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Course Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 2014-2015 Mrs. Incardona Extension 781 [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Business will introduce students to the world of business and help prepare them for the economic roles of consumer, worker, and citizen. This course will serve as a background for understanding the private enterprise system, assist you with consumer decision making, preparing you for future employment, and help you effectively perform your responsibilities as a citizen. In addition, students will complete several projects applying the concepts taught in the course. All students enrolled in the course are eligible for participation in the Distributive Education Clubs of America.

GENERAL COURSE COVERAGE A. The Economic Environment B. Business Organizations C. Business in the Global Economy D. Government and Business E. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management F. Consumers in the Global Economy G. Business Operations and Technology H. Product and Business Operations

RESOURCE TEXT Principles of Business 8e, Les Dlabay ISBN-13: 978-1-111-42694-1

MATERIALS NEEDED All students must bring a folder, notebook, textbook and a pen or pencil to class

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Current newspaper,magazines and online business articles and assigned reading.

CLASSROOM RULES AND POLICIES DO DON’T R – Rules of the Class/Lab are followed Do not bring food or drink to class E- Equally- How everyone is treated Do not leave the classroom without a pass and signing out S-Security – In an emergency follow directions Do not bring HATS, IPODS, CELL PHONES, given to class P – Politeness at all times Do not use offensive language E – Enthusiasm about lessons Do not play GAMES on the computer C – Courteous to each other and visitors Do not line up at the door to leave T – Timely – Complete all projects in a timely fashion

GRADING POLICY

Your grade in this class will be assessed using a point system. Assignments will be worth different points depending on the difficulty level of the assignment and then averaged together using a total point system.

Components Points

 Homework 100  Class work 100  Quizzes: 200  Tests 200  Projects/Presentations: 300  Class participation: 100

 Per LRHS policy, departmental quarterly examinations = 20% of your final class grade

Extra help is Wednesday in room 412 from 2:35-3:30 but you can request another time if needed. You are welcome to come any time, but must inform me ahead of time (that day in class is sufficient).