FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS Foundations 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 4.50Tactfulness 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-oriented4.18 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 Mission At 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 DecisionsPossible 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 “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

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