Deliverable 1:

Select an organization and identify a management issue that the organization is facing. Also incorporate
the following points in the report.

1- Identify the sources of competitive advantage for a company.

2- Explain how the functions of management are evolving in today’s business environment.
3- Compare how the nature of management varies at different organizational levels.
4- Identify and define the skills needed in the organization to be an effective manager.
5- Define elements of an organization’s culture.

Deliverable 2

1- Describe how environmental forces influence organizations and how organizations can
influence their environments.
2- Distinguish between the macro-environment and the competitive environment.
3- Explain why managers and organizations should pay attention to economic and social
developments.
4- Identify elements of the competitive environment.

Summarize the steps in making “rational” decisions.

5- Explain were the pitfalls that the mangers should have avoided when making decisions that
led to the problems.
6- Evaluate the pros and cons of using a group to make decisions.
7- Identify procedures to use in leading a decision-making group.
8- Explain methods to encourage creative decisions.

Deliverable 3

1- Understand how different ethical perspectives guide decision making.

2- Outline a process for making ethical decisions.
3- Identify the important issues surrounding corporate social responsibility.
4- Identify actions managers can take to manage with the natural environment in mind.