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Course Description:
Survey of the history of management and review of significant management literature. Application of management theories to practical problems in planning, organizing, and controlling business activity.
Course Objectives:
This course presents a thorough and systematic coverage of management theory and practice. It will focus on the basic roles, skills and functions of management with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals. Special attention will be given to social responsibility, managerial ethics, and the importance of multinational organizations. Upon completion of the course the student should:
1. Understand basic managerial concepts and their application in achieving high performance.
2. Be familiar with the historical development and varying perspectives concerning management theory and its applications to business organizations.
3. Be knowledgeable of the theory and practical applications of the managerial process.
4. Be aware of the importance of the environment, technology and human resources in determining structural and operating features/processes that are most important in achieving high performance and total quality management.
Prerequisites:
None
Texts:
Required:
1. Daft, Richard L. Management, Fifth Edition, Harcourt Brace Publishers, 2000.
2. BusinessWeek Online, free electronic subscription, daily reading.
Measurement of Learning Outcomes:
Examinations:
Quiz #1: 10 points
Quiz #2: 10 points
Quiz #3: 10 points
Book Case: Two to three students will team upon on a case from the book, conduct supplementary research on the topics and prepare a 10-15 minutes lesson on the case to/with the class. The presentation will be formatted as a PowerPoint presentation and uploaded unto WebCT no later than 48 prior to time of presentation. Innovation and creativity in the method of instruction is urged. 10 points (the team grade is the individual grade).
Written/Oral Report:
As a three or four person team, conduct and report on a business project to be chosen by the students and approved by the instructor. Students may elect to complete the project on their own by the requirements cited below remain the in effect.
1. The report is to be 20 pages in length, bibliography, tables of contents and charts/figures are not included in the length.
2. The project paper must contain a minimum of 20 secondary and 3 primary sources, knowledgeable experts and other than academics. Use of both types of sources must be demonstrated in the work and all sources cited in the bibliography must be used in the text of the paper. Further instructions on preparing the paper will be provided.
3. All bibliographic sources must be current and no sources prior to January 1, 2000 may be used.
4. Secondary sources: A minimum of 15 to 20 Internet sources must be used and 5 non-Internet secondary sources may be used.
5. Primary sources: these are actual persons from whom information is obtained related to the topic. The contact may be in person, by telephone, fax, email, or other written correspondence. See more detailed instructions. One primary source per student on the project.
6. The teams will conduct peer evaluations internally and periodically during the quarter for individual grades.
6. The paper topic is due in Week 3. The paper topic may not be changed after the paper outline and initial bibliography is turned in in Week 7. No exceptions.
7. The term paper/project is due in Week 9. Written report: 27 points, Oral Report: 3 points. All oral reports must be presented in PowerPoint and loaded unto WebCT 48 hours prior to presentation in class.
Web Professional Resume: Using instructions provided each student will
create and post an electornic resume on the web.
5 points.
Attendance and Participation:
This course will be taught in the classroom as well as partially online (hybrid online) and will be Internet-mediated through the use of WebCT and regular email. Three methods of evaluation will be used:
WebCT: Use of all features of WebCT will be calculated and are available for viewing by each student. Point values on WebCT will be assigned in the following priority order: (1) Postings (2) Items read (3) Hits: 15 points.
Instructor Evaluation: This involves instructor assessment of individual and group preparation for and discussion of all assigned readings/cases, keeping abreast of current events though readings of newspapers as well as online resources, and contributing to the overall class experience, including in the online environment. 10 points.
Extra Credit: Students may earn extra credit by preparing a PowerPoint presentation on a chapter or other assigned topic and presenting it in class or online. 5 points.
There are numerous requirements and opportunities for classroom participation both in the actual classroom and on WebCT.
Please note: Almost all assignments involving WebCT will be posted by 2400 of the day the assignment is due.
Method of Evaluation:
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Attendance and class participation are extremely important because of the need for interaction, teamwork and making contributions to the furtherance of one's own and others' knowledge. Roll will be taken as both actual/physical as well as online/virtual classes. Late assignments will either no be accepted or graded down.
The project final report will be a formal "dress for success" presentation with PowerPoint as well as any other graphics.
Method of Assigning Letter Grades:
Grades will be assigned per University policy, as follows:
A Outstanding 90 and above
B Above average: 80-89.9
C Average 70-79.9
D Below Average 60-69.9
F Failure Below 60
Academic Integrity:
Any instances of academic dishonesty to include plagiarism or cheating is considered as an automatic failure of the assignment and the course as well as referral to the Judicial Affairs Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for disciplinary action. Each student is required to sign and date an Academic Integrity Form at the start of the quarter to cover all assignments.
