Problem 1: Professor Porter talks about the abundance of problems that exist in the world-what problems do you see that exist within your specific community? What kind of business could you create that might help solve these problems? Why and how would this business help? Explain.
Problem 2: What do you think that Professor Porter means when he says, "I think many have seen business as the problem, or at least one of the problems, in many of the social challenges we face"? Do you agree with this statement? Explain your thoughts.
Problem 3: What are the similarities and differences between the way that Professor Porter discusses profits in business and the way that profits are discussed in the unit? Explain.
Problem 4: According to Professor Porter, what is shared value? Explain. Why might this term be important to understand for an entrepreneur or someone starting a business?
Problem 5: Consider a business in your community-how might this business help address or solve a social problem? Explain.