Week 7 What was the impact of the near failure of Bear Stearns and the failure of Lehman Brothers on money markets?

• What actions did the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department take? What were the impacts of the decisions, if any?

2 suppose you need $1 million to start your dream business. Describe two ways you would generate the funds needed to start such a business. Next, discuss any risks or benefits you should be aware of when gathering these funds. Provide examples to support your response.

3* Find a business outreach event involving your selected company?  How does their participation in the event align with their stance as a business in the community? 

• Find a business outreach event in YOUR LOCAL community. What business or businesses are sponsoring the event?  How (or does) the event align with the sponsoring company’s values? If so, how?
• How (or does) the company benefit from sponsoring the event? How do you think this event brings your community together? How does the community view the company sponsoring the event?

4 What is the supplier code of conduct for your selected company? (nike)

• If you were asked to create this code for your company, discuss how you would assemble a team or committee to write it. How would the committee work? Who would be included on the committee?

5 In your opinion, what is one of the most pressing and significant concerns facing communities today that a business might have a responsibility to consider? Why do you think so and what is the responsibility of the business?