Reference no: EM13738179
Q1: Read the following case histories.
GM and the Great Automation Solution
Winning Behavior: What the Smartest, Most Successful Companies Do Differently
In a 2-3 page paper cover the following:
Using the six key dimensions of strategic leadership, compare GM's CEO, Roger Smith with Southwest's Herb Kelleher and Colleen Barrett.
Compare and contrast the leadership styles.Which do you prefer and why?
Q2: Competitive advantage is what sets an organization apart. A competitive edge is a necessary ingredient for an organization's long-term success and survival. Unique resources provide a company with a sustainable competitive advantage. The four characteristics of unique resources are value, rarity, ability to duplicate, and ability to exploit. Resources that have all four of those characteristics can be used to form sustainable competitive advantages.
Construct a 2-3 page paper, based on the four characteristics of a product with potential for sustainable competitive advantage and based on the research you conducted; identify and discuss a company that does an effective job of utilizing these resources in the competitive marketplace. Also describe the product in relation to the four characteristics of sustainable competitive advantages.
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Develop and manage employee communication programs
: One of the functions of HR is to develop and manage employee communication programs. This may involve communicating new programs and procedures, new benefit plans or changes, and other company messages.
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Business requirements document
: Write a four to six (4-6) page original business requirements document for the project plan using the template provided. Note: The template is provided under the Additional Resources in the Student Center tab of the online course shell.
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Forecasting using quantitative and qualitative techniques
: Write a Two Page paper on forecasting using quantitative and qualitative techniques and procedures that are most appropriate for a scenario of your choice. Select one qualitative and one quantitative method and provide a scenario of when and how t..
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Explain what''s preferred conflict handling style
: Summarize conflict management styles. Discuss how each style applies to different conflict scenarios.Discuss conflict management skills. How do you plan to develop your conflict management skills set?Discuss how your score for each dimension of th..
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Compare and contrast the leadership styles
: Read the following case histories: GM and the Great Automation Solution. Compare and contrast the leadership styles
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Write clearly and concisely about information technology
: Write clearly and concisely about Information Technology Project Management topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
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Explain the primary and secondary target markets
: Conduct an environmental analysis that includes competitive, economic, political, legal, technological, and sociocultural forces. Specify the primary and secondary target markets for your company. Be sure to cover the 4Ps, 5Cs and STP
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Basic requirements of an annual report
: For your initial post, write a clear concise memo (no more than 250 words) that describes the contents of an annual report so marketing personnel can understand the basic requirements of an annual report. Reference this week's readings and lecture..
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Explain the purpose of a company
: Review Ford Motor Company's Form 10-K for 2012. Explain the purpose of a company's 10-K and how it interprets the firm's financial strength. Write a description of three important items, including their significance to stakeholders, that you learn..
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