Part I: Are people always an organizations most valuable asset? Why or why not? Suppose your boss asked you to summarize the major people-related concerns about opening an office in India. What issues would be on your list?

Part II: Read Case Study 1. How a Strategy Change Led to Nikes Formation .

By Day 5:

Respond to at least two fellow learners in either of the following ways:

Offer additional information based on your professional experience or research.

Post an article or website and summarize why it might provide further insight.

Offer a contradictory opinion based on research and pose a question to seek further information.

Provide an insight, seek clarification and/or note an omission that might be important.