WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – PARKERSBURG
Division of Business and Economics
MGMT 320 – Principles of Management – T/Th 2-3:15 PM, Room 1330
Course Syllabus – Spring 2014
Prerequisites:
GBUS 101 – Introduction to Business
Instructor:
Dr. Larry Muller, Assistant Professor
Office Number:
1012-D Office: 304-424-8000 Ext 451 Cell: email forwards to my cell
Email: lmuller@wvup.edu
To speak with me by telephone email your number and I will contact you.
Office Hours:
Tuesday
Thursday
11:00 to 2:00
11:00 to 2:00; 3:30 to 6:30
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles of Management includes the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and
controlling for organizations in the global environment. Ethics, diversity, technology, future
trends, and practical application of principles are included.
This course serves as the prerequisite for all but one of the upper level courses in management.
That said, it is imperative you understand the concepts presented in this course and have some
basic understanding on how to implement them. The course is designed for the work
environment, but you will also find the concepts taught applicable to your personal life. If you
think about it, how will you manage others if you cannot first manage yourself?
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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Understand, appreciate, and incorporate the 7 Habits presented in the Dr. Stephen Covey
book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Define the term management and all that it entails
Appreciate managements history
Develop communication skills, especially listening
Introduce decision-making skills
Begin incorporating godly ethics, social responsibility, & legal understanding into your
daily life
Broaden your understanding of the global world (and its economy) in which we live &
work
Learn the basics of planning (goals, objectives, tactics)
Explain the importance of the organizing function
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Differentiate between the various types of organizational structures utilized by business
& industry
Understand the power of work groups and teams; both formal & informal
Delineate between job analysis, job description, & job specification and appreciate all
three
Know the difference between training & developing and how a portfolio can help assess
your learning
Create environments that help your employees become motivated to accomplish
corporate goals
Develop leadership skills utilizing various sources of power
Manage conflict and stress
Learn the steps necessary for implementing successful change in a variety of cultural
settings
Explain why management control is necessary
Understand and appreciate appraising and rewarding employee performance
Gain an appreciation for knowing and understanding operations management and
planning
Know about and be able to implement quality control systems into your organizations
operation
REQUIRED and SUGGESTED TEXT:
Management; Skills and Application, Rue, Ibrahim, Byars, 14th Edition, McGraw Hill
Publishers, ISBN 978-0-07-802911-0 (Required)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effect People, Covey, Free Press, ISBN 0-7432-7245-5 (Required)
EVALUATION:
The course grade will be based on the following components:
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Twenty (20) Homework Assignments 0 points
Twenty (20) Homework quizzes
300 points
Four (4) Semester Exams
400 points
Final Exam
100 points
Reflection Papers – 7 Habits
150 points
Presentation/Talk – 7 Habits
50 points
Total points possible
1000 points
Assessed through quizzes
Same day HW is due
Ch 1-4 / 7-12 / 13-16 / 17-20
Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00 PM
As assigned
Last class session
ASSESSMENT:
900 – 100 points = A
600 – 699 points = D
800 – 899 points = B
Below 599 points = F
700 – 799 points = C
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS:
Homework Assignments
The instructor will assign twenty (20) homework assignments (0 points each). The assessment
of these assignments we be done via your homework quizzes.
Homework Quizzes
Every class period that has a Homework Assignment due will begin with short quiz (15 points
each). This is to encourage completion of the readings, homework and preparation for class.
Four Semester Exams
The instructor chooses to administer four (4) semester exams. The first exam will cover Chapters
1 to 4; the second exam Chapters 7 to 12 and Intro to Habit 3; the third exam Chapters 13 to 16
and Transition to Conclusion; the fourth exam Chapters 17 to 20. The exams are 100 points
each. Your homework assignments, quizzes, student outlines, and classroom discussions will
serve as excellent study guides for your exams. All questions will relate directly to these topics.
Final Exam
The Final Exam (100 points) will be comprehensive. It will be a subset of the four Semester
Exams. Questions will be verbatim.
Reflection Papers – 7 Habits
Ten (10) short 1 to 2 page papers (15 points each) reflecting on your application of each of the
following; Intro, Habits 1, 2, 3, Transition, 4, 5, 6, 7, and Conclusion.
Presentation/Talk – 7 Habits
A 5 minute presentation with accompanying outline (50 points) will be presented by each
student wrapping up their thoughts of the 7 Habits book.
Policy Statements
Please follow the computer link: http://www.wvup.edu/academics/oaa/index.htm to read course
policy statements not listed individually here. Once you reach the web page, go to the Academic
Resources at the right of the page and under the General Information section you will find
Additions to Course Syllabi Fall 2013 (this information is available in either PDF or Word
format). Once you have read the information, please see me if you have questions.
Attendance
Faculty must report class attendance in order for students to receive financial aid for the specific
classes of enrollment for the current semester. If students do not attend per class attendance
policies, they risk losing financial aid for this specific course.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is located in room 0404 and services are offered to students free of
charge, Monday through Friday. Peer tutoring is open for scheduled and group sessions as well
as unscheduled drop-in sessions. Students can visit the Learning Center's website for more
information. http://www.wvup.edu/Learning_Center/ .
Campus Participation of Students with Felony and Sexual Offense Records
West Virginia University at Parkersburg and WV State Code §15-12-2(d) requires any individual
who is listed on the Sex Offender Registry to provide that information on their application to the
college and to campus police. A listing on the Registry or a felony record with convictions
related to a specific campus or class activity may restrict individuals from participating in an
assignment or activity pertaining to this class. Please notify the instructor if an assignment or
activity is given that you cannot complete, and an alternative arrangement will be offered.
Individuals who do not disclose this information will be in violation of the Student Code of
Conduct and subject to disciplinary action or potential legal actions under Federal Law.
Campus Safety
Upon activation of the building fire alarm, all building occupants must exit to a position of a
minimum of 100 ft. safely away from the building. If you will require assistance during an
emergency evacuation, please contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made in
advance. All students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the locations of emergency
exits. Information concerning emergency exits is posted by or in each classroom. Students and
instructors should also be familiar with the Color Code System and the Emergency Call buttons
(College Paging System) that are located in each room on the main campus. Information
regarding the system and instructions for each individual emergency can be found in the Safety
Plan, accessible only on campus through the college website or by contacting faculty, staff, or
administration. Questions regarding safety can be directed to the safety committee through the
campus safety website at http://www.wvup.edu/safety/.
Honor Code for WVU Parkersburg
As a member of the college community I will follow these practices:
Civility: I will show both common politeness to all members of the college community without
exception to race, religion, creed, gender, disability, or orientation and seek to engage, support
and improve the civic organizations, goals and values of the community.
Honesty: I will seek to always communicate truthfully, be it speaking, writing, or listening, with
all whom I interact, both in and out of the classroom.
Inclusiveness: I will seek to understand the variety of cultures and worldviews that have shaped
the human experience, create a safe place where members of different cultural and social
backgrounds may feel welcome and to hold all members of the community to the ideals of this
Honor Code.
Integrity: I understand that I am required to be ethically consistent; living up to the Honor Code
at all times, in all situations, and with all members of our community.
Respect: I will conduct myself with dignity and interact with a sense of equality towards all
students, all instructors and staff, and with worth towards myself.
Email Accounts for Students
All WVU Parkersburg students are required to use their college-assigned email account. Students
receive all communications from the college through WVUP-mail. Students should go to:
www.wvup.edu and click on WVUP-mail logo and follow instructions.
Disability Statement:
West Virginia University at Parkersburg 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 College 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 the Office of Disability Services (424-8378).
Tentative Course Outline of Study
Tuesday
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
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January 14
Syllabus / Chapter 1
January 21st
Chapter 3
January 28th
Exam 1 – Ch. 1 to 4
February 4th
Chapter 7
February 11th
Chapter 9
February 18th
Chapter 10
February 25th
Chapter 12
March 4th
Chapter 5
March 11th
Chapter 6
March 18th
Spring Break
March 25th
Chapter 13
April 1st
Chapter 14
April 8th
Chapter 16
April 15th
Chapter 17
April 22nd
Chapter 19
April 29th
Exam 4–Ch. 17 to 20
Final Exam will be administered on Tuesday, May 6th at 1 PM.
Thursday
January 16th
Chapter 2
January 23rd
Chapter 4
January 30th
Intro to Habit 1
February 6th
Chapter 8
February 13th
Habits 2 & 3
February 20th
Chapter 11
February 27th
Exam 2 – Ch. 7 to 12 & H I-3
March 6th
Transition & Habit 4
March 13th
Habits 5 & 6
March 20th
Spring Break
March 27th
Habit 7 & Conclusion
April 3rd
Chapter 15
April 10th
Exam 3–Ch. 13 to 16 & H T-C
April 17th
Chapter 18
April 24th
Chapter 20
May 1st
7 Habit Presentations