Strategic Management

OverviewMonitoring competitors’ performance and strategies is a key aspect of an external audit. This exercise is designed to give you practice in evaluating the competitive position of organizations in a given industry and assimilating that information in a CPM.Instructions1.    Explain what a Competitors Profile Matrix (CPM) is and what is the purpose.2.    With Coca-Cola being … Read more

Leadership

Read case study and answer the following questionsCase questionsAnalyze this situation using the Hersey-Blanchard model. What does this model suggest as the appropriate leadership or decision style? Explain.Evaluate Kevin McCarthys leadership style before and during his experiment in participative management.3. If you were Kevin McCarthy, what would you do now? Why?

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Introduction During the first two weeks of the course, we focused on responding to Discussion Questions designed to enhance critical thinking and apply analytical skills.  As you have advanced in skill development, you will focus on examining scenarios in the workplace, identify and explain the diversity and inclusion issues, apply the learning material, and advise … Read more

Research

When faced with a research assignment, one of the most important first steps is to locate and analyze existing research on a topic.  Proper citing, quoting and referencing of source material allows you to convey your breadth of research in a language commonly shared by others in your discipline. Giving others a chance to review and compare … Read more

Management Development Programs

Nationwide Financial, a 5,000-employee life insurance company based in Columbus, Ohio, found that its management development program contained four types of managers. One type, unknown leaders, have the right skills but their talents are unknown to top managers in the company. Another group, arrogant leaders, believe they have all the skills they need. What types … Read more

Discussion questions

Answer the prompt below, APA reference.Part 1: Healthcare Describe and discuss the principle features of U.S Health Policy.  In your discussion, make sure to address: How Health Policy affects special populations, noting the impact on cost. Describe health care for special populations as it relates to access of care. Part 2: ManagmentIf you had a … Read more

Workplace strategy

Part 1: Answer the following prompt below From a long-term strategic standpoint, explain the core and distinctive competencies from either a previous or current workplace of your choosing. Specifically describe the organizations resources and capabilities and how they align with the current strategy. Is their internal environment strong enough to continue to compete within the … Read more

Citizens United

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1co7bMQplwQ Watch the video on Citizens United v. FTC above. Then answer the questions below.  In one or two sentences, summarize the United States Supreme Court ruling in the Citizens United case.  Remember, the ruling is, “How did the court decide the issue?”What were the key points in the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Act of … Read more

Nonverbal Communication

Step One:We discussed several aspects of nonverbal communication this week. Do a little research on one of the following aspects of nonverbal communication:KinesicsEye contactHapticsProxemicsStep Two:Describe the selected type of nonverbal communication and how it affects our interpersonal relationships. Some examples of questions you might think about to get started are: How does this type of … Read more

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Kouzes and Posner identify Inspire a Shared Vision as the second practice of exemplary leaders. Review the definition of this practice and watch the assigned video talk by Patrick Lencioni. In his talk, Lencioni outlines five dysfunctions that work against team effectiveness. For this forum, describe a time you have been part of a team … Read more