146 Trafalgar Ave, Kitchener-Waterloo

Ontario, Canada N2A 1ZT

BOH4M Business Leadership
Grade 12 - University / College Preparation
Course Outline Spring 2014

Guidelines: The Ont. Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Business Studies policy Document, revised 2006
Instructor: Mr. Morrison
Text: Management Fundamentals Cdn Ed. Schermerhorn & Wright
Room: 213

Course Description:

This course focuses on the development of leadership skills used in managing a successful business.
Students will analyse the role of a leader in business, with a focus on decision making, management of
group dynamics, workplace stress and conflict, motivation of employees, and planning. Effective
business communication skills, ethics, and social responsibility are also emphasized.

Unit Topic Time
Unit 1 Management 25 hours
Unit 2 Environment 30 hours
Unit 3 Management Fundamentals (Planning, Organizing & Controlling) 30 hours
Unit 4 Leadership 25 hours
Total Time 110 hours

Mark Breakdown
Term 70%
Journals & Class Participation 5%
Quizzes & Assignments 20%
Summative Group Projects 25%
Unit Tests 20%

Final Summative Assessment 30%
Culminating Activity 10%
Written Exam 20%
General Information
Resources
3 ring binder with paper; pencils, an assortment of coloured pens; calculator; textbook; unit dividers
Assignments and Projects
You will always be given adequate time to complete all assignments and projects. They must be handed in on or
before the due date specified, and due dates will only be negotiable under extenuating circumstances. No
assignment will be accepted after the assignment/project has been returned or after 5 days pass the due date,
whichever comes first.
Assessment & Evaluation:
According to Ministry policy the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. It
will be based upon the provincial curriculum expectations and the achievement levels outlined in the secondary
curriculum policy documents.
Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources such as assignments, demonstrations,
projects, learning skills, etc. Evaluation is the process of judging the value of the students work on the basis of
established criteria and assigning a value to represent that quality
Attendance and Punctuality
Please make attending this class and being on time a regular habit. Absence is permitted only for valid reasons and
is governed by school policy. If you are away going to be away, make sure you e-mail Mr. Morrison
(joshmorrison26@me.com) and go to the class website for the work you missed - http://www.business-
leadership.weebly.com
Classroom Participation
The more you contribute to the class, the more you will get out of it. Dont be afraid to ask questions and dont be
afraid to answer them either. Your level of participation can affect your mark!
Homework
You are expected to complete all homework which is assigned. There may be periodic homework checks during the
semester and these will account for a portion of your final mark.