introduction to mngt4800: strategic management
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Introduction to MNGT4800: Strategic Management. Dr. Shook. I am taking this class because it is a required course. Benefits. I am taking this course because it will change my life!. Agenda. What’s up with this course? Getting acquainted. FORGET what you have heard about this class - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Introduction toMNGT4800: Strategic
Management
Dr. Shook
I am taking this class because it is a required course.
I am taking this course because it will change my life!
Agenda
What’s up with this course? Getting acquainted
FORGET what you have heard about this class
IGNORE what is going on in other sections
What’s up with this course?
Benefits
Requirements
Benefits
Sharpened abilities to think strategically
Understanding of frameworks to analyze an organizations’ external and internal environments
Benefits (continued)
Increased capacity to identify strategic issues and alternatives
Experience in formulating and implementing strategic plans
Integrated knowledge
How are we going to get these benefits?
Text Readings and Lectures
How are we going to get these benefits?
Case Analyses
How are we going to get these benefits?
Simulation
Course Website
www.business.auburn.edu/~shookcl
Highlights from Syllabus
Prerequisites FINC 3610 MNGT 3100 MKT 3310
Download prereq form, sign and return to lab instructor
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Required Texts Strategic Management: Text and Cases 2nd
edition, Dess, Lumpkin and Eisner, 2006. Registration in Capstone Business
Simulation
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Grade Components Exams 65%
In class Simulation Exam 5% Two midterms and one final – 20% each
Simulation Performance 15% Simulation Shareholders’ Report and
Meeting 10% Quizzes 5% Case Presentation 5%
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Simulation Performance and Shareholders’ Report and Meeting are adjusted by peer evaluations Grades * Multiplier
Multiplier = Individual’s averaged evaluation/ average peer evaluation across group \
If you fail to complete the peer evaluation by 8 a.m. on 12/7/05, your peer evals will be adjusted downwards 50%.
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Policy Regarding Unannounced Quizzes and Class Attendance Quizzes can not be made up Missed Exams will receive a zero unless:
Absence Approved in ADVANCE - Tiger Cub Excuses only!
Legitimate Emergency Contact me ASAP Prior Approval was not possible.
Makeup exams may be essay.
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Students with Disabilities See me during office hours (or make an
appointment) with Accommodations Memo If you need an Accommodations Memo,
contact Program for Students with Disabilities
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Course Policies Failure to correctly complete the scantron,
will result in half credit Final Grades
90%, 80%, 70%, 60% Scale I do NOT round!
Professor reserves right to alter schedule Grades may be contested only within 5
days of posting.
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Course Policies (cont’d) Groups may fire member as disciplinary
measure. Fired members must complete requirements individually.
Lab Instructors may answer only technical questions. They may not give advice.
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Course Outline Key Due Dates
Who is Dr. Shook?
Education
Ph.D. – Strategic Management, LSU -1997
MBA – Ole Miss BSBA, Accounting –
University of Northern Colorado
CPA – State of Colorado
Who is Dr. Shook?
Previous Teaching Experience University of Texas, Arlington ESCEM – Poitiers, France ESC-Pau, France Northern Illinois University
Previous Work Experience 2 Regional CPA firms – Colorado Federal Reserve Bank
Dr. Shook in January 2006
Who is Dr. Shook?
Personal Spouse – Linda (29), U
of A Daughters - Meridith (15)
& Caroline (13) Pets – 2 dogs and 1 cat
Hobbies International Travel Running Antiques French
Who is Dr. Shook?
Pet Peeves Discourteous Behavior in Class
Cell phones in class Reading paper in class Conversations in class
Lack of Personal Responsibility Your goal this semester should be to avoid
being added to my portfolio of SSS.
Who are You?
Stand up if you are:
Who are You?
From: Another country than the USA Another State Birmingham North Alabama South Alabama
Who are You?
Student Athlete
Who are You?
Greek System
Who are You?
Band
Who are You?
Work
Who are You?
• Have no life