Generic Strategies

Question

Read Case 1-2 “Google” and then answer the following questions. How does Google’s information systems strategy support its business strategy? How does Google’s organizational strategy support its business strategy? Which of Porter’s three generic strategies does Google appear to be using based on this case? Provide a rational for your response.

Your answers should be in your own words, but should also incorporate key terms and concepts from the reading and lectures for this week’s assignment. Your submission should be approximately two full pages, double spaced, and headings/subheadings, and in APA format.

Question

If the standard time and day in the open ocean of the Pacific is 6:15 a.m. Friday, December 3 at 30°N, 179° 20’E, what is the time and day at 30°N, 179° 20’W?

Question

Human resource management can be a stand-alone function or it can be one of many functions and tasks within the HR Department. Briefly explain at least 7 main roles that HRM plays within organizations. Discuss which roles you feel are the most important with your fellow students in the Forum’s discussion and why you feel they are the most important.