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BUS/212 Foundations of Business

Week 1

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Individual: Business Strategy

The purpose for this assignment is for the student to review a business strategy of a current business. Analyze how that strategy accounts for all the dimensions of the business and how the strategy addresses the five elements in the business environment.
Choose a current US based business (this business will be used again in future week's assignments).
Complete the Business Strategy Worksheet using 175-word responses for each of the questions.

1. Discuss the the five elements of the business environment and how they impact the business you have chosen.
2. Review the four classes of consumer goods. Which one is used by the business you have chosen? Explain why.
3. Explain how brand equity and loyalty affect the business you have chosen?
4. Discuss break-even analysis and how it may differ if your business was a nonprofit.

Cite at least two references, at least one of which must come from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Explain why a company would use a non-pricing strategy.
Post your response in the discussion area.

Week 1 Discussion Question #2

Identify an example of a business strategy that could potentially bring in business for a small business.
Explain why you feel this particular business strategy would encourage new business.
Post your response in the discussion area.

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BUS/212 Foundations of Business

Week 2

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Charter: Individual Assignment
Resources: WeeK 2 Learning Team Collaborative Discussion and the Learning Team Charter for Collaborative Learning Activities.
Write a 150- to 200-word individual response to the following (Please follow APA guidelines and provide a Title page and Double Space your work.

Consider the multiple definitions of collaboration.
Define collaboration and how you will apply it in tnis course based upon the discussion with your Learning Team. Be sure to reference and cite your sources.
Answer the question individually

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment and be sure to attach a copy of your Learning Team Charter for Collaborative Learning Activities.

Signature Assignment: Different Forms of Business Organizations

Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for tile student to understand tne different forms of business and now they compare while fitting into the American economy.
Assignment Steps
Use the current US based business you selected in Week 1.
Create a 1,400-word analysis discussing the following information (Please use separate headings/paragraphs for each bullet point listed below):

Discuss the different forms of a business organization.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the different business organizations and how entrepreneurship impacts each of the organizations.
Explain what form of business organization your chosen business falls under.
If your chosen business is considered a small business, review the role your chosen business has in the American economy.
If your chosen business is not considered a small business, review the impact small businesses have on your business' strategy.

Cite at least two references, at least one of which must come from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Include a Title page, References page. and Double-Space your work.
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DQ: Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Watch the "Entrepreneurship, Starting a Small Business" video in Connect.
Answer the questions that follow the video.

DQ: Week 2 Discussion Question #1

Discuss key differences between entrepreneurship and small business.
Post your response to the discussion area.

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BUS/212 Week 3

Individual: Economic Impact on U.S. Based Businesses

The purpose of this is assignment is for the student to compare the different economic systems and how they impact the activities of a us based business.
Assignment Steps
Resources: Microsoft Excel
Use the current US based business selected in Week 1.
Create a 1,050-word report discussing the following information (Please use separate Headings/Paragraph for each bullet listed):

Discuss the different economic systems and how they compare to the US economic system.
Explain the impact supply and demand has on the pricing for your chosen business.
Create a chart using Excel as a visual representation of the supply and demand curve for your business and paste it in your Word document.
Explain how your business would operate differently if it was part of a different economic system.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. A Title page, References page, and Double Spacing is required.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Learn: Week 3 Discussion Question #1

Assess how businesses are affected by the economic systems in which they operate. Provide an example to illustrate in your your response.
Post your response to the discussion area.

Learn: Week 3 Discussion Question #2

Compare the pros and cons of two economic systems.

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BUS/212 Week 4

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Apply: Global Expansion of a U.S. based Business

The purpose of the assignment is for the student to review the marKet and understand the strategies that are employed by a US based business expanding globally.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint Continue with the current US based business that you selected in WeeK 1.

• Discuss the impact the global market has on the current business environment.
• Explain the different economic forces impacting business in the global marKet.
• Review the different strategies that can be used when expanding globally.
• Review what strategy your chosen company should utilize to expand globally and how that strategy would be employed.

Cite at least two references, at least one of which must come from the University Library.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. A Title page (slide 1) as well as References (your last slide) are required.

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DQ: Multinational Corporation Case Study

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BUS/212 - Week 5

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Assignment: Ethical Violations within Business
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for students to gain an understanding of what impacts an ethical violation has on a business and how a business can avoid making poor ethical decisions.
Assignment Steps
Create a 1,050-word report discussing the following information (Please use separate headings/paragraphs for each bullet point listed):

Choose a company that has been in the news for ethical violation(s) within the past 5 years.
Review what consequences came about due to the ethical violation(s).
Explain the ethical violation(s} and what made it unethical.
Discuss why their ethical violation(s) did or did not violate the law.
Explain how a set of ethical standards within the company could have prevented the ethical violation(s).

Cite at least two references, at least one of which must come from the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. A Title page, a References page, and Double Spacing is required.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Learn: Week 5 Discussion Question #1
Provide an example of an ethical dilemma that you've encountered in your personal life or professional career.
Summarize how you handled the situation, and describe the eventual outcome.
Post your response in the discussion area.

Learn: Week 5 Discussion Question #2
Provide a workplace example of an ethical violation.
Explain why you feel this is an ethical violation and what would you do to ensure that it doesn't happen again?
Post your response in the discussion area.