10123-006 Kibler
Instructor: Marlo Kibler, MBA, Assistant Director of Scholarship and Fund Administration
Email: mkibler5@kent.edu
Office Phone: (330) 672-1420 or Cell: (216)280-7191
Office Hours: By appointment only
Communication: Please allow 24 hours for instructor responses to emails excluding weekends! You will most likely receive quick responses from me, but you cannot rely upon it. Please email me directly at the above email address - not through Blackboard Learn - if you desire a timely response. Be sure to check your KSU email and Blackboard Learn for communications from me at least every other day. FYI, due to FERPA regulations, I cannot communicate grades or course-related materials to non-KSU email addresses. It is your responsibility to communicate to me if you are going to be absent and or for you to make up any missed assignments or to get caught up on any classroom discussion missed. Class participation is a very important component to your being successful in this class and for your future business endeavors. From time to time, we will have guest speakers who have been gracious enough to volunteer their time and expertise to help to provide you some insight on what the world of business is all about. Therefore if you are not here to be able to ask questions and to engage in the discussions you cannot earn participation points. It is my expectation this class will not only be informational and interesting but fun and very collaborative. I am excited to be your instructor this semester! Let’s have an excellent class!
Required Textbooks:
M: BUSINESS 4the ed. with Custom Connect Plus Ferrell, Hirt, Ferrell
To get the best possible price for this text, you need to order directly from the Publisher (McGraw-Hill.) OR you can go to the Kent State University Bookstore (retail price will be higher). The ISBN# is 978007802315-6 for BUS 10123: M: BUSINESS with Custom Connect Plus 4th edition. You may be sent a copy of the Loose-leaf binder-ready book and the access code to Connect Plus or a bound book if available. Do not discard or misplace the access code.
This link http://shop.mheducation.com/mhshop/store/KENT/ is where you can purchase your textbook. You MUST cut and paste or re-type the URL exactly as it appears above into your browser. You cannot simply click on the URL above to make it work.
To place your order, you will need to establish an account and then make your purchase with a valid credit card. You can place your order at any time.
If you have any trouble, Customer Service for the Publisher may be reached between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday at: Telephone: 1 (877) 833-5524.
Exploring Business – Fall 2015 Bus 10123-006 CRN 11568 Kent State University College of Business Administration – Room BSA- 115 Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30-6:45 pm
Fall 2010
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Foster and promote a collaborative and engaging classroom environment to allow students to learn about the various disciplines that make up the business world
2) Student will be able to learn about various business practices and business perspectives from real world professionals and each other
3) Integrate the use of Top Hat technology to increase class participation and student engagement
4) Understand business and its impact and role in American society and across the globe
5) Enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills
6) Build foundation for subsequent business course work
7) Recognize importance of current events (local news, national news, world news etc.)
8) Recognize the effect politics and government has on business
COURSE ORGANIZATION: Class time will focus on practical application and reinforcement of the text material. This will be accomplished through the use of lectures, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, videos, guest speakers and online demonstrations. Class time will not simply be a rehash of the text material. All students are expected to have read the assigned chapters and complete the LearnSmart Exercises before class in order to be an active participant during class. All written assignments will be submitted via Blackboard Learn.
EXPECTATIONS: All students are expected to:
Attend class
Utilize the Top Hat system to increase learner engagement and class participation
Bring your laptop or tablet (i.e. i-pad, Samsung, etc.) to use with Top Hat program
Smart phones can be used for in-class participation for Top Hat use only
No texting in class
No talking on the phone in class
No sleeping in class
Arrive for class on time
Not cause disruptions during class
Participate in class discussions
Submit homework assignments by the assigned due dates – No exceptions! Unless pre-arranged with the instructor or with a certified physician’s note.
Conduct themselves as a business professional
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
All work related to this class is to be done individually! Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g., tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit. In addition, it is considered cheating when one cooperates with someone else in any such misrepresentation. The use of the intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense. It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or for the course. Repeat offenses may result in dismissal from the University.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
University policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must first verify your eligibility for classroom adjustments through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit http://www.kent.edu/sas/index.cfm for more information on registration procedures).
TOP HAT: (See Handouts)
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students have a responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes. You are advised to review your official class schedule (Using Student Tools on Flash Line) during the first two weeks of the semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section. Should you find an error in your class schedule, you have until Sunday, September 6, 2015 to correct the error. If registration errors are not corrected by this date and you continue to attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, you are advised now you will not receive a grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class for which you are not properly registered.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE:
Please note that the last day to drop this class is Sunday, November 1, 2015.
GRADING: (subject to minor modifications at the discretion of your instructor)
Learn Smart HW Assignments: 16 assignments 160 (10 points each)
Attendance 80
In Class Participation (Top Hat) 80
Tests: 4 tests 100 (25 points each)
Final Exam: 80
Total Points: 500
GRADING SCALE:
A 93% or greater (465-500) C+ 77% - 79.99% (385-399)
A- 90% - 92.99% (450-464) C 73% - 76.99% (365-384)
B+ 87% - 89.99% (435-449) C- 70% - 72.99% (350-364)
B 83% - 86.99% (415-434) D 60% - 69.99% (300-349)
B- 80% - 82.99% (400-414) F 0% - 59.99% (<299)
TESTS AND FINAL EXAM:
All tests will be administered in our classroom with the exceptions of students with Student Accessibility needs. Those students will be allowed to take their exam in the computer lab located on the 2nd floor of the College of Business Administration Building, Room A226 utilizing Blackboard. Students must check in with the Proctor, show his/her student or other acceptable photo ID before being allowed to take the exam. Students must know their Flashline ID and Password. Please coordinate with Ms. Kibler to get set up if you need it.
No make-up tests or exams will be permitted except in the event of a documented student illness, hospitalization or death of an immediate family member. Any test or exam taken after the prescribed exam periods is subject to a minimum markdown of 20%. No materials of any kind are permitted during an exam including translation dictionaries.
LEARNSMART CONNECT ASSIGNMENTS: These assignments are to help you prepare, understand and study for each Chapter. They are to be completed PRIOR to class discussion of the Chapter. These are not graded for accuracy. You receive your points for completion of the assignment.
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE: It is at the sole discretion to award up to 160 points total (80 points each) for superior class participation. Participation is not based strictly on attendance, but also upon the contribution to class discussion both verbally and with the use of Top Hat. Please note, you earn in-class attendance points AND class participation points they are graded separately after each class. If you leave class early and it has not been pre-arranged, you will lose points!
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you experience problems with Blackboard Learn which prevent you from submitting any work or assignment, you must contact the Instructor via the email address indicated above (not through Learn) PRIOR to the deadline to discuss alternative solutions. Problems with Blackboard Learn does not excuse late submissions.
KSU Helpdesk – http://www.kent.edu/is/helpdesk/index.cfm
Blackboard Learn Orientation – http://ondemand.blackboard.com
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS: Students will have several opportunities during the semester to receive extra credit for a total of 5 points each assignment not to exceed 30 points! ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to take advantage of completing the extra credit assignments to help you especially should you run into a rough patch later in the semester. It can only help you. Yes, it is more work but in the workplace they have a name for it: “Other duties as assigned”. The extra credit assignments will be told you during class. If you have a perfect score of 500 accumulated points, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM!
The schedule below is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week 1 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Aug. 31, 2015
Introduction to the Course and the Instructor
Review of the Syllabus
Student Completion of Course Expectation Form
Introduction to Connect
Introduction to McGraw Hill
Introduction of Top Hat
Purchase Textbook and Top Hat
Learn Smarts for Chapter 1-2 are now open and due September 13, 2015!
Review course material and familiarize yourself with Blackboard and Connect and Top Hat
McGraw Hill Reps to work with you
Read Chapter 1 and prepare for next class discussion.
Wednesday,
Sept.2, 2015
Review of Course Expectations
Chapter 1 – The Dynamics of Business/Economics
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Students will be able to answer questions in Top Hat.
Attendance will be taken in Top Hat from now on! Week 2 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Sept. 7, 2015
NO CLASS – Labor Day Holiday
Read Chapter 2 and prepare for next class discussion.
Wednesday,
Sept. 9, 2015
Chapter 2 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Top Hat Discussion and Review
Learn Smarts HW #1-2 – Due – September 13th due 11:59 pm EST.
Read chapter 3 and prepare for the next class discussion.
Week 3 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Sept. 14, 2015
Chapter 3 –Business in a Borderless World - International Business
In class activity
Top Hat Discussion and Review
Read chapter 4 and prepare for the next class discussion. – Guest Speaker to Be announced.
Learn Smarts HW #3-4 – Now open due September 27, 2015
Wednesday,
Sept. 16, 2015
Chapter 4 – Options for Organizing Business
Top Hat Discussion and Review
Read Chapter 4 and prepare for next class discussion
Week 4 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Review chapters 1-4 and prepare for exam
Monday,
Sept. 21, 2015
In class discussion – The impact of International Business
In class discussion - Getting Involved in International Business
Top Hat Discussion and Review
review next class.
Wednesday,
Sept. 23, 2015
Exam Review #1 Chapters 1-4
Top Hat Class Discussion/ Review
Read Chapter 5 and prepare for next class discussion.
Reminder: Learn Smart HW# 3-4 Due September 27th due 11:59 pm EST. Week 5 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Sept. 28, 2015
In Class -Exam #1 Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5 – Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising
Top Hat Class Discussion/Review
Read Chapter 6 and prepare for next class discussion.
Learn Smarts HW# 5-7 now open! – Due October 11, 2015
Wednesday,
Sept. 30, 2015
Chapter 6 – The Nature of Management
Top Hat Class Discussion/Review
Read Chapter 7 and prepare for next class discussion
Week 6 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Oct. 5, 2015
Chapter 7 – Organization, Teamwork and Communication
Teamwork Activity
Top Hat Review and Discussion
Read Chapter 8 and prepare for next class discussion
Learn Smarts 8-9 now open! – Due October 25, 2015
Wednesday,
Oct.7, 2015
Chapter 8 – Managing Service and Managing Operations
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Read Chapter 9 and prepare for next class discussion
Reminder: Learn Smarts HW 5-7 - Due today by 11:59 pm EST.
Week 7 Date Topics /Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Oct. 12, 2015
Chapter 9 – Motivating the Workforce
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Prepare for Exam Review next class and Discussion questions for review
Learn Smart HW- 10 is now open! – Due November 2, 2015 -11:59 pm EST
Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 2015
EXAM #2 Review
Chapters (5-7)
Review online study guide, your notes, past chapters and STUDY for Exam #2!
Read chapter 10 and prepare for next class discussion
Week 8 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Oct. 19, 2015
In Class – Exam #2, Chapters. 5-7
½ Chapter 10 Managing Human Resources
Complete Finish Learn Smarts 8-9 and work to complete Learn Smart HW#10.
Wednesday,
Oct. 21, 2015
½ Chapter10 –Managing Human Resources
Guest Speaker on Human Resources City of Canton
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Complete Learn Smart HW 8-9 - Due today by 11:59 pm EST.
Week 9 Date Topics/ Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Oct. 26, 2015
Guest Speaker – TBD
Complete Learn Smart HW #10 due October 27, 2015 -11:59 pm EST.
Read chapter 11 and prepare for next class discussion
Prepare for Exam Review and Discussion questions for review
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015
Chapter 11 – Customer Driven Marketing
Exam #3 Review Chapters (8-10)
Review online study guide, your notes, past chapters and STUDY for Exam #3!
Week 10 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 2, 2015
Exam #3 – In Class – Chapters 8-10
In class discussion: Importance of Distribution in a Marketing Strategy
In class discussion: The Promotion Mix
Top Hat Activity
Read Chapter 12 and prepare for next class discussion
Wednesday,
Nov. 4, 2015
Chapter 12 – Dimension of Marketing Strategy
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Complete Learn Smarts HW# 10-11 due November 8, 2015- 11:59 pm EST
Read Chapter 13 – Digital Marketing and Social Networking and prepare for next class discussion. Week 11 Date Topics/ Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 9, 2015
Guest Speaker – TBD
½ - Chapter 13 - Digital Marketing and Social Networking
Class Discussion: Digital Media’s Impact on Marketing
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Complete Learn Smarts HW#12-13 are now open! Due November 22, 2015- 11:59 pm EST
Wednesday,
Nov. 11, 2015
NO Class – Veterans Day
Complete LearnSmarts10-11 due November 8, 2015- 11:59 pm EST
Week 12 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 9, 2015
Chapter 13 – Digital Marketing and Social Networking
Top Hat Review
Start to review for upcoming exam
Wednesday,
Nov. 11, 2015
NO Class – Veterans Day
Online Exam #4 Review
Complete the Online Study Guide and STUDY for Exam 4
Week 13 Date Topics /Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 16, 2015
In Class -Exam #4 Review - Today
Chapters 11-13
Top Hat Review and Discussion
Complete Exam #4
Read Chapter 14 and prepare for next class discussion
Learn Smarts HW#14-16 Now Open due November 30, 2015.
Wednesday,
Nov. 18, 2015
Chapter 14 – Accounting and Financial
Top Hat Review and Discussion
Read Chapter 15 and prepare for next class discussion
Week 14 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 23, 2015
Chapter 15 – Money and the Financial System
Top Hat Discussion
Read Chapter 16 and prepare for next class discussion
Wednesday,
Nov. 25, 2015
NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING BREAK
NO HOMEWORK
Week 15 Date Topics/Agenda Deliverables (HW and Assignments)
Monday,
Nov. 30, 2015
Chapter 16 – Financial Management and Securities Markets
Top Hat Review/Discussion
Learn Smart HW #14 -16 due 11:59 pm tonight!
Wednesday,
Dec. 2, 2015
Final Exam Review
Top Hat Review and Discussion
Review to Prepare for Final Exam
Monday
December 7-11, 2015
FINAL EXAM – IN OUR CLASSROOM
FINAL EXAM – Date to be determined
