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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MGT 301-1"
COURSE NAME: "Principles of Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2022
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Luigi Nasta
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course offers an introduction to the manager’s role and the management process of decision making in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the corporation in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication. It introduces the processes of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, and it emphasizes the importance of teamwork and individual participation.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The course is structured in three main sections along the strategic management process.

In the first section, students will understand the strategic analysis through the definition of goals and objectives, the analysis of the external environment and the internal environment of the firm.

In the second section, the business level strategic formulation (cost leadership, Focus, and differentiation) will be analysed.

Finally, the course will deepen the understanding of how each managerial function (Organisation, Marketing, Innovation Management, Operations, and Finance) contributes to the implementation of the strategic management process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The students will be able to:

- to correctly apply the main management tools in order to analyze the problems that may affect the firms and to propose the most suitable solutions;

- examine and recognize the main business strategies a firm adopts in order to be competitive;

- examine and recognize the main functional departments and their activities within a firm.

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Strategic Management: Text and CasesDess, Gregory; Lumpkin, G.T. (Tom); Eisner, Alan; McNamara, GerryDess, Gregory; Lumpkin, G.T. (Tom); Eisner, Alan; McNamara, Gerry9781260075083     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Written individual assignment: Mid-term exam Written assignment composed by multiple choices questions, true or false questions, open questions 15%
Written individual assignment: Final exam Written assignment composed by open questions, multiple choice questions, true or false questions 45%
Group assignment: Case study presentation in the class Case analysis presentation. Key topics of the presentation to focus on: company strategy, organizational design and culture, and leadership. 30%
Class participation Students are welcome to contribute to the class discussions by sharing with the classmates contemporary articles, research, opinions, etc. on the management issues. 10%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course. 94 to 100 A; 90 to 93 A-
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments. 87 to 89 B+; 84 to 86 B; 80 to 83 B-
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings. 77 to 79 C+; 74 to 76 C; 70-73 C-
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail. 67 to 69 D+; 64 to 66 D; 60-63 D-
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant. 0 to 59 F

-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.

SCHEDULE

The topics to be learnt and discussed during the course:

  • Course overview
  • Strategic Planning
  • Industrial organization approach
  • Five Forces Analysis
  • Resource Based Theory
  • Instutional Theory
  • Business Strategy
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Blue Ocean Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Organization
  • HR Management
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Finance
  • Managing Innovation
  • Business Modeling