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Creative Business Thinking2 CreditsBU.450.720.XX[NOTE: Each section must have a separate syllabus.][Day & Time / ex: Monday, 6pm-9pm][Start & End Date / ex: 3/24/15-5/12/15][Semester / ex: Fall 2016][Location / ex: Washington, DC]Instructor[Full Name]Contact Information[Phone Number, (###) ###-####][Email Address]Office Hours[Day(s)/Times]Required Texts & Learning MaterialsHeath, C. & Heath, D. (2007). Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die. New York: Random House.Isaacson, W. (2011). Steve Jobs. New York: Simon & Schuster.Other learning materials will be provided intermittently by the instructor via the course Blackboard site. Students are accountable for all supplemental material.Course DescriptionThis course explores approaches to deal with business problems that are too ambiguous, complex, or messy or impossible to be addressed directly through logical strategies. It seeks to increase the participants’ understanding of creativity, to improve creative problem-solving skills and to enhance the ability to promote these skills in others. Students participate in activities designed to help develop their own creativity, and discuss the creative process from various theoretical perspectives.Prerequisite(s)NoneLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:Course Learning ObjectivesCarey Learning Objectives1Learn, integrate and apply core concepts and tools in the business disciplines to develop innovative strategies to address business problems 1.12Learn, integrate, and apply key analytical methods1.23Learn to assess local and global business contexts and use this assessment as input to business decisions2.14Demonstrate the written communication skills essential in business settings4.15Demonstrate effective use of the presentation skills that are essential in business4.2To view the complete list of Carey Business School’s general learning goals and objectives, visit the Teaching & Learning@Carey website. Attendance Policy Attendance and class participation are part of each student’s course grade. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions. Each class may include opportunities for teams to work together. Failure to attend class will result in an inability to achieve the objectives of the course. Excessive absence will result in loss of points for team participation. Regular attendance and active participation are required for students to successfully complete the course.Assignments & RubricsAssignmentLearning ObjectivesWeightAttendance and participation in class discussion525%Thought Questions1, 220%Innovation Paper #11, 215%Innovation Paper #21, 2, 3, 420%Final Exam3, 420%Total100%Thought QuestionsEach student is responsible for posting two thought questions based on the assigned readings on Blackboard by 6:00PM the evening before each class. Late submissions will be penalized.Innovation Paper #1Due Week 3 at the beginning of classYou will be asked to prepare 3-page “innovation” papers. These papers are brief discussions of novel hypotheses (something not already known or immediately obvious). You will state a hypothesis and then present a short justification of why it is likely to be true and interesting. I will provide additional information about the innovation papers as the due dates approach.Innovation Paper #2Due Week 6 at the beginning of classYou will be asked to prepare 3-page “innovation” papers. These papers are brief discussions of novel hypotheses (something not already known or immediately obvious). You will state a hypothesis and then present a short justification of why it is likely to be true and interesting. I will provide additional information about the innovation papers as the due dates approach.Final Exam The final exam will be announced in Week 6.Grading PoliciesGraduate grades are determined as follows.A Exceptional performance. Displays mastery of subject matter contained in texts, instructor conveyances and other sources as demonstrated in: oral presentations, written work, and class participation. Demonstrates ability to discuss and critique subject matter and to ask incisive questions of material being discussed. Through course work, demonstrates novel ways of thinking about the subject matter. Meets and exceeds the course outcomes. Attends and actively participates in class and team meetings. Other indicators of exceptional performance: valid and convincing analysis; multiple analyses of a problem or situation; consistent application of concepts; analysis that recognizes connections across many concepts. BBenchmark for academic performance. Indicators of competency in subject matter; fulfills all course outcomes and requirements; understands full range of basic concepts and their application; presents clear, reasoned, and well-organized responses to assignments including oral and written work, and class participation.C Student performs in a minimally acceptably manner for academic work. Does not indicate a full understanding of basic concepts or application; poor presentation approach; assignments not well-organized or articulated; inconsistent participation in class discussions and/or team meetings; does not meet all course outcomes.F Unacceptable work; performs well below standard expectations; fundamental concepts of the course not comprehended; inadequate application of central ideas and theories; poor or disruptive class participation; unacceptable attendance record in class and/or team meetings.GradingThe grade of A is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinarily excellent performance. The grade of A- is awarded only for excellent performance. The grade for good performance in this course is a B+/B. The grades of D+, D, and D- are not awarded at the graduate level. Please refer to the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook for grade appeal information. Course Calendar**The instructors reserve the right to alter course content and/or adjust the pace to accommodate class progress. Students are responsible for keeping up with all adjustments to the course calendar.WeekContentReadingDue1Introductions, Foundations & Problem IdentificationStaw, B.M. (1995). Why no one really wants creativity. 2Introductions, Foundations & Problem Identification (cont’d)The Creative PersonGeorge, J.M. (2007). Creativity in Organizations. Steve Jobs: pgs. 1–129 Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before class3How do creative people think and feel?Steve Jobs: pgs. 159–326Kim, S.H., Vincent, L.C. & Goncalo, J.A. (2013). Outside Advantage: Social Rejection Fuels Creative Thought. Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before classInnovation paper #1 due at the beginning of class4Creativity and madnessAkinola, M. & Mendes, W.B. (2008). The dark side of creativity: biological vulnerability and negative emotions lead to greater artistic creativity. Amabile, T.M., Barsade, S.G., Mueller, J.S. & Staw, B.M. (2005). Affect and creativity at work. Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before class5Creativity and cultureGoncalo, J.A. & Staw, B.M. (2006). Individualism-collectivism and group creativity. Leung, A.K.Y., Maddux, W.W. & Galinsky, A.D. (2008). Multi-cultural experience enhances creativity: The when and how. Flynn, F.J. & Chatman, J.A. (2001). Strong cultures and innovation: Oxymoron or opportunity? Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before class6Making ideas stickMade to Stick: pgs. 1–129Elsbach, K.D. & Kramer, R.M. (2003). Assessing Creativity in Hollywood Pitch Meetings: Evidence for a Dual-Process Model of Creativity Judgments.Innovation Paper #2 due at the beginning of classPost 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before classAnnouncement of Final Exam due 11:59PM on X7Selling creative ideasMade to Stick: pgs. 130–252Goncalo, J.A., Flynn, F.J. & Kim, S.H. (2010). Are two narcissists better than one?Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before class8Putting it all together and looking at the future Steve Jobs: pgs. 327–475 (and skim through final chapters)Post 2 thought questions to Blackboard Discussion Board by 6:00PM the evening before classCarey Business School Policies and General InformationBlackboard SiteA Blackboard course site is set up for this course. Each student is expected to check the site throughout the semester as Blackboard will be the primary venue for outside classroom communications between the instructors and the students. Students can access the course site at . Support for Blackboard is available at 1-866-669-6138.Course EvaluationAs a research and learning community, the Carey Business School is committed to continuous improvement. The faculty strongly encourages students to provide complete and honest feedback for this course. Please take this activity seriously; we depend on your feedback to help us improve. Information on how to complete the evaluation will be provided toward the end of the course.Disability ServicesJohns Hopkins University and the Carey Business School are committed to making all academic programs, support services, and facilities accessible. To determine eligibility for accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at time of admission and allow at least four weeks prior to the beginning of the first class meeting. Students should contact Priscilla Mint in the Disability Services Office by phone at 410-234-9243, by fax at 443-529-1552, or by email. Honor Code/Code of ConductAll students are expected to view the Carey Business School Honor Code/Code of Conduct tutorial and submit their pledge online.?Students who fail to complete and submit the pledge will have a registrar’s hold on their account. Please contact the student services office via email if you have any questions.Students are not allowed to use any electronic devices during in-class tests. Calculators will be provided if the instructor requires them for test taking. Students must seek permission from the instructor to leave the classroom during an in-class test. Test scripts must not be removed from the classroom during the test.Other Important Academic Policies and ServicesStudents are strongly encouraged to consult the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook and Academic Catalog and Student Resources for information regarding the following items:Statement of Diversity and InclusionStudent Success CenterInclement Weather PolicyCopyright StatementUnless explicitly allowed by the instructor, course materials, class discussions, and examinations are created for and expected to be used by class participants only.? The recording and rebroadcasting of such material, by any means, is forbidden.? Violations are subject to sanctions under the Honor Code. ................
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