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La Trobe Business School Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS [BUS1BUF]

Subject Learning Guide SEMESTER 1 2014 Subject Coordinator: Nicole El Haber Instance Coordinators: Bendigo: Cindy Taylor and Phil Trebilcock Mildura: Jeremy Seward Albury-Wodonga: Neville Bell Shepparton: Phil Trebilcock

Table of Contents SUBJECT DETAILS

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GENERAL DETAILS ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS STAFF CONTACTS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) FACULTY GRADUATE CAPABILITIES LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

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SCHEDULE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES

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SESSION PLAN LEARNING ACTIVITY DETAILS TIMETABLE DETAILS STUDENT LEARNING LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) LIBRARY STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

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ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK DETAILS

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ASSESSMENT TASK ONE: QUIZZES ASSESSMENT TASK TWO: INDIVIDUAL MARKETING REPORT ASSESSMENT TASK THREE (PARTS A AND B) : SOCIAL ACTION PLAN REPORT AND PRESENTATION DETAILED GRADING CRITERIA ASSESSMENT TASK 2 DETAILED GRADING CRITERIA ASSESSMENT TASK 3A DETAILED GRADING CRITERIA ASSESSMENT TASK 3B

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY SPECIAL CONSIDERATION EXTENSIONS, LATE SUBMISSIONS AND PENALTIES RULES - FACULTY/SCHOOL/DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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Subject Details GENERAL DETAILS Subject Code:

BUS1BUF

Subject Title:

Business Foundations

Teaching Period:

Semester 1

Location(s):

Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton

Credit Points:

15CP

Mode:

Blended mode

Level:

Undergraduate

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites:

N/A

Co-requisites:

N/A

Incompatibles:

N/A

Assumed Skills & Knowledge:

N/A

Special Study Requirements:

N/A

STAFF CONTACTS Role Subject Coordinator

Campus Melbourne

Name Nicole El Haber

Email [email protected]

Telephone 9479 3128

Room SS210

Instance Coordinator

Bendigo

Cindy Taylor

[email protected]

5444 7251

BUS245

Instance Coordinator

Bendigo

Phil Trebilcock

[email protected]

5444 7264

BUS152

Instance Coordinator

Mildura

Jeremy Seward

[email protected]

5051 4006

29DEI01

Instance Coordinator

Albury-Wodonga

Neville Bell

[email protected]

02 6024 9843

AW 4251

Instance Coordinator

Shepparton

Phil Trebilcock

[email protected]

5444 7264

BUS152

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION This subject will introduce students to how businesses operate today and in the future. Students will engage actively with current business issues, focusing particularly on the impact of external and internal environments on businesses and individuals. In addition, this subject is designed to develop students' critical thinking and creative problem solving with a particular focus on management, marketing and human resource practices. Students will also examine and resolve contemporary social issues drawn from various organisational and cultural contexts. SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to: 1

Research and evaluate an existing business; define its internal and external environments and identify a strategy to best align the business internal capabilities with its external opportunities.

2

Research, define and argue a business case to justify a new product.

3

Demonstrate and justify the use of management skills to solve a contemporary social problem in a dynamic environment.

4

Communicate effectively through professional oral presentations.

5

Communicate effectively through structured written argument in a professional report format.

6

Search for, locate and evaluate discipline specific information

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Demonstrate and reflect on personal views and have an openness to the perspectives of others.

FACULTY GRADUATE CAPABILITIES The following Faculty Graduate Capabilities (FGCs) are evaluated in this subject: FGC

FGC Point

Writing

Cornerstone

b

Speaking

Cornerstone

c

Inquiry/research

Cornerstone

a

3

d

Critical thinking

e

Creative Problem solving

Cornerstone Cornerstone

f

Information Literacy

Cornerstone

LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY Learning Activity:

Schedule

Online learning lectures/activities. Before attending the weekly seminars, students are required to complete all the online learning activities available on LMS.

Weeks 1-12

This includes the online lectures and any associated online materials. Online quizzes. The weekly online quizzes form ONE of the assessment items in BUS1BUF. Students must complete weekly quizzes before class.

Weeks 1-12

Enquiry Based Learning (EBL workshop) (2 hours per week)

Weeks 1-12

Further information is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable/ ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY

Comments

Assessment Tasks:

Due Date

SILOs

FGCs

%

Comments

Weekly online quizzes (total of 10 quizzes)

Weekly

6

f

10%

All quizzes are available on LMS

Marketing Plan-Individual Written Report (15001800 words)

Thursday 17 April at 9AM

1,2,5,6

a,d

40%

Social Action Plan (Part A) Group report (5 students per group, 2000 words per group) Social Action Plan (Part B) Group presentation or campaign video selling the social action plan (5 students per group; 12 mins per group, 2 mins per student including questions)

Friday 23 May at 9AM

3,5,6

a,c,d,e

40%

During class in week 12

4

b,e

10%

th

rd

Group presentations/videos 5 students per group, 2 minutes per students, total of 12 minutes per group including questions

Reading Type

Title

Author and Year

Publisher

ISBN

Textbook

Business Foundations

Compiled by La Trobe Business School (2013)

Pearson

978 1 4860 1375 3

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STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY The Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) Survey is part of the quality assurance process that occurs across the university. In this survey you are invited to tell us about your learning experiences in this subject. Your views will be taken seriously and will assist us to enhance this subject for the next group of students. The surveys are anonymous and will be distributed prior to the end of the teaching period.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity means being honest in academic work and taking responsibility for learning the conventions of scholarship. La Trobe University views this seriously as evidenced by the following extract: Academic honesty is a fundamental principle in teaching, learning, research and scholarship. The University requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards in all aspects of academic work and it demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due credit for honestly conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic misconduct and all forms of cheating. Academic Integrity Procedures (2010, p. 1 of 6) Academic misconduct includes poor referencing, plagiarism, copying and cheating. You should familiarise yourself with your responsibilities in relation to Academic Integrity and if you have any questions, direct them to your Course Coordinator. Information can be found on the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/integrity.html.

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Learning Activity Details

Schedule of Learning Activities Session Plan Wk.

Date

Topic

Weekly assessments

Online quiz open times

Resources

1

w/b rd 3 March

Introduction

Online quiz (1) topic: Customer Valuecreating concepts

Online quiz (1) will OPEN rd on Monday 3 March at 9AM

No readings

2

w/b th 10 March

Customer Value-Creating Concepts

Online quiz (2) topic: External Environment analysis and Competitor analysis

Online Quiz (2) will OPEN th on Monday 10 March at 9AM

Chapter 1: New perspectives on marketing in the service economy

Student Learning/Information Literacy learning materials

Assessments due dates

Online quiz (1) DUE by Monday 10th March at 9AM

AND Chapter 2: Crafting the service environment

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w/b th 17 March

External Environment Analysis and Competitor Analysis

Online quiz (3) topic: Internal Environment analysis and SWOT

Online Quiz (3&4) will th OPEN on Monday 17 March at 9AM

Chapter 3: The global marketing environment AND Chapter 4: Marketing strategies for competitive advantage

AND Online quiz (4) topic: finding, evaluating and referencing (Information Literacy)

Online module information and activities: materials including learning resources: 1.

2.

3. 4. 4

w/b th 24 March

Internal Environment Analysis and SWOT

Online quiz (5) topic: Academic writing/finding information

Online Quiz (5) will OPEN on Monday 24th March at 9AM

Chapter 5: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses: Doing an Internal Analysis AND Chapter 8: SWOT Analysis

Online quiz (2) due by th Monday 17 March at 9AM

Finding information: Using company reports and industry reports Evaluating resources using C.R.A.P principles – Currency, Relevance/Reliability, Authority, Purpose/Point of View Referencing: Using the Harvard citation style Assessment: 10 question LMS Quiz Online quiz (3 & 4) due by th Monday 24 March at 9AM

Wk.

Date

Topic

Weekly assessments

Online quiz open times

Resources

Student Learning/Information Literacy learning materials

Assessments due dates

5

w/b st 31 March

Student Learning session on academic writing

Online quiz (6) topic: Screening Business concepts

Online Quiz (6) will OPEN st on Monday 31 March at 9AM

Chapter 15: Introduction to critical thinking

Student Learning group in class:

Online quiz (5) due by Monday 31st March at 9AM

AND Chapter 16: Report Writing

1. 2.

Online module information and activities: materials including learning resources: 3.

6

w/b th 7 April

Screening New Business Concepts

Online quiz (7) topic: Organisational Structure

Online quiz (7) will OPEN th on Monday 7 April at 9AM

Report writing Referencing

Finding information: using newspapers and journal articles

Chapter 6: Developing new products and managing product life cycle

Online quiz (6) due by Monday 7th April at 9AM

AND Chapter 7: Developing and screening business concepts

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w/b 14th April

Organisational Structure

No online quiz for this week.

Chapter 10: Organizational Structure and Design

Online quiz (7) due by Monday 14th April at 9AM Individual Marketing report due on THURSDAY 17th APRIL at 9AM

MID SEMESTER BREAK: FRIDAY 18th APRIL TILL SUNDAY 27TH APRIL w/b 28th April

Teamwork and ethics

Online quiz (8) topic: Organisational Decision-making

Online quiz (8) will OPEN th on Monday 28 April at 9AM

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w/b 5th May

Organisational Decisionmaking

Online quiz (9) topic: Leadership

Online quiz (9) will OPEN th on Monday 5 May at 9AM

Chapter 11: Foundations of decision making

10

w/b 12th May

Leadership

Online quiz (10) topic: Organisational Planning

Online Quiz (10) will th OPEN on Monday 12 May at 9AM

Chapter 12: Leadership and Trust

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Student Learning online materials: 1. 2.

Critical Thinking Creative problem-solving Online quiz (8) due by th Monday 5 May at 9AM

Student Learning online materials: 1. 2.

Groupwork Referencing etc

Online quiz (9) due by th Monday 12 May at 9AM

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Wk.

Date

Topic

Weekly assessments

Online quiz open times

Resources

11

w/b 19th May

Organisational Planning

No online quiz

No online quiz

Chapter 13: Why Plan? AND Chapter 14: Foundations of planning

12

w/b th 26 May

Presentations

In class presentations/videos

No online Quiz

No Readings

Student Learning/Information Literacy learning materials

Assessments due dates Online quiz (10) due by th Monday 19 May at 9AM Group Social Action Plan (Part A) due on FRIDAY 23RD MAY at 9AM In class presentations/ video

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Timetable Details Times and rooms are subject to change. To view the full time and location details for learning activities in this subject, please ensure you seek further information available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/timetable/. You should also regularly check [at least once per week] the subject’s LMS site (where applicable) for updated information.

Student Learning The Student Learning unit works closely with teaching staff in the Faculties and on the Melbourne campus and the regional campuses to ensure that all La Trobe students – including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds – develop high-level academic speaking, writing, reading, and numeracy skills required for successful learning in their courses. For further information, please see the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/ The Student Learning lecturers in FBEL are able to assist you with language and academic skills help, including academic writing, maths, exam preparation and more. Find out what's on at the Student Learning website: latrobe.edu.au/students/learning. If you would like a short, free consultation with a Student Learning lecturer, please come and see us at the times/places below.

Student Drop-In Sessions 2014: STUDENT LEARNING TEAM Suzanne Fegan

CAMPUS MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA)

DAY AND TIME Tuesday 1-2 pm

ROOM Martin Building, room 462.

Steve Price: Linda Wannan- Edgar Sandra Jardine Iris Ambrose Speak to your lecturer

MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) MILDURA SHEPPARTON ALBURY-WODONGA

Wednesday 11 am – 12pm Wednesday 4-5 pm Thursday 3-4pm Tuesday 4-5pm TBC

Martin Building 456 Martin Building, room 472 TBC LS1 TBC

BENDIGO STUDENTS Student Learning Lecturers will be available for drop-in in the library at the reference desk (no appointment needed) and for one-to-one appointments with a referral from a staff member (appointments to be made at the Student Services Desk or call 5444 7223). Also, all students will be sent an email notifying them of the drop-in days and times and the PLAs (Peer Learning Adviser).

Learning Management System (LMS) The Learning Management System (LMS) is an Internet based system which allows you access to learning materials and to interact with other students and teaching staff in activities related to your studies from any location with Internet access. Most subjects have a LMS site into which you are automatically added as part of your enrolment into the subject. The LMS can be accessed at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/lms/login/ by using your Username and Password provided to you on your Statement of Account. If you are having trouble accessing the LMS or want to find out more about LMS, please see the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/studentlmsinfo/moodle/index.html

Library The Library has many valuable physical and online learning resources that can help you with your study. On campus students should get to know the physical Library environment by going on a Library Tour. All students should get familiar with the Library website where online resources include: • • • • • • •

LibGuides [http://latrobe.libguides.com/index.php] – providing specific discipline and subject guides; Business Foundations LibGuides - http://latrobe.libguides.com/bus1buf - More help and resources for BUS1BUF LibSkills [http://latrobe.libguides.com/libskills] – to teach you library research and information literacy skills; LibChat [http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/] - a library discussion forum allowing you to chat with a Librarian; Academic Referencing Modules [http://latrobe.libguides.com/referencingmodules] – to assist you to understand specific referencing styles; Academic Referencing Tool [http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/referencingtool/non-flash/index.php] – providing detailed referencing examples; and, Assignment Calculator [http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/calculator/index.php] – to assist you in time managing your assignments and submitting on time.

Drop in sessions and help regarding using library databases, evaluating resources and referencing is available during semester. Contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian (http://www.latrobe.edu.au/library/contact-us/faculty-librarian-phone-and-email )for further details or look for announcements in the LMS or on the Training web page at: http://www.lib.latrobe.edu.au/training/

Student Support Services If you have special needs due to disability or other factors the Equality and Diversity Centre can provide advice and support. This Centre can be contacted by telephone on (03) 9479 2900 (Melbourne); (03) 5444 7410 (Bendigo); (02) 6024 9628 (Albury-Wodonga); National Relay Service Deaf and Hearing Impaired: T: 133677 (within Australia only). Email: [email protected] or refer to the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/equality/.

Assessment and Feedback Details Assessment Task ONE: QUIZZES

Due Date

%

10 x 10 multiple choice/true or false quizzes

Each Monday at 9AM

10%

SILOs Assessed

Submission Details Weekly online multiple choice/ true or false quizzes available on LMS and must be completed online. Grading Criteria and Feedback Automatic feedback of marks provided online after submi...