This course will enable the students to - 1. Understanding the nature and scope of business. 2. Learn the factors that constitute the total business environment.
Course Outcomes (COs):
Course |
Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Paper Code |
Paper Title |
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GBBA 301A |
Fundamentals of Business Environment |
CO112: Students will be able to understand the constituents of Environment and their impact on business. CO113: Students will be able to apply various aspects of Socio cultural environment on business. CO114: Students will be able to integrate the various concepts of the economy particularly the developing country like India. CO115: Students will be able to analyze the political and legal implications on the business environment. CO116: The course would enable students to remember various components of Indian Financial system and investment opportunities. CO117: Students will demonstrate sensitivity towards environmental issues and have ability to address them in the course of business. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Hours using whiteboards, Lab Practice Sessions & Discussion, Short practical Assignment consisting of logical and numerical problems based on Ms- Word, Ms-Excel and Ms-Access software packages. Learning activities for the students: Self learning practical assignments and Presentation, Solving practical problems using latest analysis tools of Ms- Excel , Case -based practical Learning through Ms –office package , Group Learning – Teamwork |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Presentation, Individual and group projects, Task-based practical exercises to assess students’ software understanding & technical skills
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Business Environment: Concept, Nature and Significance, Environment Scanning: Meaning, Nature and scope, Process of Environment Scanning, Interaction between Internal and External Environment
Socio-Cultural Environment: Components of Culture- Language, Religion, Values, Attitude, Customs, Education, Family, Material Culture, Aesthetics. Hofstede’s four dimensions
Economic Environment: Bases of Economy, Economic System: Market Allocation, Command Allocation, Mixed Allocation
Economic Policies in India- Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy
Political Environment: Concept, Types of Political Systems, Influence of Political Environment on business
Legal Environment: Laws relating to Business in India, Intellectual Property Rights
Financial Environment: Concept, An overview of the Financial System, Components of Financial System, Financial Institutions in India, Types of Foreign Investment: Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Portfolio Investment
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