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Principles
of Management Syllabus
(Online) |
Instructor Information
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Name |
Pollis Robertson |
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E-mail Address |
robertsonp@kellogg.edu |
Office
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Campus |
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Office |
C256 |
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Fax |
269-565-2033 |
Class Information
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Beginning Date |
01/13/2007 |
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Number of Weeks |
16 |
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Meeting
Times/Location |
Online |
Course Description
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An analysis and application of the
basic principles of management. Subjects include management by objectives, supervisory
leadership styles, current managerial problems, motivational techniques,
organizational problems, communications, planning techniques and management
control systems. Emphasis will be
placed on individual and group involvement through case problems, group
discussions, role-playing, and other individual involvement methods. |
Textbooks
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1. Stephen P. Robbins and David A. Decenzo.
Fundamentals of Management, Essential Concepts and Applications, 5th Edition,
Publisher: McGraw Hill/Irwin. Year: 2005 |
Program Outcomes
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A. |
Explain theoretical and practical
understanding of concepts, models, and techniques associated with different
business disciplines. |
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B. |
Network effectively with others in situations
requiring teambuilding, leadership, change, and negotiation. |
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C. |
Assess customer needs and develop
effective approaches to customer service. |
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D. |
Determine responsibilities of
community members and the use of ethics as an integral feature of personal,
social, and professional considerations. |
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E. |
Summarize and communicate ideas,
observations, analyses, conclusions, and recommendations to others in a
variety of professional contexts. |
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F. |
Interpret and analyze business situations
by using measurement systems and frameworks from relevant business functional
areas to identify and solve problems.
Effectively operate in unstructured situations, self-managed learning
and career development. |
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G. |
Construct a methodical approach to
planning and guiding project processes from start to finish. The processes are guided through five
stages: initiation, planning,
executing, controlling, and closing. |
Core Abilities
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A. |
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in
gathering, analyzing, interpreting facts, and problem solving using
scientific inquiry. |
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B. |
Demonstrate writing, listening,
computer, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. |
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C. |
Evaluate knowledge of the implications
of being a citizen in a global community. |
Competencies
1. Appraise
the basic functions of management including planning, organizing, directing,
and controlling.
2. Apply
management knowledge to practical day-to-day business issues.
3. Explain how
managerial jobs differ from other types of jobs.
4. Explore the
many factors that lead to organizational success.
5. Critique
managerial styles to gain an understanding of what makes managers effective.
6. Assess the
practical use of motivational theories to improve managerial effectiveness.
7. Apply
common managerial planning strategies to improve individual and organizational
planning effectiveness.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Learning objectives showing what items you will be tested on are provided for each chapter under the assignment section in Blackboard.
METHODS OF
ACHIEVING
GOALS:
This is an online Distance Learning Computer based course. The interface for this course is Blackboard Version 5.0. This will be the primary method of communicating with students in the course.
The course content is presented on Blackboard. A lecture discussion for each chapter is presented in the course content area by chapter.
Group discussion of cases and small group discussions to link each chapter’s concepts to actual management practice of the following skills: Critical thinking, Communications, Diversity appreciation, Ethics/Values, and group and individual understanding. The group discussion will be done aschronously using the "Group discussion Board" features in Blackboard, and the e-mail option in Blackboard.
Internet Exercises to reinforce and update cases/group discussion and Self-assessment CD exercises maybe assigned for Extra Credit.
Videotape presentations, cases and concepts presentations may be used if the technology for streaming video becomes available.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: "Timeliness" is a valuable asset to take to the job marketplace. The Department of Business has on-time attendance, on-time assignment completion, and on-time make-up examinations as priority items in development of course requirements and evaluations. In this course these issues of "timeliness" are addressed as follows:
In an Online class it is extremely important that students follow the weekly schedule of activities and complete all assignments when they are due. Group discussions require the input from all members in the group in a timely manner. An online class does provide a greater degree of flexibility than a traditional classroom course in that you can work on a "twenty-four-seven basis". However, you must have the group's posting made by a specific time and day during the week. Points will be deducted for work that is not posted on the Discussion Board on time.
Online courses such as this one requires that student exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments.
Missed or later assignments Make-up Policy.
Each assignment will specify the due date and the penalty for late or missed assignment. Exams and quizzes must be taken as listed in the weekly schedule of activities for the course. In the events of emergencies or documented situations beyond the student or the instructor’s control, makeup examines or quizzes will be given on the week before the final exam date of the class.
Plagiarism
or Cheating Policy
Plagiarism or cheating as referenced in the student handbook will be enforced in this class.
I am recommending that you log into and work on the course a minimum of 90 minutes three times each week.
CAUTION!!! If you find that this course is not
what you expected and you just don't like it. Please
call me (269-965-4121- ext 2506) or e-mail me to discuss what we can do.
However, if you elect to do nothing in the course, you will receive a failing
grade.
DERIVATION OF
GRADE: Final grades are based on the items listed below:
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Item |
Activities |
Points |
Percentage (%) |
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Readiness Quizzes |
14 |
140 |
14% |
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Essay Quizzes |
5 |
160 |
16% |
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Individual Assignment |
1 |
20 |
1% |
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Team Assignments |
14 |
300 |
29% |
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Midterm Exam |
1 |
200 |
20% |
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Final Exam |
1 |
200 |
20% |
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Total |
33 |
1020 |
100% |
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The quiz for each chapter can be found in the assignment section of Blackboard. Notice that the there are two types of quizzes readiness quiz and essay quizzes. The readiness quizzes consist of multiple choice questions that are graded by Blackboard immediately after you take them. You may take them multiple times to improve your score. The Essay quizzes are graded by the instructor and you can only take them one time. You should be sure to look up the answers to the questions before you answer them. These quizzes are designed to give you feedback about your level of comprehension that you have achieved for the chapter. Be sure that you have completed all of the material and exercises for the chapter before you take the quizzes.
Midterm Exam and Final Exam will consist of multiple choices and essay questions based on the material from the text, online lecture notes, and discussion board. The questions will be related directly to the learned objectives and the quizzes from the chapters. You must take all of the quizzes that are included on the Midterm test prior to the midterm test date. Credit for these quizzes will not be given after the Midterm.
Students will be assigned to a team. Teams are responsible for completing and posting their assignments on the discussion board each week. The team assignment will be explained in the assignment section of Blackboard for the particular week.
Extra
credit will be available up to a maximum of five percent of the total points
available for this course.
Grading Scale
A 94 - 100%
A- 90 - 93%
B+ 87 - 89%
B 83 - 86%
B- 80 - 82%
C+ 77 - 79%
C 73 - 76%
C- 70 - 72%
D+ 67 - 69%
D 63 - 66%
D- 60 - 62%
F < - 60%
Guidelines and
Information
Attendance Requirement
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Attendance Requirements: "Timeliness" is a valuable
asset to take to the job marketplace.
The Department of Business has on-time attendance, on-time assignment
completion, and on-time make-up examinations as priority items in the
development of course requirements and evaluations. In this course these issues of timeliness
are addressed as follows: Regular class attendance and class
participation are necessary for successful completion of this course. A student who does not attend regularly
will normally experience considerable difficulty. While attendance will not directly be a
major consideration in the determination of the final course grade, it will
be used to influence the grade in marginal situations. If you are absent from a class session,
it is your responsibility to become fully familiar with any information
presented during that session. You are
responsible for all assignments made during your absence. When repeated or extended absence
reaches levels where successful completion of the course is jeopardized, an
"excessive absence" report will be made to the counseling
staff. An attempt is then made to
contact the student to resolve any problems. Missed or later assignments Make-up
Policy. Each assignment will specify the due date
and the penalty for late or missed assignment. Exams and quizzes must be taken as listed
in the weekly schedule of activities for the course. In the events of emergencies or documented
situations beyond the student or the instructor's control, makeup examines or
quizzes will be given on the week before the final exam date of the class. Plagiarism or Cheating Policy Plagiarism or cheating as referenced
in the student handbook will be enforced in this class. Withdrawal for refund date
__________Withdrawal for Grade of W date _________ |
Missed
or later assignments Make-up Policy.
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Each assignment will specify the due
date and the penalty for late or missed assignment. Exams and quizzes must be taken as listed in
the weekly schedule of activities for the course. In the events of emergencies or documented
situations beyond the student or the instructor's control, makeup examines or
quizzes will be given on the week before the final exam date of the
class. If postings are not made to the
discussion forum within the due date and the penalty phase, no credit will be
given since the opportunity for feedback about the assignment will have past. |
Extra Credit
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Extra credit will be available up to a
maximum of five percent of the total points available for this course. |
Plagiarism or Cheating
Policy
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Plagiarism or cheating as referenced
in the student handbook will be enforced in this class. |
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Disclaimer:
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Information contained in this syllabus
was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete
when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be
considered a contract between |