Research Results Mccombs Students Knowledge And...

PRIMARY RESEARCH RESULTS The results of this research indicate McCombs students’ knowledge and interest in social enterprise as a possible future career choice, whether or not they are aware of where or how to locate resources regarding social enterprise, and if they believe McCombs offers these types of resources. The research results presented below fall under the category of primary research. The primary research collected consisted of 217 survey responses and 12 in-person interviews. The participants were all McCombs students with several different majors. Around 48% of the participants were sophomores, and the remaining 52% were freshmen, juniors, and seniors. The large number of sophomores who participated in the survey is valuable information for Impact Hub Austin because McCombs sophomores are trying to pick a major and are looking towards their future, making them very impressionable. The surveys and interviews analyzed similar questions. However, the interviews allowed for a collection of more in depth responses, and allowed participants to answer the question of why they had particular perceptions. Knowledge The one of the first questions in the survey tested the knowledge of participants about social enterprise. About 59% of the 217 respondents said that they did not know what a social enterprise was. This question provides one of the reasons for why students do not go to work or volunteer for social enterprises. Although a majority of respondents claimedShow MoreRelatedImpacts of Information Technology on Individuals, Organizations and Societies21097 Words   |  85 Pagestheaters, which may include the use of metal detectors and physical searches for recording devices, helps the film industry deter piracy at â€Å"sneak previews† and movie premieres (Ripley, 2004). Technology plays an important part in this process. The Results Hollywood had several high-profile wins in its fight against Internet movie piracy in 2005 and 2006. The film industry’s trade organization, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), slapped hundreds of people with lawsuits for illegally downloadingRead MoreToyota Supply Chain78751 Words   |  316 Pagesbulksales@mcgraw-hill.com. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in rendering legal, accounting, futures securities trading, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should besought. —From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committeeof the American