Business etiquette

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07BHHA245
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mutka-Vierula, Kristiina
Teacher Team: Mutka-Vierula, Kristiina ; Rantalainen, Sirkku ; Råtts, Saija
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

Student's Workload

- lectures and guided practice 24 h
- independent work 30 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Concept of business etiquette
- Greeting people, making introductions, small talk, etc. in various situations
- Job interviews, meeting, various types of festive events
- Communication using various tools
- Dress codes and other forms of expression
- Table manners
- Business gifts and other ways to show appreciation
- Observation of cultural differences

Recommended or Required Reading

- material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- lectures and guided practice, group work, visit/visiting lecturer
- independent work

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

Good (4-3): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

Satisfactory (2-1): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events.

Assessment Methods

- portfolio, learning diary or report and presentation
- active participation in teaching

Work Placement

Work placement is not included in the course.

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