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    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business

    MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY


    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business Fall 2019
    Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adil ORAN
    Phone: 210-2041 Class Hours: MW 11:45-13:00 (G110)
    Office: H114 Office Hours: M 14:45-16:00, T 10:15-11:30
    WWW: http://adiloran.com/
    Email: [email protected] Email List: [email protected]

    Text: Bovee and Thill, Business in Action 8th global edition, Pearson, 2017.
    ISBN-9781292160634

    Course Description and Objectives:


    This course introduces the students to the areas of Business and familiarizes them with the
    terminology that they will need to develop into successful managers. Knowledge about the
    various areas and how they are linked are very important for all managers, regardless of which
    particular area they choose to specialize in. The students will also have a chance to develop a
    number of important business skills such as summarizing, analyzing and presenting material.
    Class participation is strongly encouraged as good public speaking abilities will be invaluable
    in your career and the class is a perfect place to sharpen your skills with a minimum of cost.

    Students completing this course will be able to answer questions like:


     What is a business?
     What is the importance of ethical behaviour and social responsibility?
     How does the global economy work?
     How do you start a business?
     What are the functions of management?
     What are the important points in the production of goods and services?
     How do companies manage their employees?
     How do companies market their products?
     What are the financing activities in companies?

    Class Preparation and Conduct:


    In addition to traditional lectures, participative learning techniques will be utilized.
    Students will be required to come to class with name cards (no smaller than 25cm) and
    place them on their desks so that I can read their names. They will be required to come
    to class having read the relevant material and take part in in-class assignments and
    discussions. Proper preparation for the class will significantly increase your understanding of
    the lecture and related subject. Questions are expected and encouraged.

    Grading:
    Mid-Term 1 25 points
    Mid-Term 2 25 points
    Final (Comprehensive) 30 points
    Class Participation and Assignments 20 points
    TOTAL 100 points
    BA1101 Fundamentals of Business

    Email list:
    You are required to join the email list for this course ([email protected]) in order
    to receive information about assignments, and the latest information concerning the course
    such as new resources, changes in dates, etc.

    Class Web Page:


    The web page will contain all of the class material, links to useful sites, link to the book’s
    webpage, assignments, class notes (ppt), and grades.

    Tentative Topics to be covered


    Developing a Business Mindset
    Understanding Basic Economics
    The Global Marketplace
    Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
    Forms of Ownership
    Entrepreneurship and Small-Business Ownership
    Management Roles, Functions, and Skills
    Organization and Teamwork
    Production Systems
    Employee Motivation
    Human Resources Management
    The Art and Science of Marketing
    Product and Pricing Strategies
    Distribution and Marketing Logistics
    Financial Information and Accounting Concepts
    Financial Management

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