SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions 11-15 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 8. Our discussion focused on the common types of sport facility contracts.
HOMEWORK:
-Brittany Martelle will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 9 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What % of all accident deaths in the U.S. do slip-&-fall accidents account for?
2) What % of incidents at U.S. stadiums are a result of slip-&-falls?
3) What is the most recent 2009 definition of risk management?
4) What is the primary goal of a risk manager?
5) What are the 3 basic steps in the DIM process?
6) What are the 3 steps in developing a risk management plan?
7) What does SOP stand for?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on branding.
HOMEWORK:
-Jefferson Rojas will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-BUAB Chapters 7 & 8 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 14. Our discussion focused on analyzing beer consumer data to see how it applies to researching locations for a microbrewery. We also began watching a video clip of the microbrewery Oceanside Ale Works.
HOMEWORK:
-Wes Russell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1A) Explain what a sole proprietorship is?
1B) State & summarize the advantages.
1C) State & summarize the disadvantages.
2A) Explain what a partnership it.
2B) State & summarize the advantages.
2C) State & summarize the disadvantages.
3A) Explain what a corporation is.
3B) State & summarize the advantages.
3C) State & summarize the disadvantages.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
THURSDAY 03/29
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 "Assess Your Knowledge" questions 1-10 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the cardiorespiratory exercise prescription.
HOMEWORK:
-Katie O'Connell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define: strength training, activities of daily living, sarcopenia, one repetition maximum.
2) What are some of the benefits of strength training?
3) Why do women not achieve the same amount of muscle size as men?
4) What is the difference between muscular strength & muscular endurance?
5) What is the difference between slow-twitch & fast-twitch muscle fibers?
6) What does the overload principle state?
7) What is specific adaptation to imposed demand (SAID) training?
8) What are the 5 principles involved in strength training?
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 "Assess Your Knowledge" questions 1-10 were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the cardiorespiratory exercise prescription.
HOMEWORK:
-Katie O'Connell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define: strength training, activities of daily living, sarcopenia, one repetition maximum.
2) What are some of the benefits of strength training?
3) Why do women not achieve the same amount of muscle size as men?
4) What is the difference between muscular strength & muscular endurance?
5) What is the difference between slow-twitch & fast-twitch muscle fibers?
6) What does the overload principle state?
7) What is specific adaptation to imposed demand (SAID) training?
8) What are the 5 principles involved in strength training?
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
WEDNESDAY 03/28
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 8. Our discussion focused on the elements of a contract.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Discussion Questions:
11) What is an indemnification agreement?
12) What does a noncompetition covenant or promise state?
13) What is a contractual agreement that gives someone permission to engage in a specifically defined activity or to use a certain property owned by someone else?
14) What is a means to protect ownership or proprietary rights to property?
15) What company is assigned the rights to sell the NCAA souvenir merchandise at 88 NCAA championships?
-I was originally going to assign an SBJ article, but I decided to hold off so we can concentrate on hopefully finishing our Chapter 8 discussion on Friday.
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the concepts of new capitalism, sustainable development, & branding.
HOMEWORK:
-Natasha Ray will bring in 2 current events for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 14 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 14 by looking at the concept of matching your company's customer demographics & psychographics with locations that have similar residents.
HOMEWORK:
-Melissa Richtel will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-BUAB Chapter 7 & 8 discussion questions are due on Friday.
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 8. Our discussion focused on the elements of a contract.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Discussion Questions:
11) What is an indemnification agreement?
12) What does a noncompetition covenant or promise state?
13) What is a contractual agreement that gives someone permission to engage in a specifically defined activity or to use a certain property owned by someone else?
14) What is a means to protect ownership or proprietary rights to property?
15) What company is assigned the rights to sell the NCAA souvenir merchandise at 88 NCAA championships?
-I was originally going to assign an SBJ article, but I decided to hold off so we can concentrate on hopefully finishing our Chapter 8 discussion on Friday.
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the concepts of new capitalism, sustainable development, & branding.
HOMEWORK:
-Natasha Ray will bring in 2 current events for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 14 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 14 by looking at the concept of matching your company's customer demographics & psychographics with locations that have similar residents.
HOMEWORK:
-Melissa Richtel will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-BUAB Chapter 7 & 8 discussion questions are due on Friday.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
TUESDAY 03/27
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic vs anaerobic exercise.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the Assess Your Knowledge multiple choice questions that start on page 207.
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 1-10 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on cardiorespiratory endurance and aerobic vs anaerobic exercise.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the Assess Your Knowledge multiple choice questions that start on page 207.
Monday, March 26, 2012
MONDAY 03/26
SR368
TODAY:
-Nothing was due.
-We discussed the group presentation assignment.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Leach will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 8 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "offer."
2) What are the material terms of an offer?
3) Define "acceptance."
4) The acceptance of an offer that has not been expressed in words or by actions is known as what?
5) Define "consideration."
6) Define "capacity."
7) When does breach of a contract occur?
8) What is it called when the courts may order the party in breach to fulfill the contract, when appropriate?
9) What is the difference between a bilateral & unilateral contract?
10) What are the 3 legitimate defenses for contractual breach?
IC212
TODAY:
-Nothing due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on Corporate Social Responsibility.
HOMEWORK:
-Natasha Ray will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) Business leaders today say their companies care about more than profit & loss, that they feel responsible to society as a whole, not just to their shareholders. Do you agree/disagree? Why?
2) Thanks to Pfizer, how is the Flushing Avenue subway station safer?
3) What is "capitalism with a conscience?"
4) Executives who choose social & environmental goals over profits--who try to act morally--are, in fact, immoral. Why?
5) Explain the Dodge v. Ford case.
6) What does the "best interests of the corporation" principle state?
7) What is the goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
8) What oil-drilling site do astronauts report being able to see from space at night?
9) What has made Anita Roddick's business, the Body Shop, unusual?
10) What does it mean to diagnose a corporation as psychopathic?
MN371
TODAY:
-Nothing due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 4 by discussing the Financial Feasibility Analysis.
HOMEWORK:
-Tom Reilly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 14 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Above all, an entrepreneur must place who first when considering a location?
2) Entrepreneurs generally prefer to locate in regions of the country that are experiencing what?
3) What is one of the first stops entrepreneurs should make when conducting a regional evaluation?
4) Every state has what type of office working to recruit new businesses?
5) Because of its location in the center of the country, what city has become home to many companies' distribution centers?
6) For many businesses, especially technology-driven companies, what is one of the most important characteristics of a potential location?
7) What is one consistent trend that the lists of "best cities for business" have revealed about successful small companies?
8) What are "clusters?"
9) What is the final step in the location selection process?
10) The one element common to all businesses is the need to locate what?
-Read BUAB Chapters 7 (Questions 1-5) & 8 (Questions 6-18) and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Who are becoming ambassadors for your brand?
2) Social media in the context of business is just another term for what?
3) How many people work at Dogfish Head?
4) Who is the queen of all media at Dogfish Head?
5) What year did Dogfish Head's website launch?
6) What is so much more important for a small company than advertising?
7) Nothing kills a bad product faster than what?
8) What is the greatest challenge for small businesspeople?
9) No matter how good a product or service is, it will remain irrelevant unless the buying public knows what?
10) If you thinking of holding a publicity event, what is the 1st question you have to ask?
11) Who is the CEO of Boston Beer Company?
12) What happens to the Sam Adams beer in the distributors' warehouses that is past the freshness code?
13) What happened to Sam Adams as a result of a radio segment called "Sex for Sam?"
14) What % of Dogfish Head's marketing & advertising budget is allocated for giveaway samples?
15) How long does a tour of Dogfish Head last?
16) To attract a younger crowd to the brewpub, Sam ran a promotion called B.Y.O.L. What did BYOL stand for? What happened?
17) What bar holds the Guinness Book of World Records' title for most beers available in the world?
18) The identity of the Dogfish Head brewpub is centered around what 3 things?
TODAY:
-Nothing was due.
-We discussed the group presentation assignment.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryan Leach will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 8 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "offer."
2) What are the material terms of an offer?
3) Define "acceptance."
4) The acceptance of an offer that has not been expressed in words or by actions is known as what?
5) Define "consideration."
6) Define "capacity."
7) When does breach of a contract occur?
8) What is it called when the courts may order the party in breach to fulfill the contract, when appropriate?
9) What is the difference between a bilateral & unilateral contract?
10) What are the 3 legitimate defenses for contractual breach?
IC212
TODAY:
-Nothing due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on Corporate Social Responsibility.
HOMEWORK:
-Natasha Ray will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) Business leaders today say their companies care about more than profit & loss, that they feel responsible to society as a whole, not just to their shareholders. Do you agree/disagree? Why?
2) Thanks to Pfizer, how is the Flushing Avenue subway station safer?
3) What is "capitalism with a conscience?"
4) Executives who choose social & environmental goals over profits--who try to act morally--are, in fact, immoral. Why?
5) Explain the Dodge v. Ford case.
6) What does the "best interests of the corporation" principle state?
7) What is the goal of the Kyoto Protocol?
8) What oil-drilling site do astronauts report being able to see from space at night?
9) What has made Anita Roddick's business, the Body Shop, unusual?
10) What does it mean to diagnose a corporation as psychopathic?
MN371
TODAY:
-Nothing due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 4 by discussing the Financial Feasibility Analysis.
HOMEWORK:
-Tom Reilly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 14 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Above all, an entrepreneur must place who first when considering a location?
2) Entrepreneurs generally prefer to locate in regions of the country that are experiencing what?
3) What is one of the first stops entrepreneurs should make when conducting a regional evaluation?
4) Every state has what type of office working to recruit new businesses?
5) Because of its location in the center of the country, what city has become home to many companies' distribution centers?
6) For many businesses, especially technology-driven companies, what is one of the most important characteristics of a potential location?
7) What is one consistent trend that the lists of "best cities for business" have revealed about successful small companies?
8) What are "clusters?"
9) What is the final step in the location selection process?
10) The one element common to all businesses is the need to locate what?
-Read BUAB Chapters 7 (Questions 1-5) & 8 (Questions 6-18) and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Who are becoming ambassadors for your brand?
2) Social media in the context of business is just another term for what?
3) How many people work at Dogfish Head?
4) Who is the queen of all media at Dogfish Head?
5) What year did Dogfish Head's website launch?
6) What is so much more important for a small company than advertising?
7) Nothing kills a bad product faster than what?
8) What is the greatest challenge for small businesspeople?
9) No matter how good a product or service is, it will remain irrelevant unless the buying public knows what?
10) If you thinking of holding a publicity event, what is the 1st question you have to ask?
11) Who is the CEO of Boston Beer Company?
12) What happens to the Sam Adams beer in the distributors' warehouses that is past the freshness code?
13) What happened to Sam Adams as a result of a radio segment called "Sex for Sam?"
14) What % of Dogfish Head's marketing & advertising budget is allocated for giveaway samples?
15) How long does a tour of Dogfish Head last?
16) To attract a younger crowd to the brewpub, Sam ran a promotion called B.Y.O.L. What did BYOL stand for? What happened?
17) What bar holds the Guinness Book of World Records' title for most beers available in the world?
18) The identity of the Dogfish Head brewpub is centered around what 3 things?
Thursday, March 15, 2012
THURSDAY 03/15
SR338
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #8.
HOMEWORK:
-Justin Martinez will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
Questions 1-5 are from the FAQ box on page 174
1) What is the best way to minimize the risk for cardiovascular disease?
2) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from fat?
3) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from carbohydrates?
4) About how many calories do we burn per minute when we are at rest?
5) Many 16-ounce energy drink contain how many calories?
6) Explain what "cardiorespiratory endurance" is.
7) Explain what "hypokinetic diseases" are?
8) Explain the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise.
9) Explain the cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables.
10) Define the following terms: intensity, mode, frequency, duration.
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #8.
HOMEWORK:
-Justin Martinez will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
Questions 1-5 are from the FAQ box on page 174
1) What is the best way to minimize the risk for cardiovascular disease?
2) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from fat?
3) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from carbohydrates?
4) About how many calories do we burn per minute when we are at rest?
5) Many 16-ounce energy drink contain how many calories?
6) Explain what "cardiorespiratory endurance" is.
7) Explain what "hypokinetic diseases" are?
8) Explain the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise.
9) Explain the cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables.
10) Define the following terms: intensity, mode, frequency, duration.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
WEDNESDAY 03/14
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss on the Monday after break.
-No class on Friday. Enjoy Spring Break!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on how the history of the American corporation.
HOMEWORK:
-Madison Rank will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on step 2 of the industry & market feasibility analysis.
HOMEWORK:
-Julia Raymond will bring in a current event for us to discuss on the Monday after break.
-No new textbook discussion questions.
-BUAB Chapter 6 discussion questions are due on Friday.
TODAY:
-SBJ article & discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6.
HOMEWORK:
-Drew Larson will bring in a current event for us to discuss on the Monday after break.
-No class on Friday. Enjoy Spring Break!
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on how the history of the American corporation.
HOMEWORK:
-Madison Rank will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #8.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on step 2 of the industry & market feasibility analysis.
HOMEWORK:
-Julia Raymond will bring in a current event for us to discuss on the Monday after break.
-No new textbook discussion questions.
-BUAB Chapter 6 discussion questions are due on Friday.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
TUESDAY 03/13
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-16 were due.
-You took Quiz #7.
-We discussed all of Chapter 4.
HOMEWORK:
-Justin Martinez will bring in a current event for us to discuss in class next Monday after break.
-There will be a quiz on Thursday.
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-16 were due.
-You took Quiz #7.
-We discussed all of Chapter 4.
HOMEWORK:
-Justin Martinez will bring in a current event for us to discuss in class next Monday after break.
-There will be a quiz on Thursday.
Monday, March 12, 2012
MONDAY 03/12
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 14-18 were due.
-You took Quiz #7.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the ADA & sports facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Andy Grimes will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following article from the February 27 - March 4 SBJ & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 13: "Moving Beyond Like..."
1) In the social media game, the first metric is the number of what a fan page has accumulated?
2) What team has the 2nd largest Facebook audience in North American team sports?
3) How many fans does the team on its Facebook page?
4) What is still the undisputed champion of digital marketing?
5) What is 3-Point Play?
6) What company helped the team develop 3-Point Play?
7) Over 2 seasons, how many Facebook fans did the team add to its database?
8) Over 2 seasons, how many tickets did the team sell to 3-Point Play players?
9) What is Pinterest (look it up)?
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion questions 6-8 were due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the rise of the corporation in Europe.
-You took Quiz #7.
HOMEWORK:
-Madison Rank will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions due.
MN371
TODAY:
-Here is the website for Tweet-A-Beer.
-Textbook Chapter 4 discussion questions 4-6 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. We finished our discussion of the 5 Forces Model & then spent time in our project groups.
HOMEWORK:
-Nikki Pratt will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read BUAB Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) When Dogfish Head first started, what was their version of a press release?
2) Government-recognized medical reports have shown that consuming how many beer per day is actually healthier for you than not drinking at all?
3) What 3 truisms apply to any effective marketing agenda?
4) What is the name of the film that Dogfish Head made to promote the responsible, healthful attributes of the beer industry?
5) How long was the film?
6) Big brands throughout all industries spend an amazing amount of time & money marketing & advertising themselves to maintain what?
7) What is the single most important component to Dogfish Head's success?
8) When you are developing your product in a crowded marketplace, what question should you ask?
9) What company has broadened the market for heavily scented, jarred candles?
10) What state was the the first state to ratify the Constitution?
11) What is the name of the world's strongest beer?
12) What is the name of the world's strongest dark beer?
13) What is the name of the world's strongest Belgian beer?
14) What is the name of the world's strongest fruit beer?
15) What is the name of the world's strongest bottle-conditioned beer?
16) What does bottle-conditioned mean?
17) What were the 3 sentence fragments that appeared in Dogfish Head's first print ad?
18) Roughly what % of their annual sales does Dogfish Head dedicate to all aspects of marketing?
19) What is the great marketing leveler?
20) What 5 sites are great for gaining information about the beer industry (& would be great for our class project!)
21) Dogfish Head has collaborated with over how many breweries around the world?
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 14-18 were due.
-You took Quiz #7.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the ADA & sports facilities.
HOMEWORK:
-Andy Grimes will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following article from the February 27 - March 4 SBJ & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 13: "Moving Beyond Like..."
1) In the social media game, the first metric is the number of what a fan page has accumulated?
2) What team has the 2nd largest Facebook audience in North American team sports?
3) How many fans does the team on its Facebook page?
4) What is still the undisputed champion of digital marketing?
5) What is 3-Point Play?
6) What company helped the team develop 3-Point Play?
7) Over 2 seasons, how many Facebook fans did the team add to its database?
8) Over 2 seasons, how many tickets did the team sell to 3-Point Play players?
9) What is Pinterest (look it up)?
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion questions 6-8 were due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the rise of the corporation in Europe.
-You took Quiz #7.
HOMEWORK:
-Madison Rank will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions due.
MN371
TODAY:
-Here is the website for Tweet-A-Beer.
-Textbook Chapter 4 discussion questions 4-6 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 4. We finished our discussion of the 5 Forces Model & then spent time in our project groups.
HOMEWORK:
-Nikki Pratt will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read BUAB Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) When Dogfish Head first started, what was their version of a press release?
2) Government-recognized medical reports have shown that consuming how many beer per day is actually healthier for you than not drinking at all?
3) What 3 truisms apply to any effective marketing agenda?
4) What is the name of the film that Dogfish Head made to promote the responsible, healthful attributes of the beer industry?
5) How long was the film?
6) Big brands throughout all industries spend an amazing amount of time & money marketing & advertising themselves to maintain what?
7) What is the single most important component to Dogfish Head's success?
8) When you are developing your product in a crowded marketplace, what question should you ask?
9) What company has broadened the market for heavily scented, jarred candles?
10) What state was the the first state to ratify the Constitution?
11) What is the name of the world's strongest beer?
12) What is the name of the world's strongest dark beer?
13) What is the name of the world's strongest Belgian beer?
14) What is the name of the world's strongest fruit beer?
15) What is the name of the world's strongest bottle-conditioned beer?
16) What does bottle-conditioned mean?
17) What were the 3 sentence fragments that appeared in Dogfish Head's first print ad?
18) Roughly what % of their annual sales does Dogfish Head dedicate to all aspects of marketing?
19) What is the great marketing leveler?
20) What 5 sites are great for gaining information about the beer industry (& would be great for our class project!)
21) Dogfish Head has collaborated with over how many breweries around the world?
Friday, March 9, 2012
FRIDAY 03/09
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 1-13 were due.
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that were due last class.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the history of ADA.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Gloshinski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 6 Discussion Questions:
14) Any newly constructed facility, or any facility of public accommodation occupied after what date must meet ADA guidelines?
15) What is dispersed seating?
16) What is the order of the Department of Justice's priority list for facility alterations?
17) Summarize the Anderson v. Little League Baseball, Inc. case.
18) Performing an ADA-specific facility evaluation serves what 2 purposes?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 7.
-We watched the following clip to introduce The Corporation. What is a corporation?
HOMEWORK:
-Jon O'Brien will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following The Corporation Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
6) On page 26 the author states that corporations use "branding" to create unique & attractive personalities for themselves. What is "branding?" To answer this effectively, you will need to research this further than just the short blurb in the book.
7) On page 26 the author quotes Clay Timon, CEO of Landor Associates the world's largest & oldest branding firm, as saying, "Corporations, as brands have souls." What does he mean?
8) In your opinion, what company does an effective job at creating a unique & attractive personality through branding? What is the personality that they portray? How do they do it?
MN371
TODAY:
-BUAB Chapter 5 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of textbook Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the 5 Forces Model.
HOMEWORK:
-Meghan Porcelli will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
4) Explain what a financial feasibility analysis is.
5) What is the difference between primary & secondary research?
6) Explain what a financial feasibility analysis is.
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 discussion questions 1-13 were due.
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that were due last class.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. Our discussion focused on the history of ADA.
HOMEWORK:
-Jeff Gloshinski will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 6 Discussion Questions:
14) Any newly constructed facility, or any facility of public accommodation occupied after what date must meet ADA guidelines?
15) What is dispersed seating?
16) What is the order of the Department of Justice's priority list for facility alterations?
17) Summarize the Anderson v. Little League Baseball, Inc. case.
18) Performing an ADA-specific facility evaluation serves what 2 purposes?
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 7.
-We watched the following clip to introduce The Corporation. What is a corporation?
HOMEWORK:
-Jon O'Brien will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following The Corporation Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
6) On page 26 the author states that corporations use "branding" to create unique & attractive personalities for themselves. What is "branding?" To answer this effectively, you will need to research this further than just the short blurb in the book.
7) On page 26 the author quotes Clay Timon, CEO of Landor Associates the world's largest & oldest branding firm, as saying, "Corporations, as brands have souls." What does he mean?
8) In your opinion, what company does an effective job at creating a unique & attractive personality through branding? What is the personality that they portray? How do they do it?
MN371
TODAY:
-BUAB Chapter 5 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of textbook Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the 5 Forces Model.
HOMEWORK:
-Meghan Porcelli will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
4) Explain what a financial feasibility analysis is.
5) What is the difference between primary & secondary research?
6) Explain what a financial feasibility analysis is.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
THURSDAY 03/08
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 9-13 were due.
-Articles & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5 & discussed the 2 articles.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Because I skipped Chapter 4, we are going back to discuss it next week. Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define the following terms:
A) Body composition
B) Percent body fat
C) Lean body mass
D) Recommended body weight
E) Overweight
F) Obesity
2) Explain the differencee between essential fat & storage fat?
3) What % of the total weight in men & women does essential fat constitute?
4) What 3 functions does storage fat serve?
5) Where do men & women tend to store storage fat differently?
6) In terms of assessing body composition, what is a standard error of estimate (SEE)?
7) What is the most accurate technique presently available in fitness laboratories for assessing body composition?
8) How does hydrostatic weighing assess body composition?
9) What are some drawbacks to hydrostatic weighing?
10) How does air displacement assess body composition?
11) Why is the Bod Pod not readily available in fitness centers & exercise laboratories?
12) How does skinfold thickness assess body composition?
13) What body areas are used on men & women for the skinfold thickness technique?
14) What is the most common technique used to determine thinness & excessive fatness?
15) A BMI above what is defined as obese?
16) A BMI below what is defined as underweight?
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 9-13 were due.
-Articles & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5 & discussed the 2 articles.
HOMEWORK:
-Keri Marnane will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Because I skipped Chapter 4, we are going back to discuss it next week. Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define the following terms:
A) Body composition
B) Percent body fat
C) Lean body mass
D) Recommended body weight
E) Overweight
F) Obesity
2) Explain the differencee between essential fat & storage fat?
3) What % of the total weight in men & women does essential fat constitute?
4) What 3 functions does storage fat serve?
5) Where do men & women tend to store storage fat differently?
6) In terms of assessing body composition, what is a standard error of estimate (SEE)?
7) What is the most accurate technique presently available in fitness laboratories for assessing body composition?
8) How does hydrostatic weighing assess body composition?
9) What are some drawbacks to hydrostatic weighing?
10) How does air displacement assess body composition?
11) Why is the Bod Pod not readily available in fitness centers & exercise laboratories?
12) How does skinfold thickness assess body composition?
13) What body areas are used on men & women for the skinfold thickness technique?
14) What is the most common technique used to determine thinness & excessive fatness?
15) A BMI above what is defined as obese?
16) A BMI below what is defined as underweight?
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
WEDNESDAY 03/07
SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on sponsorship, naming rights, & broadcasting rights.
HOMEWORK:
-Pat Gilhuly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What President signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, & in what year?
2) It is estimated that how many Americans are disabled?
3) Specific to sport facilities, what does the statute state managers must provide?
4) Wheelchair seating must comprise at least what % of the stadium total?
5) What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 state?
6) How does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act define a "qualified handicapped person?"
7) What did the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 encourage?
8) With respect to an individual, "disability" refers to what?
9) What are the 5 components of the ADA?
10) What does Title III of the ADA state?
11) What must anyone interested in pursuing a Title III claim prove?
12) What are public accommodations & commercial facilities?
13) How does the ADA generally define "readily achievable?"
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 7. Our discussion focused on the role of the CEO. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley Noke will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on what a feasability analysis is.
HOMEWORK:
-Katie O'Connell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-BUAB Chapter 5 discussion questions.
TODAY:
-SBJ articles & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on sponsorship, naming rights, & broadcasting rights.
HOMEWORK:
-Pat Gilhuly will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What President signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, & in what year?
2) It is estimated that how many Americans are disabled?
3) Specific to sport facilities, what does the statute state managers must provide?
4) Wheelchair seating must comprise at least what % of the stadium total?
5) What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 state?
6) How does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act define a "qualified handicapped person?"
7) What did the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 encourage?
8) With respect to an individual, "disability" refers to what?
9) What are the 5 components of the ADA?
10) What does Title III of the ADA state?
11) What must anyone interested in pursuing a Title III claim prove?
12) What are public accommodations & commercial facilities?
13) How does the ADA generally define "readily achievable?"
IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 7. Our discussion focused on the role of the CEO. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
-Ashley Noke will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-No new discussion questions.
MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-3 were due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on what a feasability analysis is.
HOMEWORK:
-Katie O'Connell will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-BUAB Chapter 5 discussion questions.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
TUESDAY 03/06
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 3-8 were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the epidemic of obesity & weight loss.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
9) What is the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) formula?
10) What is your EER?
11) What is the target caloric intake to lose weight formula?
12) What is your target caloric intake to lose weight?
13) What is the caloric expenditure (cal/lb/min) of the following activities:
A) Baseball
B) Golf
C) Running (7 min/mile)
D) Skating
E) Soccer
F) Wrestling
-read the following articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Avoid The Afternoon Stress-Eating Binge
1) Why do simple carbohydrates provide an instant mood lift?
2) What are the problems with a simple carb overload?
3) What time of the day do most people have a lull?
4) What should be your twofold goal when it comes to eating to reduce stress?
5) Why are complex carbs better than simple carbs?
6) Why are crunchy raw vegetables great stress reducers?
7) Foods high in what kind of fatty acids help control unhealthy surges in stress hormones?
8) Foods rich in what vitamin not only reduce stress hormone levels but also boos the immune system?
9) What amino acid found primarily in green tea has a calming effect while helping to lower elevated blood pressure?
10) 10 Ways Your Job Can Hurt Your Heart
1) Prolonged sitting may cause a drop in what that normally break down fat?
2) What % of on-the-job deaths in police officers are due to cardiovascular disease?
3) What % of on-the-job deaths in firefighters are due to cardiovascular disease?
4) What are bus drivers more likely to have than other workers?
5) A person who works a job with rotating shifts is linked to a higher risk of what?
6) What is our circadian rhythms?
7) What laws do many states & cities in the US have in restaurants & bars?
8) People who work in transportation tunnels have a what % increased risk of heart-related death compared to the general public?
9) British civil servants who worked 11 or more hours a day compared with those only working 7 to 8 hours had a what % increased risk for coronary heart disease?
10) How many Americans were uninsured in 2010?
11) Older workers who lose their job through no fault of their own have more than double the risk for what as people who keep their jobs?
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 discussion questions 3-8 were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the epidemic of obesity & weight loss.
HOMEWORK:
-Matt Horan will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
9) What is the Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) formula?
10) What is your EER?
11) What is the target caloric intake to lose weight formula?
12) What is your target caloric intake to lose weight?
13) What is the caloric expenditure (cal/lb/min) of the following activities:
A) Baseball
B) Golf
C) Running (7 min/mile)
D) Skating
E) Soccer
F) Wrestling
-read the following articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Avoid The Afternoon Stress-Eating Binge
1) Why do simple carbohydrates provide an instant mood lift?
2) What are the problems with a simple carb overload?
3) What time of the day do most people have a lull?
4) What should be your twofold goal when it comes to eating to reduce stress?
5) Why are complex carbs better than simple carbs?
6) Why are crunchy raw vegetables great stress reducers?
7) Foods high in what kind of fatty acids help control unhealthy surges in stress hormones?
8) Foods rich in what vitamin not only reduce stress hormone levels but also boos the immune system?
9) What amino acid found primarily in green tea has a calming effect while helping to lower elevated blood pressure?
10) 10 Ways Your Job Can Hurt Your Heart
1) Prolonged sitting may cause a drop in what that normally break down fat?
2) What % of on-the-job deaths in police officers are due to cardiovascular disease?
3) What % of on-the-job deaths in firefighters are due to cardiovascular disease?
4) What are bus drivers more likely to have than other workers?
5) A person who works a job with rotating shifts is linked to a higher risk of what?
6) What is our circadian rhythms?
7) What laws do many states & cities in the US have in restaurants & bars?
8) People who work in transportation tunnels have a what % increased risk of heart-related death compared to the general public?
9) British civil servants who worked 11 or more hours a day compared with those only working 7 to 8 hours had a what % increased risk for coronary heart disease?
10) How many Americans were uninsured in 2010?
11) Older workers who lose their job through no fault of their own have more than double the risk for what as people who keep their jobs?
Monday, March 5, 2012
MONDAY 03/05
SR368
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on concessions & parking as sources of revenue for sports & entertainment facilities. We will finish discussing Chapter 5 on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 20-26 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 4: "As NFL Looks To pack Stadiums..."
1) What is one of the NFL's top off season priorities?
2) What is the NFL's "blackout rule?"
3) When was the blackout rule put in place?
4) How many games were blacked out this past NFL season?
5) When the FCC first imposed the blackout rule, more than how many of NFL games were blacked out?
6) Since 1995, what year saw the highest % of games blacked out?
7) To tweak the policy, what has the NFL allowed clubs to do to habitually unsold seats?
B) Page 18: "Center Board Could Get St. Louis..."
1) What is the name of the St. Louis Rams' stadium?
2) The stadium is proposing building a new center-hung video board in an attempt to land what?
3) What does the Rams' 30-year lease require?
4) When did the stadium open?
5) What architecture firm designed the stadium?
6) What stadium was the first NFL facility to showcase a center-hung video board?
7) Center-hung boards are required for stadiums hosting what event?
-I was originally going to assign Chapter 6 discussion questions, but have decided to hold off on assigning these until Wednesday.
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the hiring & firing process.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryo Miyazaki will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
2) How is a corporation a "person?"
3) What is "corporate social responsibility?"
4) What is the history of corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & what is its effect on corporate social responsibility?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on mission statements & goals vs objectives.
HOMEWORK:
-Mike Munoz will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
1) What is a feasibility analysis?
2) What is an industry & market feasibility analysis?
3) Briefly explain each of the 5 forces of the 5 forces model.
-Read BUAB Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What is the official name of the Dogfish Head brewpub?
2) What is a way of differentiating your products from those of the competition
3) What element of your brand is intangible & inward-facing?
4) How did Dogfish Head buy its first large brewing system & how much did it cost?
5) When Dogfish Head's bottle labeling machine ran out of glue, how did Sam affix the labels to the bottles?
6) What was the result of the answer to Question 5?
7) What Dogfish Head beer was named "Beer of the Year" by Beer Philadelphia?
8) A small company is closer to who than a giant corporation is?
9) What is Starbucks policy that reflects its goal of assuring the highest quality product?
10) What appears on the bottom of every 6-pack of Dogfish Head beer?
11) What dies Dogfish Head do one Friday every month?
12) The highest level of brand equity is realized in the emotional relationship your consumer has with what
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on concessions & parking as sources of revenue for sports & entertainment facilities. We will finish discussing Chapter 5 on Wednesday.
HOMEWORK:
-Greg Giguere will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read the following February 20-26 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) Page 4: "As NFL Looks To pack Stadiums..."
1) What is one of the NFL's top off season priorities?
2) What is the NFL's "blackout rule?"
3) When was the blackout rule put in place?
4) How many games were blacked out this past NFL season?
5) When the FCC first imposed the blackout rule, more than how many of NFL games were blacked out?
6) Since 1995, what year saw the highest % of games blacked out?
7) To tweak the policy, what has the NFL allowed clubs to do to habitually unsold seats?
B) Page 18: "Center Board Could Get St. Louis..."
1) What is the name of the St. Louis Rams' stadium?
2) The stadium is proposing building a new center-hung video board in an attempt to land what?
3) What does the Rams' 30-year lease require?
4) When did the stadium open?
5) What architecture firm designed the stadium?
6) What stadium was the first NFL facility to showcase a center-hung video board?
7) Center-hung boards are required for stadiums hosting what event?
-I was originally going to assign Chapter 6 discussion questions, but have decided to hold off on assigning these until Wednesday.
IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the hiring & firing process.
HOMEWORK:
-Ryo Miyazaki will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
2) How is a corporation a "person?"
3) What is "corporate social responsibility?"
4) What is the history of corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & what is its effect on corporate social responsibility?
MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #6.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on mission statements & goals vs objectives.
HOMEWORK:
-Mike Munoz will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Read textbook Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Wednesday:
1) What is a feasibility analysis?
2) What is an industry & market feasibility analysis?
3) Briefly explain each of the 5 forces of the 5 forces model.
-Read BUAB Chapter 5 & answer the following Discussion Questions for Friday:
1) What is the official name of the Dogfish Head brewpub?
2) What is a way of differentiating your products from those of the competition
3) What element of your brand is intangible & inward-facing?
4) How did Dogfish Head buy its first large brewing system & how much did it cost?
5) When Dogfish Head's bottle labeling machine ran out of glue, how did Sam affix the labels to the bottles?
6) What was the result of the answer to Question 5?
7) What Dogfish Head beer was named "Beer of the Year" by Beer Philadelphia?
8) A small company is closer to who than a giant corporation is?
9) What is Starbucks policy that reflects its goal of assuring the highest quality product?
10) What appears on the bottom of every 6-pack of Dogfish Head beer?
11) What dies Dogfish Head do one Friday every month?
12) The highest level of brand equity is realized in the emotional relationship your consumer has with what
Friday, March 2, 2012
FRIDAY 3/2
SR368
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on concessions.
HOMEWORK:
-TJ Dineen will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 7 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on employee motivation.
HOMEWORK:
-Lauren Miller will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
MN371
TODAY:
-BUAB Chapter 4 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of textbook Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on competitive advantage.
HOMEWORK:
-Kyle Mulcahy will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on concessions.
HOMEWORK:
-TJ Dineen will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 7 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on employee motivation.
HOMEWORK:
-Lauren Miller will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
MN371
TODAY:
-BUAB Chapter 4 discussion questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of textbook Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on competitive advantage.
HOMEWORK:
-Kyle Mulcahy will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Nothing new.
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