***Please cite the course textbook in your reply and list it in the reference. Course textbook:Jick, T. D., & Peiperl, M. A. (2011). Managing change: Cases and concepts (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Irwin/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780073102740.Topic: In the case "Dennis Hightower: Walt Disney’s Transitional Manager," you are introduced to how Hightower knit together a federation of independent country operations and created an effective center linking local subsidiaries to the center. As noted in the case, the process was extremely complex and placed immense demands on Hightower. Specifically, it required him to demonstrate intensive management of relationships, appropriate position of people, careful delegation of responsibility, and active nurturing of a healthy work environment. Reflect on the overall change in company culture, and respond to the following prompts as you prepare your thread:Evaluate the pacing and sequencing of Hightower’s actions from 1988 to 1994.How would you evaluate Hightower's approach to bringing about change in his organization? Compare his approach with that of Jack Welch.What should Hightower do about the apparel business?What are some of the challenges of building a transnational organization?***Reply Instructions:There is 1 reply each to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply expounds on the thread, providing a substantive response that enhances the discussion. Each reply contains at least 1 citation from a peer-reviewed journal and 1 from the textbook. Major points are supported by the following:Reading & Study materials;Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples;Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); andCitations in current APA format.The required word count (at least 250 words each) for at least 2 replies is met.Course textbook:Jick, T. D., & Peiperl, M. A. (2011). Managing change: Cases and concepts (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Irwin/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780073102740.

Capstone - Two Business Idea Proposals: Develop two business ideas with mission statements and general descriptions of the product/service to be offered and a reasonable discussion of how each business will meet ALL of the required criteria for the project (1 to 2 pages).

Read the Nolan and McFarlan article, Information Technology and the Board of Directors (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., as well as this week’s lecture. In an eight- to ten-page paper (not including the title and reference pages):Provide a summarization of the role accounting information systems plays in providing accurate and effective accounting information to internal and external stakeholders in context to the selected IT mode;Select one of the four modes of information technology and analyze the mode focusing on three of the following concepts;Discuss the concept and be supported with scholarly research.Provide a practical example for each of the following concepts:Systems approach to quality accounting information systems.Internal controls focusing on preventive, detective and corrective approaches to accounting information and accounting information systems.Risk management- contingency plans for disaster recovery and security of information and information systems.Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.The Final Paper:Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate title page with the following:Title of paperStudent’s nameCourse name and numberInstructor’s nameDate submittedMust use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.