Assignment

Choose ONE of the following discussion question options to respond to:

Mitigating Risk and Uncertainty

• Consider the six techniques Robinson (2007) describes that are used to mitigate risk and uncertainty. Using an organization with which you are familiar, discuss examples from that organization in which at least two techniques either were followed or should have been followed. Explain how the handling of risk mitigation or uncertainty could have been improved.

Innovation and Disruptive Change

• Christensen and Overdorf (2000) discuss innovation and disruptive change and its effect on the type of successful strategic team. Briefly explain reasons that you agree or disagree with Christensen and Overdorf's implementation selection table. Considering your industry's vantage point, is there anything on the horizon in terms of innovation or disruption that your organization should be considering?

Readings

• Robinson, "A Primer on the Management of Risk and Uncertainty"
• Christensen &Overdorf, "Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change"
• Kaplan, "Risk Management and the Strategy Execution System"
• Castanosa, Pont & Palencia, "Escatsa: The UK and Hungary Decision"