BOH 4M
~ Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals ~
Erin District High School
Instructor: Ms. Fuda
Email: nicole.fuda@ugdsb.on.ca
Website: www.fuda.wikispaces.com
Telephone: 519-833-9665 ext. 419
School Year: 2013-2014
WHAT IS BOH?
powerfully, we have every reason to be
The business leadership course explores how
concerned
managers function in organizations and take
organizations
on the challenge of generating solutions in
understanding of Organizational Behaviour
order to solve problems.
can play a vital role in managerial work.
This leadership course explores the roles,
responsibilities,
why
Clearly,
those
then,
an
HOW CAN THIS COURSE HELP
the
Most managers say that managing people is
opportunity to assess their own individual
the most dynamic, challenging, frustrating and
leadership styles and preferences. They will
rewarding activity they face. People and the
learn the factors that encourage effective
organizations they work in are changing
leadership practices while recognizing the
faster than ever before. We are all working
importance of ethics and social responsibility
harder, facing increasing societal pressures,
in the corporate world. And, they will also
and, as a total workforce, becoming more
learn how to communicate effectively for
diverse
business purposes.
Organizations are down-sizing, merging with
allows
functions
function.
and
STUDENTS?
and
and
how
of
management
skills,
about
students
than
we
have
ever
been.
others, acquiring each other, and becoming
This course in business leadership will prepare
increasingly affected by worldwide factors.
students to work effectively in organizations
Managers in every organization are looking for
in positions of employment and management.
help in managing people in seeking new
definitions of what it means to manage.
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
STUDYING BUSINESS LEADERSHIP?
Most people are born and educated
As
in
a
develop
future
leader/manager,
the
capabilities
recognize
performance
possessions from organizations, and die as
make good decisions and take appropriate
members of organizations.
action. You do this through the process of
activities
are
regulated
by
the
various
organizations that make up out governments.
Most adults spend the better part of their
lives
working
organizations
in
organizations.
influence
our
Because
lives
so
and
must
organizations, acquire most of their material
Many of our
problems
to
you
opportunities,
management – planning, organizing, leading
and controlling.
WHAT IS A 4M COURSE?
 Leading
BOH 4M – Business Leadership: Management
o
Human behaviours
Fundamentals
o
Group dynamics
o
Leadership techniques
o
Communication techniques
Various teaching and learning techniques such
o
Stress and conflict
as business case studies and group activities
o
Motivation
is
a
university/college
preparation course in business studies.
will be used throughout the course. Students
will
run
a
real-life
non-profit
business
operation to be decided on later in the
WHAT ASSIGNMENTS WILL WE DO IN
semester.
THIS COURSE?
A variety of assignments and evaluation
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
methods will be used throughout the course.
This course focuses on the development of
This will accommodate various learning styles
leadership skills used in managing a successful
and keep the course interesting.
business. Students will analyze the role of a
leader in business, with a focus on decision
Since learning to work as a contributing
making, management of group dynamics,
member of a “TEAM” is essential for success
workplace stress and conflict, motivation of
in the business world, you will often be
employees, and planning. Effective business
working in small co-operative groups and will
communication
be assessed on your leadership & teamwork
skills,
ethics,
and
social
responsibility are also emphasized.
skills.
This course covers 4 main units of study:
Throughout your lives you will be faced with
many issues which require critical thinking
 Introduction to Management Theory
skills. You will develop these skills through
o
What is a manager
exercises
o
Management trends of the
discussions,
last century
presentations and interactive group activities.
o
Problem solving process
A major portion of the course will involve
o
Future trends
the management of a “hands-on”, student-
 Planning & Social Responsibility
run organization. This will require students
o
Process
o
Strategic planning
o
Business Ethics
such
as
brainstorming,
theoretical
group
readings,
oral
to put the management theory into practice.
 Organizing & Controlling
o
Organizational structures
o
Changing nature of work
o
Staffing issues
o
Control
and
To be successful in this course, it is
essential that students have excellent
information
management
o
Individual
complete all summative assignments and
and
performance
o
attendance, get actively involved and
Performance appraisal
team
tests to the best of their ability.
HOW WILL MY WORK BE EVALUATED?
Comm:
The primary purpose of assessment and

Can you effectively and accurately
evaluation is to improve your learning. It will
explain
your
answers/ideas,
both
be varied in nature including individual and
orally and in written form, in a
group assignments, projects, oral and written
manner appropriate for the intended
work, tests and quizzes.
audience?
A & C:
Since learning is a “process” which develops

Can you take the theories and skills
over time, not all assigned work will be
learned in class and effectively apply
assessed; however, assignment completion is
them to new situations?
essential to the development of required
competencies. Over a period of time, the
assessed
assignments
will
allow
you
to
demonstrate your learning.
HOW WILL MY MARK BE CALCULATED?
Although assignments will often be assessed
and assigned a “level”, your course mark will
be in the form of a % grade for your report
The quality of your work will be judged based
card.
on the provincial curriculum expectations and
a percentage grade will be assigned. Your
The percentage grade represents the quality
achievement will be assessed and evaluated in
of
4 different categories:
expectations for the course and reflects the
your
overall
achievement
of
the
“level of achievement” as shown in the
Category
Knowledge &
Understanding
Thinking & Inquiry
Communication
Applications & Making
Connections
Total:
% Concentration
25%
ministry achievement chart.
 70% of your grade in BOH will be
25%
20%
based on evaluations throughout the
semester-based
30%
on
your
most
consistent level of achievement.
 30% of your BOH grade will be based
100%
on a FINAL EVALUATION which is
This means that although you may complete
ONE assignment, it could be evaluated in
administered towards the end of the
course.
This
will
include
a
FOUR different ways. For example:
combination of a written examination
K & U:
(20%).

(10%)
Do you know the related vocabulary
and can you remember and explain
the
information
discussed
and
practiced in class?
T & I:

What are your in-depth thoughts?
Can you effectively and thoughtfully
analyze
business
recognizing
involved?
all
problems
of
the
while
factors
and
a
culminating
activity
% Grade
Range
Achievement
Level
80-100%
Level 4
70-79%
Level 3
60-69%
Description
~very high to
outstanding
~ABOVE
provincial
standard
~high level of
achievement
~AT provincial
standard
~moderate level
~BELOW BUT
APPROACHING
provincial
standard
~passable level
~BELOW
provincial
standard
~insufficient
achievement
~a credit will
NOT be granted
Level 2
50-59%
Level 1
Below
50%
N
WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE
INCLUDED ON MY REPORT CARD?
The provincial report card will be divided into
two separate but related aspects of your
achievement:
1.
These learning skills will be evaluated using a
4-point scale:
Learning Skills
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
E
G
S
N
Although the evaluation of learning skills in
not part of determining your % grade in BOH,
it is a critical part of your success in the
course and measures the essential skills
employers and post-secondary institutions are
looking for.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
If a student is to be absent for a test or
presentation, a parent or guardian must
advise the teacher before the test, or on the
day of the test by a phone call to Ms. Fuda
(see voicemail number on the first page). If a
student is absent because of a schoolsponsored activity, she/he may write the test
at a pre-arranged time that is convenient for
the teacher. In extenuating circumstances,
the make-up policy may be waived if, in the
teacher’s opinion, it is justifiable. If a test
or an assignment is missed for any reason, the
Achievement
of
curriculum
expectations in % form (as previously
described)
skills
for
effective
learning
Your “learning skills” will be assessed in 5
categories:

Works Independently

Teamwork

Organization

Work Habits

Initiative
of evaluation for that unit.
Late assignments will be subjected to a 10%
AND
2. Demonstrated
teacher may opt to give an alternative form
late penalty. If a student does not hand in an
assignment before all others have been
graded and retuned, a mark of zero will be
given. The student will be granted a second
opportunity, however, to earn a mark (less the
10% late penalty). A new date and assignment
modifications will be outlined by the teacher.
If the student fails to hand-in the assignment
by the second due date, the mark of zero will
remain.
Please return this sheet to Ms. Fuda TOMORROW!
This course handout explains the Ontario Ministry Curriculum for grade 12 Business Leadership.
Please read the outline and sign below.
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