WELCOME to John Gibson's GBS151 course website at Glendale Community College!
Website Background: This website was created as a quick and easy startup for you to use before trying Maricopa's Blackboard system. Your initial GBS151 information will be stored here - and the rest will soon be made available in Blackboard (so learn how to access Blackboard ASAP!). The image you see above is intended to remind you that now more than ever, you are a member of the world community - and that you will need to find your place in the global knowledge workforce. Your future success may well depend upon this valuable perspective!
About the Course: From the description above, you can see that my sections of this course have become increasingly global - because the business world is changing fast. And every semester, my class is also becoming more experiential, since business concepts and terminology will make better sense if you can actively "experience" as much as possible. So you will be using computers, trying business simulations, working on projects and analyzing situations in teams, etc. While doing this, you will have the opportunity to interact with other business students around the world. These are also the types of experiences employers want to see!
1st Day Note: For the assignment above, you will need to choose between these two articles:
Intro-1 Due 8/28/09 3rd Day Note: Websites used:
1. CUNY Virtual EnterpriseNet-1 Due 8/31/09
VE Project VE-1 Due 9/4/09 Chapter 3 Note: Websites used:
1. As Budget Deficit Grows, So Do Doubts on Dollar AND Inevitable End to Dollar's Reserve Role?
OR
2. Apple May Sell 3 Million iPhones in China Next Year AND Apple's iPhone, an Indian Flop, Prepares for ChinaAND
3. globalEDGE
Ch3-1 Due 9/11/09
Chapter 4 Note: For the assignment below, you will need to choose between these two options:
Ch3/4-Career Due 9/16/09 Chapter 5/6 Ch6-1 Due 9/23/09 VE Project Lab Day - We will use this lab to get a good start on your company's website. Some of you can also help search for products, images, information about your Industry, etc. Here's where you will start:
VE Market PlaceAll VEs! Due
10/09/09
Chapter 8 Corporate Culture/Delegation Ch8-1 Due 3/11/09 VE Project VE #2 - Business Plan Update (With Management & Organization Plan) VE-2 Due
10/16/09
VE Project (Activities) Get Ready For 10/28 Trading Day!
Lab on Friday (10/23). Don't forget to...1. Finish your VE Website! Login at this link!
Then use "Manage Company Site" and "Manage e-Inventory" menu links.2. Get your GCC & Team pictures; then finish your PowerPoint Presentation!
3. Apply for a VE Credit Card!
VE-3 Due 10/27/09 VE Project (Report) VE-3 Due 11/4/09
Chapter 13 Product/Service Activity:
1. Do a SWOT Analysis for GCC - at least 2 examples for each part!
2. Do Page 429, #2 - Then use the first two questions to survey yourself and a student outside of class (for 2 sets of answers).
Ch13-1 Due 11/13/09 at Beginning of class!
Chapter 14 Note: For the assignment below, you will need to choose between these two options:
Ch14-Career Due 11/30/09 VE Project VE #4 - Business Plan Update (Marketing Plan) VE-4 Due 11/25/09
3,000 Census Jobs in West Phoenix from Phoenix Business Journal
In case you are looking for work. Just follow the Vangent link...
"Father Guido Sarducci's Five Minute University" on YouTube
This is a funny clip which will make you think a little. Enjoy!
Not 13th Grade - College 101 (PowerPoint)
If you are just starting college, this show may help a LOT!
"Did You Know 3.0 (Shift Happens)?" on YouTube
One of the best of many versions about change and the future. Another one to make you think!
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