1. Consider the various ethical systems described early in the chapter. Identify concrete examples from your own past decisions or the decisions of others you have seen or read about.
2. Does your school have a code of ethics? If so, what does it say? Is it effective? Why or why not?
3. What are the arguments for and against the concept of corporate social responsibility? Where do you stand, and why? Give your opinions, specifically, with respect to the text examples.
4. What is the current status of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act? Have there been any changes? What do executives think of it now? What impact has it had?
5. List the six steps in the formal planning process. Suppose you are a top executive of a home-improvement chain and you want to launch a new company Web site. Provide examples of activities you would carry out during each step to create this site.
6. In your opinion, what are the core competencies of Harley-Davidson Motor Company motorcycles? How do these core competencies help Harley Davidson compete against foreign competitors such as Yamaha and Suzuki?
7. What are the key challenges in strategy implementation? What barriers might prevent strategy implementation?
8. How do strategic, operational, and tactical planning differ? How might the three levels complement one another in an organization