CSU MBA5101 All Units Discussions latest 2019 JUNE Question # 00603221 Subject: Education Due on: 07/17/2019 Posted On: 07/17/2019 03:54 AM Tutorials: 1 Rating: 4.7/5

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 1 Discussion

Part I:
Introduce yourself to your classmates with your name, location, current
employment, and future goals. Tell us one fun (unusual fact about yourself).

Part II: Do
you think that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has been effective in eliminating
corporate scandals? Why, or why not? If necessary, include companies as
examples.

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 2 Discussion

A board of
directors (BOD) is a group of individuals who are elected to represent
shareholders in an organization. They mandate policies, provide oversight and
make decisions on major company issues. Complete a mini SWOT analysis of the
pros and cons of serving on a Board of Directors. As you compose your response,
consider: Who should and should not serve on a Board of Directors (BOD)? Should
a BOD strive for diversity in its members? Should the CEO or other insiders be
allowed to serve on the BOD? Is industry experience vital for a successful
Board member? If you were on a committee to form a BOD, what would you be
looking for in your members?

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 3 Discussion

Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company’s initiative to assess and take
responsibility for a company’s impact on the environment and social wellbeing
of the planet. It applies to efforts a company instill which goes beyond what
is mandated by laws and regulations. When it comes to corporate social
responsibility (CSR), do you think companies should lean toward Milton
Friedman’s (economic freedom) or Archie Carroll’s (pyramid) ideology? Explain
why you think your answer is better for the company and its stakeholders.

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 4 Discussion

When
considering the concept of environmental scanning (or the systematic review and
interpretation of data to identify external opportunities and threats),
investigate a product from two rival companies. As examples, consider Coke
versus Pepsi, Apple versus Samsung, or Ford versus Toyota. Feel free to pick
any two products from other companies. Look for products from two different
companies which are considered substitutes for each other (i.e. diet Coke and
diet Pepsi). What data would you want/need to effectively perform an
environmental scan of these two substitute products? Explain your answer.

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 5 Discussion

In today’s
economic environment, which of the five steps in the strategic planning process
(vision, mission, gap analysis, SMART goals, monitoring) do you think is the
most important? Give an example of an industry where this would be the most
important step. Do you think that a different industry might place more
emphasis on another step in the strategic planning process? Why?

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 6 Discussion

What are
the advantages and disadvantages of dispersing corporate functions globally
from a strategy implementation standpoint? Is there a need for a corporate
headquarters in one specific location in our virtual business climate? Please
justify your response by including concepts and examples from our readings or
from outside sources.

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 7 Discussion

Do you
think benchmarking (i.e. comparing key metrics of companies within the same
industry which are considered best in the industry in order to identify areas
for improvement for your company) is just another fad or is it really useful
for all firms? Why, or why not? How could benchmarking be used in your place of
employment or future entrepreneurial endeavors? Does it rate as a viable tool
for future development?

MBA5101 Strategic Management and Business Policy

Unit 8 Discussion

Discuss how
you can could apply the concepts learned in this course to your current or
future career. Name at least one strategic management model discussed during
this term that you would use, and explain why you selected this model. How
might you incorporate information from this model to your career aspirations
and goals? What areas would you suggest for improvement in this course? Are
there any concepts you wish we could have covered in more depth? We value your
feedback!