Syllabus - Stevens Institute of Technology



Stevens Institute of TechnologyHowe School of Technology ManagementSyllabusBT 100: Principles of Management Semester: Spring 2015Day of Week/Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 pm – 1:40; 3:00 – 3:50. Instructors’ Name & Contact Information:Zvi H. Aronson, Ph.D. zvi.aronson@stevens.eduDonald Lombardi, Ph.D. dlombar1@stevens.eduOffice Hours: Office hours will be 2-3pm Tuesdays and at 4-5 pm on Thursdays if necessary. Class Website: Canvas This course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject of management, while moving you closer to being an effective manager yourself. We discuss the functions, tasks, and responsibilities of managers in modern organizations, and we focus on how managers engage their resources to achieve their goals. The assignments, projects, and exercises will challenge you to think critically and hone your written and oral communication skills. Prerequisites: NoneRelationship of Course to Rest of CurriculumThis course is an integral part of the business core, in the BSB program. The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the field of management, while moving the student closer to being an effective manager in modern organizations. Learning GoalsIn this course, you will:gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of managementapply concepts learned using a variety of assignments, team projects and classroom exercisesdevelop your communication skills (verbal and written) through various assignments (e.g., written reports, oral team presentation).PedagogyMultiple methods will be used throughout the course including readings, lectures, cases, class discussions and projects, as well as class debates. Reading assignments provide a basis for both lectures and discussions and must be completed prior to class. Each student brings unique insights, experiences, and perspectives to class. Thus, participation is an essential feature of the course. You will be called on to answer questions and to address issues. You should consider one another as additional and important catalysts for learning. . Required Text(s)RequiredRobbins, Decenzo, Coulter Griffin, Ricky (2014). Fundamentals of Management. Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-01334-99919. Additional Readings:Throughout the term you will be given additional reading material, such as cases and articles. These readings will be made available on the course website. All lecture notes (PowerPoint) and assignments can be found on Canvas. AssignmentsMidterm and Final Exams. Two exams will cover all of the assigned materials, text, lectures, cases, along with any other assignments. Exams may include multiple choice and essay questions. Team Project. Students will work in teams of 6-7 to analyze a current business decision or issue that has at least two possible solutions or “sides” to it. The group will participate in a debate with another team and will be pre-assigned one of the sides for which the team will present arguments. Each team should most importantly demonstrate knowledge gained in the course. Research should also be done outside of the class materials (public records, annual reports, managers, articles, videos etc.) should also be reviewed to strengthen arguments. Each team will present their argument on the date provided, and submit a written report. Team Member Evaluation: Team members will evaluate each other on how well the team members contributed to the team project as well to the team class exercises. There will be an evaluation done at the mid-point of the semester, but this will not be counted towards the grade and will be for my information only. The same evaluation will be repeated at the end of the semester, and will count towards 5% of the final grade. Homework: Occasionally students will need to prepare homework assignments. These will be announced in class. An example is a 2-3 write up on the debate topic that you will submit the weeks you are NOT one of the debate teams.Participation & Attendance. Students are to engage the class and material fully. That means attending class, being prepared for class, participating and volunteering, sharing your experiences, etc. Keep in mind that many questions have few explicitly “right” or “wrong” answers and it may be your opinion that is asked for. Students who participate effectively and attend class will earn all 20% participation points. GradingAssignment Grade Percent Midterm 20%Final25%Team Project (Presentation & Report, 15% each)30%Team Member Evaluation5%Homework5%Class Participation & Attendance15%Total100%Ethical ConductThe following statement is printed in the Stevens Graduate Catalog and applies to all students taking Stevens courses, on and off campus.“Cheating during in-class tests or take-home examinations or homework is, of course, illegal and immoral. A Graduate Academic Evaluation Board exists to investigate academic improprieties, conduct hearings, and determine any necessary actions. The term ‘academic impropriety’ is meant to include, but is not limited to, cheating on homework, during in-class or take home examinations and plagiarism.“Consequences of academic impropriety are severe, ranging from receiving an “F” in a course, to a warning from the Dean of the Graduate School, which becomes a part of the permanent student record, to expulsion.Reference: The Graduate Student Handbook, Academic Year 2003-2004 StevensInstitute of Technology, page 10.Consistent with the above statements, all homework exercises, tests and exams that are designated as individual assignments MUST contain the following signed statement before they can be accepted for grading. ____________________________________________________________________ I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination. I further pledge that I have not copied any material from a book, article, the Internet or any other source except where I have expressly cited the source.Signature ________________Date: _____________Please note that assignments in this class may be submitted to , a web-based anti-plagiarism system, for an evaluation of their originality. Course Schedule Class # DateModuleTopic1Tues - 1/20INTROOverview and Course Administration2Thurs - 1/22PlanningDecision Making3Tues - 1/27PlanningDecision Making & Strategic Management4Thurs - 1/29PlanningStrategic Management5Tues - 2/3OrganizingOrganizational Structure6Thurs - 2/5OrganizingOrganizational Culture7Tues - 2/10Business EthicsEthics & Corporate Social Responsibility8Thurs - 2/12Business EthicsGuest Speaker?Tues - 2/17NO CLASS - Monday Schedule ?9Thurs - 2/19ControllingOperations Management/ BUS Ethics10Tues - 2/24Controlling Foundations of Control11Thurs - 2/26OrganizingManaging Change and Innovation12Tues - 3/3OrganizingManaging Change and Innovation13Thurs - 3/5Exam Prep?14Tues - 3/10MIDTERM?15Thurs - 3/12Career DevelopmentGuest Speaker (Career Services Specialist)?Tues - 3/16NO CLASS – Spring Break??Thurs - 3/19NO CLASS – Spring Break?16Tues - 3/23OrganizingManaging Human Resources17Thurs - 3/26OrganizingManaging Human Resources18Tues - 3/31LeadingUnderstanding Groups and Managing Teams19Thurs - 4/2LeadingUnderstanding Groups and Managing Teams20Tues - 4/7LeadingPersonality and Attitude21Thurs - 4/9LeadingPersonality and AttitudeTeam debate22Tues - 4/14LeadingCommunication and Conflict Management23Thurs - 4/15LeadingCommunication and Conflict ManagementTeam debate24Tues - 4/21LeadingMotivation25Thurs - 4/23LeadingTeam debate26Tues - 4/28LeadingLeadership and Trust27Thurs - 4/30LeadingLeadership and Trust28Tues - 4/29Exam Review??TBAFINAL EXAM? ................
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