Johns Hopkins University
Spring 2009
Course Title: Principles of Management
Course Number: EN.660.220. 02
Credits: 3
Meeting Days and Times: Wednesday 6:15- 9:00PM
Location: Shriver Hall 104
Required Text:
Schermerhorn, J. Core Concepts of Management. Wiley.
ISBN: 0471230553
There are additional readings from many sources. A copy of
each document will be provided at the beginning of the class.
Instructor:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
Maria Petrovici
petrovbic@yahoo.com, mariapetr@aol.com
Whitehead Hall 104/102
Monday 5:30-6:15 PM
Wednesday 5:30-6:15 PM
Or by appointment
Course Assistant:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
David Rountree
drountr1@juh.edu
TBA
Prerequisite: Recommended: Introduction to Business
Course Description: The course takes an integrated approach to management by
examining the role of the manager from a traditional and
contemporary perspective while applying decision- making and
critical thinking skills to the challenges facing managers in today's
globally-diverse environment. The course examines techniques for
controlling, planning, organizing resources and leading the
workforce.
Course Goal:
This course is designed to provide the student with the
understanding of the field of management. Students will realize
through critical thinking that competitive advantages resulting
from efficient and effective use of resources enable businesses to
compete in today’s economy.
Course Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Become familiar with management theories
Identify problems and critically think and build strategies that meet
the challenges of managers in business
Have an understanding of the components of management and how
they relate to each other
Work in teams to solve problems and make decisions
Realize that learning about management requires a lifetime
commitment
Course Approach and Grading:
Participation: implies more than mere presence in the class. It is an active, meaningful,
thoughtful, and relevant contribution to discussion and other classroom activities. If you
must miss a class you are still responsible for ALL material covered in class.
Grading:
Class presentations:
Class participations:
Assignments:
Project:
Mid-Term:
Final exam:
15%
10%
15%
25%
15%
20%
Research Project: will be discussed.
360 Student Assessments – group project
1. Peer
2. Self
3. Faculty
Suggested Readings: The Wall Street Journal, Business Week
Student Requirements: The student will:
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Read assigned chapters PRIOR to class meetings.
Bring the textbook and any relevant handouts to each class.
Participate in all class discussions of the chapters, project, and applications
exercises.
Generate at least two critical thinking questions.
Demonstrate performance of the course requirements, meeting assignment
deadlines, class attendance, adult level conduct in course activities, and
the ability to follow explicit business oriented instructions.
Be required to do presentations and work in teams to solve problems and
recommend solutions.
Be responsible for all course work discussed in class. Absences affect your
grade to the extent that they reflect the quality of your work. Absenteeism
is no excuse for incomplete work. An evaluation of the reason for missing
class will determine whether make up tests/ assignments will be given.
Academic Honesty:
The strength of the university depends on academic and personal integrity.
In this course, you must be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include
cheating on exams, plagiarism, re-use of assignments, improper use of the
Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of
graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic
dishonesty, and unfair competition.
Report any violations you witness to the instructor. You may consult the
associate dean of student affairs and/or the chairman of the Ethics Board
beforehand. See the guide on “Academic Ethics for Undergraduates” and
the Ethics Board Web site (http://ethics.jhu.edu) for more information.
Instructional Materials:
Textbook
Outlines
Videos
Articles
Course Outline
Week 1:
Managing in a new environment
 Functions of management
o Planning and Organizing
o Leading and Controlling
Week 2:
The external environment
 Competitors
o New entrants
o Suppliers
o Customers
Managerial Decision Making
 Barriers to effective decision making
 Organizational decision making
o Negotiation and politics
Week 3:
Planning and Strategic Management
 Goals and planning
 Managing strategy- planning
 SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)
 Problem solving
 Strategic control
Week 4:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
International Management
 Global environment and strategies
 Cultural issues
Week 5:
Entrepreneurship
 Characteristics
 Planning
 Skills, resources, strategies
Week 6:
Organization Structure
 Vertical structure
 Horizontal structure
Human Resource Management
 Staffing
o Recruitment and reduction
o Training and development
 The process
 Using strategies and rewards
Mid-term exam
Week 7:
Multicultural Diversity
 Advantages
 Challenges
Week 8:
Leadership
 Traditional approach
 Contemporary approach
Week 9:
Motivating for Performance
 Setting goals
 Understanding people’s needs
 Designing motivating jobs
 Job satisfaction
Week 10:
Managing Teams
 Benefits
 Types of teams
 Building effective teams
 Conflict style
Week 11:
Communication
 Communication skills
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Mixed signals and misperceptions
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Communication networks
 Organizational communication
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Downward communication
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Upward communication
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Horizontal communication
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Informal communication
Week 12:
Managerial control
 Management audits
 Budgetary controls
 Financial controls
 Effective control systems
Week 13:
Learning Organizations and Innovation
 Leadership
 Planned change
 Change strategies
 Resistance to change
Note: This is a tentative schedule. The instructor may change it, based on the progress of
the class.
Final Exam: May 13, 6-9 PM