Wednesday, September 10, 2008

WEDNESDAY 9/10

IC101
TODAY:

-You presented your Show & Tell items.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start introduction presentations on Friday.

IC212
TODAY:

-We finished the Drucker Chapter 1 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapter 1 discussion & Chapter 2 reading through page 54 (see study guide).

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to identify and explain the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on and how each contributed to the revolution.
-Be able to identify and explain what the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases are and why.
-Be able to explain why "isolation is corporate death."
-Be able to explain what knowledge-based management is.
-Explain the concepts of boundarylessness, knowledge workers, and the management of knowledge workers.
-What is meant by: "in the 21st century businesses exist in a Lego world."
-What are the 3 consequences of the silent revolution for managers?
-How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of a customer focus?
-What are the 4 questions companies need to answer when trying to connect with their customer?
-Explain the concept of: "there is never only one consumer."

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