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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MGT 301-3"
COURSE NAME: "Principles of Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Forte Angelo
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 17:30-18:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment at cell. 347 815 3110

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
 

Course Aims and Objectives

To provide the enrollee with a basic understanding of and involvement in the management process.

 

The goals of this course are for each student to:

1) develop an awareness of the value and limitations of management theories.

2) acquire, understand and appreciate the role of the manager/administrator within the organization.

3) develop his/her ability to think critically.

4) develop discussion and business presentation skills.

5) acquire a more positive attitude towards work and a commitment to quality improvement.

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
 

Lectures will NOT repeat the reading assignments, but will be used to clarify (through the use of real world examples, scenarios, case studies, and in general an experiential approach), certain important and/or difficult areas of the material. In their preparation, students should first study the chapter in the assigned textbook. The students will engage in role-play exercises, simulations and also other positions of interactive participation. Enrollees are expected to attend class meetings and provide thoughtful contributions to the discussions.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will:

a) appreciate the responsibilities and duties of a manager.

b) understand the difference between simply wielding power over others and exercise positive leadership.

c) know how to handle diversity among people in your care.

d) develop an ability, as a manager, to assess strengths and weaknesses in your subordinates.

e) decide when it is appropriate to reward efforts and/or to punish when necessary.

f) develop an ability to communicate with your superiors and with your subordinates.

TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Management 11th edit.Rbbins CoulterPrentice Hall 13: 9780132163842     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Mid-Term Examination 3 quizzes 10% each - each quiz consists of 40 multiple-choice questions30
Sem. End examinationcumulative final exam covering textbook material, class discussions and PPT slides40
Ter PaperMinimum 12 page project  outlining creation of a management structure in a new business venture15
Class PresentationPPT case presentation of a real management structure5
Class ParticipationStudent contribution to overall class discussion10

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.

A:  Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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.

B:  This 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.

C:  This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.

D:  This 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.

F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.


-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
 

Attendance Policy

 

A demonstrably regulated attendance policy is required both by Italian immigration law and by our accreditation bodies. Instructors will record attendance on official registers, once the class list has been finalized after Add/Drop week (see the relevant page of the catalog). Attendance is also of key pedagogical importance. Successful progress towards a degree depends on the full cooperation of both students and faculty members. Most courses utilize lectures and classroom discussions, which means that regular attendance and active participation in classes are essential parts of the educational process. No excuse for absence will exempt a student from the completion of all required work in a course. The student is responsible for requesting assistance from faculty members for making up any missed work.

In courses which meet twice per week, students may not have more than three absences.

 

Students are expected to be in class on time.

 

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

 

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT



Chapter 1: Management and Organizations

Management History Module

Chapter 2: Understanding Management’s Context: Constraints and Challenges



Part II: INTEGRATIVE MANAGERIAL ISSUES



Chapter 3: Managing in a Global Environment

Chapter 4: Managing Diversity

Chapter 5: Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Chapter 6: Managing Change and Innovation



Part III: PLANNING



Chapter 7: Managers as Decision Makers

Chapter 8: Foundations of Planning

Planning Tools and Techniques Module

Chapter 9: Strategic Management



Part IV: ORGANIZING



Chapter 10: Basic Organizational Design

Chapter 11: Adaptive Organizational Design

Chapter 12: Managing Human Resources

Managing Your Career Module

Chapter 13: Managing Teams



Part V: LEADING



Chapter 14: Understanding Individual Behavior

Chapter 15: Managers and Communication

Chapter 16: Motivating Employees

Chapter 17: Managers as Leaders



Part VI: CONTROLLING

Chapter 18: Introduction to Controlling

Chapter 19: Managing Operations