GEB 2011 Intro to Business – U01 Fall 2015
RM: SIPA-125
Days: M: 2pm – 4.45pm
Dates: August 24, 2015 – December 12, 2015
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROFESSOR INFORMATION
Instructor:
Prof. Donald Roomes
Phone:
(305) 348-1074
Office:
MANGO Room 418 (MMC)
Fax:
(305) 348-6146
Office Hours:
By appointment; Wednesday: 3-4:30PM;
E-mail:
Blackboard mail is the acceptable mode of communication. My FIU email is for
emergencies only.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Is a career in business a good option for you? What expectations should you have of such a career?
Are there specific skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary as you prepare for success in this field?
These are just some of the questions that will be addressed in this course. Students will be provided
with a broad overview of the dynamic world of business. The intent is to expose you to how the
various functions of business – marketing, management and human resources, information systems
and operations, finance and accounting work in concert to enable business owners, management,
employees and customers reach their objectives. This course will also illustrate the behaviors
expected as a student (professionally, academically and ethically) as well as the expectations for
success in a career choice in this field. You will be exposed to related knowledge such as social
responsibility and civic learning, global business operations, and the challenges for business
operating within the constraints of the political, legal, economic, social and natural environments. It
is the hope that you will both enjoy this introductory course to business, as well as bring the right
attitude and application necessary to make this a successful learning adventure for you.
COURSE LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this course students will be able to:
1. Identify and understand the different functions of business, and how they
integrate in the business world.
2. Recognize how individual ethics, professionalism and integrity are associated
with success as a student of business, and how these affect financial and
corporate social responsibility in the business world.
3. Describe various challenges facing business economically, environmentally and
globally.
4. Classify different career options and clarify how individual actions, skills and
attitudes can impact these options.
5. Evaluate whether a career as an entrepreneur, small business owner or leader in
a non-profit organization meets your needs.
6. Explain how various memberships in student and professional organizations can
assist with developing personal skills, corporate business citizenship, and in
building a successful business career.
MAJOR & CURRICULUM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES TARGETED
This course crosses all business majors and thus no specific major objectives will be
stated. However the following objectives are targeted. As a result of taking this
course students will be able to increase their skills in:
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Written communication ability (class project)
Use of Information Technology (online assessments)
Critical Thinking (online assessments; in class assessment)
Global awareness (online assessments)
Ethical reasoning, (online assessments): and
Analytical skills (Resume Project; online assessments)
TEXTBOOK
Business Essentials (Loose leaf) Package, 10/E Prentice Hall 2015.
Ebert & Griffin;
ISBN- 978-0-1-3345531-1
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
The lecture format will be the main teaching methodology. Lectures will be
augmented various enhancing activities. For example, Guest Speakers will be
used to address relevant topics throughout the course. Students are encouraged
to be present at all these sessions as in most cases a brief online quiz will follow
these sessions. MyBizLAB exercises will be required from your online courses.
You will need to self-enroll into the MyBizLAB course following the link posted on
blackboard. There will be no make-ups on these quizzes).
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE PREREQUISITES
For more information about pre-requisites, click here
COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
Communication with me can be in person before or after class; or during my posted office
hours, and by appointment. You can also communicate by email (within Blackboard is the
preferred mode for better class management). However since this is a very large class you
should expect that I will require up to 72 hours to respond. If you need a faster turnaround
time please contact the department directly at 305 348-2791. Thanks for your cooperation.
DISABILITY NOTICE
If you have a disability and need assistance, please contact the Disability Resource Center
(University Park: GC190; 305-348-3532) (North Campus: WUC139, 305-919-5345). Upon
contact, the Disability Resource Center will review your request and contact your professors
or other personnel to make arrangements for appropriate modification and/or assistance.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This course will utilize multiple learning activities. These will include interactive lectures,
assessment checks, case discussions, class and chapter quizzes and a brief individual
project. All chapter quizzes will be online and taken through Blackboard. Feedback will
be immediate so that students will be able to track their progress throughout. The FINAL
Exam will be also given online during final exam week. Please check the FINAL EXAM
SCHEDULE to confirm.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
The University's policy on religious holidays as stated in the University Catalog and Student
Handbook will be followed in this class. Any student may request to be excused from class to
observe a religious holy day of his or her faith.
ASSURANCE OF LEARNING
The College of Business cares about the quality of your education. More on the College's
commitment to Assurance of Learning can be found at the following link:
http://businessonline.fiu.edu/course_addons/Learning_Commitment.pdf
RULES, POLICIES, AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
Assignments from the text and other resources are listed below for each class session.
Students are expected to pace their learning according to the posted course assignments.
It is expected that interactive learning and teaching will enrich the learning experience of all
students, and that each student will work in partnership with the professor to create a
positive learning experience for all. Student engagement is a necessary condition for an
effective learning experience, and includes contributions to debate and discussion (if any),
positive interactive learning with others, and an enthusiastic attitude towards inquiry.
Everyone is expected to be a positive contributor to the class learning community, and
students are expected to share the responsibility of teaching each other. ATTENDANCE AT
ALL LECTURES IS MANDATORY FOR SUCCESS. As noted earlier many of the quest
lectures will be followed with an online quiz due in blackboard no within twenty four hours
following the lecture.
Statement of Understanding between Professor and Student
Every student must respect the right of all to have an equitable opportunity to learn and
honestly demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, all students must adhere to a
standard of academic conduct, demonstrating respect for themselves, their fellow students,
and the educational mission of the University. As a student in the College of Business taking
this class:
 I will not represent someone else's work as my own
 I will not cheat, nor will I aid in another's cheating
 I will be honest in my academic endeavors
 I understand that if I am found responsible for academic misconduct, I will be subject
to the academic misconduct procedures and sanctions as outlined in the Student
Handbook
Failure to adhere to the guidelines stated above may result in one of the following:
Expulsion: Permanent separation of the student from the University, preventing readmission
to the institution. This sanction shall be recorded on the student's transcript.
Suspension: Temporary separation of the student from the University for a specific period of
time.
By taking this course I promise to adhere to FIU's Student Code of Academic Integrity. For
details on the policy and procedure click here.
NOTE: Intensive Auditing of the course will be conducted to prevent academic misconduct.
GRADING POLICY
Letter Grade
A
AB+
Range
95 – 100
90 – 94
86 – 89
B
BC+
C
CD
F
83 – 85
80 – 82
75 - 79
70 – 74
60 – 69
50 – 59
< 50
ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS
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Chapter Quizzes
Guest Lecture/class quizzes (quizzes/exercises)
Project
Final Exam
Attendance/MYBIZLAB
TOTAL
Weighting
45%
15%
10%
15%
15%
100%
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Students will:
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Be prompt and attend all classes
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Work on chapter quizzes online
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Work on Final exam - online
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Contact me in advance if a quiz or exam is to be missed on unavoidable work,
medical circumstances or other emergencies (full documentation will
be required)
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Work diligently on all assignments
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Read syllabus carefully
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Observe all other performance related expectations in the prior section.
COURSE CALENDAR
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY THEY WILL BE
COMMUNICATED WITH ADVANCE NOTICE. NOTE: ALL CHAPTER QUIZZES ARE DUE ON THE
FRIDAY FOLLOWING CLASS AT 11.59PM. THE FIRST TWO CHAPTER QUIZZES ARE DUE ON
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2015. MAKE SURE YOU OBTAIN YOUR BOOKS BY THEN AS THERE WILL
BE NO EXTENSIONS!!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
DATE
TASKS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE CLASS SESSION
Intro
Review the How to Get Started information located in the Course
Content on Blackboard
Week 1
Topic: Introduction to the course; US Business Environment
8-24
Reading: Module 1: Chapter 1/2
Complete practice quiz online (for practice only, not used in grade
calculation).
GUEST Lectures: Using FIU Library Resources – Librarian - Guest
lecture Quiz1 – Due: Wed 8/26/15 at 11.59pm.
Supports Learning Objectives: 1&2.
Topic: Chapters 2 Continued: Understanding Business Ethics
Week 2
8-31
READINGS: PREPARE CHAPTERS 2.
Quiz: Chapters 1 & 2 – Due: 9/4/15
Guest Speakers: Student Relations and Organizations. – Various
student leaders and organizations, Guest Speaker Quiz Due: 9/02/15
at 11.59pm
ENACTUS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Supports Learning Objectives: 2, & 3.
Topic: LABOR DAY! NO Monday classes!!
Entrepreneurship/Business ownership
Week 3
9-07
Readings: Module 1: Chapter 3.
Quiz: Chapters 3 – Online: Due Friday (9/11/15) at 11:59pm
Supports Learning Objectives:3
Topic: Global Context of Business; Student Organizations and
professional Development opportunities.
Week 4
9-14
Reading: Module 1: Chapter 4
Quiz: Chapters 4 – Online: Due Friday (9/18/15) at 11:59pm
Guest Speaker: Entrepreneur
Supports Learning Objectives:3
Topic: Business Management. IB Honors Society
Week 5
9-21
Readings: Module 2: Chapter 5)
Quiz: Chapter 5 – Online Due Friday (9/25/15) at 11.59pm
MYBIZLAB Video Quiz CH 5 – Due: 9/25/15
Guest Lecture: – IB Honor Society. Online Quiz if available due
9/23 at 11.59PM.
Supports Learning Objective: 6
Topic: Organizing the Business
Reading: Module 2: Chapter 6;
Quiz: Chapter 6 – Online Due Friday (10/02/15) at 11.59pm
Week 6
9-28
Guest Speakers: Preparing for a career in Business - CBA Career
Service and Business advisors. Guest Speaker Quiz: Due:
09/30/15 by 11.59PM
Supports Learning Objective: 1, 3 & 4.
Topic: Operations Management and Quality
Reading: Module 2: Chapter 7;
Quiz: Chapter 7 – Online Due Friday (10/09/15) at 11.59pm
Week 7
10-05
Guest Speaker: TQL – Jazmin Hunter
MYBIZLAB CH 7 Video Due: 10/09/15 by 11.59 PM
Supports Learning Objectives: 1,& 3.
Topic: Employee Behavior & Motivation; Leadership & Decision
Making
Week 8
10-12
Readings: Module 3: Chapter 8 & 9;
Quiz: Chapter 9 – Online Due Friday (10/16/15) at 11.59pm
No Chapter 8 Quiz
Guest Speaker: TBA
Supports Learning Objectives: 1 & 4.
Topic: Human Resources Management & Labor Relations
Readings: Module 3: Chapter 10;
Quiz: Chapter 10 – Online Due Friday (10/23/15) at 11.59pm
Week 9
Guest Speaker: Nutrition and the Workforce?
10-19
MYBIZLAB CH 10 Video Due: 10/23/15 by 11.59 PM
Supports Learning objectives: 1 & 4.
Week 10
10-26
Topic: Principles of Marketing
Readings: Module 4: Chapters 11 and 12;
Quizzes: Chapter 11, 12 – Online Due Friday (10/30/15) at 11.59pm
Guest Lecture Quiz: Due 10/28/15 at 11:59PM.
Guest Speaker: Prof. Tim Birrittella, Managing Customer Service &
Product Distribution, Marketing Dept., CBA, FIU.
Supports Learning Objectives: 1 & 3.
Topic: Distribution & Product Promotion
Week 11
11-02
Readings: Module 4: Chapter 13;
Quiz: Chapter 13 – Online Due Friday, 11/06/15 at 11.59pm
MYBIZLAB CH 13 Video Due: 11/06/15 by 11.59 PM
Guest Speaker: TBA?
Supports Learning Objectives: 1
Topic: Information Systems/Technology
Readings: Module 5: Chapter 14
Week 12
11-09
Guest Speaker: Department of Decision Sciences, CBA.
Class Quiz
No Chapter 14 Quiz.
Final Project Due:– Sunday 11/15/15 by 11.59: See instructions on
blackboard
Supports Learning Objectives: 1
Topic: Accountants and accounting information
Week 13
11-16
Readings: Module 5: Chapter 15;
No Chapter Quiz: Prepare for final
Guest Lecture Quiz – Due 11/18/15 at 11.59pm (or as announced
in class)
Guest Speaker: Accounting Department, CBA – TBA?
MYBIZLAB CH 15 Video quiz Due: 11/20/15 by 11.59 PM
Supports Learning Objectives: 1 & 2.
Topic: Money and Banking
Week 14
11-23
Readings: Module 6: Chapter 16
No Chapter 16 quiz – (Happy Thanksgiving everyone)!!
Supports Learning Objectives: 1 & 2.
Topic: Managing Finances (Final week of classes)
Readings: Module 6: Chapter 17,
Week 15
11-30
Guest Speaker: A Career in Finance - TBA
Guest Speaker quiz – Due 12/02/15 by 11.59PM (or as announced)
MYBIZLAB CH 17 Video Quiz Due: 12/04/15 by 11.59 PM
Supports Learning Objectives: 1 & 6.
Topic: Complete final exam on: chapters 15, 16, 17.
WEEK 16
12-07
FINAL EXAM AVAILABLE 12/07/15 AND CLOSES 12/09/15 AT
11.59PM. NO EXTENSIONS!! ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUPS!!!
TAKE THE FINAL. GOOD LUCK AND A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
SUPPORTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1, 2 AND 3.