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Below you will also find a Peer Evaluation form. There is no need to submit this form unless you have an issue with the performance of a group member for a particular Online Friday assignment.
If you have an issue within your group that you feel needs my attention, download the form below, complete the form and email a copy directly to me. Do this within 48 hours of the due date for the particular assignment.
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August 27 - Greed Video
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Critical Thinking
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September 3 - Critical Thinking
Read the article entitled "Bosses Seek Critical Thinking" in the file above. Next, review the PowerPoint presentation entitled "Critical Thinking."
The PPT presentation suggests that in order to think critically, we need to begin by applying a theory. The last slide asks you to consider a series of questions regarding Price Theory (you may need to conduct some research to answer these questions).
Read the two other articles from The Wall Street Journal linked above. Both of these articles address the issue of price gouging, which is a very emotional issue for many people. Most, if not all states, have laws that protect consumers against price gouging, especially during natural disasters. Following disasters, the popular press typically includes reports of much higher than normal prices for such things as gasoline, hotel rooms, bottled water and other supplies.
What does critical thinking mean to you? What are your thoughts on price gouging? Think critically! Should it be allowed? Why or why not? Provide evidence to support your arguments.
Your paper should be typed, double-spaced, no longer than two pages, including a heading and your name. Submit your paper below, saved as a word document, no later than 6 p.m., Friday September 3.
Click the link above, read the five articles provided and follow the instructions. Post your individual paper in the assignments tab below no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, September 17 and also send a copy to your group members. Write a single paper that is no longer than three pages. Use headings to identify the article you are writing about.
Email one copy of the final group paper to me before class beings on by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22.
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September 17 - Post Individual Paper
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September 24 - Post Individual Paper
McDonald's Strategy Changes
Click the link above to access three articles. Describe the changes being made to McDonald’s business level strategy in each of these articles. Treat each article independently of the others. Why do you think they made these changes? Provide evidence from your textbook, our classroom discussions and each article to support your arguments.
Your paper should be no longer than three pages. Use headings to describe each of the articles that you are writing about.
Email one copy of the final group paper to me no later than 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6.
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October 1 - Post Individual Paper
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October 15: Post Individual Paper
The topics of corporate-level strategy, mergers and acquisitions, cooperative strategies and vertical integration are all interconnected. Click on the link above, read the attached articles and follow the instructions (found at the beginning of one article and the end of the other).
Email one copy of the final group paper to me no later than 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3.
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October 29: Post Individual Paper
Click on the link above, and read the articles on the topic of corporate governance. Note the date for the articles (which in some cases will provide context). Follow the instructions found at the end. Your responses should be less than three pages. Use headings to note which articles you are discussing.
Email one copy of the final group paper to me no later than 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 10.
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November 5 - Post Individual Paper
Exam 1 Prep Assignment
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Click the link below to access four articles. Read and follow the instructions. We will discuss these articles in class on Wednesday as preparation for the upcoming exam.
I won't be collecting any of your responses, but I encourage you to take the time to write down your thoughts.
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Exam 1 Prep Assignments
Quizzes
Not published to studentsCurrentHere you will find the quizzes for each chapter. The due dates/times are shown below.
NOTE: You must use a computer with a working camera when taking these quizzes. You are also required to use Respondus Monitor and Lockdown Browser.
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Chapter 1 Quiz
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Chapter 2 Quiz
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Chapter 3 Quiz
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Chapter 4 Quiz
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Chapter 6 Quiz
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Chapter 7 Quiz
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Chapter 9 Quiz
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Chapter 10 Quiz
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Chapter 11 Quiz
Exams
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Be sure to start the exam so that you will finish before it is due!
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