.apus.edu/messageforums-tool/images/expand.gif?sakai.tool.placement.id=679bc300-e3c2-47a2-8d8b-a6893d53411f” alt=””>Hide Full DescriptionAfter watching the video, respond to the following:What does it take to be successful in business?Explain how entrepreneurs differ from business managers. What characteristics do they share?Discuss an example of a successful entrepreneur.Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.week 2Business models provide a frame work. Watch the video and answer the questions below.Why is a business model important?How are business models influenced by internal and external factors?Conduct a little research on models and discuss the difference between the product model and the marketing model. Is one model better than the other? Explain.Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allow for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.Watch the video and answer the questions below;What is employee empowerment?What kinds of information can companies provide employees to help them share decision-making responsibility?Are there risks related to empowerment?Were the employees in the video empowered? Explain.Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.week 4Did you know marketing was more than just advertising? Now that you watched the video, what role does marketing play in the success of the organization? Can marketing influence consumersâ decisions? If so, is marketing ethical?Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 3 to 4 short paragraphs that reflect research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 4 and to at least two other classmates’ responses with posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialoweek 5.apus.edu/messageforums-tool/images/expand.gif?sakai.tool.placement.id=679bc300-e3c2-47a2-8d8b-a6893d53411f” alt=””>Hide Full DescriptionAfter watching the video, explain how today’s business workforce and the nature of work itself is changing. What role does technology play? Will Do you think outsourcing will continue to play a role?Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.week 6de Full DescriptionWatch the video to learn more about cash flow analysis.What sort of difficulty can you imagine the manager of an organization would be in, if the organization did not routinely prepare cash flow forecasts and working capital analyses?Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.ek 7Watch the video and respond to the following:Is a website the only web presence a company should have today? When having a web presence, what is the single most important objective? What is the greatest risk?Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialogweek 8After watching the video and reviewing this week’s readings, reflect on the following and share your thoughts.Can a business be ethical?What are the goals of competitive intelligence?Is it ethical to gather competitive intelligence?Your response must be in your own words. Your initial post should be 250 word minimum that reflects research and not opinion. Provide citations for the source of your learning.In order to earn full points, one must respond to the forum question by Day 3, and to at least two other classmates’ responses with 100 word minimum posts that add value to the discussion and allows for time for interaction. In other words, waiting until 11 pm Sunday night to respond to others does not support the intent of a discussion and will not earn full points. The point to a discussion is to learn from each other, test ideas, share insights and engage in two-way dialog.assignmentsAssignment InstructionsIn a 250 to 500 word essay, describe the characteristics of each of the four stages of growth a business organization might experience. Provide examples to support your description.Follow APA format for structure. Support your essay with 2 to 3 credible references beyond the course materials. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to locate credible references is the Online Library.week 5Assignment InstructionsYour CEO wants to develop a formal process to select suppliers and vendors to meet the companyâs needs. These needs include office supplies, equipment maintenance, etc. In a two page business memo, explain why selection criteria is needed, identify the specific criteria you recommend and why. Your criteria list should be no less than five elements.To strengthen your memo, investigate other companies. Provide an example of a company and its criteria and explain how it relates to your recommendationsFollow APA format for structure. Support your essay with 2 to 3 credible references beyond the course materials. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to locate credible references is the Online Library.week 6Assignment InstructionsObjective: Compare and contrast managerial and financial accountingDirections: Using Power Point, prepare a presentation. Your presentations must have a title slide, an introductory slide, a slide with a two column chart, and a conclusion slideIn the two column chart, title the first column Financial Accounting. Title the second column Managerial Accounting. Complete the chart cells by comparing the two forms of accountingIn your conclusion, explain if financial or managerial accounting is most important to an owner/managers of a start-up organization and why?Remember to cite your references. All references must be of academic quality.Follow APA format for structure. Support your essay with 2 to 3 credible references beyond the course materials. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia and similar websites are not credible academic references. The best place to locate credible references is the Online Library.week 7Assignment InstructionsIn a formal 250 – 500 word essay, describe the four components of an information system. Why is it important to consider each of them when designing and installing an information system?Your essay should include an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.Follow APA format for structure. Support your essay with 2 to 3 credible references beyond the course materials. Please note Wikipedia, Investopedia and similar websites are not credible academic references.midtermQuestion 1 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words explain, are entrepreneurs born or made?Question 2 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words, what is a venture capitalist?Question 3 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words, explain three of the nine building blocks for managers to use in developing an innovative and effective business model.2Question 4 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is a competitive advantage? How does marketing contribute to the creation of a competitive advantageQuestion 5 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is market segmentation? List the steps in the market segmentation process.Question 6 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsQuestion 7 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words, what are the characteristics of the four types of business legal entities?Question 8 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsHow does the cultural environment affect international marketing activities?Question 9 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsDescribe the advantages and disadvantages of a flat versus tall organizational structure.Question 10 of 109.0/ 10.0 PointsExplain the concept of employees as stakeholders in your own wordsfinalQuestion 1 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words explain, operations management?Question 2 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words, what is Total Quality Management?Question 3 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsIn your own words, explain three quality costs.Question 4 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is a bullwhip effect? What are the causes?Question 5 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is a strategic partnership? Give an example.Question 6 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsExplain a the challenges of outsourcing.Question 7 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is a balance sheet? How does it support business?Question 8 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsIdentify a source of business financing..Question 9 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsShould a start-up organization invest in an IS immediately? Why or why notQuestion 10 of 10 10.0/ 10.0 PointsWhat is database management