Critical Thinking: Scope of the Modern Company In this module, we looked at technology-based industries and the management of innovation. For this week’s assignment, review Case 12: Tesla: Eni SpA: The Corporate Strategy of an International Energy Major, p. 503 (in your textbook). Remember: A case study is a puzzle to be solved, so before reading and answering the specific case study questions, develop your proposed solution by following these five steps: Read the case study to identify the key issues and      underlying issues. These issues are the principles and concepts of the      course module, which apply to the situation described in the case study. Record the facts from the case study which are relevant      to the principles and concepts of the module. The case may have extraneous      information not relevant to the current course module. Your ability to      differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information is an important      aspect of case analysis, as it will inform the focus of your answers. Describe in some detail the actions that would address      or correct the situation. Consider how you would support your solution with      examples from experience or current real-life examples or cases from      textbooks. Complete this initial analysis and then read the      discussion questions. Typically, you will already have the answers to the      questions but with a broader consideration. At this point, you can add the      details and/or analytical tools required to solve the case. Case Study Questions: Evaluate Eni’s corporate strategy in terms of its      alignment with the characteristics and requirements of its industry      environment and its resources and      capabilities.             Looking ahead over Eni’s next four-year planning period      (2019-22), what changes in Eni’s corporate strategy would you      recommend?  How should Eni allocate its resources across its      different businesses and between different geographical areas? In      particular: Should      Eni continue to focus most of its capital investment on its upstream      business? Should      Eni divest (i) its chemicals business, and (ii) its engineering,      construction, and oilfield services subsidiary (Saipem)? Should      Eni continue with its vertically integrated strategy in natural gas?  Should      Eni invest more heavily in renewable energy sources (e.g., wind power,      solar power, and geothermal power)? Evaluate      the recent changes to the organizational structure that Mr. Descalzi has      introduced. What further organizational and management changes would you recommend? 

Company A is considering buying the assets of Company B in a taxable transaction. Please consider what the income tax impacts are for the following issues:Treatment of acquired assets by Company A.Tax treatment of sale to Company B.Tax Treatment of sale to shareholders of Company B.Transfer of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits of Company B to Company A.Your assignment should be a paper 2-3 pages long, not including the required title and reference pages. Please follow APA writing style. Include at least three scholarly sources to support your answers. The CSU-Global Campus Library (Links to an external site.) is a good place to find these sources. Remember to use in-text citations as appropriate and to include your sources in your reference page.

Project Scope and ApproachDuring Week 3 you developed a project charter for the St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility case study. This week you will incorporate components of the Project Charter into the Project Plan and continue to develop that plan.The specific parts of the St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility case study you will need to prepare this week’s elements of the project plan are listed below.Meredith, J.R., Shafer, S.M., Mantel, Jr., S.J., Sutton, M. (2014). Project management in practice (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Part 1: St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility – 1 (pp. 106-108)Part 2: St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility Project Budget Development—2 (pp. 147-148)Part 3: St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility Program Plan—3 (pp. 193-196)St. Dismas Assisted Living Facility Construction Project Plan (pp. 195-196)Incorporate from your Project Charter the:Project DescriptionProject Assumptions and ConstraintsStakeholder Acceptance ProcessCreate the:Project Management ApproachResponsibility Assignment MatrixProject Scope StatementNote: Remember, you need to identify the scope in each of the four phases. You need at least five stakeholders identified in the RACI matrix.Consider adding a communication table to identify frequency and medium..References:Refer to the Project Plan Template for specific instructions on how to complete these components of the project plan.References:Meredith, J.R., Shafer, S.M., Mantel, Jr., S.J., Sutton, M. (2014). Project management in practice (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). Sixth edition. Newtown Square, PA: Author