COURSE: BUSS215 Management Principles
INSTRUCTOR: Janine Oddo
TERM: SPRING 2015
Final Assessment Essay & Oral Presentation - Personal Management Philosophy
Course Outcomes/Learning Objectives:
1. Explain various motivational techniques and rewards designed to improve employee satisfaction.
2. Apply the five primary functions of management; staffing, planning, organizing, controlling and leading.
3. Analyze how the fluctuating global market, organizational structure, and the technology revolution have impacted
the role of management.
4. Differentiate between the potential responses of managers and leaders in various work scenarios through the study
of cases.
5. Evaluate the social responsibility and ethical issues confronting managers today through class discussion.
6. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how strategic planning meets the organizational and departmental
business objectives.
7. Create and present a research paper that includes the basic functions of management that defends your
management and leadership decision-making process using Multimedia.
This project covers the following program outcomes:
1. Identify and apply the basic managerial functions such as staffing, planning, organizing, controlling, and leading to
the decision making process.
2. Select and apply appropriate technology skills to specific business applications.
3. Recognize and distinguish management and leadership skills.
This project covers the following institutional outcomes:
1. Employ literacy skills through the effective use of technology and information resources to accomplish a goal
2. Transfer knowledge from life lessons and formal instruction to new situations as evidence of relational learning
3. Demonstrate proficient mathematic and communication (written and oral) skills as required in the workplace.
Essential Questions:
1. What are the primary functions of management and how are they implemented according to the type of
management style the employee has?
2. How does a manager choose a management style and how does it impact the employees that work under him/her?
3. What are some factors that may make a management style change as the manager progresses throughout his/her
career?
Due: July 29, 2015
The Assignment and Presentation Format
Theories “X”, “Y”, & “Z” are concerned with 3 basic styles of management. Attached is a comparison of those three styles.
As a future manager, either in your own business, or working as a manager for an organization, you will ultimately develop a
management style/technique unique to your own beliefs and your own personality. In addition to the actual
Essay/Document, you must give an Oral Presentation summarizing your philosophy. Your grade will be enhanced more
favorably with the use of many resources and references, rather than with less. A minimum of five to six resources must be
used.
In a typewritten or word processed document of no less than 5 pages (APA), you are to develop your own Personal
Management Philosophy which outlines how you would like to manage people, organizations, and materials through the
five primary functions of management. This document should address the topics covered in class discussions and case
exercises, but you should not limit your resources strictly to the textbook. A minimum of 5 to 6 resources are necessary.
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The topics to be included in your paper should include, but are not limited to: Managerial Functions; Decision
Making; Open Systems; Human Resources; Global Economy; Leadership; Employee Motivation; Service and/or Product
Quality; MBO; Managing Conflict; Communications; Personal and Professional Ethics; Organizational Culture; Planning;
Authority and Power; Social Responsibility; Organizational Structure; Delegating versus doing it yourself; Managing
Information; Teamwork; Performance; Diversity; Managing Your Own Time; Self & Employee Development.
YOU NEED TO CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF FOUR TOPICS IN ADDITION TO THE MAJOR FUNCTIONS OF MANAGERS
TO DISCUSS.
Internet and Other Resources
You may use any resources you would like to use. Certainly your textbook will be a useful resource. Other resources might
include textbooks from other courses you have taken, management books, magazines or periodicals found in the library,
discussion with other instructors or with managers already in the workplace either where you already work or elsewhere,
and the Internet. It is suggested you look at the following web sites for ideas:
http://www.smartwaystowork.com Smart Ways To Work
http://www.amanet.org
American Management Association
http://www.score.org SCORE for Business Advice
12/4/2014- Draft is due.
12/11/2014- Final research paper is due.
Draft Submission: (50 points total)
The draft will be submitted on the due date in the tracking calendar. It must include a tentative outline formatting the paper,
at least three of the sources to be used, and a minimum of TWO double spaced pages in length. The outline must cover the
theory or theories you are covering, the tentative topics you will be discussing, as well as an overview of the functions of
management and how you will be addressing them.
Final Submission: (165 points)
The project must be submitted through ANGEL in the appropriate drop box. You must include a Cover page, table of
contents, and a reference page along with proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and page numbers. Follow APA
formatting. Each topic covered should at least be bolded and underlined to show you are addressing it, but if you want to do
a section for each topic you can do that as well. Make sure as much detail as possible is included in your paper to
adequately address the topics.
Presentation: (35 points)
You must spend a minimum of TEN minutes presenting your research to the class. The goal of the research presentation
component is to have you defend your findings in order to convince the audience that your theory is the best. PowerPoint
must be used as a visual aid, and you must summarize all important aspects of your findings. You can also incorporate
other visuals including pictures, video, or graphics as you find appropriate. Furthermore, you should dress appropriately in
either business casual or professional attire.
Each student in the class will be designated to ask ONE question for TWO presentations. The question can be anything
related to the presentation, paper, and/or course. The presenter must answer each question with a professional and
appropriate response. Your individual presentations scores will include the questions that you are assigned to ask.
The audience will rank each presentation and the most convincing presentation will receive an additional 10 points added to
their grade. The runner up will receive an additional 5 points added to their grade.
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Theory X
1. Employees dislike work and will try to avoid it.
2. Employees prefer to be controlled and directed.
3. Employees seek security, not responsibility.
4. Employees must be intimidated by managers to perform.
5. Employees are motivated by financial rewards.
Theory Y
1. Employees view work as a natural part of life.
2. Employees prefer limited control and direction.
3. Employees will seek responsibility under proper work conditions.
4. Employees perform better in work environments that are non-intimidating.
5. Employees are motivated by many different needs.
Theory Z
1. Employee involvement is the key to increased productivity.
2. Employee control is implied and informal.
3. Employees prefer to share responsibility and decision-making.
4. Employees perform better in environments that foster trust and cooperation.
5. Employees need guaranteed employment and will accept slow evaluations and promotions.
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Name ___________________________________
Rubric for BUSS 215 Final Assessment Research Paper Draft
______ (3 pts) Length is minimum two pages
______ (5 pts) Outlined using logical and coherent format
______ (5 pts) One or two theories clearly chosen and taken as a basis for personal management philosophy
______ (3 pts) Topic #1 addressed
______ (3 pts) Topic #2 addressed
______ (3 pts) Topic #3 addressed
______ (3 pts) Topic #4
______ (5 pts) Outline demonstrates full knowledge of topic and a strong foundation for supporting chosen theory or theories
______ (5 pts) Functions of Management #1 addressed
______ (5 pts) Function of Management #2 addressed
______ (5 pts) Function of Management #3 addressed
______ (5 pts) Function of Management #4 addressed
______ (50 points) Draft Total Points
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Name ___________________________________
Rubric for BUSS 215 Final Assessment Research Paper
Neatness and Professional Presentation
Grammar, Spelling and APA
Level 1 (3 pts.)
Contains excessive spelling
errors of common words,
significant grammar errors,
and incorrect language
usage. Poor APA formatting.
Level 2 (9 pts.)
Contains frequent spelling
errors of common words,
moderate grammar errors,
and multiple instances of
incorrect language usage.
Decent APA formatting but
needs much improvement.
Comments:
Level 3 (13 pts.)
Contains isolated incidents of
spelling errors, isolated grammar
errors, and isolated incidents of
incorrect language usage. Good
APA formatting.
Level 4 (20 pts.)
Consistent use of formal, written
English in expression of ideas.
Sentence construction is varied and
creative. Very good APA formatting.
Level 1 (6 pts.)
Project does not relate to
Theory X, Y, and/or Z.
Level 2 (14 pts.)
Project relates only minimally
to Theory X, Y, and/or Z.
Minimal understanding of
theory is demonstrated.
Level 3 (22 pts.)
Project relates moderately to
Theory X, Y, and/or Z as well as
any associated theories
referenced. Some understanding
of theory is demonstrated.
Level 4 (30 pts.)
Project relates fully to Theory X, Y,
and/or Z as well as any associated
theories referenced. Full
understanding of theory is
demonstrated.
% Points Given:
Comments:
% Points Given:
Theory Relation
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Management Functions
Level 1 (10 pts.)
Level 2 (27 pts.)
Level 3 (44 pts.)
Level 4 (55 pts.)
One or less functions are
included and thoroughly
explained. Many statements
include inaccurate
information. Essay lacks
proper integration and
discussion of required
research.
% Points Given:
Two or less functions are
included and thoroughly
explained. Some statements
include inaccurate
information. Essay shows an
attempt to integrate and
discuss of required research.
Three or less functions are
included and thoroughly
explained. Few statements
include inaccurate information.
Essay is moderately effective at
integrating and discussing
required research.
Four functions are included and
thoroughly explained. No statements
include inaccurate information.
Essay is highly effective and
consistent in integrating and
discussing required research.
Comments:
Research, Content, & Organization
Management Topics
Level 1 (14 pts.)
Level 2 (35 pts.)
Level 3 (50 pts.)
Level 4 (60 pts.)
One or less topics are
included and thoroughly
explained. Many statements
include inaccurate
information. Essay lacks
proper integration,
discussion, and/or citation of
required research.
Two or less topics are
included and thoroughly
explained. Some statements
include inaccurate
information. Essay shows an
attempt to integrate, discuss,
and/or cite required research,
but such attempt is stilted and
clumsy.
Comments:
Three or less topics are included
and thoroughly explained. Few
statements include inaccurate
information. Essay is moderately
effective at integrating, discussing,
and/or citing required research,
but is inconsistent in its
effectiveness.
Four topics are included and
thoroughly explained. No statements
include inaccurate information.
Essay is highly effective and
consistent in integrating, discussing,
and/or citing required research.
% Points Given:
Total Score ______/165
Final Comments:
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Name _____________________________
Rubric for BUSS 215 Final Assessment Research Presentation
______ (5 pts) Dress is business professional or business casual
______ (5 pts) PowerPoint presentation is used as a visual aid and is professional in appearance.
______ (2 pts) Limited use of filler words (um, like, etc)
______ (2 pts) Presentation is organized and presented in a logical sequence
______ (2 pts) Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience and is appropriately animated (e.g., gestures, moving around, etc.).
______ (2 pts) Speaker uses a clear, audible voice with good language/pronunciation
______ (2 pts) Delivery is poised, controlled, and smooth.
______ (5 pts) Demonstrates full knowledge of topic by answering student questions with explanations and elaboration
______ (2 pts) Speaker uses body language appropriately.
______ (2 pts) Provides clear purpose and subject; uses relevant examples, facts, and supporting information regarding theory
______ (2 pts) Appropriate question #1 asked to ___________________________
______ (2 pts) Appropriate question #2 asked to ___________________________
______ (2 pts) Length of presentation is within the assigned time limits (10 minutes) Start Time: ______________ End Time: ________________
______ (35 points)
Presentation Total Points
Total Research Paper Score ____________/200
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