The one part of Irish history I wish to learn more about regards the Great Famine from 1845-1852. It is common knowledge that the Great Famine had a tremendous negative impact throughout Ireland. What is fascinating and intriguing is the global cause and effect that lead to the Irish culture that was established in the…
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The Pursuit of My Irish History
What is your personal connection to Ireland and/or Dublin? How did this connection help convince you to spend this part of your summer making this 12 day trip? My personal connection was one of the primary factors that influenced me to be a part of the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. My mom was born just…
Real Estate and Social Impact
Real Estate and Opportunities for Commercial Development: The interesting aspect of Andrew’s real estate career is that he was born and raised in Eastern Pennsylvania near Philadelphia (ask him if he grew up near Doylestown). While at Pitt Business, he started to see potential in Pittsburgh’s real estate market, which has led him to build…
The Social Impact of Assistive Technology
The Market for Assistive Technologies and Commercial Development: The attached article on the market for assistive technologies has some bold predictions about commercial opportunities. Given your interest in business (i.e. finance, accounting, marketing, global management, etc.), what commercial opportunity in assistive technologies stands out for you? The market for assistive technologies is growing immensely, and this technology…
I Was Targeted
Positive Advertising Experience in a Targeted Market Segment: Similar to my Lady GaGa “Something about my cool Pittsburgh guy….” example, describe a time when an advertising campaign did a compelling job appealing to you as a member of a targeted market segment. The purest form of targeted marketing I encounter frequently is merchandise. For this…
The Emerging Area of Information Systems
Emerging Area of Information Systems (IS) That You Are Familiar With: Based on the IS-related areas that are identified in these slides, identify one specific emerging area of IS that you already have familiarity and experience with. What is the value added by this area of IS? A major evolving area of information services that…
A Tale of Two Cheeses
Business Issue with Competing Pressures: Based on what you see in the three videos, identify a specific issue with competing pressures. How is a business issue influenced by a social concern? The issue with competing pressures identified in the three videos involves product differentiation and authenticity. The two items presented were essentially the same product,…
Where I Derive Inspiration
Majoring in Business – Intellectual Benefits: When I am really getting into studying or writing a paper, I listen to music that pushes me to think and to sustain this effort over time. What is your playlist (or other form of art or music) that puts you into this type of zone? What are you…
The Triple Bottom Line
Shared Value – People/Planet/Profit: The shared value approach to analysis for business decision-makers has a conceptual focus through perspectives like the “Triple Bottom Line” – in which a manager reviews how a business model addresses issues of People, Planet and Profit. Based on what you see in the 55-second video on Thread International, how is…
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