Expert Solutions

1. In the Discussion this week consider how change will occur – organizations that figure out how change will affect them are more likely to be successful. Think about the industry of your organization and think about your proposed innovation. Now begin to create a plan for flexibility and change options. Briefly outline (up to 60 words) in the Discussion the Change Plan you propose for your chosen/approved organization. Work cite APA format.

Breifly Answer the following questions:

How does your innovation become more valuable or less valuable based upon the above link?

List two ways to incorporate what you have learned about the shift of power from Joseph Nye into your strategy.

2. Google Compensation for CEOs.  Go to any website that lists the CEO's compensation package (such as http://www.aflcio.org/corporatewatch/paywatch/ceou/database.cfm).

Why do you think the boards of those companies paid these executives such lofty salaries?  Look at articles describing what these CEOs do, and record their responsibilities on the Discussion Board.  You don't have to list everything they do, but state the CEOs' major responsibilities. After listing your five companies, and presenting your findings to the class on the Discussion Board, state whether you feel this level of compensation is warranted.

Compare and contrast 5 companies in the Fortune 500.

2. Using one of the search engines, search for "Just Firing" or "Unjust Firing" (Instead of firing you might want to substitute termination). Select one article. What does it say about firing? In your opinion, was it a just firing?  Why or why not?

In your opinion, what would be the minimum due process procedures that should be followed by a supervisor?  What obligations does the company have toward the employee?  What obligations does the employee have toward the employer?