1. Welcome to Unit 3-AB140 WELCOME. We are starting our 3 rd week. Great job! Are there any questions from Unit 2 you need clarification on before we begin with Unit 3? Please summarize in your own words at least one thing you learned from Unit 2. Instructor overview. 1

2. Planning (POLC) Unit 3 – AB140 Key Concepts/Unit Outcomes/To-do-list tabs. Reading: Planning (pages 1-2). Reading: The Planning Process (pages 1-4). Reading: Chapter 4 in the Bateman and Snell textbook pp. 72-83. Discussion: Case study-Sandwich Blitz, Inc. Assignment: Planning Business Expansion (SWOT). Seminar Review 2

3. Unit 3 Objectives (Outcomes) Identify the basic steps in any planning process Explain the relationship between strategic planning, tactical planning, and operational planning Interpret the elements of a basic SWOT analysis 3

4. To-do-list for Unit 3 Complete assigned textbook Reading Participate in the Discussion (No late posts will be accepted— per Kaplan). 40 points Complete the Unit Assignment 40 points Attend the Seminar Take the Review (Feb 16-22). Grades will be indicated one week after the close of the Unit. 20 points 4

5. General Questions 5

6. Unit 2 Review Describe demographic trends that Nintendo might take into consideration when adding new products (like Wii Fit)? 6

7. Unit 2 Review What is meant by an “open system?” 7

8. Thinking outside the box… “Which sewing item/items in your opinion do NOT belong and why?” Consider alternative points of view. (The visual of the sewing items were placed in class Doc Sharing area.) Sewing items are: a blue thread ripper, red thread, clear hanger, white needle-threader, white zipper, yellow thimble, gray buttons, and a clear dress maker’s ruler. Use your imagination by “thinking outside-the-box.” 8

9. What is one of the four primary functions of management? 9

10. Successful management depends on an accurate and thorough evaluation of what? 10

11. What is POLC? 11

12. What is meant by Planning? 12

13. Why should managers and organizations attend to economic and social developments? 13

14. An effective strategy provides a basis for answering five questions. Can you name at least one of those questions? 14

15. What is a company’s definition of a Mission? 15

16. What is meant by Strategic Vision? 16

17. Referring back to Unit reading Students must refer back to their Unit reading in their discussion posts and assignments. Know editorial writing style. In our discussion area it can be something as simple as saying: “In our Unit (Kaplan University (KU), AB140-15, 1101B, Unit 3) reading, it was stressed, “…” therefore, I feel, “….” Demonstrate to the class (and me) that you read and understood the class required reading material. For our class assignments, an editorial style is written in the body of your assignment, as such (example only): As our class learning activity article “Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension” stated: “An active reader fully involves himself or herself in the reading process, which facilitates greater understanding of the subject matter (KU, Bateman & Snell, 2009, p. 3).” Then the proper information is placed on your separate reference sheet of your assignment at the end of your activity. 17

18. How do you write a cited source from an online site? 18

19. Any General Questions? Seminar is coming to an end, soon. Let’s wrap-up the evening. 19

20. Seminar Concluded Good night. Have a great week! My office hours on instant messaging (AIM) are 8:00PM EST to 10:00PM EST. My AIM ID is: DrDenhard. THE END… 20