This discussion asks you to read and evaluate the assigned readings on corporate ethics. There are four readings including one peer-reviewed journal, two practitioner journals, and one newspaper article. The reason? Multiple perspectives to read and evaluate. NO additional research is required.

Discussion

Evaluate the assigned readings. Be sure to include the following:

1. Briefly discuss the main points and evidence presented from each article.
2. What conclusions did the author’s reach in their respective articles?
3. Compare and contrast the findings of the four articles: How are they alike? How are they different?
4. What conclusions do you reach overall from the four readings?

Your post to this discussion should be a minimum of 250 words in length and incorporate content from the readings. You may also include additional research you have done. Be sure to list your references in proper APA format at the end of your post.

• Edgeman and Eskildsen’s 2012 article, “Viral Innovation: Integration via Sustainability & Enterprise Excellence,” in Journal of Innovation & Business Best Practices, pages 1–13.
• Greenhouse’s May 2, 2013, article, “Some Retailers Rethink Roles In Bangladesh,” in The New York Times.
• O’Toole and Vogel’s 2011 article, “Two and a Half Cheers for Conscious Capitalism,” in California Management Review, volume 53, issue 3, pages 60–76.
• Vallaster, Lindgreen, and Maon’s 2012 article, “Strategically Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility: A Corporate Branding Perspective,” in California Management Review, volume 54, issue 3, pages 34–60.

Select a publicly traded organization that you have not used previously in this course. You are strongly encouraged to use the same organization that you are using for your Unit 10 assignment.

Discussion

Analyze the execution strategy for the SBU you selected.

• What elements affect the execution strategy?
• How is the execution strategy affected by culture, balanced scorecard, and internal operations?

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required

Preparation

Complete the assigned readings for this unit. Research and select a publicly traded, multibusiness organization (MNC) to use as a case study for both this discussion and the second discussion in Unit 9. You must choose an organization that you have not already used as a case study in this course.

Discussion

Where do new strategy and innovation opportunities come from? Use the organization you have selected and apply the information from your assigned Unit 9 readings to complete the following:

• Evaluate the businesses of your MNC and how they fit on the 9-cell matrix illustrated in Chapter 8 of your text.
• Explain how this MNC has created or leveraged synergies between its SBUs.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required readings.

Research strategies for operating in an international market.

Discussion

Using the same organization as you used for the first discussion in this unit, complete the following:

• Determine which strategic options are the most viable for entering and competing in international markets.
• Identify whether the organization uses a global, transnational, or multi-domestic strategy.
• Assess what has been tried to date and the degree of success achieved.
• Make recommendations for the organization going forward.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required readings.

Research and select a publicly traded organization or MNC that you have not previously used in this course as a case study for this discussion.

Discussion

Identify and briefly describe the organization you have selected. Based on your assigned unit readings, answer the following about the organization:

• How would you define the organization’s approach for growth?
• What have been the growth strategies over the last 3–5 years? Is the organization a first mover, fast follower, or something else?
• How successful has the organization been?
• Has the organization used mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy? For example, Cisco Systems uses acquisitions as a primary means of growth and building strategic competencies.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required readings

Research and select a publicly traded organization or MNC that you have not previously used in this course as a case study for this discussion.

Discussion

Identify and briefly describe the organization you have selected. Based on your assigned unit readings, answer the following about the organization:

• How would you define the organization’s approach for growth?
• What have been the growth strategies over the last 3–5 years? Is the organization a first mover, fast follower, or something else?
• How successful has the organization been?
• Has the organization used mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy? For example, Cisco Systems uses acquisitions as a primary means of growth and building strategic competencies.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required

Research and select a publicly traded organization or MNC that you have not previously used in this course as a case study for this discussion.

Discussion

Identify and briefly describe the organization you have selected. Based on your assigned unit readings, answer the following about the organization:

• How would you define the organization’s approach for growth?
• What have been the growth strategies over the last 3–5 years? Is the organization a first mover, fast follower, or something else?
• How successful has the organization been?
• Has the organization used mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy? For example, Cisco Systems uses acquisitions as a primary means of growth and building strategic competencies.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the

Research and select a publicly traded organization or MNC that you have not previously used in this course as a case study for this discussion.

Discussion

Identify and briefly describe the organization you have selected. Based on your assigned unit readings, answer the following about the organization:

• How would you define the organization’s approach for growth?
• What have been the growth strategies over the last 3–5 years? Is the organization a first mover, fast follower, or something else?
• How successful has the organization been?
• Has the organization used mergers and acquisitions as part of its strategy? For example, Cisco Systems uses acquisitions as a primary means of growth and building strategic competencies.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words and incorporate at least one scholarly reference along with citations from the required readings