 |  Consumers Eric Arnould,
University of Nebraska
George Zinkhan,
University of Georgia
Linda Price,
University of Nebraska
Disposition, Recycling, Reuse
Internet Exercises- Flea markets are an important form of lateral recycling. Visit Flea Markets
and Swap Markets at www.fleamarkets.com.
Surf the site and familiarize yourself with the various offerings of this
e-business. Explain some of the motivations for shopping and/or selling this
way on the Internet. How might a retailer (brick & mortar) adjust strategies
to accommodate these consumer motivations?
- Think of a company in your community, one where you work, or one where you
would like to work after college. Go to www.recycling.com
and review the site. What recommendations would you make to the president
of the company on how it could affectivity implement this professional, global
network for the recycling of business? Draft a proposal to the president with
your recommendations and present it to the class.
- Think of things that you own that are stored in the attic, basement or just
put away in boxes. Have you ever thought that you could be sitting on potential
cash? Visit www.ebay.com and find a category
which includes the item(s) that you own. Research bids for these items. Make
a list of all the items that have potential value and report your findings
to the class.
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