THIS IS ONLY AN INTERPRETATION, TWO-THREE SENTENCES AND A QUESTION IS ALL I NEED. TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS

Globalization has changed many aspects of modern societies. It is a situation that has facilitated free movement of products and factors of production across national boundaries. Actually, the world has become more interconnected and interdependent as a result of globalization. Developments in communications and information technology have facilitated the process by blurring the physical boundaries. Moreover, more efficient transport networks have eased the process of globalization. Today, ideas, products, and services move easily and freely between multinational organizations. However, globalization has also created new and more complex issues for organizational leaders. As a result, the process has had an impact on organizational strategic planning. It has changed organizations’ approach to economics and society, international collaboration, and management of global resources.

The process of globalization has influenced organizational approach to economics and society. The relationship has become more complex as multinational organizations have been forced to create strategies and goals that move beyond making profits (Farazmand & Pinkowski, 2007). It has demanded the development of a socially responsible enterprise that requires consideration of the interests and needs of all stakeholders. In essence, corporations have to make decisions collaboratively with all the affected parties. There several stakeholders companies might involve when formulating their strategic goals, including local citizens, governments, consumer advocates, environmentalists, and many other stakeholders. All the decisions along an organization’s supply chain should be made collaboratively with all the affected stakeholders. For example, firms are required to align their strategic goals with environmental sustainability. Moreover, they are required to participate in resolving some of the issues that affect communities where they operate. This means that organizations should create strategic goals that create a harmonious relationship between economic needs and societal needs. The objective can be achieved through international collaboration, including development of alliances with the relevant stakeholders. Strategic planning has become increasingly focused on sustainable development as it has become a major source of competitive advantage and new opportunities.

The global business environment also faces the complex and uncertain conditions. Global supply chains are complex and significantly influenced by many unpredictable factors (Jain & Kedia, 2011). Some of the factors that affect global chains include political, economic, weather, social, legal, and terrorism. For example, severe weather conditions can affect transportation of products and cause delays along the supply chain system. Changes in the legal environment in various countries can also affect movement of products and labor. Therefore, strategic planners within an organization should take into account all the factors and uncertainties that related to global supply chains. Most of these uncertainties can be resolved through partnerships with local and international enterprises. This requires strategic planners to identify appropriate international partners who are aligned with their practices. Moreover, many multinational corporations have been forced to move toward decentralization of their operations. The process enables them to restructure authorities and relationships so as to increase their efficiency. Globalization and free movement of labor have also introduced complexities in management an increasingly diverse workforce. This requires a unique strategic approach to global human resource management.

The process of globalization has continued to influence organizational strategic planning. Firms are required to make decisions that take into account the needs and interests of diverse stakeholders. Organizational leaders must also factor in the new and complex issues that have been introduced by globalization. Nevertheless, involvement of stakeholders and harmonization of economic and social needs are likely to lead to a sustainable future for organizations and communities.

References

Bryson, J. M. (2011). Chapter 12: Getting Started with Strategic Planning. In Strategic planning for public and nonprofit organizations: A guide to strengthening and sustaining organizational achievement, pp. 383-401). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Farazmand, A., & Pinkowski, J. (2007). Handbook of globalization, governance, and public administration. Boca Raton, FL: CRC/Taylor & Francis.

Jain, S., & Kedia, B. (2011). Enhancing global competitiveness through sustainable environmental stewardship. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar.

Mini-Case III: EUREKA Discussion Board Assignment (7.2; 7.3, 7.4)

Chapter 7 Wired and Wireless LAN pp.214 – 215

Purpose

To provide you the opportunity to research and illustrate the best practice recommendations for LAN design.

Directions

1. Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow in the discussion board area of class. Provide a thoughtful and informative response to the questions; you should be able to support your recommendations. Be sure to support your ideas with evidence gathered from reading the text or other outside sources. Be sure to give credit to the sources where you find evidence. Use an attribution like “According to the text,” or “According to Computer Weekly website” in your response. Your response should be a minimum of 200 words.

Scenario

Eureka is a telephone and Internet-based concierge services that specializes in obtaining things that are hard to find (e.g. Super Bowl tickets, first edition books from the 1500s, Faberge eggs). It currently employs 60 staff members who collectively provide 24-hour coverage (over three shifts). They answer the phones and respond to requests entered on the Eureka! Web site. Much of their work is spent on the phone and on computers searching on the Internet. The company has just leased a new office building and is about to wire it. They have bids from different companies to install (1) 100-Base T network (2) Wi-Fi network What would you recommend? Why? In your proposal, include a diagram of our wired or wireless network.

I choosing to do the museum tour, I choose to do the art museum here in Georgia but due to the hurricane and my position at work I have been unable to go, but would still like to have a virtual tour done.

Assignment 3: Cultural Activity Report
Due Week 9 and worth 100 points

As a way of experiencing the Humanities beyond your classroom, computer, and textbook, you are asked to do a certain type of “cultural activity” that fits well with our course and then report on your experience. Your instructor will require you to propose an activity and get instructor approval before you do it and report on it (students should look for any instructions in that respect). Every effort should be made to ensure that this is a hands-on experience (not a virtual one), that this activity fits the HUM 112 class well, and that the activity is of sufficient quality for this university course. The two (2) key types of activities are a museum visit or a performance. Note: This must not be a report on the same activity (and certainly not the same report) as done for another class, like HUM 111. For instance, one might go to the same museum as done for HUM 111, but this HUM 112 report will focus on entirely different works and displays.

1. Visit a museum or gallery exhibition or attend a theater, dance, or musical performance before the end of Week 9. The activity (museum or performance) should have content that fits our course well. Have fun doing this.
2. Write a two to three (2-3) page report (500-750 words) that describes your experience.

• • Clearly identify the event location, date attended, the attendees, and your initial reaction upon arriving at the event.
  • Provide specific information and a description of at least two (2) pieces.
  • Provide a summary of the event and describe your overall reaction after attending the event.
  • Use at least the class text as a reference (additional sources are fine, not necessary unless required by your content). Your report should include connections you make between things observed in your activity and things learned in the course and text.

Note: Submit your cultural activity choice to the instructor for approval before the end of Week 5 (earlier is even better). Look for guidance from the instructor for how or where to make your proposal. You may also seek advice from your instructor (provide your town / state or zip code) for a good activity in your general area.

Visiting a Museum

• It makes sense to approach a museum the way a seasoned traveler approaches visiting a city for the first time. Find out what is available to see. In the museum, find out what sort of exhibitions are currently housed in the museum and start with the exhibits that interest you.
• If there is a travelling exhibition, it’s always a good idea to see it while you have the chance. Then, if you have time, you can look at other things in the museum.
• Every effort should be made ahead of time to identify a museum that has items and works one can easily connect to our HUM 112 class and book. Since HUM 112 covers from 1600 AD to the present, it makes more sense to focus on items from this time frame. In general, museums with fine arts work better than history museums.
• Any questions about whether a museum-visit activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for the activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
• Make notes as you go through the museum and accept any handouts or pamphlets that the museum staff gives you. While you should not quote anything from the printed material when you do your report, the handouts may help to refresh your memory later.
• The quality of your experience is not measured by the amount of time you spend in the galleries or the number of works of art that you actually see. The most rewarding experiences can come from finding two or three (2 or 3) pieces of art or exhibits which intrigue you and then considering those works in leisurely contemplation. Most museums have benches where you can sit and study a particular piece.
• If you are having a difficult time deciding which pieces to write about, ask yourself these questions: (1) If the museum you are visiting suddenly caught fire, which two (2) pieces of art or exhibits would you most want to see saved from the fire? (2) Why would you choose those two (2) particular pieces?

Attending a Performance

• Check your local colleges to see if there are any free or low-cost performances or student recitals. Student performances are generally of almost the same quality as professional performances, but typically cost much less. However, performances of high school level or lower will not meet this requirement.
• Try to do a quality performance that fits the class subject matter well. Sorry—but this is not for pop music or rock music, rap, country music, gospel music, comedy routines, your kid’s dance recital, your international friend’s wedding, high school plays, renaissance fairs, etc. Instead, think of college level or professional recitals, string quartets, symphony orchestras, opera, jazz, some stage dramas, etc.

• Any questions about whether a performance activity fits the course and assignment well enough will be decided by the instructor when the student seeks approval for an activity. Any alternative activity outside the normal ones listed here, such as for those limited by disability or distance, will be determined by the instructor. Normally, we do not expect students to travel over an hour to get to an approved activity.
• Unlike visiting a museum, where you can wear almost anything, people attending performances are often expected to “dress up” a bit.
• Take a pen or pencil with you and accept the program you are offered by the usher; you will probably want to take notes on it during or after the performance.
• Turn off your cell phone before entering the auditorium. Do not use your phone to record the music or to take pictures or videos. To play it safe, turn the phone off.
• Most long musical performances have at least one (1) intermission. If the lights start blinking, it is the sign that the performance is about to begin.
• Look for very specific things (such as a particular piece of music or the way certain instruments sounded at a specific time) which tend to stand out as either enjoyable or not enjoyable. Be sure to take notes of the things which you find enjoyable as well as the things which are not enjoyable.

Note: If a student is unable to attend a cultural event in person due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, then the instructor will recommend an alternate event / activity for the student to “attend” online. The “virtual” event / activity is usually only for students who, due to their physical location, cannot possibly attend an event / activity in person; typically, these students are stationed overseas or have no means of transportation. Experience shows most museums and activities are modest in cost and manageable for students, and you will often see students from other universities there on similar course projects. If you are facing financial hardship, keep in mind that many museums have a free day each week and performance discounts are often available for students and veterans, among others. Feel free to ask your instructor to help with finding low-cost options. If you believe that you have a legitimate reason for attending a “virtual” activity, you must contact the instructor no later than Week 5 for your request to be considered.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA Style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the Additional Resources section of their Student Center within their course shell for reference)
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context.
• Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures.
• Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics

In order to reinforce your understanding of the power and effectiveness of linear programming, review discussion questions 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 in the textbook.

Discussion Question: Describe the reason why spreadsheets are so applicable to linear programming, and provide an example where linear programming is applicable with a limited data set. Post an example where a spreadsheet can be used instead of hard coding to obtain fast results.

When responding to at least two of your classmates, discuss if you agree with their reasoning for the applicability of spreadsheets to linear programming. Provide details to support your response.

Refer to the Module Two Discussion Rubric for directions on completing these discussions.

Guidelines and details for Application Report:

Find a recent article discussing an
innovative way in which a corporation is helping the environment.
Explain why the method is innovative and whether you believe the method
will really help the environment or will only help the company promote
its image as a good citizen. Use parts of this chapter to evaluate your
answer.

Grading Criteria – Unit 4 Application Report – Corporate Innovation

Points

Describes
an innovative way a corporation is helping the environment, citing
research. No more than 15% of the submission is direct quote. Student
relies on summary and paraphrase to demonstrate understanding of
material.Student incorporates material from Weiss as well as the article
cited.

0-25

Explains why the method is innovative, and whether the method will help the environment or just improve the company’s image.

0-20

Contains no grammatical or mechanical errors

0-25

Submission is no fewer than 600 words inclusive of references

0-15

Includes APA-formatted in-text citations and References page. REQUIRED. . At least TWO sources are cited – Weiss and the researched article the student found.

0-15

TOTAL

0-100