Introduction to Business
Mr. Mehrings
Room D215
One Semester ½ Credit
Text – Introduction to Business – Our Business and Economic World
This course is designed to have students understand how the American economy operates. It also prepares them to make decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens within our economy
Throughout the course of the semester the students will learn about many topics within our n
The Economic process – decision concerning our resources
The Free enterprise system – types of businesses and their motivations
Business Organizations of today – management, finance, production, marketing
Government’s role in business – spending, law and taxation
Consumer in our Economy – budgeting, trends, rights and responsibilities
Money and Banking – types of accounts, services
Use of Credit – types, management and responsibility
Saving and Investing – why, where, and types
Insurance – types and risks (life, health, auto)
Career Planning – self assessment, today’s job market, successful employee traits
For successful completion of the course the students will need to do the following;
Daily attendance with a STRONG effort and desire to understand the material
Class participation
Reading in and out of class
Completion of daily assignments and projects
Preparation prior to class - bring materials, text, supplies
Keep organized notebook of chapters and notes/assignments etc.
Your grade will be YOUR grade. You OWN it based on your performance in class. Your points earned will be comprised from your daily participation points, assignments, projects, quizzes and tests. Every day will be graded - so “bring your best” each and every day.
A 93% and up A – 92,91
B+ 90,89 B 88 - 86 B- 85,84
C+ 83, 82 C 81,80 C- 79,78
D+ 77,76 D 75 - 73 D- 72 – 70 F 69% & below
Be responsible for your words and actions. You will be held accountable. Details will follow.