What are two key challenges that organizations may come across when they are scaling? What role do middle managers and team leaders play when scaling an organization? What are some characteristics middle managers and team leaders should have to support a growing organization?
WK5: SEC 10-K Receivables; Fixed Assets (PPE); Right of Use Assets Contains unread posts Overview Using the SEC 10-K for your company, answer the following questions. Do not cut and paste from your company SEC report. Notice line items, if they appear, for Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities as well as other changes … Read more
Discuss the difference between accepting a payment online versus in person and describe some of the problems associated with online payments from the vendor and customer points of view. Be sure to answer the following questions: How do you believe payment system benefits, complications, and complexity can help or hinder new online business owners from … Read more
Read the Closing Case in Chapter 11, Why is Disney Funding Chinese Pirates? Give a reasoned answer to why Disney might be investing in 56.com instead of fighting with this popular Chinese file-sharing website. The post should be a minimum of 200 words. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings.
Discussion Question Discuss opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging global markets, particularly those with a growing middle class, or those where harsh economic conditions dictate the need for innovation if basic human needs are to be met. What steps must be taken to encourage innovation in these markets? Will the same incentives and techniques … Read more
Please examine the sample memo (WA #3) on Communication Techniques and Alternatives. (The memo can be found in the Content area of the WRTG 394 classroom under the Content heading “Sample Papers for Assignments and Discussions” – the link is in the sidebar in the Content area. The correct sample is titled WA #3 Sample Memo Communication Techniques.) … Read more
The financial statements for your company are usually posted in Item 8 of the SEC 10-K document. Search for the auditor’s report. Consider the topic of internal control and who is responsible for Internal Control. The auditor’s report describes their role in evaluating internal control but internal control is the responsibility of company management. Notice … Read more
Review the Weekly Activities for Week 4. Write a brief report with at least two paragraphs. Submit this as a Word document. The report should address: What areas did I have difficulty with and what areas did I find easy to understand? Was I successful in my time management or did I run out … Read more
In preparation for this discussion, review Identifying Product Opportunities: The SET Factors. After reading this article, discuss how these trends/new products have helped you personally as a consumer. If you have not used these items, describe other notable trends that you feel have personally helped you as a consumer. Why have these trends made the difference … Read more