This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful
business. Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized.
By the end of this course, students develop the following skills in these different areas:
| 1. Foundations of Management | |
| 1.1 | Assess the role of management within an organization. |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate the use of appropriate communication techniques related to business management. |
| 1.3 | Evaluate the impact of issues related to ethics and social responsibility on the management of organizations. |
| 2. Leading | |
| 2.1 | Apply an understanding of human behaviour to explain how individuals and groups function in the workplace. |
| 2.2 | Demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics. |
| 2.3 | Demonstrate an understanding of proper leadership techniques in a variety of situations. |
| 3. Management Challenges | |
| 3.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the communication process within the workplace. |
| 3.2 | Evaluate the strategies used by individuals and organizations to manage stress and conflict. |
| 3.3 | Compare theories of how to motivate individuals and teams in a productive work environment. |
| 4. Planning and Controlling | |
| 4.1 | Analyse the importance of planning to the success of an organization. |
| 4.2 | Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate planning tools and techniques in a variety of situations. |
| 4.3 | Analyse the relationship between strategic planning and the success of an organization. |
| 4.4 | Analyse how companies respond to internal and external pressures for change. |
| 4.5 | Assess the importance of control in management. |
| 5. Organizing | |
| 5.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the various organizational structures used to manage the workforce effectively. |
| 5.2 | Assess the ways in which organizational structures have changed to adapt to the changing nature of work. |
| 5.3 | Evaluate the role of human resources within an organization. |
| Time Allocated | |
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| 1. Unit 1: Foundations of Management | |
This unit explores the fundamentals of business management. Students will identify different types of businesses and levels of management, as well as analyse ethical issues that can have an impact on a business. Throughout this unit students will have the opportunity to research real businesses to practically apply their learning. | 18 hours (12 hrs online/ 6 hrs offline) |
| 2. Unit 2: Leading | |
This unit investigates human behaviour in the workplace. Students examine and analyse the factors which influence job satisfaction and group dynamics, as well as the characteristics associated with leaders and leadership. Students explore case studies and research projects to put some of their learning into practice. | 15 hours (8 hrs online/ 7 hrs offline) |
| 3. Unit 3: Management Challenges | |
In this unit, students will focus on challenges that a manager within an organization can face. Students will examine how to ensure that communication and motivation are effectively used to ensure levels of performance throughout a business. Dealing with issues of stress and conflict will also be addressed and students will have the opportunity to examine different strategies that organizations use to effectively manage such issues. | 18 hours (8 hrs online/ 10 hrs offline) |
| 4. Unit 4: Planning and Controlling | |
In this unit, students will explore the practical side of how to plan and control the operations within an organization. Students will look at planning in the workplace and the different elements involved, such as techniques used and how to effectively control changes in the organization. Strategies used by real organizations are used to help develop students’ understanding, through case studies and independent research. | 26 hours (12 hrs online/ 14 hrs offline) |
| 5. Unit 5: Organizing | |
This unit explores the practical side or organization within a business. Students focus on the examination of Human Resources and their role within the organization. How objectives and strategy are affected by the changing nature of the workplace and the development and retention of a quality workforce. Students will research real life businesses to give context to their learning. | 17 hours (8 hrs online/ 9 hrs offline) |
| 6. Final Evaluation | |
Final Exam | 3 hours (online) |
| Total | 97 Hours |
This course is organized into a semester format. Lessons and activities will be presented to students via the internet. Synchronous lessons will be provided though live online teaching and lessons, and student to student discussion forums.
A variety of strategies will be used in the online delivery of this course. Instructional strategies will include but are not limited to:
Learning goals will be discussed at the beginning of each lesson and success criteria be provided to students. The success criteria are used to develop the assessment tools in this course, including rubrics and checklists.
A variety of assessment and evaluation methods, strategies and tools are required as appropriate to the expectation being assessed. These include diagnostic, formative and summative within the course and within each unit. We strictly follow the Ministry of Education’s Growing Success document.
Assessment FOR Learning and Assessment AS Learning is obtained through a variety of means, including the following:
Evidence of student achievement (assessment OF learning) is collected through ongoing observations of most consistent work, with consideration given to most recent work from various sources.
Assessment and evaluation in this course will be based on the provincial Ontario Curriculum expectations. Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement. Categories of assessment and breakdowns are as follows:
A final grade will be determined as follows:
The study of current events should inform the business studies curriculum, enhancing both the relevance and the immediacy of the program. Discussion and incorporation of current events into daily lessons not only stimulates student interest and curiosity but also helps students connect what they are learning in class with real-world events or situations. The study of current events needs to be thought of not as a separate topic removed from the program but as an effective instructional strategy for implementing many of the expectations found in the curriculum.
Students with special needs and English Language Learners will be provided with accommodation, including additional time, assistive technology and scribe where available. Teachers who are planning a program in this subject make an effort to take into account considerations for program planning that align with the Ontario Ministry of Education policy and initiatives in a number of important areas.
Learning Skills listed below are key to student success. Learning Skills are assessed independently of achievement and are determined through observation and participation. A checklist and student conference will be used to determine the level in each category.
This course will be entirely administered online, no materials are necessary.
$549.00
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