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."
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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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