Management 305
University of Southern Indiana
Management 305 Principles of Management
Spring 2015
Professor: Dr. Nancy Kovanic
Office: BEC 2090
Email: nkovanic@usi.edu
Class Location:
BEC
Class Time/Day:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Textbook: Jones & George. Contemporary Management, eighth edition, McGraw Hill
Publishers.
Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 208, PSYC 201, and junior standing.
Course Objectives:
The purpose of this course is to provide an examination of the basic principles and
concepts of management. Besides gaining knowledge of the various functions of
management, the student will be exposed to issues related to diversity, international
management, cross-cultural relations, and ethics in the business world. Upon
completing this course, the student should have a basic understanding of how
management operates in organizations and have developed skills for solving
management problems. This course will include a combination of lecture, exercises,
and some discussion of readings and/or cases.
Method of Evaluation
This course will involve successful completion of the following requirements throughout
the semester.
Quizzes/Activities
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Final Exam
Participation/Attendance
TOTAL
150 (both in-class and online)
200
200
150
100
200
1000
Grades will be assigned as follows:
A
900-1000 POINTS
B+
880-899 POINTS
B
800-879 POINTS
C+
780-799 POINTS
C
700-779 POINTS
D+
680-699 POINTS
D
600-679 POINTS
F
LESS THAN 600 POINTS
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Grade Posting
Student grades will be posted in Blackboard. Those students who have a question/concern
regarding a grade should contact the instructor via email at nkovanic@usi.edu or during
office hours within one week of the posting of the grade on Blackboard. Failure to notify the
instructor within the one week time period is required address concerns in a timely and
efficient manner. Students will not have the opportunity to challenge nor re-do any
activities or quizzes that have exceeded the one week after Blackboard grade book posting
timeframe. Please be reminded----many students wait until the last week(s) of the semester
to question the instructor regarding points for activities and quizzes which is not permitted
due to the one week after posting policy.
Examinations
Exams will be scheduled at regular intervals throughout the term. Only students who have
an excused absence are eligible for a make-up exam.
Extra Credit
Extra credit activities and assignments may be added at the instructor’s discretion. Most
likely in-class activities and assignments will be offered during the semester for extra credit.
Classroom Participation/In-class Activities
It is expected that you will attend regularly and participate in in-class activities. It is
also expected that each student will contribute to in-class discussion. In order to
receive credit for in-class activities, students must be present during the class period.
There are no make-up assignments for in-class activities due to being absent or late for
class. Once an in-class activity has begun, students arriving after the activity start time
are ineligible for points but are encouraged to participate in the activity.
Excused absences
Absence due to illness without a doctor’s excuse is not considered an excused absence.
Students who experience a death in the family of an immediate relative such as a parent,
grandparent or sibling will be excused. Any other reasons for absence are considered
unexcused. Those students who have an excused absence should email
nkovanic@usi.edu explaining the absence and bring documentation from the attending
physician (for medical reasons only) to the next class. Those missing an exam will be
provided a make-up test arranged by the instructor.
Use of Electronic Devices/Laptop Computers
The use of electronics such as cell phones or any other device is prohibited in the
classroom. Laptop computers are not allowed in-class unless specifically used for note
taking or reviewing class material via Blackboard.
Cell phones and other hand held electronic devices are not allowed during class.
Students who use unauthorized electronic devices during class will be subject to a loss of
attendance/participation or activity points.
Students will not be awarded activity points when this policy is violated. Example: A student who
is texting during an in-class activity will receive zero points.
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Inclement Weather/Cancelled class
If USI is closed due to weather conditions, students will be provided a make-up
assignment posted on the Blackboard course website. This assignment will be due, inclass on next scheduled class meeting.
In the event the instructor may need to cancel a class due to an emergency, students will
be notified via email and information regarding the class should be posted under
announcements on the Blackboard course site.
Technical Difficulties Using Blackboard/Quizzes/Activities
It is the student’s responsibility to complete assignments/quizzes on-time as indicated in
the course syllabus. Most times on-line Blackboard assignments/activities/quizzes have a
specific time and due date. Due dates and times will be available in the Blackboard
course site. Students who fail to submit on-line assignments/activities/quizzes during
the timeframe will receive zero points.
Students who experience technical difficulties while on-line and are unable to
complete an assignment/activity/quiz should email the instructor during the
timeframe and specifically identify the issue. Failure to email the instructor during
the quiz/activity will negate the opportunity to reset or submit a make-up
assignment.
Instructions:
 Email to: nkovanic@usi.edu
 Type “Management 305 ” and the class meeting time (example: 1:00 – 1:50) in
the subject area of your email.

Note: Students who fail to use the Subject line properly may not receive a timely response to their email.
Explain your technical issue in the body of the email.
If possible, the instructor may be able to reset a quiz or activity before the deadline. If
the student properly emails during the timeframe, and the time expires, a make-up will
be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to followup on technical issues with the instructor.
Students who experience other technical problems on Blackboard should contact
Instructional Technology Services department (812)464-1838.
Student Conduct
USI policies and regulations governing the conduct of students and the procedures for
handling violations of these policies and regulations apply to all students and can be found
in the USI Bulletin. Any form of academic misconduct will not be tolerated.
Academic Dishonesty Options
Academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, cheating, etc. WILL NOT be tolerated. If you are
found violating this rule of honesty, you risk a grade of “0” for the assignment/exam (at the
very least) and possible expulsion from the class and/or program. Please consult student
handbook for specific information in this area. All work submitted for this class should be
developed solely for this class as a part of a particular assignment. Please be aware that USI
faculty has access to software that allows us to compare your work to work submitted
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previously (several years back) to USI professors and also allows comparison to other
sources (including the internet!)
Ethical Conduct
Academic dishonesty of any form (such as plagiarism, cheating on exams and/or homework,
etc.) WILL NOT be tolerated. If you are found violating this rule of honesty, you risk a grade
of “0” for the assignment/test (at the very least) and/or a failing grade for the semester.
Please consult student handbook or bulletin for specifics in this area.
http://bulletin.usi.edu/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=15
3.1 Definitions of Academic Dishonesty
3.2 Penalties and Procedures Related to Academic Misconduct
3.3 Degree Revocation/Delayed Degree Conferral
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MGMT 305
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Spring 2015
Tentative Course Outline/ Schedule of Class Material
Date/Session
Topic/Chapters
1/12
1/14
1/16
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – Manger’s and Managing
1/19
1/21
1/23
No Class – Martin Luther King Day
Chapter 2 – The Evolution of Management Thought Lecture
Chapter 2 – The Evolution of Management Thought
1/26
1/28
1/30
Chapter 3 – Values, Attitudes and Emotions Lecture
Chapter 3
Quiz Chapters 1, 2, 3
2/2
2/4
2/6
Chapter 4 – Ethics & Social Responsibility
Chapter 4 – Ethics & Social Responsibility
Quiz and/or Activity Chapter 4
2/9
2/11
2/13
Exam Review
Exam #1 – Chapters 1,2,3,4
Chapter 5 – Managing a Multicultural Environment
2/16
2/18
2/20
In-class Group Activity – Chapter 4
Homework Due (Chapter 4 Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas)
Exam Review
Class On-line
No in-class meeting Friday, 2/20/15
Exam Review posted in Blackboard
Supplemental Quiz online
2/23
2/25
2/27
Exam #1 Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 + course materials
Chapter 5 – Managing a Multicultural Environment Activity
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 5
3/2
3/4
3/6
Chapter 7 – Decision Making
Chapter 8
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 7
3/9
3/11
No Class – Spring Break
No Class – Spring Break
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3/13
No Class – Spring Break
3/16
3/18
3/20
Chapter 8
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 8
Chapter 9 – Value Chain Management Lecture
3/23
3/25
3/27
Chapter 10
Quiz and/or Activity + Exam Review
Exam Review
3/30
4/1
4/3
Exam #2 Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10
Quiz and/or Activity
No Class – University Closed
4/6
4/8
4/10
Chapter 11– Organizational Control & Change
Chapter 12 – Human Resource Management
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapters 11 & 12
4/13
4/15
4/17
Chapters 11 &12 & Exam Review
Exam #3 Chapters 11 and 12
Chapter 13 – Motivation & Performance
4/20
4/22
4/24
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 15
4/27
4/29
Final Exam Review
No Class – USI Study Day
FINAL EXAM – According to USI Final Exam Schedule
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