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Business Organization & ManagementDavid R. Swarts; Fall Semester, 2010 |
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Instructor: Mr. Swarts
Office: Room 543
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 - 10:00;
Tuesday and Thursday: 3:30 - 4:00. Other office hours upon request.
Telephone: (518) 562-4174
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Contact Hours: Three (3)
Semester and Year: Fall, 2010
E-Mail: david.swarts@clinton.edu
A general survey of business, with an analysis of business enterprise elements and functions. A fundamental consideration is also made of the various areas of business specialization.
Business Essentials, Eighth Edition, Ebert & Griffin, Prentice-Hall. It is recommended that both the text and the Study Guide be purchased. However, the Study Guide is not required. Please note that if the text and Study Guide are shrink-wrapped, once the wrapping is removed, the package cannot be returned to the bookstore.
A notebook.
After completing this course, the students should be able to answer questions on, and debate and discuss, the following topics:
The contemporary business environment
The business of managing
People in organizations
Principles of marketing
Managing information
Understanding financial issues
Students also should be able to:
Demonstrate an awareness of their rights and responsibilities as citizens, as well as an understanding of the general economic, political, and social principles upon which societies are founded,
Demonstrate an awareness of global interdependence, and
Gain an appreciation for formal and informal lifelong learning in educational institutions and in the community.
General Education Objectives: N/A
The instructor will utilize the following methods of instruction:
Lecture
Student responses to end-of-chapter questions and other exercises
Group discussion and group work
Videos, DVD's
Outside speakers
Some computer work
Students are expected to be attentive in class and to take notes. Students are encouraged to seek assistance outside class from the instructor, through group tutoring, and through the utilization of tutors available at the College in the Tutoring Center. Studying in groups is also encouraged.
Differently-abled students: If you have, or suspect you may have, any type of disability or learning problem that may require extra assistance or special accommodations, please speak to your instructor privately after class or during scheduled office hours as soon as possible to help you obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. You should also contact Laurie Bethka, Room 419M, in the Accommodative Services Office, for further assistance.
Attendance, promptness, and participation in all classes are prerequisites to success both in the classroom and in the business world. Poor attendance, tardiness, and lack of participation can affect a student's grade.
Note: If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to e-mail your instructor, visit your instructor's office, or leave a phone message to find out what was covered in class and to find out your assignments for the following class. You also need to state how you will make up the missed work. If no contact is made, late assignments will not be accepted.
You will be withdrawn from class after you miss five (5) classes. Two "lates" equal one absence.
Three (3) tests will be given. Tests may not be made up. If a test is missed, the score on the next test will be doubled.
Assignments to be graded are listed in bold in the next section. Other in-class assignments, as well as outside assignments, may be required. They are to be keyboarded with your name on them. No handwritten assignments will be accepted.
Use of the Study Guide is strongly recommended. Past students have frequently stated that their test scores are much higher as a result of using this supplement.
The final grade for this course will be computed as follows:
Tests: 80%
Assignments: 20%
Enter your grades as soon as possible in your notebook or at the end of this syllabus!
Vangonotes in MPE Format:
You may be able to study on the go with VangoNotes which provides chapter reviews in downloadable MP3 format offering brief audio segments for each chapter. This includes: vital ideas in each chapter, a practice test, key terms, and a rapid review. For more information, please go to www.vangonotes.com.
Author's website:
This site contains valuable resources for students. It is suggested that, at your earliest convenience, you visit the website and see what is available.
Assistance and Incentives:
Extra credit may be obtained by making an oral presentation to the class. Talk to your instructor about topics, length of the presentation, methods of presentation, etc.
You can sharpen your skills and improve your grades by visiting the Tutoring Center located on the Fourth Floor of our Main Building. A computer lab is available, as well as an Online Tutoring Center. Want to access the library through the Internet? Access it from home—or anywhere. For links to these areas, please refer to the college's website at: www.clinton.edu or talk with your instructor.
Reward for Good Attendance:
If you have perfect attendance, your final grade will be increased one grade level.
Grading Scale Including Quality
Points):
95 - 100 A
4.0
90 - 94 A-
3.7
87 - 89 B+ 3.3
83 - 86 B
3.0
80 - 82 B-
2.7
77 - 79 C+ 2.3
73 - 76 C
2.0
70 - 72 C-
1.7
65 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 64 D
1.0
0 - 59 F
0
Student Conduct. Students should read the section of the college catalog entitled "Code of Student Conduct," as well as other documents, policies, and the student handbook. Students are reminded that they should not disrupt or obstruct teaching and learning.
Academic Integrity. All students are expected to behave with academic honesty. It is not academically honest to misrepresent another person's work as your own, to take credit for someone else's words or ideas, to accept help on a test or assignment when you are expected to work independently, to obtain advanced information on confidential test materials, or to act in a way that might harm another student's chance for academic success. Please check the college catalog for more information.
Course Continuity Plan. In the case that the college officially closes because of an emergency which causes a short-term disruption of this course, we will utilize e-mail to continue this course in the short term (1-3 weeks). All students need to utilize their campus e-mail to receive course-related information.
Cell Phones. Please turn off cell phones during class. Laptop computers are not permitted to be used in class.
Attire: It is suggested that, if you wear a hat, you wear it in the usual manner. Please keep hoods down and wear sunglasses outdoors.
Chapter 1: The U.S. Business Environment
Chapter 2: Business Ethics And Social Responsibility
Chapter 3: Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, And Business Ownership
Chapter 4: The Global Context of Business
Test #1
Chapter 5: Business Management
Chapter 8: Employee Behavior And Motivation
Chapter 9: Leadership And Decision Making
Chapter 10: Human Resources Management And Labor Relations
Test #2
Chapter 11: Marketing Processes And Consumer Behavior
Chapter 14: The Role Of Accountants And Accounting Information
Chapter 15: Money and Banking
Chapter 16: Managing Finances
Test #3
ASSIGNMENTS
Graded Assignments in Bold
(Subject to Periodic Changes)
| Date | Day | Read Chapter | Assignment | In Class Session |
| Aug. 30 | Monday | Obtain course materials | Introductions | |
| Sept. 1 | Wednesday | 1 | Read Chapter 1 | "Facebook" and "Second Life" |
| Sept. 6 | Monday | 1 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 19 | U.S. and the World |
| Sept. 8 | Wednesday | 2 | Submit questions 6-8, Page 35 | Mission Statements |
| Sept. 13 | Monday | 2 | Read Chapter 2 | Ethics vs. Legality |
| Sept. 15 | Wednesday | 3 | Submit questions 7-10, Page 51 | New Startup Businesses |
| Sept. 20 | Monday | 3 | Read Chapter 3 | You as an Entrepreneur |
| Sept. 22 | Wednesday | 4 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 67 | "Executive Planet" |
| Sept. 27 | Monday | 4 | Read Chapter 4 | The Global Workplace of Tomorrow |
| Sept. 29 | Wednesday | 1, 2, 3, 4 | Review for test | TEST--Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Oct. 4 | Monday | 5 | Read Chapter 5 | Review Test; "McDonald's In Moscow" |
| Oct. 6 | Wednesday | 5 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 83 | Google Earth |
| Oct. 13 | Wednesday | 5 | Read Chapter 8 | Take a Look at your Manager |
| Oct. 18 | Monday | 8 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 131 | What Motivates You? |
| Oct. 20 | Wednesday | 8 | Read Chapter 9 | Time Management |
| Oct. 25 | Monday | 9 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 147 | Making Decisions |
| Oct. 27 | Wednesday | 9 | Read Chapter 10 | Leader or Manager? |
| Nov. 1 | Monday | 10 | Submit questions 5-8, Page 163 | Finding Employment |
| Nov. 3 | Wednesday | 10 | Study | Interview Questions |
| Nov. 8 | Monday | 5, 8, 9, 10 | Review for test | TEST--Chapters 5, 8, 9, 10 |
| Nov. 10 | Wednesday | 11 | Submit questions 4-7, Page 181 | Review Test; Start Chap. 11 |
| Nov. 15 | Monday | 11 | Read Chapter 11 | Social Networking |
| Nov. 17 | Wednesday | 14 | Submit questions 7-8, Page 229 | Product Packaging |
| Nov. 22 | Monday | 14 | Read Chapter 14 | Accounting Scandals |
| Nov. 29 | Monday | 15 | Submit questions 6-8, Page 245 | Accounting Jobs |
| Dec. 1 | Wednesday | 15 | Read Chapter 15 | Banking Services |
| Dec. 6 | Monday | 16 | Submit questions 6-8, Page 263 | Gordon Technique |
| Dec. 8 | Wednesday | 16 | Read Chapter 16; Study | Where To Invest Money For Your Retirement; Cool Seat |
| Dec. 13? | Monday? | 11, 14. 15, 16 | Review for test | TEST--Chapters 11, 14, 15, 16; Review Test; Grades |
Keep a list of your test grades and assignments below:
Test Scores: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Assignments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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