BUS 135 Introduction to Business Systems
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| Course: |
BUS 135 Introduction
to Business Systems, Franklin College Syllabus |
| Place: |
Villa #4 |
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10:30 - 11:15, M, W, F |
| Instructor: |
F. Patrick Butler, Ph.D. |
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Objective:
To study and discuss the concepts of business: (1) philosophy; (2)
internal functions (marketing, finance, human resources, production/ service, and
management); (3) external environments; (4) and future trends.
Methodology:
To employ various means of communication and activities to bring the
subject into focus. For example: lectures, seminars, videos, guest speakers, examinations,
presentations, writing assignments, etc. See websites for assistance:
www.businessresearchsources.com and text web site Powerweb: http://register.dushkin.com
use code on card in textbook.
Course
Policies: The Franklin College policies on academic functions and procedures
will be strictly adhered to…please carefully review the following: Attendance Policy
(see below), Grades and Grading Policy, Code of Conduct (specifically the Statement on
Cheating and Plagiarism) all found in the College Catalog.
-A-
Attendance: Excused
absences only.
 Three unexcused
absences will result in 10% reduction in final grade.
Six unexcused
absences will result in being dropped from the course.
-B-
Grades will be based on:
Mid-semester Exam: - 20%
Final Exam: - 30%
Presentation: - 25% (Handed out in class or on web site)
Participation: - 25% (attendance, in-class discussion/projects)
Total: - 100%
Note!! -
The student is responsible for all lecture material and reading all textbook assignments;
however, not all reading assignments will be covered in class. The professor will be using
his own material and selected parts of the text in his lectures.
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Textbook: Understanding Business.
Nichels, Mchugh, Mchugh 2002
Schedule of Activity
Introduction to Business Systems
| August |
27 |
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Course
introduction/advocacy
A: buy book, read
“Getting Ready” |
| August |
29 |
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Course
overview: Dean Zaneccia
A. continue reading “Getting Ready” |
| August F |
31 |
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Model of
Business Systems
A. Chapter 1, plus review lecture notes, begin presentation team
organization. |
| Septeber |
3 |
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Continue Business Model lecture;
presentation teams assignments
A. Chapters 1 and 2, plus review lecture notes. |
| Septeber |
5 |
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Environments,
Capitalism, Socialism and Communism
A. Chapters 2 and 3, plus review lecture notes for Monday. |
| Septeber F |
7 |
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Video
(Going International) or Case: TBA (To be announced)
A. Read article handed out in class for discussion on
Monday |
| Septeber |
10 |
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Global Markets
A. Chapters 3 and 4, plus review lecture notes. |
| Septeber |
12 |
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Ethics, Morals
and Values: Social Responsibility
A. Chapters 5 and 6 for Monday +
Bring in article on small business for Friday, Sep 14. |
| Septeber |
14 |
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Article
discussion |
| Septeber |
17 |
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Forms of
Ownership and Entrepreneurship
A. Chapter 7 |
| Septeber |
19 |
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Management,
Leadership and Empowerment
A. Chapter 8 for Monday + Bring in article on Leadership for Friday |
| Septeber F |
21 |
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Article
discussion |
| Septeber |
24 |
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Organizational
Behavior: A Systems Perspective
A. Chapter 9 |
| Septeber |
26 |
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Managing
Production and Operations
A. Chapter 10 for Monday. Case: For Friday: Bring in suggestions
For redesigning the Grotto; use diagrams and overheads |
| Septeber F |
28 |
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Discussion:
Grotto Case |
| Septeber |
12 |
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Ethics, Morals
and Values: Social Responsibility
A. Chapters 5 and 6 for Monday +
Bring in article on small business for Friday, Sep 14. |
| Septeber |
12 |
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Ethics, Morals
and Values: Social Responsibility
A. Chapters 5 and 6 for Monday +
Bring in article on small business for Friday, Sep 14. |
| Septeber |
12 |
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Ethics, Morals
and Values: Social Responsibility
A. Chapters 5 and 6 for Monday +
Bring in article on small business for Friday, Sep 14. |
| October |
1 |
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Motivation:
Students as Employees…as Clients
A. Chapter 11 |
| October |
3 |
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Human Resource
Management
A. Chapter 12 for Friday, plus article on “controversial
employees”
Meaning: sexually harassed, violent, drug users, child care situations, etc. |
| October F |
5 |
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Discussion
of controversial employees.
A. Chapter 13, 14, 15, 16 for Oct 6 - 11 |
| October |
10 |
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Marketing
continued. |
| October |
12 |
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Mid-Semester
Examination |
| October |
15-26 |
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Academic
Travel |
| October |
29 |
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Video:
Partnering…entering new markets |
| October |
31 |
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Review
of Presentation program. Submit presentation agendas Friday.
A. Chapter 17 for Monday |
| November |
2 |
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Presentation
team #1. |
| November |
5 |
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Information
Technology
A. Chapter 18 |
| November |
7 |
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Accounting
A. Chapter 19 for Monday |
| November F |
9 |
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Presentation
team #2. |
| November |
12 |
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Financial
Management
A. Chapter 20 |
| November |
14 |
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Securities
Market: Guest Speaker
A. Chapter 21 for Monday |
| November F |
16 |
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Presentation
team #3. |
| November |
19 |
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Financial
Institutions
A. Chapter 22 |
| November |
21 |
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Personal
Finances
A. Begin chapter reviews for final examination |
| November F |
23 |
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Presentation
team #4. |
| November |
26 |
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Business
Research Reference day at Library
A. Continue chapter reviews for final examination |
| November |
28 |
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Presentation
team #5. |
| November F |
30 |
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Video:
Making Globalization Succeed |
| December |
3 |
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Presentation
team #6. |
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Final
Examination Period |
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