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MGT614 Global and Transnational Management

Case Analysis Guidelines

Case Analyses:

Each case study should be 6-8 pages (double-spaced), plus a Tiffin

University/APA cover page and a References page in correct APA format

(8-10 pages in all). The case study is a mini-case study, in that it will not

encompass all of the elements of a full case study as described in the

Cengage reprint (Course Documents), for example, but will focus on

specific elements:

A brief introduction framing the issues of the case. Do not spend a lot

of space on the history, development, and growth of the company

over time. We have all read the case.

Identification of the company’s internal strengths and weaknesses.

Identification of the opportunities and threats in the external environment

surrounding the company.

Analysis of the corporate-level strategy pursued by the company, if

addressed in the case study reading material, and whether it fits

effectively with the company’s SWOT analysis.

A consideration of issues raised in the case write-up that are germane to

concepts we have studied in the course. This is important. Cases have

been chosen and placed where they are in the course because they

illustrate important principles that we are studying. Be sure to tie

the case in with the concepts we are studying in some detail.

Answers to any specific questions asked in that week’s Case Study

Assignment.

Specific recommendations for what the company should do next and

directions that it should take.

The paper should exhibit some critical thinking on the part of the student

about the assigned case study. Remember that the Case Studies count

2/3rd as much as the final paper so put some real effort into them.

(1) What were the the factors that shaped Indra Nooyi as a leader?

(2) What are the factors that could make Nooyi Change her decision about corporate sustainability?

(3) Do you think Nooyi has a life outside of Pepsi Co.

(4) Which leadership style is being used by Nooyi at Pepsi Co.? Highlight the mix of various leadership styles found in Nooyi, such as that of servant leadership, ethical leadership, socialized charismatic leadership, and authentic leadership

Directions: Using Microsoft® Word to save and submit your work, please provide detailed and elaborate responses to the following questions. Your responses should include examples from the reading assignments.

1. How do interest rates in the economy affect the price of a corporate bond?

2. You are trying to evaluate two bond issues. One bond issue is rated “A” by Moody’s; the other is rated “B.” How important are the bond ratings issued by Moody’s Investors Service? Based on your feedback, would you purchase the “A” bond or the “B” bond?

3. If your primary goal is current yield, which one of these bonds is the wiser investment? Bond A: $1,000 corporate bond that pays 7 percent and has a current market value of $800; or Bond B: $1,000 corporate bond that pays 8.25 percent and has a current market value of $950?

4. Why do investors purchase mutual funds instead of purchasing stocks, bonds, or other investments on their own?

5. Your parents are considering the purchase of shares in a mutual fund. Discuss three advantages and three disadvantages of mutual fund investing that you believe are important for potential investors to consider.

6. In what ways can a bond investor make money?

7. Define five of the following six terms: (1) corporate bond (2) bond indenture (3) trustee (4) mortgage bond (5) debenture bond (6) convertible bond.

8. Bonds are generally considered a relatively safe investment. How is it possible to lose money on bonds?

9. What is the difference between a U.S. government Treasury bill, Treasury note, and Treasury bond?

10. Corporate and Treasury bonds generally produce more interest revenue than municipal bonds. Why do investors choose to buy municipal bonds?

11. Describe either the purchase options or withdrawal options that can be used to invest in or withdraw money from the investment company that sponsors an open-end mutual fund.

12. Cindy and John Appleby just inherited $30,000 and would like to invest the money in a conservative mutual fund. Since they have never invested in mutual funds, they ask for your help. In your own words, describe the sources of information available for evaluating a mutual fund investment.

13. Explain the difference between a load fund and a no-load fund. From a performance standpoint, is there a significant difference between mutual funds that charge commissions and those that do not?

How does your selected company involve its stakeholders in decisions?
What has been your experience? What do stakeholders report?
How do the reports of the different stakeholder groups differ?
How does the company manage opposing stakeholder interests?
How do corporate values and vision affect its decisions?
Provide examples. Remember, you are to report on what the company says about itself, your experience, and the experience of its stakeholders. Cite at least three sources. This milestone will be graded using the Journal Rubric.

Connect 3: Due October 4th

2.) Connect 4: Due October 16th

3.) Research Paper: 8 Pages total (Have Refernces already) APA Format, Due October 16

4.) Group Case Paper: Due Oct 4 No exact lenght (see below points you must have in the paper APA Format).

What are the lessons that you think are important from the Madoff investment fraud as part of that overall meltdown?

– Examine what could be done to prevent others from pulling off such a scam in the future

– Present whether or not this fiasco has changed the mentality of potential investors

– Was there any “Silver Lining” to what happened with the fraud?

Connect 3: Due October 4th

2.) Connect 4: Due October 16th

3.) Research Paper: 8 Pages total (Have Refernces already) APA Format, Due October 16

4.) Group Case Paper: Due Oct 4 No exact lenght (see below points you must have in the paper APA Format).

What are the lessons that you think are important from the Madoff investment fraud as part of that overall meltdown?

– Examine what could be done to prevent others from pulling off such a scam in the future

– Present whether or not this fiasco has changed the mentality of potential investors

– Was there any “Silver Lining” to what happened with the fraud?

Write a 700- to 1,050-word proposal that addresses the following questions:

Describe the selected issue, opportunity, or problem facing the organization.
Discuss the significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility of finding a solution to the issue, opportunity, or problem.
Justify why the chosen issue, opportunity, or problem facing the organization is important to be researched and whether it can be solved with business research

Management information systems.

Just needs to be a couple a paragraphs.

John Seely Brown, professor at USC, spoke at MIT and said, “We learn through our interactions with others and the world and there’s no more perfect medium for enabling this than an increasingly open and organized World Wide Web.” To learn more about his talk on “Relearning learning” please watch the video below from MIT World – a free and open site aimed at distributing intelligence to the world: Relearning Learning – Applying the Long Tail.

The Cartesian method of learning views knowledge as a substance, pedagogy as a knowledge transfer. A more social view of learning approaches knowledge as a socially constructed (others inform others) – we learn through our interactions with the world. Advocates of social learning might not be surprised then that one of the strongest determiners of success at Harvard is how fast you develop a collaborative study group. These study groups also exist virtually.

Dewey, in “Democracy and Education” warns of the dangers of informal to formal learning. He argues that students learn best in environments free from constraints and natural to the learner. Based on this notion, you might reflect on moments where you have seen counter culture classrooms with bean bags, couches, open spaces for learning where students can move freely around the room in a more relaxed manner. The educators who designed these classrooms had educational progressives like Dewey in mind.

Based on the philosophy of Dewey, the beliefs of John Seeley Brown, and the idea that study groups are essential to success and can take place virtually, what type of online learning environment would best meet the needs of virtual study groups? What would the role of the teacher be in managing and facilitating these groups?

Assignment 1: LASA 2: The Application Paper

By Monday, September 28, 2015, using the textbook and Argosy Online Library, write a 5-7 page paper using APA standards for citation of sources that focuses on the following:

Interview two different individuals regarding their positions in society. Analyze their responses regarding:

Identify each person’s class, race, and gender.
What role has class, race, and gender played in their lives? How do you see these stratifiers as playing a role, even if the interviewee is unaware of it?
Apply one of the sociological perspectives (structural-functional, social-conflict, or symbolic-interaction) to the individuals’ lives. Why did you choose this particular perspective? How does it explain each person’s life and life choices?
What are some the benefits and limitations to using interview as a research methodology?
Analyze each person’s components of culture (language, symbols, material objects, and behaviors) and relate them to his/her stratified position in society

How does your selected company involve its stakeholders in decisions?
What has been your experience? What do stakeholders report?
How do the reports of the different stakeholder groups differ?
How does the company manage opposing stakeholder interests?
How do corporate values and vision affect its decisions?
Provide examples. Remember, you are to report on what the company says about itself, your experience, and the experience of its stakeholders. Cite at least three sources. This milestone will be graded using the Journal Rubric.
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