The team of ABC corp, the manufacturer of a chip processor, has a good grasp on how software giants build products around its processors. The teams at ABC design processors to feature attractive capabilities to the software giants by seeking input from researchers and designers on the ABC corp team who possess knowledge of current and upcoming trends. New processors will incorporate these trends in design. After identifying what type of problem-solving style this would be an example of, incorporate the key skills entrepreneurs must have and apply them in terms of the ABC corp team.

Select 3 articles from the top journals you have prepared, analyze the abstracts from the perspectives of "background, topic, approach, conclusion and significance", analyze the titles for their features and reasoning. In the past several decades, great strides have been made to incorporate the ethical and environmental responsibilities into the core culture of today’s business world. With the increased attention paid to such responsibilities, a growing number of firms have explored ‘‘greening’’ (environmental-friendly) initiatives as their competitive strategic weapons. This paper traces the evolution of green supply chain research, synthesizes the past and current research efforts to develop a viable green supply chain strategy, and then proposes promising future research themes related to this strategy. Green supply chain management Sustainability Corporate social responsibility (CSR

Give an example of a company and its core competencies. When defining the core competencies for the company, argue how these core competencies/competencies pass Prahalad and Hamel's (1990) core competency test. Also, identify at least three different capabilities of the company and conduct a VRIN analysis (in table form). When identifying the capabilities or resources, be sure to identify and explain if these are resources OR capabilities.

McDonald's Case Study SWOT Analysis---Counter Measure Selection Below is a list of internal Strengths, Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats for McDonald's. Explore the interactions between SWs and OTs to generate four different strategies for McDonald's: Strengths Brand Image Rich/thick corporate culture Operational/Quality control Supplier relationships Global Reach Financial Resources Weaknesses Inflexibility Slow response to changing tastes Franchise saturation in North America Opportunities Growing consumer market in developing countries Aging boomers, time and disposable income Threats Increased fast food competition Trend healthy eating/life style Green Movement/youth backlash

In this case study, we dicusse the complex process of organizing an international conference on sustainability and environmental conservation. The event was held over four days, bringing together experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss critical issues in the field. The organizing team faced numerous challenges, from coordinating logistics such as venue selection, accommodation, and transportation for attendees, to managing a diverse range of speakers and workshop leaders. They also had to devise an effective marketing strategy to ensure a robust attendance. The study delves into the strategies employed to address these challenges, highlighting the importance of meticulous planning, clear communication, and adaptable problem-solving.   Question: What were the key factors contributing to the conference's success, and how can these lessons be applied to future events with similar objectives?

Peruse the business group listings for 3M Company shown as follows and listed at its investor relations site (investors.3m.com). How would you characterize the company’s corporate strategy? Related diversification, unrelated diversification, or a combination related-unrelated diversification strategy? Explain your answer. Consumer Products—for the home and office including Post-it (R) and Scotch (R) Transportation and Electronics—automotive and aerospace films and tapes; electronics assembly solutions Health Care—filtration systems, wound care products, dentistry products, health care software solutions Safety and Industrial—abrasives, adhesives, specialty materials, and filtration systems, safety and security products

Explains the role of innovation in the value chain. Defines what a competitive advantage is and describes how it can be obtained throughout the value chain.Conclusion: Choose an example from a real-life business. Apply the concept of the value chain to the business you chose. Describes how each of the components of the value chain is manifested in the selected business. Then, answer the following question: which of the activities in the value chain presented is the most important for the operations of that type of business and why?

Write a few sentences describing the crises with the Boeing 737 program. In particular describe the root cause of the failures at Boeing and with their product(s). Talk about how these can explained as management failures.

Discuss the importance of handling problems effectively. • It is made early on when the problem first surfaces • It includes those who are directly involved • Reasons for the decision are explained to those who are not directly involved in handling problems• It is clear and unambiguous• It is in line with stated organizational goals • It aligns with organizational policies, vision, and values • All the implications of the decision have been thought through.

Instructions Brainstorm ideas for 15 potential problems or areas of need or improvement that could be solved through innovation.