After successfully completing this learning module, students will be able to:

Chpt 1

1.1 The Nature of Business 12
1.2 Understanding the Business Environment 17
1.3 How Business and Economics Work 21
1.4 Macroeconomics: The Big Picture 28
1.5 Achieving Macroeconomic Goals 33
1.6 Microeconomics: Zeroing in on Businesses and Consumers 37
1.7 Competing in a Free Market 43
1.8 Trends in the Business Environment and Competition 46

Chpt 2

2.1 Understanding Business Ethics 61
2.2 How Organizations Influence Ethical Conduct 64
2.3 Managing a Socially Responsible Business 69
2.4 Responsibilities to Stakeholders 73
2.5 Trends in Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 78

To meet the learning outcomes in this module, students are expected to complete the following:

Post an introduction in "Getting to Know You"
Read and acknowledge "Differences in Online Learning"
Read and acknowledge "Discussion Board Video"
Read Chapters 1 and 2
Watch Quicktake video 1
Post in Discussion Board 1 (original post by Wednesday night, peer reply by Friday night, follow-ups by Sunday night)
Chapter homework Chpt 1 and 2
Quiz 1 (Chpt 1 and 2)