SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
BA240 MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Instructor: Mr. Gerald S.A. Perez
Email: geap43@yahoo.com
Office Hours: By appointment
Meeting Day and Time: TTh 9:30 – 10:50
Contact #s: 735-2512; cell 482-6137
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a study in, and nature of, business organizations and the function of management within the organization. It also introduces theories and concepts underlying domestic and global management, exposes students to case analysis and methods of examining business operational and management issues.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The concepts and approaches learned should enable students to analyze and understand the structure, dynamics, and operational behavior of institutional organizations in a variety of settings.
Upon completing the course, students will:
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Understand basic management principles applying to individuals, small and large organizations
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Grasp the basics of management functions
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Appreciate the ideal characteristics of a good manager
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See the importance of knowledge of self when viewing management skills
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Recognize professional skills required of managers
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Appreciate the impact that unresolved issues can have on management skills
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Be knowledgeable of the varying available self-development methods
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Understand strategic planning and its use
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Understand how project management tenets can be applied to initiation of new products and services
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Know how to implement a project and evaluate the process
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Understand varying problems from a risk management standpoint that can impact managers
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Appreciate varying problem solving techniques and processes and their applications to various management situations
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Appreciate the origins, key elements and applicability of continuous quality improvement (CQI)

REQUIRED TEXT AND SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS
Required: Daft, Richard L. 2008. Management 10 th
edition, OH: Thomson South-Western.
Online article links as assigned.
Supplemental: Guam PDN, Wall Street Journal, Time and Newsweek, Businessweek, CNN Online,
Forbes and Fortune.
PEDAGOGY
Lectures, group and individual presentations, expert guest speakers and field assignments. Students are expected to be actively involved, do independent research, and otherwise contribute toward enhancing the learning environment.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
Knowledge gained from lectures and guest speakers, individual and group projects, strong class participation, written reports and presentations, and periodic exams and unannounced quizzes.
GRADE WEIGHTING
Three Interim Examinations
Participation & Attendance
Portfolio of Assignments
60%
30%
10%
GRADING SCALE
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
A
B
C
EXAMINATIONS (60%)
100% 60-69% D
59% & below F
There will be three scheduled examinations through the semester, each of which is worth 20% of the course grade, and based on review questions and topics covered in class. These exams are designed to ensure the understanding of applicable concepts and theories of management within the organization and assignments made in support of learning objectives.
PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE (30%)
Each class session is worth 10 points, and tardiness will result in a deduction of 3 points.
Participation and attendance will be used to ascertain the extent to which class material is understood. Class participation is encouraged and will be assessed through oral discussion and inclass presentations. Absences from class will not be excused without good reason and prior notification of the instructor by telephone or email. There will be unannounced “pop quiz” days as a way to encourage attendance and measure student understanding of course material from the lecture and presentation of outside and real world supplementary information. Teams of not more than 4 or 5 students will be assigned, but subject to modification based on class size.
PORTFOLIO OF ASSIGNMENTS (10%)
Submission of assignments and readings in partial support of outcomes learned from projects, readings and other assignments.
INTERESTING LESSONS LEARNED (ILL) GOTTEN GAINS
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Due every Thursday beginning the last Thursday of January and last submittal on the 2 nd
Thursday of May (14 total to be included in portfolio - *portfolio due on the last day of class)

o Share article or event read in local paper, magazines, or internet (ANY source), or personal experience o Has to do with any aspect of management and(or) leadership o Need short summary (one page max.)
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Written or bullet point format (your choice)
 Key points: must include what the article is about, what’s the issue, how
resolved (if applicable), and lesson learned o Submit report in writing or electronically o Be prepared to report orally
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
Course requirements will be assessed through instructor-determined criteria and standards, incorporating self-evaluation, reflection and peer review. Instructor-developed rubrics will center on student performance and instructor feedback, thereby providing the basis for ongoing or
“formative” assessment.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Business appropriate dress code
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Cell phones must be turned off during class to avoid distraction as a courtesy to other students and class presentations
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Laptop usage is allowed but restricted to note-taking and related course applications
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Timeliness is required in all areas including class attendance, assignment submission, teamwork
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Health issues are to be observed and students with ill symptoms are expected to seek medical help as appropriate and to not expose the class to contagious diseases
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Students with specific disabilities requiring special accommodation must contact the instructor privately to discuss such accommodation
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Plagiarism and dishonesty in exams and report assignments will not be tolerated, and factual source citations are expected for all written and other reports as appropriate
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Cover sheet for all assignments:
“Title of Assignment/Case”
(Bold Print)
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Submitted by
Student’s Name
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In partial fulfillment of requirements for
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BA240 Management of Organizations
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Prof. Gerald Perez
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Spring 2013
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CALENDAR OF CLASS MEETINGS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Class will meet according to the following calendar schedule. Instructor may amend schedule as warranted, with adequate notice provided to students.
Date
January
Week 3
Week 4
Topics
Introduction and overview of course requirements
Part 1 | INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT
Chapter 1: Innovative Management for a Changing World (2)
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Management Thinking (32)
February
Weeks 1 - 4
Part 2 | THE ENVIRONMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Chapter 3: The Environment and Corporate Culture (60)
Chapter 4: Managing in a Global Environment (88)
Chapter 5: Managing in a Global Environment (120)
Chapter 6: Managing Small Business Start-Ups (146)
INTERIM EXAM #1 March
Week 1
Weeks 2 - 4
Part 3 | PLANNING
Chapter 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting (176)
Chapter 8: Strategy Formulation and Execution (200)
Chapter 9: Managerial Decision Making (230)
Part 4 | ORGANIZING
Chapter 10: Designing Adaptive Organizations (260)
SPRING BREAK March
24 - 29
April
Week 1
INTERIM EXAM #2
Weeks 2 - 4 Part 4 | ORGANIZING (Continued)
Chapter 11: Managing Change and Innovation (294)
Chapter 12: Managing Human Resources (322)
Chapter 13: Managing Diversity (354)
Part 5 | LEADING
Chapter 15: Leadership (420)
May
Weeks 1 & 2
Part 5 | LEADING (Continued)
Chapter 18: Leading Teams (508)
Part 6 | CONTROLLING
Chapter 19: Managing Quality and Performance (540)
Week 3 INTERIM EXAM #3
Assignments
Be familiar with the syllabus
Read chapters and outside readings (Due every
Thursday)
Class lectures and chapters
1 – 6
Free time
Class lectures and chapters
7 - 10
Class lectures and chapters
11 – 13, 15, 18, & 19
Note: Individual and group project presentations to be determined as appropriate throughout the semester.