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University of Southern Indiana

Management 305 Principles of Management Spring 2016

Professor: Dr. Nancy Kovanic

Office: BEC 2090

Class Location: BEC 0030

Class Time/Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 – 11:50

Textbook: Jones & George. Contemporary Management, ninth edition,

McGraw Hill Publishers.

Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ECON 208, PSYC 201, and junior standing.

Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to provide an examination of the basic principles and concepts of management. Besides gaining knowledge of the various functions of management, the student will be exposed to issues related to diversity, international management, cross-cultural relations, and ethics in the business world. Upon completing this course, the student should have a basic understanding of how management operates in organizations and have developed skills for solving management problems. This course will include a combination of lecture, assignments, activities, exams, quizzes, and online homework in Blackboard. This course will help students develop the following skills: 1) Analytical Problem Solving 2) Teamwork Learning Objectives Students in Management 305 will develop a foundation in three areas of Management Skills: • Self-Management • Team Management • Organizational Management

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Method of Evaluation This course will involve successful completion of the following requirements throughout the semester. Quizzes/Activities/Assignments 200 Exam #1 100 Exam #2 200 Exam #3 200 Final Exam 200 Participation/Attendance/In-class

Activities/Adherence* 100

TOTAL 1000

*Adherence includes following cell phone procedure as indicated in the course syllabus, being on-time to class, using proper email procedure, following academic honesty policies, and demonstrating professionalism in the classroom.

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Grades will be assigned as follows: A 900-1000 POINTS B+ 880-899 POINTS B 800-879 POINTS C+ 780-799 POINTS C 700-779 POINTS D+ 680-699 POINTS D 600-679 POINTS F LESS THAN 600 POINTS

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Points/Grade Posting in Blackboard Students are responsible for monitoring their own points/grades during the semester. However, as a courtesy, the instructor may post some points for exams/activities/quizzes in Blackboard student gradebook. The student Blackboard gradebook will NOT reflect the total points for this course as participation points and some in-class activity points will not be posted in Blackboard. Student Questions Regarding Grades/Points Those students who have a question/concern regarding points for a grade should contact the instructor via email at nkovanic@usi.edu or meet during office hours within one week of when the points were awarded. The email required format subject line is as follows: Subject: Management 305 – Points for Grade Inquiry for __________________ (insert title of activity, etc). Students are required to notify the instructor within one week of the due date of the assignment/quiz/exam/project via email. Students are not permitted to notify the professor before, during, or after a class. Students will not have the opportunity to challenge nor re-do any activities or quizzes etc. that have exceeded the above stated requirements. Examinations Exams will be scheduled at regular intervals throughout the term. Only students who have an excused absence are eligible for a make-up exam. Extra Credit Extra credit activities and assignments may be added at the instructor’s discretion. Most likely in-class activities and assignments will be offered during the semester for extra credit. Classroom Participation/In-class Activities It is expected that you will attend regularly and participate in in-class activities. It is also expected that each student will contribute to in-class discussion. In order to receive credit for in-class activities, students must be present during the class period. There are no make-up assignments for in-class activities due to being absent or late for class. Once an in-class activity has begun, students arriving after the activity start time are ineligible for points but are encouraged to participate in the activity.

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Excused absences Absence due to illness without a doctor’s excuse is not considered an excused absence. Students who experience a death in the family of an immediate relative such as a parent, grandparent or sibling will be excused. Any other reasons for absence are considered unexcused. Those students who have an excused absence should email nkovanic@usi.edu explaining the absence and bring documentation from the attending physician (for medical reasons only) to the next class. Those missing an exam will be provided a make-up test arranged by the instructor. Use of Electronic Devices/Laptop Computers The use of electronics such as cell phones or any other device is prohibited in the classroom. Laptop computers are not allowed in-class unless specifically used for note taking or reviewing class material via Blackboard. Cell phones and other hand held electronic devices are not allowed during class. Students who use unauthorized electronic devices during class will be subject to a loss of attendance/participation or activity points. Students will not be awarded activity points when this policy is violated. Example: A student who is texting during an in-class activity will receive zero points. Inclement Weather/Cancelled class If USI is closed due to weather conditions, students will be provided a make-up assignment posted on the Blackboard course website. This assignment will be due, in-class on next scheduled class meeting. In the event the instructor may need to cancel a class due to an emergency, students will be notified via email and information regarding the class should be posted under announcements on the Blackboard course site.

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Technical Difficulties Using Blackboard/Quizzes/Activities It is the student’s responsibility to complete assignments/quizzes on-time as indicated in the course syllabus. Most times on-line Blackboard assignments/activities/quizzes have a specific time and due date. The course syllabus outline is a tentative guide. Specific due dates may not appear in the course syllabus. Students will be notified in-class and online in Blackboard of specific assignment due dates and times. Once announced, due dates and times will be available in the Blackboard course site. Students who fail to submit on-line assignments/activities/quizzes during the timeframe will receive zero points. Students who experience technical difficulties while on-line and are unable to complete an assignment/activity/quiz should email the instructor during the timeframe and specifically identify the issue. Failure to email the instructor during the quiz/activity will negate the opportunity to reset or submit a make-up assignment. Instructions:

Email to: nkovanic@usi.edu

Type “Management 305 Principles of Management 11:00 a.m. Technical Issue” in the subject area of your email. Note: Students who fail to use the Subject line properly will not receive a response and may be ineligible for a make-up.

Type your NAME on the first line of the body of the email.

Explain your technical issue in the body of the email.

If possible, the instructor may be able to reset a quiz or activity before the deadline. If the student properly emails during the timeframe, and the time expires, a make-up will be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to follow-up on technical issues with the instructor. Students who experience other technical problems on Blackboard should contact Instructional Technology Services department (812)464-1838. Student Conduct USI policies and regulations governing the conduct of students and the procedures for handling violations of these policies and regulations apply to all students and can be found in the USI Bulletin. Any form of academic misconduct will not be tolerated. Academic Dishonesty Options Academic dishonesty such as plagiarism, cheating, etc. WILL NOT be tolerated. If you are found violating this rule of honesty, you risk a grade of “0” for the assignment/exam (at the very least) and possible expulsion from the class and/or program. Consult the student handbook for specific information in this area. All work submitted for this class should be developed solely for this class as a part of a particular assignment. Please be aware that USI faculty has access to software that allows us to compare your work to work submitted previously (several years back) to USI professors and also allows comparison to other sources (including the internet!)

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Ethical Conduct Academic dishonesty of any form (such as plagiarism, cheating on exams and/or homework, etc.) WILL NOT be tolerated. If you are found violating this rule of honesty, you risk a grade of “0” for the assignment/test (at the very least) and/or a failing grade for the semester. Please consult student handbook or bulletin for specifics in this area. http://bulletin.usi.edu/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=15 3.1 Definitions of Academic Dishonesty 3.2 Penalties and Procedures Related to Academic Misconduct 3.3 Degree Revocation/Delayed Degree Conferral

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MGMT 305 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Spring 2016

Tentative Course Outline/ Schedule of Class Material

Date/Session Topic/Chapters 1/11 COURSE INTRODUCTION 1/13 Chapter 1 1/15 Chapter 1 – Manger’s and Managing

1/18 No Class – Martin Luther King Day 1/20 Chapter 2 – The Evolution of Management Thought Lecture 1/22 Chapter 2 – The Evolution of Management Thought

1/25 Chapter 3 – Values, Attitudes and Emotions Lecture 1/27 Chapter 3 1/29 Quiz Chapters 1, 2, 3

2/1 Chapter 4 – Ethics & Social Responsibility 2/3 Chapter 4 – Ethics & Social Responsibility 2/5 Quiz and/or Activity Chapter 4

2/8 Exam Review 2/10 Exam #1 – Chapters 1,2,3,4 2/12 Chapter 5 – Managing a Multicultural Environment

2/15 In-class Group Activity – Chapter 4 2/17 Homework Due (Chapter 4 Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas) Exam Review 2/19 Exam Review posted in Blackboard Supplemental Quiz online

2/22 Exam #1 Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 + course materials 2/24 Chapter 5 – Managing a Multicultural Environment Activity 2/26 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 5

2/29 Chapter 7 – Decision Making 3/2 Chapter 8 3/4 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 7

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3/7 No Class – Spring Break 3/09 No Class – Spring Break 3/11 No Class – Spring Break

3/14 Chapter 8 3/16 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 8 3/18 Chapter 9 – Value Chain Management Lecture

3/21 Chapter 10 3/23 Quiz and/or Activity + Exam Review 3/25 Exam Review

3/28 Exam #2 Chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10 4/6 Quiz and/or Activity

4/8

4/11 Chapter 11– Organizational Control & Change 4/13 Chapter 12 – Human Resource Management 4/15 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapters 11 & 12

4/18 Chapters 11 &12 & Exam Review 4/20 Exam #3 Chapters 11 and 12 4/22 Chapter 13 – Motivation & Performance

4/25 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 13 – LAST CLASS DAY 4/27 STUDY DAY NO CLASSES FINAL EXAM – According to USI Final Exam Schedule

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2/9 Exam Review

2/11 Exam #1 – Chapters 1,2,3,4

2/13 Chapter 5 – Managing a Multicultural Environment

Online Quiz Chapter 5

2/16 In-class Group Activity – Chapter 4 University Closed/Weather

2/17 University Closed/Weather Opening at 10:00 a.m.

2/18 Homework Due (Chapter 4 Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas)

Chapter 5 Lecture

2/20 Quiz and/or Activity Online

NOTE: STUDENTS WHO WISH TO REVIEW EXAM #1 POINTS

CAN DO SO DURING CLASS TIME 2/20

2/23 Chapter 7

2/25 Attend Career Link – Details in Blackboard

Bonus Point Opportunity

2/27 Quiz and/or Activity online

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3/2 Chapter 7 and Chapter 8

3/4 Chapter 8

3/6 Quiz and/or Activity

3/9 No Class – Spring Break

3/11 No Class – Spring Break

3/13 No Class – Spring Break

3/16 Chapter 8

3/18 Chapter 8 *

3/20 Quiz and/or Activity *

3/23 Chapter 9 *

3/25 Chapter 9 *

3/27 Exam #2 Review

3/30 Exam #2 Chapters 5, 7, 8, and 9 *

4/1 Chapter 10 *

4/3 No Class – University Closed

4/6 Chapter 11– Organizational Control & Change

4/8 Chapter 12 – Human Resource Management

4/10 Quiz and/or Activity *

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4/13 Exam #3 Review

4/15 Exam #3 Chapters 10, 11 and 12 *

4/17 Chapter 13 – Motivation & Performance

4/20 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 13

4/22 Chapter 15

4/24 Quiz and/or Activity – Chapter 15

4/27 Final Exam Review

4/29 No Class – USI Study Day

FINAL EXAM – According to USI Final Exam Schedule

* Indicates changed schedule