01 Jan Team will elect a Team

Devenport BUSN520 week 1 discussion

Forum question 1

Look at the bar chart on page 9 in M:Management.

Would you say that you relate positively to your current (or previous) boss? Why or why not?

What could your boss do to improve the way he or she relates to you?

How will you use your experience to lead others?

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Forum question 2

Some people argue that ethics codes are “just for show” and really do little to deter unethical behavior by employees. Do you agree? Why or why not?

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Devenport BUSN520 week 2 discussion

Forum question 1

Can a person without power be a leader? Why or why not?

Does having power automatically make some a leader? Why or why not?

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· Selecting the insurance company to provide dental insurance to employees

· Approving an employee’s request to attend a local job-related seminar

· Selecting the location for a new manufacturing facility in another state

· Assisting a franchisee in determining the location for a Dunkin’Donuts store in the business district of a medium-sized city

· Disciplining an employee who has been late for the third day in a row

· Selecting the publications in which to run an advertisement for a retail store’s Memorial Day sale

· Determining whether the company should begin random drug testing of all employees

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Devenport BUSN520 week 4 discussion

Forum Question 1

Three-quarters of U.S. companies now use social media tools for marketing purposes. Demonstrate your knowledge of social media by describing a small company and the ways you would use social media to produce, promote, place, and price your goods or services.

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Forum question 2

Name one technological advance that has affected how consumers research and buy products. Give an example from your own experience.

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Devenport BUSN520 week 5 discussion

Forum question 1

The text lists five psychological factors that can influence purchase decisions. List and give an example of each.

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Forum question 2

Write a value proposition for your favorite restaurant.

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Devenport BUSN520 week 6 discussion

Forum question 1

Name three ways a firm can evaluate service quality and give examples of each.

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Forum question 2

Think of the car you are currently driving, or an article of clothing you are wearing. Name three brand associations that are common with this car or clothing. Explain how these associations might influence someone’s decision to buy these products.

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Devenport BUSN520 week 7 discussion

Part 1 Due on Day 2 (on the Group Forum):

Team will elect a Team Captain. This Team Captain will be the individual that posts the final recommendations to the main Forum on Day 4.
Team will determine a name for the consultant team. This name will be posted in the Subject line of the final recommendations on Day 4.
Each team member must post their initial thoughts/recommendations to the Group Forum by Day 2 – there is no length requirement for this initial post. However, students are expected to actively engage in the group recommendation planning by Day 2 and through Day 4.
Part 2, Due Day 4 (on the Main Forum):

· The Team Captain will post the team’s final recommendations to the Week 7 main Forum. In the subject line, the Team Captain will post the consultant team’s name. There is no length requirement for the final recommendation. However, it is expected the recommendations are thorough and complete; discussing both management and marketing topics.

· You are to engage (react/respond)to another teams’ recommendations with at least one substantial post by day 5 (or the last day of the course).