FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS Foundations in Business – Fall 2014 Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESSFoundations in Business – Fall 2014

Foundations in Business - Fall 2014

Reason for Foundations in Business


Feedback from the Business Community Great students Excellent skills when they graduate Need to move “key fundamental” skills

earlier in academic career

Top Personal Qualities/SkillsEmployers Seek


Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2008

Top Personal Qualities/SkillsEmployers Seek

Communication skills – verbal and writtenStrong work ethicTeamwork skillsInitiativeInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAnalytical skillsFlexibility/adaptabilityComputer skillsTechnical skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills



The Candidate Skills/Qualities Employers Want


Communication skills (verbal) 4.65 Technical skills 4.16

Strong work ethic 4.61 Organizational skills 4.05

Teamwork skills (works well with others) 4.59 Leadership skills 4.04

Analytical Skills 4.56 Self-confidence 3.96

Initiative 4.50 Tactfulness 3.84

Problem-solving skills 4.48 Friendly/Outgoing personality 3.72

Communication skills (written) 4.48 Creativity 3.70

Interpersonal skills (relates well to others) 4.40 Strategic planning skills 3.35

Computer skills 4.38 Entrepreneurial skills/Risk-taker 3.19

Flexibility/Adaptability 4.37 Sense of humor 2.99

Detail-oriented 4.18

1=not important 2=not very important 3=somewhat important 4=very important 5=extremely important


Professionalism

Five Keys are: Have pride in yourself and

confidence in your abilities

Be excellent, do your best, and be your best

Achieve your full potential Excel and be respected by

others Maximize your abilities,

opportunities, and results


Integrity Pride Respect Loyalty Trust Honesty Being Truthful Appearance

Being on Time Being Diligent Being Accountable Being Responsible Manners Excellence Confidentiality Teamwork

Professionalism

TCU and Neeley School Core Values: Academic achievement Personal freedom and integrity The dignity and respect of the individual A heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service

MissionAt the Neeley School of Business, we are committed: To develop ethical leaders with a global perspective

who help shape the business environment. To develop and disseminate leading edge thought

in order to improve the practice of business.


Portfolios


Management Decisions

Possible Solutions

What is a Portfolio? • Your portfolio is the showcase of your work, your skills and your potential for your future employers.

Should the portfolio building process wait until the end or should it occur as you go?

• The easiest solution is to collect work samples along the way, but save the selection and reflection until the end, keeping selection simple and limiting the amount of reflection.

Will the portfolios be composed of paper or stored electronically (or both)?

• Paper Portfolio: The most common form of portfolios is a collection of paper products such as essays, problem sets, journal entries, posters, etc. Most products produced in classrooms are still in paper form, so it makes sense to find ways to collect, select from and reflect upon these items. • Hybrid Portfolio: Other forms of products are increasingly available, however, so teachers are adding videotapes, audiotapes, 3-D models, artwork and more to the containers holding the paper products. • Electronic Portfolio: Since many of the paper products are now first created in an electronic format, it makes sense to consider keeping some work in that format. Additionally, as it becomes easier to digitize almost any media it is possible to add audio and video examples of work to the electronic portfolio. A considerable amount of work can be burned to a CD or DVD or displayed on a website. An electronic compilation can be more easily shared with a larger audience.

Optimal Portfolio


Areas of Focus


Career / Interviewing StrengthsQuest Cover Letter Resume Interviews Corporate Feedback

Areas of Focus Communication Skills

Business Writing Cover Letter & Resume Citing Sources in Business Writing Vision and Mission Statement Business Memo Thank You Letters Business Plan Annual Report

Presentations Non-Verbal Gender Differences


Areas of Focus


Foundations Business Simulation Teamwork Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Skills Flexibility / Adaptability

Context for semester assignments Interdependence of business functional

areas Practical application of course material

and theory

Areas of Focus


Business Basics Networking Excel Basic Skills Ethics Diversity

Appropriate for All Majors


Variety


When All Else Fails…. Let Me Help!!


…Of Utmost Importance


Syllabus Review


http://sbuweb.tcu.edu/jmathis/

Documents

FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS Foundations in Business – Fall 2014 Foundations in Business - Fall 2014