Research Paper for Business
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SyllabusWinter2020.docxBusiness 130: Introduction to Business
CRN #25037: MTWR 08:00 – 10:10
Winter 2020
Introduction to Business: Winter 2020
INSTRUCTOR: Levi Richard, DBA CLASSROOM: LB 207
CLASS HOURS: 3 Lecture Hours OFFICE LOCATION: LB 205
OFFICE PHONE: 626-857-4054
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 07:00am until 08:00am
DESCRIPTION:
This is a foundation course in business administration that includes such topics as finance and accounting, personnel, production, distribution, marketing and management.
OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Analyze the legal forms of business ownership in the United States and compare their respective characteristics through readings, lectures, discussions, exams, case studies, projects (group and individual) to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each form of ownership.
Discipline/Subject Area Specific Content Material
Understand the basic “4 Ps” (product, price, place, promotion) model for marketing products and services through readings, lectures, discussions, exams, case studies, projects (group and individual) to be able to recognize the components of marketing strategies and thus better understand how organizations market their products, services and ideas.
Understand the functions of management (including leadership, human resources, production) through readings, lectures, discussions, role playing, exams, case studies, projects (group and individual) to appreciate the structures of management and the day-to-day operations that confront organizations.
Community/Global Consciousness and Responsibility
Identify and understand the need for ethical behavior and social responsibility in the business arena through study of current events, case studies, videos, class discussions, and role playing to better appreciate the importance of ethical behavior in organizations and its impact on society.
Demonstrate understanding of the forces affecting trading in global markets and strategies for reaching the international marketplace through readings, lectures, discussions, exams, case studies, projects (group and individual) to better compete in the global marketplace.
Computation
Understand basic investment principals, financial institutions/markets, and financial management concepts, through readings, lectures, discussions, role problem solving, exams, case studies, and projects (group and individual) to prepare the student to make sound financial decisions in both their personal lives and in their businesses.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Business: Understanding Business, 12th Edition, Nickels, McGraw Hill
Publishing.
GRADING POLICY:
Participation 115 points 09%
Learn Smart Exercises 190 points 15%
Interactive Exercises 314 points 24%
Case Study 050 points 04%
Research Paper 300 points 24%
Exams 300 points 24%
1,269 total points
Final grade will be based on the number of points earned:
90 - 100% of total points = A 1,142 points
80 - 90% = B 1,015 points
70 - 80% = C 0,888 points
60 - 70% = D 0,761 points
Below 60% = F
Extra credit opportunity(s) may be made available.
In order to successfully pass this course students must complete all of the course requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that he/she completes and submits the assigned work by their deadline.
In the event that it becomes necessary for the student to withdraw from the course, they must withdraw by the drop deadline date (Check with the Admissions Office for this date). In order to drop the course, the student must submit the appropriate withdrawal form to Admissions. Any student enrolled in the course after that date will receive a letter grade for the course. The professor reserves the right to drop any student from the course at any time prior to the deadline. He will drop any student who has missed an excessive number of classes without sufficient justification or notice.
Please contact the professor if you have any special needs.
Participation (115 points: 23 x 5 points per session)
Students can earn up to 5 points for attending each class session and fully participating in the class activities. Students must arrive on time and stay for the duration of the session. All absences, for any reason, will count against you. The professor will not judge a legitimate absence from an illegitimate one.
Students cannot use their phones, tablets, or computers during class unless they are taking notes. Students who don’t comply with the rules will lose some or all of their participation points.
Learn Smart Exercises (190 points: 19 exercises):
McGraw-Hill Learn Smart adaptively assesses students' skill levels to determine which topics students have mastered and which require further practice. Then it delivers customized learning content based on their strengths and weakness. The result: students learn faster and more efficiently because they get the help they need, right when they need it - instead of getting stuck on lessons, or being continually frustrated with stalled progress.
Interactive Exercises (314 points: 19 exercises):
Students are required to complete interactive exercises that are within CONNECT. These exercises are of several varieties, such as drag “n” drop, time line, and strategy formation. There are at least three interactive exercises assigned each week.
Exams (3 exams totaling 300 points):
Exam 1 Chapters 01-06 100 points
Exam 2 Chapters 07-12 100 points
Exam 3 Chapters 13-16 & 18-20 100 points
Students are prohibited from using their cell phones during an exam. Students that leave the classroom during the exam must leave their cell phones in their backpack. There will not be any make-up exams.
Research Paper (300 points):
Students are required to write a six-page paper on one of the topics listed below. It must be double-spaced and APA formatted.
It is STRONGLY suggested that students attempt to submit their paper no later than the morning of the assignment due date (February 7, 2020). The professor has noticed that students who attempt to upload their paper between 9:30pm and 10:00pm that day increasingly experience a “technological reason” that causes them to miss the deadline. DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
The paper must meet college standards for grammar & content and be typed in Microsoft Word using 12-point font. It should include a discussion of the related concepts and its impact on individuals, managers, and organizations. In addition, it should mention the advantages and disadvantages of the concept/topic and apply them to any experiences that you have had.
The paper must be an original work that was written by the student. Students are prohibited from submitting a paper that was written for any other course. This rule applies to Introduction to Business, Introduction to Management, and the Elements of Marketing. It also applies to students who are repeating this class. They must select another topic.
In the planning and writing phase of the project, I recommend that students utilize the services of the “Writing Center.” The writing center is a place where students can get help with any phase of the writing project. It will provide help with the planning and organizing of the paper, creating and editing a draft, using APA formatting, citing sources, and completing the final draft. The center is located in PS 109. Contact them for their WINTER 2020 hours of operation. The paper must not contain plagiarized material. Anyone who plagiarizes material will receive a zero for the assignment.
According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to “plagiarize” means:
1) To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.
2) To use (another's production) without crediting the source.
3) To commit literary theft.
4) To present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.
The Research Paper must be written in the following format:
Title Page (1 page)
Body of Text (6 pages)
References (1 page)
REFERENCES: Students must have at least four sources and each source must be cited in the paper. One of the sources must be from peer-reviewed journal articles; one source can be your textbook (or any book); and the fourth source can be a non-peer reviewed magazine article from a magazine such as Time, Business Week, Forbes, etc. Students CANNOT use any websites, including www.wikipedia.com.
Video Case Assignment (50 points: 1 @ 50 points):
Students are required to watch the video and answer the questions posed. Analyze and address all of the relevant issues. Students that click into the case assignment will see a grading rubric that explains how the assignment will be evaluated. It will be evaluated on APA formatting, reflection, grammar, and spelling.
It is STRONGLY recommended that students attempt to upload their assignment one day prior to its due date. Sometimes there are technological glitches and this way you will have time to figure out what went wrong. Don’t email the case to the professor. And do not contact him right before the 10:00pm deadline and claim that “something is wrong with Canvas I can’t turn in my assignment”.
Extra Credit Case Assignments: (50 points: 2 @ 25 points each):
Students are required to watch the video and answer the questions posed. Analyze and address all of the relevant issues. Students that click into the case assignment will see a grading rubric that explains how the assignment will be evaluated. It will be evaluated on APA formatting, reflection, grammar, and spelling.
It is STRONGLY recommended that students attempt to upload their assignment one day prior to its due date. Sometimes there are technological glitches and this way you will have time to figure out what went wrong. Don’t email the case to the professor. And do not contact him right before the 10:00pm deadline and claim that “something is wrong with Canvas I can’t turn in my assignment”.
Miscellaneous Important Stuff:
All assignments are due by Friday at 10:00 pm and no late work will be accepted!
It is STRONGLY suggested that students attempt to submit their paper no later than the morning of the assignment due date (February 7, 2020). The professor has noticed that students who attempt to upload their paper between 9:30pm and 10:00pm that day increasingly experience a “technological reason” that causes them to miss the deadline. DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!
Do not create documents in Pages (MAC Program) or Google docs. The instructor can only open documents that have been created in “Microsoft Word”. Microsoft Word file extensions are one of two types: videocase.doc or videocase.docx.
It is expected that a work submitted for grading is original and not copied. Anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing material will receive a failing grade for that assignment and may be expelled from the course.
In-class rules:
Do not engage in private conversations in class. This practice is both distracting and unprofessional. Do not use your computer or cell phone in class unless you are using the device to take notes, and make sure that your cell phone is on vibrate. Also, do not sleep. Most students work, attend school, and have family responsibilities and it is understandable that they might be tired. The best solution is to stay home and rest.
Special Accommodations :
“If you have a disability documented by a physician or other appropriate professional and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact the DPSS office at (626) 914-8675.
Please discuss your accommodations with me during office hours or, after class and be sure to allow at least one week in order for the instructor to arrange appropriate classroom testing accommodations”.
Weekly Assignment Schedule
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Week 1a Homework |
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Due on 1/12/20 Learnsmart Chapter 1 |
Due on 1/12/20 Learnsmart Chapter 2 |
Due on 1/12/20 Learnsmart Chapter 3 |
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Week 1b Homework: Due 1/09/20 |
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Interactive Exercise #1 |
Interactive Exercise #2 |
Interactive Exercise #3 |
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Week 2a Homework |
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Due on 1/13/20 Learnsmart Chapter 4 |
Due on 1/14/20 Learnsmart Chapter 5 |
Due on 1/15/20 Learnsmart Chapter 6 |
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Week 2b Homework: Due 1/17/20 |
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Interactive Exercise #4 |
Interactive Exercise #5 |
Interactive Exercise #6 |
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Case Study: Dominos |
Exam #1: Chapters 1-6 |
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Week 3a Homework |
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Due on 1/21/20 Learnsmart Chapter 7 |
Due on 1/22/20 Learnsmart Chapter 8 |
Due on 1/23/20 Learnsmart Chapter 9 |
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Week 3b Homework: Due 1/24/20 |
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Interactive Exercise #7 |
Interactive Exercise #8 |
Interactive Exercise #9 |
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Extra Credit Case #1 |
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Week 4a Homework |
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Due on 1/27/20 Learnsmart Chapter 10 |
Due on 1/28/20 Learnsmart Chapter 11 |
Due on 1/29/20 Learnsmart Chapter 12 |
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Week 4b Homework: Due 1/31/20 |
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Interactive Exercise #10 |
Interactive Exercise #11 |
Interactive Exercise #12 |
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Exam #2: Chapters 7-12 |
Extra Credit Case #2 |
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Week 5a Homework |
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Due on 2/03/20 Learnsmart Chapter 13 |
Due on 2/04/20 Learnsmart Chapter 14 |
Due on 2/05/20 Learnsmart Chapter 15 |
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Due on 2/06/20 Learnsmart Chapter 16 |
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Week 5b Homework: Due 2/07/20 |
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Interactive Exercise #13 |
Interactive Exercise #14 |
Interactive Exercise #15 |
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Interactive Exercise #16 |
Research Paper |
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