Discussion 1 -
Parenting Styles" Please respond to the following:
Select two (2) of Diana Baumrind's parenting styles, as discussed in the text. Compare and contrast two (2) similarities and two (2) differences of the styles you chose. Next, describe the effectiveness of each of the styles.
Discussion 2 -
Part 1 - "Management Parts of the Business Plan and Developing a Forecasting Strategy" Please respond to the following:
Identify three (3) common problems associated with business plans and share the implications of these shortcomings. Provide support for your response.
Select two (2) forecasting techniques and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Next, discuss how each of your chosen forecasting strategies reduces the element of risk and uncertainty associated with change.
Part 2 - Write a two (2) page paper in which you:
1. Discuss the different strategies associated with incremental change and radical change. Provide one (1) example where incremental change is a better solution and one (1) example where radical change should be considered.
2. Describe at least two (2) attributes of push and pull innovation. Next, create a scenario where push or pull innovation would provide a competitive advantage and provide two (2) outcomes that would support your chosen strategy.
3. Discuss at least three (3) reasons why you believe that entrepreneurs should follow an innovation strategy then describe a framework or strategy for identifying the right solution.
4. Use at least two (2) external sources.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Analyze how the development in technology and global trade is spreading the attributes of innovation and entrepreneurship to emerging economies.
- Assess the different sources of innovation, which offer competitive opportunities to entrepreneurs.
- Use technology and information resources to research issues in innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Write clearly and concisely about innovation and entrepreneurship using proper writing mechanics.