BUAD 131:  Principles of Management

Fall 2008

Instructor  Dr. Pollis Robertson
Phone 269-965-4121 Ext 2506
Office Hours:
Online:		 Arranged
I will respond to student e-mail within two work days.
Course Prerequisites None
Textbook Required Textbook: Fundamentals of Management, 6th edition, Stephen P. Robbins and David A. Decenzo, Prentice Hall/with Assessment CD.
Online Course Features and Requirements Number of tests: Two exams

Required on campus sessions:   None

Special labs or practicum:  None

Number of assignments:  14 online readiness quizzes, 14 group exercises.

Estimated time per week:  9 hours

Group interaction required:  Yes, in discussion forums.

Scheduled activities or self paced:  Scheduled activities. You should log into and work on the course a minimum of 90 minutes three times each week.

Requirements:  Students must have access to the following:

  • Equipment:  You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
  • Software:  You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
  • Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.
Course Site: http://bb.kellogg.edu
Curriculum Statement This course will prepare you for further study in the business curriculum.
Description 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.
Objectives The course is designed to: 
  • Increase the students' understanding of the basic functions of management including but not limited to motivation leadership, work groups, relationships with superiors, colleagues, and subordinates, planning and establishing objectives, organizing, control systems related to management concepts. 
  • Encourage the students to apply management knowledge to practical day-to-day business issues.
  • Provide the opportunity for students to understand how managerial jobs differ from other types of jobs.. 
  • Provide the opportunity for students to understand the factors that lead to organizational success. 
  • Introduce students to the need for management in business organizations and the role of management in developing an organizational structure, acquiring human resources and creating a supportive work environment. 
  • Provide the opportunity for students to understand how attitudes and values will influence managerial styles.
  • Provide the opportunity for students to use motivational theories to improve their managerial effectiveness.
  • Provide the opportunity for students to learn how to improve their planning performance and the planning performance of others. 
Grading Final grade is based on an averaging of the below elements:
  Percent of final grade
Mid-semester exam (1) 20%
Final exam (1) 20%
Online exams (3) 20%
Group Exercises (14) 20%
Quizzes (14) 20%
Total 100%
Grading Scale

Percentage

Point

Grade

94 - 100%

4.00

A

90 - 93%

3.67

A-

87 - 89%

3.33

B+

83 - 86%

3.00

B

80 - 82%

2.67

B-

77 - 79%

2.33

C+

73 - 76%

2.00

C

70 - 72%

1.67

C-

67 - 69%

1.33

D+

63 - 66%

1.00

D

60 - 62%

0.67

D-

Below 60%

0.00

F
Attendance 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 forums 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.  The Assessment Plan will indicate the penalty for late or missed assignments.  Online courses such as this one require that students exercise a great deal of self discipline and get started early in the course on the content, quizzes, and assignments.  CAUTION!  You will be administratively withdrawn from this class if no work is completed by the fourth week of the semester.
"I" Grades Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances.  All "I" grades should be completed by the end of the following semester.

 

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