BUS508 JOURNAL 4-5

BUS508 CONTEMPERARY BUSINESS

JOURNAL 4 WK 4

•Examine the private enterprise systems, drivers of change on the system, ethical and social responsibilities of business, and the requirements for success in today’s business environment.

•Journal Entry 4: Prepare a one to two (1-2) paragraph journal entry that examines your learning experiences with ORION in Week 4 of this course that addresses the following:

1. Determine the primary manner in which ORION has increased your business knowledge in the related subject area.

2. Discuss specific challenges that you may have experienced with any of the subject matter presented, and point out the areas for which you would like more information.

3. Suggest at least two (2) possible applications of this week’s material to the company that you currently work for or hope to work for in the future.

* Note: To access ORION please see instructions in the Week 1 area.

JOURNAL 5 WK 6

Chapter 9: Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Chapter 10: Production and Operations Management

 Case Study: 9.1 Southwest Airlines Thrives on Customer Service

•Journal Entry 5: Prepare a one to two (1-2) paragraph journal entry that examines your learning experiences with ORION in Week 4 of this course that addresses the following:

1. Determine the primary manner in which ORION has increased your business knowledge in the related subject area.

2. Discuss specific challenges that you may have experienced with any of the subject matter presented, and point out the areas for which you would like more information.

3. Suggest at least two (2) possible applications of this week’s material to the company that you currently work for or hope to work for in the future.

* Note: To access ORION please see instructions in the Week 1 area.