BUS210 Foundations of Business / BUS/210 BUS 210 / (Week 1 to 9 Assignments Only, *NO DQs)

Week 1 CheckPoint

Business Models and Systems

Consider a local business whose services you frequently use. What are the main components of this company's business model?

Write a 200- to 300-word response describing the three components of the business system that comprise the local business you selected. Use Figure 1.2 on p. 11 of Introduction to Business as a reference.

Week 2 CheckPoint

Business Organization

Resource: Ch. 2 of Introduction to Business

Write a 200- to 300-word description of a business scenario, either real or fictional, that depicts each of the following forms of business organization:

·         Joint-stock company

·         Limited liability company

·         Partnership

·         Sole proprietorship

Week 2 Individual

Evolution of Business Presentation

Resource: Ch. 2 of Introduction to Business

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation describing the evolution of business.

Include information about the following points:

·         Feudalism

·         Mercantilism

·         Capitalism

·         Commerce

·         Property rights

·         The Industrial Revolution

Provide examples and appropriate visuals to illustrate each phase of business.

Include detailed speaker notes, a title slide, and an APA reference slide.

Week 3 CheckPoint

Code of Ethics

Resource: Ch. 5 of Introduction to Business

Imagine that you are starting your own company. What will be the ethical code of your company?

Write a 200- to 300-word ethical code of conduct listing the rules and principles that your company will use in decision-making.

Provide a brief explanation of why you selected each rule and principle.

Week 4 CheckPoint

Roles and Behaviors

Throughout this course, you examine various aspects of business by creating a fictional business. You use the business you created to explore how the different functions of business may affect a company.

Resource: Ch. 3 of Introduction to Business

Complete Appendix B by writing a paragraph explaining your fictional company.

Describe the main roles and behaviors of the entrepreneurs, managers, and employees your company might have.

Answer the following question after you have completed the table: What behaviors and attitudes should be cultivated in your organization?

Post Appendix B as an attachment.

Week 4 CheckPoint

Four Functions of Management

Resource: Ch. 3 of Introduction to Business

Review the four main functions of management, which are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, on pp. 78–82 of Introduction to Business.

Consider a time when you were tasked with management, such as in the workplace, at home, or coordinating a party.

Describe your event and categorize your actions under each of the four functions of management using Appendix C.

Post Appendix C as an attachment.

Week 4 Individual

SWOT Analysis

Resource: Ch. 3 of Introduction to Business

Select a sample business plan from the list your instructor provides.

Research your sample business plan at http://www.bplans.com/Sample_Business_Plans/.

Review the example on p. 97 of the text as a guide.

Conduct a SWOT analysis of the sample business plan you selected.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in APA format explaining the business plan you selected and your SWOT analysis discussing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the company you chose.

Post your paper as an attachment.

Week 5 CheckPoint

Contingency Theory of Leadership

Resource: Ch. 6 of Introduction to Business

Complete Appendix D by using figures 6.3 & 6.4 on pp. 182–183 as a guide. Base your answers on a real or hypothetical work environment.

Describe the components of the contingency theory of leadership as it applies to the work environment you selected. Conclude with your recommendation for the best leadership approach.

Post Appendix D as an attachment.

Week 6 CheckPoint

Motivation and Teams Case Study

Resource: Ch. 7 of Introduction to Business

Read the two case studies on pp. 233–236 of the text.

Answer the following in a 200- to 300-word response:

·         What motivation theories may be found in each case study?

·         Describe the theories found in each case study and cite specific examples.

·         What was each business owner’s approach to creating high-performing teams within their company?

Week 6 Individual

Job Fair Brochure

Continue to explore the hypothetical company you created in Week Four. You have set up a booth at the local job fair to generate interest in your new company and search for prospective employees.

Create a 1-page brochure describing your company's structure, business model, and culture.

Write a 500- to 750-word paper in APA format describing the structure, business model, and culture you selected. Provide justification for why you selected each element and explain how your choice may affect your business.

Post your brochure and paper as an attachment.

Week 7 CheckPoint

The Impact of HRM

Your manager has asked you to draft a proposal for improving the management of human resources in your company.

Resource: Ch. 13 of Introduction to Business

Describe the best ideas for improvement presented in the brainstorm session from the human resource improvement Discussion Question.

Select the best ideas from at least two of the different areas discussed. What are the different ways that changes to these areas would affect a business?

Explain your answer in a 200- to 300-word response.

Week 8 CheckPoint

IT Applications Presentation

Resource: Ch. 9 of Introduction to Business

Create a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation to teach your fellow students about the following IT applications:

·         Transaction processing systems

·         Knowledge management systems

·         Expert system and artificial intelligence

·         Enterprise resource planning systems

·         E-commerce systems

Include detailed speaker notes and examples.

Post your presentation as an attachment.

Week 8 CheckPoint

Hardware and Software Components

Resource: Ch. 9 of Introduction to Business

Complete the table in Appendix E by describing the uses of following hardware and software components:

·         Legacy systems

·         Mainframe computers

·         Microprocessors

·         PCs

·         Network computers

·         World Wide Web and the Internet

·         Wired and wireless broadband technology

·         PC software

·         Networking software

·         Computer security software

Post Appendix E as an attachment.

Week 8 Individual

Developing Good Business Sense

Resources: Ch. 12 of Introduction to Business

Read the Developing Good Business Sense activity on p. 394 of the text.

Answer Questions 1–4 from the activity in a 700- to 1,050-word paper in APA format.

Post your paper as an attachment.

Week 9 Final Project

Business Portfolio Presentation

Resource: Appendix A

Review the CheckPoints and assignments you completed throughout the course.

Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation of information about the fictional company you created in Week Four. You may use text, charts, tables, and visuals to detail the different areas of business found within your company.

Include information on the following topics:

·         Business organization

·         Potential legal or ethical issues

·         Business culture

·         Types of motivation

·         Human resource management

·         Technology

·         Operations and materials management

Include detailed speaker notes, a title slide, and an APA reference slide. 

Post your final presentation as a Microsoft® PowerPoint® attachment.