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1) Key Business and Economic Trends and Issues
Dr. Chimerine will discuss the current economic and business situation in
the United States and in major foreign markets, and the short term and long
term outlook for the U.S. and global economies. Dr. Chimerine will analyze
the key factors that will impact economic and business performance in the
years ahead, as well as the outlook for financial markets, and for important
sectors and industries. Finally, he will discuss the implications of key
economic trends for business planning and decision-making.
2) The New Business Realities
The business environment in the U.S.
and abroad is changing more rapidly and more profoundly than ever
before-no business can operate successfully without an understanding of
these changes, and without adapting to them. Dr. Chimerine will discuss the
origin of these new business realities, and others that are likely to develop in
the years ahead, and the implications for key management priorities and
strategies.
3) Competing Successfully in the New Economy
The U.S. and global
economics are currently more competitive than ever in economic history. The
intensification of domestic competition in part resulting from the Internet and
other new technologies, coupled with growing foreign competition, has changed
the competitive balance and mix in virtually every industry. Dr. Chimerine will
discuss the new strategies for success in this more competitive environment,
including strategies for dealing with the increase in risk and uncertainty that
it has created.
4) Technology, the Internet and the new Economy
The Internet
and other new technologies have not only transformed the U.S. economy but are
having profound effects on the way companies produce, market, and distribute
their products and services. Dr. Chimerine will discuss how these technologies
are affecting the U.S. economy, and how they are altering various economic
relationships. He will also discuss how leading edge companies are using the
Internet in all major business functions and activities, and the important
applications for the future.
5) Business planning in the Global Economy
Spurred
by rapidly growing foreign trade and cross-border investment globalization is
growing at a rapid pace. This integration of the global economy is already
affecting every company in many ways, resulting in new competitors as well as
new opportunities. Dr. Chimerine will discuss these and other effects, as well
as how various industries can identify the best opportunities that globalization
is creating, how to compete successfully against foreign competitors, and how to
organize for success in the global economy.
6) Business planning in the new Millennium
The rapid changes in the business environment are forcing companies
to become more agile, nimble and proactive to remain successful. They also
require a different approach to short term and strategic planning than most
companies have employed in the past. Dr. Chimerine will discuss how the planning
process is changing, and the new methods that can help companies plan, and deal
with risk more effectively.
7) The Election and Economic Policy
Major economic
policy changes are likely in the next several years, after the next
Administration takes office. New legislation, and shifts in budget priorities,
are most likely in the areas of health care, technology policy, tax rates and
incentives, and even social security. Dr. Chimerine will discuss what to expect
under different Presidential and congressional election result scenarios, and
how they will impact the sectors most directly affected and the economy in
general.
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