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MGMT 428

Assignment and research approach

Sometimes, a structured approach to research can help to organize ideas and the way you think about information sources:

  1. Explore topic basics (casual searching)
  2. Background (books and reference sources)
  3. Current research (library databases and web)
  4. Support your argument (source citation)
  5. Drafts & revisions (research librarians & learning commons)

This guide contains selected resources for the Opportunity Analysis portion of Dr. Adams' Business Plan Project. Development of the business plan requires opportunity analysis which includes:

  1. the selection of a target market;
  2. determination of the demographic concentration of the target within a given geographic parameter; and
  3. analysis of the current competitive/industry environment. Information on finding library resources specific to your needs is also included. Use the side tabs to navigate.

Ice Breaker Activity

Take a look at the two market reports linked here. With your table mates, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each report. Consider when you might use one report over the other.

Assign one table mate to be your designated speaker to share out some of your group's thoughts with the rest of the class.