FRIDAY 1/20

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Travis Champagne will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Where is the Presidential primary occurring on Saturday & what Republican candidates are left?
-Download & read the syllabus.  It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Follow these instructions for subscribing to the Sports Business Journal.
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2) Select a subscription: SportsBusiness Journal- 12 weeks.
3) Delivery method for SBJ: Home Delivery.
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6) Create a password for online access.
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8) Click subscribe.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Each sport event & facility has has specific what associated with it?
2) How much $ did the US spend on new sport facilities in 2008?
3) What % more does it cost to upgrade most facilities to meet modern-day standards than it does to build new ones?
4) When & where was the first university sport management program established?
5) What are the 2 largest trends facing facility managers?
6)  Define "sustainability."
7) What year was the first Earth Day held?
8) How is a "green facility" defined?
9) Who established standards for green facilities?
10) What does "LEED" stand for?
11) What was the first LEED-certified professional stadium?
12) What did NFL officials implement in 2005 due to concerns over NFL stadiums being terrorist targets?
13) What facility hosted the first NHL Winter Classic in 2008?

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Alyssa Bergquist will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Download & read the syllabus.  It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Read this article about Peter Drucker & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What term is Drucker credited with coining?
2)What is Drucker's true legacy?
3) Where was Drucker born?
4) Where did Drucker earn his doctorate?
5) What corporation did Drucker spend 2 year studying in the 1940's?
6) What university's management school was named in Drucker's honor in 1987?
7) What view is central to Drucker's philosophy?
8) What was Drucker awarded in July 2002?
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions (1-3 are due on Monday & 4-10 are due next Wednesday):
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, what has caused management to evolve 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?"

MN371
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Download & read the syllabus.  It can be found on CampusWeb.
-Click here to take a personality test.  Print the results & bring to class on Monday.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions.  Do not look up any of these answers. Answer what you know, or think you know.
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?