INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
PROJECT
1. Describe a business “case” – from mass media, Internet, or real life identify a business that does or doesn’t protect the environment. Indicate the source of your research. (two pages)
2. Presuming you have your own business, what would you do as a manager or owner of a business to protect the environment, what stance would you chose? In your opinion, what is a company’s responsibility toward the environment? (describe your business first) (two-three pages)
Note: The project has to be presented in a binder. Create a cover page, table of content, footnotes and a bibliography at the end. Be creative, include pictures, comments, notes, motto…
To complete this project, you should follow these steps:
1. Research and Find a Case:
- Choose a business case that either protects the environment or does not protect the environment.
- You can find examples of such cases from mass media, the Internet, or real-life scenarios.
- Conduct thorough research to collect enough information about the chosen case.
- Take note of the source(s) of your research to include them in your project.
2. Write a Two-Page Description:
- Start with an introduction paragraph that provides an overview of the chosen business case.
- Explain the business operations, products, or services provided by the company.
- Describe how the business either protects or does not protect the environment and provide specific examples.
- Analyze the impact of the business on the environment, both positive and negative.
- Use factual information and supporting evidence to strengthen your arguments.
- Cite the sources you used to conduct your research.
3. Describe Your Own Business:
- Imagine you have your own business and describe it in detail.
- Include information about the type of business, products or services offered, target market, location, etc.
- Consider the potential impact of your business on the environment.
4. Define Your Stance and Responsibilities:
- As the owner or manager of your business, determine what stance you would take regarding environmental protection.
- Explain why you would choose this particular stance in relation to your business operations.
- Elaborate on the specific steps or measures you would take to protect the environment.
- Justify your decisions and elaborate on the potential benefits for both the environment and your business.
5. Write a Two to Three-Page Explanation:
- Begin this section by introducing your business, its operations, and target market.
- Clearly outline your chosen stance and explain the reasons behind it.
- Discuss the responsibilities of your company towards the environment and how they align with your chosen stance.
- Describe any initiatives, policies, or practices you would implement to protect the environment.
- Justify the importance of environmental responsibility for businesses in general.
- Use logical reasoning and supporting evidence to strengthen your arguments.
6. Create the Binder:
- Design a cover page that reflects the project topic and includes relevant visuals.
- Include a table of contents to guide the reader through your project.
- Add footnotes throughout your project to provide references for specific information or quotes used.
- Create a bibliography at the end, providing a list of all the sources you used for your research.
- Be creative by including pictures, comments, notes, a motto, or any other elements that enhance the presentation.
Remember to tailor your project to the specific instructions given by your teacher or professor, and ensure that you adhere to any formatting or length requirements. Good luck with your project!