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PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

3 CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I, 2006-2007=

DR. REBECCA HASKETT

 


OFFICE:  HARDACRE HALL, ROOM 214/215

PHONE:  641-4369    E-MAIL:  bahaskett@anderson.edu

 

Course Description:

This is = an introductory course in management theory and practice.  Major topic areas will include the historic development of management thought; decision-making; the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling; and the skills demanded of contemporary managers.  An international context and consideration of ethical issues in mana= ging people and resources will be emphasized throughout the study.

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Required Text:

Robbins,= Stephen P. and Decenzo, David A., Fundamentals of Management, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2005

(Optiona= l Study Guide available.)

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Objectives of the Course:

1.  To examine historic and current management thought.

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2. To examine His calling to be “salt” and “light” in our communities and organizations, as it relates to management practices.

 

3.  To assist you in developing a stro= ng base of self-awareness and practical managerial skills.

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4.   To gain a global perspective= of management issues.

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Requirements:

Readings:&= nbsp; You are expected to complete all reading assignments by the dates no= ted in this syllabus.  I have desi= gned our daily class discussions, quizzes and exercises with the assumption that= you will come to class informed by your prior consideration of assigned reading materials.  You may use your notes for = quizzes, discussions, or any other class activity except exams.

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Exams= :&= nbsp; There will be six unit exams given over the semester.  Your text, class lectures and discussions, videos, guest speakers, and assigned supplementary readings are all sources that may be covered on exams.&= nbsp; Dates for exams are noted on the class outline schedule at the end of this syllabus.  Departure from= this schedule will only be allowed, with prior consent, under extreme circumstances.&= nbsp; Your lowest exam score will be dropped in the final grading calculat= ion; however, you must take the final exam.

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Quizz= es:&= nbsp; Over the course of the semester we will have a number of quizzes over terminology and concepts introduced in reading assignments, or in-class exercises and lectures.  As no= ted above, you may use your handwritten notes for any in-class assignments.  There will be no makeups for ab= sences, but your lowest score will be dropped in final grading calculations.

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Term = Project: This project consists of an indiv= idual written report, which will give you the opportunity to do an in-depth study= of the managerial practices of an organization in which you may wish to pursue= a career.

 

Your res= earch should include well-structured interviews of managers, employees, and perha= ps even customers.  The best proj= ect reports will also include library research of the trends and challenges fac= ing your industry.  Think broadly = and creatively.  Make this project= a central part of your professional portfolio that you will be proud to show = to potential employers in the future.  (More details will be provided in class.)

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PLEASE NOTE - This is a “term project”= ; and should demonstrate the best of your entire semester’s learning.  Begin your research early in the semester, and plan to turn in your written report well before the final acceptance time on Friday December= 1, 2006.  No projects will be accepted late, for any reason. 

 

Class Participation:

Everyone= has an opportunity to earn up to 50 points in this area.  Points will be earned for discussi= on, submission of homework assignments, exercises, and lack of absences.  Assignments should be submitted in= -class vs. by e-mail. 

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You are = expected to come prepared and on time to every class session and to actively partici= pate in class discussions.  In an e= ffort to discourage interruptions to class sessions, points may be deducted for arriving late to class and/or cell phones ringing during class session.

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Note:  Students having special problems t= hat might affect their performance in class should notify the instructor during= the first week of school.  Possible arrangements can be made to work closely with the Learning Center, a tutor, or special time provided by the instructor.

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GRADING SCALE:

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Unit Exa= ms, 6 @ 100 points each    &nbs= p;    500        &= nbsp;         A  &n= bsp;      =3D        &= nbsp; 94-100

    (may drop 1 Exam score= )        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;       A-        =3D          = 91-93

Quizzes = & Activities     &nb= sp;            =             1= 00        &= nbsp;         B+       =3D <= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>         = 88-90

    (may drop 1 Quiz score= )        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         B        &= nbsp; =3D        &= nbsp; 84-87        &= nbsp;        

Term Pro= ject        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      150        &= nbsp;         B-        =3D        &= nbsp; 81-83

Class Participation          &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           50            =       C+       =3D        &= nbsp; 78-80

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = C         = =3D        &= nbsp; 74-77

        &= nbsp;   Total Possible      = ;            &n= bsp;        800        &= nbsp;         C-        =3D        &= nbsp; 71-73

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = D         = =3D        &= nbsp; 61-70

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TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE=

 

Dates            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Topics        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Text Readings

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August            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;                     Chapt= er

28        &= nbsp;           In= troduction & Career Module (pp. 224-229)

30        &= nbsp;           Fo= undations of Individual & Group Behavior &nb= sp;            =    8

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September

1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Foundations of Individual & Group Behavior &nb= sp;            =    8

4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Labor Day

6 & 8      =          Understanding Work Teams     &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =           9<= /span>

11&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Exam #1

13 &= 15        &= nbsp;  Managers and Management     = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;           1

18        &= nbsp;           Hi= storical Roots (pp. 29-45)

20 &= 22        &= nbsp;  The Management Environment   &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;         2

25&nb= sp;            =        Exam #2

27 & 29 = ;          Foundations of Planning        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp; 3

 

Oc= tober

2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Foundations of Decision Making    &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     4

4         &= nbsp;            No Class – Term Project Day

6        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Foundations of Decision Making    &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     4

9&n= bsp;            = ;         Exam # 3

11  &n= bsp;            = ;     Guest Speaker

13&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Fall Break      &n= bsp;          

16 &= 18        &= nbsp;  Basic Organization Designs    = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;            = ; 5

20 &= 23        &= nbsp;  Staffing and Human Resource Management  &n= bsp;            = ;            &n= bsp;   6

25, 27 & 30     = Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation  &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     7

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November

1 &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        Exam # 4

3 & 6 &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Motivating and Rewarding Employees<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:3'>        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      10

8 & = 10        &= nbsp;    Leadership and Trust     &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;        11

13, 15 &= amp; 17     Communication and Interpersonal Skills    = ;            &n= bsp;            = ;       12

20&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Exam #5

22-26             =   THANKSGIVING BREAK!!

27 & 29 &nbs= p;         Foundations of Control     &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =       13

 

December

1&n= bsp;            = ;         TERM PROJECT DUE &SHARE EXPERIENCE

4  &nb= sp;            =        Foundations of Control     &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =       13

6 & = 8        &= nbsp;      Operations Management     &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;   14

&nb= sp;            =            FINAL EXAM #6:  10:00 class <= /b>(Dec. 14th 9:30-11:10 a.= m.)

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