BMGT 100-3B
Introduction to
Business
Welcome!
Debbie Johnston, MBA, CHRP
Phone: 416-675-6622 Ext. 4547
Wednesdays
10:50 a.m.
to
1:30 p.m.
Whether your goal is to start your own
company, contribute to your family's
business, or climb the corporate
ladder, this course is an exciting way
to get started.
North Campus, E205
Lakeshore Campus H119
Email:
Via Blackboard
Office
Hours:
North
Campus
Room E315
Not only will you learn the fundamentals
needed to succeed in business, but you
will also get plenty of hands-on experience
by being part of a management team
running your own “virtual” company!
Inside this document, you will find important
information on our weekly course activities,
policies, tips for success, and lots more.
Keep it at the front of your course binder for
easy reference throughout the semester!
Office:
I am delighted to meet with
you by appointment. Please
email or phone me, saying
when you would like to meet.
To see when I am available,
please check my schedule by
clicking the “Contact
Information” icon on our
Blackboard home page.
TEXTBOOK
Introduction to
Business
Third Custom
Edition –
Humber College
ISBN
9780135119631
New textbooks include
a license for the
BizCafe simulation.
If you have a used
textbook, you
must buy a separate
software license, either
from the Humber
Bookstore or from
www.interpretive.com/
students/. If you buy
online, a credit card is
required.
Evaluation
3 module tests (each worth 15%)
3 online practice tests (each worth 3%)
Integrated Concept Exercises (ICE)
BizCafe project:
 Simulation competition
 Phase 1 – Wiki plus presentation
 Phase 2 - Wiki
 Phase 3 - Wiki
 Phase 4 - Presentation
Total
45% Individual
9% Individual
21% Group & Individual
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
100%
Individual
Group
Group
Group
Group
In business, your reputation and career success are largely influenced
by your ability to meet deadlines, keep your promises, and consistently
act in a reliable and trustworthy manner. To reinforce these important
concepts, the grades for this course have been allocated into small portions distributed
throughout the semester. Failure to participate in an ICE or complete a practice test by the
deadline will result in a grade of zero. After all, what is valued in business is the result you
achieve, not reasons why a job could not be done! Missing one or two small deliverables will
likely have a minimal impact on your grade; however a pattern of failing to complete work on
time will have serious consequences for you and your team. Therefore, regular attendance
and participation are absolutely essential.
The chart shown below illustrates how the grades in this course add up each week.
Percentage of Grade
In this course, you
will progress in your
learning journey one
step at a time. This
“stepping stone”
approach will be
reflected in your
marks.
Weeks of the Course
An Important Note About ICEs:
ICEs are in-class exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned. In order to earn
the ICE points awarded for any given week, you must complete the ICEs during the classes.
Missed ICEs cannot be made up, no matter what the reason for the absence.
Make-Up Test Policy
During the last week of the semester, there will be a make-up
test. This opportunity is available to students who missed
Tests 1, 2 or 3. The make-up test will be comprehensive and
cover the entire course content. Only one missed test can
be replaced, and the student must provide a good reason
and appropriate evidence for their absence.
BizCafe
In this course, you will individually manage a virtual espresso cafe using an online simulation
program called BizCafe. You will compete against a small group of your classmates to see
whose cafe achieves the best overall business performance. This provides a great opportunity
to practice running your own company, and it’s a lot of fun.
In addition, you will also work as part of a team in order to complete the four phases of the
BizCafe assignment. This experience will help you build the teamwork skills that are
absolutely essential to business success. It is important to remember that every team member
is required to complete their fair share of this work. Non-participation will be reflected in the
grades of those who do not fully support their teams. So, make it a habit to meet with your
team face-to-face every week and be an active contributor. By working together, you can
achieve great results!
Resources to Help You Succeed
Humber offers a variety of valuable resources designed to help you succeed. A few of the key
resources that you might find helpful are listed below. Be sure to check them out!
Writing Centre – If you would like help in improving your skills in areas such as grammar, essay and
report writing, proofreading or researching, visit the Writing Centre. While you can drop in during normal
business hours, it is better to make an appointment at least 3 days in advance by calling 416-675-6622
X6258.
Peer Tutoring – Peer Tutors are students who have successfully gone through the courses that you are
taking. They are available (for a minimal fee) to meet with you on campus to provide you with one-onone help. Call 416-675-6622 X4616 for more information.
International Student Services – If you are an international student, there are a wide variety of
supports available to make your learning experience in Canada the best it can be. Call
416-675-6622 X5067.
Counselling & Learning Assistance – At some point in our lives, we all experience challenges that can
cause stress and interfere with our well-being and our ability to succeed. When you need help in
working through and resolving these difficulties, call 416-675-5090.
Disability Services – If you have – or if you think you might have – a disability that interferes with your
ability to learn, contact Disability Services. They can provide you with assessments and, where
appropriate, accommodations that will help you succeed. For more information, call 416-675-6622
X5180.
Toastmasters – Joining the Toastmasters group is a great way of improving your communication skills.
You will have the chance to develop abilities that will help you throughout your entire business career.
For information, email mike.planche@humber.ca or michael.lee@humber.ca.
BMGT 100-3B Critical Path – Fall 2010
TIME
FRAME
(Weeks)
CLASSES
ASSIGNMENTS
AND
EVALUATIONS
HOMEWORK
MODULE #1
Week 1
Sept. 8

Course Overview and
Expectations and Policies

Chapter 1: Understanding
Your Learning Styles
 Read Chapters 1 and 7
 Post your introduction on Blackboard
Introduction Posting –
1%
(click “Discussions” and then
“Introductions”) before midnight
Sept. 15
 Log into the BizCafe site and read the
student manual
Week 2
Sept. 15

Chapter 7: The Canadian
Business System

Introduction to BizCafe
 Read Chapter 10
ICE – 2%
 Start practicing BizCafe
 Start working on wiki cover page and
BizCafe Team Assignment Phase 1
Week 3
Sept. 22

Chapter 10: Managing the
Business Enterprise
 Continue practicing BizCafe until
ICE – 2%
Sept. 30
 Read Chapters 2 and 3
 Continue working on wiki cover page and
BizCafe Team Assignment Phase 1
Week 4
Sept. 29
 WIKI COVER PAGE DUE AT
START OF CLASS

Chapter 2: Listening, Note
Taking and Memory

Chapter 3: Reading and
Studying
 Complete the BizCafe quiz in
ICE – 2%
Blackboard before midnight Oct. 1
 BizCafe competition opens on Oct. 1.
Start-up and Week 1 decisions must be
input before midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 5
 Module 1 online practice test (in
Blackboard) – must be completed before
midnight on Oct. 5
BizCafe quiz in
Blackboard
(Worth 2%)
Online Practice Test
(Worth 3%)
 Continue working on BizCafe Team
Assignment Phase 1
Week 5
Oct. 6
 Test #1 (worth 15% of course
grade)
 BizCafe Week 2 decisions due before
midnight Oct. 12
 Continue working on BizCafe Team
Module # 1 Test
Chapters 2, 3, 7, 10
(worth 15%)
Assignment Phase 1
 Read Chapters 4 and 6
MODULE #2
Week 6
Oct. 13
 BIZCAFE TEAM
 BizCafe Week 3 decisions due before
ASSIGNMENT PHASE 1
(WIKI PORTION) DUE BY
START OF CLASS

Chapter 4: Analytical,
Creative and Practical
Thinking

Chapter 6: Planning, Writing,
and Completing Presentations
ICE – 2%
midnight Oct. 19
 Work on Phase 1 presentation
BizCafe Assignment
Phase 1
 Phase 1 PowerPoint slides to be
submitted via Blackboard email before
midnight Oct. 18
 Track your daily activities in detail for one
week (due in class on Oct. 20)
 Read Chapter 5
Icon Explanations
• Course activities
 Reminders
 Tests
 Reading
 Written work
 Computer work
 Team work
TIME
FRAME
(Weeks)
Week 7
Oct. 20
CLASSES
 BIZCAFE PHASE 1
PRESENTATIONS IN CLASS
 COMPLETED ACTIVITIES
TRACKER DUE AT START
OF CLASS
Week 8
Oct. 27
Week 9
Nov. 3

Chapter 5: Managing Yourself

Chapter 9: Entrepreneurship,
Small Business and New
Venture Formation
 THE FIRST PART OF THIS
CLASS WILL BE HELD IN
THE COMPUTER LAB

Library Orientation –
conducting research
HOMEWORK
 BizCafe Week 4 decisions due before
midnight Oct. 26
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 2
 Read Chapter 9
 BizCafe Week 5 decisions due before
ASSIGNMENTS
AND
EVALUATIONS
ICE – 2%
BizCafe Assignment
Phase 1
(Worth 5%)
ICE – 2%
midnight on Nov. 2
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 2
 BizCafe Week 6 decisions due before
midnight on Nov. 9
Online Practice Test
(Worth 3%)
 Module 2 online practice test (in
Blackboard) – must be completed before
midnight on Nov. 9
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 2
Week 10
Nov. 10
 Test #2 (worth 15% of course
grade)
 BizCafe Week 7 decisions due before
midnight on Nov. 16
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 2
Module # 2 Test
Chapters 4, 5, 6, 9
(Worth 15%)
 Read Chapter 8
MODULE #3
Week 11
Nov. 17
 BIZCAFE ASSIGNMENT
PHASE 2 DUE BY START OF
CLASS

Week 12
Nov. 24
Week 13
Dec. 1
Chapter 8: The Environments
of Business (Part 1)

Chapter 8: The Environments
of Business (Part 2)

Chapter 11: The Global
Context of Business (Part 1)

Chapter 11: The Global
Context of Business (Part 2)
 BizCafe Week 8 decisions due before
 BizCafe Week 9 decisions due before
midnight on Nov. 24
 BIZCAFE ASSIGNMENT
PHASE 3 DUE BY START OF
CLASS
 Test #3 (worth 15% of course
grade)
Week 15
Dec. 15
 BIZCAFE ASSIGNMENT
PHASE 4 PRESENTATIONS
BizCafe Assignment
Phase 3 (Worth 5%)
 Read Chapter 11
BizCafe Simulation
Competition
(Worth 5%)
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 3
ICE – 2%
 Module 3 online practice test (in
ICE – 2%
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 3
Blackboard) – must be completed before
midnight on Dec. 7
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 3
Week 14
Dec. 8
ICE – 2%
midnight on Nov. 21
 Work on BizCafe Assignment Phase 4
 Phase 4 PowerPoint slides to be
submitted via Blackboard email before
midnight on Dec. 13
Online Practice Test
(Worth 3%)
Module # 3 Test
Chapters 8, 11
(Worth 15%)
BizCafe Assignment
Phase 3 (Worth 5%)
BizCafe Phase 4
presentations
(Worth 5%)
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to cancelled classes,
inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment issues, etc.), the order, content and/or
evaluation elements of this course may change. Additional topics or exercises may be added as required.
Test Rules
1. All bags, cases, purses, jackets, books and papers are to be placed at the front of the room
as directed by your professor, with all items sealed/covered/closed.
2. Cell phones, laptops, Blackberries, iPods, etc. are to be turned off and put away – they are
not permitted to remain on the desk, and they must not simply be set to vibrate/silent mode.
3. Seating during the test will be assigned by your professor.
4. Students are not to communicate with one another in any manner whatsoever during the test,
or while any student in the room is in possession of a test.
5. Tests will consist of multiple choice, true/false and short-answer questions. When answering
short answer questions, it is important to write legibly. Answers that cannot be read will
receive a score of zero.
6. Students completing their tests are to remain in their seats until the professor has collected
their tests. They may then retrieve their possessions and quietly leave the room.
7. If a student leaves the test for any reason, that student’s test is considered to be complete
at the time of leaving. The student may not re-enter the room until all students have
completed and submitted their tests (i.e. no washroom breaks).
8. Tests will be returned to students after grading, so that they may review their results.
However, all tests must be handed back to your professor before the students exit the
classroom. If a test is not returned, the student will receive a score of zero for that test.
9. If a student needs special accommodation or feels unable to comply with any of these rules,
the student should submit, in writing, all paperwork relating to the request or accommodation
to their professor at least one week before the examination.
10. Penalties will be imposed for not following these rules.
Humber College ITAL – Policy Relating to Plagiarism
2009-2010 Admission Requirements and Academic Regulations for Degree, Diploma and
Certificate Studies (page 26). http://www.humber.ca/sites/www.humber.ca/files/200910_Admissions_Requirements_and_Academic_Regs.pdf
Please Note: This policy applies to all materials, including those copied from any internet
sources. Students are required to accurately follow the APA style when citing and referencing
all sources.
12. Academic Misconduct
12.1 Definition
Academic misconduct is behaviour that erodes the basis of mutual trust on which scholarly exchanges
commonly rest, undermines Humber’s ability to evaluate students’ academic achievements, or restricts the
College’s ability to accomplish its learning objectives. Humber takes a serious view of academic
misconduct and will severely penalize students who are found guilty of offences associated with academic
dishonesty, misrepresentation of personal performance, restrictions of equal opportunities for access to
scholarly resources, or damage to the integrity of scholarly exchanges.
12.2 Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of Humber faculty, students, and staff to be aware of what constitutes academic
misconduct and to do as much as possible to prevent such offences from occurring. Furthermore, all
members of Humber’s community including students, faculty and staff have the specific responsibility of
initiating appropriate action in all instances where academic misconduct is believed to have taken place.
This responsibility includes giving due consideration to the deterrent effect of reporting such offences when
they do occur, making one’s disapproval of such behaviour obvious, and helping to ensure that the Humber
community does nothing to encourage or facilitate academic misconduct. Humber students are responsible
for familiarizing themselves with and abiding by the policy on student academic misconduct. Students have
the responsibility to create an environment that discourages misconduct.
12.3 Offences
Academic misconduct is broadly defined as an offence against the academic integrity of the learning
environment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following examples.
12.3.1 Academic Dishonesty
a) Plagiarism, in the broadest sense, is misrepresenting the work of others as one’s own. Plagiarism can
be understood as the act of copying, reproducing or paraphrasing significant portions of someone
else’s published or unpublished material, and representing these as one’s own thinking by not
acknowledging the appropriate source or by the failure to use appropriate quotation marks. Students
have the responsibility to learn and use the conventions of documentation, and, if in any doubt, are
encouraged to consult with the faculty member of the course, or the Program Co-ordinator.
b) Copying another person’s answer(s) to an examination question.
c) Copying from or using prohibited material in an assignment or examination including, but not limited to
textbooks or other documentary, electronic equipment, personal notes or other aids not approved by
the faculty member.
d) Improper academic practices including the falsification, fabrication or misrepresentation of material that
is part of academic evaluation, the learning process, or scholarly exchange. This offence would include
reference to resources that are known not to exist or the listing of others who have not contributed to
the work.
Useful Tips to Help You Achieve
Your Goals
Every week, set aside some time to
read your textbook and review what
we’ve covered in class. This will make
the classes easier to understand and
more interesting, and it will help you
prepare for tests without cramming.
Look for
opportunities
to apply what
you learn.
This will help
to make the
concepts
more
meaningful,
and it will help
you achieve
some early
successes!
Early in the
semester, find
a study
buddy. Then,
if one of you
does not
understand a
point or must
miss a class,
you can help
each other out.
Each week, the PowerPoint slides
will be posted in Blackboard the
evening before class. Print these
slides and bring them with you
to class. They will contain blank
spaces that you will be able to fill in
by taking part in the class.
Use every assignment as an
opportunity to show that you understand
what you’ve learned. Be sure your
answers incorporate appropriate
content and terms from the course.
It is important to pay attention and actively
participate in every class. This means taking part in
discussions and asking questions. If you hear a term
you don’t understand, be sure to ask what it means.
Be willing to take risks in class by trying new
approaches and ideas. Don’t worry if you make a
mistake – after all, this is how we learn! Our classes
are a safe learning environment.
Use the Vocabulary Builder exercises that
are posted on Blackboard. These valuable
study aids are short and easy to use, and they
will really help you prepare for tests!
Attend all classes, and arrive on time. We cover a
lot of important material in the first part of each
session. And, don’t forget that the ICEs you complete
in class are worth 21% of your final grade.
Get into the habit
of reading and
listening to the
business news
every day. This
provides a great
opportunity to
apply concepts
learned in class
to real-life
scenarios.
Unexpected events can happen to
any of us! Therefore, it is very
important to start work as soon as
you get it, and complete
assignments a few days before
the actual due date. Then, if
something should happen that
interferes with your work, you will
still be able to meet the deadline.
Staying organized
will make not only this
course, but all of your
courses easier and
much more enjoyable.
Be sure you know
what you need to do
each week (refer to the
Critical Path), and then
schedule your time
accordingly.
Get comfortable using
Blackboard as quickly
as possible. It serves as
our main communication
channel outside of class.
You should get into the
habit of checking
Blackboard every day.
You are responsible to
read all relevant
Blackboard
communications within
one day of being sent.
We All Want to Learn!
Everyone has an important role to play in building a
positive classroom environment:
 Be sure to attend all classes and arrive on time. When you
come into class late, it disrupts everyone’s focus and learning.
It also means that you will miss some important course
content.
 Especially if you are an international student, please make a point of speaking only English in
class. This will help you strengthen your communication skills much more quickly. If there is a
term or phrase used in class that you do not understand, never hesitate to ask what it means.
 Turn off all cell phones, Blackberries and other electronic devices when you get to class.
If there is an unusual situation and you must leave your phone turned on, place it on
vibrate and step out of the class to take the call (except, of course, during a test).
 Laptops are permitted in class, but they must only be used for course-related work. Please
sit at the back of the classroom if using a laptop, so you do not distract other students.
 Noisy or disruptive students may be asked to move to another seat or leave the class.
 If you know you will have to miss a class, please email your professor in advance. You
are responsible for getting the materials you missed from another student.
 Whenever you post a communication on Blackboard, it is important to use proper grammar and
spelling. This means no texting short forms, no emoticons and no inappropriate language.
Consider our classroom and our online environments as though they were real business settings.
 Finally – and most importantly – each of us must demonstrate respect to all others in our
class. Those making inappropriate comments or using inappropriate language will be
asked to leave. But, respect goes much further than this. Listen to and fully appreciate
each person’s contributions to our discussions. While you may not agree with something
that someone else says, always respond in a constructive and respectful way.
Debbie Johnston
Humber School of Business
I welcome
your suggestions
and input.
Working together,
we’ll make
this semester
a great one!