Fall 2003
Introduction To Business In Society
Rusty Mitchell Office Phone 450-8571
Office: B-131 B 1101-01, 11-12:15, MW B210
Text: Gitman & McDaniel, The Future of Business. 5th Edit. Southwestern, 2002.
Objective: To explore the field of business, specifically the functional areas of business, and to provide career information. To allow the student a clear understanding of business terminology and concepts which will be used in higher level course work. Understanding of career opportunities in the field of business. What those jobs require and entail. Career exploration is required. Students will learn the functional responsibilities of Business Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management Production, Accounting, Risk and Financial management. As well as financial markets. International Business concerns, Social, Ethical and other responsibility issues. Also covered are economic concepts and a brief history of American business. Government Business Law and the business community are looked at from a local, regional, national and international perspective.
SET YOUR GOALS PLAN YOUR WORK ACCOMPLISH SMALL TASKS EACH DAY
Week Date Chapter Topic Assignments
1
8/25
1
Introductions Figure out assignments
2
9/3
1 & 2
History of a Business Professional
No Class Monday 9/1/03
3
9/8
2 3
Why Study Business? Economic Concerns
4.
9/15
3 4
Social, Global and Ethical Issues
5.
9/22
5 6
Forms of Business Ownership
Test 1 Wed. Ch. 16 (50 pts)
6
9/29
7 8
The Mgt. Process Foundations of Mgt.
No Class Monday
7
10/5
8 9
Quality, Goods and Services
Production and Operations
Test 2 Chpt. 712 (50 pts) W
8.
10/13
10 12
The Human Element and Operations
9.
10/20
Motivation
10.
10/27
13 15
Marketing Introduced. The 4 Ps
11.
11/3
15 16
Marketing Concluded
Test 3 Ch. 13 16 (50 pts) W
12.
11/10
17 19
Information Management
13.
11/17
Oral Reports
Class Room Sign Up Sheets
14.
11/24
20 21
Finance and Banking
Projects Due 11/26/03 3 pm
15.
12/1
22
Investments and Risks
Test 4 Ch. 1720 (50 pts) W
16.
12/8
Financial Points on Reading Wall Street Jour.
Bring W.S. Journal to Class
17.
12/10
23
Careers in Business
Law and Govt. Regulation Personal Finance
Test 5 Ch 2123 (50 pts) W
Last Class Day Dec. 10
18.
Finals Week 12/15 19. See Schedule
Correct Last Test
Hand Back Projects
Finals: Students must show during finals week in order to receive extra credit
We have been assigned about a two-hour time block, which you will find in the schedule.
Attendance: 2 points per week. If you miss 3 days you lose 10 pts. Extra Credit.
Oral Reports: Option as teams or solo reports (3-4 per person.) You must be present the day you sign up for! 60 points NO SHOW EARNS 0 POINTS.
Project: Either a career paper or a topical report. 3 or more sources. Per hand out.
140 points. 10 points penalty for late work per class room day.
Bring in copied extra articles for each class member. 10 points per article. 25 points for each guest speaker. Two letters required.
Maximum extra credit 10% of total points. Must attend during finals week to earn Extra Credit.
EVALUATION
5 Exams Drop lowest score
= 200 Points
Oral Report
= 60 Points
Project Work Comparative Scoring
= 140 Points
TOTAL
= 400 Points
Pop Quizzes only if attendance program fails.
Students must officially withdraw from class or receive an F. You must fill out an incomplete form or withdraw form prior to the last day of class.
GRADING
90% = A
360 Points
80% = B
320 Points
70% = C
280 Points
60% = D
240 Points
F =
239 Below
Students must read and follow behavioral guidelines as stated in student handbook. Check with Prof. Mitchell if you missed his comments on this topic.
Students with special needs should hear my life story the first day of class. You may talk to me or file with the director of disabilities office in the library building. At or before the 2nd test. Special arrangements can be provided, private testing or extended time.