Students develop strategies for efficient and productive group management and determine which tasks are best handled by groups or individuals. This course hopes to develop an appreciation for the rich resources of the Bible for creative personal faith and human life in the modern world. The course fosters knowledge and understanding of the literature of history of the Bible, and attempts to integrate faith, learning, and living. This course is focused on the principles and problems involved in the finance function of firms, including financial aspects of the form of organization and the allocation of capital. Functions and problems of the marketing process, including financing, transportation, distribution, and some aspects of advertising and salesmanship are examined.
Students explore laws regulating business activities, principles governing contracts, and sales.
The primary emphasis of this course is on the organization as an open system. It includes organizational diagnosis, using a systems approach, examining organizational structure, design,and governmental regulations which shape business operations. A capstone course in which student formulates a philosophy of life, providing the base for such concerns as ethics in business, accountability in government, respect for human rights, and a responsible lifestyle in the world. Students explore the values and perceptions of selected groups affecting social and economic life through an analysis of policies and practices regarding recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation of employees. Special attention is given to Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety and Health Administration legislation.