Merry Christmas

Have a great and safe holiday!!!

Changing Due Dates

Case Study 2 is now due to me January 4th 2011.  Submit to Turnitin by class time on that date and a hard copy to me when you walk into the class.

Your ISU presentation dates have shifted.  Here is your new date;

January 10th
•    Alisa
•    Taylor
•    Robb
•    Lexi
January 11th
•    Maria
•    Jordan
•    Adam
•    Max
January 12th
•    Shope
•    Mitesh
•    Evan
•    Nazish
•    Omar
January 13th
•    Alex
•    Stevie
•    Cass
•    Kaitlin Auld
January 14th
•    Vanessa
•    Dobson
•    Brad
•    Matt
January 17th
•    Zeidy
•    Sean
•    Phoebe
•    Haylee
January 18th
•    Mark
•    Mike
•    Joel
•    Kailyn

Enjoy your holiday!!!

Case Study #2

Here is some information I sent out to a student who was away Tuesday.  It would be helpful to all of you.

1. Around 6-7 pages should get it done.
2. Page 1 is your cover page.  Same as last two written assignments
3. Unlike the first case, handle this one by answering each question separately
4. Each question should be on a new page.  ie. Question 2 on SWOT should be pages 2 and 3.  Then the PEST+C should be 4 and 5.
5. Submit to Turnitin.
6. Graph the financials to help you see trends. Line graph year by year and a Pie graph for total sales by store.
7. Use the graphic version of each tool and put point form notes in it (1/2 page).  Then under it write your summary of the tool (ie-what is the SWOT telling you).

To encourage discussion and collaboration here are two questions to consider and comment on while you are working on the case;

1. What challenges, problems or question are you having with the case.  Give a specific example and how you have tried to solve the problem.
2. What suggestions or information can you share with the class.  For example, do you have a point for P on the PEST+C analysis.

PEST+C Analysis Tool

Excellent job on your first set of blog posts.  Some great discussion surrounding what we have been doing in class for the last 3 months.  

Remember this is another way to show me what you have learned in class.  Recalling information, thinking critically about our discussions and making connections are what I am looking for in this forum.  Be clear and concise with your words and specific with your examples.

Here is Question 2;
In class, we discussed the PEST+C tool for analyzing the external environment. Think of a big goal you are working toward. Now take a look at what is happening around you.  Use the PEST+C to discover external factors that may help or hinder you. State and comment on one factor from 3 of the 5 categories (for example; Economic - interest rates, Social - fashion trends, and Technology-online university courses).

Answer the question yourself and then comment on a classmate's post.