BUS 305 C Fall 2003
Principles of Management
Neil Delisanti
Office; McIntyre 111A ph. 879-8892
Email: ndelisanti@ups.edu
Web page; www.ups.edu/faculty/ndelisanti
This class will provide students with an introduction to the principles and skill of management. They
will be given the opportunity to explore the challenges of management in the areas of motivation,
problem solving, communication, critical thinking, team development and empowerment.
Course Objectives
A. Develop a basic understanding of managerial responsibilities and skills
B. Gain an understanding of management’s role in modern organizations
C. Learn and practice the skills necessary for the effective management of resources
D. Develop team and group problem-solving skills
E. Improve communication skills
Class Meetings
Monday – Wednesday - Friday 9:00 – 9:50
Textbooks
“Developing Management Skills”, Whetten & Cameron, 5th Ed. Prentice Hall
“ “The Abilene Paradox”, J. Harvey, Lexington Books.
“Who Moved My Cheese”, S. Johnson
Website; www.prenhall.com/whetten
Evaluation & Grades
Assigned written and oral reports*
Midterm evaluation*
Final evaluation
Attendance & participation*
150 points
100 points
100 points
150 points
*Assignments turned in late, irrelevant of how well done, will lose points
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Papers
All papers will be typed, double-spaced and contain the name of the individual writing it. They WILL
be turned in on the due date, normally at the beginning of class. (see asterisk on first page)
The length of the papers may vary; however, I am looking for the student’s understanding of and ability
to utilize the concept being studied, or in some cases the student’s ideas /feelings on some concept, not
the ability to fill a paper with “fluff”. This does not mean that I am not looking for references and
research to justify your ideas or position, it just means that I do not want a 3 page paper filled with 2
pages of quotes from the text or article.
Presentations
There will be a number of individual and team oral presentations throughout this class. They are to be
at a level expected of college juniors/seniors, meaning professional and well prepared. Evaluation will
be primarily on the ability of getting the point across to the intended audience; however, content,
organization, references and presentation style will also be evaluated not only by the instructor, but also
by classmates. An outline will be given to the faculty member BEFORE the presentation.
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Tentative *weekly class schedule and
assignments
*Assignments will be upgraded & specified weekly using
Blackboard
Week beginning;
Sept 3;
Introduction and Chapter 1
Sept 6th: two(2) two(2) page papers due;
 Do you want to be a manager, why, of what?
 Short biography of yourself and management experience
Sept 8;:
Chapters 2
….. Group exercises and discussion
Sept 15;
Chapter 3 & “Who Moved My Cheese”
Sept 22;
Chapter 4
Sept 29;
“Presentations
….. Group exercises and discussion
….. Group exercises and discussion
Oct 6;
Chapter 5
Oct 13;
Exercises & midterm exam
Oct 22;
Chapter 6
Oct 27;
Presentations
Nov 3;
“ Abilene Paradox” ….. Discussion and presentation
Nov 10;
Chapter 7
….Group exercises and discussion
Nov 17;
Chapter 8
….. Group exercises and discussion
Nov 24;
Chapter 9
….. Group exercises and discussion
Dec 1:
TBD
Dec 8;
TBD
….. Group exercises and discussion
….. Group exercises and discussion