Many discussion opportunities come up where you need to respond to other people's opinions and comments. After you have completed your Reading and practice Learning Activities, respond to your Discussion topic.
Discussion Topic: The Importance of Strategic Controls
Retail companies like Walmart are heavy users of strategic control systems.
Think about how it utilizes RFID technology to track products from inventory to the market shelves.
Discuss how Walmart relies upon strategic surveillance, special alert control, and implementation control.
What improvements might you suggest to the company's COO relative to strategic control and why?