In this initial post you will:

• Provide a brief background on the company and the external factor you selected.

• Explain how this external factor is currently influencing the internal functional areas of the business/company. In other words, what short-term changes, actions, or decisions are needing to be made within the functional, internal areas of the company as a result of the external factor?

• How do you think the company will address this external factor over the long term?

This posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.

Word totals for this post should be in the 100–200-word range. Whether you agree or disagree,

explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience.

Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.