PRODUCTION AND SIMULATION RESULTS—PRACTICE ROUNDS   In this discussion, each team should review the practice rounds 1, 2, and 3 simulation report after each round has processed, and have one team member post a short report of the results here no later than the end of Wednesday. The report should cover the results, state what […]

MARKETING   Welcome to the Week 2 graded discussion. As a class, discuss your experience in Week 1 creating your team charter and getting started in the simulation.   Let’s also discuss marketing from Chapter 2 of the CapsimCore Business Primer eTextbook.   What are the three key responsibilities of a marketing manager?   What […]

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION   Welcome to your first graded discussion in this course. Please be sure to post a high-quality post on 3 different days. To get full credit, your first post should be on or before Wednesday.   Give us an introduction about yourself here so we can get to know you.   Now, let’s […]

CONTROL SYSTEMS   What is control?  Describe (in detail) at least 3 reasons why control is needed in organizations.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS Despite no scientific or empirical data to support the trait approach to leadership, many still believe there is an association between leadership behavior and certain traits.   Research and cite your responses to the following questions.   Why do you think these beliefs persist?   In what ways is the use of the […]

MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES There are many theories on how to motivate employees. For this posting, pick a theory and discuss in detail. I would encourage you to conduct external research to learn more about the theory you picked. (please cite your source). Do you agree with this motivation theory? Can you give an example how it […]

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT   Welcome to Week Four threaded discussion questions.  As you will observe, the Excel file is attached at the end of this message. There are five questions from which you are required to select one based on your Team. The idea is to spread out the topics to give broader coverage. The […]

ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN   Welcome to Week One threaded discussion questions.  As you will observe, the Excel file is attached at the end of this message. There are five questions from which you are required to select one based on your Team. The idea is to spread out the topics to give broader coverage. The rule […]

GLOBAL MANAGEMENT Welcome to Week Two threaded discussion questions.  As you will observe, the Excel file is attached at the end of this message. There are five questions from which you are required to select one based on your Team. The idea is to spread out the topics to give broader coverage. The rule is […]

WHO IS A MANAGER? WHAT IS AN ORGANIZATION? Welcome to Week One threaded discussion questions.  As you will observe, the Excel file is attached at the end of this message. There are five questions from which you are required to select one based on your Team. The idea is to spread out the topics to […]