SABU UBB1 - Understanding Business Basics

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College-Central Office

Subject:

Sales and Business

Description:

Looking back at business 10 years ago, 50 years ago, or even longer, it has not changed significantly. Technology has changed, our competition has changed, and our customers have changed. Business has not changed, but the way we do business has changed dramatically. Our customers and competition used to be across the street. Now, they can be anywhere in the world. Communication has gone from day, to hours, to minutes, or instantaneous. The need to act and react has placed greater demands on our businesses. A supervisor in today¿s business world must make not only the day-to-day operating decisions but is challenged by the big picture items such as: absenteeism, overtime, programs of the month, and more. Supervisors are faced with situations requiring snap decisions, armed with limited information, and unaware of the impact of these decisions. The second part of this course introduces individuals and teams to the realities of the business bottom line through a game-based business simulation. The simulation provides background information about the business setting as well as the opportunities to calculate financial metrics and engage in team competition. Throughout the competition, business concepts are related back to the participants¿ specific organization. This two-part course is designed for front-line and middle-level managers and supervisors. Benefits to your organization: 1. Increases level of professionalism and knowledge of managers and supervisors 2. Prepares participants to effectively deal with growth and change in your organization 3. Provides job skills immediately applicable on the job 4. Develops confidence in those entrusted with supervisory responsibilities This instructor-led course with reference materials and handouts focuses on the skills and tools needed to help managers and supervisors understand themselves and become more productive in the workplace. This course will focus on the learner and the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate employees in the workplace. The course begins with a pre assessment and ends with a post assessment to document learning.

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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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