22 Feb Faith and Integration Thread – Discussion: Biblical Integration Global Market Entry & Operations Questions
Faith and Integration Thread – Discussion: Biblical Integration Global Market Entry & Operations Questions
Question 1
Visit Gap Missions ministry at their website: www.gapmissions.org and answer the following:
(1) Provide a brief overview about the organization. (2) Identify and briefly describe the different global mission ministries and projects they are involved with and support. (3) Is their focus in one or multiple countries? (4) What type of mode(s) of entry as described in the chapter do they most closely engage and resemble?
Question 2
Visit Allow the Children ministry at their website: www.allowthechildren.org and answer the following: (1) Provide a brief overview about the organization. (2) Identify and briefly describe the different global mission ministries and projects they are involved with and support. (3) Is their focus in one or multiple countries? (4) What type of mode(s) of entry as described in the chapter do they most closely engage and resemble?
Question 3
Visit Global Partners in Peace and Development ministry at their website: www.gpartners.org and answer the following: (1) Provide a brief overview about the organization. (2) Identify and briefly describe the different global mission ministries and projects they are involved with and support. (3) Is their focus in one or multiple countries? (4) What type of mode(s) of entry as described in the chapter do they most closely engage and resemble?
Question 4
Read Luke 6:27-31, also known as the “Golden Rule.” Now consider the 3 major principles of total quality: Customer Focus, Participation and Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement and Learning. Write a short essay that explains possible ways in which a global operations manager could connect the Golden Rule concepts to the 3 major principles of total quality.
Question 5
Read Exodus 12 and 13, also known as “The Great Exodus.” Now consider the key Issues of global logistics: Movement of product, Movement of information, Time/service, Cost, and Integration. Write a short essay that explains possible ways which a global operations manager could connect The Exodus concepts to the key issues of global logistics.
Question 6
What distinctives should a Christian business espouse when considering outsourcing manufacturing and product development? How could a Christian business use outsourcing to help support poor nations and economies, global missions, and evangelism? Write a brief essay answering both questions.
