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Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgmt.-Period 1 Assignments

Instructors
Term
2021-2022 School Year
Department
Electives Department
Description
Entrepreneurship recognizes the importance of a new business opportunity. From the initial idea to the operating and maintaining of a business, this course explores every aspect of business ownership. Entrepreneurship is necessary not only for students who will become entrepreneurs, but also for individuals working in the increasingly competitive corporate world. In the United States small businesses make up close to 90% of all businesses. This course is essential for those wanting to continue their studies in the business curriculum.

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Past Assignments

Due:

28 April: Business News Article in Google Classroom

28 April: Business News Article

Objectives:
Analyze a current business news article.


Instructions:
Use the attachment below to complete your assignment for today.
Turn in when finished.

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27 April: Chapter 10 Notes in Google Classroom

27 April: Chapter 10 Notes

Objectives:
Acquaint yourself with the concepts of the chapter.


Instructions:
Read Chapter 10 and take notes.  Attach your notes to this post and turn in.

Due:

25 April: Unit 4 Scenario in Google Classroom

25 April: Unit 4 Scenario

Objectives:
Give your opinion on what you have done in a situation.
Predict what promotional activities could have been used in a situation.


Instructions:
Read the scenario on pp. 264-265 and answer the questions at the end in a Doc attached to this post.
Turn in when finished.

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5 April: Your Sales Training/Sales Forecast in Google Classroom

5 April: Your Sales Training/Sales Forecast

Objectives:
Consider who may be needed in your sales force.
Identify costs related to a sales force.
Explore methods used to estimate sales.
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 9.2.  Take notes during the presentation.
Begin to estimate the costs of your sales force and create a sales forecast for your business.
Take your notes in a Doc attached to this post and turn in when finished.

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31 March: 9.2 Estimating Sales/Sales Forecast in Google Classroom

31 March: 9.2 Estimating Sales/Sales Forecast

Objectives:
Consider who may be needed in your sales force.
Identify costs related to a sales force.
Explore methods used to estimate sales.
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the PowerPoint for Section 9.2.
Follow the instructions below to create a sales forecast using Google Sheets.  We will work through the project in class.

Due:

30 March: What does a U.S. ban on Russian oil accomplish? in Google Classroom

30 March: What does a U.S. ban on Russian oil accomplish?

Objectives:
Read and analyze a news article.
Correctly respond to a prompt using evidence from the article or other sources.
Instructions:
Read the article attached below.
In a doc attached to this post, answer the questions at the end of the article along with this prompt:
Do you believe that there should be a full U.S./European ban on Russian oil?  Why or why not?  Use evidence from the article or other sources to support your opinion.

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15 March: Chapter 9 Notes in Google Classroom

15 March: Chapter 9 Notes

Objectives:
Take appropriate notes on a book chapter.
Instructions:
Read and take notes on Chapter 9.  Attach your notes to this post.

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7 March: 8.2 Study Guide in Google Classroom

7 March: 8.2 Study Guide

Objectives:
Summarize the basic principles of promotion
Define the elements in a promotional mix
Examine what’s included in a promotional plan
Discuss ways to budget for promotion


Instructions:
Complete the 8.2 Study Guide attached below.

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14 February: 8.1 PPT/Marketing Mix in Google Classroom

14 February: 8.1 PPT/Marketing Mix

Objectives:
Identify the components of a marketing plan
Describe various types of product strategies
Specify ways to apply place (distribution) strategies
Explain methods used in developing price strategies
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 8.1.  Add to your notes during the presentation.
Complete the Marketing Mix activity attached below and turn in.

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11 February: Chapter 8 Notes in Google Classroom

11 February: Chapter 8 Notes

Objectives:
Take notes on a book chapter.
Instructions:
Read and take notes on the Chapter 8 textbook.
Attach your notes to this post and turn in. 

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4 February: Chapter 7 Assessment in Google Classroom

4 February: Chapter 7 Assessment

Objectives:
Review chapter concepts.
Instructions:


Complete the following Chapter 7 Assessment questions in a Google Doc attached to this post.


p. 189, #1-12
p. 190, #13 - just write the questions.  You do not have to conduct the focus group.  Make sure that you list the product that you are writing the questions for.  You should have at least 10 questions.
Remember that I use the actual page numbers of the book, not the page numbers of the PDF.

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31 January: 7.2 Competitive Matrix in Google Classroom

31 January: 7.2 Competitive Matrix

Objectives:
Learn how to identify competitors
Determine your competitive advantage
Identify the steps in researching a market
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 7.2.  Add to your notes.
Complete the Competitive Matrix attached below for each of the fast food restaurants, giving the positives and negatives of each.
Turn in when finished.

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28 January: Shark Tank Market Research in Google Classroom

28 January: Shark Tank Market Research

Objectives:
Explain how an entrepreneur from Shark Tank conducted market research for their idea.
Instructions:
Find an episode of Shark Tank on Youtube, Hulu, etc.
Complete the attached worksheet for at least two entrepreneurs.  If you have extra time, watch additional videos.
Turn in the worksheet.

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19 January: Industry & Customer Analysis in Google Classroom

19 January: Industry & Customer Analysis

Objectives:
Explain why market research is important
Consider important factors when targeting a market
Identify market research methods
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 7.1.  Take notes during the presentation.
Complete the Industry & Customer Analysis document attached below, relating to your business.
Turn in when finished.

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14 January: Chapter 7 Notes in Google Classroom

14 January: Chapter 7 Notes

Objectives:
Read and take notes on a book chapter.
Instructions:
Read Chapter 7 and take notes.  Attach your notes to this post and turn in when finished.

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13 January: Toys Are Us or Them in Google Classroom

13 January: Toys Are Us or Them

Objectives:
To experience a situation that creates increased competition for a business
To develop strategies to respond to the competition

Instructions:
Read the Toys Are Us or Them scenario attached below.
Follow the directions in the Toys Are Us or Them Response to complete the assignment.  Turn in when finished.

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10 January: Ch. 6 Assessment Questions in Google Classroom

10 January: Ch. 6 Assessment Questions

Objectives:
Review for a test.
Instructions:
Complete the assessment questions in the document below.
The pages listed are the actual pages in the book, not the pages of the PDF.
Turn in when finished.

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16 December: Italian Restaurant SWOT Analysis in Google Classroom

16 December: Italian Restaurant SWOT Analysis

Objectives:
Identify ways to recognize business opportunities
Explain how to use creative thinking to generate ideas
Compare various types of business opportunities
Describe methods used to evaluate business opportunities

Instructions:
Complete the SWOT analysis as directed in class.
Fill out the Slides below when directed.

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13 December: 6.2 Moonlight Inn SWOT Analysis in Google Classroom

13 December: 6.2 Moonlight Inn SWOT Analysis

Objectives:
Identify ways to recognize business opportunities
Explain how to use creative thinking to generate ideas
Compare various types of business opportunities
Describe methods used to evaluate business opportunities

Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the information for Section 6.2.  Take notes during the presentation.
Complete the Moonlight Inn SWOT Analysis attached below using the information you gained from the presentation.
Turn in when finished.

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6 December: 6.1 Business Ideas Brainstorm/Business Plan Project in Google Classroom

6 December: 6.1 Business Ideas Brainstorm/Business Plan Project

Objectives:
Explain the purpose of a business plan.
Describe the types of business plans.
Identify the parts of a business plan.
Understand how to put together a business plan.
Instructions:
Read Section 6.1.
Complete the 6.1 Business Ideas Brainstorm.
Complete the 6.1 Business Plan Project.
Turn in both when finished.

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1 December: End of Chapter Questions in Google Classroom

1 December: End of Chapter Questions

Objectives:
Prepare for a test.
Instructions:
In a Doc attached to this post complete the questions on pp. 129-130, #1-12, 14, 18.
Turn in when finished.

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30 November: Everyone Else Does It in Google Classroom

30 November: Everyone Else Does It

Objectives:
Identify and define an ethical problem
Give ways to resolve ethical dilemmas
Identify personal values
List stake-makers in the situation
Instructions

With a partner, choose one of the ethical situations in the document below.
Respond to the questions on the third page in a Google Doc attached to this post.
Turn in when finished.

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17 November: 5.2 Corporate Social Responsibility/Energy Efficient Workplace in Google Classroom

17 November: 5.2 Corporate Social Responsibility/Energy Efficient Workplace

Objectives:
Define corporate social responsibility
Explain entrepreneurs' responsibilities to individuals
Describe entrepreneurs' environmental responsibilities
Identify entrepreneurs' community responsibilities
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 5.2.  Take notes during the presentation.
Complete the Corporate Social Responsibility Poster and Energy Efficient Workplace worksheet attached below.
Turn in both when finished.

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15 November: 5.1 Business Plan Project/Study Guide in Google Classroom

15 November: 5.1 Business Plan Project/Study Guide

Objectives:
Relate values to ethics
Describe the benefits of practicing business ethics
Explain ways that entrepreneurs can promote ethical behavior in the workplace
Suggest solutions to ethical problems entrepreneurs may face
Instructions:
Complete the Business Plan Project and Study Guide attached below.
Turn in when finished.

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12 November: 5.1 Ethical Business Issue in Google Classroom

12 November: 5.1 Ethical Business Issue

Objectives:
Relate values to ethics
Describe the benefits of practicing business ethics
Explain ways that entrepreneurs can promote ethical behavior in the workplace
Suggest solutions to ethical problems entrepreneurs may face
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the information for Section 5.1.
Take notes during the presentation.
Choose a topic from the "Ethical Business Topics for Debate" document.
Construct your response in the "Ethical Business Issue Argumentative Response" document and turn in when finished.

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9 November: 5.1 Be the Inventor in Google Classroom

9 November: 5.1 Be the Inventor

Objectives:
Relate values to ethics
Describe the benefits of practicing business ethics
Explain ways that entrepreneurs can promote ethical behaviors in the workplace
Suggest solutions to ethical problems entrepreneurs may face
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the information for Section 5-1.  Take notes during the presentation.
Complete the document attached below and turn in.

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2 November: Taste of Italy Pizza Has a Problem in Google Classroom

2 November: Taste of Italy Pizza Has a Problem

Objective:
Solve a problem using communication skills
Instructions:
See the document attached below for instructions on how to complete today's assignment
Attach your slides and turn in when finished

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28 October: Sports Contract in Google Classroom

28 October: Sports Contract

Objectives:
Draft a sports contract using given constraints
Instructions:
Use the "Sports Contract Assignment" and "Sample Sports Contract" attached below to complete today's assignment
You will fill in the Sample Sports Contract with your specific choices for your player
Turn in when finished

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25 October: 4.2 Negotiating in Google Classroom

25 October: 4.2 Negotiating

Objectives:
Explain why negotiation is important in business
Describe ways to prepare to negotiate
Demonstrate positive techniques for conducting negotiations
Discuss how to benefit from negotiated agreements
Understand how values relate to negotiations
Understand how to negotiate with people from other cultures
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the slides for Section 4.2 - take notes during the presentation
Choose a partner and follow the directions in the 4.2 Negotiation Outline document attached below
Role play your chosen negotiation topic with your partner
Discuss the objectives listed above in class when asked

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19 October: Fax Cover Sheet/Spoken Communication in Google Classroom

19 October: Fax Cover Sheet/Spoken Communication

Objectives:
Correctly format a fax cover sheet
Correctly respond to spoken communication scenarios
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present on how to correctly format a fax cover sheet
Create a fax cover sheet for the attached Paint Department Training Calendar
Turn in


Mr. Kirkland will review spoken communication rules
Practice the spoken communication scenarios given in class with a partner

Due:

15 October: 4.1 Memorandum in Google Classroom

15 October: 4.1 Memorandum

Objectives:
Create a memorandum, given a scenario
Correctly format a memorandum
Instructions:
Create a memorandum in a separate document using the scenario attached below as a guide
Correctly format the memo, as shown by Mr. Kirkland

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14 October: 4.1 Business Letter in Google Classroom

14 October: 4.1 Business Letter

Objectives:
Respond to a complaint letter
Correctly format a business letter
Instructions:
Mr. Kirkland will present the PowerPoint for Section 4.1
Read the Stewart's Market Complaint Letter attached below
Review the Personal Letter Format Guide
Correctly format a response to the Stewart's Market letter outlining what you would do to remedy the situation

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13 October: Homer Depot Poster in Google Classroom

13 October: Homer Depot Poster

Objectives:
Create an effective advertising poster
Instructions:
Create an advertising poster that could be posted around the school to advertise The Homer Depot
Your poster should be attractive and well organized
Take your time!

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12 October: Unit 1 Case Study in Google Classroom

12 October: Unit 1 Case Study

Objectives:
Read and analyze a case study
Respond to questions regarding a case study
Instructions:
Read the case study on pp. 70-71 and answer the questions in the document below
Turn in when finished

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8 October: Business Ethics in Google Classroom

8 October: Business Ethics

Objectives:
Construct a list of general rules for partnerships
Instructions:


In a general partnership, do you think the partner who works the most hours is entitled to the largest share of the profits?  Consider the partner who may have invested the most but doesn't put in nearly the same number of hours as the other partner.  Also, consider how liability is shared.  Come up with general rules that consider the amount each partner invests in the business and addresses how profit, liability, and work should be shared in a general partnership.


Attach a document to this post answering the questions above and turn in.

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4 October: Entrepreneurs & Technology in Google Classroom

4 October: Entrepreneurs & Technology

Objectives:
Read, analyze, and answer questions about an article
Discover new technology vocabulary terms
Instructions:
Read the Entrepreneurs & Technology feature attached below
Answer the questions attached below completely and fully
Turn in when finished

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30 September: 3.2 Corporation Research Project in Google Classroom

30 September: 3.2 Corporation Research Project

Objectives:
Research a corporation's history, business affairs, and stock performance


Instructions:
Complete the worksheet below and turn in when finished

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29 September: 3.2 Business Plan Project/Study Guide in Google Classroom

29 September: 3.2 Business Plan Project/Study Guide

Objectives:
Define liability
Examine sole proprietorships
Learn about partnerships
Examine corporations
Understand cooperatives
Instructions:
Complete both worksheets attached below
Turn in when finished

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27 September: 3.2 Types of Business Ownership in Google Classroom

27 September: 3.2 Types of Business Ownership

Objectives:
Define liability
Examine sole proprietorships
Learn about partnerships
Examine corporations
Understand cooperatives
Instructions:
Take notes as Mr. Kirkland presents the slides
Complete both worksheets attached below
Turn in when finished

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23 September: 3.1 Business Plan Project/Study Guide in Google Classroom

23 September: 3.1 Business Plan Project/Study Guide

Objectives:

Identify the four main types of businesses
Examine trends in business startups in recent decades
Explore growth expectations for business
Instructions:
Complete the 3.1 Business Plan Project
Complete the 3.1 Study Guide
Turn in when finished

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22 September: Dog Food Industry in Google Classroom

22 September: Dog Food Industry

Objectives:
Identify the four main types of businesses
Examine trends in business startups in recent decades
Explore growth expectations for business
Instructions:

Take notes as Mr. Kirkland presents the slides
Complete the assignment below and turn in

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20 September: Volunteering in Businesses/Vision Collage Poster in Google Classroom

20 September: Volunteering in Businesses/Vision Collage Poster

Objectives:
List businesses in the area that welcome volunteers
Identify the training needed for volunteers
List entrepreneurial skills
Create a poster using given constraints
Instructions:
Complete both assignments below and turn in.

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15 September: 1.2 Study Guide in Google Classroom

15 September: 1.2 Study Guide

Objectives:
Same as before
Instructions:
Complete the 1.2 Business Plan Project from yesterday and turn in
Complete the 1.2 Study Guide below and turn in

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9 September: 1.1 Study Guide in Google Classroom

9 September: 1.1 Study Guide

Objectives:
Review chapter section concepts


Instructions:
Complete the 1.1 Study Guide attached below

Due:

31 August: 1.1 Business Plan Project/Research Project in Google Classroom

31 August: 1.1 Business Plan Project/Research Project

Objectives:
Define what it means to be an entrepreneur
Compare the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur
Identify successful entrepreneurs and their achievements
Instructions:
Participate in the Nearpod for Section 1.1
Complete the 1.1 Business Plan Project on paper
Complete the 1.1 Entrepreneur Research Project and turn in on this post

Due:

30 August: REAL - Smarties in Google Classroom

30 August: REAL - Smarties

Objectives:

To practice setting SMART goals 
To understand what motivates and influences individuals and groups as they work toward achieving their goals
To experience the impact of competition and the achievement motive on goal setting
Instructions:
Participate in the Smarties lesson as directed by Mr. Kirkland
Answer reflection questions