BUS 135T Introduction to Business Systems
The course introduces the global business system in the context of the economic, political, social and technological environments, relating business to society as a whole. Topics covered include the international scope, function, and organization of firms, and other fundamental concepts of multinational business. The course also addresses functional areas such as the value chain, production, marketing, human resources, and accounting. A special emphasis will be given on family businesses. Each of the topics covered in this course will be analyzed from the perspective of a family business.