24163 POM Israeli
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M&IS 24163 Principles of Management, Section: 003, CRN: 15783, Fall 2015
Class: MW 3:45pm-5:00pm, 214 Oscar Ritchie Hall
Instructor: Dr. Aviad Israeli
Email: aisraeli@kent.edu
Phone/Voicemail: (330) 672-2075
Office hours: by appointment
Students are expected to check their university email at least once a day for class announcements.
Required Text*:
M&IS24163: PPK MGMT W/CNCT+ (includes Connect access code)
Management 6th Edition, By Angelo Kinicki, ISBN: 0077809750 / 9780077809751
The book can be purchased in a paperback version** at the university bookstore or online from the
publisher at: http://shop.mcgraw-hill.com/mhshop/productDetails?isbn=0077809750
* You must purchase the course book including the Connect access code before the semester starts in
order to complete the course assignments on time.
** It is recommended that you purchase the paper version and not the eBook bacuase you will be
allowed to use only paper notes on the exams.
Objective:
The course reviews the role of management and managers in business organizations. The course will
present management by focusing on its four main functions – planning, organizing, leading and control.
Sustainability module:
The course includes a module that presents sustainability as a challenge and opportunity for
contemporary management. The sustainability module is available on Blackboard. You should
follow the instructions provided in the sustainability module on page 3. Sustainability will be
presented and discussed in the context of the four functions of management: planning how to be
sustainable, organizing for sustainability, leading with focus on sustainability leaders and controlling
for sustainable performance. The assigned readings from the module are included in the course
schedule. Questions about the readings from the sustainability module will be included in the exams.
Prerequisites:
Sophomore standing (completion of 30 hours). Students without the proper prerequisites risk
deregistration from the class. In case of doubt please consult the Course Catalogue or the advisors at
the Undergraduate Programs Office.
Correspondence:
Email communication will be through FlashLine email. When you contact me via email please make
sure you write your course and section number. Class notes, assignments, exams, grades and other
course related material will be accessible through FlashLine Blackboard Learn course site. Connect
access (which is provided with the textbook package) will be available directly from the course
Blackboard site.
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Registration:
Students have responsibility to ensure they are properly enrolled in classes. You are advised to review
your official class schedule (using Student Tools on FlashLine) during the first two weeks of the
semester to ensure you are properly enrolled in this class and section. Should you find an error in your
class schedule, you have until September 6, 2015 to correct the error (Please check the registrar’s
website for details). Students attending the course who do not have the proper prerequisite risk being
deregistered from the class. If registration errors are not corrected by this date and you continue to
attend and participate in classes for which you are not officially enrolled, and you will not receive a
grade at the conclusion of the semester for any class in which you are not properly registered.
Drop date:
Course withdrawal deadline is November 8, 2015. (Please check the registrar’s website for details)
How to do well in this course?
There are simple suggestions for success in this (or any other) course:
• Read the syllabus and familiarize yourself with all the course requirements and instructions.
Read all the course related emails on a daily basis.
• Mark your calendar for all the course important dates (assignments, quizzes and exams
deadlines).
• Read the course chapter in advance – don’t postpone studying, and then cram the night before a
test. Read or review lectures and readings more than once
• Complete the weekly assignments, and attend quizzes and exams online exactly on the required
time frame. Assignments must be taken online in the stipulated time – no departures from this
rule will be allowed.
Evaluation and grading:
Access to course content (and especially quizzes and exams) requires a Connect code (purchased with
the course textbook) and high speed internet from home or from another site where the class can be
viewed. General information about using Connect can be found at:
http://www.connectstudentsuccess.com/. Before the semester starts, you will receive an email with
instructions for registering your Connect code with the course site.
Quizzes and exams
There will be 2 online quizzes and 2 online exams (midterm and final) using a standards compliant web
browser (such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox). The quizzes and Exams will consist of multiple
choice type questions.
The quizzes and exams can be taken from anywhere with access to the Web. All quizzes and tests are
open-book, open notes. All students are required to abide by the Academic Honesty Statement. This
statement ensures that the student agrees to follow the university rules on cheating, and any failure to do
so will result in a failing grade. Thus, for example, while you are allowed to use books and notes for the
tests, it is cheating if you ask other students to help you while taking the tests. The quizzes are not
proctored and you are expected to take them on your own.
The online midterm and final exams are proctored. You can take your proctored exam in the College
of Business computer lab or with an online service called ProctorU.
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If you take the exams at the college of business lab note that the computer lab makes every possible
effort to manage the proctoring testing in an efficient and effective manner and to provide excellent
service to all students. Students should be advised, however, that the College of Business
Administration Computer Labs are not responsible for ‘acts of nature’ or other external situations that
may cause delays in test taking (power outages, traffic jams, snow days, network problems, etc…). Also,
students are advised that there can be a line of students waiting to take proctored exams in the computer
lab during peak hours. In these situations, students arriving for their exam will be required to wait for
a seat. The computer lab will maintain posted hours and will not extend its hours to accommodate
students in lengthy lines.
Students who are making commitments or purchases (such as non-refundable plane tickets) are
responsible to decide when to take their proctored exam (within the allowed time frame), and they
should exercise good judgment by allowing an appropriate amount of time to complete their exam.
Conflicts and delays can and do occur. If unanticipated delays in completing a proctored exam occur
in the computer lab that result in a conflict with another commitment the student made, the student is
solely responsible for the consequences of their decision to take the exam at the time they chose.
The following list of College of Business Administration Computer Lab rules are strictly enforced for
every proctored exam in the College of Business Administration Computer Labs:
§ Proctors are available in computer lab A224.
§ A current KSU ID is required for identification before an exam can be administered.
§ Students taking proctored exams may NOT leave the room until their exam is finished; there are no
bathroom breaks.
§ No cell phones shall be visible or checked during a proctored exam.
§ No headsets of any kind may be worn during a proctored exam.
§ No electronic translators will be allowed during a proctored exam. A paperback dictionary may be
used for international students ONLY IF ALLOWED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
§ No proctored test can begin when there is one hour or less remaining in the lab hours for the day. i.e.
If a proctor’s shift ends at 9 pm, the student must be in the lab and logged in before 8 pm if he/she
intend to take a proctored exam.
§ No outside calculators or other electronic devices may be used when taking a proctored exam in the
College of Business Administration Computer Labs.
§ No outside websites can be accessed during a proctored exam. Students taking exams that are
“open book, open note” must have printed any reference materials PRIOR to starting their exam –
online reference is NOT permitted during a proctored exam.
§ Students arriving for a proctored exam must WAIT TO BE SEATED for the exam by the proctor.
Students are not permitted to choose their own seat for a proctored exam. The lab proctor will
assign seats for exams to ensure the best use of the lab resources while maintaining a secure testing
environment.
§ Security cameras are installed in the College of Business Administration Computer Labs. All
students taking proctored exams will be recorded on video. Any issues regarding student
compliance with the computer lab rules during a proctored exam will be verified against the video
that is captured.
If you prefer, you can take the exam with ProctorU (which requires a computer with high-speed internet
and a web cam). Note that since this is not an online class, there will be a charge to take the exam with
ProctorU. There are some preparations and you must complete at least a few days before using the
service. Students must first go to: http://proctoru.com/tech.php and click on the equipment test to see
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if your computer meets the requirements. If your computer meets the minimum requirements, you
need to register and create an account at http://www.proctoru.com/portal/kent/. The instructions on the
site will also direct you to schedule and take the exams with the ProctorU service. You should create a
ProctorU account and schedule your exams as soon as possible. General information about the service
is available here: http://www.kent.edu/dl/studentservices/proctoredtesting.cfm.
The online quizzes and exams consist of 25 multiple-choice questions based on the textbook lessons and
materials posted online on the FlashLine Blackboard Learn course website. The chapters assigned for
each quiz/exam are listed on the course calendar. No grade change will be made on an individual
basis because of questions misread or misunderstood. Those who follow the textbook and the class
notes closely and regularly usually recognize the intent and scope of the questions, and do well on the
exams. Each quiz is worth 15 points of the final grade (30 points for the two quizzes) and each exam is
worth 20 points of the final grade (40 points for the two exams). Total of all quizzes and exams is 70
points. Each quiz/exam will take 50 minutes. You will have only one attempt to take each quiz/exam.
Results will be available after the examination closes in the Blackboard course site. A score of 0 will be
assigned to any missed quiz or exam.
LearnSmart assignments
In addition to the exams and quizzes, you will also have to review each chapter to evaluate your
performance using Connect LearnSmart assignments that will be posted on the Blackboard site. The
LearnSmart assignments are posted each week and take about 45-60 minutes to complete. These
assignments include multiple choice questions with detailed feedback about your performance and
understanding of the material. Theses assignments will be open throughout the week and you can do
them at any time and also repeat the same assignment to improve your performance. You will have to
complete the assignments with a passing grade (60 and above) for them to be considered at credit
towards your final grade. The proportion of completed assignments will be worth 20 point of the final
(i.e. if you completed all the assignments, you will receive 20 points and if you did only half, you will
receive 10 points).
Writing Component
The College of Business Administration requires that writing skills components be added to business
courses given the importance of writing in general as well as in the business world. Thus a writing
requirement is included in this class. This writing component is required of all Principles of
Management (POM) sections and will be graded uniformly over all sections.
In week 2-4 you will look at several online tutorials on business writing. There will be three (3) writing
assignments which you will post on Black Board Learn. The first will be a formal e-mail or memo in
week four (4). The second will be a letter in week eight (8). And the third will be an executive
summary in week twelve (12). The assignment will be available on the Sunday of the prescribed week
and will be due on the following Saturday at noon.
The points assigned to the assignments is 2 points for assignment one, 3 points for assignment two and 5
points for assignment three. The three writing assignments will account for 10 points of your total
grade and should be taken seriously. They will be graded with a rubric which will be visible to you.
There will be opportunities for a redo on the first two assignments if you receive a grade below 72.5%.
Your maximum grade on a redo will be limited to 82.5%. Students are expected to learn and improve
their writing during the semester. Therefore, no redo will be allowed on the third assignment.
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Assignments Points counted towards final
grade
Quizzes (2 quizzes 15 points each) 30
Exams (2 exams 20 points each) 40
LearnSmart assignments (proportion of completed assignments) 20
writing component 10
Total 100
The grading scale is as follows:
According to 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
Student Feedback:
Formal class evaluations will be distributed at the end of the term. However, if there are any problems or
concerns during the semester, this feedback will be appreciated. Student can e-mail me at
aisraeli@kent.edu and offer any suggestions, insights or other feedback throughout the semester.
Academic Honesty
Cheating means to misrepresent the source, nature, or other conditions of your academic work (e.g.,
tests, papers, projects, assignments) so as to get undeserved credit. In addition, it is considered to
cheating when one cooperates with someone else in any such misrepresentation. The use of the
intellectual property of others without giving them appropriate credit is a serious academic offense. It
is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or
course. Repeat offenses result in dismissal from the University.
Students with Disabilities:
University policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable
accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented disability and
require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester to make
arrangements for necessary adjustments for conducting the examinations. Please note, you must first
Total percentage earned Grade
≥ 92.5 points A
≥89.5 points A-
≥87 points B+
≥82.5 points B
≥80 points B-
≥77.5 points C+
≥72 points C
≥68.5 points D+
≥ 62points D
Below 62 points F
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verify your eligibility for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-3391 or visit
http://www.registrars.kent.edu/disability) for more information on registration procedures.
Course calendar:
Week starting on Chapters Assignment(s), notes
August 31, 2015 Chapter 1: The Exceptional Manager LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 1
Read: sustainability module pages 1-9
September 7,
2015
Chapter 2: Management Theory September 7 – Labor Day
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 2
September 14,
2015
Chapter 3: The Manager's Changing
Work Environment & Ethical
Responsibilities
Chapter 4: Global Management
LearnSmart assignments for Ch. 3, 4
September 21,
2015
Planning
Chapter 5: Planning
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 5
Quiz 1: Introduction, Chapters 1 – 4
Quiz time window Thursday at 5pm – Friday at
5pm.
writing assignment 1 – due on Saturday at noon
September 28,
2015
Chapter 6: Strategic Management LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 6
October 5, 2015 Chapter 7: Individual & Group Decision
Making
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 7
Read: sustainability module pages 10-18
October 12, 2015 Midterm: Planning, Chapters 5 – 7
Exam time window Monday at 5pm – Friday at
5pm.
October 19, 2015 Organizing
Chapter 8: Organizational Culture,
Structure, & Design
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 8
writing assignment 2 – due on Saturday at noon
October 26, 2015 Chapter 9: Human Resource
Management
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 9
November 2,
2015
Chapter 10: Organizational Change &
Innovation
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 10
Read: sustainability module pages 19-24
November 9,
2015
Leading
Chapter 11: Managing Individual
Differences & Behavior
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 11
November 11 – Veterans’ Day
Quiz 2: Organizing, Chapters 8 – 10 Quiz time
window Thursday at 5pm – Friday at 5pm.
November 16,
2015
Chapter 12: Motivating Employees
Chapter 13: Groups & Teams
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 12
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 13
writing assignment 3 – due on Saturday at noon
November 23,
2015
Chapter 14: Power, Influence, &
Leadership
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 14
November 25 - 29 – Thanksgiving Break
November 30,
2015
Chapter 15: Interpersonal &
Organizational Communication
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 15
December 7,
2015
Controlling
Chapter 16: Control & Quality Control
Improvement
LearnSmart assignment for Ch. 16
Read: sustainability module pages 25-39
Finals week Final: Leading and Controlling, Chapter 11 –
16. Exam time window Monday at 5pm –
Friday at 5pm.
