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Assignment Task 1: All of you are invited to participate in the discussion as per the mentioned theme i.e. Virtual Organizations vs. Traditional Organizations.  The answers should be 3-5 paragraphs with 3-5 sentences per paragraph and will justify your answer. This discussion topic is based off of this week's readings, so make sure you have reviewed chapter, as well as any supplemental readings prior to completing your response.

Question 1: What are some of the major differences between a virtual and traditional organization? Are there any beneficial elements within a virtual organization that could give them an advantage in today's global market?

Question 2: In your opinion, would the size of an organization determine rather or not they could exist as a virtual entity? Why or why and give an example of a modern company that could and could not work as a virtual entity.

Assignment Task 2: Discuss the contemporary challenges faced by operations and supply chain managers in current global business with example.

Assignment Task 3: Service and manufacturing organizations face many similar issues that affect the end result of the operation. For example, both face issues of cost control. Differentiate the characteristics of a service organization from a manufacturing organization. With Example.