Discussion 1

You have been appointed as a new product manager with Samsung and have been tasked to introduce the latest smartphone in a new country. Choose and research a country other than the United States, and then formulate a plan to effectively integrate this product from a global and social standpoint. Speculate on the major challenges and opportunities you anticipate facing in this role.

Discussion 2

"Actionless Action (Daosim) and the Practice of Virtue (Confucianism)" Please respond to ONE of the following:

Identify and explain at least three aspects of wuwei (non-doing) that would be practical in the busy lives of city dwellers, especially those living in the West. Provide a rationale for your response.

OR

Explain the connection between Confucian thinking and what it means to be culturally Chinese.

Discussion 3

"Managing Files and the World of Windows" Please respond to the following:

• Take a position on whetheror not standardization and naming conventions are critical for properly managing files and folders in a Windows environment. Include at least one (1) example or scenario to support your response.

• Read the article titled "The Windows XP upgrade question: Windows 7 or Windows 8?" You can also use the Internet or Strayer Library to research articles on features about Windows 7 and Windows 8. Next, compare and contrast at least one (1) feature that differs from Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Then, select one (1) feature that you believe has been improved in Windows 8.1 and one (1) feature that you believe has worsened in Windows 8.1. Justify your response.See attachment

Discussion 4

"Are You a Planner?" Please respond to the following:

Think about the last event you had to plan for either at work or in your personal life. Did you have a process? How did having or not having a process impact the outcome of the event?