Discussion 1

Evaluating Risk Management and Control
Based on the guidance in last week’s Discussion Question, select one company from the New York Stock ExchangeLinks to an external site. or NASDAQLinks to an external site. and post a link to its Investor Relations page.

Briefly explain why you selected this company. Who their main competitors are and their relative position in the market. For example, are they an established leader or are they a newcomer seeking to disrupt the market?

Consider how the principles of risk management and establishing a robust control environment are being applied to mitigate risks your chosen company faces. In your response, address the following:

What are the major strategic and financial risks threatening the organization’s objectives, growth, and stability?

What risk-management strategies and control mechanisms are already in place to mitigate these risks?

Identify one additional (plausible) risk event that could, if it were to occur, threaten the company’s strategy and moat strength.

Discussion 2

Going Public; Going Private
Using company Apple, imagine you are a senior executive considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) spinoff of a division of the company or a move to take the company private.
What are the strategic considerations for breaking out a branch of this company and taking it public or private? In your response, think about capital access, regulatory requirements, market perception, and strategic flexibility.

In your response, post a link published within the last year from The Wall Street Journal or another reputable news source that supports your proposed strategy.

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