The Global Environment

Assignment Description
In this assignment, you will create a video mini-presentation and discuss each of the following:

1. Explain incentives that can influence firms to use an international strategy. Those Incentives are listed in the text. Reflect on your organization and identify only the incentives that relate to your organization.
2. Identify three basic benefits of your company that firms gain by successfully implementing an international strategy.
3. Discuss two major risks of your company using international strategies.
   Assignment Instructions
4. Be creative!
5. Corporate Governance
   CHAPTER 10

Discussion: Corporate Governance.
Discussion Description
In this module we have analyzed the corporate governance of an organization. Other important aspects of strategic management also include ethics and social responsibility. Some people separate business from ethics but the end result of one’s actions, whether as a manager or leader will spiral into affecting the company and overall consumers. This brings us to present day and current scandals.

Discussion Instructions

1. Summarize how corporate governance fosters ethical decisions.
2. Identify a time where you felt a company did not behave ethically and briefly explain the situation. You may describe this company within a certain industry if you rather not name the actual company specifically. If you cannot think of an unethical situation, then please provide one where a company behaved ethically and describe that situation.

• You have to post your discussion before you can see any other replies.
• Use APA formatting
Discussion Question Tips:
• Avoid repeating of explicit information in the text. Formulate answers that can be interpreted through various perspectives.
• Compare, contrast, and look for connections between articles assigned on a given day with each other or with past articles assigned for class.
• Look for gaps in authors’ reasoning or statements that you find problematic.
• Think about the broader issues that the author’s arguments point to. What are the broader implications?
• Look for connections between theoretical pieces assigned and concrete actions that can be taken to put them in practice.
• Consider connections to current event issues.
Make certain that all posts or responses address the question, problem, or situation as presented for discussion. You should extend the topic, but do not stray from the topic. When relevant, add to the discussion by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, web sites, resources, etc. (giving credit when appropriate).

3. Assignment Description
   Governance and Activist Investors Outside of the U.S.
   The following case study highlights the importance of effective corporate governance and strategic leadership, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by shareholder activism in today’s global marketplace.
   ABC Ltd. is a multinational company that has been experiencing declining financial performance and operational issues in recent years. These issues have led to concerns from its shareholders and the broader market, as well as a decline in the company’s stock price.
   In response to these concerns, a group of activist investors has emerged, calling for changes in the company’s corporate governance and strategic direction. The activist investors have expressed dissatisfaction with the company’s board of directors, executive compensation practices, and overall strategic vision.
   The activist investors are a diverse group, including institutional investors, hedge funds, and other shareholders. They have used a variety of tactics to influence the company’s management and board of directors, including public statements, proxy contests, and direct engagement with company executives and directors.
   ABC Ltd. is now facing a critical juncture, as it must decide how to respond to the concerns raised by the activist investors and chart a path forward for the company’s future. This will require a careful analysis of the company’s corporate governance issues and strategic options, as well as effective communication and implementation of any changes.
   The company’s management and board of directors must also navigate the complex dynamics of shareholder activism, balancing the demands of the activist investors with the long-term interests of the company and its stakeholders. This will require a nuanced understanding of the motivations and goals of the activist investors, as well as a clear vision for the company’s future and a willingness to make tough decisions and take bold actions. Assignment Instructions
   After reading the mini case on Governance and Activist Investors Outside of the U.S., answer questions in the areas of Analysis, Strategy, and Implementation & Performance.
   Case Discussion Questions:
   Analysis:
4. What are the main corporate governance issues facing ABC Ltd., and how have they contributed to the company’s performance issues?
   Strategy:
5. How can ABC Ltd. engage with the activist investors and other shareholders to build support for its strategic vision and demonstrate its commitment to improving its corporate governance and operational performance?
   Implementation:
6. What steps can ABC Ltd. take to implement its strategic vision and address the corporate governance issues raised by the activist investors and how may they communicate these changes effectively to its stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors?
   Performance:
7. How can ABC Ltd. respond to ongoing pressure from the activist investors and other stakeholders, while also maintaining a long-term focus on value creation and sustainable growth?

Parameters of this assignment:
• Minimum of two pages in APALinks to an external site. style format.

4. Learning Materials: Strategic Leadership
   Chapter 12

Discussion: Strategic Leadership
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Discussion Description
Effective strategic leadership is a prerequisite to using the strategic management process successfully. Strategic leaders help define the vision and mission of a firm and then set stretch goals that lead to innovations, breakthrough thinking, competitive advantages, and above-average returns.
Strategic leadership entails the ability to anticipate events, envision possibilities, maintain flexibility, and empower others to create strategic change. Their management styles vary, but they typically have a high level of integrity. Thus, top-level managers are an important resource for firms to develop.
Discussion Instructions
Answer the follow questions in the discussion forum:

1. What must strategic leaders do to develop and sustain an effective organizational culture?
2. As a strategic leader, what actions could you take to establish and emphasize ethical practices in your firm?
   • You have to post your discussion before you can see any other replies.
   • Use APA (Links to an external site.) formatting
   o Discussion Question Tips:
    Avoid repeating of explicit information in the text. Formulate answers that can be interpreted through various perspectives.
    Compare, contrast, and look for connections between articles assigned on a given day with each other or with past articles assigned for class.
    Look for gaps in authors’ reasoning or statements that you find problematic.
    Think about the broader issues that the author’s arguments point to. What are the broader implications?
    Look for connections between theoretical pieces assigned and concrete actions that can be taken to put them in practice.
    Consider connections to current event issues.
   Make certain that all posts or responses address the question, problem, or situation as presented for discussion. You should extend the topic, but do not stray from the topic. When relevant, add to the discussion by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, web sites, resources, etc. (giving credit when appropriate).