Week 2 Discussion 1

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“Budgeting 101” Please respond to the following:

  • Describe and discuss the apparent differences between government and business budget making. Are there any similarities in their profit motives? Provide at least two examples to support your perspective.

 https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PAD/505/1148/Week2/Week%202%20A%20Guide%20to%20the%20Federal%20Budget%20Process.pdf 

Consider the opportunities and challenges of digital technology for a company of a particular industry (e.g., finance, auto, energy..)

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Pick a particular industry (e.g., finance, auto, energy, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, sport, charity, media, construction) and select a key organization in that industry.

Consider the opportunities and challenges of digital technology for this company in relation to TWO of the following areas of its activities – its relationships with customers; its operational efficiency; its workforce; its business model.

Week 1 Discussion 2

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“Government Budgeting and Expenditures” Please respond to the following:

  • How important is fiscal transparency? When looking at the 2017 America First- A Blueprint to Make America Great Again, does the executive/federal budget reflect a realistic assessment of the fiscal problems facing state and local governments?

 https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/budget/fy2018/2018_blueprint.pdf 

Week 1 Discussion 1

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“The Craft of Budgeting” Please respond to the following:

  • From the first e-Activity, evaluate the relationship between Congress and the President and discuss two (2) reasons why the presidential duties may conflict with the role of Congress. Justify your response with examples.

 https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PAD/505/1176/Week1/Executive-Budget-Process.pdf 

 https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PAD/505/1176/Week1/Overview%20of%20the%20Executive%20Budget%20Process.pdf