TUESDAY 5/31

IC212
TODAY:
-It was nice meeting all of you today. I am looking forward to a fun, and short 4 week semester.
-I handed out the course syllabus. It is also posted on CampusWeb.
-We spent the class period going through personal introductions to get to know one another. I went over expectations for the next 4 weeks.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class tomorrow with any questions that you may have.
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what organization is successful? In your opinion, what makes the organization successful?
2) In your own words (do not look in a dictionary) define "management."
3) In your opinion why has management evolved in the US?
4) What is the Silent Revolution?
5) Summarize what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
6) What are the 3 fastest-growing consumer purchases today?
7) Home Depot passed all its logistics issues off to what company?
8) What innovative group in northern California is trying to find a cure for multiple sclerosis?
9) In Druker's opinion, how did the Americans win the Gulf War in 1991? In his opinion, how will the war on terrorism be won?
10) What does the author mean when she states, "in the 21st century, businesses exist in a Lego world?"