MB609 Discussion Question 2-1

DISCUSSION QUESTION 2-1

MB609 Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis

 

Lesson 2: Strategy Implementation, Staffing, and Directing

 

 

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question.  Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information.  Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

 

Discussion Question 1 (50 points)

 

Describe the three (3) basic types of organizational structures and the challenges/crises faced by the organization as it moves through each stage of corporate development.  In addition, describe the matrix and network organizational structures.  Discuss when their use is appropriate.  (50 points)  (A 2-page response is required.)

 

 

MB609 Discussion Question 1_02

DISCUSSION QUESTION 1-2

MB609 Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis

 

Lesson 1: An Overview of Small Business Economics

 

 

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question.  Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information.  Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

 

Discussion Question 2 (50 points)

 

Having successfully brought a new product to market, you are now ready to take your company public.  Discuss how each of the following economic indicators may affect the environment for the launching of your initial public offering (IPO).  Overall, how soon should you launch a public offering given the cyclic nature of the economy?   (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

 

1.     Nominal Gross Domestic Product (NGDP):  The nominal gross domestic product is increasing at the rate of 2.6% annually, while the Real Gross National Product (RGNP) is rising only 2.3%.

 

2.     Consumer Price Index (CPI):  The Consumer Price Index has been rising at a fraction of a percent per quarter for each of the last four (4) quarters.

 

3.     Discount Rate:  The Federal Reserve has announced a reduction in the discount rate of 0.5% and hinted that further cuts may be forthcoming.

 

4.     Unemployment Rate:  The rate of unemployment is holding steady, although the rate of new claims is declining somewhat.

MB609 Activity 4 Technology and Innovation (2022)

ACTIVITY 4

MB609 Capstone: Case & Industry Analysis

 

Lesson 4: Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology

 

 

Activity 4: Technology and Innovation

 

The increasingly important role of technology and innovation in modern strategic management emphasizes that strategic managers have an obligation not only to encourage new product and process development, but also to develop a system to ensure that technology is being used most effectively to result in useful innovations.  The chapter also describes key issues and techniques under the headings of environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and evaluation and control.  To demonstrate your understanding of these concepts, respond to the following. Cite any sources you use in an APA-formatted bibliography. Your Activity responses should be both grammatically and mechanically correct and formatted in the same fashion as the Activity itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your response and document them in a bibliography using APA style.  (100 points) (A 4-page response is required.)

 

Part A        How should a corporation scan the external environment for new technological developments?  Who should be responsible?

 

Part B        What is technology research and how does it differ from market research?

 

Part C        What is the importance of product and process R&D to competitive strategy?

 

Part D        What factors help determine whether a company should outsource a technology?

 

Part E        How can a company develop an entrepreneurial culture?

 

Grading Rubric

 

Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

 

   

MH685 Discussion 5-2

Discussion 5-2

Summarize the concepts of confidentiality, availability, and integrity. Discuss, in the context of ePHI, how damage to each element could negatively impact a healthcare organization.

 

MH685 Discussion 5-1

Discussion 5-1

Look up ransomware attacks against a healthcare entity in the last few years. Discuss how ransomware attacks can impact patient health and safety.

  

MH685 Discussion 3-1

Discussion Question 3-1

Research and discover a new risk application to healthcare that isn't mentioned in the prediction from 2015 (see required readings).

 Tip: Think about how technology has evolved over the last few years (for example, SaaS growth).

  

MH683 Discussion Question 5-1

DISCUSSION QUESTION 5-1

MH683 Information Management

 

Lesson 5: Oral and Written Research Presentations

 

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question.  Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information.  Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

 

Discussion Question 1 (50 points)

Explain the symbiotic relationship between planning and leadership as it applies to the human resource manager. Provide two (2) examples of tools that a manager may use to meet objectives.  (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

 

MH683 Discussion Question 1-1

DISCUSSION QUESTION 1-1

MH683 Information Management

 

Lesson 1: Healthcare Delivery Impact

 

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question.  Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information.  Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

 

Discussion Question 1 (50 points)

Describe the role and preparation needed for the health information system manager and the impact of this profession on electronic health records. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

 

  

MH681 Discussion Question 1-1 (2022)

MH681 Discussion Question 1-1

Lesson 1: HR Functions, Changes, and Challenges

Explain some of the trends that are shaping HR management. Provide examples. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

  

MB609F Discussion Question 1-1

DISCUSSION QUESTION 1-1

MB609 Capstone: Case and Industry Analysis

 

Lesson 1: An Overview of Small Business Economics

 

 

Upon completion of the Required Readings, write a thorough, well-planned narrative answer to the following discussion question.  Rely on your Required Readings and the Lecture and Research Update for specific information to answer the discussion question, but turn to your original thoughts when asked to apply, evaluate, analyze, or synthesize the information.  Your Discussion Question response should be both grammatically and mechanically correct, and formatted in the same fashion as the question itself.  If there is a Part A, your response should identify a Part A, etc.  In addition, you must appropriately cite all resources used in your responses and document in a bibliography using APA style.

 

Discussion Question 1 (50 points)

 

Two (2) key factors in determining the cost-effectiveness and potential profitability of bringing any product or service to market are supply and demand and price determination.  After reviewing your Required Readings, address the following issues. (50 points) (A 2-page response is required.)

 

1. What is learned from a well-formulated supply and demand curve analysis and how does this information help determine optimum production rates for maximum profitability?

 

2. What is the correlation between employee benefits and return on investment assets, return on equity, and return on sales?

 

c.       How can the inability to compete profitably on price be overcome?