I.  Bellwork Summarize the article.  -Explain the change Starbucks is attempting to institute.  Explain whether or not you believe it will be successful. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/starbucks/starbucks-tests-no-cash-policy-at-downtown-seattle-store/ II.  Objectives: Summarize the major Steps in planning and implementing an organizational development program Discuss 3 job design strategies that can increase employee satisfaction Analyze case studies and collaborate with peers […]

I.  Bellwork P660 – Your Reaction Q&A II.  Objectives Describe the challenges facing businesses that require major organizational change Discuss two important components of the organizational development plan III.  Discussion: A.  The Changing Organizational Environment – p 661-666 ·        Challenges Business Face ·         Political Factors Affecting Business – PESTLE Analysis ·         Important Components of Change […]

I.  Bellwork Summarize the article and explain who is involved, what they did, and how this relates to the material we have discussed in the chapter.  4-6 sentences https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-winn-dixie-tyson-chicken-prices-20180115-story,amp.html II.  Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to the legal aspects of business on the assessment. Read and summarize main ideas from the current event  in […]

I.  Bellwork:  Page 297 26a.  Show your work for both answers II.  Objectives: Review and apply concepts and terminology related to the legal aspects of business. Chapter 11 Test tomorrow III.  Discuss & Review P280, 280, 287 & 294, Page 296 Questions 13-16 Chapter 11 Review Sheet

I.  Bellwork: Page 288 Answers in Complete sentences 1-3 II.  Objectives: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate revenue. Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 287 1-4 Answers II.  Objectives: Identify and explain the most common types of taxes that affect business. Discuss the nature of taxes and the fairness of progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes .III.  Discussion: Taxes: Crash Course Economics IV.  Notebook:  Circle Map:  Types of Taxes V.  Classwork: Vocabulary P289 (10) Page 294 Q&A […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 280 – Answers 1-4 II.  Objectives: Explain how patent, copyright, and trademark protection benefits business. Describe the ways in which government regulations protect consumers. Describe three methods used by state and local governments to regulate business. III.  Discussion: Copyright, Trademark and Patent: What’s the Difference? What’s the Difference Between Copyright vs. Trademark […]

I.  Bellwork: Page 275 – Your Reaction – Explain II. Objectives: Explain how federal laws help regulate monopolies. Explain how federal laws help promote fair competition. III. Discussion: Monopolies and Anti-Competitive Markets: IV.  Classwork: A.  P276 – Definitions (5) B.  Explain the purpose of each: Sherman Act Clayton Act Robinson-Patman Act Wheeler-Lea Act Federal trade […]

I.  Bellwork 185 Q&A 1-3 II.  Objectives: Examine situations that involving business ethics and analyze management actions taken Summarize the events from the video identifying ethical dilemmas  and critique how management should address those situations. III,  Discussion 3 – Presentations IV.  Classwork Finish EverFi over the break (see previous blogs) Summary:  Explain the ethical dilemmas […]

I.  Bellwork A.  187 Q&A 17-20 II.  Objective: Review ethical and social responsibility in the workplace. Research and summarize examples of social responsibility performed by businesses III.  Classwork A.  p. 188 Q&A 21-25 & 27 B.  Search the internet for 2 corporations/companies that have social responsibility programs Not:   Ben & Jerry or Starbucks For Each:  […]