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We are all familiar with the concept of exponential change (Moore's law and Metcalf's law), and yet, we still have a hard time grasping its significance. Trends and technologies accelerate until a sudden doubling changes everything. The future arrives Gradually then Suddenly. Futurist Gerd Leonhard explains the 3 rules of technology that drive change (3.5 min.).
Written Assignment 2A: Exponential Future Changes
Identify three potential future changes (social or demographic change, technological change, regulator change, market, or industry change); brainstorm a potential “Change-Problem-Solution” for each future change.
You will need a minimum of three (3) references for this assignment:
Here are some sources to get you started:
I. CEOEXPRESS
CEOExpress is a business portal for executives created by a busy CEO. Connect to top newspapers, business magazines & journals.
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SOME LINKS MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. (It's not required that you subscribe to any of these sources for this course; many of these sources are available through the Pima CC Library databases. Use Ask-A-Librarian or LibChat on the HOME Tab for help.)
II. LIBRARY DATABASES:
Use the following Pima CC Library databases to find up-to-date articles on business topics. YOU MUST LIMIT your results by PUBLICATION DATE to the last 2 years.
Written Assignment 2B: Business Opportunity and Viability
Begin to brainstorm and focus on a business idea to determine its viability in the marketplace. You are to organize, analyze, and apply the results by examining the following components:
Define the Business Opportunity
Identify and isolate a specific problem
Understand the affected stakeholders (customer profile)
You will need a minimum of three (3) references for this assignment:
Here are some sources to get you started:
I. CEOEXPRESS
CEOExpress is a business portal for executives created by a busy CEO. Connect to top newspapers, business magazines & journals.
REFER TO MODULE/ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC KEYWORDS!
SOME LINKS MAY REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. (It's not required that you subscribe to any of these sources for this course; many of these sources are available through the Pima CC Library databases. Use Ask-A-Librarian or LibChat on the HOME Tab for help.)
II. LIBRARY DATABASES:
Use the following Pima CC Library databases to find up-to-date articles on business topics. YOU MUST LIMIT your results by PUBLICATION DATE to the last 2 years.