romain college of business management 305.001 principles

Management 305 Spring 2018

DR. NANCY KOVANIC UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA

ROMAIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION

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Romain College of Business

Management 305.001 Principles of Management

Professor: Dr. Nancy Kovanic

Office: BEC 2090 Email: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday & Wednesday 9:55a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday 5:30p.m. – 5:55 p.m.

Other times by arrangement

Class Location: BEC 0030

Class Time/Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Textbook: Jones & George. Contemporary Management, tenth 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. The four main areas of management will be explored; planning, organizing leading and controlling.

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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, in-class activities, assignments, exams, and some discussion of readings and/or cases. Course Description

A study of the principles of management theory and practice in organizations, with emphasis placed on the challenges of management in a diverse and complex environment. Course Learning Outcomes

Students in MNGT 305 will:

Acquire a foundation in the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

Develop their self-management, team management, and organizational management skills

Program Learning Outcomes

MNGT 305 focuses on students’ analytical problem solving and teamwork skills.

Required Textbook & Method for Success in this Course The textbook identified in the course syllabus is required and needed to successfully complete this course. Successful students in this course read the textbook chapter in advance of an in-class lecture, and printout PowerPoint chapter slides in advance of an in-class lecture when available in Blackboard. It is critically important that students “learn” the material and not memorize material for exams. Learning & success in this class means you need to read the textbook chapters in advance of the in-class lecture, attend class regularly, actively participate in class, and study for exams.





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Required Textbook During in-class chapter lectures, as a courtesy of the instructor, many times PowerPoint slides are posted in advance and available to students in the Blackboard course site. The PowerPoint slides support the chapter material, are not comprehensive and do not cover all material in the textbook. Students are encouraged to print the chapter slides to aid in notetaking during the in-class lecture. However, the slides do not exhibit the comprehensive material provided in the course textbook needed to obtain a high test grade. Students must read the chapters in advance, and study material directly from the text for exams. Students are highly encouraged to purchase the course textbook. In addition, many assignments are directly from the textbook. The textbook may be the only source to access assigned, graded items in this course. An assignment may only contain the instructions for completion by the instructor in Blackboard, the chapter number, page number, and items (questions, cases, activities) that are printed in the textbook. The instructor will not provide all instructions, print copies, or post the textbook questions for an assignment in Blackboard. Blackboard Course Site Information /Classroom Information This is an “in-class” course. The course Blackboard site is used for course material, announcements, modifications, and information. The Blackboard site helps to support course communication, assignments, exams and other course related information. Class attendance is very important and a requirement for this course. The main form of providing material regarding this course is during class meeting time. The instructor will make announcements in class regarding assignments, exams, and course change information. Blackboard is used to supplement the textbook, support in-class lectures, activities, exams, and other required course information. Along with in-class instruction, detailed information regarding this course is posted in Blackboard. In addition to the course syllabus, instructions for assignments and activities, study tips, exam information, course changes, and other course related information will be posted in Blackboard.





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Information in the course syllabus is tentative and subject to change. The instructor will announce any changes in class. In addition, the instructor may post course changes in the “Announcements” section of Blackboard. The instructor will also email students significant course information such as changes to the course outline. As a courtesy, the instructor may also post reminders in Blackboard “Announcements” and send an email to students.





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Method of Evaluation This course will involve successful completion of the following requirements throughout the semester. Activities/Assignments 200 Quizzes 100 Exam #1 100 Exam #2 100 Exam #3 100 Exam #4 100 Final Exam 100 Attendance ` 100 Participation/

In-class Activities/Adherence* 100

TOTAL 1000

See Adherence section in the course syllabus for detailed information for

grading. Students are required to follow all course policies and procedures in this course which 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.

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. Attendance, participation and extra credit will not be posted in Blackboard. Grades will be posted for assignments, exams, or activities posted exclusively in Blackboard for those items that count toward course points. If pertinent, the instructor will also provide important comments in items graded in Blackboard. These comments are intended to support and provide additional guidance to improve learning. However, students are encouraged, but not required to read comments to Blackboard graded items. Student Questions Regarding Grades/Points Those students who have a question/concern regarding points for a grade should contact the instructor via email at [email protected] or meet during office hours within one week of when the points are awarded. The email required format subject line is as follows: Subject: Management 305 – Points for Grade Inquiry for __________________ (insert title of activity, etc). Student issues related to grades require timely notification by the student to the instructor via email within one week of the due date of the assignment/quiz/exam/project via email. It typically takes further investigation and additional time for the instructor to adequately address a student’s question or issue regarding a grade. Therefore, students are not permitted to inquire about grades immediately before, during, or after a class. Increased Student Learning/Grades To gain full understanding and achieve learning outcomes, the student should review graded material immediately upon receipt. Students who consistently review homework after grading, gain a learning advantage and tend to increase course performance. Students are highly






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encouraged to carefully review graded material to help assist their learning. Items a student understands well are reflected in a favorable grade, but still may need reinforcement for upcoming course material. Items wrong or that do not receive full credit on homework specifically identify an area and are an indicator the student requires additional learning and/or information. Students are encouraged to meet with the instructor in her office to discuss issues related to lower points. When a student questions the accuracy of a grade, an office meeting is required. The student is responsible for scheduling an office meeting with the instructor. Within one week of the receipt of the grade, the student is required to email the instructor to notify the instructor of the issue and request an office meeting. Once this one-week period expires, the student will not have the opportunity to challenge nor re-do any activities or quizzes etc. that have exceeded the above stated requirements. However, students are encouraged at any time, not just homework grades, to meet with the instructor to discuss the course material. Examinations Exams will be scheduled at regular intervals throughout the term. Exam points are available in the Method of Evaluation section of the syllabus. Before the first exam, a helpful study guide will be posted in Blackboard under the “Exams” tab. Students are encouraged to read and study this guide. Acceptable responses to questions on exams are not a result of a Google internet search. A Google search may render a generally acceptable, but not the required textbook response. The only correct response to a question from the textbook is the textbook response. Items on exams that relate to supplemental material with be clearly stated in the item information. In-class lecture material is frequently test questions. To be successful on exams, class attendance is required. Frequently questions on exams are available on during class lectures, in-class activities, supplemental information, and class discussion. Students are required to take an exam on the scheduled date. Make-up exams are not available except when a student is approved by an excused absence from the instructor. Only students who have an excused absence





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are eligible for a make-up exam. Excused absence requirements are available in the course syllabus. Attendance Students are expected and required to attend all scheduled class meetings. Attendance counts toward the course grade. Attendance will be taken regularly by the instructor. Each student should sign an attendance sheet during the class meeting time. Points toward the final grade in this course will be awarded for attendance. The total attendance points are available in the course syllabus in the “Method of Evaluation” section of the course syllabus. Students who are late to class are not eligible to receive attendance points, and are considered absent for that class period.

Classroom Participation: Required In-class Activities, Assignments, & Adherence to University and Classroom Procedures It is expected and required that students will attend regularly and participate in in-class activities and discussion. It is required that each student will contribute to in-class discussion. Points are awarded by the instructor for participation, based on contribution and completion of in-class activities, and adherence. Participation points count toward the final grade in this course. The total participation points are available in the course syllabus in the “Method of Evaluation” section of the course syllabus. Adherence covers the following areas: Adherence includes following cell phone procedures, being on-time to class, contributing to the course in a meaningful way, using proper email procedure, following academic honesty policies, and demonstrating appropriate collaboration, teamwork, cooperation, contribution & professionalism in the classroom.

In order to receive points for in-class activities, students must be present during the class period. There are no make-up assignments for in-class activities. Students who are late to class are not eligible to receive points for the activity if it has already begun. Once an in-class activity has begun,





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students arriving after the activity start time are ineligible for points but are encouraged to participate in the activity as a learning experience.

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. Extra Credit or “Bonus” points will not be recorded in Blackboard. The student should take in account and add any extra credit points when calculating total points. Total course points will not be increased when extra credit points are awarded. Excused absences Absence due to illness without a doctor’s excuse or other documentation 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 may be excused. Documentation is required in order to be eligible. Any other reasons for absence may be considered with documentation and approval by the professor. Those students who wish to obtain an excused absence should email [email protected] explaining the absence and attach documentation from the attending physician (for medical reasons only) or other documentation before the next class. Those missing an exam may 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 /or any electronic devices are not allowed during class. Students who use unauthorized electronic devices during class will not earn attendance/participation or activity points. Repeated use of these prohibited devices may result in a lower course grade.






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Students will not receive points when this policy is violated. The instructor will provide no verbal notification during the incident in-class.

Example: A student who is texting during an in-class activity will receive zero points. Example: A student who is texting once the instructor begins class will Note: During the incident, the instructor will not tell the student they are losing course points. However, a deduction in points, including receiving zero points for a graded in-class item may result. Many times a student believes their attempt to hide or conceal the device completely obstructs the instructors view. On the other hand, the student does not think points are being deducted because the instructor doesn’t say anything to them about using the device during class. This assumption is wrong. This belief may result in a student being surprised when their course grade is lower than anticipated due to repeated violation of this policy.

Inclement Weather/Cancelled class When USI is officially closed due to weather conditions, when appropriate, 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 case of an exam scheduled on a day cancelled by the University, students should access Blackboard for further information on dates and times for the rescheduled exam. In the event the instructor may need to cancel a class due to an emergency, students will be notified via email and on Blackboard. Detailed information regarding assignment and the class may be posted under announcements on the Blackboard course site.





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Correspondence Via Email to the Instructor: Required Format Student Email Communication to Professor/Technical Difficulties Using Blackboard/Quizzes/Activities/Other When emailing the instructor, students are required to follow the following procedure. Students who do not use the required format may not receive an email response since the subject line sorts emails. Students who experience technical difficulties while on-line and are unable to complete an assignment/activity/quiz are required to email the instructor during the specified timeframe and clearly identify the issue. Failure to email the instructor during the quiz/activity/exam/other will lose the opportunity to reset or submit a make-up assignment. Email Requirements and Detailed Instructions:

Email To: [email protected]

REQUIREMENT FOR THE EMAIL SUBJECT LINE:

Type Management 305 followed by your Name CLEARLY Explain your issue in the body of the email. For technical Blackboard problems, attach a screen shot. Note: Emails are sorted by Subject Line and read in order of receipt. Students who fail to use the Subject line properly may not receive a response to their email.






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Technical Issues using Blackboard for Graded Course Items When the required procedure is followed, and if possible, the instructor may be able to reset a quiz or activity on Blackboard before the deadline. Non-Blackboard items will be addressed on a case by case basis. If the student properly emails during the timeframe, and the time expires, a make-up may be allowed at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to follow-up on technical issues with the instructor. Due Date for Assignment/Activity/Other graded Course Material It is the student’s responsibility to complete all graded course items on-time as indicated in the item instructions. Most times on-line Blackboard assignments/activities/quizzes have a specific time and due date. 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. Make-up assignments/quizzes may be awarded to students who are approved by the instructor for an excused absence.

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), a failing grade for the semester, dismissal from the Romain College of Business and/or dismissal from the University. 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

Harassment/Sexual Misconduct USI does not tolerate acts of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence. If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. It is important to know that federal regulations and University policy require faculty to promptly report incidences of potential sexual misconduct known to them to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure that appropriate measures are taken and resources are made available. The University will work with you to protect your privacy by sharing information with only those who need to know to ensure we can respond and assist. If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can make an appointment with a counselor in the University Counseling Center. Find more information about sexual violence, including campus and community resources at www.usi.edu/stopsexualassault.

Tentative Course Outline/ Schedule of Class Material The course outline is considered “tentative” since modifications may be needed due to unforeseen circumstances. This means the professor reserves the right to change and/or modify the course outline and schedule. However, there will be no changes to the grading system, using point values. Students will be notified of changes and/or modifications. These notifications by be in-class, by email, and/or an announcement may be posted in Blackboard. Significant course changes and/or modifications will

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be posted in Blackboard in the “Syllabus” tab. Students are required to read and are responsible for all course material, including postings in Blackboard. Course information and announcements, including course changes may be posted in Blackboard in the “Announcements” tab. In addition to standard course material posted in tabs, students are required to read all Announcements in a timely manner.

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