THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE:
MBA Foundations: Management Skills and Applications
GEB 5875
CLASS TIME:
Fully Online
www.elearning@uwf.edu
SOFTWARE:
Desire2Learn
CREDITS:
1.5 credit hours
PROFESSOR:
Dr. Marian Schultz
E mail: mschultz@uwf.edu
OFFICE:
Eglin Education Center
Online office hours to be posted
Chat Room Hours to be posted as needed
Work phone: 678-3727 HM: 897-3115
Fax: 897-3130
TEXTBOOK:
Management, 10th Edition
Schermerhorn
ISBN: 978-0-470-29437-6
©2010
Recommended: There will be readings and internet links posted as
various topics are addressed.
Required Materials:
Internet Access
Activated E-Mail account with UWF
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
MBA Foundations: Management Skills and Applications
This course covers the historical evolution of management,
organizational design, motivation, team building, leadership,
change management, culture, strategic planning, and
critical implementation/control elements vital to successful
management and strategy. Social responsibility, ethics, globalization,
and futures are also emphasized.
COURSE FORMAT:
This course is taught as a fully online course, utilizing the desire2learn
software. It is essential that each student have consistent use of the
internet in order to participate in the course. Each student will be
required to participate in chat rooms, to post, read and comment on
various assignments involving the discussion boards.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
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Recognize the nature of management activity and practice, as well as the
systems and contingency approaches to management, as well as the systems
and contingency approaches to management.
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Discuss the impact on the management decisions and actions from forces in
the industrial and international environments of an organization.
3.
Comprehend the nature, operating principles, activities and theories that
form the basis for controlling the management functions of planning,
organizing, staffing, leading and controlling.
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Recognize the organizational obligations regarding social responsibility and
ethical behavior.
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Describe the decision-making conditions, approaches, concepts, and
techniques associated with managerial decision making.
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Discuss the importance of creativity and innovation to the U.S. economy and
organizations.
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Recognize the challenges to organizations and management
practice emanating from the globalization of business
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Develop and refine one’s managerial style and philosophy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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To understand applied management concepts
To study management as a process, art and science
To become involved with organizational dynamics
To apply management skills in a team setting
To participate in the diagnosis of daily management
To become an involved member of an organization
To identify, assess, and develop one’s own managerial style & philosophy
Academic Conduct Policy:
Academic Conduct Policy: (Web Format) | (PDF Format) | (RTF Format)
Plagiarism Policy: (Word Format) | (PDF Format) | (RTF Format)
Student Handbook: (PDF Format)
Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy
As members of the University of West Florida, we commit ourselves to honesty. As we
strive for excellence in performance, integrity – both personal and institutional – is our
most precious asset. Honesty in our academic work is vital, and we will not knowingly act
in ways to erode that integrity. Accordingly, we pledge not to cheat, nor to tolerate
cheating, nor to plagiarize the work of others. We pledge to share community resources in
ways that are responsible and that comply with established policies of fairness. Cooperation
and competition are means to high achievement and are encouraged. Indeed, cooperation
is expected unless our directive is to individual performance. We will compete
constructively and professionally for the purpose of stimulating high performance
standards. Finally, we accept adherence to this set of expectations for academic conduct as
a condition of membership in the UWF academic community.
UWF policies are in effect. Academic honesty is required of all members of a learning
community. The University does not tolerate plagiarism on tests, examinations, papers, or
other course assignments. Students who engage in such dishonesty will be given failing
grades. If you are uncertain about proper documentation of sources, please e-mail me.
Remember, if you directly quote or paraphrase someone else's words you must provide the
full citation through a footnote.
GRADED REQUIREMENTS:
There are 7 basic course requirements: 2 examinations, participation, and a research paper with a ppt and
PERT Chart, as part of a group project. The following schedule represents the points assigned for each of
the course graded requirements. The exams are fully online.
Graded Assignments
1. Exam 1
2. Exam 2
3. Group Paper
Powerpoint
PERT Chart
4. Participation
35%
35%
25%
5%
Discussion board
TOTAL
100%
As in the practical world of management there will be responsibilities and tasks that are not
directly compensated. While not all activities may be measured and applied toward overall
assessment, additional gains may be in form of knowledge, understanding, contracts...
A. Examinations (2) each exam will have 100 questions; no essays
The exams will be completed fully online with
objective questions covering the material.
B. Group Paper & Presentation with PERT
Each group will identify a specific company to research. The company social
responsibility, demographics, hiring practices, structure, and other areas of
interest should be researched. Each team will be responsible for coordinating
a PowerPoint presentation to be posted to the discussion board.
☺ Company must be approved by the professor
☺ Early in the project development, a PERT Chart should be prepared to
show the team plan for accomplishing the task. Include the pert with
the paper
C. Evaluation criteria for scoring the presentation:
☺ methodology; creativity; professionalism
☺ APA format is required for the paper
☺ creativity in presentation is encouraged i.e., games, show formats,...
☺ overall quality and clarity ...presentation should be
interesting......materials professional in appearance...clarity of the
presentation...thoroughness of material...presentation must reveal indepth knowledge of topic...presentation should be organized and follow
a logical sequence.
GRADE SCALE:
Percentage
94-100
Grade
A
90-93
A-
88-89
B+
84-87
B
80-83
B-
78-79
C+
74-77
C
70-73
C-
68-69
D+
64-67
D
60-63
D-
Below
F
Special Technology Utilized by Students:
This course is totally online. All instructional content and interaction takes place over
the WWW. In addition to baseline word processing skills and sending/receiving email
with attachments, students will be expected to search the internet and upload /
download files. In addition, students may need one or more of the following plug-ins:
Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
PowerPoint Viewer:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D1649C22-B51F-4910-93FC4CF2832D3342&displaylang=en
Special Needs Assistance:
Students with special needs must inform the instructor within the first week of the
course term of any personal circumstances that may require special consideration in
meeting course requirements or adhering to course policies. Students with special needs
who require specific examination-related or other course-related accommodations
should contact Barbara Fitzpatrick, Director of Student Disability Resource Center,
SDRC@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. Student Disability Resource Center will provide the
student with a letter for the instructor that will specify any recommended
accommodations.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
Module Schedule
COURSE:
GEB 5875 (May 9 – June 21, 2011)
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Note: Each week starts on Monday 7 am and ends the following Monday at 7 am (central).
Module 1 is our first week. Remember that this course ends in June and will go by quite fast.
Please do not ask for a discussion board to be reopened. The discussion board will open on
Monday and the team (each team) will have the rest of the week to discuss and prepare a single
team post. On Sunday morning (NLT 7 am central) each team is required to post the team
response. The rest of Sunday is my time to read and reply. Each student should take the time to
read the other team posts. You will not be required to reply to the posting or comment on them.
Module 1
May 9
Readings
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Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3
Topics
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Introducing Management
Remember that self test questions are located at the end of each chapter; check
your answers by looking up the correct responses at the back of the book
• History of Management
http://www.skymark.com/resources/leaders/taylor.asp
http://le.www.ecn.purdue.edu/lE/gilbreth/
http://www.users/globalnet.co.uk/~cfg/mayo_is.htm
http://www.eop.com/
Chapter 1 Objectives
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Identify today’s managers
Classify managers
Describe the functions and roles of managers
Identify the managerial skills
Chapter 2 Objectives
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Describe the contributions of Taylor, Gilbreths, Fayol, Weber, Maslow,
McGregor, Argyris and the Hawthorne Studies to the field of Management
Discuss how today’s managers use the behavioral approach to management
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Discuss how the systems approach is appropriate for understanding management
Explain the contingency approach and how it can be considered appropriate for
today’s managers
Chapter 3 Objectives
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Compare and contrast the omnipotent and symbolic views of management
Describe the dimensions of organizational culture
Explain the source of an organization’s culture
Describe the components of the specific and general environments
Competitive advantage
Organizational culture
Assignments (DB = Discussion Board)
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DB: Design Team logo and name; post to discussion board
DB: Post student introductions to the appropriate discussion board
Self Assessments: p. 27 Career Readiness
Self Assessment: p. 53 Managerial Assumptions
Self Assessment: p. 82 Diversity Awareness
Module 2 May 16
Readings
Read Chapters 4, 5 & 6
Topics
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Ethical Decision Making
Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
Chapter 4 Objectives
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Ethical role models
Define exporting, importing, licensing, and franchising
Corporate social performance
Moral management
Codes of ethical conduct
Chapter 5 Objectives
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Global management
Types of global businesses
Pros and cons of global corporations
Cultural intelligence
Values and national cultures
Chapter 6 Objectives
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Individual versus group decision making
Creativity in decision making
Decision errors and traps
Types of managerial decisions
Assignments (send email to Dr. Schultz with project choice)
Choose and discuss a company for the Team Project
Ben & Jerry’s
WalMart
Xerox
Harley Davidson
ASA/Vision
Coca Cola
Pepsi
Toys R Us
Nike
Ford
GM
Disney or other
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Self Assessment p. 113 Individual characteristics
Self Assessment: p. 144 Cultural Awareness
Self assessment: Cognitive Style p. 175
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Team Assignment: Lost at Sea p. 176 complete individual ranking and then use
either the chat room or private discussion board to come up with a group list.
After completion, email Dr. Schultz to request the expert rankings
Module 3
May 23
Readings
Read Chapters 7, 8
Topics
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Foundations of Planning
Strategic Management
Chapter 7 Objectives
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Types of plans
Planning tools and techniques
Describe each of the different types of plans
Chapter 8 Objectives
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Describe the steps in the strategic management process
Explain the growth strategies
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Discuss the BCG matrix and the business level strategies
Describe the competitive strategies
Self assessment p. 200 Time management
Self assessment p. 230 Intuitive Ability
Module 4 Midterm Availability: May 27-30
Module 5
May 30
Readings
Read Chapters 9, 10, 12
Topics
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Traditional organization structures
Organizational designs
Chapter 9 Objectives
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Organizational designs: mechanistic and organic
Different types of structures
Individual behavior
Chapter 10 Objectives
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Organizational change
Planned change
Resistance to change
Change strategies
Chapter 12 Objectives
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Psychological contracts
Perception
Attribution
Attitudes
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Self assessment p. 259 empowerment/empowering others
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Self assessment p. 289 tolerance for ambiguity
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Self assessment p. 343 internal/external control
Module 6
June 6
Readings
Read Chapters 13, 14
Topics
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teams and teamwork
communication and collaboration
Chapter 13 Objectives
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motivational theories
process and content theories of motivation
reinforcement theory
motivation and job design
reinforcement theories
Chapter 14 Objectives
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stages of team development
norms and cohesiveness
task and maintenance roles
decision making in teams
Module 7
June 13
Readings
Read Chapters 15, 16,17
Topics
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conflict
leadership
control
Chapter 15 Objectives
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active listening
space design
conflict
Chapter 16 Objectives
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Leadership traits and behaviors
Contingency approaches
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Issues in leadership
Chapter 17 Objectives
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Control tools
Steps in the control process
Techniques
Employee discipline systems types of controls
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Self assessment p. 399 team leader skills
Self assessment p. 427 conflict management strategies
Self assessment p. 477 after meeting/project remorse
The PowerPoint presentations for your company should be finalized this week
and posted to the discussion board June 21
Prepare for the final exam
Research papers should be submitted by the June 21
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FINAL EXAM Availability June 17-20
(The exam will close at 7 am central time on the 21st of June)