Office: classroom

Office Phone: 1.800.333.0894 ext. 5479 or 312.322.5479

E-mail: Terry.R.Ferrari@chi.frb.org

Office Hours: Arranged.

Instructor Background: Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, BA – English

Loyola University, Chicago, IL, MBA – Accounting

Cost Analyst, Ford Motor Company, 1976 – 1981

Cost Supervisor, G. D. Searle Pharmaceuticals, 1981 – 1982

Training Coordinator (currently), Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Department of Banking Supervision and Regulation, 1982 - Present

Course Time: 7:00 PM, Thursdays or as arranged

Course Description: This course is designed to present an organized and integrated approach to strategic management and business policy. Decision-making aids and tools are used in the process. A broad spectrum of problems will be presented to students for study and for solving.

Prerequisites: Capstone class to be taken just prior to graduation.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

· Understand long-term strategic thinking

· Demonstrate sophisticated problem solving skills

· Develop logical approaches to addressing organizational change

· Develop a vision and implementation plan for the college

Textbook: Strategic Management Concepts & Cases (2001) by Fred R. David. Also, selected supplemental readings will be available.

Learning Strategies: Class discussion, case studies, philosophical paper, and self-assessment.

Assessment:

Exam 20% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 5% of grade

Class presentation 20% of grade

Case studies (divided equally) 40% of grade

Philosophical paper 15% of grade

Class Policy for Assignments: Students will be required to take one test. In addition, students will be required to write one short paper on their personal management philosophies and submit two cases. The test and case studies will be business narratives. The paper will be approximately 500 to 1,000 words in length. Students will be required to take a short brain evaluation. Finally, students will be required to give a 15-minute presentation.

Class Policy on Attendance: Students are expected to attend classes and participate actively in class discussions. If possible, absences should be discussed in advance. If absences are not anticipated, students should contact the instructor for make up work.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)

q When class begins all electronic devices are to be turned off or made silent.

Course Outline:

Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:

May 02 Initial meeting (to be done via telephone before this date)

May 09 Introduction and Overview; Change; Ethics Chapter 1

May 16 Vision, Mission, and Objectives Chapter 2

May 23 In-class team building exercise (if enough participants)

May 30 External and Internal Assessments Chapters 3-4

Jun 06 Assessments continued and Parallel Thinking Chapters 4-5

Jun 13 IN CLASS TEST Strategies Chapter 5

Jun 20 Strategy Implementation Chapter 6

Jun 27 No class

Jul 04 No class; Happy Independence Day

Jul 11 Strategy AMAZON.COM, INC. CASE DUE (p. 21) Chapters 6-7

Jul 18 Strategy and Culture PAPER DUE Chapters 7-8

Jul 25 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. CASE DUE (p. 200) Chapter 9

Aug 01 PRESENTATIONS; Career Discussion; Wrap-up

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).