Week 3 discussion

Callaway is thinking about entering the golf ball market. The company will make a profit if its market share is more than 20%. A market survey indicates that 140 of 624 golf ball purchasers will buy a Callaway golf ball.

In your initial post, answer the following questions:

  1. Is this enough evidence to persuade Callaway to enter the golf ball market?
  2. How would you make the decision if you were Callaway management? Would you use hypothesis testing?

 

Week 3 discussion

I’m stuck on a Management question and need an explanation.

In order to attract people to apply for and accept positions, an organization must emphasize the positive aspects of a job. When employees discover their new job also has negative elements, they sometimes regret their choice and leave soon after they are hired.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • What can organizations do to avoid the outcome described above?
  • How can understanding the role transition process help an organization reduce new employee turnover?
  • How can orientation and onboarding programs improve employee retention?