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Foundations in Business

Foundations in Business. Foundations in Business – Fall 2014. Reason for Foundations in Business. Feedback from the Business Community Great students Excellent skills when they graduate Need to move “key fundamental” skills earlier in academic career .

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Foundations in Business

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  1. Foundations in Business Foundations in Business – Fall 2014

  2. Reason for Foundations in Business • Feedback from the Business Community • Great students • Excellent skills when they graduate • Need to move “key fundamental” skills earlier in academic career Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  3. The Candidate Skills/Qualities Employers Want Communication skills (verbal) 4.65 Technical skills 4.16 Strong work ethic 4.61 Organizational skills 4.05 Teamwork skills (works well with others) 4.59 Leadership skills 4.04 Analytical Skills 4.56 Self-confidence 3.96 Initiative 4.50Tactfulness 3.84 Problem-solving skills 4.48 Friendly/Outgoing personality 3.72 Communication skills (written) 4.48 Creativity 3.70 Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 4.40 Strategic planning skills 3.35 Computer skills 4.38 Entrepreneurial skills/Risk-taker 3.19 Flexibility/Adaptability 4.37 Sense of humor 2.99 Detail-oriented 4.18 1=not important 2=not very important 3=somewhat important 4=very important 5=extremely important Foundations in Business - Fall 2014 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2012

  4. Professionalism • Five Keys are: • Have pride in yourself and confidence in your abilities • Be excellent, do your best, and be your best • Achieve your full potential • Excel and be respected by others • Maximize your abilities, opportunities, and results • Integrity • Pride • Respect • Loyalty • Trust • Honesty • Being Truthful • Appearance • Being on Time • Being Diligent • Being Accountable • Being Responsible • Manners • Excellence • Confidentiality • Teamwork Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  5. Professionalism TCU and Neeley School Core Values: • Academic achievement •  Personal freedom and integrity •  The dignity and respect of the individual •  A heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service  MissionAt the Neeley School of Business, we are committed: • To develop ethical leaders with a global perspective   who help shape the business environment. • To develop and disseminate leading edge thought   in order to improve the practice of business. Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  6. Portfolios Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  7. Optimal Portfolio Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  8. Areas of Focus • Career / Interviewing • StrengthsQuest • Cover Letter • Resume • Interviews • Corporate Feedback Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  9. Areas of Focus • Communication Skills • Business Writing • Cover Letter & Resume • Citing Sources in Business Writing • Vision and Mission Statement • Business Memo • Thank You Letters • Business Plan • Annual Report • Presentations • Non-Verbal • Gender Differences Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  10. Areas of Focus • Foundations Business Simulation • Teamwork Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Analytical Skills • Flexibility / Adaptability • Context for semester assignments • Interdependence of business functional areas • Practical application of course material and theory Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  11. Areas of Focus • Business Basics • Networking • Excel Basic Skills • Ethics • Diversity Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  12. Accounting E-Business Supply and Value Chain Marketing Finance Entrepeneurial Management Appropriate for All Majors Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  13. Lecture and Outside Speakers Computer Simulation Variety Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  14. When All Else Fails…. Let Me Help!! Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  15. …Of Utmost Importance Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

  16. Syllabus Review Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

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