Department of Business
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
BOH4M1
Leadership: Business Management
Grade 12 University/College
Student Name:
________________________
Textbook #: ______________
Course Description:
The business leadership management course introduces the essentials of management as they apply to the work
environment. It addresses the key themes of leadership, management behaviour, context, strategic planning and
organization. This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business.
Students will analyze the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making ,management of group
dynamics ,workplace stress, conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. In addition, the use of effective
business communication skills, ethics, teamwork and social responsibility are also emphasized.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
Foundations of Management
• assess the role of management within an organization;
• demonstrate the use of appropriate communication techniques related to business
management;
• evaluate the impact of issues related to ethics and social responsibility on the management
of organizations.
Leading
• apply an understanding of human behaviour to explain how individuals and groups function
in the workplace;
• demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics;
• demonstrate an understanding of proper leadership techniques in a variety of situations.
Management Challenges
• demonstrate an understanding of the communication process within the workplace;
• evaluate the strategies used by individuals and organizations to manage stress and conflict;
• compare theories of how to motivate individuals and teams in a productive work
environment.
Planning and Controlling
• analyse the importance of planning to the success of an organization;
• demonstrate an understanding of appropriate planning tools and techniques in a variety of
situations;
• analyse the relationship between strategic planning and the success of an organization;
• analyse how companies respond to internal and external pressures for change;
• assess the importance of control in management.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Course Timeline:
Resources:
Unit 1 –Foundations of Management
28 days
Unit 2 –Leading
22 days
Unit 3 - Management Challenges
24 days
Unit 4 – Planning and Controlling
20 days
The course will use a variety of resources which will
be distributed to students during the first week of the
course. The text and all other resources assigned to
each student are the responsibility of the student.
Resources for this course include:
Please note if text book is lost and not returned the
student will be charged the following replacement cost
below:
Textbook: Management Fundamentals: Canadian
Edition Schermerhorn and Wright 2007
All timelines are approximate.
Replacement cost: $ 80
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement.
Evaluation Policies
Evaluation:
Grade Percentage
(State replacement costs.)
30%
25%
20%
25%
Final Evaluation = 30%
Category
Knowledge and Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Term Work (assignments, tests, article
analysis, presentations)
70%
Final Examination
30%
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Independent work, collaboration,
organization, responsibility, self-regulation and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement
in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
1. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
2. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
3. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
4. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________