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For maximum points, you must post at least 3 times to this board. The first post should be in response to the initial discussion question and must be at least (250 words) by Wednesday night. You will then post two additional posts to your peers (75 words) by Sunday night. Please use complete sentences and proper grammar in all postings. Cite your work according to proper APA style of writing and add at least two outside resources from the Bethel library in addition to any information you obtain from the textbook. See the syllabus for the discussion grading rubric.

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(Must be 250 words or more. Everything must be in own words). Discuss the industry in which your organization operates. Include significant recent trends in the industry or environmental factors that have affected your organization (such as higher fuel prices for a trucking firm). Potential factors include government regulation, new competitors, substitute products or new technologies. Systems W I ~n~ L L Practice I S , K A S S A N D R A Unit 2 1 6 1 T S Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence To varying degrees, the performance of each segment affects and is affected by the W of all others. The overall health performance of the Iorganization depends on the performance of its components. L L I As subprocesses are analyzed, it is possible to lose the key component: the interdeS pendence of the subprocesses. All of the subprocesses must function together. This , requires an understanding of the holistic nature of the organization and the environment that surrounds it. As stated earlier, the performance of one element of the organization affects the performance of all of the others. The failure of a single family memK ber to perform his or her tasks affects all of the other family members. The failure of a A single employee in a complex, modern organization to perform assigned tasks will also S affect all of the other employees and the organization as a whole. S This is universal whether the organization A is the single family or the modern organization. The connections between the subfunctions and the external environment N must be considered. Interdependence: connectedness at a higher level D R A In the example on page 2.8, the automobile 2door latch 1 an company was used to demonstrate that within organization, the performance of each segment 6 affects and is affected by the performance of all others. The 1 example also highlighted that within an organization, T appear there are connections that do not necessarily S level, on the organizational chart. Moving to the next the situation with that one small organization could affect the next level in the organizational hierarchy. For example, a delay in delivering door latches could produce a delay in the delivery of automobiles to dealers. Industry Level Interdependence = Interconnectedness @ a larger scale GM Ford Chrysler 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 1960 1970 1980 Although each may be independent, sales increase or decrease in one company may create varying impact on all others within the industry Figure 3.1 3.2 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence At the industry level, one major automobile manufacturer's actions affect the other major automobile manufacturers. Decisions made by Henry Clay Ford affect the chief executives of the other two "Big Three" automakers. (Figure 3.1) W I L Fifty years ago, the "Big Three" were all LU.S. based companies and dominated the I world automotive market. Today, one of the "Big Three" is Daimler-Chrysler, the Sresult of a merger between a U.S. company, and a German company. This illustrates another level of connectedness: the global level. Before moving to that level, the national economy should be noted. K GLOBAL LEVEL In order to understand the level of interconnectedness in the world today, we can look at historical examples for contrast. Prior to the middle of the Twentieth Century, geographic separation defined the limits of human connectedness. Technological advances significantly altered the transportation industry with seemingly irreversible consequences. It is generally accepted that one individual, Osama bin Laden, developed an 3.3 A S international organization which was able, Swith a very small number of active particiApants, to interrupt the political, economic, Nand social life of the United States and Dthe world in general. The economic center Rof the United States, New York City, literAally stopped. The repercussions of the attack were felt around the 2world. In com1parison, John 6Brown's raid 1on Harper's TFerry, West Virginia, had Ssignificant implications, but the effect was localized; the initial Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence E C O N O M Y impact did not extend beyond the immediate area. Certainly, the instantaneous international repercussions were almost non-existent and were significantly delayed because of communications speed. Understanding the interrelated nature W of organizations, and its implications, provides the I basis for movement from organizational analysis. L L I S , In the new paradigm, in order to be effective, managers must focus on the relaK Taylor's model, managerial efforts are tionships rather than the specific tasks. In A way" to solve a particular problem. In directed toward identification of the "one best the new paradigm, there can be no "one best Sway" because the interaction between the various elements of the system and the external S environment is dynamic. The "one best way" today will probably not be so tomorrow. Managers are therefore confronted with an A environment of uncertainty in which the primary method of ensuring long-term survival N is to manage relationships and to develop a macro-view D et al., of the organization and its environment (Kaplan Some 2001).the external environment is dynamic. R Environmental A The "one best way" today will probably not be so tomorrow. Managers are therefore confronted with an 2 environment of uncertainty in which the primary 1 method of ensuring long-term survival is to manage relationships and to develop a macro-view 6 of the 1 organization and its environment (Kaplan et al., 2001). T S 3.4 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Influences that Affect Businesses Political Social Geographic Economic Religious Made in the USA When major corporations are involved, the entire national economy is affected. Products made in the United States are not always "U.S. products." Take Mercedes Benz, for example. The car famous for German craftsmanship and engineering skill is now an Americanmade product. Mercedes Benz opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility near Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1997. Mercedes Benz manufactures the MClass Sport Utility Vehicle at its Vance, Alabama plant. A $600 million expansion initiated in 2000 doubled the size and workforce at the plant after only three years of operation. The British Jaguar automobile is now owned by the Ford Motor Company. Honda celebrated 25 years of operations at its plant in Maryville, Ohio in 2004. The Marysville plant is one of four production facilities in Ohio. Honda also manufactures the Odyssey Wminivan at a plant in Lincoln, Alabama. Nissan is expanding its U.S. I operations by constructing a plant in L Canton, Mississippi, a $1.43 billion L investment, to manufacture minivans I and Altimas. The Canton facility joins Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant. S And Toyota, manufacturer of the , extremely popular Camry, produces most of the Camrys sold in the United K States at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant. A S S A N D R Honda  A BMW, another German leader Toyota  in the luxury auto market, man2 ufactures two of its models, the BMW Nissan  X5 and Z4, at its plant in  1 Spartanburg, South Carolina. 6  Honda Like Mercedes, BMW expanded 1  its plant shortly after opening it to add additional product lines. Nissan T Mercedes Benz S Japanese auto manufacturers have a long established presence in the United States. 3.5 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Figure 3.2 Unit Three Interdependence Decisions for Discussion W In an attemptI to improve the efficiency of processing unemployment claims, Indiana's state government conL tracted with an Indian firm, Tata America International L update its computers. Tata America's bid Corporation, to I less than the next lowest bid. Two for the contract was $15.2 million, $8.1 million other U.S. based companies bid on the contract, S but no Indiana firm was large enough to compete for it. Proponents of the deal pointed out that outsourcing the work would , develop new workforces and increase consumer buying power in fast-growing markets such as India, China, and Russia. As many as 65 jobs would be created in Indiana K and local subcontractors would be hired. INDIANA A Governor Joe Kernan cancelled the contractSafter residents of Indiana, outraged at the state's award of the contract to a foreign firm, S protested. Kernan justified the cancellation of the contract by saying that the Department of Workforce Development had A structured the invitation to bid on the contract in such a way Indiana companies were N "virtually knocked out of the running." Opponents charged that state officials had a D legal obligation to put Indiana residents first. R Department of Workforce Development officials A argued that the contract would have saved Indiana taxpayers millions and would not have cost any Indiana citizen a job. The Indiana legislature responded by introducing legislation that contracts with state 2 agencies must include the provision that only U.S. citizens authorized to work in the 1 United States can be hired. 6 1 Discussion Questions 1. Which side do you support? T 2. Was the governor justified in cancelingSthe contract? 3. Who would have benefited from the contract? 4. Was Governor Kernan's decision in the best interest of Indiana's taxpayers? 3.6 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence Decisions for Discussion What Can BrownW Do for Toshiba? I Japanese electronics manufacturer Toshiba and U.S. delivery service L provider UPS partnered to provide Toshiba notebook computer cusL tomers improved repair service. UPS employees at its Louisville, I Kentucky hub, trained by Toshiba, repair computers shipped by UPS S from UPS Stores. Toshiba notebook owners in need of repair service simply take the computer to one , of thousands of UPS Stores and drop it off. UPS packs the computer and ships it to Louisville. At the Louisville facility, Toshiba certified UPS employees repair the computer and repack it for return directly K to the customer through the UPS delivery system, sometimes by the next day. UPS's A of retail locations compliments its supexpertise in household delivery and its network ply chain management proficiency in the delivery of parts from Toshiba to the S Louisville hub for use in the repairs. UPS previously operated similar arrangements S with InFocus, for digital projectors, and Lexmark International, for printers. Under A Toshiba's old system, repairs typically took eight to ten days. With the UPS partnerN reduced to four days. ship, repair time, from drop off to return, was D R A TOSHIBA Discussion Questions: 1. How do consumers benefit from this arrangement? 2 this 2. How do Toshiba and UPS benefit from 1 arrangement? 6 process than 3. Do you think this is a more efficient having consumers ship directly? 1 T S 3.7 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence T-Bills in Tokyo? Most U.S. citizens know that the United States government, through the Department of the Treasury, sells securities, primarily bills, bonds and notes, to finance governW ment operations. Many people participate in programs where small amounts are I deducted from each paycheck or their bank account and invested in small denomiL nation Treasury bonds. T-bills and other securities provide a way to invest with an L almost zero risk of default. I Ownership of U.S. Treasury securities is not limited to individuals or to U.S. citizens. S routinely purchase U.S. Treasury In fact, did you know that foreign governments , Treasury securities are owned by forsecurities? Approximately $1.3 trillion in U.S. eign governments, primarily through their equivalents of the Federal Reserve Bank. Japan ($720 billion) and Mainland China ($174 billion) are the largest holders of K U.S. Treasury securities. Why would foreign governments invest in Treasury securiA ties? The primary reason is to protect the value of their own currencies in the internaS tional currency markets. S A N D R The next 6 pages illustrate examples of A interdependence in different types of organizations: a tire manufacturer, 2 1 6 1 T S a college, and a hospital. Study the examples and compare them to your own organization. The Economy Your Industry Your Organization 3.8 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Company Level Manufacturing Example - Goodyear Tire Co. Regulator W I Department of L Labor L Governing I Body S , Michelin K A S S A Goodyear Tire N Company D R A OSHA Partner / Competitor Local University PolyOne Rubber Supplier General Tire Partner / Competitor 2 1 6 1 T Chamber of S Commerce Community Partner / Asset Employer HR Provider 3.9 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Industry Level Manufacturing Example - Goodyear Tire Co. Transportation Industry Partner General Motors Partner / Purchaser Rubber Industry Partner / Supplier 3.10 W I L Government L Regulator I S , K A S S A Tire N Industry D R A 2 1 6 1 T Government S Steel Industry Partner / Supplier Toyota Partner / Purchaser Information Technology Tax base Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Financial Support Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Company Level Service Example - A College Commission on Colleges (SACS) Governing Body University of Tennessee Partner / Competitor 3.11 W I McGraw-Hill L L Book Supplier I S , K A S S A ETHE C O L LN E G E D S SUCCES R A B L 2 1 6 1 T Private S State Government Companies Partner / Asset HR Provider Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Department of Education Government University of Tennessee Partner / Competitor Community Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Industry Level Service Example - Bethel College Information Technology System Support Private Sector Financial Support Healthcare Industry W I Government L L Financial Subsidy I S , K A S S A Education N Industry D R A 2 1 6 1 T Government S Transportation Industry Commuters Private Sector Labor Supply Information Technology Tax Base Researchers 3.12 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Qualified Talent Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Company Level Service Example - Healthcare State Medical Board Governing Body General Hospital Partner / Competitor 3.13 W I Med-Tech L L Medical Supplier I S , K A S S A Baptist N Hospital D R A Physicians Clinic 2 1 6 1 T Local Companies S Medical Outpatient Clinic Healthcare Provider Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Department of Health Government General Hospital Partner / Competitor Community Unit Three Interdependence Interdependence Structure Worksheet Industry Level Service Example - Healthcare Information Technology System Support Education Industry Personnel Education Industry Researchers 3.14 W I Government L L Financial I Subsidy S , K A S S A Healthcare N D R A 2 1 6 1 T Social Security S Administration Retirement Age Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence Insurance Industry General Population Manufacturing Industry This is a copy of the online form you will fill out in the COMPLETE section of this unit’s coursework. Interdependence Structure Worksheet Company Level • Start by placing your organization in the center oval. • Identify specific organizations that may affect the structure or performance of yours, list the nature of the connections, and place them in the in the boxes as you label them (suppliers, distributors, competitors, government agencies, etc.). Place those that affect you in the blue boxes and those that you affect in the red boxes. W I L L I S , K A S S A N D R A 2 1 6 1 T S 3.15 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence This is a copy of the online form you will fill out in the COMPLETE section of this unit’s coursework. Interdependence Structure Worksheet Industry Level • Start by placing your industry in the center oval. • Identify general industries within the economy that may affect your industry and list the nature of the relationships connecting them to yours. Place those affecting you in the blue boxes and those that you affect in the red boxes. W I L L I S , K A S S A N D R A 2 1 6 1 T S 3.16 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence This is a copy of the online form you will fill out in the COMPLETE section of this unit’s coursework. Let’s Go Shopping! Visit your local retail supercenter to discover where your everyday items are made. At a local retail store (Walmart, Kmart, Target, etc.), log 15 items randomly. List the name of the product, W its country of origin, and the price. Item (Example) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. T-shirt I Made in: L China L I S , K A S S A N D R A 2 1 6 1 T S 14. 15. 3.17 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Three: Interdependence $ 8.99 Systems W I ~n~ L L Practice I S , K A S S A N D R A Unit 2 1 6 1 T S System & Structure Unit Four System & Structure The organization’s mission statement is supported by its goals, which are made up of objectives, that contain the processes. Articulate the Organizational Mission Statement #1 W I L L I S , K A S S A N D R A 2 1 6 1 T S #2 Identify Goals to help fulfill your Mission } Figure 4.1 4.2 Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Four: System & Structure Unit Four System & Structure As organizations evaluate the opportunities available, they must do so in the context of the organization's mission. The organization's mission, or vision, is its reason for existence. The mission defines the organization's goals -- the major achievements necessary for the accomplishment of the mission-as the goals define the objectives-steps Wthe objectives is the outcome, or result, required to achieve the goals. Achievement of of the effective and efficient management of Ithe processes that occur within the organization. A work process is the sequence of steps L that lead to the attainment of the organization's stated objectives. Each of these levels represent stages as we move through L the organization from the macro (mission/vision) to the micro (processes). I S , } #3 } S Figure 4.2 A N D R A } #4 4.3 K Devise Objectives A to help attain S your Goals 2 1 6 1 Improvise Processes to accomplishTyour S 4.3 Objectives Figure Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Four: System & Structure Unit Four System & Structure Figure 4.4- Illustrates how a college is an example of System and Structure. MISSION STATEMENT P r o c e s s e s ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Figure 4.5 After a system is created, then a structure can be devised to support it. Objective B General Education P r o c e s s e s ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ K A S S A N D R A P r o c e s s e s 2 1 6 1 T External Operations S Objective D Objective B Objective D MBA Program ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ P r o c e s s e s ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Administration New Territories Recruiting Marketing Public Relations Advertising 4.4 Objective A Objective C Elective Courses Objective C W I L L I S 3 GOAL Comprehensive , Academic Offerings Objective A Management & Organizational Developement Bachelor’s Degree GOAL 2 Well qualified faculty & staff To Create Learning Opportunities Objective D Objective C Objective B Objective A GOAL 1 Geographic Expansion Internal Operations Academic Affairs Faculty Support Accreditation Cirriculum Systems ~n~ Practice Online - Unit Four: System & Structure Administration Finance This is a copy of the online form you will fill out in the COMPLETE section of this unit’s coursework. Macro System Analysis Form Name________________________________________Date_______________ Mission/Vision Statement:______________________________ W I ___________________________________________ L L ___________________________________________ I ___________________________________________ S , Top Organizational Goals ___________________________________________ I. II. III. Goal I K A S S A N Objectives for Each Goal D R Goal II A 1.___________________ 1.___________________ _____________________ 2 _____________________ 1 _____________________ 6 2.___________________ 1 _____________________ T _____________________ S 3.___________________ 3.___________________ 3.___________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 2.___________________ _____________________ 4.5 1.___________________ Goal III Systems ~n~ Practice Online _____________________ _____________________ 2.___________________ _____________________ _____________________
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Arguably, the industry refers to the general business activities which can be isolated with
the others. In this regard, an organization carries out a feasibility study on the market within the
context of its mission and vision before embarking on a certain venture (Abdi, 2018).
Organizations in the same industry work together to minimize and control the expenses (Nassar,
2007). In the industry where my organization operates, there are both ...


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