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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "MGT 301-2"
COURSE NAME: "Principles of Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Pica Daniele
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: MW 13:30-14:45
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
OFFICE HOURS: 3-4:30pm Mon Wed

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The main objectives of this course in principles of management are:

1. To introduce students to a range of concepts and theories that are crucial to understanding modern managerial practices in organizations

2. To enhance the understanding of the key issues that affect management, and to develop insights into the skills necessary for an efficient and effective management style

3. To provide opportunities for students to apply concepts and theories to real world cases.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles, and associated with the management of modern organizations. The course introduces students to the issues related to how managers deal with the diversity of issues faced in the effective and efficient management of organizations.

The themes of the course center on how managers deal with the multiple demands of complex and turbulent environments, promote and sustain competitive advantage, manage changing social, political and technological factors inside and outside the organization, ensure ethical and social responsibility, develop global organizations and manage diversity in the workforce. Furthermore, the course explores how management tackles strategy, structures, people and systems. The main roles of modern management - planning, leading, innovating, organizing and controlling - are also examined.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completing this course students should be able to:

1. Describe and critically discuss different approaches to management

2. Engage in critical reflection of management and organizations,

3. Analyze and discuss how individuals and teams work in organizations.

4. Discuss the effects and implications of specific management strategies and their impact on individuals, groups and organizations.

5. Explain how the internal and external organizational environment impacts on the design of management practices across all levels of the enterprise.

6. Discuss the essential skills for the competent management in international contexts.

TEXTBOOK:
NONE
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Midterm Exam 30%
Group Project 30%
Class Attendance and Participation 10%
Cumulative Final Exam 30%

-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 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.

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 evaluate theory 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:
Class attendance is mandatory. If a student misses more then 5 lectures he/she will be penalized with a 10% mark down in the final grade. Missing more than 5 lectures (without appropriate justifications) will result in an incomplete grade.
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

SESSION

SESSION FOCUS

READING ASSIGNMENT

1

Intro to Management

Chapter 1

2

History of Management

History Module

3

Management Environemnt

Chapter 2

4

Globalization and Ethics

Chapter 3

5

Decision Making

Chapter 4

6

Quantitative QM

Quantitative Module

7

Planning

Chapter 5

8

Organizing

Chapter 6

9

Human Resources

Chapter 7

10

Innovation

Chapter 8

11

Individual Behavior

Chapter 9

12

Review Class

13

Review Class

14

MIDTERM EXAM

15

Groupwork

Chapter 10

16

Motivation

Chapter 11

17

Leadership and Trust

Chapter 12

18

Communication

Chapter 13

19

Control

Chapter 14

20

Operations Management

Chapter 15

21

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Module

22

Discussion of Current Issues

23

Discussion of Current Issues

24

Case Study Presentations

25

Case Study Presentations

26

Review Class

27

Review Class

28

FINAL EXAM