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Welcome to Introduction to Business. This is a fun and challenging course in which we will cover the broad topic of Business. This information is critical for all people as all aspects of our daily life involve some form of business, whether it’s our work, academic life, family, or the people we interact with. I hope you find this course as interesting as I did when I took it many years ago as a business major.

Course Description:

A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policy and practices within the U.S. and a global society.  Demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design; leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices; marketing; organizational communication; technology; entrepreneurship; legal, accounting, financial practices; the stock and securities market; and therefore affect a business’ ability to achieve its organizational goals.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Compare and contrast the rolls, relationships and effects of small and large businesses on society and the environment.
  • Assess local, national and global regulatory and competitive environments and develop operational strategies.
  • Compare start-up and growth strategies for management of human, financial and operational resources.

 

GRADES:

A+

>=97

B+

>=87

C+

>=77

D

>=67

F

<60

A

>=93

B

>=83

C

>=70

D

>=63

 

 

A-

>=90

B-

>=80

Chaffey College does not issue C- grades

D-

>=60

 

 
      Your course grades will be recorded on Canvas. Please check it regularly for course

Course Content:

Textbook:

Great news: your textbook for this class is available for free online!

Introduction to Business from OpenStax, ISBN-10: 1-947172-55-7

You have several options to obtain this book:

You can use whichever formats you want.

Web view is recommended -- the responsive design works seamlessly on any device.

 

Important Notes:

  • All first week assignments need to be completed and submitted by the due date to avoid possibly being dropped from the class.
  • Any student needing accommodations should inform the instructor. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the DPS center early so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.
  • Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will result in a failing grade on the assignment. Using someone else's ideas or phrasing and representing those ideas or phrasing as our own, either on purpose or through carelessness, is a serious offense known as plagiarism. Please see the Chaffey College handbook for policies regarding plagiarism, harassment, etc. 

CHAFFEY COLLEGE RESOURCES:

Business & Applied Technology Department (http://www.chaffey.edu/bat)

The school of business and applied technology welcomes you! Business & Applied Technology is where you come for a wide array of classes ranging from accounting to real estate, including such diverse areas as computer information systems and fire technology. We also offer classes in automotive technology and aviation maintenance technology. Our instructors are skilled educators, professionals in their areas of expertise, and are committed to helping students reach their potential, whether that is employment or transfer to other colleges for further study.


Student Success Centers

Chaffey College has created a network of Student Success Centers – offering free tutorials, workshops, learning groups, directed learning activities, and computer/resources access – to assist students in their academic development and success.

Chino Campus Success Center                                                     

Multidisciplinary Success Center                                     (CHMB-145) 909-652-8150

Fontana Campus Success Center                                                 

Multidisciplinary Success Center                                     (FNFC-122) 909-652-7408

Rancho Campus Success Centers                                                

                Language Success Center                                                  (BEB-101) 909-652-6907/652-6820              

Math Success Center                                                          (Math-121) 909-652-6452

Multidisciplinary Success Center                                     (Library) 909-652-6932

A current Chaffey College photo ID card is required for all Success Center services. Walk-ins are welcome, and advanced appointments are available for most services. Call the centers or consult the college website at www.chaffey.edu/success/ for more information. Online appointments: https://chaffey.mywconline.com/

Free Money! (AKA Foundation) http://www.chaffey.edu/foundation/scholarships/list.shtml

Each year, the Chaffey College Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students. In 2013-2014 the Chaffey College  Foundation awarded nearly 1,000 scholarships, totaling $451,080. The scholarships ranged from $25 to $10,000 with an average of about $500 per award. Unless you are Paris Hilton, apply for the scholarships!

How to apply for a Foundation Scholarship Application:

  1. Visit chaffey.edu/scholarships to access our scholarship application link. You will be directed to the electronic application form.
    2. Complete the application entirely on the directed link and submit electronically.
  2. Check your panther email two to three weeks after the application deadline for award notification.

EOPS, CARE, Foster Youth, and AB540
https://www.chaffey.edu/eops
                Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is designed to ensure student retention and success through academic support and financial assistance for eligible students. Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is a program that serves a limited number of EOPS students who are single heads of household parents. It provides additional support services beyond those available through EOPS. The ultimate goal is completion of a certificate program, an associate degree, and/or transfer to a four-year college. Call (909) 652-6345 for more information. 

 

Career Center -- NEED A JOB???
Chaffey is ALWAYS hiring! Go the career center for work! 
Also a great place to create your LinkedIn account! (it's free!) 

The Career Center helps Chaffey College students find meaningful careers. The program offers career counseling, career assessments, résumé assistance, interviewing skills preparation, job referrals, student employment, and career related workshops.  The Career Center is located on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus in MACC-203.  Please call (909) 652-6511 for more information.

Disability Programs & Services
Chaffey College’s Disabled Students Programs and Services, or DPS, serves an estimated 1500 students across all Chaffey campuses. DPS serves students with physical, learning, and psychological/psychiatric disabilities by providing accommodations based on the type of disability and verifying documentation. Services include academic counseling, disability related counseling and referral for community resources, test accommodations, tram services, adapted computer lab, assistive technology training, assessment, and equipment loan. (909) 652-6379. 

CalWorks

The CalWORKs Program at Chaffey College assists students who receive cash aid and are required to participate in Welfare-to-Work/GAIN programs. Students must be either enrolled, or plan to enroll in an academic program at Chaffey College and must be receiving cash aid for themselves as well as for their child/children. We provide educational planning services to students and collaborate with the San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department (TAD), Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), and Riverside County DPSS to help students meet their Welfare-to-Work/GAIN requirements. Students meet with a counselor for completion of required documents (Individual Education Plans, training verifications for child care approval, attendance, progress reports, book requests, etc.) as well as for regular progress checks.  CalWORKs counselors trained in Welfare-to-Work legislative requirements meet with each student individually to address barriers to academic success and provide resources and referrals as appropriate.

Counseling Department

                The Counseling Department provides career, academic, and personal counseling to assist students in successfully completing their educational goals.  Services include orientation, assessment, comprehensive educational planning, graduation applications, external transcript evaluations and prerequisite verifications, educational planning workshops, college success and career exploration courses, specialized programs such as AMAN/AWOMAN, Puente, and Opening Doors to Excellence.  The department is located in the lower north lobby of the Student Services Administration building.  Counseling services are also provided at the Chino and Fontana campuses. (909) 652-6200

Faculty Advisors

Faculty Advisors provide the opportunity for students to obtain valuable major and career information regarding their chosen field of study. Faculty Advisors are located in various locations across Chaffey College’s campuses.

GPS Centers

The Guiding Panthers to Success centers (GPS) provide new and returning Chaffey College students with assistance in registration, unit load planning, logging in and utilization of MyChaffeyView, campus resources, as well as the development and creation of Abbreviated Education Plans (first year course recommendations). Our current Chaffey College students can also visit the GPS center to check progress on academic goals through an online tool known as “Degree Audit.” Many services are provided on a walk-in basis.              

Rancho GPS: VSS-111                       Chino GPS: CHMB-240    Fontana GPS: FNFC-121

Honors Program

The Honors Program provides an intellectual and cultural community for students at Chaffey College. Program benefits include smaller classes, creative and challenging coursework, academic enrichment activities, and scholarships. Students also have opportunities to present research at scholarly conferences, build social responsibility through community service, and receive ongoing personalized academic advisement as well as support during the transfer process. Students who complete the Honors Program may take advantage of our transfer agreements with prestigious institutions like UCLA. Visit http:///www.chaffey.edu/honors or SSA-122 for more information and admission requirements.

One Book, One College                                                

The One Book, One College Committee strives to create a community of readers across the curriculum at Chaffey College and within the communities it serves. Each year, the committee selects a college book and creates a diverse series of related events. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enrich their educational experience at Chaffey. http://www.chaffey.edu/collegebook/index.shtml

 

Chaffey College Student Health Services

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES

 

Location:              RANCHO CAMPUS MACC 202

Monday-Friday,

Please call to schedule appointment Phone: (909) 652-6331

¨Depression ¨Anxiety ¨Stress Management ¨Drugs & Alcohol ¨Self-esteem ¨Anger Management

Counseling sessions are included in the health fee paid at registration for ALL students currently enrolled in credit classes during the fall semester at Chaffey College. You must bring Student I.D. card with your current registration receipt to appointment.

 

Transfer Center

The Transfer Center is located in SSA 120 on the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. We are open Monday and Thursday from 7:30am to 7:00pm; Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30am-4:30pm and Friday, 7:30am-2:00pm. Transfer services are also available at Fontana on Monday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30pm and at Chino on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4:00pm. Call us at (909) 652-6233 or visit the website at www.chaffey.edu/transfer.

 

Veterans and Eligible Family Members

Chaffey College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is dedicated to assisting veterans and eligible family members in achieving their educational goals efficiently and without impediments. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at (909) 652-6235 or vrc.staff@chaffey.edu for information regarding educational benefits and opportunities. The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is located in AD-125 on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus.

 

Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art

The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art serves as a learning lab featuring temporary exhibitions of innovative contemporary art throughout the year. Exhibitions and programming are organized with our students in mind in order to augment their academic experience by complementing the college’s curricula and broadening the understanding of contemporary art. Our exhibitions allow visitors to see and experience a variety of contemporary artistic practices that examine timely and relevant topics. http://www.chaffey.edu/wignall/exhibitions.shtml

 

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