●  Utilize entrepreneurial thinking skills● Practice implementing problem solving processes ● Develop creative thinking skills required to deliver compelling solutionsAssignment OverviewYou ha

●  Utilize entrepreneurial thinking skills

● Practice implementing problem solving processes 

● Develop creative thinking skills required to deliver compelling solutions

Assignment Overview

You have been selected to participate in an Idea Challenge, in which you will find an innovative new use for an existing product/service or a new product/service that addresses a relevant need in the marketplace. If you use an existing venture, majormodifications must be made. Your idea should be practical in nature, has the future ability to be implemented and can be explained to your peers.

All idea’s presented must be based on a legitimate business enterprise--ventures that involve breaking the law as part of their business model are prohibited. The idea presented must be consistent with the values and mission of the University of Dayton as a Catholic institution of higher education.  If you are not sure if your idea meets acceptable guidelines please discuss with me.  Idea presentations that conflict with University values are prohibited--these include, but are not limited to:

● Alcohol/Illegal drugs

● Payday loan/check cashing companies

● Gambling

● Events/activities featuring violence

● Pornography/Adult Bookstores

● Plans involving pyramid-based marketing are prohibited

● Illegal firearms

All work must be the original work of the student--proposals and plans that constitute “academic dishonesty” will be disqualified even if discovered after the assignment is submitted.

Use creditable data sources as part of your research. Be prepared to share your research data if requested.  Don’t forget to site your work.