MGT 305 Syllabus for Fall ’09 B

Written on September 15, 2009 – 2:37 pm | by Blogmaster

Course Syllabus for Principles of Management

Fall 2009 – Passport Program

Instructor:  Peggy S. Stahl, M.S.O.D.

Office:  LBC 432E

Phone: 386-822- 7475

pstahl@stetson.edu

Office Hours: Immediately following class.

Text: Robbins, DeCenzo.  Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications. Upper Saddle River, N.J.:  Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2005.

Academic Honesty

The Connections Handbook and the University’s Honor System detail numerous guidelines regarding ethical behavior in our academic environment (http://helmet.stetson.edu/honorsystem/) It is expected that every graduate students will uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.  As such, an honor system is central to our course; our shared learning and classroom experiences depend on self-governance.  A student found in violation of Stetson’s Honor System will fail the course.

Course Objectives

1. Provide an overview of core conceptual frameworks of management theory.
2. Explore contemporary issues in management practices.
3. Examine managerial structures, systems, interactions and implications.
4. Assess linkages between the individual, groups, and systems dynamics as determinants of managerial effectiveness.
5. Apply theoretical concepts to managerial processes and practices in the workplace.
6. Analyze personal behaviors influencing managerial performance and effectiveness.

Team Projects

Each participant will be assigned to a team and expected to complete a contemporary business research paper relevant to the field of management or managerial competencies.  Teams will present their findings to the class.  Details of the project will be discussed and posted on Blackboard.

Class Schedule

Dates                  Focus Activity                    Assignment Due* √

Oct 17	Intro to Management Processes	Reading Part I Turn in MBTI work
Oct 24	MBTI	Reading Part II
Oct 31	Organizing	Reading Part III
Nov 7	Leading	Reading Part IV
Nov 21	Controlling	Reading Part V
Nov 28	No class	Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 5	Presentations	Team Projects
Dec 12	Final

Additional assignments may be posted on Blackboard.  Participants will be notified by email of Blackboard updates.

Grading

The requirements of the course are (tentatively) weighted as follows:

Examinations (3)                                   60%

Team Facilitation Project                      20%

Class/Team Contribution                       10%

Team Final Examination                        10%

Final course grades will be assigned as follows:

93–100%                     A

90–92.9%                    A-

87–89.9%                    B+

83–86.9%                    B

80–82.9%                    B-

77–79.9%                    C+

73–76.9%                    C

70–72.9%                    C-

60–69.9%                    D

Below 60%                  F

MGT 305: Principles of Management

Team Evaluation – Required – Due May 3

Please rate each member of your team on the following dimensions, using the scoring key provided, and sum the ratings.

Team Member (include yourself 1st) Name	Attendance & Cooperation (Rate 1-5)	Attitude & Enthusiasm (Rate 1-5)	Sensitivity & Respect for Others (Rate 1-5)	Work Load (Quantity & Quality) (Rate 1-5)	Overall Evaluation (Total Points)

Attendance & Cooperation

1 = Was this person supposed to be in my team?

2 = Poor attendance.  Little or no cooperation.

3 = Missed several meetings, but contributed when possible.

4 = Good cooperation.  Attended meetings regularly.

5 = Superior cooperation.  Never missed a meeting.  A real team leader.

Attitude & Enthusiasm

1 = A real downer.  This person’s attitude negatively affected team development and project completion.

2 = Not interested in contributing.  Showed little enthusiasm      throughout the project.

3 = As enthusiastic as could be expected.

4 = Generally good attitude.  Tried to maintain enthusiasm throughout    project.

5 = Positive Attitude.  Always enthusiastic about the project and team.  Lifted the spirit of the team.

Sensitivity & Respect for Others

1 = Trounced upon others, providing undeserved harsh criticism.

2 = Needs to look up Sensitivity in the dictionary.

3 = Lost sensitivity when the going got tough.

4 = Sensitive to others, providing constructive criticism when needed.

5 = Clearly respected the feelings of others and took a leadership role in managing team conflict.

Work Load (Quantity & Quality)

1 = Did little or no work.  A real slacker.

2 = Willing to do the minimum, but nothing more.

3 = Contributed an equal share to the work of the team and submitted decent quality work.

4 = Did more than his/her fair share and submitted high quality work.

5 = Carried the majority of the workload and did a great job.