UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO
SYLLABUS – FALL 2015
COURSE:
MGT 375 - Management Development
FACULTY MEMBER: Dr. Michael A. Beitler (pronounced Bite-ler)
OFFICE:
375 Bryan Building
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
E-MAIL:
WEBSITE:
mike@mikebeitler.com (write MGT 375 in the subject line)
www.mikebeitler.com
Attendance of the First Class is Required
The Bryan School has an attendance policy that says if you are
enrolled and do not attend the first class you will be dropped to
make room for students on the waiting list.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Whetten, David & Cameron, Kim (2016). Developing Management
Skills, Ninth Edition. Pearson.
NOTE: You will need to buy the access code; all of the
assessments you will be taking are on a Pearson special website.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To provide students with the basic skills necessary to succeed as
managers in organizations. Emphasis is on application (assessment
and skill development) rather than cognitive knowledge.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Practical application of management theory. Processes for
performing the basic management functions of decision making,
planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Application of
the processes to management cases.
MGT 375 – Management Development
Syllabus
MGT 375 Student Outcomes
1. The student will list and explain the meaning of each of the
dimensions of management self-assessment.
2. The student will explain the basic causes of work stress and
will enumerate the methods of stress reduction.
3. The student will identify the stages of group development
and explain the managerial responses appropriate to each
stage.
4. Explaining different styles of conflict resolution and
negotiation techniques and demonstrate how to use them.
5. Provide an example of an ethical issue pertinent to
management today.
6. The student will explain how to foster creativity in
himself/herself and in subordinates.
7. The student will explain and demonstrate effective
interviewing techniques.
8. The student will explain and demonstrate how to run an
effective meeting.
Academic Honor Code
Academic honesty is central to UNCG's mission and necessary to
its vision as a "student-centered university, linking the
Piedmont Triad to the world through learning, discovery, and
service." Make sure you understand and adhere to the principles
of the University's Honor Policy as described in the Student
Handbook and accept your responsibilities as students.
UNCG Disruptive Behavior Policy
The instructor may withdraw a student from a course for behavior
that is deemed by the instructor to be disruptive to the class.
The grade assigned will be “W” if the behavior occurs before the
deadline for dropping a course without academic penalty, and the
instructor has the option of giving a “W” or a “WF” if the
behavior occurs after the deadline.
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MGT 317 Inappropriate/Disruptive Behavior
No laptops, cell phones, headphones, or electronic devices are
permitted.
No student may sit in a seat other than the one assigned.
Any student entering the class late more than twice will be
dropped from the course.
Any behavior that is inappropriate for a business meeting will
not be permitted in this class.
Any student who violates these behavior rules will be dropped
from the course.
Attendance
Unlike some other courses, attendance is essential in this
course. The maximum number of unexcused absences is three. A
student will be dropped from the course after three unexcused
absences.
Arriving late to class counts as an absence.
GRADING
A
AB+
B
C
D
F
93-100
90-92
88-89
80-87
70-79
60-69
below 60
1. Assessments/Assignments
2. Contribution to the Class
3. Two Exams
30%
10%
60%
100%
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NOTE: A) Students must take all tests with the class.
tests are extremely difficult. B) No extra credit
assignments will be accepted.
Make-up
GRADING
1.Assessments & Assignments (30%)
This is an “application” course. It is critical that the student
complete the assessments on time. Success in this course is not
based on memorizing declarative knowledge, but in the application
of the knowledge acquired.
2. Contribution to the Class (10%)
The class will include not only lectures, but also group
discussions and experiential exercises. Participation is
essential for the class to be effective, so professional attitude
and participation is a substantial percentage of the final grade.
These points are not only available for extroverts. In addition
to contributing to class discussions, students should send the
instructor links to articles, websites, YouTube videos that are
relevant to the course.
Students will be expected to conduct themselves as professionals.
Professionals are expected to be prepared for meetings (classes)
and to actively contribute to the issues at hand.
It is the student's responsibility to be prepared for class and
to be ready to contribute to discussions.
NOTE: If the student misses a class, the student is responsible
for contacting another class member about assignments or
materials that were missed.
3. Exams (2) (60%)
Two exams (each worth 30% of the final grade) will be given
during the semester. The mid-term exam will cover the material
from the first half of the semester. The final exam will cover
all of the material in the course.
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Students arriving later than 15 minutes after the beginning of an
exam will not be permitted to take the exam--they will receive a
grade of zero for that particular exam.
Tests turned in without a name are penalized ten points.
Make-up exams will only be given in cases of medical emergencies
or deaths in the family (documentation must be provided before
the make-up exam is taken.)
AGENDA
Class Introductions & Syllabus
Textbook Preface & Introduction
Chapter 1 – Self Awareness
Chapter 3 – Problem Solving
Chapter 4 – Communicating Supportively
Chapter 5 – Power & Influence
Chapter 6 – Motivating Others
Mid-Term Exam (October 6)
Chapter 7 – Managing Conflict
Chapter 8 – Empowering & Engaging Others
Chapter 9 – Teams & Teamwork
Chapter 10 – Leading Change
Appendix C – Conducting Meetings
Chapter 2 - Stress
Final Exam (Saturday, December 5, 3:30pm)
Note: Instructor may change dates or order of topics.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE & FACULTY/STUDENT GUIDELINES
Students are expected to uphold and abide by the UNCG Academic
Integrity Code in all matters pertaining to this course.
Violations of the Code will be pursued in accordance with the
code. All written work submitted should include the UNCG Code
statement written out (“I have abided by the UNCG Academic
Integrity Code in completing all aspects of this work.”) followed
by your signature, indicating that you have abided by the
Academic Integrity Code. This pledge will also indicate that you
have not used information, materials, or papers prepared by or
given by any other individual. For detailed information
concerning the academic integrity code, visit:
http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/complete/
For information concerning the Bryan School Faculty – Student
Guidelines, explore the following website:
http://www.uncg,edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines_sp07.pdf
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