HOMEWORK

Discussion 1:

In a one-page, document, identify a change of people, structure or technology at your job (or former job- you may omit the name if you wish).

Be sure to:

• Describe the change. What was it?
   
• What were the reasons for the change?
   
• Identify internal and external forces influencing the change Describe management’s efforts to communicate and implement the change.
   
• How did employees react to the change?
   
• What were the results associated with this change?
   
• In your opinion, did management experience the results they were hoping for?  Why or why not?
   
• Cite your textbook (APA Style).
   
• Double space and use complete sentences.
   
• 300
   

Discussion 2:  

Identify a small business you’d like to open. What types of products or services do you plan to offer?

• Describe trends, your target market and major competitors (size, demographics).
   
• Conduct some research that supports your claims.  
   
• 200