A focus on effective strategies for business communication, including formats used for various types of business writing. Emphasis is on writing to meet the needs of specific readers. The course has two distinct components. First, it is designed to provide an understanding of computer concepts, information technology, and the coming information age. Second, it is designed to provide an understanding of business applications.
Applications covered are web browsers, spreadsheets, and databases.
An introduction to problem solving, an analysis of ethical decision making and types of ethical justification, and a study of the principles of love and justice, including their Judeo-Christian roots. The classic strategic planning model and its application to the analysis of organizations in a decision-making setting. Focuses on broad organizational concerns and uses the case study method and discussion and small group format to relate planning and leadership to specific contexts. A study of mathematically based procedures, including analytical procedures and decision-making models. A study of marketing concepts and decision-making processes related to marketing management in a marketing oriented firm.