13715Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: I believe there are three broad ways U.S. business managers seem to regard global trade. First, many seem to disregard it and hope it will simply “go away!” This is particularly prevalent in small and medium-sized businesses. “It...
13714Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Strategic Reserve or safety stock is the extra inventory that is held by an organization to ensure that consumer demand is met while accounting for supply chain disruptions, changes in market conditions, and operational delays (Bowersox et. al.,...
13713Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Maintaining a strategic reserve, or inventory buffer, means ensuring that a company has sufficient stock to manage fluctuations in demand and supply disruptions. It serves as a safeguard against uncertainties such as supplier delays, transportation issues, or unexpected...
13712Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: Taking my time to dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) in management and leadership. AI is becoming an increasingly significant factor in the global economy, with projections indicating substantial economic benefits. AI is defined as the application of techniques...
13711Respond or elaborate on the discussion post below: For this discussion I chose to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources (HR) because it’s transforming how organizations recruit, train, and manage employees. One of the major macro-trends driving AI in HR is this shift toward...
13710For this team discussion, the goal is to learn how a specific event or turning point in a manager's life led them to their current position. Start by interviewing one manager that you respect. This person can be at your place of employment, a church, coach,...
13708Journal Topic: Drivers of Globalization Perform research on one of the following topics that relate to a key driver of globalization. Describe two specific ways this driver of globalization has changed how companies do business. Topics related to: Drivers of globalization — select one: The history of the...
13707Describe two specific ways that technology has contributed to the spread of globalization. For each factor, describe how this has impacted your life as a worker and/or consumer. To support your assertions, utilize at least one academically credible research source in your response, both citing it...
13706Describe the four prime functions of inventory that necessitate inventory investment in a logistical system: geographical specialization, decoupling, balancing supply and demand, and buffering uncertainty. Write a paragraph of at least three sentences about an organization you know well or have researched, aligned with response above. Write...