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FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESSFoundations in Business – Spring 2015
Reason for Foundations in Business
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Feedback from the Business Community Great students Excellent skills when they graduate Need to move “key fundamental” skills
earlier in academic career
The Candidate Skills/Qualities Employers Want
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
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
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers: Job Outlook 2012
Professionalism
Five Keys are:1. Have pride in yourself and
confidence in your abilities
2. Be excellent, do your best, and be your best
3. Achieve your full potential
4. Excel and be respected by others
5. Maximize your abilities, opportunities, and results
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
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.
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Portfolios
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
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.
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.
AAC&U Employer Survey Data -2013
• “In addition to a resume or college transcript, more than four in five employers say an electronic portfolio would be useful to them in ensuring that job applicants have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their company or organization.”
Optimal Portfolio
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Areas of Focus
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
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
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Areas of Focus
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
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
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Business Basics Networking Excel Basic Skills Ethics Diversity
Appropriate for All Majors
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
Variety
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
When All Else Fails…. Let Me Help!!
Foundations in Business - Spring 2015
…Of Utmost Importance
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