Management 302 6R1 Multi - Cultural Management
University of Bridgeport - School of Business
Wednesday Evening: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Semester - 2013
Professor Edward W. McMahon, Jr. M.S., ODP
Contact Information:
Office Building: Mandeville Hall- 318
Email: emcmahon@bridgeport.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment & Before & After Class
Mailing Address: School of Business
230 Park Avenue
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Course Materials
International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior, 8th Edition
Fred Luthans, UNIV OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN
Jonathan Doh, VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
Hardcover, 672 pages
©2012, ISBN-13 9780078112577
MHID0078112575
Required Reading/Materials – Text Book
Recommended Reading: The Economist; Wall Street Journal &Business Week
General Course Information
1. Course Description:
This course introduces students to the basics of organization and management theory, as
they apply to the global market place. A cross-cultural approach is used to examine the
similarities, differences and application of theory across national boundaries; and to identify
those structural constants that permit business to be conducted on a global scale.
Organization culture, role structure, coordination and control methods, leadership, and
business strategy are the basic theoretical constructs introduced and evaluated in the course.
2. Intended Audience: Undergraduate Business Majors.
3.
Course Objectives
Think globally; act locally” is a familiar business bromide in today’s Global Marketplace.
Future success in the hyper-competitive global business arena is predicated upon the
ability to understand and celebrate cultural differences, as well as adapt to them. The
course will study a myriad of international management theories and practical
applications as identified in the textbook.
4. Special Accommodations
A. The University of Bridgeport is committed to providing services to qualified students with
disabilities so that they receive an equal educational opportunity. In compliance with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American with Disabilities Act and the Connecticut State
Laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to reduce the impact of disabilities on
academic functioning or upon other life activities in a University setting. All accommodations
are determined on an individual basis. If a student with a disability would like to be
considered for accommodations, he/she must initiate the request, prior to or at the
beginning of the academic semester and provide supporting documentation. For further
information call 203 576-4454 or email counselingservices@bridgeport.edu.
B. Prerequisites Graduate/Undergraduate Standing
Completion of Management 301 – Exceptions require Professor Greenspan’s approval.
C. Mode of Instruction
Lectures, Discussion Groups, Case Studies (Homework assignments), quizzes, exams, and Extra
Credit Team Assignments
D. Student Responsibilities
Integrity:
From the Key to UB student hand book:
A high standard of ethical conduct is expected of students in their
academic activities. The University does not tolerate cheating in any form. This
term is used to include dishonest use of another individual's aid in preparation of
written, oral, and artistic assignments, as well as during a classroom testing
period. The standard procedures for the preparation of term papers and the like,
as established by the English Department, form the basis for decisions in cases of
plagiarism (See "Definition of Plagiarism"). The student must be familiar with
those regulations. Disciplinary action will be imposed not only in cases of
detected cheating, but also for violations of such regulations mentioned above. In
the latter, a violation of the regulation without consideration of the motive
involved will be deemed sufficient cause for action A student accused by an
instructor of academic dishonesty will have his or her name forwarded to the
Committee on Academic Honesty. If the student declares innocence, he or she
will have a hearing before this Committee, whose ruling will be final. The penalty
for a first offense is F for the assignment; for a second offense, F in the course;
and for the third offense, separation for one year or expulsion, as the Committee
on Academic Honesty may determine. The instructor, or the Committee on
Academic Honesty, will forward the name of a student guilty of academic
dishonesty to the Provost to be recorded and made available to faculty and
advisors as necessary.
Plagiarism:
Definition of Plagiarism:
INTENTIONAL AS WELL AS UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE
SOURCES AS WELL AS THE USE OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SO-CALLED
"RESEARCH PAPERS" WITHOUT FULL RECOGNITION OF THE SOURCE.
Students are responsible for distinguishing clearly between their own facts, ideas,
and conclusions and those of other sources. To use someone else's words,
opinions, or conclusions without giving them credit is plagiarism. Students must
be able to distinguish their own ideas, conclusions, discoveries, etc., from those
read or heard. Check with your professor(s) for the appropriate guidelines that
should be followed.
Class Participation/Homework : 20% of Final Grade
Students who actively participate learn more than students who do not. Because I believe that
students learn much from the experience of fellow students, I will conduct interactive lecturing
and Socratic dialogue to facilitate full class participation. Because participation is an important
part of the course, attendance is critical counted towards your participation grade. Case
discussions and small-group presentations and problem-solving will be an important part of the
course. To ensure lively and relevant discussion, it is important that all assigned readings be
done prior to class. Please be ready to comment on the assigned reading or answer questions
related to it. Of course, if you have any questions about the material in the text, please bring
them to class, email me, or, make an appointment.
a. Typed Assignments. All assignments must be typed
b. Format: Single or Double Spaced
c. Hand-in procedure: Prior to the beginning of class. You must submit your own
paper. No one can submit a paper for you, unless agreed upon in advance. No Emailed
papers will be accepted.
2. Late Work: Penalized one full letter grade for each week that the assignment is late.
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3. Assignments/Major Research Paper On Global Leadership
Each student will be required to submit a paper on Leadership, at a date to be announced d
during the 2nd half of the semester This paper should be 15 – 25 double spaced typewritten
pages and relate leadership theory to its practical application as demonstrated by leaders
perceived as positive and negative by the student. Your professor theorizes that we learn as
much or more from poor leadership as we do from good. Students should select one example
of each and justify their choices based upon leadership theory discussed in class and provided
by your text book. The paper might address the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Transformational and Transactional Leadership
Charismatic Leadership
Vision, Mission and “PLOC” – the four functions of leadership
Espoused Theory versus Theory in Use
Leadership Biases
Authentic vs. Inauthentic Leadership
Communications
The effects of Leadership – good and bad – on dependent and independent
variables.
9. The effects of recognition and reward systems on leader and follower
behavior.
10. Impact of Culture on Leadership.
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4. Grading Rubric
Class Attendance & Participation 200 pts
Unannounced Quizzes (2)
50 pts
)
Homework: Essays/Cases*
200 pts
Leadership Paper
150 pts
Midterm Exam
200 pts
Final Exam
200 pts
Total:
1000 pts
Grade Range Equivalency Spring, 2012
Letter
Grade
Grade
Points
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
4.0 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.00
Grade
Range

930 900 870 830 800 770 730 700 670 600 Below
1000 929 899 869 829 799 769 729 699 669
600
Extra Credit Opportunity = up to100 pts – 7 - 10 page paper to be suggested by the
student and approved by Professor McMahon.
Date:
Homework Due:
08 /29: Chapter 1
Introduction
09/05: Chapter 2
PLOC Paper & MBTI & Big 5
09/12: Chapter 3
Chapter 2 Case Study
09/19: Chapter 4
Chapter 3 Case Study
09/26: Chapter 5
Chapter 4 Case Study
10/03: Chapter 6
Chapter 5 Case Study
10/10: Chapter 7
Chapter 6 Case Study
10/17: None
Midterm Exam
10/24: Chapter 8
Chapter 7 Case Study
10/31: Chapter 9
Chapter 8 Case Study
11/07: Chapter 10
Chapter 9 Case Study
11/14: Chapters 11
Leadership Paper Due
11/21: Chapters 12&!3
Chapter 11 Case Study
011/28 None
Thanksgiving Recess
012/05: Chapter 14 & 15
Chapter 13 Case Study
12/12
Final Exam
Note: Policy on Syllabus changes and contractual obligations: This syllabus and
course outline is subject to change by the instructor during the course of the
semester. Changes might occur due to student interest, class progression and
emerging topics. It such changes are made, they will be announced in class. This
syllabus and any addendums attached shall not be construed by the student as a
contract, implied or expressed, between the student and/or the professor and the
University.