Reference no: EM13950996
Using the Internet and Strayer University databases, research J. C. Penney Company, Inc. from its inception to current-day operations.
Write a five (5) page paper in which you:
1. Evaluatethree (3) key changes in J.C. Penney's management's style from the company's inception to the current day. Indicate whether or not you believe the company is properly managed today. Provide support for your position.
2. Explain senior management's role in preparing the organization to shift from a catalog-based retailer to an Internet retailer. Provide evidence of whether the transition was seamless or problematic from a management perspective. Provide support for your rationale.
3. Evaluate management's decision to use celebrities as key merchandise vendors and spokespersons. Indicate the organizational impact of these decisions.
4. As a manager within the JC Penney organization, suggest two (2) innovative idea that could have a positive impact on both the employees and customers of the company. Indicate the approach you will take in implementing the new idea. Provide support for your suggestion.
5. Predict JC Penney's ability to adapt to the changing needs of customers and the market environment. Indicatetwo (2) key changes in the management structure that may be beneficial to ensuring such an adaptation to change. Provide support for your prediction.
6. Use at leastfive (5) quality academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
7. Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
8. The reference pageis not included in the required assignment page length.
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