1. Describe MHC’s strategy in terms of market po- sition. Also, identify the type of external envi- ronment MHC is operating in and the degree to which the strategy matches the environment.

2. Identify the type of structure MHC currently uses in its primary businesses. Describe the fit between the structure and the competitive strategy. Describe any structural adjustments MHC should make to maximize the effectiveness of the strategy.

3. Identify any areas where current management KSAs are not aligned with effective implementation of the competitive strategy.

4. Describe how MHC should go about address- ing the KSA deficiencies you have identified in the previous question. Your answer should be consistent with the mission and values of MHC.

5. Assume that you are the HRD manager and the competitive strategy was given to you prior to its adoption. Using principles and con- cepts from the chapter, what recommendations would you give to the strategic planning team?

6. Given the strategy, what tactical activities can the HR unit in general, and HRD specifically, develop to support the strategy (be sure to include the implementation of the HRIS)? Identify sources of support and sources of resistance to these tactical activities and point out any areas in which collaborating with the OD unit would be advisable.

Create a 1 page essay paper that discusses Week 3 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.

Then, the parties having an agreement need to have capacity. Also, the performance and subject matter of the contract need to be steady with public policy and have legality (pp. 131).

A contract can be modified when both parties agree in changing the terms found in the original agreement. A contract could either be modified in part or in whole. This depends on the desires of the parties. Promissory estoppel applies when promises made earlier and are relied on, are needed to be enforced (pp. 143). This law applies when there is no use of a formal contract. For example, when an employee is promised to be paid a certain monthly amount for the duration of his work, an official contract may not be applicable unless the employer specifies that this is in exchange for a valued substance.

A partial breach of contract is one which applies to an ancillary or minor detail of the contract (pp. 149). For example, this breach would take place if a plumber and a homeowner agreed to have the carpenter use a purple cloth on the chairs but the carpenter ends up using a red one. It is seen to be a partial contract as it does not go to the center of the contract. On the other hand, a material breach may be seen as a serious form of breaching a contract. The value of the contract is affected negatively by the breach. For example, let’s say the agreement between the homeowner and the carpenter was to use mahogany wood in making the chair as it is durable and strong. Because the carpenter wants to save some money, he does not use mahogany and instead uses a cheap wood that is not strong and durable. This is a material breach as the fault in the agreement’s performance goes to the durability of the