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BSNS 1050 – 01 BUSINESS AS A PROFESSION SYLLABUS

SEMESTER I – FALL 2007-2008 (2 CREDIT HO= URS)

 

PR= OFESSOR:    &n= bsp;         Michael D. Wiese and Jay Hochstetler

OF= FICE:            = ;          Hardacre Hall – Wiese:  Hardacre Hall  126

            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;           -Hochstetler:  Hardacre Hall 225

PHONE:            = ;          Wiese:  641-4365, Hochstetler:  641-4121

EMAIL:        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;  mdwiese@anderson.edu

            =             <= /span>        &= nbsp;       jjhochstetler@anderson.edu

 

WEBSITE: =             &nb= sp;     http://facultyweb.anderso= n.edu/~mdwiese/

 

CLASS:            = ;           TR 11:00-11:50, HARD 246 and HARTUNG 101 (Check syllabus for dates)

 

OFFICE HOURS:       Wiese:            MWF-9 to 11 with Friday at the Flagship

            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          TR- 1:30 to 3:00

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;  Hochstetler:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>   Mon. 4-6 pm at the Fla= gship, T/R 9-10 and 2:30-3:30, W/F 8:30-10:30

 

 

PURPOSE:

 

Business as a Profession is an introductory co= urse for students considering a major in the Falls School of Business. In-class discussions, simulations and writing assignments will provide students an i= dea of their options in the field of business. The course is an overview of the various functions of business and explores the implications of viewing busi= ness as a calling and/or vocation.

 

The purpose is to provide a high performance-learning environment to develop an understanding of: =

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(1)        The various functions = of business such as social responsibility, marketing, management, human resour= ces, developing products and services, the global environment, finance, accounti= ng, information and technology; and how they are part of the "fabric" of the business, and; therefore, must be understood within the greater context of = the business enterprise. 

(2)       A successful career in business need not be incompatible with Biblical teachi= ng. This course discusses how one can integrate faith and business and reach mu= tual success and growth.

 

 

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Collins, Karen (2008). Exploring Business. Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN: 978-0-13-236732-5.

 

RE= ADING THE ASSIGNED CHAPTERS OF THE TEXTBOOK IS REQUIRED.

YOU WILL DISCUSS ASSIGNED MATERIALS IN CLASS.

 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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1      =             An understanding of the functions and vocabula= ry of business in the American social and

econ= omic systems and an ability to apply this knowledge to given situations.

2.        An ability to examine the way businesses operate in the major functional areas= of production & operations, sales & marketing, accounting & financ= e, personnel and information systems and to apply some of these basic practice= s to given situations. 

3.         An understanding= of basic management philosophy in the context of the principles of service and= the importance of servant leadership in the business world.

 4. =        The ability to integrate these principles into a working, viable philosophy that will assist the

  &n= bsp;         student in maintaining his/her integrity within a chosen vocation/career. 

5.  =        A sense of involvement with the Falls School of Business faculty, clubs, and activities. 

6.         An understanding= of the Vision/Mission/Values and Ethos of the Falls School of Business.

 

  GRADE DERIVAT= ION:        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     

 

3 Exams @ 100 points each        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     300              =             &nb= sp;   

2 Speaker Reaction Papers @ = 50 points each     &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;    100

Service Paper        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           &= nbsp;               100

Quizzes and in-class activit= ies        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             =   &n= bsp;         75            

 

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;    575

 

GRADING SCALE:

  &n= bsp;         93%-100%      A&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       90%-92        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   A-

87%-89%        B+            =             &nb= sp;            =        83%-86%        B

80%-82%        B-            =             &nb= sp;            =         77%-79%        C+

73%-76            =             C=         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           70= %-72%        C-        &= nbsp;          

60% - 69%      D&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Below 60%      F<= o:p>

 

ATTENDANCE:

Two (2) absences will be excused; any absence beyond two will result in a grade penalty.

Some joint sessions will be = held in Hartung 101. Attendance is taken = at these classes, and you are required to attend. Our 1st joint = session is Tuesday, 9/18/07. We will adjourn at 11:45 a.m. to participate on the Business as a Profession Picnic (all BSNS 1050 students are welcome to atte= nd).

 

 SERVICE PAP= ER:

Service and volunteerism are important responsibilities of employees and managers. People are encouraged to participate in civic and charitable projects in order to give back to the community. Each student is required to find an appropriate serve project= in the community and spend at least two hours serving others.  It may be through Campus Ministrie= s, a student organization, your church or the charity/social service organizatio= n of your choice.  Additionally, in keeping with this philosophy, we will dedicate a class hour to a speaker or= speakers on the topic of service project s.  From the service experience and the class session, students will be = required to write a paper of at least 2 pages in following this format:<= /span>

·         Report on your service experience.  Share the “what, where, when” and reflect upon the experience.  What did you learn about yourself?=   What were the “lessons”= ; of the experience?

·         Explain your position on whether or not “= ;a service mentality” is connected to personal success in business.

·         Discuss what it means to you to be “salt= and light” in your own business career.

·         The paper must be typed, stapled and proofread. Learning how to write properly is part of the college experience, thus you = will be graded on proper use of the English language and content. =

 

REACTION PAPERS: 

Each student must complete and turn in a react= ion paper for two different guest speakers of your choice, for a total of two reaction papers. The paper must follow these guidelines:<= /p>

·= ;      =    Be at least two pages in length, typed & double-spaced, stapled and proofread

·= ;      =    Provide a short sum= mary (not more than one page) of the key points the speaker made and include:

o        Did the speaker say something that surprised, shocked or dismayed you?  Explain

o        What did the speaker say that left you with additional questions?

o        Did the speaker lea= ve you with a “gem” you think is well worth remembering?  If so, what?

o        Name 1-2 business principles you learned about business practices and the business world?

o        Did the speaker increase your interest in his/her area of business?  Why or why not?<= /p>

·= ;      =    Include the speaker’s topic as well as t= he speaker’s correctly-spelled = name

·= ;      =    <= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Book Antiqua";mso-f= areast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:Tahoma'>EACH PAPER IS DUE NO LATER T= HAN 1 WEEK AFTER THE SPEAKER’S PRESENTATION.

GENERAL OUTLINE OF COURSE:  (Subject to some variation as appropriate)

 

Date            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;   Topic        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;              Chapter<= /u>

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Tu= es, 9/4/07      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Syllabus review & introduction to Falls School of Business      = ;             <= /span>Ch. 1  

Th= urs, 9/6/07      &= nbsp;           The Foundations of Business   &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ; Ch. 1

 

Tu= es, 9/11/07      =             T= he Challenges of Starting a Business &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            Ch. 2

Th= urs, 9/13/07      =           The Challenges of Starting a Business &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;            Ch. 2

 

Tues, 9/18/07        &= nbsp;         Guest Speakers: Hartung 101 (General Business Topics)            =         n/a

            =             &nb= sp;            =      FSB Dean Terry Truitt, Freshman Experience Coordinator,

            =             &nb= sp;            =      Carolyn Caldwell, FSB Founder, Dr. Glenn Falls; a class

            =             &nb= sp;            =      GROUP PICNIC will follow – details forthcoming.

 

Th= urs, 9/20/07      =           Business Ethics & Social Responsibility &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =            Ch. 3

 

Tu= es, 9/25/07      =             B= usiness Ethics & Social Responsibility             &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           Ch. 3  

Th= urs, 9/27/07      =           Managing for Business Success    = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;         Ch. 4

 

Tu= es, 10/2/07      =             M= anaging for Business Success    = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;         Ch. 4

Thurs, 10/4/07        &= nbsp;         NO CLASS (FACULTY AT CBFA)

 

Tu= es, 10/9/07      =             <= b>Exam #1 (Chapters 1 – 4)  &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;              &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   1 – 4

Th= urs, 10/11/07      = ;        Recruiting, Motivating & Keeping Quality Employees&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = Ch. 5

 

Tu= es, 10/16/07      = ;          Guest Speaker: Hartung 101: Service Paper Required            =             &nb= sp;         n/a

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        Not-for-Profits and Corporate Citizens= hip (Haskett & TBD)

Th= urs, 10/18/07      = ;        Recruiting, Motivating & Keeping Quality Employees&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = Ch. 5

 

Tu= es, 10/23/07      = ;          Developing & Producing Goods and Services &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            = Ch. 6

Th= urs, 10/25/07      = ;        Developing and Producing Goods and Services  = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;        Ch. 6

  &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;  SERVICE PAPER DUE BY NOON

 

Tu= es, 10/30/07      = ;          Marketing: Providing Value to Customers  &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =      Ch. 7

Th= urs, 11/01/07      = ;        Guest Speaker: Hartung 101: Opportunities & Outcomes        &= nbsp;       n/a

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        SIFE, AMG, inVision – Wiese & Dulaney

 

Tu= es, 11/6/07       = ;           Market= ing:  Providing Value to Customers        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;          Ch. 7  

Th= urs, 11/8/07      =           Business in a Global Environment   &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;    Ch. 8

 

Date            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;   Topic        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;              Chapter<= /u>

 

Tu= es, 11/13/07      = ;          Guest Speaker: Hartung 101: Global Business            =             &nb= sp;            =          n/a

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;        Dr. Ken Armstrong – Tri-S and IB= I

Th= urs, 11/15/07      = ;        What is happening in business?  Cla= ss assignment and discussion

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Tu= es, 11/20/07      = ;          Guest Speaker: Entrepreneurship<= /o:p>

            =             &nb= sp;            =      Flagship, Business Incubator, Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Heberling<= /i>

Thurs, 11/22/07        &= nbsp;       NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING BREAK

 

Tu= es, 11/27/07     &n= bsp;          Exam #2 (Chapters 5 – 8)   =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =      5 – 8

Th= urs, 11/29/07      = ;        Role of Accounting in Business (last chance to turn in reaction paper)           Ch= . 9  

 

Tu= es, 12/4/07      =             R= ole of Accounting in Business               =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;          Ch. 9

Th= urs, 12/6/07      =           Managing Financial Resources    =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =          Ch. 10<= o:p>

 

Tu= es, 12/11/07      = ;          Managing Information & Technology  &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             C= h. 11

Th= urs, 12/13/07      = ;        Class Activity      &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;                  &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;  TBD

 

Monday, 12/17/07      = ; FINAL EXAM ~ @ 7:40 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.  =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            CH. 9 – 11

 

 

Ø EXAMS ARE GIVEN IN YOUR ORIGINAL CLASSROOMS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.=

Ø ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING, COPYING, PLAGIARISM, ETC.) ARE AGAINST AU AND FSB POLICY AND WILL RESULT IN SEVERE SANCTIONS.

Ø PORTFOLIO OF WORK: BEGIN COLLECTING GOOD, CLEAN COPIES OF YOUR ACADEMIC WORK TO BUILD= A PORTFOLIO YOU MAY USE IN YOUR CAREER PREPARATION PROCESS.=

Ø N= OTE:  Students with special needs that might affect class performance should notify the in= structor the first week of school so necessary arrangements can be made.<= /span>

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