Discussion, Case Study, Journal Article Analysis

Discussion Forum 8
Student must read the week’s chapter and article and explain the impact of private equity firm acquisition of manufacturing and retail firms.

Use at least two (2) academically reviewed journal articles as research for your response
Instructions
Initial response

Post your primary response at least 250 words. 

Secondary responses

Respond to at least 2 other students. Your secondary postings can either answer another student’s question, or comment on their post based on your research.  In addition, please ensure that you answer additional questions from other students.
Respond to your colleagues’ posts in one or more of the following ways:
• Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, research from academically reviewed journal articles.
• Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
• Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Campbellsville Library.
• Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
• Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research in the Campbellsville University Library

• Make suggestions based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
• Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.

Case study:
Read Deceitful Spammer or Marketing Genius? and complete the questions at the end of the case study.To read click on the words above “Deceitful Spammer or Marketing Genius” or copy to your browser.

Instructions
Questions must be answered fully and completely to receive full points (2 page minimum). Do not include the questions in your response, your response must be structured as an essay.
Research must be used to substantiate your response an APA reference list must be included.

Journal Article Analysis 8:
Pick one of the following terms for your research: Balanced scorecard, ethical leadership, emotional intelligence, sustainability, or authentic leadership.
Each student will select one of the key terms above and conduct a search of Campbellsville University’s online Library resources to find 1 recent peer-reviewed academic journal article(within the past 3 years) that closely relate to the concept.

Your submission must include the following information in the following format:DEFINITION: A brief definition of the key term followed by the APA reference for the term; this does not count in the word requirement.
SUMMARY:Summarize the article in your own words- this should be in the 150-200 word range. Be sure to note the article’s author, note their credentials and why we should put any weight behind his/her opinions, research or findings regarding the key term.
DISCUSSION:Using 300-350 words, write a discussion, in your own words of how the article relates to the selected chapter Key Term. A discussion is not rehashing what was already stated in the article, but the opportunity for you to add value by sharing your experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is the most important part of the assignment.
REFERENCES: All references must be listed at the bottom of the submission–in APA format