Management theory and concepts

Q1 to Q4 are requaired 500 words answers with at least one reference and the requirements for the Q5 and Q6 are written below:

Q1 : What is creative tension why is it important to generate and what techniques are there for generating creative tension?

Q2: What are the threats to strategy where do they come from and how is strategy undermined?

Q3: Adding to our continuing discussion of Southwest Airlines discuss your position on if managements apparent current strategy change reflecting growth and expansion by acquisition and expanding away from its traditional service area (the U.S. only) passes the five strategically valuable tests of resource strategy discussed in Lesson Topic 1. Does this strategy upgrade SWAs resources? What are the strategic implications of this strategy? (The country should be Turkey)

Q4: Most of us have heard or read about differences in other countries and cultures. Many of our classmates may be from other countries and cultures. Discuss some of these differences and how they affect business.

Q5& 6: Please find two articles on the Wall Street Journal (only) from our NU library about a strategy or a strategic-related issue of companies you like related to the issues you learned this week and not older than 12 months so a very recent article. Write a two-page each report following your course outline specifications including a brief description of the article (one paragraph) what you learned from the article and how you would apply what you learned in a company close to you such as your favorite store in your neighborhood your family business a company in your country or place of origin or in another industry. Avoid big company names such as Walmart Starbucks Apple etc small businesses are much better. Be very specific please. An excellent summary that exhibits interest in the topic and efforts to introduce the key MGT analysis topic along with an ability to grab the reader’s interest. Evidence of documented data and opinions clear and concise development of concepts and conclusions. Exhibits critical thinking and offers great conclusions An outstanding paper is evidenced by thorough strategic analysis processes and demonstrates a thoughtfully crafted logical flow of information including a solid understanding of concepts and formulation of a system. This student’s conclusions demonstrate an in-depth analysis of the content of the paper and offers meaningful content and analysis of MGT theory and concepts. student’s conclusions demonstrate an in-depth analysis of the content of the Paper and offers meaningful content and analysis of MGT theory and concepts.

Requirements: have explained above it varies according to the question