Thomas Edison BUS401 Full course all assignments +final paper+ discussions
Thomas
Edison BUS401 Full course all assignments +final paper+ discussions
Thomas Edison BUS401 Full course all
assignments +final paper+ discussions
You are required to complete sixwritten
assignments The written assignments are on a variety of topics associated with
the course modules
Answer allessay questions in
each assignment Your answer to each question should be between 250 and 500
words (or approximately 1–2 pages per question, typed double-spaced) Be sure to
proofread your work carefully for correct spelling, grammar, and clarity of
expression
The questions in the assignments
require critical thinking Take the time to determine what you need to include
to present a thoughtful, complete response
Formulate answers in your own words;
do not merely copy answers from your reading materials However, support the
points you make with information from your course materials and from outside
sources Cite and document all sources of information with an appropriate
reference
Prepare your written assignments
using whatever word processing program you have on your computer Include your
name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the
semester and year in which you are enrolled
Before submitting your first assignment,
check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is
compatible with your mentor’s software If so, you can submit your work as you
prepared it If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (rtf) file, using the
Save As command of your software program Rich text retains basic formatting and
can be read by any other word processing program
When satisfied that your assignment
represents your best work, submit it to your mentor
For help regarding preparing and
submitting assignments, see the Student Handbook located within the General
Information page of the course Web site
Written Assignment 1
- What are the major differences between capitalism,
communism, and socialism?
- Discuss the three major economic indicators and how
they are indicative of our current economic climate
- Identify the major strategies a business owner may
consider when entering the global marketplace Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of each of your points
Written Assignment 2
- If you were to consider a franchise such as McDonald’s,
Burger King, or Starbucks, what would you need to know?
- Develop a business plan, and justify each area in your
plan
- Discuss sources of funds one should investigate before
tackling such a business endeavor
(Objective 23, 26, 28)
Written Assignment 3
- 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
- What type of planning would each of the following job
titles be concerned with: president, plant manager, supervisor?
- What are the operations management issues involved in
both the manufacturing and service sectors?
- Discuss two (2) of the following issues involved in
structuring organizations:
- centralization versus decentralization of authority
- choosing the appropriate span of control
- tall versus flat organizational structures
- advantages and disadvantages of departmentalization
Written Assignment 4
- What is the sequence of steps that should occur before
you are hired for a full-time position?
- Describe the types of methods companies use to train
their employees
- Are Herzberg’s motivational and hygiene factors valid
today?
Written Assignment 5
- List five advertisements from various types of media
that attracted your attention, and discuss those characteristics that
determined your selection
- Using the product life cycle, describe a product at
each stage of the PLC and support your choice
- List and describe the 4 “p’s” of marketing
Written Assignment 6
- Why is some knowledge of accounting necessary to
succeed in business? Provide examples
- Name some of the major stock exchanges where securities
are traded Describe the characteristics of each
- Describe the major characteristics of stocks and bonds
How are they similar? How do they differ?
4 BUS-101: INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS
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6 Final Paper
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10 Take any simple item (eg a
pencil) and discuss how every aspect of that product relates to every chapter
from the manufacturing aspect to the purchasing of the final product
by the ultimate consumer
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12 Instructions for Outline
13 You must submit an outline
of your final paper to your mentor for approval and comment Carefully read the
instructions for the Final Paper and prepare a detailed outline of your
proposed paper Your outline should be detailed and contain all the main and
sub-topics that you plan to address in your final paper
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15 Instructions for Final Paper
16 Explain every aspect in a 15-20
page report Think carefully and describe how each chapter would apply If you
believe that a particular chapter does not apply please describe why
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18 Formulate your paper in your own
words; do not merely copy from your reading materials and from Internet sources
However, support the points you make with information from your course
materials and from outside sources Cite and document all sources of information
with an appropriate reference
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20 Your final paper is worth 15 percent
of your course grade and should follow your approved outline
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22 Students please note: The date
given as the due date for your final paper, the last day of the course, is the
LAST date your paper will be accepted as “on time” Do not wait until the last
minute to begin your paper You may, of course, turn it in early if you finish
early Any paper submitted after the final due date will be accepted only at the
discretion of your mentor
Discussion Forum 1
In Discussion Forum 1, post your
response to the following discussion question Reply to at least two
classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- How can a business add to the quality of life and the
standard of living in a community?
Discussion Forum 2
In Discussion Forum 2, post your
response to the following discussion question Reply to at least two
classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- If you were going into business, what form of business
ownership would you select (sole proprietorship, partnership,
corporation), and why?
Discussion Forum 3
In Discussion Forum 3, post your
response to the following discussion question Reply to at least two
classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- As a manager of a large organization, discuss your
major functions in detail
Discussion Forum 4
In Discussion Forum 4, post your
response to the following discussion question Reply to at least two
classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- Are unions beneficial in today’s difficult economic
situation?
Discussion Forum 5
In Discussion Forum 5, post your
response to the following discussion question [topic] Reply to at least
two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- What are the major methods of data collection companies
use before making their products commercially available?
Discussion Forum 6
In Discussion Forum 6, post your
response to the following discussion topic Reply to at least two
classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the course Calendar
- Discuss the role of the Federal Reserve System (The
Fed) in helping our current economic situation improve
(Objective 617, 618)
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