24163 Smas

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

M & IS 24163

FALL 2015

PROFESSOR: JAMES SMAS

OFFICE: BSA A415

HOURS MW : 9:45 – 10:45 AM

TR: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

PHONE: 330-672-1155

EMAIL: mjsmas@kent.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Note 1: Due to external or internal forces impacting this class, we may change the schedule of classes and exams as necessary. Each student is responsible for all changes to the schedule. I try to stay on schedule as much as possible, but inevitably, changes are necessary.

Note 2: I usually try to answer all e-mails in a day or two of receiving them. I will not respond to e–mails requesting information that is readily available in the syllabus or the class schedule

Note 3: You will access the class content from your computer. There are online files of the lectures, the four exams and the final.  You will test using an online proctoring service called ProctorU (note below).  All of this assumes a reliable, fast internet connection.  Also, Proctor U (free to web-based students) assumes a good computer with camera and mic and a good internet connection.  See http://proctoru.com/getstarted.php to check your computer).If your computer does not meet these specifications (and you cannot access one that does) then this class WILL NOT work for you. (a link to their page to check your specifications is below).

This course is designed to introduce the student to management theory. The class will explore historical perspectives and current trends in management. The class will also introduce the functions of management and organizational behavior theory. The course will consider ethical, multicultural, international, and global issues throughout the course. As an overview, introductory course, relationships, and connections among the various elements of management will be continually stressed.

Also, recent events have brought ethics into the forefront as a topic of discussion. The business community is the area getting the closest scrutiny regarding ethical practices in the wake of Enron, World.com, Tyco, among others. Therefore this class will attempt to deal with many of the ethical issues facing managers today in a rigorous and detailed way to give the student more insight into these critical issues.

Class will consist of mostly lectures with video supplements.             Assignments will be required.     

OBJECTIVES:

By the conclusion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Trace and explain the development of management thinking though the various schools and examine current management thinking.
2. List and discuss the various leadership styles used in business, and the assumptions underlying these various styles.
3. Define the basic motives of humankind and be able to discuss applications of this knowledge in providing a motivated environment in the workplace.
4. Explain the functions of management.  
5. Explain the managerial decision making process, and discuss that process critically from globally and culturally diverse perspectives.
6. Discuss the interactions among communications, conflict, changes, general systems theory, and management practice.
7. Define and discuss analytical and quantitative techniques for planning and control, including TQM concepts.
8. Discuss critically the major multicultural diversity and global issues in management.
9. Present and discuss the major ethical issues facing managers of businesses today.

REQUIRED TEXTS:

The text is required.

Management, Competing and Collaborating in a Competitive World, 11e, Bateman and Snell, McGraw Hill, Student Value Edition with Connect Plus, Professor jim Smas, ISBN: 978-1-259-391194

OR you find hardback versions of the 11e edition as follows:

Management, Competing and Collaborating in a Competitive World, 11e, Bateman and Snell, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 978-0-07-786254-1

OR you can find the old 10e edition as follows:

Management, Competing and Collaborating in a Competitive World, 10e, Bateman and Snell, McGraw Hill, ISBN: 978-0-07-802933-2

EXAMS:

I will give five exams each worth 100 points. I will drop the lowest grade, the total number of points from the exams available for grading is 400 points!

Because we are dropping the low grade, makeup exams will not be available. If you miss an exam, that one will be dropped.

Exams are online and will be weekly. The exam will be open from Fridays at 7:00 AM until Sundays at 11:59 PM. They will be the usual true/false or multiple choice and are open book and open notes. You may not collaborate with anyone during the exam window. The exams will be 2 hours in duration and will be done in one sitting, i.e. you may not stop your exam and come back to it. Once you start the timer is on and will automatically record and grade your exam after the two hour limit is up.  But you have the time from Friday through Sunday to start the exam. If you are kicked out of the exam, you will have to e-mail me and I will have to reset the exam for you.

Please note: each exam will be scrambled, no two students will have the same order of questions. Attempting to cheat on exams using electronic media, such as exam data bases, will result in expulsion from the university.

Proctor U information:

Register and schedule your time at least 3 days (72 hours) in advance to avoid a “late schedule fee.”

STEP 1:  Be sure the computer you intend to use is COMPATIBLE with Proctor U.

Proctor U requires a computer with high-speed internet and a web cam. 

• Go to http://proctoru.com/tech.php and click on the equipment test to see if your computer meets the requirements. if your computer does not meet the requirements of Proctor U, then this section is not a good choice for you. 

• Web-based students schedule their exam with ProctorU at: http://www.proctoru.com/portal/kent.

• Students who are uncomfortable with ProctorU can opt NOT to enroll in a web-based course. Students who have concern that their technology will fail or be unreliable should schedule their ProctorU test early in the testing window, so they have time to recover and / or reschedule the test if the technology fails.

Below is quite a bit of detailed information from Proctor U’s site (from http://proctoru.com/getstarted.php):

 Just follow these simple procedures.

1.     A web camera is needed so our proctors can watch you while you are taking your test. Don't have a web camera? ProctorU recommends just about any camera that can be purchased at your local electronics retailer.

2.     A microphone is also needed so our proctors can hear you while you are taking your test. Don't have a microphone? Just like the camera, ProctorU recommends any microphone that works on your PC. It can also be purchased at your local electronics retailer.

3.      Check the technical requirements page to make sure your computer and web camera meet the requirements. 

4.      Watch the demo video in our How it Works section. 

5.     Test your equipment out by going to our test it out page where a help desk technician will fully test your system for free.

STEP 2:  CREATE YOUR PROCTORU ACCOUNT (if you do not have one already).

• Create an account and schedule your exam. Be sure to provide a valid email address and a phone number where you can be reached when you are taking the exam.

• At the time of your exam, please go to http://go.proctoru.com and click on the "Go" button to start the process.

STEP 3:  LOGIN and SCHEDULE an exam time.

·         Click on “Schedule New Exam”

·         In the drop down box, Confirm Your Institution as Kent State.

·         In the drop down box, Select a term as Fall 2014 – Online course (in-class students would click on Fall 2014 – In Person Courses).

·         In the Select your exam drop down box, CHOOSE THE CORRECT EXAM>

o    POM_SUM 2015_EX1  For Example

o    Click on Find Reservations

o    Click on the Day you want, and use the left-right scroll bar to find times that are available.

o    When you find a time you like, click on “BOOK IT”

STEP 4:  Pre-Exam Checklist

• If you have any questions, feel free to look at our FAQ section.

• Please visit http://www.proctoru.com/testitout  to check your equipment before logging in.

• Be sure you are in a well-lit, quiet and private room. The lighting of your room must be daylight quality, and overhead lighting is preferred. If overhead lighting is not possible, please make sure that your light source is not directly behind you because it will make it difficult for your proctor to see you.

• Please have your photo ID ready. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS should bring TWO picture IDs (e.g., KSU student ID and a Passport).

• Please bring a reflective surface such as a CD, DVD or mirror. This is so you can show the edges of your monitor to your proctor.

• Please make sure to close out all programs, applications, and websites that do not pertain to the exam.

FAQ’s Page

 http://proctoru.com/faq.php   

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ASSIGNMENTS:

There is one type of assignment for this course.

1.    Writing Component

The provost of the university is requesting that writing skills components be added to some business courses and thus we are adding this to this class.

·         In week one you will study an online tutorial on business writing.

·         In week two you will write and submit in Blackboard Learn (BBL) a memo on an assigned topic. This is worth 10 points

·         In week three you will write a cover letter for applying for a job that will usually be accompanied by your resume. This is worth 15 points.

·         In week four you will write an executive summary of a report which will be provided to you. This is worth 25 points.

·         This will be worth 50 points in total.

No rewrites will be allowed. If you miss the deadline, you will not be allowed to submit the assignment and will receive a zero for the assignment, no exceptions. Please note we will be using software that can detect plagiarism and the penalty is severe. You will both receive a zero on the assignment and further attempts could lead to failure of the course and expulsion from the university. Our grader also is very adept at finding plagiarism so do not try it.

GRADING:

There are 450 points available for this semester as the following demonstrates:

Exams                                                                       400 points

Writing assignments                                               50     “

Total                                                                         450 points

92.5 – 100  PERCENTAGE  POINTS                  A

89.1 – 92.4                                                                A –

86.0 – 89.0                                                                B+

82.5 – 85.9                                                                B

79.1 – 82.4                                                                B-

76.0 – 79.0                                                                C+

72.5 – 75.9                                                                C

69.1 – 72.4                                                                C-

<69.0                                                                          D

<59.0                                                                          F         

According to new University Guidelines the grades are converted to your grade point average by the following rules:

A   = 4.0

A- = 3.7

B+ = 3.3

B   = 3.0

B- = 2.7

C+ = 2.3

C   = 2.0

C- = 1.7

D+ = 1.3

D    = 1.0.

F    = 0.0