“Freakanomics” by Steven D. Levitt fascinated me to how businesses play a part in every aspect of life, even drug dealing. Levitt compared a gang’s organizational chart to a McDonald’s version and it was quite similar, the gang even had a board of directors. “Freakanomics” showed how businesses play the market to their advantage, similar to how “Listerine did not make mouthwash as much as it made halitosis.” I am fascinated by how business can shape the world; I believe it is more than just academic understanding, it is integral to have leadership, good time management, creativity and motivation to be an effective business person. I have all these qualities and would love to improve upon these at university whilst studying business.
I have taken part in ‘The Deloitte Micro-Tyco Challenge’. As a result, my creative side came to fruition helping me to acquire and build upon new skills, such as decision making and problem solving. This challenge made me take charge and become a bold and independent thinker. It taught me how to work in a partnership, meet deadlines and I gained a critical understanding of organisations. We set up a stall in school and my confidence and communication skills greatly improved. From £1, we managed to raise £89. …show more content…
Directing several younger pupils was a demanding job; however, it allowed me to prove my creative vision and strong leadership. I demonstrated my ability to communicate and produce an amazing piece of theatre under a time pressure. These qualities make me enthusiastic to learn more and strengthen my aim to be professionally involved in a business career. Similarly, I led Japanese club which included teaching basic Japanese and culture to other students. This allowed me to engage with the students in meaningful and constructive activities, increasing my involvement in
I have taken part in ‘The Deloitte Micro-Tyco Challenge’. As a result, my creative side came to fruition helping me to acquire and build upon new skills, such as decision making and problem solving. This challenge made me take charge and become a bold and independent thinker. It taught me how to work in a partnership, meet deadlines and I gained a critical understanding of organisations. We set up a stall in school and my confidence and communication skills greatly improved. From £1, we managed to raise £89. …show more content…
Directing several younger pupils was a demanding job; however, it allowed me to prove my creative vision and strong leadership. I demonstrated my ability to communicate and produce an amazing piece of theatre under a time pressure. These qualities make me enthusiastic to learn more and strengthen my aim to be professionally involved in a business career. Similarly, I led Japanese club which included teaching basic Japanese and culture to other students. This allowed me to engage with the students in meaningful and constructive activities, increasing my involvement in