PART A

Please respond in a paragraph of at least 5–7 sentences to fully address the question(s). Then, respond to at least one classmate’s post. Be sure to use your own words!

• What are the possible impacts of media on well-being, community, political behavior, public health, and the economy?
• Build on a classmate's post by asking questions, offering thoughtful ideas, or sharing personal connections. Be sure to demonstrate respect for classmate's comments. 

PART B

Please respond to the following:

• Top executives and members of a corporation's board of directors have different roles and responsibilities. Traditionally, executives have been responsible for determining the firm's strategic direction and implementing strategies to achieve it, whereas the board of directors has been responsible for monitoring and controlling managerial decisions and actions. Some argue that boards should become more involved with the formulation of a firm's strategies.
  • How would the board's increased involvement in the selection of strategies affect a firm's strategic competitiveness?
  • What evidence would you offer to support their position?

Be sure to respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.