1.
If you were to consider a franchise such as McDonald’s, Burger King, or Starbucks, what would you need to know?
2.
Develop a business plan, and justify each area in your plan
3.
Discuss sources of funds one should investigate before tackling such a business endeavor
(Objective 23, 26, 28) Written Assignment 3 1.
What leadership style would best describe the boss or supervisor you are currently working with or have recently worked with? Justify your choice of leadership style
2.
What type of planning would each of the following job titles be concerned with: president, plant manager, supervisor?
3.
What are the operations management issues involved in both the manufacturing and service sectors?
4.
Discuss two (2) of the following issues involved in structuring organizations: 1.
centralization versus decentralization of authority
2.
choosing the appropriate span of control
3.
tall versus flat organizational structures
4.
advantages and disadvantages of departmentalization
Written Assignment 4 1.
What is the sequence of steps that should occur before you are hired for a full-time position?
2.
Describe the types of methods companies use to train their employees
3.
Are Herzberg’s motivational and hygiene factors valid today?
Written Assignment 5 1.
List five advertisements from various types of media that attracted your attention, and discuss those characteristics that determined your selection
2.
Using the product life cycle, describe a product at each stage of the PLC and support your choice
3.
List and describe the 4 “p’s” of marketing
Written Assignment 6 1.
Why is some knowledge of accounting necessary to succeed in business? Provide examples
2.
Name some of the major stock exchanges where securities are traded Describe the characteristics of each