BBA-133: Business Behavior and Communication

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Business & Economics
Department
Business Administration
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Business Administration
Course Number
133
Course Title
Business Behavior and Communication
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC
Catalog Course Description

Introduces the basics of appropriate behavior and communication in a business environment. Discusses personal, interpersonal, and group behaviors as well as etiquette, culture and diversity issues, interview skills, and effective problem solving techniques. Also examines how to use various communication styles in interactions with superiors, peers, subordinates, and clients.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Intrapersonal Behaviors
    1. Develop personal goal statements.
    2. Exhibit good workplace attire and grooming.
    3. Identify positive work habits, and explain how they affect relationships with others in the workplace.
    4. Practice self-management (time and stress management).
    5. Discuss good personal financial habits.
  2. Interpersonal Behaviors
    1. Demonstrate good listening skills.
    2. Discuss culture and diversity in the workplace.
  3. Personal On-the-Job Behaviors
    1. Evaluate etiquette.
    2. Examine self-image and positive appearance.
    3. Demonstrate good verbal communication skills used in the workplace.
    4. Demonstrate good non-verbal communication skills used in the workplace.
    5. Discuss organizational structures.
  4. Group Behavior and Team Building
    1. Construct and deliver a presentation in a group.
    2. Identify good group and/or team behaviors used on the job.
    3. Demonstrate effective personal, interpersonal, and group behaviors used in the workplace.
  5. Job Search and Interview Skills
    1. Discuss interview techniques.
    2. Discuss proper resume content and formatting.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Students will be assessed through tests, quizzes, homework, observations of student behavior, and class participation.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2022