101 MGT

Instructor	Ms. Fatimah Abdulaziz Alshiha
Section	24160	43341
Class Hours	SUN 8 – 9 TUE 8-9 THU 8-9	SUN 10 – 11 TUE 10 – 11 THU 10 – 11
Classroom	A36	A39
Office Hours	SUN      9-10      11-12 TUE       9-10      11-12 THU       9-10      11-12
Office location	Building #3           Floor#2        Room#179
E-mail	[e-mail]

 

MGT 101 Business Essentials
Course Syllabus

The First Semester, 1436/1437h

 
 
Course DESCRIPTION:
The course introduces the student to the contemporary business world, the business of managing, people in organizations, the principles of marketing, managing information and financial issues.
Course Objectives:
This course is basically designed to orient the students to study of business, and management.  It is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• To familiarize students with the basic concepts of Business Administration
• To increase students' awareness of the importance of understanding management's concept to their careers as BM professionals and to their life in general.
• To enhance the student's ability in understanding diverse business operations.
• Discuss how businesses achieve success by demonstrating ethical behavior
• Explain the strategies for business success in the relationship era
• Demonstrate the use of empowerment in management
• Describe the elements of customer-driven marketing
• Discuss the basic elements of financial management and investing
• Finally, it is expected that the course would help the students to make a more informed choice while selecting their future educational path.

Course Effectiveness Matrix:

Course learning outcomes(CLO) Upon completion of the course the students will be able to:	Linked to program learning outcomes(PLO)	Teaching strategies	Assessment
Students will demonstrate the knowledge of business functional & Define concept and theories of management	LG 5 OB5.1	Lecturing Case analysis Lecture Tutorial	Mid-terms Quizzes Case studies
Students will demonstrate effective communication skills	LG1:OB1.1 &OB1.2	Lecture Tutorial Group discussions	Small business project
Students will employ interpersonal, team-building and leadership skills to manage businesses effectively& ability to work effectively with others	LG4:OB4.1&OB4.2	Group discussion & real situation cases Lecture presentation	Small business project & Participation, Assignment
Relate and compare marketing, financial and operational side of businesses	LG 2 OB2.2	Lecturing	Final assessment
Practice leadership styles, HR and ethical concepts of business organization and Decision Making steps.	LG 3 OB3.1	Class room discussion  real situation cases	Final assessment

 

 
To achieve the above mentioned objectives the following activities will take place:

1. Students will engage in bi-weekly discussion on integrative chapter skills sections to increase students' ability to operate in a team environment.
2. Students will use on-line resources referenced in the textbook and in PowerPoint Slides to explore business issues in popular cases.

Textbook:                                                   

• Ebert and Griffin. Business Essentials 10e, Prentice Hall, 2010
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  Activity
  Grade
  Description
  Participation
  And attendance
  5%
  Preparation is important. Students are expected to be willing to study and learn, being ready to answer questions when called upon, volunteering answer to questions or asking questions, and actively listening to the instructor and other class members.
  Quizzes
  5%
   Two quizzes will be announced a lecture in advance
  Exam1
  25%
  SUN    12\1\1437 - 25\10\2015    Chapters (1-5-2) (12:00-1:00pm).  
  Exam2
  25%
  SUN 10\2\1437 - 22\11\2015      Chapters (3-4-6) (12:00-1:00pm).
  Final
  40%
  Comprehensive
  Sum
  100%
   

   

   
  Examinations Date: : The examinations may consist of multiple choice, true/false, and essay questions which measure the ability to know and apply principles of good management. Make Up Exams are not permitted except in cases of verified emergencies or other special circumstances, and the burden of producing verification would be yours.  In such cases, you must still notify me at the earliest possible opportunity, and submit evidence to document the special circumstances (do not wait to be asked to do so).  Make Up Exams will be held on SUN 24\2\1437- 6\12\2015 covered all the chapters discussed in this semester.
   
   
  Business 101 First Semester 1436-1437h(2014-2015)

  Week	Date	Lecture topic and selected  In-Class Exercises	Chapter
  1		Registration Week
  1		Course introduction and overview
  2		Business Management	5
  3		Business environment	1
  4		Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	2
  5		Entrepreneurship, New Ventures and Business Ownership	3
  6		The Global Context of Business	4
  7		Organizing the Business	6
  8		Operations Management and Quality	7
  9		Employee Behavior and Motivation	8
  10		Leadership and Decision Making	9
  11		Human Resource Management and Labor Relations	10
  12		Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior	11
  13		Information Technology for Business	13
  14		The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information	14
  14		Managing Finances	16
  		FINAL EXAM

   

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