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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Successful entrepreneurship encompasses a variety of skills. Review Case Study 13, “Amy’s Bread,” which you can access in the Wk 1 Learning Activities folder.

As you review Amy’s proposal, contemplate the efforts and outcomes of well-known business owners. Which management styles are ideal for accomplished entrepreneurs? Which management styles do you think are ideal for driving organizational change? Justify your explanation.

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.

WEEK 2 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Managers and their teams must continue to apply ingenuity to freshen work processes and innovation to energize marketing strategies. Review Case Study 3, “A. Monroe Lock and Security Systems,” which you can access in the Wk 2 Learning Activities folder.

As Ray Monroe has discovered in the case study, despite his best efforts, competitors remain one step ahead. Ray appears to be running out of time and ideas. After reviewing this week’s assigned reading, what are some possible ideas to help reinvigorate Ray and his team?

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.

WEEK 3 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Review Case Study 11, “Mayu LLC,” which you can access in the Wk 3 Learning Activities folder.

The advent and greater expanse of the Internet and availability of communication tools, such as Skype, provides an easier global expansion path for entrepreneurs. In the case study, as Mayu considers her endeavor, what are some key points to consider as part of her international business plans?

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.

WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Review Case Study 1, “Turner Test Prep Co,” which you can access in the Wk 4 Learning Activities folder.

In the case study, there’s little doubt that Jessica’s energy and eagerness will eventually propel her to success one day. In the meantime, Jessica shares a common dilemma experienced by all business types, sizes, and experience-related backgrounds: defining the ever-changing preferences and needs of consumer groups.

As an entrepreneur with minimal marketing skills, Jessica has reached out to peers and those recently enrolled in graduate school for additional input about the premise of her Test Prep company. What are your thoughts regarding the preparation of a preliminary marketing plan?

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.

WEEK 5 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Review Case Study 4, “Beijing Sammies,” which you can access in the Wk 5 Learning Activities folder.

In the case study, Sam Goodman has a well-organized business plan underway as many consumer aspects have been considered. It was quite a surprise to many when Sam’s company suddenly began to lose traction after a steady climb to finally reach a proverbial mountain of success. It appears that Sam failed to anticipate some entrepreneurial and managerial traps that impede further organizational development.

What measures can Sam implement at this time to further promote a recovery process?

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.

WEEK 6 DISCUSSION

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Review Case Study 5, “Intelligent Leisure Solutions,” which you can access in the Wk 6 Learning Activities folder.

In this case study, Robert Phillips is a well-developed organization. The management team appropriately leveraged the company’s success through a diversified portfolio. It’s now year-end, and leadership wishes to share its fiscal direction with its board members.

After reviewing the provided case history, do you share the management team’s same recommendations regarding the direction of some of the Robert Philips subsidiaries? Provide support to justify your rationale.

Note: Case studies are located in the last section “Part 6: Cases” in the course textbook.