WEDNESDAY 10/10

MK201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 3.  We discussed the 4 basic kinds of competitive strategies, competitor analysis, competitive rivals, & competitive barriers.

HOMEWORK:
-Nick Lacroix will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
5) Explain each of the criteria for "good" market segments:
A) Homogeneous within
B) Heterogeneous between
C) Substantial
D) Operational
6) State & explain the 3 basic ways to develop market-oriented strategies in a broad product market.

GLE101
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-You went to a career day presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Nothing is due on Friday, but we will be meeting in the classroom.

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions 1-6 were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3.  Our discussion focused on systematic abandonment.

HOMEWORK:
-Calvin Graves will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
7) What 2 things make collaboration tick day to day and move in step with shortened windows of opportunity? 
8) In October 2001, Ericsson entered into a joint venture with Sony to develop & market what?

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions were due.
-You took Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 by discussing the 5 ethical maxims that the sport manager can use when making a decision.

HOMEWORK:
-Nathan Gonelli will bring in a current event for us to discuss.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
9) Your attitude toward work can be referred to as what?
10) What is one of the most important competencies of a good sport manager?
11) A good practice to follow is to send your thanks within how many hours of a social or business contact or event?
12) A survey of more than 400 US-based organizations & employers revealed that it is critical for new job entrants to possess what?
13) According to the survey, what were the 3 highest rated applied skills needed by entrants into today's workforce? 
14) According to the survey, was identified as the skill that will increase in importance over the coming years?