Course Outline
School:
Business
Department:
Business Management
Course Title:
Fundamentals of Business
Course Code:
BUSN 119
Course Hours/Credits:
56
Prerequisites:
N/A
Co-requisites:
N/A
Eligible for Prior Learning,
Assessment and Recognition:
Yes
Originated by:
Drew Smylie, Linda Donville, Shanker
Seetharam, Kerri Shields
Creation Date:
Fall 2008
Revised by:
Nadia Pereira
Revision Date:
Winter 2022
Current Semester:
Approved by:
Chairperson/Dean
Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline.
Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for
additional copies.
This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.
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Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands
Centennial is proud to be a part of a rich history of education in this province and in this city. We
acknowledge that we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with
the communities we serve and build the future through learning and through our graduates. Today the
traditional meeting place of Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across Turtle Island and
we are grateful to have the opportunity to work in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of
the Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and accept our responsibility to honor all
our relations.
Course Description
This course is an introduction to a broad range of business concepts, providing a high-level overview of
practices, theories and corporate responsibilities relevant to today’s global business environment.
Students examine the interrelationship among functional areas and corporate responsibilities of business
enterprises; including management, leadership and ethics; along with, human resources, operations
management, marketing and sales, and accounting and finance. Lessons focus on how these functional
areas of business are impacted as the economy, technology, global competition, and consumer decision
making continue to evolve. Students exercise their entrepreneurial mindset by envisioning a new venture
gathering market research to aid in making decisions about target markets, products, operations,
finances, social responsibility, and human resources.
Throughout this course students develop and enhance their ability to communicate, work effectively in
teams, conduct research, apply self-management strategies, and deliver professional business
presentations, reports and case analysis; along with understanding and applying concepts of ethics and
social responsibility. These essential business and new essential skills establish a foundation for future
academic and career success, preparing students for the professional demands of today's global
business environment.
This course is delivered through a variety of instructional methods, 4 hours each week
Program Outcomes
Successful completion of this and other courses in the program culminates in the achievement of the
Vocational Learning Outcomes (program outcomes) set by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities in the
Program Standard. The VLOs express the learning a student must reliably demonstrate before
graduation. To ensure a meaningful learning experience and to better understand how this course and
program prepare graduates for success, students are encouraged to review the Program Standard by
visiting http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/. For apprenticeship-based programs,
visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/training-standards.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
1. Discuss the role of business, the changing trends of business, and the impact of existing and
emerging technologies on business opportunities.
2. Perform an environmental scan (PESTEL) and describe how political, economic, socio-cultural,
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4.
5.
6.
7.
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technological, environmental, legal, and competitive factors create favourable opportunities for, or
set constraints upon, a business enterprise.
Discuss the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical issues (e.g., public safety,
disposal of waste, false advertising, bribery, confidentiality, conflict of interest and corruption) upon
both an organization's operations and its stakeholders.
Explain the importance of trade for Canadian business including the opportunities and challenges of
conducting business in the global economy.
Discuss the major activities involved in the functional areas of an organization and the
interrelationship among these areas (i.e., Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting/Finance, and
Operations/Production).
Explore the entrepreneurial mindset through examining the considerations entrepreneurs make
when starting a business as well as the importance of, and elements of, a business plan.
Describe the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling as they
pertain to all areas of business.
Identify risk management strategies for an organization (e.g. insurance, contingency plans, SWOT
analysis,forecasting).
Essential Employability Skills (EES)
The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:
1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the
purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective
communication.
6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information
systems.
7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values belief systems, and contributions of others.
9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships
and the achievement of goals.
10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
*There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be
assessed in this course.
Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes
The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*:
1. Identify one's roles and responsibilities as a global citizen in personal and professional life.
4. Analyze the use of the world's resources to achieve sustainability and equitable distribution at the
personal, professional, and global level.
6. Support personal and social responsibility initiatives at the local, national or global level.
*There are 6 institutional Global Citizenship & Equity outcomes. Of these 6 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course.
Methods of Instruction
Lecture, large and small group discussions, group and teamwork, videos, readings, research, activities
and exercises
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Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials
Text Book(s):
This course uses an OER (open education resource) created by Business Faculty from Ontario Colleges
and eCampusOntario Program Managers. Use of the OER eBook is free for students. Purchasing a hard
copy of the textbook is optional and can be done online through the link provided; the eBook is accessible
through the link as well.
Fundamentals of Business: Canadian Edition. (2018). Retrieved from:
https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/catalogue/item/?id=9d2935f5-c088-4207-a25f-a813dce8e5ae
Additional readings and research weekly, as assigned.
Online Resource(s):
OER eBook, eCentennial Course area, Outlook 365 email and MS Teams through myCentennial
Material(s) required for completing this course:
Computer Laptop, Desktop or a Tablet device will be required for this course along with access to the
internet.
Classroom and Equipment Requirements
Student teams will require use of an Internet accessible device, either a laptop, desktop or tablet. A loan
can be arranged from the College Library or students may bring their own device.
Evaluation Scheme
➮ Discussion Boards & Weekly Activities: These are ongoing throughout the semester. They may be
group or individual activities completed as homework; and, may focus on business concepts or
personal success concepts taught throughout this course. This part of assessment may include:
discussion boards, mini-cases, quizzes, Padlets, or other as determined by the professor.
➮ Personal Success Scavenger Hunts: This assignment consists of two scavenger hunts: students will
work on their own to find information to assist them with the personal success outcomes of this
course. The scavenger hunts are designed to orient students to Centennial College resources and
provide personal success information to use throughout this course and their business program.
➮ Personal SWOT Assignment: Students will conduct a SWOT analysis to evaluate and discuss their
employability skills as they relate to the functional areas of business.
➮ Business Ethics & GCE Assignment: Using a business case, students will research, discuss and
analyze the topic of Business Ethics in connection with GCE outcomes numbers 1, 4 & 6.
➮ Mid-Semester Quiz: This quiz will cover the Foundation & Economics of Business and Business in a
Global Environment.
➮ Business Venture Group Project: This comprehensive project involves applying entrepreneurial,
corporate social responsibility and business fundamental skills to create a business venture.
Students will work collaboratively using MS Teams to conduct research, consider marketing
strategies, products/services, target market, financial management, CSR, operations, etc; in
addition, students will perform a PESTEL analysis. Students will also complete a peer performance
evaluation to critically evaluate their own and their peers performance and contributions on this
project.
➮ Short Case Analysis: This assignment will introduce students to the case analysis process by
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applying this process to a short business case. The case will require students to apply critical
thinking, effective research and analysis as they discuss course concepts in relation to the case.
➮ Test: This test is designed to assess course concepts covered after week 7. The test will include
two parts:
Part 1 consists of multiple choice and matching questions. Students will have 1 hour to complete this
part of the test.
Part 2 consists of two essay questions; students will be provided a case and will need to
demonstrate effective critical thinking, research and analysis of course concepts as they relate to the
case. Students will have 2 hours to complete this part of the test.
Evaluation Name
Discussion Boards & Weekly Activities
Personal Success Scavenger Hunts
Personal SWOT Assignment
Business Ethics & GCE Assignment
Mid-Semester Quiz
Business Venture Group Project
Short Case Analysis
Test
CLO(s)
EES
Outcome(s)
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 6, 7,
7, 8
8, 9, 10, 11
6, 7, 10, 11
1, 7, 8
1, 6, 7, 10,
11
1, 3, 5, 7
1, 6, 7, 10,
11
1, 4, 5
1, 6, 10, 11
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 1, 2, 6, 7,
7, 8
8, 9, 10, 11
1, 3, 5, 7
1, 6, 7, 10,
11
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 1, 6, 7, 10,
11
Total
GCE
Weight/100
Outcome(s)
1, 4, 6
20
1
5
5
1, 4, 6
10
1, 4, 6
10
20
1, 6
10
4
20
100%
If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for
advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious
illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test.
All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin®. Students who do not
wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin® must, by the end of the second week of class,
communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements.
When writing tests, students must be able to produce official Centennial College photo identification or
they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void.
Tests or assignments conducted remotely may require the use of online proctoring technology where the
student’s identification is verified and their activity is monitored and/or recorded, both audibly and visually
through remote access to the student's computer and web camera. Students must communicate in writing
to the instructor as soon as possible and prior to the test or assignment due date if the they require an
alternate assessment format to explore mutually agreeable alternatives.
Student Accommodation
The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) (http://centennialcollege.ca/calcs)
provides programs and services which empower students in meeting their wellness goals,
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accommodation and disability-related needs. Our team of professional psychotherapists, social workers,
educators, and staff offer brief, solution-focused psychotherapy, accommodation planning, health and
wellness education, group counselling, pscyho-educational workshops, adaptive technology, and peer
support. Walk in for your first intake session at one of our service locations (Ashtonbee Room L1-04,
Morningside Room 190, Progress Room C1-03, The Story Arts Centre Room 285, Downsview Room 105)
or contact us at calcs@centennialcollege.ca, 416-289-5000 ext. 3850 to learn more about accessing
CALCS services.
Use of Dictionaries
•
•
•
Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work.
English-Additional Language (e.g. English-Chinese) or Additional Language-English (e.g. RussianEnglish) dictionaries may be used in regular class work.
Dictionaries may be used in tests and examinations, or in portions of tests and examinations, as long
as they are non-electronic (not capable of storing information) and hard copy (reviewed by the
invigilator to ensure notes are not incorporated that would affect test or examination integrity).
Program or School Policies
Every assignment submitted to The Business School should follow APA referencing guidelines. This is
expected and standard in both the academic world and the business world.
Please visit the link for more information on APA referencing guidelines:
https://e.centennialcollege.ca/content/enforced/42585SOBStudentToolkits.dev/The%20Business%20School%20APA%20referencing%20guidelines.pdf
Course Policies
Missed Tests: Students who are absent from a test with a valid reason should request a make-up test.
Students should email their professor immediately upon absence (within 48 hours of absence) and
arrange to submit professional documentation (as determined by College) to their professor stating
reason of absence.
Late Assignments: Students should submit assignments on or before the given due date. Assignments
submitted after the due date will incur a late assignment penalty of 20% loss of marks per day late
(including weekends and holidays). There will be no penalty for work missed for a justifiable reason with
supporting, professional documentation (as determined by College) as evidence of reason.
Students need to inform their professor of any situation that arises during the semester that may have an
adverse effect on their academic performance, and request, well in advance, any necessary
considerations according to the policies. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals.
College Policies
Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student
conduct.
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from
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discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents
of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly.
Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity.
Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation. All of these occur when the work
of others is presented by a student as their own and/or without citing sources of information. Breaches of
academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment/course, suspension or expulsion from
the college.
For more information on these and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/aboutcentennial/college-overview/college-policies.
Students enrolled in a joint or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic
policies.
PLAR Process
This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR is a process by
which course credit may be granted for past learning acquired through work or other life experiences. The
PLAR process involves completing an assessment (portfolio, test, assignment, etc.) that reliably
demonstrates achievement of the course learning outcomes. Contact the academic school to obtain
information on the PLAR process and the required assessment.
This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in
part, without the prior permission of Centennial College.
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Semester:
Section Code:
Meeting Time & Location:
Delivery Method:
Winter 2021
BUSN119 001
Asynchronous Course
Online
Professor Name:
Contact Information:
Office Hours:
Fundamentals of Business
Shanker Seetharam
Email: sseetha1@my.centennialcollege.ca
Virtual Hours - email to make an appointment
This course outline has been modified to reflect the 13-week online delivery of courses in the Summer/Fall 2020 or Winter 2021 semester. Total
course hours may be less than as indicated on the cover page as a result of the reduced semester length due to COVID-19.
Topical Outline (subject to change):
Week
1
Topics
Course Overview
Centennial College
Student Services
Understanding
Plagiarism and the
importance of APA
Style formatting for
research
2
Tools for Effective
Writing
Centennial College
Personal and
Academic Advising
Time and Stress
Management
3
Mindfulness
Teamwork and
Collaboration
SWOT Analysis
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Instructional
Strategies
Course Outline
Personal Success
Lecture, Class
•Describe course objectives and learning
Discussions and
College Policies
outcomes
Activities, Video
•Access College policies and review
Student Services at
•Apply research skills in orienting to
Centennial College
Centennial College student services.
• Describe rules related to plagiarism when
Student Life at
writing papers for college.
Centennial College
• Operate a grammar correction program such
as Grammarly.
Additional readings as • Explain specifics of APA style citations.
assigned
Student Services at
Centennial College
Personal Success
• Access personal and academic advising.
• Describe techniques for time management,
Additional readings as stress management, and mindfulness.
assigned
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 1,
Teamwork
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo, Group Work
•Understand the difference between groups &
teams
•Examine the effects teams have on
performance
•Discuss the various types of teams
•Examine the factors required for effective
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Evaluation
Evaluation
Name and
Date
Weight
Learning
Activities &
Discussion
Boards, weeks
1-6 ongoing Worth 10%
Personal
Success
Scavenger
Hunt Part 1 of
2 - continue in
week 2
Personal
Success
Scavenger
Hunt Part 2 of
2 - Worth 5%
Parts 1 & 2
Due week 3
Personal
SWOT and
Reflection
Assignment Worth 5% Due
week 5
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Fundamentals of Business
Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
Additional readings as teamwork
assigned
•Discuss elements of group cohesiveness
•Identify the skills you & the team need
• Determine conflict resolution strategies for
given scenarios.
• Create a conflict resolution plan for a
workplace situation.
• Reflect on a personal SWOT assessment.
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Foundations of
Business
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 2,
Foundations of
Business & Chapter 3,
Economics of
Business
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
Business Ethics and OER eBook/textbook Social Responsibility Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 4,
Ethics and Social
Responsibility
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
Economics of
Business
5
•Describe the concept of stakeholders and
identify the stakeholder groups relevant to an
organization.
•Discuss and be able to apply the macrobusiness-environment model to an industry or
emerging technology.
•Explain other key terms related to this
chapter including entrepreneur, profit, and
revenue.
Additional readings as •Describe the foundational philosophies of
assigned
capitalism and socialism.
•Discuss private property rights and why they
are key to economic development.
•Discuss the concept of GDP (gross domestic
product).
•Explain the difference(s) between scale and
monetary policy.
•Discuss the concept of the unemployment
rate measurement.
•Discuss the concepts of inflation and
deflation.
•Explain other key terms related to this
chapter including supply; demand; equilibrium
price; monopoly; recession; depression.
•Define business ethics and explain what it
means to act ethically in business.
•Explain why we study business ethics.
•Identify ethical issues that you might face in
business, such as insider trading, conflicts of
interest, and bribery, and explain
rationalizations for unethical behaviour.
Additional readings as •Identify steps you can take to maintain your
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GCE and
Business
Ethics
Assignment,
Worth 10%,
Due week 7
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Topics
Readings/Materials
assigned
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Fundamentals of Business
Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
honesty and integrity in a business
environment.
•Define corporate social responsibility and
explain how organizations are responsible to
their stakeholders, including owners,
employees, customers, and the community.
•Discuss how you can identify an ethical
organization, and how organizations can
prevent behaviour like sexual harassment.
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Global Business
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 5,
Business in a Global
Environment
•Explain why nations and companies
participate in international trade and how they
measure that trade.
•Describe the concepts of absolute and
comparative advantage.
•Define importing and exporting.
•Explain how companies enter the
Additional readings as international market through licensing
assigned
agreements or franchises.
•Describe how companies reduce costs
through contract manufacturing and
outsourcing.
•Explain how cultural, economic, legal, and
political differences between countries create
challenges to successful business dealings.
•Discuss the various initiatives designed to
reduce international trade barriers and
promote free trade.
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
Mid-semester
Quiz:
Foundation &
Economics of
Business and
Global
Business,
Worth 10%,
Due week 8
7
Ownership &
Entrepreneurship
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 7,
Entrepreneurship
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
Learning
Activities &
Discussion
Boards, weeks
7-13 ongoing Worth 10%
•Identify the questions to ask in choosing the
appropriate form of ownership for a business.
•Describe the sole proprietorship and
partnership forms of organization and specify
the advantages and disadvantages.
•Identify the different types of partnerships
Additional readings as and explain the importance of a partnership
assigned
agreement.
•Explain how corporations are formed and
how they operate.
•Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of the corporate form of ownership.
•Examine special types of business
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Business
Venture Group
Project Worth 20%,
Due week 12
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Topics
8
Marketing
9
Management
Leadership
Structuring
Organizations
PESTLE Analysis
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
ownership, including limited-liability
companies, cooperatives, and not-for-profit
corporations.
•Define mergers and acquisitions and explain
why companies are motivated to merge or
acquire other companies.
•Define entrepreneur and describe the three
characteristics of entrepreneurial activity.
•Identify five potential advantages to starting
your own business.
•Define a small business and explain the
importance of small businesses to the
Canadian economy.
•Explain why small businesses tend to foster
innovation more effectively than large ones.
•Describe the goods-producing and serviceproducing sectors of an economy.
OER eBook/textbook - •Define the terms marketing, marketing
Fundamentals of
concept, and marketing strategy.
Business: Canadian •Outline the tasks involved in selecting a
Edition, Chapter 14,
target market.
Marketing: Providing •Identify the four Ps of the marketing mix.
Value
•Explain how to conduct marketing research
•Discuss various branding strategies and
Additional readings as explain the benefits of packaging and
assigned
labeling.
•Describe the elements of the promotion mix.
•Explain how companies manage customer
relationships.
•Identify the advantages and disadvantages
of social media marketing.
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 8,
Management and
Leadership & Chapter
9, Structuring
Organizations
•Identify the four interrelated functions of
management: planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling.
•Explain the process by which a company
develops and implements a strategic plan.
•Explain how managers direct others and
motivate them to achieve company goals.
•Describe the process by which a manager
monitors operations and assesses
Additional readings as performance.
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Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo Group Work
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Topics
Readings/Materials
assigned
10
Operations
Management
Motivating
Employees
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Fundamentals of Business
Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
•Explain what benchmarking is and its
importance for managing organizations.
•Describe the skills needed to be a successful
manager.
•Identify the three levels of management and
the responsibilities at each level.
•Discuss various options for organizing a
business, and create an organization chart.
•Explain how specialization helps make
organizations more efficient.
•Discuss the different ways that an
organization can departmentalize.
•Explain other key terms related to this
chapter such as chain of command,
delegation of authority, and span of control.
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 10,
Operations
Management &
Chapter 11 Motivating Employees
•Define operations management and discuss
the role of the operations manager in a
manufacturing company.
•Describe the decisions and activities of the
operations manager in overseeing the
production process in a manufacturing
company.
•Explain the importance of both PERT and
Gantt charts.
Additional readings as •Explain how manufacturing companies use
assigned
technology to produce and deliver goods in
an efficient, cost-effective manner.
•Describe the decisions made in planning the
product delivery process in a service
company.
•Identify the characteristics that distinguish
service operations from manufacturing
operations and identify the activities
undertaken to manage operations in a service
organization.
•Explain how total quality management
provides value to customers.
•Explain how outsourcing provides value to
customers.
•Define motivation, and understand why it is
important in the workplace.
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Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo, Group Work
Case Analysis
Assignment Worth 10%,
Due week 13
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Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Fundamentals of Business
Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
•Explain the difference between intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation.
•Explain the basics of major theories of
motivation
11
Accounting
Finance
Personal Finance
12
Human Resource
Management
Union Issues
OER ebook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 15,
Accounting and
Finance & Chapter 16
Personal Finance
•Explain the differences between managerial
accounting and financial accounting.
•Identify some of the users of accounting
information and explain how they use it.
•Explain the function of the income statement.
•Calculate revenue, expenses and net-profit.
•Explain the function of the balance sheet.
•Calculate assets, liabilities, and
Additional readings as shareholders’ equity.
assigned
•Explain the function of the cash flow
statement.
•Calculate a breakeven point given the
necessary information.
•Evaluate a company’s performance using
financial statements and ratio analysis
•Define personal finances and financial
planning.
•Explain the financial planning cycle.
•Explain compound interest and the time
value of money.
•Discuss the advantages of a college
education in meeting short-term and longterm financial goals
•Discuss the value of getting an early start on
your plans for saving.
•Explain how to manage monthly income and
expenses.
•Describe strategies to minimize and manage
debt.
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo, Group Work
OER eBook/textbook Fundamentals of
Business: Canadian
Edition, Chapter 12,
Managing Human
Resources & Chapter
13, Union Issues
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities, Video,
Demo, Group Work
•Define human resource management and
explain how managers develop and
implement a human resource plan.
•Explain how companies train and develop
employees, and discuss the importance of a
diverse workforce.
•Identify factors that make an organization a
THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar)
13
BUSN 119
Week
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
Topics
Readings/Materials
Weekly Learning Outcome(s)
Fundamentals of Business
Instructional
Strategies
Evaluation
Name and
Weight
Evaluation
Date
good place to work, including competitive
Additional readings as compensation and benefits packages.
assigned
•Explain how managers evaluate employee
performance and retain qualified employees.
•Explain why workers unionize and how
unions are structured, and describe the
collective-bargaining process.
•Discuss key terms associated with
union/management issues, such as mediation
and arbitration.
•Identify the tactics used by each side to
support its negotiating position: strikes,
picketing, boycotting, and lockouts.
13
14
Course Concepts
As assigned by
Review, Weeks 8-12 professor
Final Test two parts
- Part 1 Format:
multiple choice and
other questions - 1
hour
Part 2 Format: essay
questions, research
and APA Style
formatting required 2 hours
Final Test to be
As assigned by
completed in week professor
13 for Fall 2020
semester
As assigned by professor
Lecture, Class
Discussions and
Activities
Complete
Review
Quizzes
Final Test Individual,
weeks 8-13,
Worth 20%
As assigned by professor
THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar)
Assessment
Completed in
week 13 for
Fall 2020
semester
14