BADM 612 CRN 14045
Managerial and Team Skills
Spring 2015
January 4 – February 22
Instructor
Telephone
e-mail
Dr. David Dawley
293-7933
David.Dawley@mail.wvu.edu
Office
Online
Office Hours
118 B&E
TBA
Course Description
This course introduces, develops and enhances managerial skills for complex organizations. The
class will explore managerial philosophies, personal managerial styles, and the dynamics of
working in groups and teams.
Course prerequisites
Must be a full-time EMBA student in the WVU College of Business and Economics.
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course you will:
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Demonstrate an understanding of important organizational behavior (OB) topics at the
individual, group, and organizational levels. These topics include team dynamics,
individual differences, leadership, strategy, organizational culture, organizational change,
and innovation and creativity.
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Critically analyze situations faced by business leaders such as those related to ethical
issues, corporate responsibility, organizational change, and enabling innovation.
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Analyze data and apply the concepts discussed in this course to practical situations.
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Deliver professionally written reports on organizational behavior topics of relevance to
business leaders.
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REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Students are required to read the notes, articles and cases assigned for different topics as
specified in the Syllabus and on the Course Calendar. You will need to purchase the Harvard
Business School cases from the Harvard Business School Publishing website. In order to
purchase the cases for the course, you will need to follow the case link below. When prompted,
you will need to register with Harvard Business Publishing. After you have registered, you will
log in using the Username and Password you selected in the registration process. You are
required to purchase the five cases for the course ($3.95 each).
Harvard Business School Cases:
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Philips versus Matsushita: The Competitive Battle Continues - Product Number: 910410PDF-ENG
Coach Knight: The Will to Win – Product Number: 406043-PDF-ENG
The Army Crew Team - Product Number: 403131-PDF-ENG
FIJI Water and Corporate Social Responsibility - Green Makeover or "Greenwashing"? –
Product Number: 909A08-PDF-ENG
Fire at Mann Gulch – Product Number: 304089-PDF-ENG
Harvard Business School Cases may be purchased online at a cost of $3.95 per case. The web
address for purchasing the entire coursepack is:
https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/access/32071899
Harvard Business School Articles:
These articles will be made available through the course e-campus website, and are also
available from WVU Library.
CASE EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES:
Each student should complete an executive summary for the discussion case assigned for most
modules. Summaries should be no longer than 2 single-spaced typed pages; one page will
usually suffice. The primary purpose of the executive summary is to prepare you for
participating in the online discussions. While you will write the summaries in essay format, I
want you to follow this general format for each case summary:
 Define the problem
 Formulate alternatives
 Analyze the alternatives
 Recommend a solution
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ONLINE DISCUSSION OF TOPICS, ARTICLES, AND CASES
You earn points in this category by fully participating and being involved in online discussions
on a regular basis. Much of our learning this semester, including mine, will come from each
other. Consequently, you are encouraged to tell the class about your own work experiences that
are consistent or contrary to the issues raised on the discussion board. I am interested in both
quality and quantity of contributions, and I will keep track of both throughout the term. To
receive credit, you must regularly add to the class discussion in a meaningful way.
Discussion Board Participation
Participation in online discussions is mandatory. In order to actively participate in these
discussions, you will need to log on 4-5 times per week. This will help you stay up-to-date on the
discussions and allow you to make more thoughtful postings.
Discussions begin on Monday each week and end on Saturday at midnight. You are expected to
make a minimum of six substantive postings per week. The first three postings should be your
initial response to three of the discussion questions (this is due every Wednesday by midnight).
The other three postings will be in response to your classmates’ postings (these are due every
Saturday by midnight).
No late posting will be accepted for any reason.
Grading is based on both the quantity and quality of your postings. The quality of your postings
is based on the grading rubric below. You will not be given credit for responses such as “I agree
with Mary.” or “Good thought.”
Be sure that your postings relate to the weekly discussion threads. If you wish to discuss other
topics, please initiate other discussion threads or use your chat rooms. Points will be deducted for
misuse of the weekly discussion threads.
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Discussion Grading Guidelines
To Earn:
Requirements
Outstanding
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Good
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Weak
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Unacceptable
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Posting is substantive and relates to key issues.
Student initiates new, relevant threads and/or provides relevant
outside information.
All postings are submitted by the deadlines listed in the syllabus.
Postings contained very few grammatical and/or stylistic errors
Student uses personal/professional examples demonstrating
application of principles.
Response is characterized by three to four of the following: 1)
thought-provoking, 2) supportive, 3) challenging, 4) reflective.
Posting references the key issues but is not substantive and/or welldeveloped.
Student initiates new, relevant threads and/or provides relevant
outside information.
Most postings are submitted by the deadlines listed in the syllabus.
Postings contained few grammatical and/or stylistic errors.
Student uses personal/professional examples demonstrating
application of principles.
Response is characterized by two of the following: 1) thoughtprovoking, 2) supportive, 3) challenging, 4) reflective.
Key issues are present, but there is no evidence the student
understood them and/or they are not integrated into the posting.
Student does not initiate new, relevant threads and/or provide relevant
outside information.
Some of the postings were not submitted by the deadlines listed in the
syllabus.
Postings contained obvious grammatical and/or stylistic errors.
Student does not reference personal/professional examples.
Response is characterized by one of the following: 1) thoughtprovoking, 2) supportive, 3) challenging, 4) reflective.
Post contains no reference to key issues. Discussion is rudimentary
and superficial; no analysis or insight is displayed.
Student does not initiate new, relevant threads and/or provide relevant
outside information.
Some or all of the postings were not submitted by the deadlines listed
in the syllabus.
Postings contained obvious grammatical and/or stylistic errors.
Student does not reference personal/professional examples.
Response is not thought- provoking, supportive, challenging, or
reflective.
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BRIEF ONLINE ASSSIGNMENTS
These will be short written assignments on each topic. Each will be assigned on a weekly basis.
You will submit them online. There will be 5 assignments this semester. Specifications: 1 -2
pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margin on all sides.
Expectations for Brief Online Assignments
To Earn:
At least
90%
Requirements
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80-89%
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70-79%
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60-69%
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0-59%
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Paper is insightful, well integrated and well written.
Language is clear, concise and easy to understand.
Student provides a great deal of thought-provoking and challenging
information related to their chosen topic.
Student provides multiple personal reflections and conclusions.
Outside sources are properly cited.
The paper is enjoyable to read.
Paper provides some insight and integration and is well written.
Language is clear, concise and easy to understand.
Student provides an reasonable amount of thought-provoking and
challenging information related to their chosen topic
Student provides some personal reflections and conclusions.
Outside sources are properly cited.
The paper is enjoyable to read.
Paper provides some insight and integration and is adequately written.
Language is clear, concise and easy to understand.
Student provides very little thought-provoking and challenging
information related to their chosen topic.
Student provides very few personal reflections and conclusions.
Outside sources are properly cited.
The paper is enjoyable to read.
Paper provides very little insight or integration and is poorly written.
Language is unclear, not concise and difficult to understand.
Student provides little or no thought-provoking and challenging
information related to their chosen topic.
Student provides very few or no personal reflections and conclusions.
Outside sources are properly cited.
The paper is difficult to read.
Paper provides no insight or integration and is poorly written.
Language is unclear, not concise and difficult to understand.
Student provides no thought-provoking or challenging information
related to their chosen topic.
Student provides no personal reflections or conclusions.
Outside sources are poorly cited.
The paper is impossible to read.
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EXAM, MODULES 1 & 2
This exam will cover material gleaned from the orientation session material and will be
administered from 1:30 to 2:45pm on Tuesday January 6. The format of this exam (and details)
will be covered during the orientation session.
FINAL EXAMINATION (COMPREHENSIVE):
The final exam will be offered on-line through e-campus. Details will be provided prior to the
last week of class.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS POLICY
Unless an arrangement has been made in advance with the instructor, the student will lose ten
(10) percentage points per day for that course component.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
The integrity of the classes offered by any academic institution solidifies the foundation of its
mission and cannot be sacrificed to expediency, ignorance, or blatant fraud. Therefore, I will
enforce rigorous standards of academic integrity in all aspects and assignments of this course.
For the detailed policy of West Virginia University regarding the definitions of acts considered
to fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the Student Conduct
Code at http://studentlife.wvu.edu/studentconductcode.html. Should you have any questions
about possibly improper research citations or references, or any other activity that may be
interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please see me before the assignment is due to
discuss the matter.
SOCIAL JUSTICE:
West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and
expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual
respect and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex,
age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color, or national origin. Any
suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be
appreciated and given serious consideration. If you are a person with a disability and anticipate
needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and
make appropriate arrangements with Accessibility Services (293-6700).
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EVALUATION:
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Exam on Modules 1 & 2
Case Executive Summaries - Individual Grade
Discussion Responses Posted - Individual Grade
Brief Online Assignments – Individual Grade
Final Exam – Individual Grade
TOTAL
Grading Scale (% of Total Points):
15%
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15%
25%
30%
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A = 90%+, B = 80%, C = 70%
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Course Schedule
Date
Topic
ON–CAMPUS ORIENTATION
Sunday, January 4 - Tuesday, Module 1 – Organizational Landscape & Evolution
January 6
Module 2 – Individual Differences & Teambuilding
Exam on Modules 1 & 2 – Tuesday 1:30-2:45pm
MODULE 3 – MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – STRATEGIC PLANNING &
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Monday, January 12 – Saturday, January 17
Case: Philips versus Matsushita
By Sunday, January 11
(midnight)
I will have three questions posted to the Discussion Board.
By Monday, January 12
(midnight)
Your case executive summary is due.
By Wednesday, January 14
(midnight)
All students must post their initial responses to the case
questions posed by me.
By Saturday, January 17
(midnight)
All students must have three substantive responses posted to
classmates’ postings.
Due by January 17
Short Written Assignment
MODULE 4 – MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – LEADERSHIP
Monday, January 19 – Saturday, January 24 (MLK Jr. Birthday is observed on 1/19)
Case: Coach Knight: The Will to Win
By Sunday, January 18
(midnight)
I will have three questions posted to the Discussion Board.
By Tuesday, January 20
Your case executive summary is due.
By Wednesday, January 21
(midnight)
All students must post their initial responses to the case
questions posed by me.
By Saturday, January 24
(midnight)
All students must have three substantive responses posted to
classmates’ postings.
Due by January 24
Short Written Assignment
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MODULE 5 – MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS – ORGANIZATIONAL
THEORY & DESIGN
Monday, January 26 – Saturday, January 31
Case: The Army Crew Team
By Sunday, January 25
(midnight)
I will have three questions posted to the Discussion Board.
By Monday, January 26
Your case executive summary is due.
By Wednesday, January 28
(midnight)
All students must post their initial responses to the case
questions posed by me.
By Saturday, January 31
(midnight)
All students must have three substantive responses posted to
classmates’ postings.
Due by January 31
Short Written Assignment
MODULE 6 – CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & ETHICS
Monday, Monday February 2 – Saturday, February 7
Case: FIJI Water and Corporate Social Responsibility
By Sunday, February 1
(midnight)
I will have three questions posted to the Discussion Board.
By Monday, February 2
Your case executive summary is due.
By Wednesday, February 3
(midnight)
All students must post their initial responses to the case
questions posed by me.
By Saturday, February 6
(midnight)
All students must have three substantive responses posted to
classmates’ postings.
Due by February 6
Short Written Assignment
MODULE 7 – CREATIVITY, INNOVATION & ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Monday, February 9 – Saturday, February 14
Case: Fire at Mann Gulch
By Sunday, February 8
(midnight)
I will have three questions posted to the Discussion Board.
By Monday, February 9
Your one-page case executive summary is due.
By Wednesday, February 11
(midnight)
All students must post their initial responses to the case
questions posed by me.
By Saturday, February 14
(midnight)
All students must have three substantive responses posted to
classmates’ postings.
Due by February 14
Short Written Assignment
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FINAL WEEK IN BADM 612
Monday, February 16 –
Saturday, February 21
Comprehensive Final Exam – Available Monday,
February 16th.
Due Saturday, February 21 – Submitted Online.
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