Management Processes Theory s1

University of Texas at Arlington

Management Processes Theory MANA 3319 Summer 2009

Instructor: Mr. M. Blake Hargrove, M.A. Office: MAC 229, McLennan Community College COBA 350E, University of Texas at Arlington Telephone: 214 686 7400 Email id: [email protected] Home Page: http://management.uta.edu/Hargrove/hargrove.html

Office hours: Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Class meetings: Wednesday 6:00 – 9:30 PM, beginning June 4 to August 12 at MCC Lecture Hall, MAC 111.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Communication with the Instructor Communication is vital to a student’s success in this class. I will endeavor to respond to all student questions as soon as possible. This usually occurs during the next working day. To communicate with the instructor, students should:

A. Come to posted office hours. B. Phone the instructor on his cell phone. C. Leave a voice or text message on the instructor’s cell phone. D. Email the instructor. All student emails must meet the following requirements: 1. Must be sent from a UTA or MCC student email account. 2. Must be written in formal English. 3. Must use the following subject line: 3319 QUESTION 4. Should include a telephone number and a few times when the instructor can call you back. E. Phone the instructor during posted office hours on his office phone. Do NOT leave messages on office phones at either UTA or MCC.

Course Content This course introduces students to the concepts of management, provides a basis for further study in the management process, and prepares them for the future performance of managerial roles. The focus will be on understanding the theory and practice of management and how it relates to every area of business.

Student Learning Objectives: On completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. develop confidence in management terminology by defining basic management terms without any external assistance accurately according to textbook and in-class definitions. 2. apply the various components of management processes and theories to real-life situations without any external assistance. 3. discuss the different forms of diversification, organizational structure, and diversity present in workplaces. 4. explain various components of expectancy, leadership, motivation, and leadership models.

Required Textbook Gomez-Mejia, L. R., Balkin, D. B., & Cardy, R. L. (2006) Management (3rd edition). McGraw-Hill.

Supplies You must bring the following items to every class:

textbook paper and writing utensils notebook for notes single subject college rule spiral notebook for journal stapler or tape to attach paper into your journal Other Readings: Other readings and cases will be provided by the instructor in electronic form.

You are expected to read assigned materials prior to the class and be prepared for discussions and exercises. It is to your advantage to stay current with readings and assignments. A variety of learning tools will be used to develop and enhance your understanding of the subject matter, including: experiential exercises, small group activities, videos, case analyses, current events, and class discussions.

GRADING POLICY

Grades are as follows: 90 % and above A 80-89 % B 70-79 % C 60-69 % D <60 % F

Weights Assignments are weighted as follows:

Attendance, Punctuality and Presence: 20% Journal: 20% Online Quizzes: 10% Midterm Exam: 20% Final Exam: 30% Perfect Attendance: +5%

Attendance, Punctuality, and Presence Attendance and Punctuality are crucial business skills; without these skills, a person is not employable. Consistent attendance is essential to student success in this course.

Attendance is taken at the beginning of class.

Coming late, leaving early, and going in and out are all behaviors which disrupt the entire class and are disrespectful to students and the instructor alike. Students arriving late more than once will be warned. Students arriving late more than three times will be marked absent for the fourth class period and each subsequent class. Since leaving class is especially disruptive, students will be marked absent if they leave early unless they make previous arrangements with the instructor. If a student has some special need which the instructor needs to take into consideration with regard to administering this policy, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate that to the instructor. We will use the instructor’s clock to determine when class begins. This clock will be set to coincide with the MCC computer server.

Students must also be intellectually present in my course. Simply bringing your body is not enough. You need to come ready to participate and engage with the material each week. Students need to be prepared to ask and respond to questions and fully participate in group activities. Students not intellectually present more than once will be warned. Students not intellectually present more than three times will be marked absent for the fourth each subsequent offense.

Students marked absent more than once will have their Attendance, Punctuality, & Presence grade reduced by 20% per absence.

Journal Each student will be individually responsible for maintaining a class journal. A variety of assignments (group and individual) will be assigned in class. Each of these assignments must be attached inside the journal. Journals will be evaluated on test days. No late journals will be accepted for credit. Online Quizzes The textbook publisher has produced online quizzes for each of the chapters. Each class at the beginning of class, students must submit proof of completion of the online quizzes. Each student will have their ten highest quiz scores recorded. No late quizzes will be accepted for credit.

Examinations There will be two comprehensive examinations to assess your mastery of the course material. They will include Multiple Choice Questions, True/False, and Short Answer question formats. While taking the examination, you will NOT be allowed to keep any backpacks, books, notes, cell phones, ipods, or headphones of any description on your person. You will bring your own Scantron forms and pencils. Further details on these will be provided before the exams. No make-up examinations will be given for the midterm examination. Students missing the midterm will have the weight of their final increased to 50%. No make-up final examinations will be permitted except as required by UTA policy. Written proof will be required to validate any excused absence.

COURSE POLICIES

Cell phones, PDA’s, MP3 players, and other electronic devices All similar devices must be turned off during class. Zero tolerance will be given for distractions from cell phones including silent ringing, checking messages, and using text messaging features. Violators of this policy will be asked to leave the class and not return until the next meeting. If a cell phone is needed for emergency communication, please make special arrangements with the instructor prior to class. You may use a laptop during class to take notes only – not for surfing or other purposes. You may digitally record the instructor if you notify him in advance.

Conduct Professional class conduct and appropriate dress is expected of each student. I will not allow my class to be disrupted by inappropriate behavior or dress. Please be courteous and show proper respect to the instructor and your peers. Disrespectful language will NOT be tolerated. You may disagree with some views. However, you may NOT make personal remarks or attacks at anyone in the classroom, verbally or through email.

Americans with Disabilities Act The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 93112 -- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans With Disabilities Act - (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As faculty members, we are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodation" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Your responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.

Academic Dishonesty It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22)

Student Support Services Available The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. If you require assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals. CLASS SCHEDULE

Note: Class timings and schedules are subject to change at the Instructor’s discretion

Date Topic Reading Assignment Quiz June 3 Introduction Syllabus Journal 1 Chapter 1 Global Giant Ethics Survey Instruments June 10 Chapter 1 Mattel Toy Recall Journal 2 Syllabus Quiz Chapter 2 Hoffstede’s Quiz on Chapter 1 Dimensions, Quiz on Chapter 2 Ethics Survey Instruments June 17 Chapter 3 10 reasons to Journal 3 Quiz on Chapter 3 Chapter 4 design a better Hope Wines Quiz on Chapter 4 corporate Culture

June 24 Chapter 5 Journal 4 Quiz on Chapter 5 Chapter 6 In class: Pike’s place Quiz on Chapter 6

July 1 Chapter 7 Journal 5 Quiz on Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Quiz on Chapter 8 Midterm Preview July 8 Midterm Why We Hate HR Journal 6 Exam Lost at Sea Game July 15 Midterm Chapter 9 and Notes Journal 7 Quiz on Chapter 9 Review Chapter 10 and Notes Quiz on Chapter 10 Chapter 9 Chapter 10

July 22 Chapter 11 One more time: Journal 8 Quiz on Chapter 11 Chapter 12 How do you Quiz on Chapter 12 motivate employees

July 29 Chapter 13 Chapter 13 and Notes Journal 9 Quiz on Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 14 and Notes One Smooth Stone Quiz on Chapter 14

August 5 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 and notes Journal 10 Quiz on Chapter 15 Final Preview

August 12 Final Exam