BUSN460
Week 1 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Selling your team’s services to CanGo |
As a team of management consultants, your job is to persuade
CanGo to purchase your services to help them correct their management issues.
Tell us your Team Name, identify your individual team members and give us some
idea of the individual strengths you bring to this picture.
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Mission, Vision & |
How does a corporation determine what
direction they will take in the marketplace? The first three elements of
setting this direction are Mission Vision and Value Statements. What do these
mean? How do they impact decision-making at a corporation?
BUSN460
Week 2 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Planning a Technological Solution |
Nick has been handed a project where he has to implement Online
Gaming, requiring significant technological integration. What factors does he
need to consider and manage for the project to be a success?
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Cost/Benefit Analysis |
What are the costs of the new systems that
may be implemented? How do we justify their implementation at CanGo?
BUSN460
Week 3 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Flow Charting Processes (graded) |
Jack shows us a flow chart of the new
warehouse system this week. What does a flow chart tell us? How can we use that
information?
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Implementing Technology |
What do we still need to investigate and
decide for implementing the new system into CanGo’s operations?
BUSN460
Week 4 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Group vs Team (graded) |
Let’s discuss the differences between groups and teams. How do
we convert a group to a team? What benefits might come from this conversion in
a business environment?
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Matrixed Employee |
Today, employers are using employees more and
more in a matrixed environment. What does that mean? How can we contend with
the various stressors in such an environment? How do we manage expectations up
for various projects?
BUSN460
Week 5 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Performance Review Session (graded) |
Let’s talk about the performance review Nick
received from Warren. Would you accept the review if you were Nick? What would
you want to be different and why?
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Status Reports (graded) |
You’ve had a variety of weekly leaders in this
class, and you’ve all turned in Status Reports. What can you do to improve that
process and better evaluate and manage your teammates?
BUSN460
Week 6 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Corporate Decision Making (graded) |
CanGo is looking at ways to grow its business.
How should they approach the decision on how to do it?
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Weighing Decision |
How do we assign weights to criteria? Is it
always based strictly on logic and achieving the best quantitative result and
why?
BUSN460
Week 7 Discussion 1 & 2 Latest 2017 March
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Corporate Ethics Tactics (graded) |
Operating a business in an ethical manner takes time, effort and
commitment. What are the key elements to a company having successful
organizational ethics? What can we do as managers to encourage ethical behavior
and to raise ethical standards in our organizations?
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Profit vs. |
There is sometimes a
perceived conflict between earning profit and being responsible. What should
CanGo do about adding violent games to their product mix? What impact might
this have on the various stakeholders for the company? Why might the perception
that profits can’t mix with responsibility be false? How does this affect
CanGo’s decision whether to sell games with violent content?
week 1
Team
Assignments
Team Formation and Charter and Team Discussions and
Participation
- Teams
will be formed by the instructor in Week 1. - The
teams and members will be posted in theAnnouncements. - Start
using the Team Discussion to “get acquainted” and begin your
team’s collective work. - Begin
to use the team collaboration tool to facilitate your team’s work. (Note:
your instructor will provide information about the team collaboration
tool) - Each
individual will share his/her personal resume with the team in its
designated team discussion area. This will help identify skills and
abilities of each team member. - Read
the other team members’ resumes and comment as to strengths and skills
each individual brings to the team. - Start
discussing the requirements for the Final Presentation and Final Report. - Select
an appropriate and unique team name. - Create
a Team Contract for assignment and completion of duties through the rest
of the course. In other words, this is a contract between the team members
about how you will operate throughout the course (this is not a contract
between your team and CanGo). - The
team contract should, as a minimum, include: - How
work will be divided - How
decisions will be made - How
disputes will be resolved - How
deadlines for submitting work will be determined - Each
team member will submit the Team Name and Contract to his/her Week 1
Dropbox signifying his/her agreement to the terms of the team’s contract.
Team Video Analysis Report
Start your first analysis and report of what you have learned
from this week’s Video Episodes. You will add to this with your review and
analysis of the Week 2 Video Episodes. This report is due in Week 2.
Final Project
This week marks the beginning of discussions about theFinal
Project (Final PresentationandFinal
Report)that each
team will prepare. Be sure that all team members have completed all of the
reviews listed underIndividual Assignmentsso that the team can begin to
structure the team’s approaches to this significant assignment. Each week this
should be a significant topic in the team discussions and team meetings.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work, or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team A and Week 1,
the file name isTeam_A_1_Weekly_Status_Report.
Team Leader: submit your team’s Weekly Status Report assignment
files to the Doc Sharing section for Weekly Team Status Reports, located at the
top of this page.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams” for due date information.
week 2
Team
Assignments
Team Video Analysis Report
In preparation for preparing and submitting the team’s Final
Project, each week you will create your own consultant’s notes as you observe
various CanGo meetings (via the video episodes/cases).
For the week 2 Team report you are to list 6 issues facing CanGo
that you gleaned from the week 1 and 2 videos. They should be prioritized in
order of importance. They should be numbered.
The team must then come up with an actionable recommendation for
each of the issues found. These should also be numbered.
Each Issue and Recommendation is worth 4 points for a total of
48 points.
Only the team lead should submit your team’s assignment to the
Dropbox. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these or watch
this Tutorial
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams” for due date information.
Team Discussions and Participation
Each team member is required to post in the designated team area
a minimum of three times each week. This will feed into your individual grade
for how well you are assisting your teammates with the preparation for the
Final Presentation and Final Report.
Be sure to schedule and attend your team meetings.
Stay active with your team!
Final Project
Each week, all team members will work together to develop the
content of the deliverables for the Final Project (Final Presentation and Final
Report) for the respective teams. Documents that the teams should use include
theFinal Report and Presentation Guide,Final
Presentation Rubric,andFinal
Report Rubricdocuments
from Course Resources as well as your Team Analysis Reports. A significant part
of the information you will use will come from theVideo
EpisodesandLecturesthat you are reviewing each week. What
it takes includes your working together via the Team Collaboration tool, Team
Discussions, and individual efforts – all coming together as team efforts.
Be sure to use the skills and talents each of you has – from
your education programs and/or work experience and learning materials. The
synergy and success in your completing the Final Project will make a huge
difference in these deliverables. Work together, uncover what you do (as well
as do not) know about CanGo and your recommendations, and be prepared for the
rewards of efforts that will demonstrate your future successes in this course,
at work, with charities, and in your personal lives.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work, or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team B and Week 2,
the file name isTeam_B_2_Weekly_Status_Report.
Team Leader: submit your team’s Weekly Status Report assignment
files to the Doc Sharing section for Weekly Team Status Reports, located at the
top of this page.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for
due date information.
week 3
Individual
Assignments
Lecture
Review theLecturefor an overview of this week’s
material and objectives.
Video Episodes
View the videos in the weeklyVideo Episodessection.
Individual Financial Analysis Report
Conclude working on your Individual Financial Analysis Report,
due this week.Note that this is not a team
assignment. Be sure to include proper citations for all references you use.
Go to the can go internet and pull the financial
statements. Use these to fill out the table found in the Financial Analysis
Project, and submit to the Individual Financial Analysis Dropbox in Week 3after
making sure that you have added your last name at the beginning of the file
name for your file.
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of
this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams” for due date information.
Peregrine Outcomes Assessment
Your instructor will notify you if your class will be
participating in the Peregrine Outcomes Assessment and provide instructions. If
your class is, you will complete the Peregrine Assessment instead of the
Individual Financial Analysis Report.
week 4
Team
Assignments
Team Video Analysis Report
In preparation for preparing and submitting the team’s Final
Project, each week you will create your own consultant’s notes as you observe
various CanGo meetings (via the video episodes/cases).
For the week 4 Team report you are to list 6 issues facing CanGo
that you gleaned from the week 3 and 4 videos. They should be prioritized in
order of importance. They should be numbered.
The team must then come up with an actionable recommendation for
each of the issues found. These should also be numbered.
Each Issue and Recommendation is worth 4 points for a total of
48 points.
Only the team lead should submit your team’s assignment to the
Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the
Dropbox, read these
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments &
Exams” for due date information.
Team Discussions and Participation
Each team member is required to post in the designated team area
a minimum of three times each week, starting no later than Wednesday. This will
feed into your individual grade for how well you are assisting your teammates
with the preparation for the Final Presentation and Final Report.
Be sure to schedule and attend your team meetings.
Stay active with your team!
Final Project
Each week, all team members will work together to develop the
content of the deliverables for the Final Project (Final Presentation and Final
Report) for the respective teams. Documents that the teams should use include
theFinal Report and Presentation Guide,Final
Presentation Rubric,andFinal
Report Rubricdocuments
from Course Resources as well as your Team Analysis Reports. A significant part
of the information you will use will come from theVideo
EpisodesandLecturesthat you are reviewing each week. What
it takes includes your working together via the Team Collaboration tool, Team
Discussions, and individual efforts – all coming together as team efforts.
Be sure to use the skills and talents each of you has – from
your education programs and/or work experience and learning materials. The
synergy and success in your completing the Final Project will make a huge
difference in these deliverables. Work together, uncover what you do (as well
as do not) know about CanGo and your recommendations, and be prepared for the
rewards of efforts that will demonstrate your future successes in this course,
at work, with charities, and in your personal lives.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work, or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team D and Week 4,
the file name isTeam_D_4_Weekly_Status_Report.
Team Leader: submit your team’s Weekly Status Report assignment
files to the Doc Sharing section for Weekly Team Status Reports.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for
due date information.
week 5
Team
Assignments
Team Discussions and Participation
Each team member is required to post in the designated team
area. This will feed into your individual grade for how well you are assisting
your teammates with the preparation for the Final Presentation and Final
Report.
Be sure to schedule and attend your team meetings.
Stay active with your team!
Final Project
Each week, all team members will work together to develop the
content of the deliverables for the Final Project (Final Presentation and Final
Report) for the respective teams. Documents that the teams should use include
theFinal Report and Presentation Guide,Final
Presentation Rubric,andFinal
Report Rubricdocuments
from Course Resources as well as your Team Analysis Reports. A significant part
of the information you will use will come from theVideo
EpisodesandLecturesthat you are reviewing each week. What
it takes includes your working together via the Team Collaboration Tool, Team
Discussions, and individual efforts – all coming together as team efforts.
Be sure to use the skills and talents each of you has – from your
education programs and/or work experience and learning materials. The synergy
and success in your completing the Final Project will make a huge difference in
these deliverables. Work together, uncover what you do (as well as do not) know
about CanGo and your recommendations, and be prepared for the rewards of
efforts that will demonstrate your future successes in this course, at work,
with charities, and in your personal lives.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work, or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team A and Week 5,
the file name isTeam_A_5_Weekly_Status_Report.
Team Leader: submit your team’s Weekly Status Report assignment
files to the Doc Sharing section for Weekly Team Status Reports, located at the
top of this page.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for
due date information.
week 6
Team
Assignments
Team Video Analysis Report
In preparation for preparing and submitting the team’s Final
Project, each week you will create your own consultant’s notes as you observe
various CanGo meetings (via the video episodes/cases).
For the Week 6 Team report you are to list 6 issues facing CanGo
that you gleaned from the week 5 and 6 videos. They should be prioritized in
order of importance. They should be numbered.
The team must then come up with an actionable recommendation for
each of the issues found. These should also be numbered.
Each Issue and Recommendation is worth 4 points for a total of
48 points.
Your assignment is due bySunday, end of week, 11:59 PM
(Mountain Time). Only the team lead should submit your team’s
assignment to the Dropbox, located at the top of this page. For instructions on
how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-instruction or watch this
Tutorial Tutorial
Team Discussions and iConnect Participation
Each team member is required to post in the designated team area
a minimum of three times each week, starting no later than Wednesday. This will
feed into your individual grade for how well you are assisting your teammates
with the preparation for the Final Presentation and Final Report.
Be sure to schedule and attend your team iConnect meetings. As a
reminder, you must record your iConnect meetings. This allows you to review
what your team has covered as well have a reference for any team member unable
to attend the live session.
Stay active with your team!
Final Project
Each week, all team members will work together to develop the
content of the deliverables for the Final Project (Final Presentation and Final
Report) for the respective teams. Documents that the teams should use include
theFinal Report and Presentation Guide,Final
Presentation Rubric,andFinal
Report Rubricdocuments
from Document Sharing as well as your Team Analysis Reports. A significant part
of the information you will use will come from theVideo
EpisodesandLecturesthat you are reviewing each week. What
it takes includes your working together via the iConnect venue, Team
Discussions, and individual efforts – all coming together as team efforts.
Be sure to use the skills and talents each of you has – from
your education programs and/or work experience and learning materials. The
synergy and success in your completing the Final Project will make a huge
difference in these deliverables. Work together, uncover what you do (as well
as do not) know about CanGo and your recommendations, and be prepared for the
rewards of efforts that will demonstrate your future successes in this course,
at work, with charities, and in your personal lives.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work, or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team B and Week 6,
the file name isTeam_B_6_Weekly_Status_Report.
week 7
Team
Assignments
Team Discussions and Participation
Each team member is required to post in the designated team area
a minimum of three times each week, starting no later than Wednesday. This will
feed into your individual grade for how well you are assisting your teammates
with the preparation for the Final Presentation and Final Report.
Be sure to schedule and attend your team meetings.
Stay active with your team!
Final Presentation and Final Report
This week, you will give your Final Presentation at the
date/time scheduled by your instructor (information was posted in the
Announcements area). You will also continue work with your team on the
finishing touches to your Final Report. You will use the feedback from the
Final Presentation to improve your Final Report, due in Week 8.
Your Final Presentation PowerPoint document is due no later than
12 hours before the presentation time scheduled by your instructor. The Week 7
Team Leader will submit the Final Presentation PowerPoint file to Document
Sharing | Final Reports and Presentations. The file should be named [Team] –
[Team Name] Final Presentation. Example, Team A’s team name is Above Average
Consulting, so the file would be named:Team A – Above Average Consulting
Final Presentation.
You will continue to work on your Final Report, due by the end
of Week 8.
Team Leader Weekly Status Report
Each week, it is the weekly Team Leader’s responsibility to
complete and submit the Weekly Status Report to track the team’s activities and
progress on current projects. This is also the place to point out any
developing issues with team members who are failing to perform their share of
the work or to address any other issues that may affect team performance.
Identify your Weekly Team Status Report by using the team letter and week
number as part of the name of your file. For example, for Team C and Week 7,
the file name isTeam_C_7_Weekly_Status_Report.
Team Leader: submit your team’s Weekly Status Report assignment
files to the Doc Sharing section for Weekly Team Status Reports, located at the
top of this page.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exams” for
due date information.
