Discussion & Assignment
Discussion:Effective Techniques for Making Decisions
Having on decision making, learning, creativity, and entrepreneurship, you are now familiar with some of the techniques and tools that managers use for making good decisions or having good decisions in place. You should have a clear understanding of the difference between programmed and non-programmed decisions.
150 - to 500- word statement in the Discussion thread that answers both of the following questions:
1 What techniques or tools can managers use to improve programmed and non-programmed decisions?
2 Why are these techniques effective?
3 Which techniques or tools would you use as a manager and why?
You are encouraged to enrich your posting with your personal examples, experience, or insights.
Respond at least 75 words each to two or more of your colleagues' postings in one or more of the following ways:
1 Ask a probing question.
2 Share an insight from having read your colleague's posting.
3 Offer and support an opinion.
4 Make a suggestion.
5 Expand on your colleague's posting.
Assignment :Application: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Looks to Future Beyond Windows
Having read Chapter 6 in your course text, you should now be familiar with the concepts of planning, strategy, and a competitive advantage. It is now time to examine the case ofof "Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Looks to Future Beyond Windows." See Chapter 6 of your course text.
300 - to 700- word paper which answers all of the following questions:
1 What kind of planning missteps helped cause Microsoft's decline over the past few years?
2 How is Nadella trying to eliminate some of the bureacracy that has hurt the company's ability to innovate?
3 What business strategies has Nadella implemented that will help revitalize the technology giant?