FLASH
ANNOUNCEMENTS Teacher:
Professor John (Jack) B. Gifford
Days & Times:
Mondays 7:00 - 7:50
pm
Place:
LAWS 101
Credit Hours:
One
Program
Credit:
SBA First Year Honor's Course / Free Professional
Elective for SBA majors
Prerequisites:
Acceptance into the RTF SBA
Honor's Program
Office hours this Wednesday, February 26th will only be from 7:20 am to 9:20 am due to committee meetings the rest of the morning. Sorry.
ALL CLASS ASSIGNMENTS ARE NOW READY FOR VIEWING!
TABLE OF CONTENTS NAVIGATIONAL MATRIX:
Textbook
#1: Terrorism and Business: The Impact of
September 11,2001 by Dean and Yonah Alexander;
Published by Transnational Publishers, Inc. 410 Saw
Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Copyright 2002
Edition: First ISBN: 1-57105-246-1
Available new or used as of 12/5/02:
www.amazon.com
$18.95
www.bn.com $17.05
www.allbookstores.com
$15,73
Needed by January 6, 2003
Textbook #2:
Bush at War ( Hardcopy or abridged audio version OK ) by Bob
Woodward; Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publishing Inc. ISBN (Hardcopy)
0743204735 $18.20 Audio CD = $21.00; Audio Cassettes = 16.95
Teacher Contact Information:
John (Jack) B. Gifford, Professor of Marketing
Upham
206A
Email: GIFFORJB@MUOHIO.EDU
Telephone
(Office): 513-529-1207 8 - 5 M à
R [Voice-Mail Available]
FAX (Office)
513-529-1290 (any time 8 - 5 M - F
)
Tele. (Home) 513-523-2227 (Sun. à Thurs. 7 – 10:00 pm)
Home Web Page: www.sba.muohio.edu/GIFFORJB/index.htm
Syllabus links for BUS 150 C W2003Jack Gifford: The professional www.sba.muohio.edu/gifforjb/index.htm SEE RESUME 2001
Jack Gifford: After Hours www.sba.muohio.edu/gifforjb/index.htm SEE "AFTER HOURS" photos before and after 2000
Office Hours: Upham 206A
M.T.W.R. 7:30 am - 11:45 am
...
or
by appointment
No Office Hours on Fridays (Professional Development Day)
University Mailbox: Upham 200 ( first row, five boxes down)
US Mail: Office:
Professor John B. Gifford
Department
of Marketing Upham 200
Richard
T. Farmer School of Business Administration
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
4556
US Mail: Home
Professor John B. Gifford
6511
Morning Sun Road
Oxford,
Ohio 45056
Graduate Assistant: Andy Hill
Secretary: Janine Todd, Upham 200 Front Desk
Course withdrawal policies:
v You can withdraw with a grade of “WP/WF” until April 25th at 5:00 pm;
v You will receive a “WP” if your grade point to date is 72.5% or better and you have not missed more than three classes;
v You will receive a “WF” or “F” if your grade point to date is under 72.5% or you have missed more than three classes for any reason.
There are seven reasons I have created a longer then usual and more complex electronic syllabus:
v If you are taking Business 150C as a professional elective, this e-syllabus will give you enough information to decide if you wish to stay or find an alternative course. You should have enough information to permit an “eyes open” enrollment in the course. It will require a minimum of three hours of homework every week to learn and succeed;
v By spelling out procedures on grading, attendance, assignments, professional behavior, etc. I have tried to avoid misunderstandings later in the course. For example, if you miss more that three classes for any reason, you will receive an "F" or "WF";
v All SBA faculty have been asked to document their teaching efforts in a “Teaching Portfolio”. This policy has been mandated by Miami University, the School of Business Administration, and the Department of Marketing. A complete syllabus is the heart and soul of any teaching portfolio;
v The process of creating a well-designed syllabus is an effective course management tool. It also acts as a cognitive map or blueprint of the course;
v This e-syllabus acts as a medium of two-way communication. It allows you to access resources, coordinate with colleagues electronically, have access to flash announcements, and downloadable URL sites, word and excel files, and other electronic resources that will support this class;
v An e-syllabus allows me to make changes as we go along that respond to your demonstrated needs. For example, If one of our business speakers changes dates or provides materials for you to read before class, I can add this to the e-syllabus. For this reason, it is important to check the syllabus every 48 hours. Changes will appear in BLUE CAPITALS;
v To further improve your use of IT information and communication skills, something vital in today and tomorrow’s business and socio-cultural environments.
I believe that higher education, including this course, has as a primary objective the development of life long active learners who make the world a better place to live one person at a time. The emphasis is on the acquisition of new knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge to current and future business practices. You will also be exposed to the unique vocabulary of business that must be understood and applied in your interactions with individuals from a variety of business disciplines. Learning involves hard work, good listening, written and oral communication skills, a willingness to change and challenge your own predispositions, and always to think with your mind, feelings and heart. Ethics are involved in almost every decision you make in your life…and in your responses to our books, articles, presenter's ideas and classroom discussions.
Knowledge and skills without application, comprehension, analysis, synthesis and evaluation are of marginal benefit to you, your employer, your own business, or society. In every course you take at Miami University you should strive to discover how concepts are applied in the business environment. In this course we will also be gaining an understanding of how our government operates in a crisis mode and why Americans have a generally negative image around the world.
Lastly, college is about maturing, learning, give and take, and having fun in the process. Don’t stress out! Working hard and having fun are compatible activities. This course will require at least 3 hours of homework a week.
I teach because it is a tremendous high to see the progress most of you make in understanding and appreciating the role of business and government in society between the first and last weeks of the semester. You learn to see the forest and individual trees, flowers and weeds. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with such bright and unique individuals on a daily basis. Oh yes, and I also get paid!
Mission Statement: The missions of Business 150C, "9/11, Terrorism and Business in the 21st Century" are four-fold. First, we must understand what really happened on 9/11 and why. The second stages is to examine the Islamic and Muslim traditions and beliefs, al Qaida, Usama Bin Laden, and current points of conflict in the Middle East. From this study of realities, similarities and differences between cultures and religions, we can begin to "walk in the shoes" of the terrorists and understand their motivations and behaviors. Third, we will learn how business is and will need to continue to change in response to 9/11 and the presence of terrorism. This will require us to study the historical context of terrorism around the world and the motivations and actions of key government players as they respond to terrorism. We will also look at these actions as seen by other parties outside the free market/capitalist economies. Lastly, we will look for actions we, as individuals, can take over the coming years to reduce violence and hatred toward American government and business. How can we make the world a better and safer place to live for us, our parents and grandparents, and possibly some day for our children and grandchildren.
Also see Mission Statements
of Miami University:
http://www.pfd.muohio.edu/intranet/manuals/bcs/pdf/00100.pdf
and the SBA:
http://www.sba.muohio.edu/HOME/missionstatement.htm
Miami University Value Statement: 2002
Miami is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
Value Statement: In Business 150C, we will value careful and detailed conversion of data into information, knowledge and wisdom designed to understand and reduce the negative impacts of terrorism on the United States, the domestic and international business community, and the world. All the above must be accomplished in a multifunctional and multidisciplinary environment, communicated effectively and efficiently, and moderated by sound and consistent ethical values, attitudes and beliefs.
Vision Statement: Business 150C will emphasize breadth over depth and require you to reassess and formulate both an understanding of, and action plan for, reducing terrorism worldwide, and someday operating within a business community dramatically changed by the events of 9/11.
University and revised catalogue course descriptions:
University Bulletin: New course 2003. No course description will be included in The Miami Bulletin until 2005 - 07.
Proposed Bulletin Course Description: Business 150C will explore a current contemporary issue relating to business and how this issue will impact both domestic and international business practices, institutions and beliefs in the current and future years.
1. To provide you with "the big picture" concerning what happened on 9/11 and the 100 days that followed, in business, government, New York City and the military;
2. To expand your knowledge of the cultures, customs and beliefs of Muslims and the followers of Islam. From this knowledge you should begin to understand the motivations of the terrorists and those that believe in faiths and business environments such as socialism and Muslimism. .
3. To explore the short run and long run impact of 9/11 and terrorism on the processes, structures, institutions and decision-making functions of businesses in various domestic and international industries.
4. To become an enlightened participant in the democratic process and a more critical judge of the quality and accuracy of information provided to you by the United States government and public news sources.
5. To prepare you to take an active leadership role in the post 9/11 environment in the university and in your professional careers.
6. To refine your abilities to find
creative solutions to perceived business problems caused by terrorism. To
find the strategic window and to fill the publics' needs and wants in a way that
is both socially responsible and personally rewarding.
7. To stimulate a Socratic and participative approach to
learning;
9. To emphasize teamwork
and sharing as a means to developing a supportive learning environment. You
are not in competition with your classmates, but with yourself and with the
standards for learning set by me;
10. To help prepare you for the transition from
the real world of the university to the real world of professional full-time
employment;
11. To have fun learning together. School should be considered a challenge and an opportunity to be appreciated and enjoyed, not tolerated. Less than 2% of the world population has the opportunity to complete a four year college education.
Email: GIFFORJB@MUOHIO.EDU
You are welcome to email me any time, night or day. I normally do not check my email after 5:00 pm and only sometimes on weekends. From Monday to Friday I will usually check at least four times a day; once early in the morning, mid morning, once about 2:00 pm, and a fourth time around 5:00 pm. I will try to respond within 24 hours or less during the workweek. Please always use in the subject line FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_BUS150. Attachments will not be opened due to the danger of accidental .exe virus contamination. Please keep your messages concise and specific. I often receive 40+ emails a day. I will use your return email address to respond. Use appropriate Netiquette. www.albion.com/neticuette/
Voice Communication:
Home: 513-523-2227
Office: 513-529-1207
You are welcome to call the office anytime Monday through Thursday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If I am not there or the line is busy, please leave a voice mail and I will get back to you. Students in the office always take priority over telephone calls. Be sure to leave you telephone number…and say it slowly and clearly. I am usually available at home Tuesday through Friday in the evenings and on weekends until 9:45 pm if needed. I do not have a cell phone.
FAX Communications: 513-529-1290
The above FAX number and machine is used by the entire department and is located in Upham 200. Normally our student assistants will place incoming FAX messages in individual mailboxes upon receipt. Be sure to place my name and the course number somewhere at the top of the first page so that the staff can identify the intended recipient. Don’t send anything that is personal or confidential in nature. Also, do not send homework via this medium as delivery is only 97.6% reliable.
Electronic Bulletin Board: Not in use this semester for this course. This may change if resources are needed that are most conveniently accessed through Blackboard
Discussion Groups and Chat Rooms:
At this time I do not plan on using Blackboard discussion questions or chat rooms except for one or two assignments. Some discussion questions will appear in the Daily Assignment Descriptions (DAD) and in FLASH ANNOUNCEMENTS in this e-syllabus. Spreadsheets or PowerPoint output will appear in DAD as electronic links to the "G" public drive. You can reach this drive through MUNET by entering "GDRIVE.SBA.MUOHIO.EDU" If you have suggestions how we might collectively use these electronic functions better, please send me an E-Suggestion or talk to me before or after class or during office hours. Thank you.
Classroom Instructional Strategies:
The primary instructional strategy to be used in Business 150C will be lecture, discussion and small group exercises. Multiple small exercises and series of questions will be used to get you to use the Internet, newspapers, magazines, articles, our two textbooks, friends and family. Approximately 10 speakers will be used individually or in panels to share their expertise on the impact of 9/11 in an industry or skill area of special interest to them. Your regular participation is encouraged and will make the course both more informative and fun.
It is my responsibility to create a total learning environment where you are actively encouraged to question, acquire specific cognitive information, evaluate alternative careers and lifestyles, values, attitudes and beliefs, and to improve your communication skills. I will attempt to be a positive role model and maintain high personal ethical standards. As a teacher, I have been entrusted by your parents or guardians with helping to prepare you to live full and valued lives. I accept this responsibility. I will be in class ten minutes early each day and will provide each student with a comprehensive electronic course syllabus that contains relevant student guidelines. I will always be fully prepared to guide the discussions of all topics, except where external speakers will teach the class, and will set the stage and parameters for all special activities. My primary teaching pedagogy is to design a learning environment where active learning from your colleagues is a primary component. I will act as guide and consultant, but will not attempt force feeding. You are responsible for your own learning.
I will carefully grade classroom exercises and projects, and return all materials in a timely manner. I will make myself available a minimum of 16 hours per week outside class to assist you in resolving problems you may be having with course materials or career decisions. I will share with you some of my insights from teaching, reading and working in business for the past 35+ years when relevant to course learning objectives. I will regularly assess your performance toward the stated course objectives, and will keep you informed of how you are doing.
It is my responsibility to remain current in my subject fields and the teaching profession. It is my responsibility as a scholar-teacher to synthesize and assimilate existing knowledge, generate new knowledge, and to take personal responsibility for the improvement of my teaching skills and when asked, the teaching of my colleagues. I will follow all ethical rules of Miami University and the Student Handbook, with particular attention to “Good Teaching Practices.”
It is the responsibility of each of you to attend all regularly scheduled classes. You should bring extensive notes to class each week that reflect your best thinking about the topic assigned for the day. This “class” should be treated as a business meeting where you are active participants in the learning process. In business, you would never show up late or unprepared for such an important meeting! Your academic colleagues and I expect the same. You should actively and regularly share your insights, questions and ideas with your teacher and colleagues. All papers should be turned in on time and in the format assigned. You should take on the responsibility of helping your peers to learn when necessary through the sharing of your knowledge and opinions. You will not knowingly cheat in any way.
If you have suggestions for a better way to stimulate learning in class or are unhappy with any activities of your teacher or fellow students, it is your responsibility to let the teacher know. You are paying a large amount of money to attend each class at Miami University, and have a right to expect your teachers to fulfill their responsibilities identified above. Learning is an active, not passive process.
Intellectual Integrity, Attendance and Professional Behavior
Intellectual Integrity:
I assume that everyone is honest unless proven otherwise. You are encouraged to work in small groups on most exercises unless specifically told otherwise. If you wish to combine any written work in this class with something required by another faculty member, I will normally have no objection, provided that you submit, in writing, a statement of this intent to both faculty members prior to submitting your work to either individual.
Signing someone else’s name on the attendance sheet is an act of dishonesty.
Dishonesty on any of the exercises will result in an “F” in the exercise and potentially a dishonestly notation on your transcript. Dishonesty on your term project will result in either an "F" for the project or an "F" for the course at the teacher's digression. It may also result in dismissal from Miami University. In cases of dishonesty, the regulations of the Department of Marketing, the SBA Division and the University will be followed to the letter. Please don’t risk your own self-respect and graduation by cheating. You cannot cheat your colleagues or me; you can only cheat yourself. Unfortunately, I will be obligated to take required action if dishonesty is discovered. See http://www.miami.muohio.edu/documents_and_policies/ for university intellectual integrity policy, Sections 500 to 507.
A number of learning opportunities will be made available which cannot be adequately obtained from simply reading the textbooks or handouts. If you are an out-of-state student, you are paying approximately $62.00 per class period (assumes 16 hours of classes per semester). I need your active participation and expertise to be shared with your fellow students and myself. For these reasons, class attendance is very important, and will be taken starting January 6th. Class will start promptly at 7:00 pm unless otherwise specified. It would be unprofessional to be late! If you are more then 10 minutes late, you are absent. If you miss three or more class periods for any reason, you will receive an "F" for the course. It is my expectation that you will not miss any classes except for illness, family emergencies or sanctioned university functions.
Attendance is taken by your signing the attendance sheet placed next to the door every class period. If you do not sign in, you are presumed not to be in class.
I am not in the business of judging if your absence is “excused” or “unexcused”, whatever this means. You are there or are not there. If there is a strong chance that you will be absent three times or more during the semester, you should not take this course. As illness or personal emergencies are unpredictable, it would be very unwise to “cut” class a couple of times early in the semester. In unusual situations, we will ask the speaker's permission to audio or video tape the presentation for your viewing at a later time.
Think of our classroom as a corporate executive development meeting. The other students are your professional colleagues from your corporation. Address others by name (everyone will have a name card every day). Listen to what they have to say. Agree or disagree and explain why. Share your ideas with your colleagues. You are also partially responsible for the success of others in the class. Avoid profanity and sexist or racially negative statements and stereotypes. No inactive sponges allowed!
When using electronic communication medium, proofread your message before it is sent. In industry, you will be judged by how you communicate electronically. Use good Netiquette. If in doubt, check out the link www.albion.com/netiquette/
Grades are, unfortunately, a necessity of our present academic system. They are designed to measure your level of attainment rather than the degree of change in your cognitive and affective knowledge and skills achieved during a specific class. You are not in competition with your fellow students, as grades are not given on a competitive basis. You will be graded against absolute learning objectives established by myself for this course. This means there is no curve or predetermined number of students who receive A, B, C, D or F grades. If everyone in class does an OUTSTANDING job, everyone will receive a high grade. However...
I believe the current system has made both students and teachers too grade oriented, and would encourage you to work diligently toward increased knowledge, understanding and wisdom; appropriate grades will normally follow. I consider the average Miami University student to be of very high caliber. As all of you are in the SBA Honor's Program, I expect your learning and sharing will be well above average and that the grade distribution will reflect this fact. A student wishing to receive an “A” must do outstanding work throughout the semester, always going one step or more beyond that asked of her or him. A "D" or “F” student is one who rarely makes worthwhile contributions in class, does not contribute during discussions or has obviously not prepared answers to the key discussion questions, displays a lack of interest, curiosity, desire and ability to master the materials presented, is dishonest, or misses class three times or more for any reason.
Grades will be computed as follows:
Oral & written
discussions/class participation & preparation 55%
Small group research and presentations
15%
Project research paper & presentation 20%
Related current event clippings (5) and critiques
10%
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TOTAL
100%
Grade Distribution: Percentages
| A+ 97.01 or more | A 92.31 - 97.00 | A- 92.30 - 89.50 |
| B+ 87.50 - 89.49 | B 82.50 - 87.49 | B- 80.00 - 82.49 |
| C+ 77.50 - 79.99 | C 73.00 - 77.49 | C- 70.00 - 72.99 |
| D+ 67.50 - 69.99 | D 64.50 - 67.49 | D- 62.50 - 64.49 |
| F Under 62.49% or missing 3 or more classes | WP = 72.5% or better upon withdrawal and less than 3 absences. | WF = 72.49% or less or missing 3 or more classes. |
Oral and written discussions / class participation and preparation grades will be entered for each individual each class period. I will try to evaluate the quality of your input and not as much the quantity of "noise". In fact, questions or comments reflecting poor listening skills or a failure to have read distributed materials will result in lower grades. We will collectively complete the B.A.R.S. document the first evening so that everyone has input into the grading standards.
Small group research will be agreed to for the second and third class periods. Additional small group research may by requested based upon the preparation for specific speakers. Much of this is unknown at this time and we will need to "play-it-by-ear".
During the semester, five articles should be copied from professional or popular newspapers or magazines that relate specifically to our topic for this semester. A concise an insightful two page critique should accompany each article. These should be turned in about once every three weeks; however the specific dates will be left up to you. Your selection of a meaningful article and the quality of your critique will both be evaluated. It will be particularly helpful if the topics found have not yet been covered in class. This will allow me to share the articles, where appropriate, with the entire class.
The project research paper will involve the examination of the impact of 9/11 and terrorism on a company and/or career path you are considering after graduation. It should be compiled from a variety of sources (at least 10), including an interview (in person or by telephone) with an individual in that appropriate selected career field and/or company. These are due no later than April 14th. The body of the paper should be between six and eight pages in length, using 12 point Arial font and 1" margins on all four sides. These will be bound and made available to your colleagues interested in exploring these fields or companies.
Students with physical or learning disabilities and special circumstances:
If you have a physical or
learning disability that has been documented and will require some accommodation
during this class, you must let me know in the first two weeks. We will
meet together privately and come to an agreement upon reasonable acaccommodations to create
as level a playing field as possible.
If there are religious holidays that fall during one of our class hours and
days, and this holiday precludes you from attending class, please let me know by
January 20th. The university has published a fairly complete calendar of
religious holidays. If you cannot attend, an alternative learning
opportunity will be arranged. No absence will be recorded for that day.
The policy for absences caused by illness, personal or family emergencies, job
interviews, varsity or club sports, intramurals, etc. have been addressed under
the section Absences.
You must have daily access to a computer that can reach the Internet, either of your own, a friend, at work, or within a university computer laboratory. You must have an email account to facilitate two way communications. Your computer skills must be adequate to effectively operate in programs such as Blackboard, Word, PowerPoint, the Internet and Excel.
DROPPING A COURSE: Student Handbook 203e
"When a full semester course is dropped within three calendar weeks from the date when chasses begin, no grade will appear on the student's record. When a full semester course is dropped after the third week of classes and before the end of the sixth week of classes, a grade of "W" will be recorded on the student's academic record. A grade of "WP" will be recorded for those students who drop a course after six weeks if they are passing the course with a grade of "C" or better. If the instructor drops a student after the sixth week by class roster or memo, a "WF" is recorded on the student's record."
Do's
Always read the assigned materials BEFORE the class in which they will be discussed;
Create a fairly detailed outline of the key topics, plus notes to yourself to help you remember why the concept is important;
Participate in class on a regular basis;
Ask questions in class, via e-mail or during office hours if you have a question;
Go one step or more beyond the assigned task if you wish to earn a grade better then a "C";
Attend every class. Most of the time materials not contained in the textbooks will be presented during the class period;
Read Terrorism and Business and read or listen to Bush at War as assigned. It is strongly recommended that you read all of the Terrorism and Business book, even chapters not specifically assigned.
Be respectful of speakers; they have volunteered to help us without compensation. This does not mean, however that you must agree with them or should refrain from politely "challenging" their ideas and views;
Work hard AND have fun learning! Find additional materials on each topic and read, listen, observe and think!
Don't
Cut classes;
Fail to take well structured notes from the book and in class;
Don't act like a sponge and only absorb; offer your insights;
I reserve the right to make alterations to this e-syllabus at any time if I believe that the changes will assist the class in more effectively or efficiently achieving the mission, vision, values or behavioral objectives of the course. All changes will either be posted on the e-syllabus, announced in class, or both. It is your responsibility to be aware of these changes within 48 hours of being posted or stated in class.
Calendar and Content [ BOLD BLUE = Ready to go]
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January 6 Introductions Photographs & Info Sheets Syllabus Review in detail Eight questions from three readings assigned and mailed 12/12/02
Professor Jack Gifford
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January 13 Islamic Principles al Queda and Osama Bin Laden President's Bush's State of the Union Address and its' interpretation by the socialist party.
Professor Jack Gifford |
January 27 Bush at War Book or Audio Tape Discussion Series of Issues to discuss See Handout Day One
Professor Jack
Gifford |
| February 3
by Professor Tom
Speh, |
February 10 Leadership Demanded by Social Crisis by Professor
Roger Jenkins |
February 18 How Much Did the Economic World Change on 9/11: A Microeconomic Perspective
by Professor Steven
Elliott |
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February 24th by Donald Saunders
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March 6 Think Like The Wind (A Citizen's Thoughts on Rising Anti-Americanism and How to Turn America into a Lovemark) Upham 209
Tim Love
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March 17
Barbara Griffin Fritsche
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March 24 by
Leland Manders and Jeffrey June
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March 31 Terrorism's Impact on the Insurance Industry
by Mark Cross
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April 7 Terrorism and International Financial Markets
By Daniel Seiver
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Effects of Terrorism on Non-Profit Organizations
by Terri Barr
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April 21 WRAP UP SESSION WHAT WE'VE LEARNED Dinner at Gifford's Home with all students and speakers invited 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
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Other dates to remember:
January 6
Classes begin 8:00 am
January 20
Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
January 30
Last day to apply for May graduation
February 17 President's Day (no classes)
February 18
Monday / Tuesday switch day; attend Monday schedule
March 9-16
Spring Break, 2003
March 17
Registration for summer 2003 begins
March 24
Registration for Fall 2003 begins
April 11
Last day to remove Fall 2002 incomplete
April 25
Classes in Oxford end
April 28
Final exams begin
May 2
Final Exams end
May 4
Graduation ceremonies for the SBA
Daily Assignment Descriptions [ D.A.D.] (will be posted as they are ready in BOLD type above)
January 6
Introductions
Photographs & Info Sheets
Syllabus Review in detail
Eight questions from three readings assigned and mailed
to you 12/12/02
Read:
Terrorism and Business: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (enclosed)
A New World (enclosed)
Introduction to Terrorism and Business: The Impact of September 11,2001 (enclosed)
Be ready to discuss and contribute in class to the following eight questions:
We will also collectively agree on knowledge we need concerning such topics as Islamic Beliefs, al Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, al jihad, AND The State of the Nation Speech and Socialists Response, etc.. We will collect this information as the basis for understanding why the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001.
January 13
Islamic Principles
Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden
President's Bush's State of the Union Address and its' interpretation by the
socialist party
Developing
UNDERSTANDING AL QAIDA, OSAMA BEN LADEN AND THE MUSLIM CULTURES AND BELIEFS
OSAMA BEN LADEN
AL QAIDA AND AL JIHAD
MUSLIMS AND ISLAMIC BELIEFS
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Bush at War
Book or Audio Tape Discussion
Series of Issues to discuss
See handout day one
Business 150C
“9/11. Terrorism and Business in the 21st Century”
Assignment for week #3
Bush at War Book or Audio Tape
Please be ready to answer each of the following questions. Prepare notes to help you present your ideas and to be a full participant in our discussion.
Q1 During the first class period you drew on of the following six people:
A. George W. Bush, The President of the United States
B. Dick Cheney, Vice President of the United States
C. Colin L. Powell, Secretary of State
D. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense
E. Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
F. George J. Tenet, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
For the person you drew, be prepared to discuss the role, influence, power, personality and your overall general feelings/opinion of the individual.
Q2 Provide examples of how the President and his senior staff orchestrated external communication in order to mold public opinion. Did they actually “lie” to the public?
Q3 Analyze the process and quality of decision-making of the President and his senior staff in regards to the national response to 9/11. Consider both fighting terrorism and business conditions.
Q4 Based upon your reading/listening to Bush at War, your personal knowledge of 9/11 and subsequent events, should the United States:
A. …be conducting military operations in Afghanistan in an effort to eliminate Osama Bin Ladin and leaders of al Qaeda?
B. …have armed and paid war lords over 70 million US dollars to unite their forces temporarily as the Northern Alliance to attack and kill members of al Qaeda and Osama Bin Ladin?
C. …invade and occupy Iraq, with or without the support of the United Nations?
D. …threaten or take military action against North Korea in response to its’ restarting of nuclear reactors capable of generating weapons grade U-235.
Q5 The President and his senior staff have set as a policy the acceptability of a unilateral and preemptive strike on another nation IF they believe that the national security of the United States or its’ citizens are threatened. Do you agree or disagree with this policy? What are the international implications of such a change in policy?
Professor Jack
Gifford
Department of Marketing
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The Impact of Terrorism on International Supply Chain Management
by Professor Tom
Speh,
Associate Dean,
Professor of Marketing, and
James Evens Rees Distinguished Professor of Distribution
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Leadership Demanded
by
Social Crisis
by Professor Roger
Jenkins
Professor of Marketing and Dean,
Richard T. Farmer School of Business Administration
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How Much Did the Economic World Change on 9/11: A Microeconomic Perspective
by Professor Steven
Elliott
Assistant Professor
Department of Economics
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The Impact of 9/11 on Business-to-Business Marketing
by Donald Saunders
Markley Visiting Professor, Marketing
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Think Like The Wind (A Citizen's Thoughts on Rising Anti-Americanism and How to Turn America into a Lovemark)
Tim Love
Senior Executive
Saachi & Saachi Advertising
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The Impact of Terrorism on the Airlines Industry
Barbara Griffin Fritsche
President
The Airport Technology and Planning Group, Inc. (AirTech) Cincinnati, Ohio
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Effects of Terrorism on Entrepreneurial Ventures
by Leland
Manders and Jeffrey June
Acting Director of Paige Center and Markley Professor
Forsythe Professor of Entrepreneurship
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Terrorism's Impact on the Insurance Industry
by Mark Cross
Ohio Casualty Professor in Insurance
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Terrorism and
International
Financial Markets
by TBA
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Effects of Terrorism on Non-Profit Organizations
by Terri Barr
Assistant Professor
Department of Marketing
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April 21
WRAP
UP SESSION
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
Dinner at Gifford's Home
with all students and speakers invited
Location: 6511 Morning Sun
Road
Oxford, Ohio
See Maps distributed April 14th
TIME: 5:30 PM TO 8:00
DRESS: Casual
MENU: MILD MEXICAN
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