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DQ1: What!? Me!? A Manager!?
A number of learners in our business programs aspire to a management position within their organizations. In some cases, the aspiration includes that of a senior leadership position within the organization. Maybe you have contemplated such ideas. Maybe you should contemplate such ideas. Given this information, discuss with your colleagues management, promotions, and leadership in either your current organization or maybe a new organization that you might consider working for.
Do you prefer to work for a small firm or a large firm? Why? Do you prefer to work for a private company or a public company? Why? Do you prefer to work in the for-profit sector or the not-for-profit sector? Why? Do you prefer to work in an office setting? Why? Do you prefer to work out in the field? Why?
What kind of leader do you think that you would be? Why? Do you have any information to support your self-perceived leadership style? If so, what is this information?
DQ2: Workers and Robots: Fair and Equitable?
It seems that robots and other machines are replacing workers in a manufacturing facility. On one hand, this allows companies to compete with relatively inexpensive labor from other countries. On the other hand, automation eliminates many jobs. With your course colleagues, discuss this situation. Here are some questions to help start the discussion.
Are you concerned that automation may increase unemployment or underemployment in the United States and around the world? Why? Why not? Is using robotic technology in a factory in the United States a fair and equitable solution to the high cost of human labor? Why? Why not?
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What kinds of problems can emerge
: What kinds of problems can emerge if a firm doesn't communicate with environmentalists, the news media, and the local community? Why
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What is anticipated dividend payout
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Compare failure mode and effect and fault tree analysis
: Compare and contrast failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and management oversight and risk tree (MORT). Which technique do you believe would be most effective for hazard analysis in a facility that primarily perform..
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External funds requirement
: List two ways how they might go about obtaining those funds needed. If they are at 80% capacity, do they have an external funds requirement now? Yes or no.
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What kind of leader do you think that you would be
: What kind of leader do you think that you would be? Why? Do you have any information to support your self-perceived leadership style? If so, what is this information
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What is the irr for aol associated
: The second bid from Cisco requires a $85 million upfront investment and will generate $60 million in savings each year for the next 33 years. a. What is the IRR for AOL associated with each bid?
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Should osha continue to regulate ergonomic hazards
: Do you think Congress was correct in repealing the comprehensive ergonomics standard? Should OSHA continue to regulate ergonomic hazards through the General Duty clause and issue guidelines for specific industries? If not, what approach would you ..
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What is the expected return for option
: What is the expected return for each option? Just using information given, which has the highest risk? List 2 other factors other than expected return you might use in considering which is the best choice for the company?
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Outline a range of strategic actions for the company
: Evaluate four current strategies. Consider all relevant strategies and select four. This could include all or many of the following: business level strategy, diversification, acquisitions/mergers, international strategy and/or co-operative strateg..
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