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Fundamentals of Business Outline

Vanier College 

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences 

QUALITATIVEFUNDAMENTALS METHODSOF BUSINESS  

300-210-VA/ Ponderation 2-2-23-0-3 

Prerequisites: OME1None 

 Section(s) 13-12

FALL, 20242026 


Instructor Dr. Samie Li Shang Ly  
Office  N-225
Phone/E-mail lys@vaniercollege.qc.ca 
Office Hours By appointment, please feel free to Mio me

 Assigned Times to the Course: 

Day Time Location 

Monday 
8:30 - 10:00 
N-231

Thursday 
8:30 - 10:00 
N-364

1. Course Description 

StudentsThis course is designed to introduce the students to the world of business and to enhance one’s understanding of business activities. The student will learn aboutexamine the qualitativemain researchfunctions process,found within a business enterprise. This will include an overview of marketing, finance, human resources, and useproduction. instrumentsAn appliedappreciation byof socialhow scientistseach function relates to analyzethe success of the overall organization will also be emphasized. The student will enrich his/her business vocabulary and researchdevelop ana appropriatebetter topicunderstanding toof socialthe sciences.external Afterenvironment conductingaffecting theirany ownbusiness empirical research, they will present it in written form. organization.

1.1 Course Level Learning Outcomes 

StudentsThe whostudent passis thisable courseto:

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    have
    fulfilled
  • competency

    Apply 0ME2basic business terminology, concepts and theories to business situations

  • Understand the role of business (including small business) in Canada and globally

  • Examine the main functions in a business enterprise including management, marketing, finance, human resources and production

  • Evaluate how each function relates to the success of the Socialoverall Scienceorganization

    Program,

  • Identify and examine various forms of business ownership and structures

  • Identify and explain external environmental factors and how they affect the organization (and vice versa)

  • Explain how business relates to "carry out scientific research by applying a qualitative method used in the social sciences.”sciences  


1.2 Durable Skills In this Course

1.2.1 Manage tasks and deadlines

1.2.2 Build positive relationships 


1.3. Program Relevance


2. Teaching Methodology and Resources 

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2.1 Compulsory Resources (Includes textbooks & softwares) 

There will be no compulsory text for this class

CourseYou Notebook:can https://pub.innovatank.com/books/qualitative-methods-the-notebookbuy the mandatory textbook (electronic version with access to MyLab) at the Vanier bookstore or from the Pearson website (website to be provided at a later time): 

Ebert R.J., Griffin R.W., Dracopoulos G. & Starke F.A. (2023) Business Essentials, 10th Canadian Edition. Pearson Education.**
ISBN: 9780137368976

Note: Used or previous editions of the book are also accepted. Please check with me first to make sure it is the right book.

The Social Science and Commerce Student Success Guide and The APA Style Manual: 
The Vanier College Learning Commons makes available to all Vanier students an electronic version of the Vanier Social Science and Success Guide and the APA Style Manual. Students should access these resources on a regular basis in order to find helpful tips to make various aspects of their experiences more successful and fulfilling. Here is the address to the web page: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/tasc/

2.3 Teaching Approach 

The modality of this course will be based on in-class theoretical lectures complemented with practical learning sessions and work sessions. 

Teaching strategies include group work, individual work and experiential activities aligned with the learning objectives of this course.


3. Learning Competencies & Objectives 


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3.1 

To fulfill this competency, students must be able to: 
1. Explainidentify the characteristicscontribution of knowledge related to Social Science disciplines to the understanding of the scientifichuman approachphenomena. used

Elements of the Competency and Performance Criteria

  

Title: Fundamentals of Business

Code: 022N (Initiation)

Elements of the Competency

  1. To comprehend the development of business knowledge 

Performance Criteria

    1. Explain the role of business in the socialCanadian sciences. 
      1.1.    Accurate distinction between scientificeconomy and non-scientificin knowledge.other
      1.2.countries.

      Appropriate
      2. description

    2. Identify and evaluate the forms of business ownership in Canada.

    3. Examine how individual ethics and corporate social responsibility develop, and affect their environment.

    4. Understand the distinctivemajor featuresworld marketplaces.

    5. Describe the process of socialmanagement.

      science
      6. research.

    6. 1.3.

      Examine Accurateand distinctionevaluate betweenvarious business structures.

    7. Explain and evaluate the stepsrole of small business in the scientificCanadian approacheconomy.

      used
      8. in

    8. Explain the social sciences. 
      2. Develop a theoretical context. 
      2.1 Clear definitionconcepts of the research problem. 
      2.2 Selection of relevant information sources. 
      2.3 Appropriate written formulation of the statement of the question.  
      2.4 Appropriate formulation of the hypothesis or the objective of    the research. 
      3. Use a qualitative data collection method. 
      3.1 Accurate distinction between different qualitative data collection methods used in the social sciences. 
      3.2 Production of a data collection tool adapted to the problem defined and consistent with the method selected. 
      3.3 Careful data collection planning. 
      3.4 Systematic collection of data. 
      4. Analyze the data gathered. 
      4.1 Creation of a relevant data classification system. 
      4.2 Appropriate processing of data. 
      4.3 Summarized presentation of the data as it relates to the hypothesis or the research objective. 
      5. Interpret and convey the research results. 
      5.1 Relevant interpretation of the resultsmotivation as they relate to human resources and describe strategies to enhance job satisfaction.

    9. Describe the theoreticalactivities context.involved
      5.2in Appropriatethe identificationmanagement of human resources as well as the role and activities of labour unions.

    10. Understand the environment for banking in Canada and some of the limitationsmost important kinds of financial institutions.

    11. Understand the role and biasesneed for financial management.

    12. Describe and understand the type of markets in which stocks and bonds are advantageous

  1. To comprehend the major business trends, concepts, theories, methods and other key aspects that influencedetermine this body of knowledge 

    1. Define major theories, concepts and methods of business knowledge.

    2. Assess how major theories, concepts and methods have contributed to the valuedevelopment of business thought.

    3. Employ the terminology and interpretationdefinitions appropriate to the business field.

    4. Examine the impact of business on the environment.

  1. To demonstrate the pertinence and breadth of these disciplinary components in the understanding of the results.phenomena
    5.3in Productionthe social sciences     

Explain the relation of acommerce scientificto researchsocial papersciences.

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3.2 outlinesExamine the methodologyimpact usedof globalization on contemporary society Understand the College’s policies with respect to academic issues.

Understand and theapply resultseffective obtained.study
management practices. 

4. Academic Integrity 

4.1 Plagiarism 

Teachers reserve the right to make use of plagiarism detection software to help deter and detect plagiarism, students might be required to submit assignments to a plagiarism detection service. 


5. Institutional Policies & Guidelines 

5.1 Familiarity with and adherence to Vanier College course level policies

It is the student'student’s responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to allthe Vanier College Academic Policies. AThe summary of the course-level policies that apply in this and all other Vanier courses can be found in Omnivox under Important Vanier Links, or by following this link: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/psi/course-level-policies/  
-Completecomplete policies can be found on the Vanier College website, under Policies.Policies.
Students should pay particular attention to the Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Student Achievement (IPESA). The IPESA aims to clarify the structures and means that ensure the fair and equitable evaluation of student achievement, including the conditions for learning, assessment, and certification.

Section 11.4 of IPESA provides details on Academic Integrity, which is an essential component of any educational institution and all students are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity during their college studies. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences – please see section 11.4.2 on Academic Misconduct. There are many resources available to support academic integrity in your courses. If you have a problem that you have been unable to resolve by talking with your teacher, please reach out to the Student Advocate or to a Faculty Dean’s office (A-286, B-208, N-301).  For informationContinuing aboutEducation courses, students can visit E-115.

Academic Complaints may be defined as grievances related to any matter covered in the IPESA (chapter 19). It is the College’s responsibility to offer a fair and equitable hearing of student complaints. To do so, the College provides students who perceive that there have been mistakes, errors, or breaches of procedure involving any aspect of this policy with clear complaint and recourse processes. Complaint and recourse processes may be informal or complaints,formal. studentsStudents wouldare always encouraged to approach their teacher before seeking help from any outside person or body, but other courses of action may be followed depending on the situation. In the case of Academic Complaints, after having discussed with your teacher, if you are still dissatisfied, you may contact the Studentfollowing, Advocacy Service, https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/student-services/student-advocate-office/ orin the Facultyspecified oforder:

Arts,
  1. Department Coordinator: Marc-André René, renem@vaniercollege.qc.ca (for Business andAdministration Socialcourses)
    2. Science (FABSS)
  2. Faculty DeanDean: Alena PeroutPerout, at fabssdean@vaniercollege.perouta@vaniercollege.qc.ca.ca

  3. Student Advocate, Student Services: General Email to Student Services, studentservices@vaniercollege.qc.ca

5.2 R-Score Information 

Students often ask their teachers about the calculation of their R-score. Please note that the computation of the R-score depends on information teachers do not have access to, for instance the high school averages of students in the class. Also, R-scores may be calculated for a single section or can combine students across several sections of the same course. This means that class averages, as they appear on LEA, are not necessarily the ones used to determine your R-score. For more information on the R-score, please visit this website: https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/advising/r-score/ 

5.3  Artificial Intelligence Usage 

Students must submit their own authentic work in order to demonstrate their own learning. Any document generated by AI, regardless of the AI program or software used, is not deemed your own authentic work.

In some instances, students may be permitted or required to use AI, however, students must respect the rules established by a given teacher in their courses.

Students are responsible to know when AI is permitted and when it is not. Unless a teacher explicitly states that the use of AI is permitted, in which context, and under which conditions and parameters, students must assume that it is not allowed. When not explicitly permitted, its use will be considered as cheating and plagiarism, and the Academic Misconduct Procedures applies.

5.4 Medical Absences

In the case of a missed assessment for a short-term medical reason, the student needs to document the absence with a verifiable medical note (or other medical documentation deemed legitimate by the College) in order to receive an alternative assessment plan. A student’s self-declaration of a medical absence (https://bit.ly/medical-absence) will be considered valid documentation, providing the student follows the appropriate steps of reporting to their teacher(s) for each day they are absent. If the medical absence is for 5 or more consecutive school days, the student is required to provide valid medical documentation from a physician to support their situation.

6. Assessments 

Type of Assessment Weight Tentative Dates
1. Other 3 TESTS  50%60%
AssignmentsTest 1 50%20% See detailed schedule
Test 220%
Test 320%
2. Learning Integrative Assessment (LIA)  50%20%
PreparatoryTerm workpaper 20% See detailed schedule
Final3. QualitativeAssignment Paper Activities 30%20%
In class activities (6)
See detailed schedule

6.1 Assessment Notes 

Tests 

AllEach stagestest will cover the chapters assigned, it will be a format mix of multiple choice questions and essay questions. 

The test is completed in class during our class time. Absence for the research projecttest must be submittedjustified inwith thea propernote sequence (see the LIA description).  Each must be returnedprior to the student,test markeddate. andAny withmissed feedback,exams beforewithout thenotifications next canwill be submitted.graded Pleaseas note0. that students are required to hand in the final qualitative research paper to pass the course. 

6.2 Minor Assessments 

AllThrough assessmentsout havethe beensemester, scheduledthere will be 6 activities held in class to build formative knowledge of each chapter topic. They are completed with various timelines and discussed in the detailedclassroom scheduleas atindividual theor endas a group. Missed attendance for these activities will result in a grade of this0. document. Be sure to note them down in your agenda as submission times are strict. However, some assessments may be subject to date change to accommodate student learning progressed and will be communicated 1 week prior of any changes.

Section 8.1.3 of IPESA

6.3 Learning IntegrtionIntegration Assessment (LIA)

The LIAterm paper may be 1 larger term paper of theat courseleast is750 thewords Qualitativeor Researchseveral Project,smaller dividedessay intotopics stages progressively submittedassigned throughout the semester and consolidated in a final paper. The final paper must be submitted in a proper presentation format (based on APA style) and include the following sections, typical of an academic peer-reviewed article: 

Abstract: A concise overview of your project providing background information, research question, methods used, major results, and conclusions. 
  
Introduction: Define and justify the research problem or objective(s) pursued. Then formulate a research question. *This section addresses the following questions: What will be studied? Why will it be studied? How will it be studied (the method1 used)? 
 
Literature Review: Incorporate key points from each academic article as well as your own insights that culminated in formulating your research question, thereby suggesting how your study will add value to the existing body of knowledge under review. Ensure a comprehensive review by analyzingcomplete a minimum of four750 peer-reviewedwords.

academic

The papersterm (orpaper(s) sixmust ifbe collaboratingthe withstudent’s original work on course-related subjects. The paper must have the appropriate cover page, table of contents, numbered pages and a partner). 
 
Methodology: Justify in detail your choicelist of method and describe also in detail your research design depending on the method selected. Make sure to fully comply to ethical guidelines stablished by Vanier College. *This section addresses the following questions: Why a method was chosen? How data will be collected(tools/techniques)? From whom/where/when (people/objects)? How it will be analyzed (tools/techniques) to answer the research question?  
 
Results: Data collected are synthesized, displayed and described in the most appropriate manner according to main themes, trends and important points identified after applying the tools and techniques of analysis described in the methodology. 
 
Conclusion/Discussion: The results in the previous section are: i) examined to interpret the findings in relation to the research question and contribution to the existing body of knowledge; ii) contextualized by recognizing the strengths and limitations of the research design and execution; iii) used to provide some suggestions for further research.   
 
References: As in any other academic work, all sources of informationreferences used in the paperresearch, mustpresented through appropriate in-text citations. Students are urged to start work early on the term paper.

The LIA guidelines will be listedadded (nothere. only the peer-reviewed papers) using APA style. 

6.4 Student Proficiency in the Language of Instruction (SPLI)

Student proficiency in the language of instruction is the ability to write, read, speak, and listen in order to communicate effectively at the college level, within and across disciplines.  SPLI may also require discipline-specific vocabulary, documentation, and communication skills. An assessment of language skills must account for a minimum of 10% of any take-home written assignments or oral presentations in which English is the language of expression. 


7. Student Resources & Expectations 

7.1 Peer Tutoring

Free Drop-in Peer Tutoring Service for Social Science and Commerce Students
Get help with your Social Science, Commerce and Methodology courses. Whether it be to understand course content, search and read scholarly texts, write academic papers, cite your sources properly or any other questions you may have, the Peer Tutors are here to help. To see the schedule and connect with a Peer Tutor go to: 

https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/social-science/resource-center/ 

7.2 TASC Writing Centre

Teacher Provided Resource Service for RM/IP Students 
The Writing Centre's writing consultants (Vanier teachers) are available for online assistance with and feedback on all of your written assignments or essays.  For information on how to work with a writing consultant or to see the schedule, visit: 
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/writing-centre/ 
You can access a series of short PowerPoint videos explaining different aspects of APA with examples (plagiarism, in-text citations, references, paraphrasing and quoting), along with some other information about referencing here: 
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/plagarism-citing-sources/ 
For more information about Academic Integrity in general: 
https://www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/learning-commons/academic-integrity/


8. Detailed Schedule 

You can view the detailed class schedule via this live link. The core is fixes, smaller details may change to accommodate student learning. Please check often. Go to schedule calendar. 

 

 

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