mgt4070 5 discussion questions
WEEK 1 Discussion
An Organization: Its Mission and Strategic Intent
In this discussion, you will consider a company’s strategic intent, its mission, and the role of stakeholders in developing an organization’s strategy.
Select any two of the main questions and address all of their bullet points:
Question 1:
You have learned that stakeholders have profound impact on the direction and the success of a company. Based on your readings and learning, complete the following tasks:
- Define the various classifications of stakeholders in a company and their role in strategic management decisions.
- Explain the connection between stakeholders and competitive advantage.
Question 2:
You learned that strategic intent is an extension of a company’s organizational culture and the cornerstone of the firm. Based on your readings and learning, complete the following tasks:
- Discuss the importance of strategic intent and its impact on organizational success.
- Discuss why it is important and how an organization can move from intent to implementation.
Question 3:
Based on your readings and learning, complete the following tasks:
- Describe the attributes of an effective strategist.
- Explain how you would create and sell a strategic mission to stakeholders.
Question 4:
We cannot always control political, technological, economic, or cultural issues. Given that, answer the following questions:
- How often would you reevaluate your business strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the market place?
- What factors would you use to evaluate the need for change, and what tools would you use to make the changes?
- While performing an external environmental analysis, how important is it to use all four components and why?
WEEK 2 Discussion
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Strategic Management and CompetitivenessIn this assignment, you will decide on strategic management plans, a company’s strategic competitiveness, and the best model for above-average returns. In current market conditions, companies need to gain and then maintain a competitive edge over their competitors. They do this by employing a compelling and dynamic strategic management process to create a strategy that helps them achieve their goals before one of their competitors does. Select any two of the main questions and address all of their bullet points: Question 1:Discuss the following questions in relation to strategic management:
Question 2:Discuss the following questions in relation to strategic competitiveness:
Question 3:Discuss the following questions in relation to above-average returns:
Question 4:Applying your understanding of strategic management, answer the following questions:
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. |
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Week 3 Discussion For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format Business-level, Corporate-level, and International StrategiesUsing the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the following:
Select one of the main questions and address all of its bullet points: Question 1Based on your research and reading, complete the following tasks:
Question 2Cooperative strategies seem to be a good idea. Using what you have learned about strategic management and in relation to cooperative strategies, respond to the following questions:
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Week 4 Discussion For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Corporate GovernanceGovernance mechanisms are considered to be effective if they meet the needs of all stakeholders, including shareholders. Governance mechanisms are also an important way to ensure that strategic decisions are made effectively. As a potential employee, how would you go about investigating a firm’s governance structure? Would that investigation weigh in your decision to become an employee? First, address the following item: Identify a firm that you would like to join or one that you just find interesting. Complete the following research on your target firm:
Click on the weblink U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to access SEC’s EDGAR database. Alongside the proxy, you should also be able to access the firm’s annual 10-K. Here you will find information on performance, governance, and the firm’s outlook, among other things.
Second, address any five of the following topics:
Finally, based on your review of the firm’s governance, discuss any change in your opinion of the firm’s desirability as an employer. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. |
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Week 5 Discussion For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Organizational Structure and Strategic LeadershipThe business firm is no longer just a place where people come to work. For most of the employees, the firm confers on them that sense of belonging and identity—the firm has become their “village”, their community. The business firm of the twenty-first century is not just a hierarchy, which ensures maximum efficiency and profit; it is also the community where people belong to and grow together—where their affective and innovative needs are met (Lim, Griffiths, & Sambrook, 2010). Reference:Lim, M., Griffiths G., & Sambrook, S. (2010). Organizational structure. Mind Map Route. Retrieved from http://www.mindmap.0rg.pl/?mindmap= Organizational_structure Select any two of the bullet points for your response.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. |
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