BUS 508 Week 1 Discussion

"Soft Skills Needed" Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

o    Tip: Always review the assigned readings before answering the weekly discussion question.

BUS 508 Week 2 Discussion

"Treat Them Right"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 3 Discussion

"Internationally Known"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 4 Discussion

"Who's in Charge Here?" Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 5 Discussion

"Change From Within" Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 6 Discussion

"Do You Have What It Takes to Lead?" Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 7 Discussion

"The Human Factor"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 8 Discussion

"I've Got the Power!"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 9 Discussion

"This is How We Operate"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 10 Discussion

"Connecting with the Market"  Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

BUS 508 Week 11 Discussion

"Are Your Finances in Order?" Please respond to the following:

·         Watch the video below, and then answer the discussion question that follows at the end.

 

BUS 508 Week 3 Assignment 1: Business Analysis

The intention of this assignment is to develop your critical analysis skills around assessing a business environment. You will need to identify strengths and weaknesses in the company where you currently work, would like to work, or one in which you have an interest. Please review the concepts in Chapter 1, Chapter 3, and Chapter 4 of your textbook.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1.      Provide a brief description of an organization where you currently work, would like to work, or one in which you have an interest that you have chosen for this assignment.

2.      Assess three (3) factors, either economic, social, or both, impacting the performance of the organization you selected. Then, select the two (2) factors that you believe are the most critical to pay attention to in order for the organization to remain competitive. Explain and support your reasons.

o    Tip: Check Chapter 1, page 4. Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook.

3.      Propose three (3) business actions to overcome the factors you identified in number 2.

4.      Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Learning Resources Center (LRC) / Strayer databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

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 format.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your 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:

·         Examine the private enterprise systems, drivers of change on the system, ethical and social responsibilities of business, and the requirements for success in today’s business environment.

·         Analyze the factors that drive supply and demand, different types of market structures in a free enterprise system, and factors of stability in a nation’s economy.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.

·         Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.

BUS 508 Week 6 Assignment 2: Intrapreneurship Plan

From Assignment 1, select one (1) of your proposed business actions and create an intrapreneurship plan. Remember, intrapreneurship refers to the process of promoting innovation within your workplace. You might want to review Chapter 6 for more details about intrapreneurship and creativity. The idea is to create a “business plan” to promote your idea to your supervisor.

Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:

1.      Describe in what way your proposed business action is an innovative idea.

o    Tip: Remember, this is your idea, and you need to be precise in your proposal to obtain your supervisor’s support.

                        Explain why you think this idea will benefit the business in terms of return of investment (ROI).

o    Tip: Check Chapter 6, pages 183-184.  Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook.

                        Prepare a plan to present your idea to your supervisor covering the following items:

 .        Create a vision of your idea that explains the value to the company.

a.       Assess the resources needed (e.g., financial, human resources, machinery, logistic, etc.) to execute your idea.

b.      Assess potential interdepartmental and / or interoganizational relationships needed to complete your proposal. Explain and support your reasons.

c.       Propose a potential timeline for completion.

o    Tip: How long do you think you will need to implement this idea?

4.      Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Learning Resources Center (LRC) / Strayer databases in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

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 format.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your 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:

·         Analyze business plans based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics, and electronic and internal capabilities.

·         Evaluate the different forms of business ownership to determine the optimal structure in different scenarios and the process for a business start-up.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.

·         Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.

BUS 508 Week 9 Assignment 3: Staffing Your Intrapreneurship Plan

Take the intrapreneurship plan you created for Assignment 2. Think about the people you would need and the skills they need to possess to effectively support your intrapreneurial business idea.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1.      Assess the type of team you consider the most appropriate to support your intrapreneur idea.

o    Tip: Check Chapter 9, page 282. Click here for help accessing a specific page number in your eBook.

2.      Explain how you will recruit (both internally and externally) the members of your team.

o    Tip: Check Chapter 8, pages 232-234

3.      Identify the key position to lead your team. Then, create the job posting for the position including salary range.

o    Tip: Review job descriptions using your favorite job search engine (e.g., www.careerbuilder.com, www.monster.com, www.jobing.com, etc.), and check common skills and requirements for similar positions. For the salary range, you can visit http://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm orhttp://www.payscale.com/research/US/Country=United_States/Salary. 

4.      Use at least two (2) quality academic resources you have located using the Strayer Learning Resources Center (LRC) / Strayer in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia does not qualify as an academic resource, and neither do web-based blogs.

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 format.

·         Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, your 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:

·         Apply the four (4) functions of management and effective decision making to efficiently utilize resources and achieve organizational goals.

·         Integrate the core human resource management functions and considerations into viable recommendations to meet the organization’s operating requirements.

·         Examine team concepts and effective communication in the workplace.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary business.

·         Write clearly and concisely about contemporary business using proper writing mechanics.