WEDNESDAY 3/30

SR201

TODAY:

-9 Innings From Ground Zero &Chapter 8 discussion questions due. -Opportunity Quiz #6. -We discussed 9 Innings From Ground Zero. -We began a discussion of Chapter 8. HOMEWORK: -Into The Wild: Chapters 14, 15, 16. -Answer the following Chapter 9 Discussion Questions:

1) State & explain the 5 main physiological benefits of humor & laughter.

2) State & explain the 4 main psychological benefits of humor & laughter.

3) State & explain the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.

MN371

TODAY:

-Chapter 6 discussion questions due.

-Opportunity Quiz #5.

-We finished discussing Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 8 Discussion Questions:

1) What is guerilla marketing?

2) Define "target market" & explain how small businesses can pinpoint their target markets.

3) Define "demographics."

4) Define "market research" & state the objective of market research.

SR338 TODAY:

-Chapter 8 Part B discussion questions due.

-We finished our discussion of Chapter 8.

HOMEWORK:

-Read the following articles & answer the Discussion Questions:

A) Why Portion Control Matters

1) What portion size appropriate item accounts for a multimillion-dollar slice of the food market? 2) How many different types of food choices do we make each day?

3) For what 2 reasons are the cards stacked against most Americans when it comes to making proper portion choices?

4) In what calorie increments do we often overeat?

5) What part of our brain is most to blame for poor food choices?

6) According to research, why are people more likely to order triple-chocolate black forest volcano cake than chocoalte cake for desert?

7) What is the easiest way to keep hidden food persuaders at bay?

B) Physically Fit Students Do Better Academically Too

1) How many points did test scores drop for each extra minute it took for middle & high school students to complete a 1 mile run/walk fitness test?

2) What 2 factors are needed for optimal brain function?

3) For the purposes of boosting student achievement, what have schools disinvested in?

4) What factors contribute ot the "Freshman 15?" (Not from article. Reaearch it.)

SR368

TODAY:

-S&R candidate presentation.

HOMEWORK: -See post from Monday.

TUESDAY 3/29

IC212

TODAY:

-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due.

-Opportunity Quiz #5.

-I handed out Opportunity Quiz #6 that is to be taken as a take-home.

-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1. We discussed deregulation, the corporation as a legal "person," Corporate Social Responsibility, stakeholders, new capitalism, & sustainable development. We will finish Chapter 1 at the beginning of class next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:

-There is no class on Thursday 3/31.

-Complete Opportunity Quiz #6. It is due at the beginning of class next Tuesday. If you were absent today, a copy of the quiz is posted on campus web under the "Handouts" section.

MONDAY 3/28

SR201

TODAY:

-No discussion questions due.

-You should have read the article about sports after 9/11 that was posted last Friday.

-We began watching the documentary "9 Innings From Ground Zero." I handed out questions that are to be filled out while watching the film.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Discussion Questions based on the "Sports After 9/11" article that was posted last Friday:

1) What were the only 2 things that got former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani's mind off of 9/11?

2) How did sports help America return to normalcy after 9/11?

3) According to a report in the October 2001 Sports Business Journal, how much money did sports teams spend to beef up security over the course of the year after 9/11?

4) What city hosted the first Olympics after 9/11 and how much did they spend on security?

5) How much did Athens spend on secutity for their Olympics?

-Answer the following Chapter 8 Discussion Questions:

1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress.

2) Explain how state, nonspecifically induced changes, & specific syndrome contribute to Selye's stress definition.

3) State & explain the 3 stages of GAS (page 217).

MN371

TODAY:

-Chapter 5 discussion questions due.

-We finished watching "Beer Wars."

-We discussed how to get started with the business plan for the group project.

-We began a discussion of Chapter 5 by discussing what a sole proprietorship is and what the advantages/disadvantages are.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 6 Discussion Questions:

1) Define & explain what "franchising" is.

2) Explain the 3 main types of franchising.

3) What are some advantages to franchising?

4) What are some drawbacks of buying a franchise?

SR338

TODAY:

-Chapter 8 Part A discussion questions due.

-Article discussion questions due.

-We discussed the article and began a discussion of Chapter 8 by discussing what flexibility & stretching are, and the 4 FAQ's about stretching.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions:

1) What problems can be caused by poor flexibility?

2) What are the benefits of good flexibility?

3) What are the factors affecting flexibility?

4) Define plastic & elastic elongation.

5) State & explain the 4 principles of muscular flexibility prescription.

6) Define the 3 modes of stretching exercises.

SR368

TODAY:

-Chapter 7 Part A discussion questions due.

-SBJ article discussion questions due.

-We discussed the SBJ article & Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:

-Read the following SBJ articles and answer the corresponding Discussion Questions for Friday:

A) March 21-27: "Basketball Hall of Fame Plans to Sell Title Sponsorship" Page: 9
1) Where is the Basketball HOF located?
2) What is the official name of the HOF?
3) How much are HOF officials hoping to get per year from a title sponsor?
4) How many people visit the HOF each year?
5) Why would Converse fit well as a title sponsor of the HOF?
B) March 28 - April 3: "Early Ticket Sales Point to Rebound for MLB" Page: Cover
1) How many fans attended MLB games in 2010?
2) What is Bud Selig's attendance goal for 2011?
3) What factors are responsible for the ticket turnaround in 2011?
4) What is dynamic ticket pricing (look it up)?
5) What is MLB's largest single revenue source?
6) What % decline did the Mets have in ticket sales last year?
C) March 28 - April 3: "Local Power, Grassroots Appeal Make High School Sports Compelling" Page: 21
1) What % of all Americans are fans of high school sports?
2) What % of all Americans are avid fans of high school sports?
3) Why have there never been sanctioned national championships at the high school level?
4) What is the author convinced is the power of the interest in high school sports & Minor League Baseball?
5) What % of high school sports fans don't have kids at home between the ages of 12 & 17?
6) What company is investing $10 million in high school sports?

FRIDAY 3/25

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 Part B discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild: Chapters 11, 12, 13.
-Opportunity Quiz #5.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 7. We discussed the psychological benefits of exercise, the components of health related physical fitness, recreational eating, & recreational alcohol consumption.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the following article: Sports After 9/11

MN371
TODAY:
-We continued wathing "Beer Wars."

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Part A 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.

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 7 by discussing the principles involved in strength training & the factors that affect strength.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define "flexibility."
2) Define "stretching."
3) Will stretching before exercise prevent injuries? Explain.
4) Does strength tarining limit flexibility? Explain.
5) Will stretching exercises help me lose weight? Explain.
6) How much should stretching "hurt" to gain flexibility? Explain.
-Read the following article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How much weekly physical activity do public health guidelines recommend adults get?
2) What type of training may be better that endurance training to improve metabolic health & reduce the risk for chronic diseases?
3) What is high-interval training?
4) What is the #1 barrier for exercise?
5) How much time per day do women need to exercise to maintain weight?
6) What is the best way for men & women to maintain weight & cut down on exercise time?

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 6. We discussed locker room traffic-flow, specialty locker rooms, & an organization's work processes.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 7 Part A 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.
-Read the March 21-27 SBJ article, "A-B Stays in Soccer With MLS Renewal," on page 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) How long is the A-B partnership extension with MLS?
2) What is the beermaker giving up?
3) The deal also includes an extension with what 2 teams?
4) How much is the deal estimated to be worth?
5) What A-B product will be promotoed at US national women's team games?
6) Who recently replaced A-B as the official beer of the NHL?
7) Who receives the MLS "Golden Boot" award?
8) Why did MLS clubs want to have the ability to negotiate their own beer rights with local beer companies?
9) A-B has been the official beer sponsor of every FIFA World Cup since what year?
10) What company was the first major american brand to come on board with MLS?

THURSDAY 3/24

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-The class started off on a downer. I was made fun of for my choice in refrigerator, and I was not able to show the video clips that I wanted. However, being a seasoned professional I battled through the adversity and we continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1 by talking about the advantages/disadvantages to corporations, and the rise of the corporation in Europe & America.

HOMEWORK:
-Watch the following clips from The Corporation documentary that go with the discussion topics from Chapter 1.
1) What is a corporation?
2) Birth
3) A legal "person"
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, is it possible for a corporation to meet the needs of its stockholders, customers, employees, and environment? Can/Should corporations care about more than just profits?
2) Explain what happened in the Dodge v. Ford case.
3) Explain wha the Kyoto Protocol is.
4) What does it mean to say corporations are psychopathic? What are the psychopathic traits of corporations?
5) Explain what "capitalism with a conscience" is. How does Pfizer exemplify the concept?
6) Choose a company that you are a customer of and that you like. Look on ther website for their Corporate Social Responsibility plan. What is one component of the plan that sticks out to you?