Instructor’s Manual
Introduction to Business published by OpenStax
Each component of the comprehensive supplements package has been carefully crafted by
outstanding teachers, with guidance from the textbook authors, to ensure this course is a
rewarding experience for instructors and students. The supplements package includes excellent
time-tested teaching tools as well as new supplements designed for the electronic classroom.
Instructor’s Resources
Comprehensive Instructor’s Manual. At the core of the integrated learning system for
Introduction to Business is this instructor’s manual. Developed in response to numerous
suggestions from instructors teaching this course, each chapter is designed to provide maximum
guidance for delivering the content in an interesting and dynamic manner.
Each chapter of the Instructor’s Manual includes the following:
1. Annotated learning outcomes.
2. Lecture outline interspersed with lecture tidbits and class discussion questions.
3. Suggested solutions to the ethics activities
4. Suggested solutions to the creative thinking cases
5. Suggested solutions and teaching guide for selected online video
Test Bank. To ensure your total confidence in the accuracy of the test bank, it has been
reviewed for accuracy. The comprehensive test bank is organized by learning outcome to
support the integrated learning system. With true/false, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and
short answer questions, tests can be customized to support a variety of course objectives. The
test bank is available in Word format.
PowerPoint Slides Lecture. The PowerPoint Lecture System includes hundreds of slides that
illustrate key chapter concepts and explain business vocabulary. As part of the integrated
1
,learning system, each slide is identified by the appropriate learning goal. These professionally
designed slides help improve lecture organization and reduce classroom preparation time.
SAMPLE SYLLABI
Course Title – Course Number
I. Course Information
A. Instructor’s Name
B. Office Location
C. E-Mail Address
D. Telephone Number
E. Office Hours
II. Textbook and Course Materials
Introduction to Business, by OpenStax.
III. Course Description
This business course provides an introduction to the basic functions of business. It includes a
discussion of the business environment, forms of business ownership, business ethics,
management, human resources and labor-management issues, cultural diversity, marketing,
technology, and finance.
IV. Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
1. Describe the dynamic business environment in which we live and work
2. Explain economic concepts of supply and demand
3. Identify ethical and socially responsible behavior in the business world
4. Discuss the importance of global trade
5. Evaluate different forms of business ownership
6. Assess the contributions of small business to our economy
7. Identify management skills necessary for success
8. Explain the impact of organizational structure on achieving organizational goals
9. Display an appreciation for cultural diversity
10. Analyze theories of motivation
11. Discuss the role of labor unions in business
12. Provide examples of technology in operations management
13. Develop a marketing strategy for a new product or service
14. Apply principles of sound financial management
15. Develop a personal investment plan
16. Demonstrate proficiency with business vocabulary
17. Develop a career plan for your career in business
V. Course Outline
10-Week Term:
Week 1 Chapter 1
Week 2 Chapters 2 and 3
Week 3 Chapters 4 and 5
2
,Week 4 Test #1, Chapters 6 and 7
Week 5 Chapters 8 and 9
Week 6 Chapters 10, Test #2, Chapter 11
Week 7 Chapters 12, Chapter 13
Week 8 Chapters 14, Test #3
Week 9 Chapters 15-16
Week 10 Review; Test #4
15-Week Term:
Week 1 Chapters 1 and 2
Week 2 Chapters 3
Week 3 Chapter 4
Week 4 Chapter 5, Test #1,
Week 5 Chapters 6
Week 6 Chapters 7
Week 7 Chapter 8
Week 8 Chapter 9
Week 9 Chapter 10; Test #2
Week 10 Chapter 11
Week 11 Chapter 12;
Week 12 Chapter 13 and 14
Week 13 Test #3; Chapter 15
Week 14 Chapter 16
Week 15 Review; Test #4
This file is copyright 2018, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
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,
Introduction to Business published by OpenStax
Each component of the comprehensive supplements package has been carefully crafted by
outstanding teachers, with guidance from the textbook authors, to ensure this course is a
rewarding experience for instructors and students. The supplements package includes excellent
time-tested teaching tools as well as new supplements designed for the electronic classroom.
Instructor’s Resources
Comprehensive Instructor’s Manual. At the core of the integrated learning system for
Introduction to Business is this instructor’s manual. Developed in response to numerous
suggestions from instructors teaching this course, each chapter is designed to provide maximum
guidance for delivering the content in an interesting and dynamic manner.
Each chapter of the Instructor’s Manual includes the following:
1. Annotated learning outcomes.
2. Lecture outline interspersed with lecture tidbits and class discussion questions.
3. Suggested solutions to the ethics activities
4. Suggested solutions to the creative thinking cases
5. Suggested solutions and teaching guide for selected online video
Test Bank. To ensure your total confidence in the accuracy of the test bank, it has been
reviewed for accuracy. The comprehensive test bank is organized by learning outcome to
support the integrated learning system. With true/false, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and
short answer questions, tests can be customized to support a variety of course objectives. The
test bank is available in Word format.
PowerPoint Slides Lecture. The PowerPoint Lecture System includes hundreds of slides that
illustrate key chapter concepts and explain business vocabulary. As part of the integrated
1
,learning system, each slide is identified by the appropriate learning goal. These professionally
designed slides help improve lecture organization and reduce classroom preparation time.
SAMPLE SYLLABI
Course Title – Course Number
I. Course Information
A. Instructor’s Name
B. Office Location
C. E-Mail Address
D. Telephone Number
E. Office Hours
II. Textbook and Course Materials
Introduction to Business, by OpenStax.
III. Course Description
This business course provides an introduction to the basic functions of business. It includes a
discussion of the business environment, forms of business ownership, business ethics,
management, human resources and labor-management issues, cultural diversity, marketing,
technology, and finance.
IV. Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
1. Describe the dynamic business environment in which we live and work
2. Explain economic concepts of supply and demand
3. Identify ethical and socially responsible behavior in the business world
4. Discuss the importance of global trade
5. Evaluate different forms of business ownership
6. Assess the contributions of small business to our economy
7. Identify management skills necessary for success
8. Explain the impact of organizational structure on achieving organizational goals
9. Display an appreciation for cultural diversity
10. Analyze theories of motivation
11. Discuss the role of labor unions in business
12. Provide examples of technology in operations management
13. Develop a marketing strategy for a new product or service
14. Apply principles of sound financial management
15. Develop a personal investment plan
16. Demonstrate proficiency with business vocabulary
17. Develop a career plan for your career in business
V. Course Outline
10-Week Term:
Week 1 Chapter 1
Week 2 Chapters 2 and 3
Week 3 Chapters 4 and 5
2
,Week 4 Test #1, Chapters 6 and 7
Week 5 Chapters 8 and 9
Week 6 Chapters 10, Test #2, Chapter 11
Week 7 Chapters 12, Chapter 13
Week 8 Chapters 14, Test #3
Week 9 Chapters 15-16
Week 10 Review; Test #4
15-Week Term:
Week 1 Chapters 1 and 2
Week 2 Chapters 3
Week 3 Chapter 4
Week 4 Chapter 5, Test #1,
Week 5 Chapters 6
Week 6 Chapters 7
Week 7 Chapter 8
Week 8 Chapter 9
Week 9 Chapter 10; Test #2
Week 10 Chapter 11
Week 11 Chapter 12;
Week 12 Chapter 13 and 14
Week 13 Test #3; Chapter 15
Week 14 Chapter 16
Week 15 Review; Test #4
This file is copyright 2018, Rice University. All Rights Reserved.
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