Explain the macro environment in which a company operates and the strategical relevant components of the macro-environment in which the company operates (focusing towards long-term goals). Identify the dominant and competitive driving forces in an industry. Emphasize how strong the industry dominant and competitive forces. (strategic group, key success factors KSF’s)
Research an air incident that was considered to be the airlines fault because of safety violations. Give the details of the cases and the web address (URL) for the case (only include the URL at the end of the post). Lastly, give your opinion of why airlines cut safety corners in light of protecting their … Read more
Describe the concept of “Economies of Scale” as it relates to the transportation industry. What advantages has economies of scale brought to transportation? Can you think of any disadvantages?
You will choose a conversation in your discipline that focuses on a current and unresolved issue and will document useful sources you collect throughout your inquiry-driven research process in a series of research logs. In Log 1, you will document non-scholarly sources (popular, trade, and grey) relevant to your preliminary research question. Instructions: Detailed Instructions for … Read more
Ways in which a company can work on cultural diversity and build a global team affect performance management practices, and what strategies can global leaders adopt to ensure that their teams meet organizational objectives while respecting cultural differences?
What is the role of college in America today? Compare Murray’s argument in “Are Too Many People Going to College?” with the argument presented in one of the assigned articles in Week 1 (Owen & Sawhill, Addison, or Lehman). How do both articles address the overall argument about the role and impact of college?
In your company’s management development program, there was a heated discussion between some people who claimed, “Theory is impractical and thus no good,” and others who claimed, “Good theory is the most practical approach to problems.” What position would you take and why?
Discussion: In your company’s management development program, there was a heated discussion between some people who claimed, “Theory is impractical and thus no good,” and others who claimed, “Good theory is the most practical approach to problems.” What position would you take and why? (Reading: Chapter 1).
What is your definition of family (who is included)? Who might be included in other people’s definitions that you do not include in yours and why? Do you think that if your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents (maybe not yours specifically, but others who grew up during that time) were asked this question when they were … Read more
Creating positive change in New Orleans by reducing gun violence Include: The introduction and thesis that was written last week Write three body paragraphs. Each paragraph should have a topic sentence. Include a direct quotation or paraphrased language from your article. Be sure to use proper in-text citations. Add one or two sentences based on … Read more