Thursday, December 20, 2007

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Ms. Z's Economics Final Project

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Project Objectives:

Share reactions to Mattel CEO Bob Eckert's message to consumers.

Discuss how Mattell is responding to several product recalls by reading, answering questions pertaining to and discussing the article "After Stumbling, Mattel Cracks Down In China."

List and explain in a case study report: the short and long term effects of the recalls on companies and consumers.

Prepare public information posters designed to impact consumer behavior.

Record and critique information avout this news article and the CEO's message.

Develop group collaboration skills and come to a consensus about project decisions.