Discussions entreperneurship MGT 402

Learning Goal: I’m working on a management multi-part question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Discussion Week 2: Interactive Learning Activity

2.1 Learning Outcomes:

• Discuss the issues that entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating different forms of ownership.
• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.
• Describe the features of the S corporation and the limited liability company.
• Discuss the alternative options for corporate forms, both for-profit and non-profit, available to social entrepreneurs.

2.2 Action Required:

• Watch the short video at the following link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k8ljlnBAQIT News) – YouTube

2.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

• Why would an entrepreneur choose a sole proprietorship? What drawbacks should be considered?

2.4 Instructions

• Answer the question available in the “Test your Knowledge” section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below

(Week 2: Interactive Learning Discussion)

Discussion2 Week 3: Interactive Learning Activity

3.1 Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the importance of franchising in the U.S. and global economy.
• Define the concept of franchising.
• Describe the different types of franchises.
• Describe the benefits and limitations of buying a franchise.
• Describe the legal aspects of franchising, including the protection offered by the FTC’s Trade Regulation Rule.
• Explain the right way to buy a franchise.
• Describe a typical franchise contract and its primary provisions.
• Explain current trends shaping franchising

3.2 Action Required:

• Watch the short video at the following link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWh7yrOqPpo – YouTube

3.3 Test your Knowledge (Question):

• Explain the benefits of franchising to the franchisee.

3.4 Instructions

• Answer the question available in the “Test your Knowledge” section.
• Post your answer in the discussion board using the discussion link below

(Week 3: Interactive Learning Discussion)