M1_A2

Assignment 2 Discussion — Cost Management and Competitive Strategies

The business environment has changed in the past ten years. What are some factors in the current environment causing businesses to change and how is it affecting the way they use cost management? How does this impact their competitive strategies? Find an article in the AUO library or the Internet of a business using cost accounting as part of their competitive strategy.

Write your initial response in 2–3 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, September 19, 2015, post your response to the appropriateDiscussion Area. Through Wednesday, September 23, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses.

Comment on how your classmates would address differing views.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Initial Discussion Response	16
Discussion Participation	16
Writing Craftsmanship and Ethical Scholarship	8
Total:	40