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    Elements of Change

    Of the five elements required for successful change, which element do you think managers are most likely to overlook? Why?

    Organizational Structure and Product Output

    The manager of R&D for a drug company said that only 5 percent of the company's new products ever achieve market success. He also said the industry average is 10 percent and wondered how his organization might increase its success rate. If you were acting as a consultant, what advice would you give him concerning organization st

    Calculating point elasticity and optimal price

    Richardson's Stores, Inc. cut prices on Men's Runnng shoes by 2 percent during the first quarter and enjoyed a 4-percent increase in unit sales over the period as compared to a year earlier a.Calculate the point price elasticity of demand for Richardson's Stores, Inc b. Calculate the company's optimal shoe price if margi

    Privatization of state- owned business

    What are advantages and disadvantages of privatization of state- owned business? A number of not-for -profit organizations in the United States have been converting to profit- making. Why would a not- for- profit organization want to change its status to profit- making? What are the pros and cons of doing so?

    Are Starbucks' Mission (vision, goals, objectives) aligned with its strategies?

    Are Starbucks' Mission (vision, goals, objectives) aligned with its strategies? In other words, can Starbucks grow to a 23 Billion Dollar Corporation, yet maintain its entrepreneurial character? 1. Identify Starbucks Mission statement and analyze it. 2. What is Starbucks goals and objectives 3. Identify Starbucks main

    Financial management

    Please read the attached and help answer these questions. Changes you would make to help a company with less than acceptable profits. How would suggest making the changes you suggest? What would you do to lower variable costs or how would you reduce fixed costs. Are these costs changeable in the short term or are they long

    Alternative-fuel

    Need help in preparing a 2 page paper research the types of alternative-fuel vehicles that are currently under development.Discuss the environmental and economic advantages and disadvantages of each type and select the one that, in your opinion, provides the best environmental impact at a reasonable cost. Provide evidence to sup

    Strategies for managing risk

    What is a strategy for managing risk? What are some potential future risks? How would you develop strategies to mitigate these future risks?

    Corporate Risk: Strategies and Contemporary Issues

    I have to answer the questions below in 250 words. I have been reading the chapter and don't fully understand these questions. What is a domestic trend or issue in risk management? How might this trend or issue evolve? What potential impact might this trend/issue have on risk management?

    Case Analysis Report Format

    Case Analysis Report Format The format of the case analysis report should roughly follow the following: 1. Description of the firm ? Brief history ? Critical strategic events ? Competitors ? Leadership etc. ? This section should be limited to no more than five pages 2. The strategic analysis of the firm

    Outcome Evaluation/Cost Evaluation Comparisons

    1. Describe the following four levels of outcome evaluation. Provide one example of how each evaluation is performed, and one factor that influences the outcome at each level. 1. Reaction Outcomes 2. Learning Outcomes 3. Job Behavior Outcomes 4. Organizational Results 2. Cost-effectiveness evaluation, cost/benefit e

    Managing an Organization

    If you were managing a department of college professors, how might you structure the department differently than if you were managing a department of bookkeepers? Why?

    Burden for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases

    Is it proper to place the burden for the reduction of greenhouse gases on the developed nations, considering that some of the worst examples of deforestation and air pollution are occurring in developing nations? Please list the references used and do not copy them word for word.

    Perfume Distribution for Mexico

    1. How would you identify and characterize the roles of incentives, training, and education in promoting innovation in your organization? 2. What is the role of leadership in creating, managing, and sustaining innovation in your organization? 3. What are the ethical implications of an individual reward system? Support you

    Organizing function of management

    Prepare a 1,050 word paper in which you explain the organizing function of management as it relates to at least two of the following organizational resources: a. Physical assets b. Monetary c. Human resources d. Knowledge e. Technology Discuss whether or not your organization has optimized the

    Training Methods: Questioning

    Questioning enhances two-way communication in a training environment. When used appropriately, questioning improves trainee participation and allows the trainer to check for understanding. Please define the following question types and describe when each is used most effectively (with examples): Closed-ended questions Open

    Managing financial governance

    What are three primary roles of the SEC? How does the Sarbanes Oxley Act augment the SEC's role in managing financial governance? Do you think that businesses are more ethical after the passing of the Sarbanes Oxley Act? What examples are there to support you answer? Should the SEC eliminate mark to market accounting in light o

    Risk in business decisions

    How do you identify or anticipate risk in business decisions? How can risk be mitigated in business decisions? What kinds of tools are out there to help manage risk? Use examples to explain.

    Your daughter has recently graduated from college and landed a great job

    Your daughter has recently graduated from college and landed a great job making $50,000 a year in your hometown. She has come to you for advice concerning whether she should rent an apartment or buy a small starter house. Using resources such as local real estate offices or www.realtor.com, research the real estate market in you

    Roles and Responsibilities of management

    What are management's roles and responsibilities in decision implementation? What factors affect decision implementation? How should these factors be addressed in order to assure the effectiveness of the decision?

    Support Systems 1 page

    Adult students are more successful when they receive support from family, friends, their workplace (supervisor and co-workers) and fellow students. In order to ensure the support that is needed, think about the kind of support you need. Based upon your readings and building upon your "Challenges and Solutions" posting, determin

    Challenges and Solutions 1 pages

    Brainstorm some of the challenges you think you will face in the business programs. Based on your personal experience, construct a posting in which you relate the challenges and seek to identify strategies for dealing with each.