Friday, October 29, 2010

FRIDAY 10/29

Remember, a broken pumpkin can be fixed with a pumpkin patch!

IC212
TODAY:
-All discussion questions for The Corporation Chapter 1 due.
-We began discussing Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the rise of power & corruption of corporation in 18th century Europe.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 Discussion Questions due next Wednesday:
1) IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A CORPORATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS, CUSTOMERS, AND ENVIRONMENT? CAN/SHOULD BUSINESS BE ABOUT MORE THAN PROFITS?
2) EXPLAIN THE DODGE V. FORD CASE?
3) WHAT IS THE KYOTO PROTOCOL? HOW MUCH CONSIDERATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD CORPORATIONS ASSUME?
4) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DEFINE CORPORATIONS AS PSYCHOPATHIC? WHAT ARE CORPORATION’S PSYCHOPATHIC TRAITS?
5) WHAT IS “CAPITALISM WITH A CONSCIENCE?” HOW DOES PFIZER EXEMPLIFY THE CONCEPT?
6) FIND A COMPANY THAT, IN YOUR OPINION, HAS A SOLID CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN. WHAT COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN DO YOU FEEL MAKE IT SOLID?

IC101
TODAY:
-I thought we had a quality round table discussion about college. I hope we can take that approach for the rest of the semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Reaction Paper #2 due Monday.
-Bring Unit #3: Violence in Sports homework with you on Monday.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

THURSDAY 10/28

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 & SBJ discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 7 & the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 8 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 main categories of indoor surfacing?
2) What are the 3 distinct areas of indoor facility surfacing?
3) Generally speaking, what should dictate the type of flooring surface utilized?
4) What are the 3 considerations that have allowed synthetic floors to challenge traditional hardwood flooring?
5) Explain the difference between "point-elastic" & "area0elastic" flooring surfaces.
6) Explain "attractive life."
7) What is the slection criteria for certain flooring materials?

-Read the following SBJ (October 25-31) articles & answer the Discussion Questions.
A) Under Armour Neal Deal For More MLB Rights" Page 5
1) Under Armour is close to signing a deal that would gain it the rights to manufacture what with MLB logos?
2) What company has held casual MLB footwear rights since 2004?
3) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 1?
4) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 2?
5) What is MLB's cause-related initiative for Game 3?

B) "NFL Will Test Radio Frequency IC Cards At Super Bowl Meeting" Page 14
1) What does RFID stand for?
2) Why is RFID more secure than bar code technology?
3) How does the NFL plan to use the smart card technology?
4) What company is the NFL's consultant for Super Bowl preparations?
5) What stadium will host this season's Super Bowl?

C) "On Game Day, Teams Must Set The Tone, Deliver The Experience" Page 15
1) Teams should use the stadium experience & tap all of our senses to create what?
2) How should the NFL fan experience begin on game day?
3) What 2 things set the tone for the fan's game day experience?
4) What is a smile campaign?
5) What is critical when dealing with part-time help?
6) What are the 2 key vehicles to enhance the fan experience?
7) After listening to fans' suggestions, how many improvements did Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonis strive to make?
8) What is there a need for when it comes to concession operations?
9) What is the most important part of the fan experience?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 12 & 13.
-Chapter 6 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 6. We will finish the common time wasters on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why is alcohol such an issue on college campuses?
2) Define binge drinking.
3) Define fitness.
4) How can fitness be affected by leisure?
5) How can fitness have an impact on leisure?
6) What is the fitness illusion?
7) What are the components of health related physical fitness?

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/27

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 7. Our discussion focused on the 4 types of managers.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer The Corporation Part B Discussion Questions.

IC101
TODAY:
The issues that I encountered in class today have been ongoing issues throughout the semester that I have let go for too long. Why? Because I try to treat IC101 differently than I do my other classes. Those of you that have me for SR201 recognize this. I feel my main goal as an IC101 instructor is to help you with the transition process from high school to college, and hopefully set you up with the skills needed to be a successful college student. That does not mean we do not have goals, topics to discuss, and lessons to learn each class period. It's just that they are done in a different way. To be honest, I feel that the most beneficial class periods are the Friday round table discussions. It's an open forum to discuss pressing issues that directly affect you as a college student and human being. You have not treated these classes with respect or taken them seriously. That's a shame. Despite what you may think, I know a lot about what it takes to be successful in college. I know because I lived it as a student, and I have seen students live it for the last 7+ years. I believe that the best type of knowledge is knowledge that is gained through experience. I challenge you all to look at the effort you have made as a college student so far. Have you taken college seriously? Have you learned valuable lessons that you can take with you for the rest of your life? Have you initiated learning outside of the classroom? If someone is paying your tuition, would they be proud of you? Are you proud of yourself?

HOMEWORK:
-Reaction Paper #2 due Monday.
-For Friday, please answer with the utmost truth & honesty the following questions. Your answers should be typed & printed.
1) Why are you in college?
2) Looking back at your effort as a college student so far, what is one thing you are proud of?
3) Looking back at your effort as a college student so far, what is one thing you need to improve?
4) On graduation day when you look back at your college experience, what do you hope to see?

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

TUESDAY 10/26

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #2.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following Discussion Questions.
1) What is the basic purpose of any facility sign?
2) What are the 5 categories of signs?
3) Explain the OSHA issues regarding the communication of hazardous conditions.
4) What is the difference between using "warning" & "caution" on a sign?
5) What are the 3 groups that facility signage serves?

-Read the following SBJ articles from the 10/18-24 issue & answer the Discussion Questions.

A) "NFL Group Will Battle Blackouts" Page Cover
1) What is the NFL blackout policy.
2) Through week 5, how many NFL games have been blacked out?
3) What teams have accounted for the blacked out games?
4) What reasons have league official given for the low attendance?
5) According to Commissioner Roger Goodell, what is a top issue facing the NFL?

B) "NBA Ready For Check-Ins With NBA Turnstile" Page 3
1) What is NBA Turnstile?
2) How many combined Twitter & Facebook followers does the NBA have?
3) How many combined Twitter & Facebook followers does the NFL have?
4) What are "badges?"

C) "Performance Brands Vital To NFL" Page 4
1) Beginning in 2012, what company will own the rights to manufacturing & supplying the NFL with jerseys?
2) In addition to jerseys, what else will the company own the rights to?
3) What was the deal breaker for the company agreeing to the NFL deal?
4) How many NFL players are under contract with Nike?
5) What company gained the rights to supply hats on NFL sidelines?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed: the catharsis theory, the optimal arousal theory, the play as an escape from social reality theory, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and Nash's Pyramid.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 12 & 13.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are ultimate goals?
2) What is life patterning?
3) What is the ABC rating system?
4) What is transition time?
5) What is the swiss-cheese approach?
6) When procrastinating, what are common time wasters?

Monday, October 25, 2010

MONDAY 10/25

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 of The Corporation & answer the following Discussion Questions (Questions 1-6 are due on Wednesday & 7-9 are due on Friday):
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?
6) How/Why do corporations use New Capitalism & corporate social responsibility to soften their image?
7) 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.
8) 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?
9) 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?

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished Unit 2: Education & Sports.
-I handed back Reaction Paper #1 & discussed what was good & not so good.

HOMEWORK:
-Come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have about Reaction Paper #2.
-Answer the Unit 3: Violence in Sports discussion questions that were posted last Wednesday.