Shark Tank is a prime time television show on the ABC network. On this show, entrepreneurs present their ideas for products and/or businesses to a group of five wealthy potential investors. After they discuss their product/business, the investors (aka “Sharks”) offer them money; generally for part ownership in their businesses or for some other type of return on their investment. If the entrepreneur likes a particular offer he accepts the money and uses it to start or grow his/her business.
Go to YouTube put “Shark Tank” is the search bar and watch an a segment (one business) that interests you. In an original post tell the rest of the class about the business and whether or not you thought it was a good idea. Did the “sharks” (investors) offer the entrepreneur a good business deal? What did the entrepreneur do? Would you have done the same thing? Did the parties behave ethically toward each other?
Write an original 200 word post by Wednesday of the week the discussion is due. In your post mention at least two things you have learned from the textbook or lectures on the topic. Give your opinion on the issue in a clear and understandable manner. Always discuss any ethical issues that are involved. Cite any other sources you use when writing your post at the end of your submission. After writing your own post, reply to the posts of two other students before the discussion board due date. Replies should be at least 100 words long and ask questions or otherwise encourage discussion. Replies that simply compliment or disagree with the post will not be accepted for credit.
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