Siena Heights University
BAM 311
BUSINESS ETHICS
3
This course will describe the moral and religious influences that helped to shape the rise of modern American
industry and will explore ethical frameworks for setting corporate social policy, and the setting of objectives for a
meaningful social response from the private sector. Students will be helped to become aware of ethical
categories for decision making and to develop critical thinking skills appropriate to making moral judgments in
areas of business management.
Prerequisite: MGT 302 or MKT 310
Course is offered: FA Every Year
BAM 329
MANAGING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
3
This course examines the concept of culture and its impact on international business leadership and
management. The impact of culture on concepts of leadership, values, expectations, and patterns of
communication are examined, both to demonstrate the importance of cultural sensitivity in global management
and to assist students in developing their own strategies for effectively communicating and negotiating with
individuals from other cultures. The course addresses a variety of ethical and evolving multiethnic workplace
issues, cultural differences in gender, and discusses appropriate management styles of multicultural
organizations. Students learn effective ways to research specific cultures and communication styles in order to
prepare themselves for cross-cultural encounters.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Course is offered: WI Every Year
BAM 340
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
3
The student will survey the legal environment's constitutional, regulatory, and international sectors. From the
manager's viewpoint, the student will explore laws affecting the basic business transaction, employer-employee
relationships and consumer relations. Special topics include foreign corrupt practices, discrimination, insider
trading, product liability, and computer law.
Prerequisite: MGT 302 or MKT 310
Course is offered: FA Every Year
BAM 379
JUNIOR SEMINAR IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
3
This course introduces students to comprehensive case studies. Junior Seminar in Strategic Management serves
as a bridge between business at the functional level and business at the strategic level. Students apply
knowledge mastered in previous business curses to solving complex problems encountered at the executive
level in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission
Course is offered: FA Every Year
BAM 411
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
3
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of business organizations in dynamic and complex global
settings. Through documentary films, ethnographies, field trips and debates, students learn to examine, develop
and support their position regarding corporate social responsibility in today’s world marketplace.
Prerequisite: Junior class standing
Course is offered: Uncertain
BAM 420
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
3
This course focuses on the basics of business etiquette. Students learn how to behave in various social and
professional settings and how to handle etiquette and issues of protocol in a practical and responsible manner.
Prerequisite: None
Course is offered: Uncertain
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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