Multi-Dimensional Nature of Innovation at Amazon Case Study Solution 1

September 18, 2022

Multi-Dimensional Nature of Innovation at Amazon Case Study

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Multi-Dimensional Nature of Innovation at Amazon Case Study

Portfolio Project Part 2

Please address the following 14 questions for Part 2:

Examine the countries where your company does business according to where they rank on the Hofstede cultural dimensions.

Think of some examples of how a U.S. manager would need to modify his or her behavior when communicating with associates from one or more of these foreign countries.

Does your company operate in any countries that are considered very politically or economically risky?

Does your company primarily operate in civil law or common law countries? What are some of the implications of this?

Has your company purchased any insurance from the Development Finance Corporations (DFC)?

What are some key intellectual property protections, if any, that your company possesses? When do these protections (e.g., patents) expire? How does your company intend to recoup lost revenues due to any patent or other intellectual property protection expirations?

Find the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score for two countries where your selected company does business, one country with a relatively high score and one country with a relatively low score. Search for news stories about corporate financial scandals in these two countries. Prepare a short summary of news stories about financial scandals in these countries. Briefly describe what you perceive are the risks of corruption, such as paying bribes, that your selected company might face in these countries.

Determine your company’s mode of entry into foreign markets. This should be based upon a serious analysis of your company’s risk-return tradeoff. In your opinion, has your company taken the right approach?

Does your company have an exit strategy? Recall that exit strategies are to be determined before entry into the foreign market, rather than after entry.

Critically and objectively evaluate how ethical your company’s global operations are and determine if they are good corporate citizens (i.e., do they have a well thought-out corporate social responsibility program for the long term?).

What is the corporate mission statement of your target company, assuming it has one? How well do the company’s actions adhere to its stated mission?

With respect to its strategy formulation, would you categorize your company as a shareholder model or a stakeholder orientation? Why?

Is the company a stateless corporation? If not, is the company on its way to becoming a stateless corporation?
What type of organizational structure is the company currently using?

Do you think the company may benefit from a hybrid or matrix structure? Why or why not?

You have the option of answering each question individually or in essay format, as will be required in your final report in Week 7.
In your responses, make certain that you include references from search engines below or from scholarly sources from the APUS Online Library.

Your paper will be automatically submitted to Turnitin in the assignment dropbox. Originality reports will be returned to the faculty and student. Multiple submissions are allowed. For full credit, make sure that your Similarity Index does not exceed 20%.

In the Assignment dropbox, please attach your paper as a file, do not copy & paste. I will grade and return your file.

Gather your data from sources such as company annual reports; agencies like Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, and Value Line; or any of the following websites:

www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/

www.xmarks.com/site/

www.stat-usa.gov/tradtest.nsf

www.globaledge.msu.edu/resourceDesk/

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.

Methodology

58-53 points

Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.

83-76 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.

52-49 points

Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.

75-1 points

Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.

48-1 points

There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met