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Introduction to Business

9.4.13. Introduction to Business. Unit 1 – what is business?. Objectives. Getting to know you Policies and Procedures Describe what business is Looking forward to Friday. Logistics. Topic & Assessment. Introduction to the course Syllabus , policies, expectations Getting to know you

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Introduction to Business

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  1. 9.4.13 Introduction to Business Unit 1 – what is business?

  2. Objectives • Getting to know you • Policies and Procedures • Describe what business is • Looking forward to Friday

  3. Logistics Topic & Assessment • Introduction to the course • Syllabus, policies, expectations • Getting to know you • Learning Target Sheet 1 • What is Business? • Idea Bounce – Looking Ahead

  4. Unit 1 - What is Business?DAY 1 • What is business? • Common Answers: • A job • A place people work • Making a living • Going about my… • But what is it really? • Turn to a neighbor and tell them what the word “business” means to you.

  5. What does “business” mean to you?

  6. Unit 1 - What is Business?DAY 1 • What is this class about? • Business – the traditional definition • a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade. • the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce. • Have you heard the phrase “the world of business”? • Tell those at your table when or how you’ve heard this phrase

  7. Unit 1 - What is Business?DAY 1 • What is this class about? • Business is… • A firm, enterprise, or organization (a place people work) • A place in which commerce happens (where trade happens) • An opportunity to lead others • A chance to follow what has already been done • An opportunity to create the change in the world that you want to see in the world • Listen as I read you something about where Business can take you

  8. Course Outline Unit 1 - What is Business? Unit 2 - The Future of Business & Technology Unit 3 - Business Communication Unit 4 - Entrepreneurship & Marketing Unit 5 - Management Practices Unit 6 – Finance Unit 7 - Ethics & Law Unit 8 - International Business Unit 9 - Career Exploration

  9. Idea Bounce & Looking Forward • On your own brainstorm a list (on paper or in your head) of words or images that come to mind when I say “leadership” • With a partner repeat this process and combine ideas • With your table group, do this again • When you’re done, write your ideas on the board • Look at what is on the board, are there any other ideas that come to you? If so, add them to the board…could be: • Ideas • Pictures • Questions • Clarifications

  10. Idea Bounce & Looking Forward • Why might leadership be a focus in a business class? • Take 3 minutes to write all you can on a piece of paper. • Friday! • I will not be here. Sorry… • You are going to be reading and learning more about leadership and working in groups. • Walkthrough under Course Materials, Units, Unit 1 – What is Business?

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