Reference TEXTBOOK:
T. Wheelen, J. Hunger, A. Hoffman, and C. Bamford; (2018), Strategic Management and Business Policy:
Globalization, Innovation, and Sustainability, 15th Edition; New York: Pearson
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Assignment: Discussion (Chapters 1-2)
The intent is to create a forum for sharing discoveries as you are reading the chapters.
Week 1: Discussion (Chapters 1 & 2)
What is a learning organization? Is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional topdown approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management?
List two different (existing) businesses that you believe are operating as a learning organization (remember you
cannot choose the same business/company as another student) Explain how each business practices a
learning organization objective.
Use both of those businesses and discuss why you believe that a learning organization as opposed to topdown management works well for each of those businesses.
Discuss in detail which you personally prefer to work, 1) a learning organization or 2) a top-down management
system.
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