COURSE SYLLABUS
MAN 3025 U02 Fall, 2014 (Aug 25 – Dec 6)
Tuesday 5:00 pm – 7:40 pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROFESSOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Dr. Clifford R. Perry
Office: CBC (Maidique Campus)
Office Hours:
Tu 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed By Appointment
Th 8:30 am to 10:30 am; 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Phone: (305) 348-3274
Fax: (305) 348-3278
Email: Please use Blackboard course
mail
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
It is my pleasure to be your instructor for this exciting course. I would like to tell you a little about myself before we
begin exploring the course material.
After completing my PhD from Purdue University, I taught for a few years at the University of Minnesota. I then briefly
worked at General Motors Corporation before moving to Eastman Kodak Company where I worked for more than 30
years.
I joined Kodak in the Manufacturing Division, and subsequently held many supervisor, managerial and executive
positions in other divisions including Information Systems and Technology, Market Research, International Finance,
Research and Development, International Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Public Relations
Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, and Human Resource Management for the Company's Latin American
Region. This diverse background in business and management prompted me to want to share my experiences with
students within a business school after I left Kodak.
So, I then joined the College of Business Administration as a faculty member, and then also accepted a position as
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Academic Affairs.
I look forward to knowing you a little better when you submit your Student Homepage.
I am eager to guide you through this important business course successfully. In return, I expect dedication, commitment,
and quality work from each of you. Welcome to the class and I wish everyone all the best!
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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This is an introductory course designed to help you better understand the essentials of management and organizations.
By exploring the four pillars of management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) we will discover how
organizations leverage their scarce resources to achieve their goals.
The course presents an overview of the field of management, and insights into the concept of organizational structure.
You will be introduced to the history, lexicon, and process of management in terms of both theory and practice. We will
use pedagogical tools such as: case incidents, research, interactive exercises, current thinking, literature review, and
relevant examinations. The course is highly interactive and promotes the effective use of electronic communication
skills.
This course requires approximately nine hours per week of study time for optimal learning. Your focus, dedication and
commitment are required to maximize the benefits of our 15 week journey covering management topics that form the
cornerstone of your business education.
At the end of the course you should know the basic terminology of management and whether or not managing is for
you. While working through this course you will see that when most businesses fail it is because of bad management.
Strive to have fun and learn as much as possible; having a good understanding of the principles of management is vital in
today’s marketplace!
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course aims to provide an analysis of organizations and the management processes of planning, organizing,
directing, and controlling in the context of socio-technical systems. Individual, group, intergroup, and organizational
responses to various environments and technologies are studied, as are pertinent techniques of manpower
management.
Specific course objectives include:
1. Define the management functions and business processes that create value for an organization
2. Give examples of business concepts, principles and values that contribute to organizational performance
3. Formulate a set of management policies, practices, and procedures that influence group and individual dynamics in
organizations
4. Describe situations where management decision-making should incorporate ethical reasoning, multiculturalism, and
internal inter-group behavior
MAJOR & CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES TARGETED
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Demonstrate understanding of how to carry out the planning function of management including:
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Describe methods of strategic business analysis considering political, cultural, legal, market and
socio-economic forces;
Identify ways to create competitive advantage;
Explain how international business and global economic issues are considered in strategic
analysis;
Describe how to establish corporate goals;
Identify methods of planning for efficiency and effectiveness objectives;
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Demonstrate understanding of how to carry out the organizing function of management including:
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Discuss ways of monitoring organization systems;
Describe methods for evaluating performance and implementing feedback mechanisms;
Explain how to maintain human resources and human capital through selection, evaluation,
compensation, skill training and career development processes;
Describe effective use of technology in managing systems;
Inventory various methods of compliance with legal regulations in the workplace.
Identify ways to fulfill the leadership function of management, including:
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Describe various types of teams and group processes;
Explain how to conduct job design and scheduling of work;
Identify methods for creating effective communication networks;
Explain advantages and disadvantages of different types of organizational structures;
Describe important aspects of human perception, expectations and behavior in organizations;
Examine the impact of individual differences, culture, diversity, power and politics in
organizations;
Describe the antecedents of job satisfaction and specify methods to foster it.
Formulate ways to carry out the controlling function in organizations, including:
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Explain considerations for exploring outsourcing options;
Describe how to conduct analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Explain how to foster commitment and motivation;
Explain considerations necessary for timely and effective decision making;
Contrast different leadership styles;
Prescribe actions for providing direction, support, participation, and maintaining standards of
excellence;
Explain the importance of leader vision;
Identify methods and important factors in managing crises;
Identify the situational components necessary for change, adaptation and innovation;
Describe methods of implementation and follow-through.
Explain how linking the organizational social practices to the community is ultimately advantageous in
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Maintaining ethical standards;
Developing sustainable influence on the business environment;
Establishing a strong reputation through community engagement.
In addition to the above learning course objectives, this course will also target three of the College Curriculum Learning
Objectives, including:
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Communications ability
Use of Information Technology
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Critical thinking
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
This course will consist of several teaching methods to facilitate student learning, including: lecture and discussion,
textbook, Blackboard eLearning, and self-directed initiatives using a variety of information resources. Computer
literacy and familiarity with information technology will facilitate the learning process. In addition, Blackboard
videos, quizzes for learning feedback, discussion forum questions, and chat room discussions will supplement our
use of the course textbook.
Learning will be participative, interactive and self-directed. Evaluation of student learning will be based on the
quantity and quality of student (self-directed) study reflected in on-line collaborative and participation learning,
written assignments, individual projects and a team-based project.
Throughout the course, we will be referencing current business articles and other important learning material (that
will be posted on the Blackboard course contents page) such as:
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The Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/home/us
New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/
ASSURANCE OF LEARNING
The College of Business cares about the quality of your education. For more information please visit the Assurance of
Learning site to learn more on the College's commitment to this initiative.
COMMUNICATING WITH THE INSTRUCTOR
Once you have access to the course, please send me all personal correspondence through the Course Mail tool. Only
e-mails sent through the course mail tool will be answered.
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Course Mail: E-mails will usually be answered during the evenings, three (3) times a week. Often e-mails will
be answered even sooner.
Blackboard Discussion Forum: Please post messages to the main discussion forum only if they are relevant
to the entire class; do not send me any personal correspondence using the Discussion Forum.
LEARNING TIPS
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Communicate with me frequently using email, or call me @ (305) 348-3274.
Read the syllabus carefully and mark your calendar for important dates (quiz deadlines, assignment due date,
etc.) Post your questions for the class in the Discussion Forum.
Keep up with the reading assignments; don't wait till the last minute to take your quizzes or assignments!
It is EXTREMELY important that you get yourself familiar with Blackboard (where you will be submitting
assignments, taking quizzes, etc.)
Additional information of becoming a successful student can be found at:
o http://www.ion.illinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
In order to help you reflect on your disposition relative to online learning, you can visit:
o http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/selfEval.asp
For some more Tips for Success go to:
o http://www.ion.illinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/tips.asp
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FIU's policies are important to the quality of your education. Details on FIU Policies can be found Here.
Click here for details on our On-campus Orientation/Online Tutorial, Server Maintenance Requirements, FIU Library
support, and FIU Policies.
Students in this class are encouraged to complete a feedback-based self-assessment tutorial developed by Colby, Bates
and Bowdoin Colleges to better understand plagiarism, and to use this understanding to avoid plagiarism. The tutorial
can be accessed at the Plagiarism Resource Site https://ats.bates.edu/cbb/ and the feedback quiz is located at
http://abacus.bates.edu/cbb/index8698.html?q=node/60
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
One of the greatest barriers to taking an online course is a lack of basic computer literacy. By computer literacy we mean
being able to manage and organize computer files efficiently, and learning to use your computer's operating system and
software quickly and easily. Keep in mind that this is not a computer literacy course; but students enrolled in online
courses are expected to have moderate proficiency using a computer. Please go to the "What's Required" webpage to
find out more information on this subject.
This course utilizes the following tools:
1. Discussion Board
2. Assessments
3. Assignments
Please visit our Technical Requirements webpage for additional information.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
For information about prerequisites, click here.
This section does not require an on-campus final exam.
TEXTBOOK
Management (3/e)
Hitt, Black, and Porter Publisher
Prentice-Hall, 3rd Edition, 2012,
ISBN 978013255328-5
Click here to buy your textbook online at the FIU Bookstore.
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EXPECTATIONS OF THIS COURSE
This is an onsite course supplemented by a Blackboard-based online assignments (essays) and assessments (quizzes and
exams) component. This means that most student assurance of learning procedures will be explained online, and most
student assurance of learning requirements will be administered and submitted online. No weekly assessment (quiz or
exam) or assignment (essay) will be accepted after the due date stated in the syllabus. Any appeal for exception, which
must be requested in person and cannot be submitted by eMail, must be accompanied by documented health, death-infamily, or military obligation.
You will be expected to interact online with the professor for your assignments, and to meet deadlines. Students are
responsible for understanding the information in the online videos, which will be included in the quiz and exam
assessments. All quizzes and exams are taken individually, but online. Strict University policies for plagiarism or student
collaboration on exams or quizzes will be enforced.
Tips for Success in your online course, click here.
Online Etiquette, click here.
DISCUSSION FORUMS
There may be a discussion question posted periodically by the instructor for course modules on the course Discussion
Forum. Participation in the discussions is strongly encouraged and may be factored into your final score.
STUDENT HOMEPAGE
Every student is required to create his/her own student homepage using the course's Discussion Forum, which can be
found on course's left navigation menu.
For help on how to use the HTML Creator to develop a Student Homepage, click here.
QUIZZES
In order to mitigate any issues with your computer and online assessments, it is very important that you take
the "Practice Quiz" from each computer you will be using to take your graded quizzes and exams. It is your
responsibility to make sure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements.
ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly Essay Assignments:
In order to ensure that you are truly grasping the assigned readings, each week students are required to use the
Assignments tool within Blackboard and submit (approximately) a 150 word essay on each of two chapter Case Study
Essay questions. In addition, students are required to submit a 150 word essay on each of two Chapter Review Essay
questions. These assignments can be accessed thru the Weekly Assignments tab. Additional information is listed in the
weekly assignments tab.
Each weekly written assignment is “open” for the five week duration of the related Exam coverage period. The written
assignment can be submitted ANY TIME during this related Exam period. Therefore, assignment feedback and scores will
ONLY be recorded three times (for each of the three sets of assignments within an Exam period) during the semester.
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Also, all (written) assignments must be submitted in the assignments tab, and will NOT be accepted if submitted as an
attachment to an eMail to the instructor.
The explanation of the student homepage assignment, the weekly quizzes, and other course assignments appear in the
assignment or assessment tab.
Expected Quality of Responses:
Since this is an introductory course in business & management, I do not expect students to submit elaborate essay
responses. However, I do expect you to follow the (critical thinking and writing rubric) guidelines provided and to make
an honest attempt at responding to a question to the best of your ability. In general, responses are expected to be
(approximately) 10 to 12 sentences in length. Please plan your time and do not merely throw a poorly crafted essay
together at the last minute.
If you have any questions after reading these instructions, please contact me ASAP because these assignments are a
substantial part of your grade.
GRADING
Course Requirements
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III
15 Online Quizzes
10 Onsite Quizzes
15 Case Study Essays (see Assignments section)
15 Review Essays (see Assignments section)
Feedback for Instructor and Pledge
Course Evaluation
Syllabus Quiz
Student Homepage
Total
Weight
20%
20%
20%
15%
10%
5%
5%
1%
1%
1%
2%
100%
Final Grades will be assigned on the basis of total points earned.
Range
A
B+
BC
D+
D-
Letter Grade
95 - 100
87-89
80-82
73-76
67-69
60-62
Range
AB
C+
CD
F
Letter Grade
90-94
83-86
77-79
70-72
63-66
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The following is repeated for emphasis: You should submit (online) essay assignments each week, and you must submit
completed (online) chapter quizzes each week. While you can submit (online) essay assignments anytime during the
given availability period as indicated in the Due Date tab, you are strongly encouraged to submit the chapter essay
assignments each week.
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There will be ten weekly quizzes that will be administered closed book and graded in class during the semester.
If you attended class and ONLY if you completed the onsite (IN CLASS) chapter quiz, you must check the onsite quiz
PLEDGE box by the Sunday after the class session.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow the syllabus and complete all assignments on time. As stated, late
assignments will not be accepted and quizzes will not be re-scheduled. Any appeal for exception, which must be
requested in person and cannot be submitted by eMail, must be accompanied by documented health, death-in-family,
or military obligation.
Please note that all learning evaluation assessments (exams and quizzes) will be administered without displaying the
correct answers following the assessment consistent with traditional onsite Scranton assessments in order to preserve
the integrity of the Publisher’s testbank. Students can make an appointment during my office hours to see the correct
answers to those they answered incorrectly.
Professional quality in the organization, completeness, neatness, and timeliness of any written material submitted will
be expected. As professional adults you are expected to manage your time and schedule accordingly. If you feel that
this course may be overwhelming for you, please contact me so we can address your concerns.
COURSE CALENDAR
PLEASE NOTE: All assignments must be completed by the date specified within the syllabus.
Date
Assigned Readings
Assignment
Quizzes
Module 1 – You as a Manager
Week 1
(Aug 26
Class)
Chapter 1 - The Nature of
Management
Ch1 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Student Homepage Due
Practice
Quiz
Ch1 Quiz
Syllabus Quiz Due
Week 2
(Sept 2
Class)
Week 3
Chapter 2 - Social
Responsibility and Ethics
Chapter 3 - International
Management & Globalization
Ch2 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch3 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
(Sept 9)
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Ch2 Quiz
Ch3 Quiz
Module 2 – Planning and Organizing
Week 4
(Sept 16
Class)
Chapter 4 – Strategic
Management
Ch4 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch4 Quiz
Feedback for Instructor Survey &
Pledge/Credit
Week 5
(Sept 23)
Ch5 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Chapter 5 - Planning
Ch5 Quiz
Exam 1 (Ch 1 - 5): Sept 26 8:00 am
– Sept 28 8:00 pm
Week 6
(Sept 30
Class)
Week 7
Chapter 6 – Org Structure and
Design
Chapter 7 – Managing
Diverse Human Resources
Ch6 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch7 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch6 Quiz
Ch7 Quiz
(Oct 7)
Module 3 – Setting Direction (Leading)
Week 8
Chapter 8 - Leadership
Ch8 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch08
Quiz
(Oct 14
Class)
Chapter 9 – Motivation
Ch9 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Week 9
Ch09 Quiz
(Oct 21)
Week 10
(Oct 28
Class)
Chapter 10 – Groups and
Teams
Ch10 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Exam 2 (Ch 6 - 10): Oct 31st 8:00
am – Nov 2nd 8:00 pm
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Ch10 Quiz
Week 11
Chapter 11 – Communication
and Negotiation
Ch11 - 2 Case Study and
2 Review Essay Questions
Ch11
Quiz
Chapter 12 – Individual and
Group Decision Making
Ch12 – 2 Case Study and 2 Review
Essay Questions
Ch12 Quiz
(Nov 4)
Week 12
(Nov 11
Class)
Module 4 - Controlling
Week 13
(Nov 18)
Ch13 - 2 Case Study and 2 Review
Essay Questions
Chapter 13 - Operations
Management
Ch13 Quiz
Ch14 - ONLY 1 Case Study and 1
Review Essay Question
Week 14
(Nov 25
Class)
Week 15
(Dec 2)
Chapter 14 - Control
Ch14 Quiz
Course Survey & Pledge/Credit
Ch15 – ONLY 1 Case Study and 1
Review Essay Question
Chapter 15 - Organization
Change and Development
Exam 3 (Ch 11 - 15): Tuesday Dec
2nd 8:00 am – Thursday Dec 4th
8:00 pm
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Ch15 Quiz