Graded Homework

Week 1 discussion DQ1 Pick a publicly traded company. Describe its competitive advantage using the resource-based model of above average returns. DQ2 What are vision and mission statements? What is

Discuss the forces leading international firms to the globalization of their sourcing, production, and marketing? What examples of globalization can you identify within your community? Explain how Adam Smith’s theory

Bear-Park, a bottled water manufacturer, has decided to invest in a banner ad on a national news website. The ad is served 581,000 times each day and typically generates 8,740

Week 7 Discussion Project Challenge – Schedule Change Your business sponsor and customer are impressed with your project schedule, but due to some factors out of your / their control,

Milton Freidman the famous economist once said, “There is one and only one social responsibility of business — to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its

CASE: Jenkins Goes Abroad Jenkins Consulting is a national firm that helps companies improve their performance and effectiveness by advising on all aspects of business management and operations. Companies hire

Week 8 Discussion Being a Leader for Your Project As we learned in Week 7, your business sponsor and customer informed you that you have to deliver your project much

1. How does a consumer come to buy an LED light bulb? A Cree light bulb? 2. Which diffusion of innovation factors are most relevant for the consumer adoption of

1.Describe the concept of inbound & outbound logistics 2.Discuss how logistics drives efficiencies in the supply chain 3.Why is it important for Ford Motor Company to manage the thousands of

Week 9 Discussion Educating Your Business Sponsor on EVM Your business sponsor is not familiar with earned value management (EVM). You have been asked to provide him with a quick