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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 301-2"
COURSE NAME: "Principles of Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2016
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Robert Christofferson
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 11:30 AM 12:45 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment before or after class
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the manager’s role and the management process in the context of organizations and society. Focus on effective management of the corporation in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication. Processes covered: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Teamwork and individual participation are emphasized.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
1) Organizational Challenges and Managers in the Workplace
2) The Evolution of Management Thought
3) Managing the Organization's Environment and the Organization's Culture
4) Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
5) Managing in a Global Environment
6) Managing Strategy
7) Managing Change and Innovation
8) Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
9) Motivating Employees
10) Understanding Group Behavior and Managing Teams
11) Managers as Leaders
12) Designing Organizational Structure
13) Planning Work Activities
14) Managing Operations
15) Monitoring and Controlling
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
1. Lectures
2.Case studies
3.Video presentations
4. Analysis of relevant literature readings
5. Group presentations
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired:
- An appreciation of the human diversity in organizations across personalities, values and cultures
- An awareness of the characteristics of high-performing organizations and high-performing people
- A specific understanding of the 4 processes that are linked within the management cycle: planning; organizing; leading;controlling.
-An appreciation of the close links between management concepts and skills with problems and issues actually faced by individuals, teams and
organizations.
- Basic interpersonal, communication and conceptual skills
- A knowledge of how to diagnose and deal with management dilemmas and issues
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TEXTBOOK:
Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
Management (13th Global Edition) | Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter | Pearson | ISBN 10: 1-292-09020-0 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
Group presentaions(2 per group) | | 40% |
Intermediate assessments (2) | | 35% |
Final exam | | 20% |
Class attendance and participation | | 5% |
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-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 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. 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. 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. 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.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance concurs in the evaluation of the class participation grade copmponent and a maximum of 3 unexcused absences are permitted.
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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.
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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.
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SCHEDULE
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Session 1 Organizational Challenges and Managers in the Workplace
Session 2 The Evolution of Management Thought
Session 3/4 Managing the Organoization's Environment and the Organization's Culture
Session 5 Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
Session 6 Managing in a Global Environment
Session 7/8 Managing Strategy
Session 9 Managing Change and Innovation
Session 10/11 Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
Session 12/13 Motivating Employees
Session 14/15 Understanding Group Behavior and Managing Teams
Session 16/17 Managers as Leaders
Session 18 Designing Organizational Structure
Session 19 Planning Work Activities
Session 20 Managing Operations
Session 21 Monitoring and Controlling
(There are an additional 4 sessions set aside for the group presentations and 3 sessions for the intermediate assessments in the course.)
Total sessions are 28.
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