question 1
Protecting children…
Folks, without a doubt, all of this information that is now being made public shows the power of the Internet on one hand, and the possibility of some negative impact of the Internet on the other! … let’s also extend this discussion to children…
So many of you have made good points about the sorts of risks that children encounter while being on the Internet! I encourage everyone to read your posts! Does this also mean that COPPA laws should not just talk about Internet predators, but also about websites that have inappropriate content? What do we do in those cases with parents who do not adequately regulate the behavior of their children?
Ultimately, what we need to think about is taking advantage of this new medium in the most healthy way possible! While the Internet is incredibly democratic in the amount of information that it can provide, there are a variety of problems also associated with such a democratic medium! What must we do in order to further protect ourselves from the negative impact of the Internet, for example, identity theft, child predators, and so forth? For example, is this entirely up to the parents, or do we need to have more intensive regulatory efforts from our own government?
question 2
Purpose of Assignment
Students will have the opportunity to research a company and industry to conceptualize forming a new division of an existing company based on a new product or service. The assigned text and Strategic Planning Outline serve as a guide to complete sections of the capstone project each week. This will allow the student to lay the basic foundation for an effective strategic plan. A final plan will be presented in Week 5.
Assignment Steps
Resources:Strategic Planning Outline and Week 2 textbook readings
Usethe Strategic Planning Outline as a guide to complete sections of your capstone project each week. A final strategic plan is due in Week 5. Cite your resources.
Develop a minimum 1,400 proposal in which you explain the importance of innovation in your selected division’s vision, mission, and values, and determine your business model for this new division.
Include the following:
- Propose a new product or service for the new company division. The division should be customer-focused with an innovative mission statement. Ensure you are differentiating your product or service.
- Describe how the division addresses customer needs and achieves competitive advantage.
- Create business model for this new division that clearly demonstrates your decision on what you want your business to become in the future.
- Explain how the vision, mission, and value of the new division align with the company’s mission and vision.
- Summarize how the vision, mission, and values guide the division’s strategic direction.
- Define your guiding principles and values for your division in the context of culture, social responsibility, and ethics.
Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.
