University of Hawaii at Hilo, College of Business and Economics
Business 100
Introduction to Business

Course Details

Course Description

This course is intended for many types of students including those considering a career in business as well as those wanting to learn the basics of business for use in other careers. The course begins with an overview of the scope and nature of business. Other issues include business decision making, ethics, diversity, economics and financial markets, globalization, strategy, quality, marketing, and managing employees.

Course Policies and Expectations:

Class Attendance and Preparation Expectation

Students are expected to attend classes and be prepared. Students are expected to show up on time and stay for the entire class. Students are responsible for makeup work in the event of an absence. Please report planned absences in advance.

Academic Dishonesty Policy

Academic dishonesty includes representing the work of another as one's own or cheating by any means. Academic dishonesty also includes aiding, abetting, concealing, or attempting such activity. The usual penalty is an F in the course and disciplinary activity by the University.

Open Door Policy

I have an open office door policy. I encourage students to come to my office with any questions or concerns or just to say "aloha". I am in my office from 9:00am - 4:00pm on most days unless I am teaching, in a meeting, or at the library. I do not mind if students stop by without an appointment during these hours. If my door is open, come on in.

Email

I check my email everyday (including weekends). If you need to contact me this is often times the best way to do so. I try to respond to email very quickly.

Course Grading

Final Grades

Final grades will be computed in the following manner. This grading scale is firm!!

Participation

Participation grades will be based on attendance and participation in class and group discussions. Students are expected to read the textbook chapters prior to class so they can actively participate in discussions. On Fridays, groups will meet to discuss a case or work on exercises.

Exams

Three exams will be administered in this course. Exams will consist of multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, and short answer questions. No make-up exams will be given. If a student is unable to take one of the regularly scheduled exams, he/she will have to take a make-up exam in finals week. All make-up exams will be comprehensive, covering material discussed throughout the semester and not just the material covered in the missed exam.

Group Project

Three-member student groups will investigate a Hawaiian business by interviewing its manager and gathering pertinent information from company records, websites, or other documents. This information will be used to prepare a written report and Powerpoint presentation that will be presented to the class.

Planned Schedule (subject to change)