| Freezing dead people to be revived when they can be cured is an idea which appeals to some people while it horrifies others. This concept involves all aspects of science as well as the reality of the ethical dilemmas when putting scientific ideas into practice. Then there is the issue of turning theory into a viable business. This unit asks you to role play the consultant to a new business designed to bring the cryonics industry to Australia.This is a huge task you are being ask to report on - so if you are working alone, you can specialise in the area which best reflects your particular talents. |
I am a business woman, Ms Mae Kamillion, Managing Director of Frozen Assets, a new cryonics company for Australia. My only goal is to make my business work. I have no concern how you get me the information I need, as long as I have it by the time I host the Public Launch to attract potential financial backers and the media. I must have the information ready to be able to answer any question with apparent total confidence in the venture. You are to be employed as my consultant or consultants. Please read the Letter to Consultants . In this letter, I ask you to address the following issues, about which more details can be found at the following links: * current state of affairs - the opposition * basic scientific background * what I'll need in terms of buildings and equipment * what I'll need in terms of staff * survey of potential clients * advertising campaign * some idea of the financial requirements * psychological needs * legal considerations or put it all together: * the business plan |
Ms Mae Kamillion Frozen Assets may be located anywhere in the world. Ms Kamillion has identified the Australian Market as her target market initially. Frozen Assets, however, does not need to be Australian based should some other location prove more suitable. The world is small and the market global! |
Task Description
So select the task description depending on whether you are working doing the unit as student working alone or as part of a group, and start exploring the fascinating world of cryonics.
Task Type One - single student This format of the task is for a student working alone. |
This format of the task is for a group of students. |
Self-evaluation (form linked to here)
You need to also submit a report for your teacher for this unit, who is interested in the way you think and approach large and complex tasks. This will help you become aware of your thought processes over an extended assignment with a very fixed time limit. The skill to complete an assignment by a firm submission date is not only crucial for higher studies but also for all of your life!
You will be asked to observe the impact of mood, location, concentration and work practice at times of achievement and times when things don't go as well. So you will need to remain conscious of thinking skills and processes throughout the task.
(c) content: Lynne Kelly, 2006
(c) format: EUMY Education, 2006
