Management Homework

Question 1:

Access the web sites of Ron Jon Surf Shop  (http://www.ronjonsurfshop.com/) and Hilo Hattie (http://www.hilohattie.com/aloha/). Explain how the two companies are similar and how they are different. Can you find elements of organizational planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and control in their web content? Provide specific examples.

Question 2:

Select one of the companies below and conduct some basic research.  State what you believe is the distinctive competence and core competence of your selected company.  Give an example of how the values and mission statement help to shape planning.  Also give some internal and external factors that may influence the business in the future and explain how they will influence the business

British Petroleum (BP)

Facebook

Hyundai

Dunkin' Donuts

Netflix