Category: Economics


  • 1. Make a list of 5 ideas you would like to learn more about in employment law and why. These can include concepts discussed in the syllabus, e.g., class actions, unions, discrimination, and employee benefits. (This does not have to be longer than one sentence.) 2. Go review another classmate’s list. Choose one item that…

  • One of the key elements of applying critical thinking into leadership practices is to complete action research. Action research “uses continuing cycles of observation, reflection, and action to reveal effective solutions to issues” (Stringer & Aragón, 2020 p. 4) by posing questions, gathering data, reflecting, and developing plan for action. Action research living theory helps…

  • For this discussion, we will delve into the intricate relationship between corporate finance, the corporate life cycle, governance structures, and the broader economic environment. Select a publicly traded company of your choice and analyze its financial statements. Discuss the following: · Identify the stage your chosen company is in of the corporate life cycle. How…

  • Develop a 2-3 page concept proposal based on your Unit 3 ideation work. Your proposal should build out the early-stage components of a Lean Canvas and reflect principles from Chapters 2 (Building the Innovative Organization) and 6 (Innovation Strategy) of Managing Innovation. Concept Proposal: Urban Micro‑Farm Pods – AI‑Powered Modular Farming Units for Cities 1.…

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations approach design thinking, product development, and innovation. This discussion will explore the concepts from the podcast “How AI is Influencing Design Thinking and Product Innovation” and connect them to the core themes of leadership, empathy, brainstorming, and collaboration covered in the first four weeks of the course. Summarize…

  • In this assignment, you will analyze a case in your Case Study booklet from McGraw-Hill. The 8-page case is: “Customer Experience as Segmentation Basis: The ‘Luxury’ in Question”. Also, read the article ““Welcome to the Experience Economy”. Harvard Business Review, July-August 1998. B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore. Once you have read the…

  • Assignment: Spending

    Please look at the video and read the article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc2KqYrATBI https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/15/us/teacher-pay-myth-misconception Assignment: Spending Knowhow Spending can be tricky in schools and if you aren’t searching to understand the budget and spending, you may not actually know how everything is allocated. For this formative assessment, please dive into your own district use of funds. You can…

  • Hugos (2018) stated, “Companies in any supply chain must make decisions individually and collectively regarding their actions in five areas,” (p. 5) which are: 1. “production” 2. “inventory” 3. “location” 4. “transportation” 5. “information” Looking at Hugo’s five areas, choose one area, explain it with an additional source (other than Hugos), and answer the question(s)…

  • Hugos lays out four major categories of the supply chain (p. 44): 1. “Plan” 2. “Source” 3. “Make” 4. “Deliver” After reviewing all four major categories in your text, discuss each in relation to your organization. You may choose a company if you are not working or have a company to discuss. Contributions must display…

  • In order to become more familiar with and experienced in the construction of marketing plans, this group-based project involves you and your team developing a marketing plan. Company Selection – Apple Health Monitoring Ring Part One – Submit the following sections: • Situational Analysis • SWOT Analysis • Marketing Objectives – SMART (specific, measurable, attainable,…