Daily News Article - May 5, 2021
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. To what location can a customer’s order be delivered? How does it make Kroger’s delivery service unique?
3. a) How will orders be limited with this initial drone delivery service?
b) What types of items does the grocery chain expect customers to buy using the drone service?
4. Where/when will Kroger conduct a second pilot program?
5. a) Define autonomous as used in the article.
b) Describe Kroger’s autonomous system currently being used in Maryland.
6. a) How successful do you think Kroger’s drone delivery program will be? Explain your answer.
b) What would your reaction be to tens or hundreds of people near you at a park or beach receiving deliveries by drone?
c) What potential problem do you think could arise if the service is very successful and other companies implement similar programs?