Assignment

Part 1

1. Why are effective strategic control systems so important in today's economy?

2. What are the main advantages of "contemporary" control systems over "traditional" control systems? What are the main differences between these two systems?

3. Why is it important to have a balance between the three elements of behavioral control-culture; rewards and incentives; and, boundaries?

4. What is the role of corporate governance mechanisms in ensuring that the interests of managers are aligned with those of shareholders from both the United States and international perspectives?

Part 2

1. How strategic case analysis is used to simulate real-world experiences.

2. How analyzing strategic management cases can help develop the ability to differentiate, speculate, and integrate when evaluating complex business problems.

3. How strategic case analysis is used to simulate real-world experiences.

4. How analyzing strategic management cases can help develop the ability to differentiate, speculate, and integrate when evaluating complex business problems.