Author: chris

Describe the importance of “strategic partnerships” to the operations of JC Decaux.

Instructions:
Read Chapter 2 PowerPoint and the Case study.
( Everything that is written should be an easy read and well organized example: I. Situation Analysis- *** ****** *** II. SWOT Analysis- ******* ***** **** *** III. Problem Statement- ***** **** ******* etc. Same as the questions)

I. Situation Analysis “Synopsis” – Briefly summarize the case in your own words. No more than 1 typed page.
II. Do a SWOT Analysis – Use bullet format only.
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats
III. Problem Statement – Keep it brief, no more than 10 words. Be as concise as possible. Write this as a statement not a question.

IV. Development of Alternatives – Develop 3 alternatives that derives from your opportunities outlined in your SWOT. Provide clear detail with implementation strategy for each.

V. Evaluation of Alternatives & Recommendations – Evaluate each alternative with pros and cons identified. Pick the *best choice* based on the company’s strengths and opportunities. Explain your rationale for selection of the *best choice*. End this section with an overall conclusion.

After you have done the above then answer the following questions below: The questions should be done in a minimum of 2 pages.

1. Describe the importance of “strategic partnerships” to the operations of JC Decaux. Be sure to reference Chp 2 in your answer.
2. What is the greatest risk or threat to JC Decaux’s future growth? Explain your answer providing justification from the case.
3. What should JC Decaux do to insure continued growth in its Street Furniture division?
4. Should it abandon the Street Furniture market? Provide justification in your answer.

Differences between media police and real police.

For this discussion question you are required to use your text book as a reference in addition to at least one external academic source (another text book, academic journal, etc…). Please make sure to properly reference your academic sources used in standard APA format inside your text and listing the references at the end of your post.

Come up with additional differences between media police and real police beyond the ones mentioned by David Perlmutter, or differences between real and media crime scene technicians as described in Box 4.2. found on page 96.

WHY DO STATES BUILD EMPIRES?

Write a critical response paper, read Chapters 1, 6-7, 13 from the attached book “Empire” and answer WHY DO STATES BUILD EMPIRES? Point to all the arguments and main points but the goal is to give a critical response. Be specific and clear with your response. Make SURE it’s 400 words (380-420 words).

Using at least two sources, explore background and biography of the playwright.

Using at least two sources, explore background and biography of the playwright.
Investigate what influences the playwright’s upbringing has/had on the plays that he/she writes or has written. What effect has culture, politics, ethnic makeup, geography, etc. had on the playwright’s work? Is there a connection, theme, or particular focus in the playwright’s work? Is there anything that you discovered in your research that you find particularly fascinating?

Do not use Wikipedia sources.

What motivates corporations to engage in social and environmental issues in local communities?

Word count: Maximum 1500 words (excluding references and appendices)
Format: Academic essay
Assessment expectation: Identify, evaluate and justify your position in relation
to the question asked using theory and relevant examples to support your
answer.
Write an essay on one of the following topics:
Question 1
What motivates corporations to engage in social and environmental issues in local
communities? Using your understanding of CSR, illustrate your answer with reference to
examples of business practice with which you are familiar.
Question 2
Business organizations use the resources of society. Some argue on the basis of this that
they have a responsibility to ‘give something back’. Evaluate philanthropy as a socially
responsible business activity using either global OR local examples to illustrate your
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Essay Format
Your essay should be constructed as suggested by Emerson:
Introduction:
 introduce, explain and elaborate upon your understanding of the
given topic, indicate the stance you will adopt, and the direction
that your argument will take.
Development/Discussion:
 explain the extent to which you agree/disagree with the given
statement
 provide evidence to support your identification with, or rejection of
his statements/observations.
 base your evidence on your reading of scholarly research and
course readings.
 illustrate the points you make with anecdotal and/or
documentary evidence sourced from your reading and your
personal experience.
Conclusion:
 sum up your argument by reminding the reader of the stance you
have taken in relation to the topic, and your reasons for taking it.

What is the strongest argument, in your mind, in favor of keeping the Electoral College as our method of selecting the president?

1. Answer the two questions below.
1. What is the strongest argument, in your mind, in favor of keeping the Electoral College as our method of selecting the president?
2. What is the strongest argument, in your mind, in favor of eliminating the Electoral College as our method of selecting the president (and adopting some other method of selection, such as the winner of the popular vote)?

2. Write a short response to the posting below:
The Framers’ intent was that the president would be selected by his peers. These would be individuals who would know the candidates and know their character, both good and bad. The Electoral College evolved from this ideal. To some extent, this holds true today. Presidential hopefuls meet with delegates as well as other members of their party in order to win their support as they campaign prior to the primary. The United States is now a very large country and these interactions with delegates as well as others involved in their party probably gives a closer outcome to what the Framer’s intended. Some of this is negated because in some states or parties, have open primaries. Candidate outcomes can be manipulated by people who may not even support the party candidate but are trying to influence the outcome. Also, in many states it is a winner-takes-all of the delegate votes of their party after the primary. So the delegates themselves have very little say in who the candidate will be from their party. Some states have addressed this matter and giver proportionate delegates to the top vote getters. The mob selection process that the Framers were most concerned about is somewhat negated in the system we have today.
To some degree the Electoral College is no longer operating as it was conceived and perhaps is now outdated. The Framers probably never could have imagined mass media as it is today in the world of instant information. The primary/caucus results of the two states of New Hampshire and Iowa often influence voters around the country because they are first in the nation. Those candidates that have a good showing in these states often do well throughout the presidential election season because of the psychological effect that everyone wants to support a winner. In winner-take-all delegates states which is the majority of the states, candidates that can get out front will more than likely win all the delegates of a state. Yet, they may have only won those delegate votes by a very small margin. Therefore, in a hotly contested race for president, a candidate can conceivably win by a huge margin of electoral votes and lose the popular vote. Since the majority of delegates no longer directly control the outcome by direct vote, the process appears to be mostly unnecessary.

Will foreign firms such as GM always make decisions in the best interest of the host country?

The once mighty General Motors, unable to survive by meeting the needs of customers turned to the taxpayers for a bailout in the U.S. In Europe its Opel subsidiary required similar life support from the German government. However, GM wanted to get help in a way that enabled it to continue to benefit from Opel.
Read the Chapter 6 Closing Case, “The Fate of Opel”. Write a short summary of the material(one or two well-crafted paragraphs please) and answer the questions below. You may use outside research to help answer the questions.
1. What are the costs and benefits of FDI inflows for a host country such as Germany?
2. Will foreign firms such as GM always make decisions in the best interest of the host country?
3. In an effort to preserve German jobs, the Magna plan would close a more efficient plant in Spain. What would you do if you were a Spanish government official? What if you were a German official?
4. How would you vote if you were a member of the GM board regarding the fate of Opel?
All written work must be done in proper APA format.