homework-two topics

Please follow the instructions very well.

Topic #1:

• Topic – Mergers and Acquisition’s (consolidation) of Industry Sectors.

This topic will look at the pros or cons of the rise of industry consolidation in the

US. Since the mid-1990’s the rules concerning industry consolidation have been

relaxed. Before then, no company could control more that 40% of any US market

share. Today, many industries are controlled by only a few businesses. For

instance, Microsoft holds about 95% of the US computer operating system

market, yet is not seen as having a monopoly. Is this “relaxing” of anti-trust law

good or bad?

Topic #2:

• Topic - Environmental Responsibility - Write a maximum of a two-page summary

about your views on whether businesses have any responsibility to maintain or

improve the environment in which we live. Search articles, read 3 articles on this

topic. Make a list of important points from the readings, take a position either for

or against, stress this position from the point of view of it’s effect on

entrepreneurship in our society.