COURSE SECTION INFORMATION

Centre for Business

School of Management

Business Concepts I (Master)

Professor: Ahsan Irshad
Course Code: BUS1038
Email:
ahsan.irshad@georgebrown.ca CRN: 16806-202101

Office: Online Academic Year: 2021-22

Pre-Requisite: None Term: 2021F

Academic Level: Diploma

Co-Requisite: None

Course Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course are the same as those listed in the approved
course outline available on Blackboard.

Section-Specific Learning Resources

The textbook for this course is the same as the one listed in the approved course
outline available on Blackboard.

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Evaluation System…

Student Evaluation System Assessment Tool: Description: % of

Category Final
(on Course Outline) Grade:
Quiz(zes)/Test(s) Test 1 Multiple Choice 20%
Questions from Chapters
1 to 4 of Textbook
Quiz(zes)/Test(s) Test 2 Multiple Choice 20%
Questions from Chapters
5 to 8 of Textbook
Quiz(zes)/Test(s) Test 3 Multiple Choice 20%
Questions from Chapters
9, 10, 16, 17 and
Appendix C of Textbook
Application of Theory Quiz(zes) and Early Alert Quiz Plus 25%
Assignments Other Quizzes and/or
Assignments
Application of Theory Discussion Board Weekly Blackboard 15%
Collaborative Discussion
Questions
TOTAL: 100%

Students will receive feedback and/or results of all tests and assignments within
two weeks of the due date except in unusual circumstances.

Learning Schedule / Topical Outline (subject to change with

notification)

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1  Course Overview  Introduction to  Blackboard
Course Logistics: , WileyPlus,
Blackboard, Course
WileyPlus, Outline
Evaluation System,
Group Formation,
etc.

 The Changing Face  Chapter 1  Discussion  1.5%

of Business of Board 1
 Operational Textbook
Differences in For-
Profit and Not-for-  Other
Profit Resources
Organizations. Provided by
 Three Types of Professor
Economic Systems
and how the
Factors of
Production are
Distributed/Used in
Each System.
 Brief History of
Business Eras in
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Canada.

 Trends Creating
Change in Today’s
Workplace/Business
Environment.

 Activity: How to  Handout

Find and Access with
George Brown  Finding and Using Important
College Resources GBC Resources. Web Links
and Services for GBC
Resources
and
Services

 Activity: Learning
Styles
 Appreciating  Handout
Different Learning Posted in
Styles. the Week 1
 Activity: Folder
Technology in
Business  Video
 Examining the Posted in
Impact of the Week 1
Technology in Folder
Business Today and
in the Future.
2  Business Ethics  Ethical and Social  Chapter 2  Discussion  1.5%
and Social Responsibility of Board 2
Responsibility Issues in Today’s Textbook
Business
Environment.  Other
 Strategies for Resources
Shaping Ethical Provided by
Behaviour in the Professor
Workplace.
 Responsibility of
Businesses Towards
all Stakeholders,
and the
Implications for
 Corporate Social Operations.  Video
Posted in
Responsibility:
 Examining Social the Week 2
Video Analysis
Responsibility Folder
Issues and their
Impact on Business
and Society.
 Soft Skill: Topic(s)
 Resources
to be selected by
and
Professor from a
Activities
list of topics
Provided by
provided
the
Professor

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based on
topic(s)
3  Economic  Introduction to  Chapter 3  Discussion  1.5%
Challenges Facing Micro and of the Board 3
Contemporary Macroeconomics. Textbook
Business  How Economic
Performance is  Other  Quiz 1  5%
Evaluated and Resources
Managed. Provided by
 Global Economic Professor
Challenges of the
21st Century.

 Examining the
Practical Aspect of  Video
the Demand and Posted in
 Activity: Demand Supply Concepts. the Week 3
and Supply Video Folder
Analysis

 Best Practices for

Test Preparation
 Soft Skill Topic(s): and Stress  Activities
Test Taking/Stress Management. Posted in
Management the Week 3
Strategies Folder

 Examining
 Activity: Learning Strategies for  Resources
Tips for Multiple Answering Multiple Posted in
Choice Tests Choice Questions. the Week 3
Folder

 Activity: Canadian  Comparing 2019  Resources

Economic Update and 2020 Economic Posted in
Outlook for Canada. the Week 3
Folder
4  Competing in  Importance of  Chapter 4  Discussion  1.5%
World Markets International Trade of Board 4
and the benefits of Textbook
Absolute and
Comparative  Other
Advantage. Resources
 Barriers to Provided by
International Trade Professor
and Strategies for
reducing them.
 Strategies for
Entering the
International
Market.
 How International
Trade is Measured.

 Soft Skill: Topic(s)

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to be selected by  Resources
Professor from a Provided by
list of topics Professor
provided based on
topic(s)
5  Test 1  Chapters 1, 2, 3  Test  Test 1  20%
and 4 of textbook. Review
Provided by
Professor

6  Forms of Business  What Small  Chapter 5  Discussion  1.5%

Ownership and Businesses are, and of Board 5
Organization their Contributions Textbook
to the Economy.
 Why Small
Businesses  Other  Assignment  10%
Sometimes Fail and Resources 1
Strategies/Assistan Provided by
ce to help them Professor
succeed.
 Franchising and
other Forms of
Business
Ownership.
 Strategies used by
Businesses to Join
Forces (mergers,
acquisitions and
 Starting Your Own joint ventures).
Business: The  Chapter 6
Entrepreneurship of
Alternative  Entrepreneurship Textbook
and its Benefits.
 Characteristics of  Other
Successful Resources
Strategies for Provided by
Starting a New Professor
Venture.
 How Organizations
Promote.
Intrapreneurship.
 Differences
between
Entrepreneurs,
Small Business
Owners and
Managers.
7  Management,  The Meaning of  Chapter 7  Discussion  1.5%
Leadership and the Management. of Board 6
Internal  The Role/Functions Textbook
Organization of Managers.
 Types of Planning  Other
and how Managers Resources
Make Decisions. Provided by
 Leadership Styles. Professor
 Corporate Culture
and Organizational

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Structures.

 Activity:  Examining
Leadership Leadership  Video
Qualities Qualities.
Posted in
the Week 7
Folder
 Soft Skill: Topic(s)
to be selected by

Professor’s
Professor from a
Resources
list of topics
based on
provided
soft skill
topic(s)
8 Intersession: Note: Students who have a concern with their academic standing in this course
should consult their instructor.
For information on withdrawing from this course without academic penalty, please
refer to the following for important academic dates:
http://www.georgebrown.ca/registernow/important-dates.aspx
9  Human Resource  The Role and  Chapter 8  Discussion  1.5%
Management: Responsibilities of of Board 7
From Recruitment Human Resource Textbook
to Labour Management.  Other
Relations  Employee Motivation Resources  Quiz 2  5%
Theories and Provided
Practice. by
 Issues in Labour- Professor
Management
Relations.

 HR Functions
Activity  Analyzing the  Video
Function of the HR Posted in
Manager. the Week
9 Folder
and Other
Professor’s
Resources

10  Test 2  Chapters 5, 6, 7 and  Test  Test 2  20%

8 of textbook. Review
Provided
by
Professor
11  Top Performance  Empowerment and  Chapter 9  Discussion  1.5%
through its benefits to of Board 8
Empowerment, Employees and Textbook
Teamwork, and Employers.
Communication  Team Characteristics  Other
and its Importance Resources
in the Workplace. Provided
 Types of Team by
Conflicts and Professor
Strategies for
Conflict Resolution.
 Activity: Handling
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Company Crises;  Identifying Crisis
The Case of Management  Video
Facebook Strategies. posted in
the Week
11 Folder
and
Additional
Resources
from the
Professor
12  Production and  The Importance of  Chapter  Discussion  1.5%
Operations Production in an 10 of Board 9
Management Organization. Textbook
 Types of Production
Processes and the
Role of Technology  Other
in each Process. Resources
 Factor’s Affecting Provided
Location Choice for by
Companies. Professor
 The Production
Manager’s Role and
the Importance of
Quality Control.

    
 Soft Skill: Topic(s)
to be selected by  Resources
Professor from a Provided
list of topics by
provided Professor

 A Practical
Explanation of
 Overview of Operations  Video
Operations Management with Posted in
Management Examples. the Week
12 Folder
and
Professor’s
Other
Resources
13  The Financial  Types of Securities.  Chapter  Discussion  1.5%
System  Financial Markets 16 Board 10
and Characteristics Textbook
of Major
Stock Exchanges.  Other
 The Canadian and Resources
Global Financial Provided
Systems. by
 The Role of the Bank Professor

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of Canada.

 Analyzing the
 Activity: The Value Benefits of
of Sports Investment in  Video
Franchises Sports Franchises. Posted in
the Week
13 Folder
and Other
Resources
from the
Professor

14  Financial  What ‘Finance’  Chapter

Management entails. 17 of  Quiz 3  5%
 The Role of the Textbook
Financial Manager.
 Sources of Funds for  Other
Businesses and Resources
Capital Structure Provided
issues. by
Professor

 Risk Management
 The Concept of Risk  Appendix
and Basic Risk C of
Management Textbook
Strategies. and Other
Resources
Provided
by the
Professor

 Activity: Course
Summary  Brief Summary of
Favourite Concepts  Activity
in the Course. Posted in
the Week
14 Folder

15  Test 3  Chapters 9, 10, 16,  Test  Test 3  20%

17 and Appendix C Review
of textbook. Provided
by
Professor

The policies for this course are the same as those listed in the approved course outline available on
Blackboard.

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