1)select a firm that competes in an industry in which you are interested. Drawing upon published financial reports,c o m p l e t e a financial ratio analysis. Based on changes over time and a comparison with industry norms, evaluate the firm's strengths and weaknesses in terms of its financial position.

2)use published reports and the Internet to select two (2) CEOs who have recently made public statements regarding a major change in their firm's strategy. Discuss how the successful implementation of such strategies requires changes in the firm's primary and support activities

3)choose a company with which you are familiar. What are some of the ways in which it uses technology to leverage its human capital? Discuss.