SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 11-16 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on tickets as a source of provate revenue for facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Travis Champagne will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-There is no new homework due for Friday. I will assign SBJ articles on Friday that we will discuss next Monday.
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 7 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on employee motivation. To illustrate this point, we did a group activity called The Candle Problem.
HOMEWORK:
-Kate McDonald will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions due.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 4-6 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on competitive advantage.
HOMEWORK:
-Jimmy McInnis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The BUAB Chapter 4 discussion questions that were posted on Monday are due on Friday.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
TUESDAY 2/28
SR338
TODAY:
-Article discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 1 & 2 were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on dietary habits.
HOMEWORK:
-Calvin will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
3) What is yo-yo dieting & why is it bad?
4) Define the following eating disorders:
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Emotional eating
5) Define each of the 3 basic components of the total daily energy requirement.
6) When diet is combined with exercise, close to 100% of the weight loss is in the form of what?
7) What is ghrelin & leptin?
8) On the average, starting at age 25, the typical American gains how many pounds of weight per year?
TODAY:
-Article discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 1 & 2 were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on dietary habits.
HOMEWORK:
-Calvin will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
3) What is yo-yo dieting & why is it bad?
4) Define the following eating disorders:
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Emotional eating
5) Define each of the 3 basic components of the total daily energy requirement.
6) When diet is combined with exercise, close to 100% of the weight loss is in the form of what?
7) What is ghrelin & leptin?
8) On the average, starting at age 25, the typical American gains how many pounds of weight per year?
Monday, February 27, 2012
MONDAY 2/27
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We discussed the SBJ articles that were due last Friday.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on starting a conversation about the various private revenue sources available to sports/entertainment facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5Discussion Questions:
11) What is one of the most important revenue sources for most facilities?
12) One of the critical components of maximizing the answer to Question 11 is to police the facility for illegal sales of what?
13) What can sport & entertainment facilities provide a sponsor access to?
14) What was the company, team, & year the first time a company agreed to pay to have its name attached to a professional sport facility?
15) What was the issue with San Francisco's Candlestick Park agreeing to naming rights?
16) What was the issue with the Houston Astros selling the name rights to its stadium?
IC212
TODAY:
Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the relationship between managers & employees.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What 3 characteristics did Drucker define as being unique to a CEO?
2) In the story box on page 248 Frances Hesselbein, CEO of The Girls Scouts, states that "leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do." What does she mean?
3) How did Frank Weise, CEO of Cott Beverage, import his personality on the company when he took over? (Story box starting on page 251.)
4) How did Richard Block, president of AGI, have an impact on the actions of the company after touring the company's largest plant in Melrose Park, Illinois? (Story box on page 256.)
5) What does Drucker mean by, "Each of us is a CEO?"
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on convergent & divergent thinking.
HOMEWORK:
-Brendan McCarron will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following textbook Chapter 3 Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
4) What are the 3 ways that a clearly defined vision helps a company?
5) What is a mission statement? What are the main elements of a mission statement?
6) What is FPU's mission statement? How well do we follow it?
-Read BUAB Chapter Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What type of ales are becoming a more popular segment of the high-end beer category?
2) What is the name of the Dogfish Head Belgian-style white beer made with with lemongrass & chunks of dried organic oranges?
3) What are some of the advantages to staring Dogfish Head as a brewpub instead of a microbrewery?
4) Dogfish Head's mission statement came from what author?
5) What % of the restaurants that open today fail within 5 years?
6) What is AB-InBev's market share of domestic beer sales?
7) Why do the big breweries use corn instead of barley to brew their beer?
8) According to Sam, what is the most important goal in life?
9) What is the #1 reason small companies go out of business?
10) The average brewpub utilizes brewing equipment that makes about how many barrels of beer in every batch?
11) The average cost of a new brewing system that will yield about 20 kegs per batch is what?
12) Sam's first brewing equipment could only make what kind of beer?
13) Dogfish Head brewed over how many styles of beer in their first year in business?
14) Dogfish Head averages over how many visitors to its Milton, DE production brewery?
15) What did Dogfish Head make for the first time in 1999?
16) What is the name of the answer to Question 15?
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We discussed the SBJ articles that were due last Friday.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on starting a conversation about the various private revenue sources available to sports/entertainment facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5Discussion Questions:
11) What is one of the most important revenue sources for most facilities?
12) One of the critical components of maximizing the answer to Question 11 is to police the facility for illegal sales of what?
13) What can sport & entertainment facilities provide a sponsor access to?
14) What was the company, team, & year the first time a company agreed to pay to have its name attached to a professional sport facility?
15) What was the issue with San Francisco's Candlestick Park agreeing to naming rights?
16) What was the issue with the Houston Astros selling the name rights to its stadium?
IC212
TODAY:
Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the relationship between managers & employees.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What 3 characteristics did Drucker define as being unique to a CEO?
2) In the story box on page 248 Frances Hesselbein, CEO of The Girls Scouts, states that "leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do." What does she mean?
3) How did Frank Weise, CEO of Cott Beverage, import his personality on the company when he took over? (Story box starting on page 251.)
4) How did Richard Block, president of AGI, have an impact on the actions of the company after touring the company's largest plant in Melrose Park, Illinois? (Story box on page 256.)
5) What does Drucker mean by, "Each of us is a CEO?"
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on convergent & divergent thinking.
HOMEWORK:
-Brendan McCarron will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following textbook Chapter 3 Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
4) What are the 3 ways that a clearly defined vision helps a company?
5) What is a mission statement? What are the main elements of a mission statement?
6) What is FPU's mission statement? How well do we follow it?
-Read BUAB Chapter Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What type of ales are becoming a more popular segment of the high-end beer category?
2) What is the name of the Dogfish Head Belgian-style white beer made with with lemongrass & chunks of dried organic oranges?
3) What are some of the advantages to staring Dogfish Head as a brewpub instead of a microbrewery?
4) Dogfish Head's mission statement came from what author?
5) What % of the restaurants that open today fail within 5 years?
6) What is AB-InBev's market share of domestic beer sales?
7) Why do the big breweries use corn instead of barley to brew their beer?
8) According to Sam, what is the most important goal in life?
9) What is the #1 reason small companies go out of business?
10) The average brewpub utilizes brewing equipment that makes about how many barrels of beer in every batch?
11) The average cost of a new brewing system that will yield about 20 kegs per batch is what?
12) Sam's first brewing equipment could only make what kind of beer?
13) Dogfish Head brewed over how many styles of beer in their first year in business?
14) Dogfish Head averages over how many visitors to its Milton, DE production brewery?
15) What did Dogfish Head make for the first time in 1999?
16) What is the name of the answer to Question 15?
Friday, February 24, 2012
FRIDAY 2/24
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the psychic benefits that sport organizations provide.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-We did not get to discuss the s SBJ articles that were due for today, so we will discuss them first thing on Monday.
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the goal of any facility manager?
2) What is the lifeblood of sport & entertainment facilities?
3) What is the most important marketing concept that any business should remember?
4) What are mini-plans?
5) What reasons are a season ticket beneficial to the organization?
6) What does the underground luxury suites at The Palace of Auburn Hills lack?
7) What do club seats offer the patron?
8) What is often the most important revenue source for many facilities?
9) What is a per cap analysis?
10) What do some teams charge fans in addition to the fee for entering the parking lot?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We discussed Drucker Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on brainstorming, the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making, & collaboration.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley McCormack will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-What are HUD glasses?
-The Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions that I assigned on Wednesday are due on Monday.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 4-7 were due.
-BUAB Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on examples of creativity/innovation in the beer industry and barriers to creativity.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "intellectual capital" and explain its 3 components.
2) Define "competitive advantage" and explain Whole Foods' strategy for achieving competitive advantage.
3) Explain the 4 aspects of their businesses that entrepreneurs should examine to define their companies' competitive advantages.
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the psychic benefits that sport organizations provide.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-We did not get to discuss the s SBJ articles that were due for today, so we will discuss them first thing on Monday.
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the goal of any facility manager?
2) What is the lifeblood of sport & entertainment facilities?
3) What is the most important marketing concept that any business should remember?
4) What are mini-plans?
5) What reasons are a season ticket beneficial to the organization?
6) What does the underground luxury suites at The Palace of Auburn Hills lack?
7) What do club seats offer the patron?
8) What is often the most important revenue source for many facilities?
9) What is a per cap analysis?
10) What do some teams charge fans in addition to the fee for entering the parking lot?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We discussed Drucker Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on brainstorming, the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making, & collaboration.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley McCormack will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-What are HUD glasses?
-The Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions that I assigned on Wednesday are due on Monday.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 4-7 were due.
-BUAB Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on examples of creativity/innovation in the beer industry and barriers to creativity.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "intellectual capital" and explain its 3 components.
2) Define "competitive advantage" and explain Whole Foods' strategy for achieving competitive advantage.
3) Explain the 4 aspects of their businesses that entrepreneurs should examine to define their companies' competitive advantages.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
THURSDAY 2/23
SR338
TODAY:
-Supersize Me discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the documentary Supersize Me. I posted the lecture notes on CampusWeb.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the article "Obesity in America: What's Driving the Epidemic?" & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How many American adults out of 3 are now overweight or obese?
2) What are the most obvious consequences of obesity?
3) Out of every 10 American deaths, how many are the result of obesity & overweight?
4) What does obesity & overweight issues cost our society every year?
5) What % of job in 2010 required at least moderate physical activity?
6) The average American man is burning how many fewer calories today than he did in the 1960's?
7) What % of adults get enough exercise?
8) What % of his waking hours does the average American spend sitting down?
9) What is "sedentary work?"
10) An ACS study found that what can be hazardous to your health?
11) TV watching has been linked to an increased risk of what disease?
12) What 2 things account for the rise in caloric intake of Americans?
13) What make the single largest contribution to the caloric glut?
14) Sleeping less than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
15) Sleeping more than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
16) How many drinks for a man is considered moderate drinking?
17) What can moderate drinking reduce the risk of?
18) One drink a day can lead to how many pounds gained over a year?
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What are the health consequences of obesity (not the ones in the box. Look at the paragraph that start at the bottom of page 133 "The American Heart Association...)?
TODAY:
-Supersize Me discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the documentary Supersize Me. I posted the lecture notes on CampusWeb.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the article "Obesity in America: What's Driving the Epidemic?" & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How many American adults out of 3 are now overweight or obese?
2) What are the most obvious consequences of obesity?
3) Out of every 10 American deaths, how many are the result of obesity & overweight?
4) What does obesity & overweight issues cost our society every year?
5) What % of job in 2010 required at least moderate physical activity?
6) The average American man is burning how many fewer calories today than he did in the 1960's?
7) What % of adults get enough exercise?
8) What % of his waking hours does the average American spend sitting down?
9) What is "sedentary work?"
10) An ACS study found that what can be hazardous to your health?
11) TV watching has been linked to an increased risk of what disease?
12) What 2 things account for the rise in caloric intake of Americans?
13) What make the single largest contribution to the caloric glut?
14) Sleeping less than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
15) Sleeping more than how many hours a day can lead to weight gain?
16) How many drinks for a man is considered moderate drinking?
17) What can moderate drinking reduce the risk of?
18) One drink a day can lead to how many pounds gained over a year?
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What are the health consequences of obesity (not the ones in the box. Look at the paragraph that start at the bottom of page 133 "The American Heart Association...)?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
WEDNESDAY 2/22
SR368
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the various types of taxes used to fund professional sport ffacilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Colby Smith will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 13-19 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 3: "Bobcats Go Off The Court..."
1) The Charlotte Bobcats are the first NBA team this year to do what?
2) What is the "Cats365" plan?
3) Who is the "Cats365" plan being offered to?
4) What are the categories of the 5 pillars of outside activities?
5) What can the Bobcats, & other teams like the Bobcats, not market to drive season ticket sales?
6) What does the Bobcats full-season-ticket base stand at right now?
7) Coming into this season, what was the Bobcats season-ticket renewal rate?
8) Through February 9, what was the NBA average attendance per game?
9) Through February 9, what was the Bobcats average attendance per game?
B) Page 8: "Soccer Venues On Concert Calendar"
1) What is the Soccer Stadium Alliance?
2) What singer did the Columbus Crew lose to Nationwide Arena?
3) What did the Soccer Stadium Alliance hire Donnie Frizzell to do?
4) What musical acts are looking to do a soccer stadium tour?
5) What tour is Roger Waters taking to 8 stadiums?
6) What is one sticking point with stadium concert deals for agents & promoters?
7) What does it cost to install floor cover at the Columbus Crew field?
C) Page 14: "Mitchell & Ness..."
1) What is Mitchell & Ness known for making?
2) What is the Philly MarketPlace?
3) How long has Mitchell & Ness been in business?
4) The store will sell merchandise from Philly pro teams & what 2 schools?
5) The product mix will be 80% Mitchell & Ness throwback items & what 2 modern-day apparel producers?
6) How many Mitchell & Ness locations are in Philadelphia?
7) Outside Philly, Mitchell & Ness has in-venue presence at what 2 stadiums?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion about the group survival activity that we started last Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The following Drucker Chapter 5 Discussion Questions will be due next Monday:
1) What 3 questions should everyone in an organization be able to answer "yes" to?
2) How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people(employees) first into practice?
3) Between 1987 & 2000, Alcoa's lost workday rate fell from 1.87 days to how many?
4) In 2005 how many times better than the national average was Alcoa's lost workday rate?
5) In your opinion, what is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
6) In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?
7) What is Whole Foods method for successfully finding the right people?
8) What are Drucker's 5 rules for hiring people? (They are listed in the box.)
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on creativity & innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Chris Jablonski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read BUAB Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How many states does Dogfish Head distribute to?
2) What's the difference between most big breweries tap handles & Dogfish Head's?
3) What was the problem with the bottles labeled "recork?"
4) At the very least, creating a business takes 2 people. Who are they?
5) Sam advises all businesspeople to maintain at least one what?
6) What is the name of Sam's hip-hop group that he started with one of Dogfish Head's brewers?
7) What are the names of Sam's hip-hop group's 2 albums?
-The following textbook Chapter 2 Discussion Questions are due on Friday:
4) Summarize each of the 7 steps in the creative process.
5) Explain the difference between left & right brain thinking.
6) Explain the difference between convergent & divergent thinking.
7) Summarize/Explain the following techniques for improving the creative process:
A) Brainstorming
B) Mind-Mapping
C) TRIZ
D) Rapid Prototyping
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the various types of taxes used to fund professional sport ffacilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Colby Smith will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 13-19 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 3: "Bobcats Go Off The Court..."
1) The Charlotte Bobcats are the first NBA team this year to do what?
2) What is the "Cats365" plan?
3) Who is the "Cats365" plan being offered to?
4) What are the categories of the 5 pillars of outside activities?
5) What can the Bobcats, & other teams like the Bobcats, not market to drive season ticket sales?
6) What does the Bobcats full-season-ticket base stand at right now?
7) Coming into this season, what was the Bobcats season-ticket renewal rate?
8) Through February 9, what was the NBA average attendance per game?
9) Through February 9, what was the Bobcats average attendance per game?
B) Page 8: "Soccer Venues On Concert Calendar"
1) What is the Soccer Stadium Alliance?
2) What singer did the Columbus Crew lose to Nationwide Arena?
3) What did the Soccer Stadium Alliance hire Donnie Frizzell to do?
4) What musical acts are looking to do a soccer stadium tour?
5) What tour is Roger Waters taking to 8 stadiums?
6) What is one sticking point with stadium concert deals for agents & promoters?
7) What does it cost to install floor cover at the Columbus Crew field?
C) Page 14: "Mitchell & Ness..."
1) What is Mitchell & Ness known for making?
2) What is the Philly MarketPlace?
3) How long has Mitchell & Ness been in business?
4) The store will sell merchandise from Philly pro teams & what 2 schools?
5) The product mix will be 80% Mitchell & Ness throwback items & what 2 modern-day apparel producers?
6) How many Mitchell & Ness locations are in Philadelphia?
7) Outside Philly, Mitchell & Ness has in-venue presence at what 2 stadiums?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion about the group survival activity that we started last Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The following Drucker Chapter 5 Discussion Questions will be due next Monday:
1) What 3 questions should everyone in an organization be able to answer "yes" to?
2) How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people(employees) first into practice?
3) Between 1987 & 2000, Alcoa's lost workday rate fell from 1.87 days to how many?
4) In 2005 how many times better than the national average was Alcoa's lost workday rate?
5) In your opinion, what is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
6) In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?
7) What is Whole Foods method for successfully finding the right people?
8) What are Drucker's 5 rules for hiring people? (They are listed in the box.)
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on creativity & innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Chris Jablonski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read BUAB Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How many states does Dogfish Head distribute to?
2) What's the difference between most big breweries tap handles & Dogfish Head's?
3) What was the problem with the bottles labeled "recork?"
4) At the very least, creating a business takes 2 people. Who are they?
5) Sam advises all businesspeople to maintain at least one what?
6) What is the name of Sam's hip-hop group that he started with one of Dogfish Head's brewers?
7) What are the names of Sam's hip-hop group's 2 albums?
-The following textbook Chapter 2 Discussion Questions are due on Friday:
4) Summarize each of the 7 steps in the creative process.
5) Explain the difference between left & right brain thinking.
6) Explain the difference between convergent & divergent thinking.
7) Summarize/Explain the following techniques for improving the creative process:
A) Brainstorming
B) Mind-Mapping
C) TRIZ
D) Rapid Prototyping
Friday, February 17, 2012
FRIDAY 2/17
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 12-17 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the history of professional sport financing.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Richer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-I decided not to assign any homework for Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We finished discussing Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on finishing talking about the 7 key sources of opportunities.
-We introduced Drucker Chapter 4 by doing a group activity. We will have to wait until next Wednesday to see which group would survive.
HOMEWORK:
-Jimmy Zeizer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No homework for Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend!
MN371
TODAY:
-Thanks for the coffee!
-BUAB Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-You selected groups & I handed out the assignment outline for the group project.
-We did a group activity to introduce the topic of Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Fleming will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define and explain the differences between creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
2) State & summarize the 10 barriers to creativity.
3) State & summarize the 7 steps in the creative process.
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 12-17 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the history of professional sport financing.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Richer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-I decided not to assign any homework for Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We finished discussing Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on finishing talking about the 7 key sources of opportunities.
-We introduced Drucker Chapter 4 by doing a group activity. We will have to wait until next Wednesday to see which group would survive.
HOMEWORK:
-Jimmy Zeizer will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No homework for Wednesday. Enjoy the long weekend!
MN371
TODAY:
-Thanks for the coffee!
-BUAB Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-You selected groups & I handed out the assignment outline for the group project.
-We did a group activity to introduce the topic of Chapter 2.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Fleming will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define and explain the differences between creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
2) State & summarize the 10 barriers to creativity.
3) State & summarize the 7 steps in the creative process.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
TUESDAY 2/16
SR338
TODAY:
-Articles & discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on vitamins, minerals, & water.
-We discussed the 2 articles.
-We began watching the documentary Supersize Me. I handed out discussion questions that are to be answered while watching the film.
-Here is the link to the documentary on youtube. Supersize Me
HOMEWORK:
-Karissa Forzese will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-I was originally going to assign discussion questions for Chapter 4. I am going to hold off on assigning those now & instead want you to concentrate on answering the Supersize Me discussion questions.
TODAY:
-Articles & discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on vitamins, minerals, & water.
-We discussed the 2 articles.
-We began watching the documentary Supersize Me. I handed out discussion questions that are to be answered while watching the film.
-Here is the link to the documentary on youtube. Supersize Me
HOMEWORK:
-Karissa Forzese will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-I was originally going to assign discussion questions for Chapter 4. I am going to hold off on assigning those now & instead want you to concentrate on answering the Supersize Me discussion questions.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
WEDNESDAY 2/15
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We discussed the Kauffman Stadium SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the pros & cons of using public funds to subsidize professional sport organizations' facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Frank Peloso will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
12) What is the most common method that governments have to raise money for professional sport facilities?
13) Explain how each of the following types of taxes can be used to subsidize professional sports.
A) Sales Tax
B) Property Tax
C) Tourism Taxes
D) Sin Taxes
E) Entertainment Taxes
14) What stadium did the citizens in and around Denver agree to fund through a sales tax increase?
15) What Seattle stadium was partially funded by a variety of tourism taxes?
16) What Ohio stadiums were funded through cigarette & liquor taxes?
17) Though not utilized often, what is perhaps the best method of taxation to construct a professional sports' facility?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on systematic abandonment & the 7 key sources of opportunity.
HOMEWORK:
-Jackie Jolles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 6-8 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the potential drawbacks of entrepreneurship & the factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy.
HOMEWORK:
-Brian Fleckles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer BUAB Chapter 2 discussion questions.
TODAY:
-SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We discussed the Kauffman Stadium SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the pros & cons of using public funds to subsidize professional sport organizations' facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Frank Peloso will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
12) What is the most common method that governments have to raise money for professional sport facilities?
13) Explain how each of the following types of taxes can be used to subsidize professional sports.
A) Sales Tax
B) Property Tax
C) Tourism Taxes
D) Sin Taxes
E) Entertainment Taxes
14) What stadium did the citizens in and around Denver agree to fund through a sales tax increase?
15) What Seattle stadium was partially funded by a variety of tourism taxes?
16) What Ohio stadiums were funded through cigarette & liquor taxes?
17) Though not utilized often, what is perhaps the best method of taxation to construct a professional sports' facility?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on systematic abandonment & the 7 key sources of opportunity.
HOMEWORK:
-Jackie Jolles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 discussion questions 6-8 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the potential drawbacks of entrepreneurship & the factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy.
HOMEWORK:
-Brian Fleckles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer BUAB Chapter 2 discussion questions.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
TUESDAY 2/14
SR338
TODAY:
Chapter 3 discussion questions 15-33 were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on Carbohydrates, fiber, fats, & proteins.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Fleming will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the corresponding Discussion Questions:
A) Trimming Super-Size With Half-Orders, Plate Colors
1) What are one of the culprits behind the epidemic of bulging waistlines?
2) What is "right-sizing?"
3) Americans tend to rely on what to tell us about how much food is left?
4) Why do restaurants pile on calorie-dense starches like rice or pasta?
5) About how many calories does 10 ounces of rice or noodles yield?
6) What % of people served more past with marinara sauce onto a red plate than a white one?
7) What % of people served more pasta alfredo onto a white plate than a red one?
8) What do people tend to overeat more of than vegetables?
9) What does switching from an 11-inch plate to a 10-inch plate make people do?
10) What type of glass do people think they're drinking more from?
11) 6-year-olds serve themselves what % more food in an 18-ounce bowl than a 12-ounce bowl?
12) Applebees has introduced a line of meals under how many calories?
13) What term is used to describe smaller-portion entrees?
B) Is Creatine A Safe Supplement
1) What form of creatine is considered the most effective supplement for athletes looking to increase lean body mass and as well as enhance muscular strength, power, & endurance?
2) Where in the body is creatine produced?
3) Where in the body is the majority of creatine stored?
4) What is a critical component of energy generation in the muscle?
5) Long-term supplementation of creatine has shown a what % increase in strength and performance?
6) What nonessential amino acid has been shown to increase skeletal muscle carnosine?
TODAY:
Chapter 3 discussion questions 15-33 were due.
-You took Quiz #4.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on Carbohydrates, fiber, fats, & proteins.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Fleming will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the corresponding Discussion Questions:
A) Trimming Super-Size With Half-Orders, Plate Colors
1) What are one of the culprits behind the epidemic of bulging waistlines?
2) What is "right-sizing?"
3) Americans tend to rely on what to tell us about how much food is left?
4) Why do restaurants pile on calorie-dense starches like rice or pasta?
5) About how many calories does 10 ounces of rice or noodles yield?
6) What % of people served more past with marinara sauce onto a red plate than a white one?
7) What % of people served more pasta alfredo onto a white plate than a red one?
8) What do people tend to overeat more of than vegetables?
9) What does switching from an 11-inch plate to a 10-inch plate make people do?
10) What type of glass do people think they're drinking more from?
11) 6-year-olds serve themselves what % more food in an 18-ounce bowl than a 12-ounce bowl?
12) Applebees has introduced a line of meals under how many calories?
13) What term is used to describe smaller-portion entrees?
B) Is Creatine A Safe Supplement
1) What form of creatine is considered the most effective supplement for athletes looking to increase lean body mass and as well as enhance muscular strength, power, & endurance?
2) Where in the body is creatine produced?
3) Where in the body is the majority of creatine stored?
4) What is a critical component of energy generation in the muscle?
5) Long-term supplementation of creatine has shown a what % increase in strength and performance?
6) What nonessential amino acid has been shown to increase skeletal muscle carnosine?
Monday, February 13, 2012
MONDAY 2/13
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-11 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 & discussed the Budweiser Bowtie Bar SBJ article.
HOMEWORK:
-Kate McDonald will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 6-12 SBJ article & answer the discussion questions:
A) Page 12: "Change On Menu For Kauffman Stadium Bar, Dining Options"
1) What company is the Kansas City Royals' food provider?
2) What is the Roayls' intent for building the outdoor bar?
3) What will Aramark add to the Royals' ballpark after fan surveys showed a preference for more international flavors at the ballpark?
4) More than how many MLB ballparks plan to have Bud-sponsored outfield decks for the 2012 season?
5) What event is Kauffman Stadium hosting in July?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the problems that Starbucks has faced.
HOMEWORK:
-Alesia Gleason will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What was Myelin Repair Foundation’s collaboration model?
3) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
4) What is Toshiba’s collaborative business model?
5) Why has the Sony-Ericsson joint venture been a very successful collaboration?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the entrepreneurial personality & the benefits of entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Billy Dellarocca will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
6) What are the 8 factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy?
7) Define "small business."
8) What % of businesses in America are considered "small?"
-Read Brewing Up A Business Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) Every successful person that Sam has ever met has exuded what?
2) What is the polar opposite of self-confidence & has no place in the world of small business?
3) Who founded Northfield Mt. Hermon?
4) To this day what do the students at Northfield make, package, & sell?
5) Of all that the world has to offer, what is the most impressive?
6) What does Sam feel is the best way to gain insight into the kind of person you are?
7) When gathering information on the microbrewing industry, what book became Sam's bible?
8) What have one-tenth the failure rate of restaurants that open without breweries?
9) Why did Sam decided to open a brewery in a restaurant as opposed to a straight-forward beer -production factory?
10) What is Dogfish Head's motto?
11) What is the name of the beer that Dogfish brews that contains an ingredient from every continent?
12) What is the first step toward running a successful business?
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-11 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 & discussed the Budweiser Bowtie Bar SBJ article.
HOMEWORK:
-Kate McDonald will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 6-12 SBJ article & answer the discussion questions:
A) Page 12: "Change On Menu For Kauffman Stadium Bar, Dining Options"
1) What company is the Kansas City Royals' food provider?
2) What is the Roayls' intent for building the outdoor bar?
3) What will Aramark add to the Royals' ballpark after fan surveys showed a preference for more international flavors at the ballpark?
4) More than how many MLB ballparks plan to have Bud-sponsored outfield decks for the 2012 season?
5) What event is Kauffman Stadium hosting in July?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the problems that Starbucks has faced.
HOMEWORK:
-Alesia Gleason will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What was Myelin Repair Foundation’s collaboration model?
3) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
4) What is Toshiba’s collaborative business model?
5) Why has the Sony-Ericsson joint venture been a very successful collaboration?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the entrepreneurial personality & the benefits of entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Billy Dellarocca will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 1 discussion questions:
6) What are the 8 factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy?
7) Define "small business."
8) What % of businesses in America are considered "small?"
-Read Brewing Up A Business Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) Every successful person that Sam has ever met has exuded what?
2) What is the polar opposite of self-confidence & has no place in the world of small business?
3) Who founded Northfield Mt. Hermon?
4) To this day what do the students at Northfield make, package, & sell?
5) Of all that the world has to offer, what is the most impressive?
6) What does Sam feel is the best way to gain insight into the kind of person you are?
7) When gathering information on the microbrewing industry, what book became Sam's bible?
8) What have one-tenth the failure rate of restaurants that open without breweries?
9) Why did Sam decided to open a brewery in a restaurant as opposed to a straight-forward beer -production factory?
10) What is Dogfish Head's motto?
11) What is the name of the beer that Dogfish brews that contains an ingredient from every continent?
12) What is the first step toward running a successful business?
Friday, February 10, 2012
FRIDAY 2/10
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 15-20 were due.
-The PNC SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on eminent domain. We will finish this discussion on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Brittany Martelle will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, should public subsidies be used to finance sport facilities?
2) What franchise became the first major professional sport team to move from the Midwest or northern section of the US to the West Coast?
3) What problem did the Rams' move create for visiting teams, & how did the Rams help with this inconvenience?
4) How was the land in Los Angeles acquired for the Dodgers stadium?
5) What are "cookie-cutter" facilities?
6) How did the palace at Auburn Hills & Camden Yards spur a change in the type of facilities that were being built?
7) How do professional franchises & facilities generate economic activity?
8) What are some questions that sport economists raise about the economic effect of sport franchises' & facilities'?
9) What "psychic benefits" do sport organizations provide?
10) What is BIRGing?
11) What economic & psychic benefits did the Packers recent Super Bowl provide the town of Green Bay?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on why Drucker believed that Starbucks is a good example of innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Jon Giles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Brewing Up A Business Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We began a discussion of textbook Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the characteristics that make a business successful & the characteristics needed in an entrepreneur.
HOMEWORK:
-Sara Davis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 15-20 were due.
-The PNC SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on eminent domain. We will finish this discussion on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Brittany Martelle will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, should public subsidies be used to finance sport facilities?
2) What franchise became the first major professional sport team to move from the Midwest or northern section of the US to the West Coast?
3) What problem did the Rams' move create for visiting teams, & how did the Rams help with this inconvenience?
4) How was the land in Los Angeles acquired for the Dodgers stadium?
5) What are "cookie-cutter" facilities?
6) How did the palace at Auburn Hills & Camden Yards spur a change in the type of facilities that were being built?
7) How do professional franchises & facilities generate economic activity?
8) What are some questions that sport economists raise about the economic effect of sport franchises' & facilities'?
9) What "psychic benefits" do sport organizations provide?
10) What is BIRGing?
11) What economic & psychic benefits did the Packers recent Super Bowl provide the town of Green Bay?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on why Drucker believed that Starbucks is a good example of innovation.
HOMEWORK:
-Jon Giles will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Brewing Up A Business Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We began a discussion of textbook Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the characteristics that make a business successful & the characteristics needed in an entrepreneur.
HOMEWORK:
-Sara Davis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
THURSDAY 2/9
SR338
TODAY:
-Articles & discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-14 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on nutrition.
HOMEWORK:
-Brendan Fitzpatrick will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 3 discussion questions:
15) What are the 5 food groups identified by the MyPyramid icon?
16) The MyPyramid icon identifies a seperate category for what?
17) What are the 5 food groups identified by the MyPlate icon?
18) How many calories does each gram of carbohydrates provide the human body?
19) Explain the difference between simple & complex carbohydrates.
20) A high-fiber diet gives a person a feeling of what without adding too many what to the diet?
21) What is the recommended fiber intake for male adults 50 years & younger?
22) What is the recommended fiber intake for female adults 50 years & younger?
23) What is another name for fats?
24) How many calories does each gram of fat provide the human body?
25) Explain the difference between saturated & unsaturated fats.
26) Why are enzymes important?
27) How many calories does each gram of protein provide the human body?
28) What are the 2 types of vitamins?
29) What crucial role do minerals play in the body functioning?
30) What is the most important nutrient?
31) What % of a male's body weight is water?
32) What % of a females's body weight is water?
33) What is the reason for the difference?
TODAY:
-Articles & discussion questions were due.
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-14 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on nutrition.
HOMEWORK:
-Brendan Fitzpatrick will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 3 discussion questions:
15) What are the 5 food groups identified by the MyPyramid icon?
16) The MyPyramid icon identifies a seperate category for what?
17) What are the 5 food groups identified by the MyPlate icon?
18) How many calories does each gram of carbohydrates provide the human body?
19) Explain the difference between simple & complex carbohydrates.
20) A high-fiber diet gives a person a feeling of what without adding too many what to the diet?
21) What is the recommended fiber intake for male adults 50 years & younger?
22) What is the recommended fiber intake for female adults 50 years & younger?
23) What is another name for fats?
24) How many calories does each gram of fat provide the human body?
25) Explain the difference between saturated & unsaturated fats.
26) Why are enzymes important?
27) How many calories does each gram of protein provide the human body?
28) What are the 2 types of vitamins?
29) What crucial role do minerals play in the body functioning?
30) What is the most important nutrient?
31) What % of a male's body weight is water?
32) What % of a females's body weight is water?
33) What is the reason for the difference?
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
WEDNESDAY 2/8
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-14 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the reasons to build a sports/recreation venue.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Discussion Questions:
15) For many people or organizations, what may become the only consideration for selecting an architect & building contractor?
16) What significant consideration do outdoor stadiums need to be designed & built with?
17) What can have a dramatic impact upon an event's viability?
18) Why was construction of Miller Park delayed & how much did it cost the Brewers in lost revenue?
19) What is a "Final Flush?"
20) Explain the difference between general obligation bonds & revenue bonds.
-Read the following SBJ article from the Jan 30 - Feb 5 issue & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 5: "PNC Taps Into..."
1) Who is sharing the investment for the Budweiser Bowtie Bar?
2) Who is the Pirates official beer sponsor?
3) Who will the Pirates first market the bar to?
4) Why did the Pirates embark on the project?
5) What is the problem with the stadium's Picnic Park?
6) The Bowtie Bar continues what trend across baseball?
7) What is the name of the Anheuser-Bush branded area at Fenway Park?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We finished discussing Drucker Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on identifying customers.
HOMEWORK:
-Shawna Franzek will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Textbook Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-Beer Wars discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #2.
-We finished watching Beer Wars & then had a discussion about it.
HOMEWORK:
-Jen Cotnoir will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The Brewing Up A Business Chapter 1discussion questions are due on Friday.
-Here is a link to an article about the Old Milwaukee Super Bowl commercial: How Old Milwaukee Gamed The Super Bowl.
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions 1-14 were due.
-You took Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the reasons to build a sports/recreation venue.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Discussion Questions:
15) For many people or organizations, what may become the only consideration for selecting an architect & building contractor?
16) What significant consideration do outdoor stadiums need to be designed & built with?
17) What can have a dramatic impact upon an event's viability?
18) Why was construction of Miller Park delayed & how much did it cost the Brewers in lost revenue?
19) What is a "Final Flush?"
20) Explain the difference between general obligation bonds & revenue bonds.
-Read the following SBJ article from the Jan 30 - Feb 5 issue & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 5: "PNC Taps Into..."
1) Who is sharing the investment for the Budweiser Bowtie Bar?
2) Who is the Pirates official beer sponsor?
3) Who will the Pirates first market the bar to?
4) Why did the Pirates embark on the project?
5) What is the problem with the stadium's Picnic Park?
6) The Bowtie Bar continues what trend across baseball?
7) What is the name of the Anheuser-Bush branded area at Fenway Park?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We finished discussing Drucker Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on identifying customers.
HOMEWORK:
-Shawna Franzek will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Textbook Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-Beer Wars discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #2.
-We finished watching Beer Wars & then had a discussion about it.
HOMEWORK:
-Jen Cotnoir will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-The Brewing Up A Business Chapter 1discussion questions are due on Friday.
-Here is a link to an article about the Old Milwaukee Super Bowl commercial: How Old Milwaukee Gamed The Super Bowl.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
TUESDAY 2/7
SR338
TODAY:
-First off, I want to make myself perfectly clear that cell phones are not to be used or visible during class without my permission. This was discussed the first week of school, in the syllabus, and in an e-mail I sent last week.Failure to comply will result in you receiving an unexcused absence for the day.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-7 were due.
-The Super Bowl Foods quiz was due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on locus of control & the 5 behavioral modification models.
HOMEWORK:
-Mary Curtis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the accompanying Discussion Questions:
A) Heads Up!
1) As a result of the Super Bowl coin toss landing on heads, what will Papa John's be giving away?
2) What is the name of Papa John's customer loyalty program?
3) What % of people who voted on the coin toss on the Papa John's website chose heads?
4) What did Papa John's call the Super Bowl coin toss promotion?
5) For 10 of the past 12 years, consumers have rated what pizza chain #1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)?
B) Top 10 Super Bowl Facts & Tips
1) What is the #1 food consumption day in America?
2) How many calories does the average Super Bowl watcher consume while snacking?
3) What is the favorite snack of Super Bowl watchers?
4) How many calories of Doritos does the average Super Bowl watcher consume?
5) How many football fields would you have to run to burn off the Doritos calories?
6) To get the same amount of calories as the Doritos, how many baby carrots or celery sticks would you have to eat?
C) Domino's Pizza Hustles
1) How many slices of pizza did Domino's expect to sell on Sunday?
2) What % increase is the sales on Super Bowl than a typical Sunday for Domino's?
3) During last year's Super Bowl, Domino's delivered enough pizzas to stretch across how many football fields?
4) What is the most popular pizza topping for Americans?
5) What is the 2nd most popular pizza topping for Americans?
6) In America alone, how many miles will Domino's Pizza delivery drivers cover on Sunday?
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "nutrition."
2) On a given day, nearly 1/2 of people in the US do not eat what?
3) On a given day, nearly 1/4 of people in the US do not eat what?
4) Food availability is not a problem, but what is?
5) What are among the leading causes of death in many developed countries, including the US?
6) Up to what % of all cancers may be diet related?
7) Define "nutrients."
8) State the essential nutrients.
9) Define what "fuel nutrients' are & state the fuel nutrients.
10) Define what "regulatory nutrients" are & state the regulatory nutrients.
11) According to most nutritionists, what is the 7th nutrient?
12) Define "macronutrients" & state the macronutrients.
13) Define "micronutrients" & state the micronutrients.
14) Define "calorie."
TODAY:
-First off, I want to make myself perfectly clear that cell phones are not to be used or visible during class without my permission. This was discussed the first week of school, in the syllabus, and in an e-mail I sent last week.Failure to comply will result in you receiving an unexcused absence for the day.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-7 were due.
-The Super Bowl Foods quiz was due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on locus of control & the 5 behavioral modification models.
HOMEWORK:
-Mary Curtis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following articles & answer the accompanying Discussion Questions:
A) Heads Up!
1) As a result of the Super Bowl coin toss landing on heads, what will Papa John's be giving away?
2) What is the name of Papa John's customer loyalty program?
3) What % of people who voted on the coin toss on the Papa John's website chose heads?
4) What did Papa John's call the Super Bowl coin toss promotion?
5) For 10 of the past 12 years, consumers have rated what pizza chain #1 in customer satisfaction among all national pizza chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI)?
B) Top 10 Super Bowl Facts & Tips
1) What is the #1 food consumption day in America?
2) How many calories does the average Super Bowl watcher consume while snacking?
3) What is the favorite snack of Super Bowl watchers?
4) How many calories of Doritos does the average Super Bowl watcher consume?
5) How many football fields would you have to run to burn off the Doritos calories?
6) To get the same amount of calories as the Doritos, how many baby carrots or celery sticks would you have to eat?
C) Domino's Pizza Hustles
1) How many slices of pizza did Domino's expect to sell on Sunday?
2) What % increase is the sales on Super Bowl than a typical Sunday for Domino's?
3) During last year's Super Bowl, Domino's delivered enough pizzas to stretch across how many football fields?
4) What is the most popular pizza topping for Americans?
5) What is the 2nd most popular pizza topping for Americans?
6) In America alone, how many miles will Domino's Pizza delivery drivers cover on Sunday?
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "nutrition."
2) On a given day, nearly 1/2 of people in the US do not eat what?
3) On a given day, nearly 1/4 of people in the US do not eat what?
4) Food availability is not a problem, but what is?
5) What are among the leading causes of death in many developed countries, including the US?
6) Up to what % of all cancers may be diet related?
7) Define "nutrients."
8) State the essential nutrients.
9) Define what "fuel nutrients' are & state the fuel nutrients.
10) Define what "regulatory nutrients" are & state the regulatory nutrients.
11) According to most nutritionists, what is the 7th nutrient?
12) Define "macronutrients" & state the macronutrients.
13) Define "micronutrients" & state the micronutrients.
14) Define "calorie."
Monday, February 6, 2012
MONDAY 2/6
SR368
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on operational & contingency planning.
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that were due last Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Leach will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) For some campuses (FPU is one), what are among the most significant aspects for student recruitment & retention?
2) Prior to commencing construction of a facility, what must be determined?
3) To mitigate obsolescence, what should be integrated into all facility designs?
4) What NHL team relocated to Phoenix, AZ is 1996?
5) What was the problem with the US Airways Center as a hockey venue?
6) What is one problem with building facilities in metropolitan areas?
7) What is an "option?"
8) What is "eminent domain?"
9) What was the court ruling in Kelo v. London?
10) What facility did the state of Texas exempt from their anti-eminent-domain-for-private-use law?
11) What main factors are part of preparing a building site?
12) Where did the Yankees play their home games in 1974-75 while Yankee Stadium was being remodeled?
13) What is a RFQ?
14) What is a RFB?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We spent the class discussing the top 10 Super Bowl commercials according to USA Today's Ad Meter.
HOMEWORK:
-Mariah Dixson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
3) In your own words define innovation?
4) Pick a company (other than Apple) that you think is innovative. Why is the company innovative?
5) What is systematic abandonment?
6) How do the companies, Kimberly-Clark & Peapod, exemplify Drucker's concept of systematic abandonment?
7) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
MN371
TODAY:
-We continued watching Beer Wars. We have a little left to watch at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK:
-The discussion questions for Beer Wars are due on Wednesday.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
1) In your opinion, what are 3 companies that you feel are successful & why?
2) In your own words, explain what an entrepreneur is.
3) In your opinion, what characteristics are required for someone to be a successful entrepreneur?
4) From what is discussed in the chapter, state 3 benefits to entrepreneurship & explain each.
5) From what is discussed in the chapter, state 3 drawbacks to entrepreneurship & explain each.
-Read Chapter 1 of Brewing Up A Business & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What high school was Sam kicked out of 2 months before graduation?
2) What was the most important reason why Sam's time at the prep high school was so crucial in his development as a creative person?
3) What was Sam's major in college?
4) What was Sam's inmost thought in high school that still drives him today?
5) What is the only predictable thing in the world of business?
6) What does Sam say business integrity is?
7) What is one major characteristic consistent in every successful business that survives long past its inception?
8) What college did Sam graduate from in 1992?
9) What did Sam call his first batch of home brewed beer?
10) Where does the name "Dogfish Head" come from?
11) How many gallons of beer is yielded from a barrel?
12) What are the components of Sam's personality equation?
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on operational & contingency planning.
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that were due last Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Leach will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) For some campuses (FPU is one), what are among the most significant aspects for student recruitment & retention?
2) Prior to commencing construction of a facility, what must be determined?
3) To mitigate obsolescence, what should be integrated into all facility designs?
4) What NHL team relocated to Phoenix, AZ is 1996?
5) What was the problem with the US Airways Center as a hockey venue?
6) What is one problem with building facilities in metropolitan areas?
7) What is an "option?"
8) What is "eminent domain?"
9) What was the court ruling in Kelo v. London?
10) What facility did the state of Texas exempt from their anti-eminent-domain-for-private-use law?
11) What main factors are part of preparing a building site?
12) Where did the Yankees play their home games in 1974-75 while Yankee Stadium was being remodeled?
13) What is a RFQ?
14) What is a RFB?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We spent the class discussing the top 10 Super Bowl commercials according to USA Today's Ad Meter.
HOMEWORK:
-Mariah Dixson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Drucker Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
3) In your own words define innovation?
4) Pick a company (other than Apple) that you think is innovative. Why is the company innovative?
5) What is systematic abandonment?
6) How do the companies, Kimberly-Clark & Peapod, exemplify Drucker's concept of systematic abandonment?
7) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
MN371
TODAY:
-We continued watching Beer Wars. We have a little left to watch at the beginning of class on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK:
-The discussion questions for Beer Wars are due on Wednesday.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
1) In your opinion, what are 3 companies that you feel are successful & why?
2) In your own words, explain what an entrepreneur is.
3) In your opinion, what characteristics are required for someone to be a successful entrepreneur?
4) From what is discussed in the chapter, state 3 benefits to entrepreneurship & explain each.
5) From what is discussed in the chapter, state 3 drawbacks to entrepreneurship & explain each.
-Read Chapter 1 of Brewing Up A Business & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What high school was Sam kicked out of 2 months before graduation?
2) What was the most important reason why Sam's time at the prep high school was so crucial in his development as a creative person?
3) What was Sam's major in college?
4) What was Sam's inmost thought in high school that still drives him today?
5) What is the only predictable thing in the world of business?
6) What does Sam say business integrity is?
7) What is one major characteristic consistent in every successful business that survives long past its inception?
8) What college did Sam graduate from in 1992?
9) What did Sam call his first batch of home brewed beer?
10) Where does the name "Dogfish Head" come from?
11) How many gallons of beer is yielded from a barrel?
12) What are the components of Sam's personality equation?
Friday, February 3, 2012
FRIDAY 2/3
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #2.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on the 4 phases of event planning.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on push & pull marketing strategies.
-You took Quiz #2.
HOMEWORK:
-Annemarie Davis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
MN371
TODAY:
-The discussion questions for the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business were due.
-We began watching the documentary Beer Wars. I handed out discussion questions for you to answer as you watch.
HOMEWORK:
-We will finish the documentary on Monday.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #2.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on the 4 phases of event planning.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on push & pull marketing strategies.
-You took Quiz #2.
HOMEWORK:
-Annemarie Davis will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
MN371
TODAY:
-The discussion questions for the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business were due.
-We began watching the documentary Beer Wars. I handed out discussion questions for you to answer as you watch.
HOMEWORK:
-We will finish the documentary on Monday.
-Enjoy the Super Bowl!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
THURSDAY 2/2
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-5 were due.
-The "Plate Icon" article & discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the "Plate Icon" article & began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on environmental influences on physical activity and diet & nutrition.
HOMEWORK:
-Hunter Corrigan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
1) Define "locus of control."
2) Describe a person with an internal locus of control.
3) Describe a person with an external locus of control.
4) What are the 3 impediments that can keep people from taking control of their lives?
5) What does the 2-stage model of unhealthy & healthy behavior state?
6) Summarize each of the following behavior change theories:
A) Learning Theories
B) Problem-Solving Model
C) Social Cognitive Theory
D) Relapse Prevention Model
E) Transtheoretical Model
7) Summarize the acronym: SMART.
-Take this Super Bowl Foods Quiz & print or record your answers.
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 1-5 were due.
-The "Plate Icon" article & discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the "Plate Icon" article & began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on environmental influences on physical activity and diet & nutrition.
HOMEWORK:
-Hunter Corrigan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
1) Define "locus of control."
2) Describe a person with an internal locus of control.
3) Describe a person with an external locus of control.
4) What are the 3 impediments that can keep people from taking control of their lives?
5) What does the 2-stage model of unhealthy & healthy behavior state?
6) Summarize each of the following behavior change theories:
A) Learning Theories
B) Problem-Solving Model
C) Social Cognitive Theory
D) Relapse Prevention Model
E) Transtheoretical Model
7) Summarize the acronym: SMART.
-Take this Super Bowl Foods Quiz & print or record your answers.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
WEDNESDAY 2/1
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 7-12 were due.
-I handed out this week's SBJ.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on event/facility management as a process. We will finish discussing Chapter 2 on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Andy Grimes will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Cover: "No Room, No Vacancy At Indy"
1) Why are prices for hotel rooms historically high for the Indianapolis Super Bowl?
2) Where are large corporations hosting client hospitality?
3) What sporting event is expected to have good hotel rooms at 1/3 the price of those in downtown Indianapolis?
4) How much are rooms at the La Quinta selling for?
5) How much will the La Quinta rooms sell for the week after the game?
6) How many hotel rooms within an hour's drive are Super Bowl host cities required to have by the NFL?
7) How many rooms in or near Indinapolis did the NFL contract for use?
8) By population count, Indianapolis is the smallest Super Bowl host since what city?
9) The problems with hotels is making what alternative more popular?
B) Page 20: "Fans First As Event Rolls Into Indianapolis"
1) What stadium hoted last year's Super Bowl?
2) How many temporary seats were ruled usafe at last year's Super Bowl?
3) What made getting around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex difficult last year?
4) What NFL stadium has the most backstage exhibit space?
5) What 2 venues will host all official Super Bowl activities?
6) What is the only outdoor event taking place at this year's Super Bowl?
7) When & where was the last Super Bowl hosted by a cold-weather city?
8) What company is the official concessionaire of Lucas Oil Stadium?
9) The total capacity for the Super Bowl will be in the range of what attendance number?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions 5-8 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on why & how the customer is in the driver's seat.
HOMEWORK:
-Mikey Connor will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion on the history & business of beer. Our discussion focused on the difference between large & small breweries & the 3 tier distribution system.
HOMEWORK:
-Check out this article about beer & the Super Bowl. Are You Ready For Some Brewskis?
-The discussion questions for the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business are due on Friday.
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions 7-12 were due.
-I handed out this week's SBJ.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on event/facility management as a process. We will finish discussing Chapter 2 on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Andy Grimes will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Cover: "No Room, No Vacancy At Indy"
1) Why are prices for hotel rooms historically high for the Indianapolis Super Bowl?
2) Where are large corporations hosting client hospitality?
3) What sporting event is expected to have good hotel rooms at 1/3 the price of those in downtown Indianapolis?
4) How much are rooms at the La Quinta selling for?
5) How much will the La Quinta rooms sell for the week after the game?
6) How many hotel rooms within an hour's drive are Super Bowl host cities required to have by the NFL?
7) How many rooms in or near Indinapolis did the NFL contract for use?
8) By population count, Indianapolis is the smallest Super Bowl host since what city?
9) The problems with hotels is making what alternative more popular?
B) Page 20: "Fans First As Event Rolls Into Indianapolis"
1) What stadium hoted last year's Super Bowl?
2) How many temporary seats were ruled usafe at last year's Super Bowl?
3) What made getting around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex difficult last year?
4) What NFL stadium has the most backstage exhibit space?
5) What 2 venues will host all official Super Bowl activities?
6) What is the only outdoor event taking place at this year's Super Bowl?
7) When & where was the last Super Bowl hosted by a cold-weather city?
8) What company is the official concessionaire of Lucas Oil Stadium?
9) The total capacity for the Super Bowl will be in the range of what attendance number?
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions 5-8 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on why & how the customer is in the driver's seat.
HOMEWORK:
-Mikey Connor will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion on the history & business of beer. Our discussion focused on the difference between large & small breweries & the 3 tier distribution system.
HOMEWORK:
-Check out this article about beer & the Super Bowl. Are You Ready For Some Brewskis?
-The discussion questions for the Foreward, Preface, & Introduction of Brewing Up A Business are due on Friday.
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