Welcome to Introduction to Business!
This short survey will help me learn more about your background, interests, and expectations for this course. There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer based on your own experience and opinions.
1. How familiar are you with business-related topics? Not familiar at all
Extremely familiar
2. Have you taken any business-related courses before? No Economics Accounting Marketing Management Finance Entrepreneurship Business Communication Other:
3. Which areas of business are you most interested in? [Select up to three] Entrepreneurship Management and leadership Human resource management Marketing Operations and supply chain Finance and accounting Technology and AI in business International business E-commerce and digital business
4. How often do you pay attention to business news, companies, brands, or business trends? 5. Have you ever had any of the following experiences? [Select all that apply] Had a part-time job or internship Sold something online Started a small business or side project Helped with a family business Invested in stocks, funds, or other financial products Participated in a business competition Managed a student organization or project Created content or operated a social media account None of the above Other:
6. What do you think is the primary purpose of a business? [Choose the answer closest to your view.] To make a profit To satisfy customers To create value for society To provide jobs To create value for different stakeholders Other:
7. Imagine you have 10,000 dollars and enough time to start a small business. Would you do it? Definitely not
Definitely yes
8. Which factor do you think is MOST important for business success today? Money / capital Talented employees Technology Entrepreneurship Knowledge and information A strong brand Understanding customers Luck / timing
9. Which change do you think will have the greatest impact on businesses over the next five years? Artificial intelligence Economic uncertainty Changing consumer preferences Global competition Geopolitical tensions Climate change and sustainability Demographic change Changes in laws and regulations Other:
10. What do you most hope to gain from this course? [Select up to three] Understand how businesses work Learn how real companies make decisions Develop practical business skills Better understand business news Prepare for future business courses Prepare for internships and job interviews Learn how to start a business Understand how AI and technology are changing business Improve my ability to analyze business problems Other:
11. Which class activities would help you learn best? [Select up to three] Lectures and explanations Real company examples Case studies Group discussions In-class quizzes Business simulations or games Group presentations Debates Other:
12. In one or two words, complete the sentence:
Business is .