TUESDAY 5/31

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

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

FRIDAY 4/29

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 14 & Murderball discussion questions due.
-Quiz #9.
-We discussed Murderball & Chapter 14.

HOMEWORK:
-Review the study guide for our review session on Monday.

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 16 discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 16.

HOMEWORK:
-The group project Business Plan is due at 9:00AM on Monday. Don't be late!

SR338
TODAY:
-The first group presented today.

HOMEWORK:
-Review the study guide for our review session on Monday.

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part B discussion questions due.
-Course evaluations.
-I handed out Quiz 9.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz 9 is a take home and is due in class on Monday.
-Exam #2 is Monday.

THURSDAY 4/28

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-Quiz #9.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over the study guide for Tuesday's review session.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Define: corporation, jobbers, south sea company, bubble act, deregulation, corporate social responsibility, shareholder, stakeholder, new capitalism, sustainable development.
-Industrialization in America involved what 3 important developments?
-By 1900 what 3 cities had a population over 1 million?
-What 2 states sought to attract corporations by getting rid of unpopular restrictions?
-What Constitutional amendment helped corporation gain rights as a "person?"
-What are the 3 P's that CSR honors?
-What corporation believed that capitalism would not survive unless equality & cooperation existed between workers & capitalists?

Chapter 2
-Define: profit maximization, profit motive, capitalism with a conscience, brand loyalty, psychopathic.
-How does The Body Shop & Pfizer utilize capitalism with a conscience?
-What was the judgment in Dodge v. Ford?

Chapter 3
-Define: externality, cost-benefit analysis, ethics, morality, utilitarianism
-What entities are affected by externalities?
-Explain Anderson v. General Motors.
-Who is being exploited in the "science of exploitation?"

Chapter 4
-Define: consumerism, materialism (business).
-In America's economy, who holds the most power? What powers do they hold?
-What reasons for attending college were given by students pre-1990's?
-I will give you the 4 myths of CSR. Be able to explain why each is a myth?

Chapter 5
-Define: marketing, nag factor, opportunity in devastation
-What are the 3 main purposes of marketing?
-The true essence of marketing is the ability to persuade the customer into doing what 2 things?
-What 2 ways do kids nag their parents?
-What areas of devastation do companies prey on children?
-Be able to explain the 4 types of parents.

WEDNESDAY 4/27

SR201

TODAY:
-We finished watching Murderball.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the Murderball & Chapter 14 discussion questions.

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 7
-Define: fitness, obesity
-What are the 4 main ways that fitness can be affected by leisure?
-What are the 3 main ways that fitness can have an impact on leisure?
-What % of Americans do not exercise at all during their leisure?
-What is the real reason why most people do not exercise?
-What are the 3 main psychological benefits of exercise?
-What % of a family's budget goes towards meals eaten outside the home?
-According to a 2010 study by Britain's Center for Crime & Justice studies, what is the most dangerous drug?
-How does the NIAAA define binge drinking?

Chapter 8
-Define: stress, stressor, distress, eustress
-What does GAS stand for?
-What are the 3 stages of GAS & what happens during each one?

Chapter 9
-What are the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter?

Chapter 10
-What 3 social trends are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
-Define: socialization
-What are the 3 skills necessary for participating within society?
-What are the 3 types of friendships? Be able to identify each one.

Chapter 11

-What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling?

Chapter 12
-Define: ethics
-Be able to identify each of the 3 ethical theories that we discussed.
-What are the 2 categories of common obstacles to leisure fulfillment?


Chapter 13
-Be able to identify the different stages of leisure in childhood.
-What are the 2 main functions that adolescent leisure activities serve?
-What 2 things can leisure opportunities help middle-aged adults answer questions about?
-What are the 2 most beneficial types of recreational activities for elders?


Chapter 14
-Define: forced leisure, therapeutic recreation

MN371
TODAY:

-Chapter 14 Part B discussion questions due.
-Quiz #8.
-We finished discussing Chapter 14.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 16 Discussion Questions:
1) Define leadership.
2) What characteristics should business leaders exhibit?
3) What is the difference between leadership & management?
4) How can/should leaders build trust?
5) Define culture.
6) How does Burton Snowboards build culture?

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 5
-Be able to identity the 3 types of businesses what we discussed?
-What is a partnership agreement?

Chapter 6
-Define: franchising
-Be able to identify the 3 types of franchising that we discussed.
-What are the 3 main benefits of buying a franchise?
-What are the 3 main drawbacks of buying a franchsie?

Chapter 8
-Define: marketing, brand loyalty, guerilla marketing, target market, demographics, psychographics, relationship marketing
-What are the 3 main purposes of marketing?
-How much more does it cost a company to acquire a new customer than keep an existing customer?
-What 3 factors influence brand loyalty?
-State the 4 steps of relationship marketing.

Chapter 10
-State the 3 forces of pricing.
-What 3 things should a well chosen price do?
-What is the difference between objective value & perceived value?
-Define: revolutionary products, evolutionary products, me-too products.

Chapter 13
-Define: capital, fixed capital, working capital, growth capital, debt capital, equity capital.
-Today, what is the largest source of external financing for companies in the start-up phases?
-What is the name of The Boston Beer Company's initiative to help small businesses?

Chapter 14
-In order, what are the steps in choosing a location?

Chapter 16
-Define: leadership, trait theory, culture
-What characteristics should business leaders exhibit?

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part B discussion questions due.
-Quiz #9.
-We finished discussing Chapter 15.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 7
-Define: strength training, sarcopenia, activities of daily living.
-What may be the most important health-related component of physical fitness?
-Explain the difference between muscular strength & muscular endurance.
-How is muscular strength usually determined?
-How is muscular endurance typically determined?
-What are the 2 types of training methods used to improve strength?
-What % of your 1RM should you use a resistance of to stimulate strength development?
-How many seconds of maximal exercise nearly depletes the energy from a muscle?
-How long does it take for energy in a muscle to be replenished?
-Explain the difference between slow-twitch & fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Chapter 8
-Define: flexibility, stretching, plastic elongation, elastic elongation.
-What type of yoga is done at a higher intensity, for a longer time, and in hotter rooms?
-What 3 problems can be caused by poor flexibility?
-Changes in muscle temperature can increase/decrease flexibility by what %?
-What is the most significant contributor to lower flexibility?

Chapter 9
-What substances are released from the pituitary gland in the brain during exercise that cause people to get a "physical high?"
-What type of diabetes is primarily found in young people?
-What type of diabetes occurs mainly in overweight people?
-How long should a person wait after a meal before exercising strenuously?
-In order, what are the 3 major signs of heat illness?
-What is the most important factor in preventing heat disorders?

Chapter 12
-Define: stress, stressor, eustress, distress, self-esteem, fighting spirit,
-In order, what are the top 5 college student stressors?
-State & explain what happens during the 3 stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
-In order, what are common time wasters?

Chapter 13
-Define: addiction
-Explain the difference between drug misuse & drug abuse.
-What are the 2 main reasons why compulsive exercising is dangerous?

Chapter 15
-Define: physiological age, chronological age, functional capacity, life expectancy,
-Sedentary people in the US are about how many years older than their chronological age?
-What is the greatest benefit of a lifetime wellness lifestyle?

SR368

TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part A discussion questions due.
-Quiz #8.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 15.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 15 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What is one of the most common errors in planning recreation centers (page 223)?
2) Few metropolitan areas in the US have sufficient what?
3) One acre of recreation & park space should be set aside by urban areas for how many members of the present & future population?
4) What plays an important role in setting standards for community aesthetics?
5) What is the basic infrastructure required by a walking trail?
6) Generally, what is the minimum cost for the construction of an 18-hole golf course?
7) What sport incorporates "pebbles" and a "stone?"
8) What sport is played on a 91 x 13 foot court?

TUESDAY 4/26

IC212

TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-Research Paper due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 4 & began a discussion of Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
1) What is the "nag factor?"
2) Explain the 4 types of parents.