Forum 2
DQ#1: The Five-Task Strategy-Making, Strategy Executing
Process (250+ by Thursday; 100+ by Sunday) ( 63 messages – 40 unread )
Introduction:
Figure 2.1 in your textbook depicts those tasks/processes
that are associated with making and executing strategy. You could say that
chapter two in our textbook provides the big-picture view of what strategic
planning involves. This forum is straightforward: select any ONE of the five
tasks that you want to investigate, and write a scholarly post about that task.
Instructions:
What is the purpose of a forum?
Think of the forum as a classroom experience where you
“meet” with your instructor and peers to discuss the weekly topic in terms of
the readings, assignments and resources that have been assigned. The desired outcome is that you are able to
(1) collaborate with peers and the instructor, (2) demonstrate your
understanding of the material, and (3) participate as a member of an online
community.
What are the responsibilities of the instructor?
The instructor’s goal is to create an engaging and safe
environment for students to learn. In
addition, instructors should pose questions promoting deeper thought as well as
encourage students to interact with their peers in the classroom. There should be an active instructor presence
throughout the week.
What are the responsibilities of the student?
Each week, you are required to make a 250 word initial
posting and respond to a minimum of 2 students.
Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions. Please review the forum grading rubrics in
order to understand how your responses in the forum will be graded.
If you met the
above-mentioned requirements, you will be graded at the proficient level. However, if your desire is to be graded at
the exemplary level, please provide more than what is required. To receive 100% as a grade (the exemplary
level) for the weekly forums, you should ensure that your responses meet the
following criterion:
