LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Business Department
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ONLINE
Summer 2016

Instructor:
Course No.:
CRN:
Credits:

Patty Boyle
BA 101
11094
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Office:
Office Hrs.:
Phone:
Email:

Bldg. 19 Rm. 253K

6-8 pm Monday and as scheduled*
541-913-7016
Boylep@lanecc.edu (Please use Moodle)

NOTES :
*1.
Instructor availability: During the Summer Term Im teaching one online section. I am available by
appointment and would be happy to set a time to meet. I will also have office hours on Monday evenings from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. unless otherwise announced. I will be traveling a few weeks this term and may hold office hours
electronically. In that case, I will be available by phone or in the moodle forums, but not in my office. The best
way to reach me is to send a note through the Moodle system or by texting me at the above phone number. I get
lots of spam in my regular e-mail account and your message may be missed. I try to check Moodle daily and will
get back to you no later than 2 days after I get the message. I also welcome calls and texts at the number above,
particularly if your question is urgent.
2.

Tips for success: Read this document and the course assignment schedule carefully. They contain
important policies you will want to know about for success in this course.
You must have regular and frequent access to a reliable computer with a reliable internet connection and
a working email account to participate in this course. Smart phones work for communication, but a
computer is needed for assignments.
Online communication with your classmates and your instructor are required and are essential for your
success in this course (see below).
Read the textbook chapters thoroughly and do assigned research and writing. Visit your course Connect
site and complete the online assignments.
Read and think about your course materials and assignment instructions, and keep up with assignment
and quiz deadlines.
Communicate regularly and respectfully with your instructor and other students.
Ask questions as needed and look for instructor feedback about your homework in your Moodle
assignment links.
Contact your instructor if you need help.

3.

Course Management: This course uses Moodle, a web-based program allowing registered students
to participate in the course using any computer connected with the Internet. Information about Lane distance
learning and a link to Moodle are available at http://www.lanecc.edu/distance/. You can also connect with
Moodle on Lanes main web page. If you are working on your own computer, you will want to bookmark the
Moodle page for easy access. The Moodle course site includes information about the required Connect web site.

4.

Communication: For success in this course, communication with your instructor and other students
is essential. You will be assigned to work as part of a team for a major course project, and you will be responsible
for regular communication with your teammates and for keeping them informed about changes in your email
address.
All communication in this course will be conducted in a professional and respectful manner.

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Be prepared to read and reply to email daily throughout the term. You probably will only need to e-mail
daily when a team project deadline is approaching but it is a good habit to get in to.
The quickest and most reliable way to communicate with your instructor is through Moodle system
above.
I read and reply to email typically very early in the morning (5-6 a.m.) and in the evenings after 8 p.m. I
also check e-mail and do the majority of the grading on the weekends and during office hours.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a survey course covering basic concepts and language of business, including the American economic
system, business ethics and social responsibility, international business, the role of technology and the internet;
organizational structures including the role of groups and teams and organizational culture; forms of business
ownership including entrepreneurship and franchising; and the functional areas of business including
management, marketing, accounting and finance, human resource management; and the legal environment.
Students will gain insight into the operations of business as well as practical experience with working on a team
by participating in a team project to investigate a business, analyze its business practices, and present their
findings in a report.
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Text: Business: A Changing World, 10th ed., Ferrell, Hirt, Ferrell. McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2016. ISBN
978-1-259-17939-6; Publishers textbook Web site: www.mhhe.com/ferrell10e
Used books: Earlier editions of the text can be used, though there are some differences.
Library borrowing: Copies of the textbook are available for two-hour in-library checkout at
Lanes campus library.
McGraw-Hill Connect: Access to the Connect web site is included with the purchase of a new
textbook from Lanes campus bookstore. If you purchase a used book, you will need to also
purchase Connect access from the campus bookstore or from the course Connect web site
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/p-boyle-summer-2016-crn11094. You can also
purchase a premium version which includes the e-book from the campus bookstore or the
Connect site.
Computer:
You will need a computer available with MS Word for preparing homework and with an
internet connection for communication and access to course online materials.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
After successful completion of this course you should be able to:
Describe the importance of the economic system in U.S. business environments
Describe the role of social responsibility and ethics in business and identify some business examples
Compare forms of business ownership and the role of entrepreneurship
Describe the importance of international business and information technology to todays businesses
Compare theories and strategies of business management, including human resources management and
operations management, and describe types of organizational structure and the role of successful teams
in business
Compare marketing strategies, including product, price, and promotion, and distribution methods
Explore opportunities for investment, finance, and international trade within the business environment
Work successfully as a member of a team to investigate and business and produce a team report
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to log in to the Moodle course site and the Connect web site as soon as possible during the
first week of classes, read the syllabus and other introductory course material, and keep up with deadlines and

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due dates for all assignments. Participation in course activities is required, including regular communication with
instructor and classmates.
Registered students who have not logged in to the Moodle site and completed the first assignment by Friday at
noon during the first week of classes will be dropped from the course. Students who do not complete the
coursework and who fail to drop the course by the college deadline will receive a grade of "F" for the course. If
you drop the course after the first week of the term, as a courtesy please notify your instructor.
HOMEWORK TIME
At least two hours per credit per week is normally needed for students to complete the assigned reading and
assignments for this class. More or less time may be needed depending upon weekly assignments and projects.
RESPECTFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Respectful communication is expected in this class. Lane Community College prohibits discrimination or
harassment of any kind. Anyone who feels they have encountered discrimination or harassment should inquire at
the Affirmative Action/Diversity/Equal Opportunity Department for information on their rights, options and
resources. Confidentiality for all parties is ensured to the extent possible and retaliation is prohibited.

If you wish to file an informal or formal complaint or an incident report, or you wish to discuss your concerns,
you may contact the Affirmative Action/Diversity/Equal Opportunity Department at 463-5801. AA/EO is located
at Bldg. 1 Rm. 122.
IMPORTANT DATES
June 20
July 5
Aug 29 September 4

Term begins
Holiday
Finals Week

Accessibility and Accommodations:

To request accommodations contact the Center for Accessible Resources at (541) 463-5150 or
AccessibleResources@lanecc.edu
Please be aware that any accessible tables and chairs in this room should remain available for
authorized students who find that standard classroom seating is not usable.

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GRADING AND EVALUATION POLICIES

GRADING
Students must earn a grade of C minus or better to pass this class. An incomplete or I grade is given only after a
conference with the instructor when a student has finished 75% of the course work with a passing grade and is unable to
complete the course due to circumstances beyond his/her control. A grade of NC will not be given to any student who has
turned in any assignment for a grade. Final course grade is based upon points earned in each category. A curve may be
applied to the following course grading scale.
Assignment
Course project
Quizzes
Homework

Percentages are approximate

40%
30%
30%

COURSE GRADING SCALE

100% - 98%

= A+

89% - 87%

= B+

79% - 77%

= C+

69% - 67%

= D+

97% - 93%

=A

86% - 83%

=B

76% - 73%

=C

66% - 63%

=D

92% - 90%

= A-

82% - 80%

= B-

72% - 70%

= C-

62% - 60%

= D-

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS all assignments are due each week by midnight on Sunday night except for the first
assignment of the term during week 1.
Homework consists of
reading the textbook chapters,
completing assignments on the course Connect site,
writing short papers to analyze current news articles.
Weekly due dates are listed on the course schedule. Homework assignments are submitted electronically through Connect or
on the course Moodle site. IMPORTANT: Look for instructor feedback on Moodle assignments in order to correct possible
errors for following weeks. Late homework assignments are will not be accepted regardless of circumstance. Please plan
ahead and submit your work well ahead of the deadline in order to avoid technical issues that may delay submission.
Documents are not accepted through email.
QUIZZES
Weekly quizzes are administered electronically on the Connect site and are graded automatically. Study terms for each quiz
are available in the quiz links on your Moodle course site. Quiz grades are available shortly after the quiz is due. There is no
makeup on missed quizzes and no allowance for late quizzes. A grade adjustment will be made at the end of the term to
allow for one missed quiz. Quizzes are due each week by midnight on Sunday night.
COURSE PROJECT
A team project is required for this course. Students work together in teams, in person, electronically or by telephone, to
research and analyze a local business and to produce a written team report based upon course topics studied during the term.
The project is completed in four phases, or steps. Project deadlines must be met, as there is no allowance for late projects.
PARTICIPATION
Active participation in course activities is expected. Participation in this online course is defined as keeping up with
textbook reading, weekly quizzes, and scheduled homework assignments; consistent communication with your instructor
and your teammates; participation in class activities; and contacting your instructor when you have problems or questions.
The team project includes a participation requirement.
INDEPENDENT WORK
Students are expected to communicate with other students about concepts, course content, and homework assignments and
to work together on assigned teams. However, each student is expected to do her or his own work. The consequences of
plagiarism or taking credit for assignments done entirely or substantially by another student will be a failing grade for the
course for any students involved on the assignments. No exceptions.

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