review any feedback received from your