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    Case Study - Ford Pinto

    If you were involved in the dilemma discussed in the Pinto case study, what solution would you recommend? Please support your decision with examples and supporting information.

    External Recruiting

    In at least 200 words explain the advantages and disadvantages of external recruiting of new managers for an organization. Which one is generally better and why?

    Critical thinking creating an effective business plan

    Analyzing one's personal thought process is a significant aspect of creating an effective plan, or as you stated making the most rational decision(s). It can be a challenge for a manager to think logically, placing strategic and critical thinking first when they feel strongly about a situation and feel the organization would be

    Change in a company atmosphere

    The benefit of new people coming into the company. They look at the process with different set of eyes. It is critical that the people inside respect the opinion of the outside perspective and to review the current process and come up with a better/improve one. People have the tendency of stay in their comfort zone and resist

    Describe techniques of managing change for TSSI

    Times are always changing. 1995 Auto Sales Inc. has just acquired Truck Sales and Service Inc. (TSSI). TSSI has always been very small and family-owned. You have been asked to make a presentation to employees in this small firm to help them understand and prepare for the frequent change cycles that are commonplace in the used au

    Motorola's Razr

    Identified the three basic approaches used by Motorola to produce innovation. Explained the objective of increasing market power within an industry and overcoming entry barriers to enter other markets or regions

    Contractionary and expansionary fiscal policy

    What is the difference between contractionary and expansionary fiscal policy? Which do you think is more appropriate today? Explain your answer. How might contractionary and expansionary fiscal policy affect the healthcare organization? 250 words

    Corporate Governance

    Describe corporate governance Using the U.S. and German systems of corporate governance desribe two differences that are important and give reasons. Explained the impact of these differences on corporations' effectiveness in the global economy Supported answers with examples

    Joint Alliances

    Using Verizon Wireless: who are two different alliances or joint ventures and make sure that there are meaningful differences between the two. For each alliance or joint venture: Identify the type of business-level or corporate-level cooperative strategy the firm is following. Explain how the cooperative strategy enha

    Most managers unfortunately tend to lean toward dictatorship.

    Most managers unfortunately tend to lean toward dictatorship. One of the principle points John made was how he allowed his subordinates to make note of their individual one year short term goals; then he ensures that it aligns with the company's strategic growth plan. I believe the power in that concept truly creates the greates

    Setting goals for children.

    I think that setting goals for your children proves that you are nothing but a responsible parent, as long as they are not too controlling (you know ... your dreams, not theirs). This also gives you fulfillment that they can learn to use this process on their own and is proven with their lifelong achievements. I guess you could

    Timelines should be part of the goal development.

    Timelines should be part of the goal development because timelines establish a value which is measurable. Timelines offer a solid measurement of whether goals are being accomplished and when the next phase of the path to your goals can proceed. Timelines also offer insight of tasks which must be completed in parallel or in sequ

    Importance of communicating vision in change management

    As the manager of Training and Development you are seen as a "change agent" within the company. You have been asked to explain the role of vision in managing change. Using an actual example, outline the aspects of creating and communicating a clear vision of the organizational future state to successfully implement and execute t

    Training session to identify shareholder crimes: agency to prosecute, punishment

    You are the new training manager for a large corporation that offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock directly through their paychecks. Using the following scenario and other recent real-life examples, develop a training session for the employees of the company. The goal of the training session presentation is

    Hexadecimal Company: major forces and strategies in the change process

    See the attached files. Read The Hexadecimal Company Case in Chapter 6 of your text. You are to act as an OD practitioner who has landed the Hexadecimal Company as a client. Create a case analysis using the Case Analysis Format as it appears on page 182 of your text. You can add additional space to this format if you need roo

    Negotiations Idiosyncratic Deal

    Please answer each question with 300 words. 1. Discuss an example of an idiosyncratic deal that could be negotiated in the work place. 2. Discuss an example of how the use of an agent in negotiation could be beneficial. 3. The relationships between parties - past, preent and future- have a tremendous impact on how part

    Thought and deliberation

    I disagree that there are some ethical issues stated "without much thought or deliberation." Each human action requires thought, that thought then becomes a choice, and that choice becomes the defining moment in the human action. Each morning when you wake, you make a choice based on your thoughts. Awake from bed or not, wash

    A Power Play for Howard

    Read the attached case study and prepare at least a 250-word evaluation of the benefits of costs and risks associated with negotiation Juwan Howard's free agent contract from the perspective of Juwan Howard and both teams' general managers. *The word count should be no less than 250 words.

    Recession

    1. From anything you may have seen, read or heard - what REGION or regions of the US have been the most affected by this recession? 2. What industries in particular would you say have been severely affected?

    Gomez Runs a Small Pottery Firm

    Gomez runs a small pottery firm. He hires one helper at $12,000 per year, pays annual rent of $5,000 for his shop, and spends $20,000 per year on materials. He has $40,000 of his own funds invested in equipment (pottery wheels, kilns, and so forth) that could earn him $4,000 per year if alternatively invested. He has been offere

    Stakeholder Management - The Shareholder

    I would really appreciate any help with this. Cost Justified? Topic: Strategic Planning, Policy and Control Characters: Joe, District Manager of Computer Operations Mary, Division Manager - Information Systems John, President and CEO of a large company Joe was recently promoted to the position of District Manager o

    long-term goal

    I agree reaching a long term goal of continuing your education can be a challenging accomplishment. I accomplished this goal one course at a time. If I would have taken this goal and made it just one big picture and not break it up I would have gotten frustrated and quick midstream. Many challenges presented themselves and I had

    Assumptions about forecasting models, level of confidence in a forecast

    What assumptions are common to all forecasting models? For each assumption, explain how the usefulness of forecasts would be affected if the assumption was not true. Using an example of a specific business decision based upon a forecast, explain how and why it might make a difference to the decision-making process if the level o

    Using Walt Disney Company, analyze goals presented for effectiveness

    Select an organization that you have worked for or one that you are familiar with and find the goals the organization has set. Many times this information can be found on the company's website. Search the Library and the Internet and research goal setting. Compare the information you found with the information in the text. On