IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed the group cases.
HOMEWORK:
-We will finish the Chapter 4 discussion.
-We will not start Chapter 5 until Friday, so I decided there is no homework due for Chapter 5 on Friday.
SR419
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 3.20.
HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 3.30 discussion questions:
1) What is the history of the foundation of natural environment law?
2) Who owns the natural environment?
3) Define environmental law & its 2 sources.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
TUESDAY 9/30
SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #1.
HOMEWORK:
Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) What does HOK Sport do? (Look this company up.)
2) What is master planning?
3) What are the 7 steps for developing a master plan?
4) What 3 questions is a master plan used to answer?
SR201
TODAY:
-No class.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard (the one that was due on Tuesday).
-First blog post is due Thursday October 1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence teh rec. movement?
TODAY:
-Quiz #1.
HOMEWORK:
Chapter 4 discussion questions:
1) What does HOK Sport do? (Look this company up.)
2) What is master planning?
3) What are the 7 steps for developing a master plan?
4) What 3 questions is a master plan used to answer?
SR201
TODAY:
-No class.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard (the one that was due on Tuesday).
-First blog post is due Thursday October 1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence teh rec. movement?
Monday, September 28, 2009
MONDAY 9/28
IC212
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 about the 7 key sources of opportunity.
-After our Chapter 3 discussion, you broke into groups & discussed the cases you were assigned last week.
HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss the Chapter 4 discussion questions.
-Research Topic Proposal due.
SR419
TODAY:
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1 & 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 3.20 discussion questions:
1) What is premises liability?
2) Explain the following status of premises user terms:
a) Invitee
b) Business Invitee
c) Public Invitee
d) Invitation
e) Express Invitation
f) Implied Invitation
g) Licensee
h) Trespasser
i) Recreational User
3) What are the obigations of a safe premise?
4) Explain how Bearman v. University of Notre Dame illustrates the use of constructive notice.
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 about the 7 key sources of opportunity.
-After our Chapter 3 discussion, you broke into groups & discussed the cases you were assigned last week.
HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss the Chapter 4 discussion questions.
-Research Topic Proposal due.
SR419
TODAY:
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1 & 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 3.20 discussion questions:
1) What is premises liability?
2) Explain the following status of premises user terms:
a) Invitee
b) Business Invitee
c) Public Invitee
d) Invitation
e) Express Invitation
f) Implied Invitation
g) Licensee
h) Trespasser
i) Recreational User
3) What are the obigations of a safe premise?
4) Explain how Bearman v. University of Notre Dame illustrates the use of constructive notice.
Friday, September 25, 2009
FRIDAY 9/25
IC212
TODAY:-No notecard due.
-Chapter 3 discussion.-I was in a bad mood today. Could you tell? So, I gave you my infamous "Professional Presentation" speech. Maybe it inspired some of you to continue to be engaged students who care about your education. Maybe it inspired some of you to become better students who should care about your education. Maybe it inspired some of you to quit school and get a job that requires you to wear a paper hat.
-After my sermon, we continued our Chapter 3 discussion. We took a look at the following innovation questions: What do you have to abandon to create room for innovation? Do you systematically seek opportunities? We also began discussing the 7 key sources of opportunity. We will finish these on Monday. HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.-Research Topic Proposal due next Wednesday.
-Chapter 4 discussion questions:1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What are the 3 Drucker questions about collaboration & orchestration (just the 1st question in each group)? Explain what each means. 3) How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer these 3 questions?
4) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"5) What makes collaboration tick day to day & move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?
SR419
TODAY:
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the concept of "property law." We will continue this discussion on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1 & 2
STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Be able to identify, explain, & give examples of the 4 types of law that we discussed.
-Be able to explain the 2 fundamental principles of common law that we discussed.
-Be able to give an overview of the 3 court systems that we discussed.
-Be able to explain what a Writ of Certiorari is.
-Be able to identify, explain, & give examples of the 3 types of legal research resources that we discussed.
Chapter 2
-Be able to explain what negligence is.
-Be able to explain what a tort is.
-Be able to identify, explain, & give examples of the 4 elements of negligence and everything we discussed associated with these elements.
-Be able to identify the 3 categories of parties that may be liable.
-Be able to explain the defenses based on common law, contract law, & statutory law that we discussed.
-Be able to identify, explain, & give examples of the 3 instances of a special relationship that we discussed.
-Be able to explain the concept of "mismatching."
-Be able to identify the 5 essential elements of a hostile work environment.
THURSDAY 9/24
SR368
8 years later the potential for terrorism is still an issue in sports. Read this.
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 3.
-We did a group brainstorming exercise.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1-3, Documentary, 9/11 security article, 2 SBJ articles.
STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-3 qualities leaders need to possess to get people to follow them.
-Be able to explain the 8 key leadership qualities.
-Be able to explain the Managerial Grid Model & its 5 leadership styles.
Chapter 2
-Types of employees (2 classifications, 4 special types, 3 categories).
-3 parts to a job description.
-Explain what in-service training is & what are the 4 main elements.
-Examples of intrinsic & extrinsic motivating factors.
-Maslow's Hierarchy as it relates to managers.
-Procedures for termination by employee & by organization.
-Procedure for employees reporting sexual harassment.
Chapter 3
-4 rules to brainstorming.
-Explain the 8 categories of needs assessment information.
-Difference between standing plan & single-use plan.
In addition to the above, have an understanding of what we discussed from the documentary, 9/11 security article, & the 2 SBJ articles that were assigned for reading.
SR201
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focussed on the leisure explosion in the 20th century; the decline of lesiure since 1980; real leisure vs perceived leisure; passive leisure; & future trends in free time.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-First blog post is due Thursday October 1.
-Read Chapter 3.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence teh rec. movement?
8 years later the potential for terrorism is still an issue in sports. Read this.
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 3.
-We did a group brainstorming exercise.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1-3, Documentary, 9/11 security article, 2 SBJ articles.
STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-3 qualities leaders need to possess to get people to follow them.
-Be able to explain the 8 key leadership qualities.
-Be able to explain the Managerial Grid Model & its 5 leadership styles.
Chapter 2
-Types of employees (2 classifications, 4 special types, 3 categories).
-3 parts to a job description.
-Explain what in-service training is & what are the 4 main elements.
-Examples of intrinsic & extrinsic motivating factors.
-Maslow's Hierarchy as it relates to managers.
-Procedures for termination by employee & by organization.
-Procedure for employees reporting sexual harassment.
Chapter 3
-4 rules to brainstorming.
-Explain the 8 categories of needs assessment information.
-Difference between standing plan & single-use plan.
In addition to the above, have an understanding of what we discussed from the documentary, 9/11 security article, & the 2 SBJ articles that were assigned for reading.
SR201
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focussed on the leisure explosion in the 20th century; the decline of lesiure since 1980; real leisure vs perceived leisure; passive leisure; & future trends in free time.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-First blog post is due Thursday October 1.
-Read Chapter 3.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence teh rec. movement?
Thursday, September 24, 2009
WEDNESDAY 9/22
IC212
TODAY:-We continued our Chapter 3 discussion about innovation. We will finish this discussion on Friday.
-No notecard.
-You were assigned, by number, a case to work on based on what we will discuss in Chapter 4.SR419
TODAY:-We finished our Chapter 2 discussion with a discussion of 2.35.
-Notecard.
-Chapter 3.10 discussion questions:1) Why is it important for recreation & sport managers to have a basic understanding of property law? Give a detailed answer followed by at least 2 examples.
2) Explain what "real property" is, and explain the 2 basic types of rights in real property.
3) Explain ways that the recreation/sport manager can acquire property.
4) What are recreational user statutes?
5) Explain, in detail, each of the general characteristics of recreational user statutes.
6) Explain the 2-pronged analysis used to determine whether the recreational user statute applies.
7) Explain the difference between publi & private nuisances.
-Quiz #1 on Monday.2) Explain what "real property" is, and explain the 2 basic types of rights in real property.
3) Explain ways that the recreation/sport manager can acquire property.
4) What are recreational user statutes?
5) Explain, in detail, each of the general characteristics of recreational user statutes.
6) Explain the 2-pronged analysis used to determine whether the recreational user statute applies.
7) Explain the difference between publi & private nuisances.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
TUESDAY 9/22
SR368
TODAY:
-We began class by discussing the SBJ article about concert tours at MLB stadiums this season. Our discussion focussed on: the revenue earned by the teams, per cap, & restoration fee.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We focussed on: the advantges to recruting a candidate from within & outside the organization, in-service training, new staff orientation, evaluating & motivating employees, the procedures for employee termination, & the procedure for reporting sexual harassment.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard due (based on Chapter 3 discussion questions).
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-Click here to access the online version of this week's SBJ. On the top toolbar click the right arrow once & read the Knicks article.
SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We began our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focussed on whether leisure time will increase or decrease in the future, & the reasons why.
HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due:
1) Will leisure time grow or decline in the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
3) What factors contributed to the leisure explosion from the 19th to 20th Century?
4) Explain how "spectatorship," "boredom," & "nonliving" are leisure-related problems.
-Notecard due (based on above discussion questions).
-Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.
TODAY:
-We began class by discussing the SBJ article about concert tours at MLB stadiums this season. Our discussion focussed on: the revenue earned by the teams, per cap, & restoration fee.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We focussed on: the advantges to recruting a candidate from within & outside the organization, in-service training, new staff orientation, evaluating & motivating employees, the procedures for employee termination, & the procedure for reporting sexual harassment.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard due (based on Chapter 3 discussion questions).
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-Click here to access the online version of this week's SBJ. On the top toolbar click the right arrow once & read the Knicks article.
SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #1.
-We began our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focussed on whether leisure time will increase or decrease in the future, & the reasons why.
HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due:
1) Will leisure time grow or decline in the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
3) What factors contributed to the leisure explosion from the 19th to 20th Century?
4) Explain how "spectatorship," "boredom," & "nonliving" are leisure-related problems.
-Notecard due (based on above discussion questions).
-Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.
Monday, September 21, 2009
MONDAY 9/27
IC212
TODAY:
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions were due (I did not collect them. Bring them to class on Wednesday).
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3: Innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Here is an interesting article about innovation.
-Notecard. Base the "homework" side on the Chapter 3 discussion questions. Discuss something else you learned from the reading & discussion questions.
-Bring the Chapter 3 discussion questions to class on Wednesday.
-The Research Topic Proposal is due on Wednesday 9/30.
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 2.30 discussion questions due (I did not collect them).
-We discussed the 2.30 discussion questions.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.35 discussion questions:
1) What is one of the most critical aspects of the employment process?
2) Explain what "negligent processing" is.
3) Explain how the "employment process" is an essential component of Human Resources law.
4) Define & explain a "hostile work environment."
5) How does the EEOC define "sexual harassment?"
6) What is the difference between a performance-based appraisal & a disciplinary-based appraisal?
7) What does OSHA stand for, & why was it established?
TODAY:
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions were due (I did not collect them. Bring them to class on Wednesday).
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3: Innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Here is an interesting article about innovation.
-Notecard. Base the "homework" side on the Chapter 3 discussion questions. Discuss something else you learned from the reading & discussion questions.
-Bring the Chapter 3 discussion questions to class on Wednesday.
-The Research Topic Proposal is due on Wednesday 9/30.
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 2.30 discussion questions due (I did not collect them).
-We discussed the 2.30 discussion questions.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.35 discussion questions:
1) What is one of the most critical aspects of the employment process?
2) Explain what "negligent processing" is.
3) Explain how the "employment process" is an essential component of Human Resources law.
4) Define & explain a "hostile work environment."
5) How does the EEOC define "sexual harassment?"
6) What is the difference between a performance-based appraisal & a disciplinary-based appraisal?
7) What does OSHA stand for, & why was it established?
Friday, September 18, 2009
FRIDAY 9/18
IC212
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We finished our Chapter 2 discussion. Our discussion focused on: the product diffusion curve, & the concept that there is never only 1 customer.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
2) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
3) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
STUDY GUIDE:
-Chapter 1:
1) Detjen's Successful Business Attributes (5).
2) Define management.
3) The 6 functions of management.
4) The US events that have caused a paradigm change in management (4).
5) Explain: "The assumptions on which businesses are being run no longer fit reality."
6) Explain the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
-Chapter 2:
1) Explain: "The results of any institution only exist on the outside."
2) The Customer Satisfaction Model.
3) Explain Push Marketing & Pull Marketing.
4) How does Medtronics exemplify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
5) The 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer.
6) Explain the Product Diffusion Curve.
7) Explain demographics & psychographics.
8) Girl Scouts primary customer? Girls Scouts secondary customer?
-Chapter 3:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We discussed the various defenses to negligence.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.31 discussion questions:
1) Explain relationship inherent in the situation.
2) Explain voluntary assumption of duty.
3) Explain duty mandated by statute.
4) Explain the 3 legal issues pertaining to emergency care.
5) Explain the attributes of proper supervision & the primary duties of supervision.
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We finished our Chapter 2 discussion. Our discussion focused on: the product diffusion curve, & the concept that there is never only 1 customer.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
2) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
3) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
STUDY GUIDE:
-Chapter 1:
1) Detjen's Successful Business Attributes (5).
2) Define management.
3) The 6 functions of management.
4) The US events that have caused a paradigm change in management (4).
5) Explain: "The assumptions on which businesses are being run no longer fit reality."
6) Explain the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
-Chapter 2:
1) Explain: "The results of any institution only exist on the outside."
2) The Customer Satisfaction Model.
3) Explain Push Marketing & Pull Marketing.
4) How does Medtronics exemplify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
5) The 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer.
6) Explain the Product Diffusion Curve.
7) Explain demographics & psychographics.
8) Girl Scouts primary customer? Girls Scouts secondary customer?
-Chapter 3:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We discussed the various defenses to negligence.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.31 discussion questions:
1) Explain relationship inherent in the situation.
2) Explain voluntary assumption of duty.
3) Explain duty mandated by statute.
4) Explain the 3 legal issues pertaining to emergency care.
5) Explain the attributes of proper supervision & the primary duties of supervision.
THURSDAY 9/17
SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on: the 2 classifications of employees, the 4 special types of employees, the 3 categories of employees, & the hiring process.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-SBJ article (page 7).
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) State & explain the 4 rules to brainstorming.
2) State & explain the categories of needs assessment information.
3) What is a Needs Assessment Survey & what are the components of a Needs Assessment Report?
4) What is the difference between standing plans & single-use plans?
SR201
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild Author's Note & Chapter 1 reading due.
-Our discussion of Chapter 1 focused on Neulinger's Paradigm, the Classical View of Leisure, the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, the Social Instrument View of Leisure, & Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions (Due Thursday):
1) Will leisure time grow or decline n the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
STUDY GUIDE:
-9/11 article.
-9 Innings From Ground Zero documentary.
-Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1.
-Sport & Society discussion:
1) The 8 reasons why we are sports fans that we discussed.
2) BIRGing & CORFing.
3) The 2 main benefits of sports that we discussed.
-Chapter 8:
1) Define: stress, stressors, esutress, distress.
2) General Adaptation Syndrome & its 3 stages.
-Chapter 9:
1) The 5 physiological benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
2) The 4 psychological benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
3) The 3 social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
-Chapter 1:
1) Define: leisure, work, personal care, recreation.
2) Be able to explain: Neulinger's Paradigm, Classical View of Leisure, Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, Social Instrument Vew of Leisure, & Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on: the 2 classifications of employees, the 4 special types of employees, the 3 categories of employees, & the hiring process.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-SBJ article (page 7).
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) State & explain the 4 rules to brainstorming.
2) State & explain the categories of needs assessment information.
3) What is a Needs Assessment Survey & what are the components of a Needs Assessment Report?
4) What is the difference between standing plans & single-use plans?
SR201
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild Author's Note & Chapter 1 reading due.
-Our discussion of Chapter 1 focused on Neulinger's Paradigm, the Classical View of Leisure, the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, the Social Instrument View of Leisure, & Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Quiz #1.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions (Due Thursday):
1) Will leisure time grow or decline n the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
STUDY GUIDE:
-9/11 article.
-9 Innings From Ground Zero documentary.
-Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1.
-Sport & Society discussion:
1) The 8 reasons why we are sports fans that we discussed.
2) BIRGing & CORFing.
3) The 2 main benefits of sports that we discussed.
-Chapter 8:
1) Define: stress, stressors, esutress, distress.
2) General Adaptation Syndrome & its 3 stages.
-Chapter 9:
1) The 5 physiological benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
2) The 4 psychological benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
3) The 3 social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter that we discussed.
-Chapter 1:
1) Define: leisure, work, personal care, recreation.
2) Be able to explain: Neulinger's Paradigm, Classical View of Leisure, Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, Social Instrument Vew of Leisure, & Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
WEDNESDAY 9/16
IC212
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We discussed Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1 will be in Monday, not Friday.
-Notecard.
-We will finish Chapter 2 & begin Chapter 3 discussion.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due Friday:
1) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
2) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
3) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
SR419
TODAY:
-We discussed the discussion questions for Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.1 discussion questions:
I) Defenses based on common law.
1) Explain primary assumption of risk.
2) Explain secondary assumption of risk.
II) Defenses based on contract law.
1) Explain waivers.
2) Explain informed consent.
3) Explain agreement to participate.
4) Explain facility leases agreements.
5) Explain equipment rental agreements.
6) Explain indemnification agreements.
III) Defenses based on statutory law.
1) Explain comparative fault.
2) Exaplin legislation-based immunity.
3) Explain procedural noncompliance.
TODAY:
-Notecard due.
-We discussed Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1 will be in Monday, not Friday.
-Notecard.
-We will finish Chapter 2 & begin Chapter 3 discussion.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due Friday:
1) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
2) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
3) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
SR419
TODAY:
-We discussed the discussion questions for Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2.1 discussion questions:
I) Defenses based on common law.
1) Explain primary assumption of risk.
2) Explain secondary assumption of risk.
II) Defenses based on contract law.
1) Explain waivers.
2) Explain informed consent.
3) Explain agreement to participate.
4) Explain facility leases agreements.
5) Explain equipment rental agreements.
6) Explain indemnification agreements.
III) Defenses based on statutory law.
1) Explain comparative fault.
2) Exaplin legislation-based immunity.
3) Explain procedural noncompliance.
TUESDAY 9/15
SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the importance of facility management & leadership.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?2) Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
-Read SbJ article, "Big-Name Concert Tours...," on page 7.
SR201
TODAY:
-Your Into The Wild blog URL was due.
-We discussed Chapters 8 & 9. Our discussion focused on the physiological, psychological, & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure?
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure?
6) Explain the view of Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
-Read Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the importance of facility management & leadership.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?2) Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
-Read SbJ article, "Big-Name Concert Tours...," on page 7.
SR201
TODAY:
-Your Into The Wild blog URL was due.
-We discussed Chapters 8 & 9. Our discussion focused on the physiological, psychological, & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure?
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure?
6) Explain the view of Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
-Read Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1
Monday, September 14, 2009
MONDAY 9/14
IC212
TODAY:
-We never talked about Kanye's crazy ass at the VMA's,
-We began our discussion of Chapter 2. We focused on the reasons why the customer is "in the driver's seat." Things like more competition amongst businesses, technology, & the demand for quality were all talked about as reasons why businesses want to hear input from their customers.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Discussion questions:
1) Drucker says that "there is never only one customer." What does he mean? How do the Girl Scouts of America fit into this?
2) Pick a company and identify its core customer demographic (who accounts for a majority of the company's sales?) Then identify a secondary customer market.
SR419
TODAY:
-We divided into 4 groups & assigned Chapter 2 discussion questions to each. These groups will be leading discussion on Wednesday.
Group 1: Jim, Logan, Brandon B, Dan
-Explain negligence.
-Explain duty.
Group 2: Brandon W, Trevor, Jason, Jeff L
-Explain breach of duty.
-Explain proximate
Group 3: Katie, Kyle, Kelly
-Explain damage.
-Explain employees.
Group 4: Steve, Cole, Jeff M
-Explain administrative/supervisory personnel
-Explain the corporate entuty.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Chapter 2.21 discussion questions (due Friday):
I) Defenses based on common law.
1) Explain primary assumption of risk.
2) Explain secondary assumption of risk.
II) Defenses based on contract law.
1) Explain waivers.
2) Explain informed consent.
3) Explain agreement to participate.
4) Explain facility leases agreements.
5) Explain equipment rental agreements.
6) Explain indemnification agreements.
III) Defenses based on statutory law.
1) Explain comparative fault.
2) Exaplin legislation-based immunity.
3) Explain procedural noncompliance.
TODAY:
-We never talked about Kanye's crazy ass at the VMA's,
-We began our discussion of Chapter 2. We focused on the reasons why the customer is "in the driver's seat." Things like more competition amongst businesses, technology, & the demand for quality were all talked about as reasons why businesses want to hear input from their customers.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Discussion questions:
1) Drucker says that "there is never only one customer." What does he mean? How do the Girl Scouts of America fit into this?
2) Pick a company and identify its core customer demographic (who accounts for a majority of the company's sales?) Then identify a secondary customer market.
SR419
TODAY:
-We divided into 4 groups & assigned Chapter 2 discussion questions to each. These groups will be leading discussion on Wednesday.
Group 1: Jim, Logan, Brandon B, Dan
-Explain negligence.
-Explain duty.
Group 2: Brandon W, Trevor, Jason, Jeff L
-Explain breach of duty.
-Explain proximate
Group 3: Katie, Kyle, Kelly
-Explain damage.
-Explain employees.
Group 4: Steve, Cole, Jeff M
-Explain administrative/supervisory personnel
-Explain the corporate entuty.
HOMEWORK:
-No notecard.
-Chapter 2.21 discussion questions (due Friday):
I) Defenses based on common law.
1) Explain primary assumption of risk.
2) Explain secondary assumption of risk.
II) Defenses based on contract law.
1) Explain waivers.
2) Explain informed consent.
3) Explain agreement to participate.
4) Explain facility leases agreements.
5) Explain equipment rental agreements.
6) Explain indemnification agreements.
III) Defenses based on statutory law.
1) Explain comparative fault.
2) Exaplin legislation-based immunity.
3) Explain procedural noncompliance.
Friday, September 11, 2009
FRIDAY 9/11
IC212
TODAY:
-I collected notecards & Chapter 1 discussion questions.
-We discussed the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution, & how each front contributed to a paradigm change in the way businesses do business in the 21st Century.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 2.
-Complete the following discussion questions.
1) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
2) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
3) Why is identifying noncustomers important?
4) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers needs?
SR419
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard & Chapter 1 discussion questions.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 2.10, 2.11, 2.12.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the concept of negligence.
2) What are the 4 elements of negligence? Explain each.
3) What are the 3 categories of parties that may be liable in a given situation? Explain each.
TODAY:
-I collected notecards & Chapter 1 discussion questions.
-We discussed the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution, & how each front contributed to a paradigm change in the way businesses do business in the 21st Century.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 2.
-Complete the following discussion questions.
1) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
2) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
3) Why is identifying noncustomers important?
4) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers needs?
SR419
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard & Chapter 1 discussion questions.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 2.10, 2.11, 2.12.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the concept of negligence.
2) What are the 4 elements of negligence? Explain each.
3) What are the 3 categories of parties that may be liable in a given situation? Explain each.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
THURSDAY 9/10
SR368
TODAY:
-We finished wathcing the documentary, One Day in September.
-I collected notecards, both sets of Chapter 1 discussion questions, & the questions sheet for the documentary.
-We discussed the security issues & poor decision making from the 1972 Olympics. We also discussed the impact of 9/11 on sports/recreation facility management. The discussion was rather flat. I expect more out of a 300 level class.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Review Chapter 1. We will discuss this chapter on Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 2 (this is the homework you will write about on your notecard).
-Complete Chapter 2 discussion questions (due Thursday):
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
2) Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
SR201
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard & Chapter 9 discussion questions.
-We discussed why sports are so engrained in American culture. We also discussed how sports helped America heal after 9/11. We had a good discussion. Keep it up!
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard (from Chapter 1 reading).
-Create your Into The Wild blog. E-mail me the URL before Tuesday's class.
-Review Chapters 8 & 9. We will discuss them on Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Complete the following Chapter 1 discussion questions (due Thursday):
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure?
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure?
6) Explain the view of Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
TODAY:
-We finished wathcing the documentary, One Day in September.
-I collected notecards, both sets of Chapter 1 discussion questions, & the questions sheet for the documentary.
-We discussed the security issues & poor decision making from the 1972 Olympics. We also discussed the impact of 9/11 on sports/recreation facility management. The discussion was rather flat. I expect more out of a 300 level class.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Review Chapter 1. We will discuss this chapter on Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 2 (this is the homework you will write about on your notecard).
-Complete Chapter 2 discussion questions (due Thursday):
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
2) Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
SR201
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard & Chapter 9 discussion questions.
-We discussed why sports are so engrained in American culture. We also discussed how sports helped America heal after 9/11. We had a good discussion. Keep it up!
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard (from Chapter 1 reading).
-Create your Into The Wild blog. E-mail me the URL before Tuesday's class.
-Review Chapters 8 & 9. We will discuss them on Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Complete the following Chapter 1 discussion questions (due Thursday):
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure?
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure?
6) Explain the view of Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class?
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
WEDNESDAY 9/9
IC212
TODAY:
-Another good discussion today. Keep participating!
-We discussed the "Detjen attributes to a successful business." We also discussed what the term "management" means, & what has caused management to change.
-In addition to you learning something today; I also learned something. Kate can be spelled, Kait, like rain.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Only 1 additional discussion question:
1) Does a manager have to be a leader?
-All previous discussion questions are due on Friday:
-In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
-What is management?
-How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
- "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
-Explain the Silent Revolution.
-What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR419
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the types of laws & the legal system.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 1.1 & 1.2 discussion questions due on Friday.
-No additional discussion questions.
TODAY:
-Another good discussion today. Keep participating!
-We discussed the "Detjen attributes to a successful business." We also discussed what the term "management" means, & what has caused management to change.
-In addition to you learning something today; I also learned something. Kate can be spelled, Kait, like rain.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Only 1 additional discussion question:
1) Does a manager have to be a leader?
-All previous discussion questions are due on Friday:
-In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
-What is management?
-How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
- "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
-Explain the Silent Revolution.
-What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR419
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the types of laws & the legal system.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Chapter 1.1 & 1.2 discussion questions due on Friday.
-No additional discussion questions.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
TUESDAY 9/8
SR368
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard, course contract, & SBJ order form.
-We began watching the documentary, One Day in September. I handed out a question sheet to go along with the film.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-The discussion questions that were due today will be collected on Thursday.
-The questions sheet that goes with the documentary will be collected on Thursday.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
SR201
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard, course contract, and Chapter 8 & 9-11 article discussion questions.
-We watched the documentary, Nine Innings From Ground Zero. We will discuss the film on Thursday.
HOMEWORK:
**Please make sure your homework assignments meet the criteria stated below. You will not receive credit for homework assignments that you submit not meeting the criteria.
1) Submitted in class when I collect it. I do not accept it late.
2) Typed & printed, not handritten for e-mailed.
3) Stapled when more than 1 page.
Due Thursday:
-Notecard.
-Answer the following Chapter 9 discussion questions:
1) State & explain the 5 main physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
2) State & explain the 4 main psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
3) State & explain the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard, course contract, & SBJ order form.
-We began watching the documentary, One Day in September. I handed out a question sheet to go along with the film.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-The discussion questions that were due today will be collected on Thursday.
-The questions sheet that goes with the documentary will be collected on Thursday.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
SR201
TODAY:
-I collected the notecard, course contract, and Chapter 8 & 9-11 article discussion questions.
-We watched the documentary, Nine Innings From Ground Zero. We will discuss the film on Thursday.
HOMEWORK:
**Please make sure your homework assignments meet the criteria stated below. You will not receive credit for homework assignments that you submit not meeting the criteria.
1) Submitted in class when I collect it. I do not accept it late.
2) Typed & printed, not handritten for e-mailed.
3) Stapled when more than 1 page.
Due Thursday:
-Notecard.
-Answer the following Chapter 9 discussion questions:
1) State & explain the 5 main physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
2) State & explain the 4 main psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
3) State & explain the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.
Monday, September 7, 2009
MONDAY 9/7
IC212
TODAY:
-Notecards & course contracts were collected.
-We discussed "successful" companies & what, in your opinion, makes them successful. Very good first discussion. A lot of people contributed. Keep it up.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecards.
-Bring with you to class on Wednesday the discussion questions that were due today.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
2) Explain the Silent Revolution.
3) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecards were collected.
-We discussed the pros & cons, from an NFL owner's standpoint, of signing Michael Vick.
HOMEWORK:
-Bring to class on Wednesday the 1.10 discussion questions that were due today.
-Answer the following 1.20 discussion questions:
1) Expalin the following legal resources available to the researcher: primary sources, secondary sources, research tools.
2) Explain each of the 6 steps to conducting legal research.
TODAY:
-Notecards & course contracts were collected.
-We discussed "successful" companies & what, in your opinion, makes them successful. Very good first discussion. A lot of people contributed. Keep it up.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecards.
-Bring with you to class on Wednesday the discussion questions that were due today.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
2) Explain the Silent Revolution.
3) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR419
TODAY:
-Notecards were collected.
-We discussed the pros & cons, from an NFL owner's standpoint, of signing Michael Vick.
HOMEWORK:
-Bring to class on Wednesday the 1.10 discussion questions that were due today.
-Answer the following 1.20 discussion questions:
1) Expalin the following legal resources available to the researcher: primary sources, secondary sources, research tools.
2) Explain each of the 6 steps to conducting legal research.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
FRIDAY 9/4
IC212
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign course contract.
-Read this article about Peter Drucker.
-Read Drucker Chapter 1.
-Answer the following questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) What is management?
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
SR419
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the different types of laws.
2) What is the general procedure by which a bill becomes law?
3) What are the 2 fundamental principles of common law? Explain each.
4) Explain the 3 basic judicial systems.
5) Title IX. What does the law state? What is the 3-prong test of compliance? What are some controversies surrounding the law? What are your personal feelings about the law?
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign course contract.
-Read this article about Peter Drucker.
-Read Drucker Chapter 1.
-Answer the following questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) What is management?
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
SR419
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the different types of laws.
2) What is the general procedure by which a bill becomes law?
3) What are the 2 fundamental principles of common law? Explain each.
4) Explain the 3 basic judicial systems.
5) Title IX. What does the law state? What is the 3-prong test of compliance? What are some controversies surrounding the law? What are your personal feelings about the law?
THURSDAY 9/03
SR368
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Complete notecard.
-Complete SBJ order forms.
-Sign course contract.
-Please click on this link & read from "Security For Sports Events After The Attacks Of September 11" on page 173 to the bottom of page 177.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) What traits does a manager need to possess in order to be a successful leader?
2) What does a leader need to be able to do?
3) How can you learn to be a more effective leader?
4) The textbook states that leaders are not managers. But, are managers leader? Why/why not?
5) What were the immediate steps taken by sports facility managers post 9/11?
6) What precautions were made regarding terrorism at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City & the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego?
7) How does the Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool evaluate stadium security plans?
SR201
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign course contract.
-Complete notecard.
-Read Chapter 8.
-Read 9/11 article. Here is the link to the article if you do not have the handout.
-Read over the assignment directions for the Into The Wild blog assignment.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
Chapter 8
1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress
2) Explain Selye's Stress Definition.
3) Explain the stages of GAS.
9/11 Article
1) How did sports help in the healing process for America after 9/11?
2) Why are sports such an important part of American culture?
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Complete notecard.
-Complete SBJ order forms.
-Sign course contract.
-Please click on this link & read from "Security For Sports Events After The Attacks Of September 11" on page 173 to the bottom of page 177.
-Read Chapter 1.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) What traits does a manager need to possess in order to be a successful leader?
2) What does a leader need to be able to do?
3) How can you learn to be a more effective leader?
4) The textbook states that leaders are not managers. But, are managers leader? Why/why not?
5) What were the immediate steps taken by sports facility managers post 9/11?
6) What precautions were made regarding terrorism at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City & the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego?
7) How does the Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool evaluate stadium security plans?
SR201
TODAY:
-Course introduction continued.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign course contract.
-Complete notecard.
-Read Chapter 8.
-Read 9/11 article. Here is the link to the article if you do not have the handout.
-Read over the assignment directions for the Into The Wild blog assignment.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
Chapter 8
1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress
2) Explain Selye's Stress Definition.
3) Explain the stages of GAS.
9/11 Article
1) How did sports help in the healing process for America after 9/11?
2) Why are sports such an important part of American culture?
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
WEDNESDAY 9/2
IC212
TODAY:
It was good to meet & learn a little bit about you all. I look forward to a fun semester.
HOMEWORK:
-Buy the books!
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT.
-Complete your first notecard assignment:
Side 1: Explain 1 thing you learned from today's class.
Side 2: Explain 1 thing you learned from the homework. Also, state why you think Facebook is so successful.
SR419
TODAY:
It was good to see some old faces, & meet some new ones. I look forward to a fun semester.
HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook.
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Answer the following questions:
1) Did the NFL make the correct decision regarding the new Cowboys stadium video board?
2) If you were an NFL team owner would you have signed Michael Vick?
TODAY:
It was good to meet & learn a little bit about you all. I look forward to a fun semester.
HOMEWORK:
-Buy the books!
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT.
-Complete your first notecard assignment:
Side 1: Explain 1 thing you learned from today's class.
Side 2: Explain 1 thing you learned from the homework. Also, state why you think Facebook is so successful.
SR419
TODAY:
It was good to see some old faces, & meet some new ones. I look forward to a fun semester.
HOMEWORK:
-Buy the textbook.
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Answer the following questions:
1) Did the NFL make the correct decision regarding the new Cowboys stadium video board?
2) If you were an NFL team owner would you have signed Michael Vick?
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