On Wednesday Sept 14, you will meet to finalize your groups. Here are the guidelines for the groups:

1. You must have between 4 and 6 people

2. I will not assign people to groups. If you do not have a group use the discussion board under week four. I can help you find a group but you must be willing to work with them and they must be willing to work with you.

3. Your group will, over the next week, develop a contract that includes:

a. the name of your company and the names of all members of your group

b. a mission statement for your company

c. a clear explanation of the roles each of you will play and what you expect from one another

Your contract need not be more than a page or two, so long as it meets these requirements. Once this is completed you may select a timeslot for the first round of presentations.

First Presentation – Groups will create a hypothetical company and present a business plan to the class that they believe will make their company profitable. The aim of the presentation is to persuade the class, who will be acting as investors, that they should invest in the company. To do so, groups will have to discuss what product or service they offer, how it is different from their competition, their marketing strategy, costs and projected profits etc… The presentation should explicitly address at least one ofTulane’s core values and demonstrate how your company is in line with or exemplifies the value(s) of your choosing. The presentation will be judged as a business, and in terms of engagement with the ethical/philosophical issues, general presentation quality, and performance in question and answers.

You will be graded as a group unless you fail to uphold your role as designated by the contract, in which case you may receive a lower or failing grade.