Syllabus

Class: Exploring Business

Description: This class will provide a clear understanding of the characteristics, the organization, and the operations of business. Our aim is to provide students with a sound foundation of the business world as they prepare for business and other careers.

Text: Business Principles and Management, Everard, Burrow, South-Western, 2001

Objectives:

Demonstrate the ability to work with others as a team
Understand the importance of human relations in business
Display appropriate work attitudes and ethical behavior
Become aware of many different careers related to business and how to prepare for a career in business
Demonstrate an understanding of starting a business, promotion, selling, store control and business management
Understand the important role computers play in the business world – e-commerce
Demonstrate the ability to use computers as a business tool
Discuss and be aware of current events as they relate to business
Ability to complete a business presentation

What to bring to class: Agenda, book, binder (no spiral notebook), writing instrument and YOURSELF

Handouts will be given and are expected to be kept in their proper place—within the chapter it covers.

Percentage Weight of Work

35 – End Of Chapter Questions

10 – Business articles

25 – My business assignments

30 – Tests/Quizzes

Homework

Due dates of homework will be announced. The work is expected on the assigned date—at the beginning of class. IF ATTENDING CLASS ON THE DAY AN ASSIGNMENT IS DUE AND THE WORK IS NOT DONE A ZERO WILL BE GIVEN. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. When absent, you are responsible for obtaining make-up work on the day you return to school. The assignment is due the day after you return to class. All homework should have your name, date, class period and assignment name.

In-Class Work

This work is to be done while in class and is expected on my desk at the end of class. Students who skip class will not be permitted to make up in-class work.

Business Book

You will be required to read a current or best seller business book. You will need this book on Mondays. Class time will be given to read the book. You will be required to report weekly on the book. These reports are due each Friday and are worth 25% of your grade. I will provide a list of pre-approved business books. If you’d like to read a different one, seek approval from me first.

Tests/Quizzes

All tests will be announced. Quizzes will not necessarily be announced.

Attendance/Tardies

You are considered tardy if you are not in the door when the bell rings.

Business Articles

You may be assigned to review a current article dealing with business or the topics of the current chapter. It is acceptable to use the Internet to find your article; however, you must print the article (for points) to turn in with your summary. Class time will be given to complete these. Articles will be assigned through the semester.

Golden Rules: Remain in your assigned seat until the dismissal bell rings.

No instant messaging or computer games.

No food or drink in class.

Treat others as you would like to be treated.

BE HERE PROMPTLY and PREPARED