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F2021 Bus108-01 Introduction to Business

Segment One - The OPEN: 

Review the Test #One

In this course, students will be introduced to business in Canada, focusing on introductory topics for those interested in employment in a business management role. Topics of study will include the relationships between the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations within an organization, business ethics and social responsibility, management concepts and practices, and an exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit

Course Learning Outcomes:

6.0 Outline the functional areas of a business and their inter-relationships

6.1 Describe how the main functions of a business are inter-related [e.g. Human Resources, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Sales]

6.2 Demonstrate an ability to correctly use software and technologies that facilitate the communication of ideas within and outside an organization

Review & Discuss Test One...

Was it really that difficult? Tell me why?

Segment Two: Reading Assignment

Refer to our course textbook: Understanding Canadian Business. Tenth Canadian edition.  Nickels/McHugh/Cossa/Stevens. Business Trends - Read pages 60 - 66 only.

Refer to Figure A.5 - When information Technology alters the workplace:

In Figure A.5 you will see two columns: Managers Must & Workers Must.  For this assignment, I need you to rearrange the four statements in each column, in their order of urgency/importance according to your personal beliefs.  Once you have rearranged them; tell me why you rated them that way?  My expectation is that we won't have a true consensus within the class, but we could well see a trend.

Send them to me, in a word document, no later than 4pm today, November 2nd, 2021.  Please ensure that you enter "Information Technology" in the subject line of the email.