cost behavior case is attached. Please complete the case in Word. Copy and paste your Excel Regression results into Word. Be sure to answer all the case requirements completely and separate your answers according to each requirement. Think about your critical thinking rubric as you complete the case requirements and put yourself in the position of working for a company and analyzing this problem. Structure your presentation as you would if you were preparing it for your boss (clear, logical, complete, accurate).

I have also included an Excel spreadsheet with the data entered by the administrative assistant. You should review this data prior to the start of your analysis.

Answer the following in up to 350 words each.

• Describe the factors that drive Nike’s decision to stick with some form of network organizational structure rather than own its manufacturing operations.
• Assess why Nike’s choice of a decentralized and networked organization structure worked well for them.
• Summarize the current state of competition in this industry. Assess if Nike continuing to pull away from rivals, or if they are catching up.
• Assess whether Nike’s organizational structure is still a major strength that contributes to its success, or if it is creating problems that will call for organizational design changes in the future.
• Determine whether a matrix structure could improve performance for Nike.

Part 2

Apply what you learned from completing the worksheet by doing the following:

• Identify 10 rhetorical strategies or rhetorical fallacies that are heard often within the workplace (does not have to be your workplace).
• Identify the type of rhetorical strategy or rhetorical fallacy that is being used, and then write an example of the stated rhetorical strategy or rhetorical fallacy.

For example (not to be included as part of your assignment):

Ad hominem: I know that you got that position over John because you were our manager’s favorite, even though you are not qualified, and John has the experience and education.

Loaded question: Are our hours being reduced to prevent a layoff?

As we get ready for the final exam, please post the following:

a. one concept that you are confident about

b. Explain the concept to the class, as if you are teaching us for the first time

c. you must pick a concept that has not been posted about in this thread above your reply

An example if this could be the matching principle:

1. one of the GAAP

2. We must match revenues earned with the expenses that helped to earn said revenues. Recognizing both in the same accounting period.

3. We use adjusting entries to match revenues with expenses in the example of prepaid liabilities

just 50words is fine.

Discussion: Strategic Choices

Using the framework discussed in the background readings, critically analyze General Mills’ strategic choices at the Corporate level (remember that “corporate” level is the very highest level of the organization, with lower levels being the “functional” and the “business” levels).

WEEK 1:

What are General Mills’ corporate-level strategies? What generic Porter strategy does the company follow? Are General Mills’ strategic choices aligned with the Porter generic strategy you believe the company follows?

WEEK 2:

Using the Grand Strategy Selection Matrix, or GSSM (the GSSM can easily be found via a Google search), decide which one of the four quadrants General Mills fits best within? Defend your decision!