SYLLABUS FOR MANAGEMENT THOUGHT PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE

 

Term:  Summer 2005 (04-3) (May 9 – July 25)                                                        

Course Number: BUS 220x

Instructor:   Mr. Paul Fuscoe

Office:  None

Office Phone: (219) 391-5901

E-mail:  UUpffuscoe@comcast.netUU

Fax: (219) 391-5107

Home Phone: (219) 465-6406

Office Hours:  Monday 6:00 pm – 6:30 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 6:30 – 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.

 

Prerequisites:  None

 

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:

 

UUUnderstanding ManagementUU,  Draft & Marcic, Harcourt, 4PPth PP Edition

 

UUNutsUU, by Freiberg & Freiberg ISBN # 0-7679-0184-3 Cover Price $17.95

 

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.  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 points available for written assignments will be 50 points towards your final grade. 

 

Grading Scale:

 

                        Quizzes                                                  100 points

                        Final                                                       100 points

                                Class Written Assignments                                50  points

                                Class Participation                              50 points

                                Attendance                                           50 points

                                Total Possible Points                     350 points

 

Grades / Points

                       

                        350 - 315 points   =  A  (100% - 90%)

                                314 – 280  points  =  B  ( 89% - 80%)

                                279 -  245  points  =  C  ( 79% - 70%)

                                244 -  210 points   =  D  ( 69% - 60%)

                                209 – 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 50 point deduction from the attendance points.  More than two 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.

 

 

UU“NUTS”

 

In addition to the text we will be reading  the book UUNUTSUU. The book will be discussed during each class meeting and will be the basis of the final exam.

 

 

Quizzes:

 

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 only one exam, the final.  It will be worth 100 points and based on the book UUNutsUU.  There will be a written and oral component of the final.  Further details will be provided in class. No make up exam will be available for the final.

 

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 Assignments: 

 

Class Date                                                                  Topic-Assignment

 

May 9

Syllabus Review; Chapter   1

May 23

Chapters  4

June 6

Chapters  5 &  6

June 20

Chapters 12 (part) & 13

July 11

Chapter 16  

July 25

Final