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Business Etiquette
I. Course Prefix/Number: MGT 210
Course Name: Business Etiquette
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
None
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course presents the fundamentals of business etiquette as they are applied to the modern multicultural and global business environments. Content includes the importance of the first impression, polite conversation, personal appearance, office politics, diplomacy, telephone and cell phone etiquette, proper oral and written communication, and the protocol of meetings both in the United States and abroad. Students will participate in an off-campus formal dining experience.
IV. Learning Objectives
A. Understand how business etiquette has evolved from its earliest days to today's
modern concepts and why actions speak louder than words.
B. Understand global business etiquette similarities and differences.
C. Develop business etiquette skills a manager requires and how to apply those skills
effectively.
D. Discover what inter-relationships exist between business etiquette and
communication skills and their impact on success in today’s multicultural business
environment.
E. Be able to explain how business etiquette impacts the various roles of the manager
both inside and outside the organizational system and why proper business etiquette
is important to the success of the operation.
modern concepts and why actions speak louder than words.
B. Understand global business etiquette similarities and differences.
C. Develop business etiquette skills a manager requires and how to apply those skills
effectively.
D. Discover what inter-relationships exist between business etiquette and
communication skills and their impact on success in today’s multicultural business
environment.
E. Be able to explain how business etiquette impacts the various roles of the manager
both inside and outside the organizational system and why proper business etiquette
is important to the success of the operation.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
Etiquette awareness
First impressions
“Small talk”
Professional presence
Office politics and courtesies
Diplomacy
Telephone, cell phone, and email/internet etiquette challenges
Oral and written communication etiquette rules
The protocol of meetings
Business meal etiquette
Gift giving
International business etiquette
First impressions
“Small talk”
Professional presence
Office politics and courtesies
Diplomacy
Telephone, cell phone, and email/internet etiquette challenges
Oral and written communication etiquette rules
The protocol of meetings
Business meal etiquette
Gift giving
International business etiquette
VII. Methods of Instruction
Text based lectures will be supplemented by in-class discussion and exercises.
Appropriate audio-visual materials, handouts and possibly guest speakers from industry
may also be utilized. Students will participate in a formal dining experience.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Appropriate audio-visual materials, handouts and possibly guest speakers from industry
may also be utilized. Students will participate in a formal dining experience.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
The student must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication. Regular
attendance and class participation are necessary. Reading skill appropriate for college
level work is required. The student must demonstrate the fundamentals of business
etiquette at a formal business dinner.
attendance and class participation are necessary. Reading skill appropriate for college
level work is required. The student must demonstrate the fundamentals of business
etiquette at a formal business dinner.
IX. Instructional Materials
Varies by instructor
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Course grades will be determined by the student's demonstration of proficiency and
understanding of the course material based on the following:
10% attendance and class participation
20% business etiquette skill demonstration at a formal dinner
70% series of up to five objective examinations
understanding of the course material based on the following:
10% attendance and class participation
20% business etiquette skill demonstration at a formal dinner
70% series of up to five objective examinations
XI. Other Course Information
A. Regular attendance is a requirement and will be considered in the grade
determination. Whether a student is in class or not they are responsible for all lecture
content, including all supplemental materials. Do not expect to pick up handouts from
the instructor during the next class session.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
determination. Whether a student is in class or not they are responsible for all lecture
content, including all supplemental materials. Do not expect to pick up handouts from
the instructor during the next class session.
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
