Q Strategy & Its Importance - ungraded Use terminology, concepts, and theory from your readings and from your past classes to identify why strategy is important. ________________________________________ What is an Open Discussion? Although not graded, an Open Discussion is a forum that allows you to connect with your peers on the topic provided in the given Module. The Open Discussions are often tied to another activity or even to the graded Discussion Post. So remember, although it isn't graded, it is important to each of the Open Discussions in this course. What to Post? Examine the role of strategy in a company familiar to you. You should choose a company that you’re interested in researching a bit, and you should focus your discussion on the importance of having a good, sound, forward-looking strategy. Based on the company you've selected, answer the Challenge Question. Challenge Question: Why is strategy important in the company you selected? • Post your response to this Open Discussion Board. • Respond to at least one classmate. ________________________________________ Purpose: By completing this activity, you should be able to see a personal connection between the ideas behind the formation of strategy and how that actual strategy impacts the company. Requirements: Post your initial response to the discussion question no later than Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. Respond to at least one of your classmates no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT. If you are posting your initial response, select the Start a New Thread button. If you are responding, select the Reply to Thread button for the thread you wish to respond to.