San Jose City College
ILO-PLO-SLO-Assessment-Outcome
Course mapping template
Business 71—Legal Environment of Business
Jim Black
2012
Course
Business 71 Legal Environment of Business
ILO-PLO-SLO-ASSESSMENT-OUTCOME template.
Institutional Learning
Outcomes (ILO)
Program Learning
Outcomes (PLO)
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO)
For this course
Assessment
(Question OR
Testable Element)
Assessment
(Method)
Evaluation Process and
Outcome Determination
General Theory &
Practice:
(ILO0 Program Specific
Criteria):
PLO0.1. Identify the
purpose of business and its
functional objectives.
SLO0.1.8. Select the
proper form of business
organization based on
objectives and risk.
Q26. List, define and
describe the attributes of
the choices of business
forms.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO0.2. Explain
fundamental business
structure and basic
organizational
responsibilities
SLO0.2.8. Select the
proper form of business
organization based on
objectives and risk.
Q27. Describe business
structure according to
functions of planning,
organizing, leading and
controlling.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO0.3. Apply an
understanding and working
knowledge of basic
business terminologies.
SLO0.3.1. Explain the
basics of the legal system
and describe the legal
process.
Q1. Explain the theory
behind police power.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.3.2. Evaluate
business regulations and
identify various torts and
business crimes.
Q5. Define and give
examples of various
torts in a business
setting.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.3.3. Recognize
elements of the law of
contracts and distinguish
them from aspects of sales
contracts.
Q9. Define, describe,
and apply the key
elements of a contract.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.4.4. Distinguish
between express and
implied warranties and
describe consumer
protection laws.
Q13. Explain the
impact of warranties on
merchant and consumer
sales.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO0.4. Demonstrate
familiarity with basic
elements of managing a
small business or its
components
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Business 71 Legal Environment of Business
PLO0.5. Describe various
business functions in order
to prepare for employment
in business or to prepare for
advancement into upper
division course work.
Communication Skills:
(ILO1: Students will
communicate effectively
including reading,
writing, speaking and
listening.)
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SLO0.4.5. Identify forms
of negotiable instruments
and commercial paper and
explain how used in
business.
Q16. Define and
describe the use of
negotiable instruments.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.4.6. Differentiate
between agency,
independent contractor, and
employment laws.
Q18. Describe
differences between an
agent, independent
contractor and an
employee.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.4.7. Distinguish
between acts that are
harassing, discriminatory or
valid business activities.
Q22. Provide examples
of legal and illegal
discrimination by a
business.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.5.6. Differentiate
between agency,
independent contractor, and
employment laws.
Q19. Explain how
employment status
could be used to create
an employment
opportunity.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO0.5.7. Distinguish
between acts that are
harassing, discriminatory or
valid business activities.
Q23. Identify proper
agencies for reporting of
improper activity
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO1.1. Interpret and
communicate findings of
financial information for
management, investors,
clients, stakeholders, and
other interested users.
n/a to this course.
PLO1.2. Demonstrate the
basic applications of
presentation, advertising,
and promotion which
n/a to this course.
Course
Business 71 Legal Environment of Business
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emphasize integrated
marketing communication
to a diverse audience.
PLO1.3. Practice effective
written and oral skills in
explaining solutions to
practical business problems
Critical Thinking:
(ILO2: Students will
analyze problems using
evidence and sound
reasoning to make
decisions.)
SLO1.3.1. Explain the
basics of the legal system
and describe the legal
process.
Q2. Describe when
ADR is a reasonable
solution to business
legal issue.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO1.3.3. Recognize
elements of the law of
contracts and distinguish
them from aspects of sales
contracts.
Q10. Demonstrate the
differences between oral
and written agreements.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO1.3.4. Distinguish
between express and
implied warranties and
describe consumer
protection laws.
Q14. Show how
advertising can create a
consumer complaint.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
PLO2.1. Provide an
intelligent interpretation of
and show a proper use of
business documents.
SLO2.1.3. Recognize
elements of the law of
contracts and distinguish
them from aspects of sales
contracts.
Q11. Explain when
written contracts are
recommended and when
required.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO2.2. Explain how legal
concepts are sustained by
the various laws and
regulations affecting
business, managers,
employees, investors,
customers, and suppliers.
SLO2.2.1. Explain the
basics of the legal system
and describe the legal
process.
Q3. Define the steps in
the legal process.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO2.2.2. Evaluate
business regulations and
identify various torts and
business crimes.
Q6. Analyze the
elements of negligence
in a business problem.
Exercise, Fill-in, Short
Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO2.2.6. Differentiate
between agency,
Q20. Describe the risks
associated with an
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Exit eval
Exit eval
Course
Global Awareness &
Social Justice:
(ILO3: Students will
demonstrate an
awareness of social
economic, ecological,
historical, and cultural
differences and their
implications.)
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independent contractor, and
employment laws.
improper employment
status.
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
PLO2.3. Identify key
issues, research relevant
data, and show evidence of
analytical thinking about
possible solution for
business opportunities and
problems.
SLO2.3.8. Select the
proper form of business
organization based on
objectives and risk.
Q28. Given a business
situation, show how a
solution usually requires
analysis of many
alternatives.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO3.1. Demonstrate the
ability to work and interact
effectively with individuals
of differing interests,
genders, orientations,
backgrounds, professions
and laws in a global
environment.
SLO3.1.7. Distinguish
between acts that are
harassing, discriminatory or
valid business activities.
Q24. Provide examples
of hostile environment
issues common in the
workplace and how to
resolve them.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO3.1.8. Select the
proper form of business
organization based on
objectives and risk.
Q29. Explain how
foreign organizations
may differ in legality
and philosophy from a
domestic counterpart.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO3.2. Examine the
impacts of solutions to
economic, ethical, and legal
dilemmas presented with
working in the international
marketplace.
SLO3.2.1. Explain the
basics of the legal system
and describe the legal
process.
Q4. Identify how
jurisdiction is impacted
in commerce.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO3.2.4. Distinguish
between express and
implied warranties and
describe consumer
protection laws.
Q15. Explain the
impacts of consumer
protection laws from
goods from all origins.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
SLO3.2.7. Distinguish
between acts that are
harassing, discriminatory or
valid business activities.
Q25. Demonstrate how
to apply good ethical
guidelines to business
activities.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
Course
Personal Responsibility,
Ethics, & Civility:
(ILO4: Students will
demonstrate personal
and civic responsibility
and professional
integrity.)
Technology:
(ILO5: Students will
utilize technology
effectively for
informational, academic,
personal, and
professional needs.)
Business 71 Legal Environment of Business
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SLO3.2.8. Select the
proper form of business
organization based on
objectives and risk.
Q30. Describe methods
of resolving disputes in
the international market
so that impacts are
minimized.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO4.1. Explain the
importance of the practice
high ethical standards in all
contacts with various
stakeholders by all
members of the business
community.
SLO4.1.6. Differentiate
between agency,
independent contractor, and
employment laws.
Q21. Describe the
different responsibilities
to different stakeholders
based on their
employment status.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO4.2. Demonstrate how
to develop, recognize, and
practice high ethical
standards in all contacts
with various stakeholders
which maintain equity and
implement fair business
practices.
SLO4.2.2. Evaluate
business regulations and
identify various torts and
business crimes.
Q7. Describe the
differences between
ethical behavior in
domestic and
international markets.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO4.3. Analyze the interrelationship of legal,
ethical, social, and
philanthropic efforts of a
business as it relates to the
business products, services
and activities.
SLO4.3.2. Evaluate
business regulations and
identify various torts and
business crimes.
Q8. Describe different
purpose of must-do,
should-do, could-do and
want-to-do of a business
activity.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval
PLO5.1. Collect, classify,
and record data used to
create intelligent
information for business
decision making
n/a to this course.
Course
Aesthetics & Creativity:
(ISLO6: Students will
develop an appreciation
of the arts and engage in
the creative process.)
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PLO5.2. Show familiarity
with applications of
technology in the
communication and
marketing of business
products or services.
SLO5.2.5. Identify forms
of commercial paper and
explain how used in
business.
PLO6.1. Create and
produce documentable
solutions to business
problems and challenges
n/a to this course.
PLO6.2. Prepare reports
and papers consistent with
the goals and objectives of
marketing communication
in a proper format
n/a to this course.
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Q17. Explain how
technology has
advanced the ability to
conduct business.
Exam, Exercise, Fill-in,
Short Answer, Class
Discussion,
Presentation, Paper.
Exit eval