Unit 6: Discussion Question

Directions

After completing the text readings, find a stock owned organization whose web site mentions corporate governance (search "corporate governance at _XYZ_"). How does the organization appear to ensure that the organization's goals are aligned with the those of the shareholders?Are stakeholders also addressed? Do you think the organization is doing a poor, fair or excellent job of balancing the interests of shareholders and stakeholders? Support your opinion with information from the organization's web site or articles about their structure and governance.

Unit 6: Journal Discussion

Directions

Select a company that you would like to work for and audit the company using the 7S model as a guide (Dyer et al, 2016, pp. 239-241 and pp. 299-300). Briefly describe each "S" for the company and determine how well you think the company is aligned between the S's. Suggest an improvement the company might make for better alignment.

Readings and Materials

Textbooks:

Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen & Bryce: Chapter 12: Strategy Implementation

Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen & Bryce: Chapter 13: Corporate Governance and Ethics

Dyer, Godfrey, Jensen & Bryce: Chapter 14: Strategy and Social Value Organizations (skim)

Rimm: Step 5 and Step 6 (continue reading this text for the Unit8 Personal Strategic Plan assignment).

PowerPoint:

Dyer et al: Chapters 12, 13, and 14 PowerPoint Presentations

UNIT 6 COURSE PROJECT

Strategic Analysis Alternatives

Directions

Under a main heading Alternatives, develop a list of options. Feel free to include those that maybe "far-fetched" without judging them. Note: 'Do nothing' is often an alternative, but will not be the chosen alternative in next week's Recommendations section (after all, if they should "do nothing," then there really is not a problem!). There should be multiple alternatives/options for actions to solve the problem (3-8 is typical). Evaluate the alternatives by considering if the company can afford it; whether it will evoke a response from competitors; how employees/customers/ stakeholders are likely to view the change; and how the alternative fits with organizational culture, vision, mission, and goals.