SYLLABUS
FOR MANAGEMENT THOUGHT, PRINCIPLES and PRACTICE
Term: Fall,
2004 (041) (August 30 - December 10)
Course Number: BUS 220
Instructor: Mr. George
Grzesiowski MBA/CPA
Assistant
Professor in Management/Accounting
Office Phone: 219-473-4283
E-mail: ggrzesiowski@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: 219-362-1696
Home E-mail: grzz@csinet.net
Cell: 219-716-5002
Office Hours:
|
Monday |
3:30
– 7:00 PM |
|
Tuesday |
10:30
– 11:30 AM |
|
Wednesday. |
12:00PM
- 5:00PM |
|
Thursday |
3:30
– 5:00 PM |
|
Friday |
10:30
– 11:30 AM |
Course Time: Monday/Thursday
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Course Description: The purpose of this course
is to provide a conceptual framework of fundamental knowledge in management,
thought, functions and processes. Such
topics as motivation, leadership, communication, and decision-making are
included.
Learning Outcomes/
Competencies:
Students
in this course will:
1.
Understand
how historical forces influence the practice of management.
2.
Define
ten roles that managers perform in an organization.
3.
Describe
the general and task environments and the dimensions of each.
4.
Define
corporate culture, give organizational examples, and describe how corporate
culture relates to the environment.
5.
Understand
the challenges of managing in a global environment.
6.
Define
ethics and explain how ethical behavior relates to behavior governed by law and
free choice.
7.
Analyze
the ethical consequences of management decisions.
8.
Understand
the importance of goal setting and planning.
9.
Identify
and apply the six steps used in managerial decision-making.
10.
Understand
the fundamentals of organization.
11.
Define
organizational change and explain the forces of change.
12.
Explain
the role of Human Resource Management in organizational strategic management.
13.
Value
the dimensions of employee diversity and why ethno relativism is the
appropriate attitude for today’s corporations
14.
Analyze
attitudes, including their major components, and explain their relationship to
behavior.
15.
Identify
personal characteristics associated with effective leadership.
16.
Apply
current theories of motivation based on employee needs.
17.
Use
communication to persuade and influence others.
18.
Apply
the concept of teams to facilitate employee involvement.
19.
Understand
the importance of control and its impact on productivity.
20.
Demonstrate
competency in management by applying learning theory to case studies and
researching and presenting a management topic.
Textbooks: Understanding Management, Daft & Marcic, 4th
ed. Southwestern, 2004.
Assessment:
Exams (3 exams) 60%
of grade
Assignments 10%
of grade
Research Paper 20%
of grade
Class participation/attendance 10% of grade
100%
Grading Scale:
A:
92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89
B: 82-87 B-: 80-81
C+: 78-79
C:
72-77 C-: 70-71 D+:
68-69 D: 62-67 D-:
60-61 F: 59 & below
Since
your learning is my primary concern, it is imperative that anything preventing
you from learning be discussed. Please
feel free to make an appointment with me or call me so that I can help you keep
on track.
Class Policy for
Assignments:
Chapter
cases and exercises will be assigned weekly.
Class Policy on Attendance:
Attendance
in classes is an important priority.
Attendance will affect your participation grade. If you are not here, you are not
participating.
Student Responsibilities:
Students
are expected to have read the chapter prior to the lecture.
Classroom
behavior – The student is expected to treat the instructor and his/her fellow
students with respect and courtesy at all times. This means giving your full attention – no private conversations,
no catching up on homework assignments, no naps.
A
research paper on a management topic is due by the end of the semester. The paper should cover a topic in management
such as: behavior in organizations,
Leadership, Motivation, Communication, Teamwork, or Productivity. (approximately 5 – 8 pages)
Assessment: Appearance 10%
(neatness, presentation)
Structure 20% (grammar, spelling,
organization)
Content 50% (topic
coverage, creativity, illustration)
Conclusion 10% (strength of conclusion,
support of conclusion)
References 10% (proper use of
referencing, bibliography)
Class Policy on Electronic
Devices: (Optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)
Turn on soft ring or message only.
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. Note: Degree Completion
Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information
on DCD withdrawals.
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).
Course Outline:
Week Class Dates: Topics/Assignments:
5 M 9/27 Exam 1 chapters 1 to 5
R
9/30 No
Class, work on paper
6 M
10/4 Chapter
6, Decision Making
R
10/7 Chapter
7, Organizing
7 M
10/11 Chapter
8, Change and Development
R
10/21 Chapter
10, Diversity
9 M
10/25 Review
R
10/28 Exam
2, Chapters 6 to 10
10 M
11/1 Chapter
11, Behavior
11 M
11/8 Chapter
13, Motivation
R
11/11 Chapter
14, Communication
12 M
11/15 Chapter
15, Teamwork
13 M
11/29 Review
R
11/25 Thanksgiving
Holiday, no class
14 M
11/29 Research
Paper Due, Study Day
R 12/2 Exam
3, Chapters 11 to 16
15 R12/9 Final
Exam Week (no comprehensive final)