Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 3 Lesson. Minimum of 2 scholarly sources Instructions The various trade organizations and agreements discussed in the textbook and lessons affect a variety of industries, including healthcare. Choose an aspect of healthcare you would like to research. Some example might include medical devices, information technology, pharmaceuticals, public health, etc. Find at least two articles in t...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapters 8 and 9 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions There are many theories in relation to motivation - Taylor's scientific management, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg's two factor motivation, McGregor's Theory X and Y, Ouchi's Theory Z, etc. Choose one theory from the textbook or lesson reading. Find an article in the Chamberlain library that applies that the...

  Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 6 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions The four key functions of the managerial process are planning, leading, organizing, and controlling. Think about your current or former manager. Give a specific example of how your manager fulfills each role within your organization. In your opinion, which of the four activities is most important for a man...

Week 5 Discussion: Leadership Styles Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 7 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions Leadership styles can be broken into different categories such as participatory vs. autocratic or transformational vs. transactional. Choose two leadership styles from the textbook and lesson. Using your own research and the information you have learned this week, co...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 2 Lesson Minimum of 1 newspaper article Instructions Find a newspaper article that discusses one of the unethical business practices listed on pages 62 - 63 of the OpenStax book. Summarize the unethical business practices discussed in the article you chose Discuss at least two changes you would make to this company's practice to follow more ethical business practices. Discus...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 2 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions Developing a code of ethics is a way for a company to share its core values and practice ethical business. For example, the National Association for Healthcare Quality has formulated a code of ethics that can be found at https://nahq.org/about/code-of-ethics (Links to an external site.). Think about a company or organi...

Week 3 Discussion: Forms of Business Ownership Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 4 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions Consider a for-profit organization in your area that you currently work for (or a company your organization competes with or one you would like to work for). What type of ownership model does the company/organization use? Why do you think this type of ownershi...

Week 3 Discussion: Entrepreneurship Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 5 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions Consider a small business you want to create. In your post, address the following: What type of business would you create? Conduct some research on companies offering a similar product. What distinguishes you from your competitors? Name 2-3 risks you need t...

Week 2 Discussion: Global Trade and Quality of Life 88 unread replies.88 replies. Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 3 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions It has been said that global trade improves the quality of life. Do you believe that this is true? Are there examples of global trade lessening the quality of life in a particular country or region? Does everyone ...

Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 1 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source Initial Post Instructions The government regulates business in many ways. Businesses must get permission to operate in the form of licensing and state and federal agencies work to provide protections. Search in the Chamberlain library for "role of government" and one of the following protections. Consumer protection Employee protection ...