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Identify an emerging technology discussed in the course. What are some of the ethical, social, cultural and/or political issues that are relevant to understanding its design, implementation and/or adoption?

Objective: Identify an existing business in one country or region that you believe would thrive in another country or region. Create a concise video pitch outlining your proposal for expanding this business to the new market. Components: 1. Video Pitch Length: 2-3 minutes Content: Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of yourself and the business … Read more

 In your discussion post, address the following: Choose one of the following groups and use Porter’s Five Forces to analyze the pressures on profits for your chosen group’s firms. Group 1: Firms in the retail sector (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Sears, Macy’s). Group 2: Firms in the wireless services industry (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, Sprint/T-Mobile; … Read more

  In the accommodations market, Airbnb appears to have a significant advantage over its competitors as it relates to regulations affecting the operations of its business. Develop a business strategy that will allow Airbnb to meet local, state, and international regulatory requirements and motivate individuals to benefit from participating in this space of the accommodations … Read more

In a “perfect world” capital market, how important is a firm’s decision to pay dividends versus repurchase shares? Under what conditions would you have a tax preference for share repurchase rather than dividends? Would managers acting in the interests of long-term shareholders be more likely to repurchase shares if they believed the stock to be … Read more