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capella BUS4993 unit 1 discussion 1

Based on the information from this unit’s readings, answer the following:

Strategy reflects the company’s awareness of: how, when, and where it should compete, against whom it should compete, and for what purposes it should compete. What strategy did Carly Fiorina adopt for HP? In terms of competition, do you think Fiorina made good choices? Frame your answer in the context of HP’s industry, markets, and rivals.
A firm’s president or chief executive officer (CEO) characteristically plays a dominant role in strategic planning at the firm. Explain why this can be desirable in many ways. Also explain what can happen when the dominance of the CEO is overwhelming the strategic decisions. How does this relate to the HP case and Carly Fiorina? What characteristics do you think the board should look for in determining Fiorina’s replacement?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the questions proposed. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file. Unless otherwise noted, this is the expectation for all discussions in this course.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

How are your peer’s opinions similar to yours?
How are they different?
What information do you have that you can share with your peer as it relates to this discussion?

capella BUS4993 unit 2 discussion 1

Job Loss Signals

In this current business environment, it is not uncommon for people to lose their jobs. Most of the time, job loss is not the result of poor performance. Therefore, as a way for Capella University to continue to help you further your career, you are to list at least ten signs that indicate you are about to lose your job. Consider budget changes, body language of your supervisor, and external and internal environments, just to name a few.

Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file. Post your discussion by Thursday midnight. ( Note: This should be completed by Sunday midnight. This is the expectation on all discussions in this course).

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following. ( Note: This should be completed by Sunday midnight. This is the expectation on all discussions in this course):

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post? Explain.
What signals did your peer identify that you did not? What are your thoughts about those signals?
What signals did you identify that your peer did not? Share these with your peer.
What other inputs can you provide that might enhance the list of signs?

capella BUS4993 unit 3 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, answer the following:

Is there a necessary trade-off between the company philosophy and the core goals of sustainability, profitability, and growth? Consider the New York Times example, and support your answer with what you have learned from the textbook.
Public image is an important concept for any firm. This is particularly true for the Times as a large daily newspaper that has a nationwide readership. Why is it important for firms to address the question of their public image even without public agitation or scandal? What about company self-concept? How does this relate to the situation in the case?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the questions proposed. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file. Unless otherwise noted, this is the expectation for all discussions in this course.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post?
What thoughts were similar and different between you and your peer?
What other inputs can you provide that might help expand your or your peer’s thoughts?

capella BUS4993 unit 4 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, create a post that answers the following:

Describe how some of the benefits of globalization have actually hurt businesses whose products are widely integrated in international markets. Do you think globalization itself will sustain the problem of counterfeits?
Do you think companies can protect themselves from the threat of counterfeits? Why or why not? If so, how?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the questions proposed. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Do you agree or disagree with your peer’s thoughts? Explain.
What thoughts were similar and different between you and your peer?
What other inputs can you provide that might help expand your or your peer’s thoughts?

capella BUS4993 unit 5 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, post the answers the following:

The 3M article identifies McNerney’s micromanaging of the various departments as a risk to the firm. Which of the company’s grand strategies would this threaten? How so?
What long-term objectives are discussed in the 3M article? Identify them briefly.
Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post? Explain.
Do you agree or disagree with your peer? Explain.
What other inputs can you provide that might help expand your or your peer’s thoughts?

capella BUS4993 unit 6 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, create a post that answers the following:

What is IBM’s corporate or multibusiness strategy for the twenty-first century, and how is it different from its long-standing strategy?
What does the case title “Beyond Blue” mean?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post? Explain.
What other inputs can you provide that might enhance the post?

capella BUS4993 unit 7 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, create a post that answers the following:

1.What is IBM’s corporate or multibusiness strategy for the twenty-first century, and how is it different from its long-standing strategy?

2.What does the case title “Beyond Blue” mean?

Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post? Explain.
What other inputs can you provide that might enhance the post?

capella BUS4993 unit 8 discussion 1

We know many of you want to get a return on your investment by climbing the corporate ladder. As we all know, there is no cookie cutter way to accomplish this task. However, there are certainly ways by which one can enhance their chances to climb the corporate ladder.

Therefore, as a way for Capella University to continue to help you further your career, for this discussion:

List at least ten ways to climb the corporate ladder. Consider job performance, communications skills, and leadership, just to name a few.
Consider roadblocks that may prevent one from climbing the corporate ladder.
Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

What are your thoughts about the ways your peer identified in climbing the corporate ladder?
What other ways can you share with your peer?
Select one of the ways listed and consider the consequences of it. What could backfire and actually stop the climb to the top?

capella BUS4993 unit 9 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, post answers for the following:

What attributes of good organizational leadership does Immelt display?
How is he changing the GE culture? What will be his hardest task?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide a substantive and logical response that considers the following:

Did your peer’s response make you rethink your original post? Explain.
What other inputs can you provide that might enhance the post?

capella BUS4993 unit 10 discussion 1

Based upon the information in this unit’s readings, post answers for the following:

Which companies in these examples appear to be the best pursuers of incremental innovation? Also, of breakthrough innovation? Does one approach seem to work better than the other?
How well would Apple’s approach work at Toyota? How well would Toyota ‘s CCC21 approach work at Apple?
Your post should be substantive and logical to the topic. Read the Discussion Participation Scoring Guide to learn the discussion participation requirements of this course. In addition, post your work in the text box, not as an attached file.