Managing a Global Business

Step 1: Prepare for Group Work

The international task force has convened, and you begin working with an intelligent and talented group of colleagues. The CEO,

Janet

Yoon, has selected only the best for this task force, and you are honored to be among them. To address the issues at hand efficiently and effectively, you first need to complete the task force’s

team agreement

and

project work plan

. This is especially important because the task force is a new group of specialists that has never before worked together, and the members are living and working in different geographic locations with different time zones. (ALREADY COMPLETED)

Every member of the team should submit the team agreement and project work plan to the dropbox located in the final step of this project for review and feedback. You should try to have these items submitted early in Week 9.As you prepare for your work with the international task force, listen to the

Jailed in China podcast

, which will prepare you for the potential challenges of conducting business abroad.

In the next step, you will read more details about the first case the CEO needs the task force to analyze.

Step 2: Review the Employment Issues Case

URGENT MESSAGE (Special Assignment)

From: Janet Yoon, CEO, Colossal Corporation

To: International Task Force

Hello all, I hope your task force has come together nicely now that you’ve formed your team agreement and have decided on a sound project work plan.

I would like this team to review the

Employment Issues case file

and address the following questions regarding Colossal’s fully owned subsidiary, New Brands Design, Inc. (NBD):

From solely an ethical perspective (not a legal perspective), is terminating Elena and Viktor the right thing to do? What other options should be considered and why?  Considering all the relevant factors, what is the best solution? Use ethical theory and analysis to support your answer.

What laws would govern these employment issues if Elena, Viktor, Michael, and Beth all worked for NBD’s headquarters in the United States? Describe each person’s situation, the laws that would apply, and what rights each person would have. Be sure to include all claims and possible defenses.

Do the laws listed in your answer to the previous question apply to Elena, Viktor, Michael, and Beth as employees of NBD in Serafini? Describe the laws that apply and the laws that do not apply to each of the four individuals as employees in Serafini and explain your reasoning. Be sure to include all claims and possible defenses.

To inform your analysis of these issues, read the background information on

employment discrimination

and

cross-cultural ethical business decision making

(specifically focus on the “Ethical Theory in Global Business” resources).

If anyone can provide us with guidance on this, it’s this team. Thanks everyone for your dedicated work.

Keep leading the way!

JanetStep 3: Prepare Your Employment Issues Report

Using your outline and research notes, write a report for the CEO, Janet Yoon. Be sure to meet the following requirements:

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and an APA-formatted reference list (do not format the body of the report using APA style, just the reference list). See references and citations for details.

Include a specific recommendation on what action, if any, the CEO should take based on your analysis and conclusions.

Support your conclusions with references to ethical theory, legal principles, and laws.

The report should be no more than five pages (double spaced, 12-point font; the reference list does not count towards page limit).

Title your file using this protocol: teamName_EmploymentIssues_date.docx.

When you have finished, follow the instructions in the final step of this project to submit your report to the Assignments folder. You should try to have this report complete by the end of Week 9.

In the next step, you will read about the second case the CEO needs the task force to analyze.

Step 4: Review the Dualplex 360 Case

URGENT MESSAGE (Special Assignment)From: Janet Yoon, CEO, Colossal CorporationTo: International Task Force

Good day all,

I’m pleased with your analysis of the employment law issues at NBD and would now like you to focus your attention on the

Dualplex 360 case file

. This is another case arising out of Colossal’s subsidiary, NBD, but involving potential consumer claims against the company. This is a serious and time-sensitive situation, and I need your team to address the following questions:

Given what is happening with the Dualplex 360, list the types of claims that the US customers could file in court against NBD and the arguments they might make for each element of their claims.

What types of damages could be awarded under any of the claims listed in your response to the previous question?

What defenses might NBD have for each claim? How likely is it that NBD will win each claim?

To address these issues, begin by reading about

tort damages

and

negligence and products liability

. These resources are a great introduction, but you may need to do some additional research on the internet and in the library to answer the questions in full. We are counting on your expertise, insights, and deep research on this one.

Thanks team,

Janet

In the next step, write your Dualplex 360 report.

Step 5: Prepare Your Dualplex 360 Report

Using your outline and research notes, write a report for the CEO. Be sure to meet the following requirements:

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and an APA-formatted reference list (do not format the body of the report using APA style, just the reference list). See references and citations for details.Include a specific recommendation on what action, if any, the CEO should take based on your analysis and conclusions.

Support your conclusion with references to legal principles and laws.

The report should be no more than five pages (double spaced, 12-point font; the reference list does not count towards page limit).

Title your file using this protocol: teamName_Dualplex360_date.docx.

When you have finished, submit your report to the Assignments folder. You should try to have this report complete by the end of Week 9.

In the next step, you will read about a third case the CEO needs the task force to analyze.

Step 6: Review the Norms and Nations Case

The task force is doing great. Your team has managed to successfully analyze two complex cases arising from NBD operations and is now ready to move on to the third case file the CEO Yoon provided you, the

Norms and Nations case file

. This case involves an internal dispute among three of NBD’s executive board members—the VP of manufacturing, the VP of marketing, and the VP of product design—arising from a series of mistakes made when distributing a product.

The CEO has asked the task force to write a report with its findings and recommendations for how NBD should handle this situation. Specifically, the report needs to answer the following questions:

Was the Chinese supplier ethical in shipping more than 300,000 cases made of real leather instead of the requested faux leather material, even though the supplier was not charging NBD anything extra for the higher cost of real leather? Explain why or why not using ethical theory and principles.

When the manufacturing VP contacted the Chinese supplier to complain, the supplier could not understand why NBD was not pleased about receiving a real leather case, given that NBD was still paying for the less expensive faux leather one. Is there a cultural difference between customer expectations and business transactions in the West and in Asia? Explain.

As an organization, what strategic errors did the task force observe in the decision making by various individuals in this situation? By the design VP? By the manufacturing VP? By the marketing VP?

What is the appropriate strategy going forward? Conduct a SWOT analysis and PESTEL analysis to decipher what NBD should do in light of these strategic errors.

To answer these questions, you realize that you will need to gather information about the cultural factors that are in play in this situation, by reading about

managing in a global environment

,

country cultural differences

, and cross-cultural ethical business decision making. Although these sources are a great introduction, you realize that you may need to do some additional research on the internet and in the library to fully answer the CEO’s questions. The task force wants to back up its responses with information about relevant differences in cultural expectations in China, South Africa, and the United States and will conduct further research on cultural differences and their impact on global business transactions.

In the next step, you will write your report on the Norms and Nations case.

Step 7: Prepare Your Norms and Nations Report

Using your outline and research notes write a report for the CEO. Be sure to meet the following requirements:

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and an APA-formatted reference list (do not format the body of the report using APA style, just the reference list). See references and citations for details.Include a specific recommendation on what action, if any, the CEO should take based on your analysis and conclusions.

Support your conclusion with references to cultural norms, strategy, and the principles of SWOT and PESTEL.

The report should be no more than five pages (double spaced, 12-point font; the reference list does not count towards page limit).

Title your file using this protocol: teamName_NormsandNations_date.docx.

When you have finished, submit your report to the Assignments folder. You should try to have this report complete by the end of Week 10.

In the next step, you will read about the fourth and final case the CEO needs the task force to analyze.

Step 8: Review the International Expansion Case

URGENT MESSAGE (Special Assignment)From: Janet Yoon, CEO, Colossal CorporationTo: International Task ForceTeam,I know it’s been a while since I checked in, but I’ve appreciated all of your dedication and progress in these cases. Since you’ve successfully addressed so many complex issues, I’d now like you to weigh in on the

International Expansion case file

. This final case involves issues arising from NBD’s recent international expansion into Asia.To answer these questions, you may need to review cross-cultural ethical business decision making (specifically focus on the “Cultural Theory in Global Business” resources), and country cultural differences, and will need to do some additional research on the internet and in the library to fully answer my questions.I am confident you will produce great work here. Great teams do great things.JanetIn the next step, you will write your International Expansion report.

Step 9: Prepare Your International Expansion Report

Using your outline and research notes write a report for the CEO. Be sure to meet the following requirements:Include APA-formatted in-text citations and an APA-formatted reference list (do not format the body of the report using APA style, just the reference list). See references and citations for details.Include a specific recommendation on what action, if any, the CEO should take based on your analysis and conclusions.

Support your conclusion with references to cultural norms, strategy, and ethical theory and principles.

The report should be no more than five pages (double spaced, 12-point font; the reference list does not count towards page limit).

Title your file using this protocol: teamName_InternationalExpansion_date.docx.

When you have finished, submit your report to the Assignments folder. You should try to have this report complete by the end of Week 10.

In the next step, you will complete your Skills Gap Analysis and Global Attitude Protocol survey.

Step 10: Complete Skills Gap Analysis

INBOX (1 NEW EMAIL)

From:

Ken

neth Dodger, Vice President, Colossal Corporation

To: You

CC: Simon Barrel, Human Resources Generalist

I’ve heard nothing but good things about your work on the international task force. I’ve missed your assistance on my case work.

I’m reaching out to let you know that Colossal’s Human Resources department conducts a 10-week post-project self-evaluation of your skills. Using the same skills gap analysis file that was sent to you when you began with us, self-evaluate your project-related knowledge and skills accounting for your growth as you have worked on the other projects within our organization.

The skills gap analysis will help you identify the skill areas you have enhanced by completing the previous five projects and will reflect any changes in way you see the importance of those skills to your career success.

Complete your final skills gap analysis by the end of Week 10. Carefully follow the instructions below:

Use the same skills gap analysis file you used at the beginning of the course to self-evaluate the knowledge and skills you gained from working with Colossal. To complete this step, use the Project 5 worksheet by clicking the appropriate tab on the bottom of the spreadsheet.

Use the text box at the bottom of the page to write a reflection of no more than 500 words that identifies two to three skill gaps you worked to reduce over the past 10 weeks and discusses whether and how much you improved. Also reflect on the learning activities you pursued to help you develop your selected competencies.

Submit your updated skills gap analysis to the submission folder located in the final step of this project.

I’m sure you’ll be pleased with your progress. I’ve CC’d our human resources generalist on this email as well so they are informed that you have the documents to complete.

Best,

Ken

When you have completed Step 10, move on to Step 11 where you will submit all work for Project 5.

Skills Gap Analysis Instructions: Review each item below and determine your current level of proficiency and
career success. Use a scale of 1 to 7 (where 1 is low, and 7 is high). See Part 1, Item 1 below for an example and then overwrite the sample
The gap for each item will be automatically calculated.
Interpreting Your Results: In the example, the gap is -5. The large negative number indicates an item where current proficiency is low and
be an item to address. A gap represented by a large positive number (e.g., 5) indicates that current proficiency is relatively high and career i
you would not want to pick the item as one to address.
Write Reflection Summary: Use the text box at the bottom of the page to write a reflection of no more than 500 words describing two to thre
selected them, and the activities you will pursue to develop your selected competencies. Choose at least one from Part 1: Leadership and at
Making.
Week 1
Part 1: Personal Leadership Assessment, Goal-Setting, and
Implementation
Using a scale of 1 to 7, where
1 is low and 7 is high, indicate
your current level of proficiency
with each of the following.
Communicating
Organize document or presentation clearly in a manner that promotes
1 understanding and meets the requirements of the assignment. (1.1)
3
Provide sufficient, correctly cited support that substantiates the writer’s ideas.
2
(1.3)
3 I am able to tailor communications to the audience. (1.4)
4 I follow conventions of Standard Written English. (1.6)
I create neat and professional looking documents appropriate for the project or
5
presentation. (1.7)
6 I create clear oral messages. (1.8)
Critical Thinking and Analysis
I am able to identify and clearly explain the issue, question, or problem under
7
critical consideration. (2.1)
I am able to locate and access sufficient information to investigate the issue or
8
problem. (2.2)
I can evaluate the information in a logical and organized manner to determine its
9
value and relevance to the problem. (2.3)
10 I can consider and analyze information in context to the issue or problem. (2.4)
I develop well-reasoned ideas, conclusions, or decisions, checking them against
11
relevant criteria and benchmarks. (2.5)
Leadership, Facilitation, and Collaboration
I can lead and/or participate in a diverse group to accomplish projects and
12
assignments. (4.1)
I demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a project, articulating clear
13
objectives and goals for the team. (4.2)
I will contribute to team projects, assignments, or organizational goals as an
14
engaged member of a team. (4.3)
15 I demonstrate diversity and inclusiveness in a team setting. (4.4)
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Week 1
Part 2: Strategic Decision Making
Using a scale of 1 to 7, where
1 is low and 7 is high, indicate
your current level of proficiency
with each of the following.
Develop constructive resolutions for ethical dilemmas based on application of
1 ethical theories, principles, and models. (5.1)
4
Identify and explain why a situation presents an ethical dilemma in contexts that
2 are familiar or new, simple or complex, personal or organizational. (5.1.1)
4
Introduce and analyze best available alternatives to ethical dilemmas using a set
of well supported criteria. (5.1.2)
Propose and defend the best possible resolution to the ethical dilemmas,
4 including specific recommended actions, expected outcomes, and a contingency
plan. (5.1.3)
Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization and its key stakeholders
5 associated with failing to take actions to resolve an ethical dilemma. (5.1.4)
4
Assess the implications of legal, ethical and cultural (national) standards on an
6 organization’s operations in global markets and make recommendations for
appropriate actions. (5.2)
Investigate the legal standards and best sources of information relevant to an
7
organization in a non-domestic market. (5.2.1)
Identify and analyze common ethical issues facing organizations operating in
8
global markets and apply relevant best practices. (5.2.2)
Analyze the implications of cultural (national) differences for an organization
9 operating in global markets and recommend appropriate actions. (5.2.3)
4
Create, implement, and evaluate a personal leadership development plan. (5.3)
3
Complete and present reflections on a leadership self-assessment. (5.3.1)
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Create and defend a set of personal leadership development goals with an
12 accompanying action plan that incorporates milestones, self-monitoring, and
regular reports on progress. (5.3.2)
Create and/or leverage internal and external networks for personal and
13
organizational strategic advantage. (5.3.3)
When in the role of a project, program, team or organizational leader, employ the
14 best decision style for specific situations and followers. (5.3.4)
4
Resolve workplace conflicts using the optimal approaches and techniques for the
situation and involved parties. (5.4)
Discuss typical types and sources of conflict in organizations and their potential
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implications if not resolved. (5.4.1)
Recognize the merits of different approaches and techniques for preventing or
17 resolving workplace conflict, including illustrative examples to strengthen your
analysis. (5.4.2)
Recommend and defend responses to specific workplace conflicts, both familiar
18
and new. (5.4.3)
Analyze your personal conflict resolution approach and recommend areas for
19
improvement. (5.4.4)
Analyze the legal forms of business organization and make recommendations to
20
support business decisions. (7.1)
Articulate the ways businesses can be created and altered, including the rights,
21
limitations, and liabilities of all actors and entities involved. (7.1.1)
Analyze the implications of contract law and make recommendations to support
22
business decisions. (7.2)
Identify and analyze the elements of a valid contract (including offer, acceptance
23 and consideration) and classify the various forms of contracts and warranties.
(7.2.1)
Identify and analyze contracts subject to the statute of frauds, as well as the
24
consequences of voiding and/or breaching contracts. (7.2.2)
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Analyze the implications of civil or criminal wrongs and of product or service
25 liability laws and make recommendations to support business decisions. (7.3)
4
Distinguish the elements and classify the types of crimes and torts. (7.3.1)
2
Differentiate between types of negligence and liability, and identify the types of
damages that may result. (7.3.2)
28 Identify and analyze various legal defenses available. (7.3.3)
Analyze the impact of international and foreign laws on US organizations acting
29
domestically and abroad. (7.4)
Articulate the similarities and differences between the US legal system and laws
30 regulating business and the legal systems of other nations. (7.4.1)
2
Analyze the impact of foreign and domestics laws on US businesses operating
globally (e.g., FCPA). (7.4.2)
Understand the role of international treaties and their implications for business
32
decisions. (7.4.3)
Analyze the utility of various forms of dispute resolution and make
33 recommendations to support business decisions. (7.5)
Define the concept of jurisdiction, understand its implications when operating in a
34 global environment, and analyze how it applies to the relevant judicial system(s).
(7.5.1)
Analyze civil and criminal trial procedures and how they differ across global
35
locations. (7.5.2)
Identify, analyze, and recommend alternatives to judicial processes of dispute
36 resolution, including negotiation and settlement, arbitration, mediation, mini-trials,
and private trials. (7.5.3)
Design organizational structure, systems and processes that support the
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strategic goals of the organization. (9.1)
Critically analyze the extent to which an organization’s current organizational
38 structure supports its mission, goals,objectives, and strategic priorities. (9.1.1)
2
Propose appropriate changes to an organization’s structure, systems, and/or
processes. (9.1.2)
Recommend roles and responsibilities needed for strategic or competitive
40
advantage, including changes to those that exist. (9.1.3)
Explain how and why a proposed structure is likely to mitigate identified risks.
41
(9.1.4)
42 Complete a benefit/cost analysis of a proposed structural change. (9.1.5)
Apply the principles of employment law for ethical practices and risk mitigation.
43
(9.3)
Identify and analyze employment contracts and the rights and responsibilities of
44
employees and employers. (9.3.1)
Explain the possible implications of common employment-related issues for
45
managers and their organizations. (9.3.2)
Identify relevant employment laws and explain the associated principles and best
46
practices for supervisors and employees. (9.3.3)
47 Identify and analyze the legal grounds for employee termination. (9.3.4)
Recommend appropriate responses to specific employment-related issues that
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may have legal implications. (9.3.5)
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Gaining the relevant skills and competencies in the organizational setting is vital for enhancing awareness about glob
focused on determining the overall skills that may help me strategically position myself in the global environment fr
assessment revealed that I have several weaknesses that may undermine my overall abilities to accomplish the inten
environments. On the other hand, the assessment found that I have strategic skills and competencies that improve m
aspects of global leadership. In part 1, the primary goal was to assess my personal leadership attributes concerning g
found that I have a weak communication capacity that may affect my capacity to develop effective messages accord
aspects of global leadership. In part 1, the primary goal was to assess my personal leadership attributes concerning g
found that I have a weak communication capacity that may affect my capacity to develop effective messages accord
Communication is a vital skill that influences the ability to make positive decisions about the presenting trends (Cava
communication skills present strategic challenges that may undermine my abilities to achieve the intended goals. Th
require strategic interventions. For example, I must undertake additional learning to gain more insights into effectiv
in online classes that will expose me to oral communication training. This approach will improve my communication
presenting challenges.
The second part that the assessment tested was strategic decision-making. I found that I have a weakness in determ
various legal defenses that businesses may use in countering claims. This weakness may affect my legal decisions wh
business, global operations are exposed to various legal systems. Each country has its respective legal systems and r
decisions made concerning the various business operations (Twomey et al. 2021). My weakness in determining the b
defenses that a business may use undermines my capacity to handle the assigned roles in representing my entities a
overcome this challenge by enrolling in additional courses to empower my awareness of the legal defenses that bus
liabilities. On the same note, I will seek additional materials from the school library, the internet, and my peers throu
my knowledge. These interventions will provide the ideal foundation for learning more about the legal defenses tha
operational efficiency. On the same note, I will continually assess my capacities and knowledge through regular onlin
such exercises will improve my knowledge and awareness about the legal systems that define the operations execut
from a business dimension.
References
-Cavanagh, T. M., Leeds, C., & Peters, J. M. (2019). Increasing oral communication self-efficacy improves oral commu
performance. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 82(4), 440-457.
-Twomey, D. P., Jennings, M. M., & Greene, S. M. (2021). Anderson’s Business Law & The Legal Environment
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is relatively high and career importance is relatively low. In this event,
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the global environment from a multicultural dimension. The
ies to accomplish the intended goals in the global multicultural
mpetencies that improve my awareness of the multicultural
hip attributes concerning goal setting and implementation. I
effective messages according to the presenting situations.
hip attributes concerning goal setting and implementation. I
effective messages according to the presenting situations.
he presenting trends (Cavanagh et al. 2019). My weak
eve the intended goals. This weakness and skill gap will
more insights into effective oral communication. I will engage
mprove my communication skills necessary for handling the
have a weakness in determining the differences between the
ffect my legal decisions when faced with litigations. In
pective legal systems and regulations that influence the
akness in determining the best global and domestic legal
representing my entities and reducing liabilities. I will
he legal defenses that businesses may exploit to reduce
ternet, and my peers through strategic discussions to improve
out the legal defenses that businesses may use in promoting
edge through regular online mock-up exercises. Engaging in
fine the operations executed within the global legal systems
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egal Environment-Comprehensive Edition. Cengage Learning
Skills Gap Analysis Instructions: Review each item below and determine your current level of proficiency and
career success. Use a scale of 1 to 7 (where 1 is low, and 7 is high). See Part 1, Item 1 below for an example, and then overwrite the sample
item. The gap for each item will be automatically calculated.
Interpreting Your Results: In the example, the gap is -5. The large negative number indicates an item where current proficiency is low and
be an item to address. A gap represented by a large positive number (e.g., 5) indicates that current proficiency is relatively high and career i
you would not want to pick the item as one to address.
Write Reflection Summary: Use the text box at the bottom of the page to write a reflection of no more than 500 words that identifies two to
over the past 10 weeks and discusses whether and how much you improved. Also reflect on the learning activities you pursued to help you d
Week 11
Part 1: Personal Leadership Assessment, Goal-Setting, and
Implementation
Using a scale of 1 to 7, where
1 is low and 7 is high, indicate
your current level of proficiency
with each of the following.
Communicating
Organize document or presentation clearly in a manner that promotes
1 understanding and meets the requirements of the assignment. (1.1)
2
Provide sufficient, correctly cited support that substantiates the writer’s ideas.
2
(1.3)
3 I am able to tailor communications to the audience. (1.4)
4 I follow conventions of Standard Written English. (1.6)
I create neat and professional looking documents appropriate for the project or
5
presentation. (1.7)
6 I create clear oral messages. (1.8)
Critical Thinking and Analysis
I am able to identify and clearly explain the issue, question, or problem under
7
critical consideration. (2.1)
I am able to locate and access sufficient information to investigate the issue or
8
problem. (2.2)
I can evaluate the information in a logical and organized manner to determine its
9
value and relevance to the problem. (2.3)
10 I can consider and analyze information in context to the issue or problem. (2.4)
I develop well-reasoned ideas, conclusions, or decisions, checking them against
relevant criteria and benchmarks. (2.5)
Leadership, Facilitation, and Collaboration
I can lead and/or participate in a diverse group to accomplish projects and
12
assignments. (4.1)
I demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a project, articulating clear
13
objectives and goals for the team. (4.2)
I will contribute to team projects, assignments, or organizational goals as an
14
engaged member of a team. (4.3)
15 I demonstrate diversity and inclusiveness in a team setting. (4.4)
11
Week 1
Part 2: Strategic Decision Making
Using a scale of 1 to 7, where
1 is low and 7 is high, indicate
your current level of proficiency
with each of the following.
Develop constructive resolutions for ethical dilemmas based on application of
ethical theories, principles, and models. (5.1)
1
Identify and explain why a situation presents an ethical dilemma in contexts that
2 are familiar or new, simple or complex, personal or organizational. (5.1.1)
Introduce and analyze best available alternatives to ethical dilemmas using a set
of well supported criteria. (5.1.2)
Propose and defend the best possible resolution to the ethical dilemmas,
4 including specific recommended actions, expected outcomes, and a contingency
plan. (5.1.3)
Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization and its key stakeholders
5 associated with failing to take actions to resolve an ethical dilemma. (5.1.4)
3
Assess the implications of legal, ethical and cultural (national) standards on an
6 organization’s operations in global markets and make recommendations for
appropriate actions. (5.2)
Investigate the legal standards and best sources of information relevant to an
7
organization in a non-domestic market. (5.2.1)
Identify and analyze common ethical issues facing organizations operating in
8
global markets and apply relevant best practices. (5.2.2)
9 Analyze the implications of cultural (national) differences for an organization
operating
in global markets
and recommend
appropriatedevelopment
actions. (5.2.3)
Create,
implement,
and evaluate
a personal leadership
plan. (5.3)
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11
Complete and present reflections on a leadership self-assessment. (5.3.1)
Create and defend a set of personal leadership development goals with an
12 accompanying action plan that incorporates milestones, self-monitoring, and
regular reports on progress. (5.3.2)
Create and/or leverage internal and external networks for personal and
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organizational strategic advantage. (5.3.3)
When in the role of a project, program, team or organizational leader, employ the
14 best decision style for specific situations and followers. (5.3.4)
Resolve workplace conflicts using the optimal approaches and techniques for the
situation and involved parties. (5.4)
Discuss typical types and sources of conflict in organizations and their potential
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implications if not resolved. (5.4.1)
Recognize the merits of different approaches and techniques for preventing or
17 resolving workplace conflict, including illustrative examples to strengthen your
analysis. (5.4.2)
Recommend and defend responses to specific workplace conflicts, both familiar
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and new. (5.4.3)
Analyze your personal conflict resolution approach and recommend areas for
19
improvement. (5.4.4)
Analyze the legal forms of business organization and make recommendations to
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support business decisions. (7.1)
Articulate the ways businesses can be created and altered, including the rights,
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limitations, and liabilities of all actors and entities involved. (7.1.1)
Analyze the implications of contract law and make recommendations to support
22
business decisions. (7.2)
Identify and analyze the elements of a valid contract (including offer, acceptance
23 and consideration) and classify the various forms of contracts and warranties.
(7.2.1)
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Identify and analyze contracts subject to the statute of frauds, as well as the
consequences of voiding and/or breaching contracts. (7.2.2)
Analyze the implications of civil or criminal wrongs and of product or service
25 liability laws and make recommendations to support business decisions. (7.3)
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Distinguish the elements and classify the types of crimes and torts. (7.3.1)
Differentiate between types of negligence and liability, and identify the types of
damages that may result. (7.3.2)
28 Identify and analyze various legal defenses available. (7.3.3)
Analyze the impact of international and foreign laws on US organizations acting
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domestically and abroad. (7.4)
Articulate the similarities and differences between the US legal system and laws
30 regulating business and the legal systems of other nations. (7.4.1)
27
Analyze the impact of foreign and domestics laws on US businesses operating
globally (e.g., FCPA). (7.4.2)
Understand the role of international treaties and their implications for business
32
decisions. (7.4.3)
Analyze the utility of various forms of dispute resolution and make
33 recommendations to support business decisions. (7.5)
31
Define the concept of jurisdiction, understand its implications when operating in a
34 global environment, and analyze how it applies to the relevant judicial system(s).
(7.5.1)
Analyze civil and criminal trial procedures and how they differ across global
35
locations. (7.5.2)
Identify, analyze, and recommend alternatives to judicial processes of dispute
36 resolution, including negotiation and settlement, arbitration, mediation, mini-trials,
and private trials. (7.5.3)
Design organizational structure, systems and processes that support the
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strategic goals of the organization. (9.1)
Critically analyze the extent to which an organization’s current organizational
38 structure supports its mission, goals,objectives, and strategic priorities. (9.1.1)
Propose appropriate changes to an organization’s structure, systems, and/or
processes. (9.1.2)
Recommend roles and responsibilities needed for strategic or competitive
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advantage, including changes to those that exist. (9.1.3)
Explain how and why a proposed structure is likely to mitigate identified risks.
41
(9.1.4)
42 Complete a benefit/cost analysis of a proposed structural change. (9.1.5)
Apply the principles of employment law for ethical practices and risk mitigation.
43
(9.3)
Identify and analyze employment contracts and the rights and responsibilities of
44
employees and employers. (9.3.1)
Explain the possible implications of common employment-related issues for
45
managers and their organizations. (9.3.2)
Identify relevant employment laws and explain the associated principles and best
46
practices for supervisors and employees. (9.3.3)
47 Identify and analyze the legal grounds for employee termination. (9.3.4)
Recommend appropriate responses to specific employment-related issues that
48
may have legal implications. (9.3.5)
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