87. Phase 5 Discussion Board
Task Name: Phase 5 Discussion Board
Deliverable Length: Primary Task: 600–800 words; Secondary Task: 150–200 words
Respond to the following scenario with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Additional Information: AutoEdge is considering an expansion project to include other automotive manufacturing companies overseas.
George comes into your office as you’re getting ready to leave for the weekend.
“I’m glad I caught you before you left,” he says.
“What can I do for you, George?”
“I just got out of a committee meeting with some of the other board members,” he says. “Among other things, we are considering an option to expand internationally. Naturally, we need to determine the relevant factors to consider before making the decision.”
“I think I see where this is going,” you say. “It sounds like you want me to list, describe, and analyze the most important factors that must be considered. Am I right?
“You are correct,” he says. “I should think five factors would be enough. Please consider the pros, cons, and risk factors, too.”
“Do you want me to add a recommendation?” you ask.
“Yes,” he says. “Once you have analyzed these factors, provide a recommendation on whether or not you would expand the company’s product line to automotive manufacturing companies located in other countries.”
“OK,” you say. “I can get this to you by Friday morning next week. Is that soon enough?”
“That’s perfect” he says. “Thanks.”
Secondary Task Response:
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
• What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
• How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
• What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
• The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.
Summative Discussion Board
In this course, you were introduced to problem-based learning (PBL). Engage in discussion by providing feedback on your experience with PBL, as follows:
• How easy was it to understand each of the problems that were presented?
• Were you able to find the relevant information that you needed to fully understand the problem?
• How did you obtain the knowledge that is necessary to propose a solution for the problems presented?
• Did you experience any learning issues?
• Assess and reflect on your learning process. What changes or suggestions would you make?
Objective: • Demonstrate how metrics such as valuation, economic profit, and related terms are measured and evaluated.
• Explain the significance and implications of various economic theories pertaining to profit, consumer choice, demand and supply, forecasting and optimization.
• Compare and contrast how production analysis is carried out and be able to evaluate production situations using economy of scale, elasticity and other analytic tools.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess market structures ranging from pure competition to monopoly/monopsony.
• Apply risk methodologies to economic situations using a variety of approaches ranging from basic statistics to certain equivalency.
Instructor Comments for Phase 5 DB
Paragraph Details: A quality paragraph should not be less than 100 words, and not more than 300 words of complete, clear, logical, and coherent sentences.
Posting Requirements: First, Post your initial response to the given task (must be your OWN and must focus on the topic of the discussion). Refer to CTU Academic Honesty/Honor Code. Then, respond to at least two classmates using the ABC model and 2×2 matrix
ABC Model: Three-What Approach: What was done well; What are weaknesses; What areas need improvement
Demonstrate Understanding of assignment requirements, critical thinking and research ability; Data driven responses are of essence.
Use spelling Check and organize your responses under small headings.
Possible Points: 40
Deliverable Length: Primary Task: 600–800 words; Secondary Task: 150–200 words
Late Posting: Discussion posts will be graded and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
Follow the Rubrics!!!!
Assignment Requirement:
Primary Task Response: For this assignment, you are required to list, describe, and analyze five important factors that must be considered to expand AutoEdge internationally. Discuss also the pros, cons, and risk factors involved in expanding internationally. Provide a recommendation on whether or not you would expand the company’s product line to automotive manufacturing companies located in other countries.
Secondary Task Response:
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.
Summative Discussion Board
In this course, you were introduced to problem-based learning (PBL). Engage in discussion by providing feedback on your experience with PBL, as follows:
How easy was it to understand each of the problems that were presented?
Were you able to find the relevant information that you needed to fully understand the problem?
How did you obtain the knowledge that is necessary to propose a solution for the problems presented?
Did you experience any learning issues?
Assess and reflect on your learning process. What changes or suggestions would you make?
Grading Rubrics for Phase 5 DB
Primary Task Response: Maximum Point: 10
List, describe, and analyze five important factors that must be considered to expand AutoEdge internationally.
Discuss the pros, cons, and risk factors involved in expanding internationally.
Provide a recommendation on whether or not you would expand the company’s product line to automotive manufacturing companies located in other countries.
Secondary Task Response: Maximum Point: 10
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.
Summative Discussion Board Maximum Point: 10
In this course, you were introduced to problem-based learning (PBL). Engage in discussion by providing feedback on you