SYLLABUS FOR MANAGEMENT
THOUGHT PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE
Term: Spring 2005 (04-2)
(Jan 10 – Apr 18)
Course Number: BUS 220x
Instructor: Mr. Paul Fuscoe
E-mail: pffuscoe@comcast.net
Fax:
(219) 391-5107
Home
Phone: (219) 465-6406
Office
Hours: Monday 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm or by
arrangement
Instructor
Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business; Master’s Degree in
Education; Employed by Praxair Inc, E. Chicago, IN; 25 years management experience; Current
position : National Training Manager.
Teaching Experience: 7 years at CCSJ , 5 years
Purdue University Calumet
Course
Time: Mondays 7:00 – 10:00p
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:
·
Understand the role of various levels of managers in business.
·
Acquire an in depth knowledge of the essentials of management. That is: planning, organizing, leading and
controlling.
·
Understand the social and ethical responsibilities of managers
·
Obtain a greater insight into the roles and responsibilities of managers in
order to assist the students in career
planning.
Course Competencies:
·
Upon completion of this course students will:
·
Demonstrate the ability to read current business newspapers, journals, articles,
etc. and correlate various management principles from the text to “real world”
situations.
·
Demonstrate the ability to read and analyze case studies in a
systematic approach. This ability should
be demonstrated from both an individual and a group perspective.
Textbooks:
Understanding
Management, Draft & Marcic, Harcourt, 4th
Edition
Nuts, by
Learning
Strategies: (Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative
Learning, Lecturing…etc.)
Class sessions
will consist of a combination of lectures, videos, case studies and interactive
discussions. Students will participate
in both group and individual activities.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 66%
of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments
33% of grade
Class
Policy for Assignments:
Written
assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the date due. Late assignments will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend class when an
assignment is due you may fax or mail it.
All written assignments are required to be typed, double spaced and
printed on one side of the page.
Spelling, grammar and language are expected to be correct and presented
in a professional business style.
Written assignments may consist of case studies or current events
related to the business environment. Two
such assignments will be assigned during the semester. Typically these will be short papers, two or
three pages in length. Students will be
given ample notification and
time to complete such assignments. The total of all class
assignments will be worth 50 points towards your final grade. Failure to turn in ANY written assignment will result in the forfeiture of ALL written assignment points.
Grading
Scale:
Exam
I 100
points
Exam II 100 points
Final 100
points
Quizzes 100 points
Class Written Assignments 50 points
Class Participation 100 points
Attendance 50 points
Total Possible Points 600
points
600
- 540 points = A
(100% - 90%)
539 - 480 points =
B ( 89% - 80%)
479 - 420 points =
C ( 79% - 70%)
419 - 360 points =
D ( 69% - 60%)
359
- 0 points =
F ( 59% and Below)
Class
Policy on Attendance:
Attendance is
mandatory! Each student will begin the
semester with 50 attendance points towards the final grade. One absence will be permitted without
consequence. Subsequent absences will
result in a 25 point deduction from the attendance points. More than three absences will result in lowering
the final grade by one letter. To
receive attendance credit you must be present for at least one half the class
period (90 minutes)
Classes canceled by the school or the professor will have no
effect on the student's attendance record.
If class
is canceled, the student will still be responsible for all assignments. If unable to attend class, a courtesy call to
the instructor would be appreciated.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)
All cell phones
and pagers are to be turned off or placed in the silent mode during class. If you need to return / answer a call or page
please leave the classroom.
Recording devices are permissible to record
lectures for later reference or to provide to fellow students who may be absent.
Course
Outline:
See Last Page of Syllabus
Class
Participation:
To achieve the full benefit of the course, students must attend
all class sessions, complete all reading assignments and participate in class
discussions.
The Wall Street
Journal will be used extensively throughout the semester to supplement the
course material. This will include both
oral and written assignments. It is
highly recommended that each student obtain a 15 week subscription to the Wall
Street Journal. Discount
subscriptions will be available the first day of class. Assignments pertaining to the Wall Street Journal will count towards the
participation portion of your final grade (100 points).
In addition to the text we will be reading
approximately one chapter per week in the book NUTS. Students will be
required to select one business topic from the chapter and write a paragraph or
two explaining the topic and how or why it was important in the book. These
weekly assignments may be hand written or typed. Each week, as time permits,
several students will be selected randomly to discuss their topics aloud in
class. These assignments will count towards the participation portion of your
final grade (100 points).
There will be five
quizzes each worth twenty points (100 points
total). All quizzes will be announced
beforehand and administered at the start of class. Typically they will consist of ten (or more)
questions selected from the days lecture material. There will be no make ups on quizzes.
Examinations:
There will be two
examinations and a final. Each exam will
be worth 100 points towards the final grade and will cover approximately five
chapters of material. Each exam will consist of 50 - 100 objective questions. From time to time an extra credit question
may be included. Extra credit questions
are optional to the student. Make up exams
will be considered under extraordinary circumstances. Prior approval must be obtained from the
instructor and arranged in advanced. Be
advised that make up exams will be a much more difficult version of the
original exam and will be worth a maximum of 75 points. No make up exam will be available for the
final.
Any student maintaining
and “A” average going into the final will be excused
from the final exam.
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).
Class Date Topic-Assignment
|
Jan10 |
Syllabus
Review; Chapter 1 |
|
Jan
17 |
Chapters
2 & 4 |
|
Jan
24 |
Chapters 3 (part)
& 14 |
|
Jan
31 |
Exam
I |
|
Feb
7 |
Chapters 6 & 8
|
|
Feb
14 |
Chapters 9 & 10 (part) |
|
Feb
21 |
Chapter
5 |
|
Feb
28 |
Chapters 7 |
|
Mar
7 |
Exam
II |
|
Mar
14 |
Chapters 15; Team Exercise |
|
Mar
21 |
TBA |
|
Mar
28 |
Chapters
12 (part) & 13; Groupthink Video |
|
Apr
4 |
Chapter
11 (part) & 16 |
|
Apr
11 |
Financial
Markets Discussion |
|
Apr
18 |
Final
Exam |
Case Studies:
Chapter
4
Chapter
12
Chapter
9
Chapter
7
Chapter
16