Business ESSENTIALS (Management)
Course Syllabus
Mr. Cameron Johnson
Phone: 770-521-7600 ext. 161
Johnson06@fulton.k12.ga.us
Room G127 Office G123
Description:
Business management helps students understand various management theories, basic management functions and their interrelationships, and the organization and competitive niche of a business. This course will help students build a strong knowledge base and develop management skills as they study the functions of management; organizational structures; human resources management; financial management; operations management; general management skills; marketing/competitive advantage; ethics; and government regulations and community involvement.
Evaluation:
Work Ethic 10%
Final Exam 15%
Tests / Quizzes 30%
Assignments / Notebook / Projects 45%
Fulton County grading:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
F = 0-69
Objectives:
The student will be able to…
►identify the functions of management, planning, and describe the budget process.
►explain how organization functions relate to goals, summarize an organizational structure, describe organizational authority and responsibility, and type of organizational structures.
►identify leadership qualities and styles.
►identify the factors of controlling/evaluating and decision making.
►read an organizational chart and discuss business ownership.
►understand how companies select, hire, train, evaluate, provide benefits for and terminate employees.
►relate the importance to sound financial management and a successful business.
►understand the importance of maintaining proper inventory levels for a business.
►use effective time management and communications techniques.
►develop an effective marketing plan for a product.
►explain why ethics are important in business.
►state the laws that concern businesses and ways business can make a difference in their communities.
►understand the role of leaders, teams, and customers in making proper decisions.
Methods of Instruction: Class lecture, question/answer, drill/application, audio-visual aids, student reports, and guest speakers
Materials:
Business Management Real World AP/Connect Textbook & Workbook
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
($49.50 & $13.98)
Classroom Rules:
Students are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations as stated in the Chattahoochee High School Student Handbook. Students are also expected to:
1. Be on time
2. Be prepared
3. Stay on task
4. Be respectful of oneself, others, and all classroom equipment
Makeup Work:
It is the student’s responsibility to approach the instructor about completing any makeup work. An excused absence should preferably be brought to my attention prior to the absence. The student will have as many days to turn in makeup work as s/he legitimately missed. For example, if a student misses 2 excused days, then upon their arrival s/he will have 2 days to complete the makeup work. Extended computer lab hours will be posted on the board at the beginning of every week. Appointments can be made with me to discuss these assignments.
Fulton County Recovery Policy:
Provision for Improving Grades
Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a lower or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.
Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.
Chattahoochee High School Guidelines:
Recovery is available to students with a curriculum grade below 74% after a minimum of two (2) major grades. The maximum grade a student can earn for a recovery activity is 70%. There will be only one recovery opportunity per failed major assignment or test. The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery. The student must initiate the process within (5) days of notification of a failing grade on a major assignment/test.
