Unit 6: Discussion 1 Week 6 MBA695

Directions After completing the text readings, find a stock owned organization whose web site mentions corporate governance (search “corporate governance at _XYZ_”). How does the organization appear to ensure that the organization’s goals are aligned with the those of the shareholders?  Are stakeholders (employees, vendors, customers, communities) also addressed? Do you think the organization is … Read more

Article Summary Option #2

Students should choose one topic covered up to that point in the course and prepare a one-page (double-spaced) summary of an empirical study on the topic. For example, students could write a summary on relations with the police. Summaries should include a brief description of the topic area, the purpose of the current study, an … Read more

Unit 5: Discussion 1 Week 5 MBA695

Directions After reading the text, search for an organization that does not currently do business globally  (outside of their home country). What opportunities would international expansion give this organization? List 2 – 3 strategies the organization might use and analyze the benefits and risks associated with each strategy. Justify why, in your opinion, international expansion … Read more

Unit 4 Week 4 Discussion 1 MBA695

Directions Using an article from a business publication (Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Businessweek, Fortune, FastCompany), find a company that has expanded by diversification.  Describe the type of diversification and how the diversification created value.  What issues or challenges is the diversification likely to cause? Do you think the diversification is sustainable? Why or why not?