COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES - Southeastern Oklahoma …
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHN MASSEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
SYLLABUS: SPRING 2020
MNGT-5983.W1 Training and Development (7-week format; 1/13--3/01)
FACULTY LISTING: Dr. C. W. Von Bergen (Dr. Von)
Office: Russell 211
Office Telephone: 580-745-2430
Email: cvonbergen@se.edu
Fax: 580-745-7485
Office Hours: M: 9-12; Tu: 2-4; W: 9-12; Th: 2-4; or by appointment
Instructor Web Site:
Note that all times in the syllabus are Central Standard Time
Students will not be allowed to work ahead
|The MISSION of Southeastern Oklahoma State University |University Educational Targets |
|Southeastern Oklahoma State University provides an environment of |Students will acquire and continue to use systematic skills for encountering |
|academic excellence that enables students to reach their highest |knowledge. They will articulate a problem, structure an investigation, gather |
|potential. By having personal access to excellent teaching, challenging |suitable resources, organize and manipulate qualitative or quantitative data |
|academic programs, and extracurricular experiences, students will |and think critically to reach appropriate conclusions. |
|develop skills and habits that promote values for career preparation, | |
|responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning. |In fulfilling its mission, Southeastern fosters the region’s cultural |
| |opportunities, economic growth, environmental quality, scientific and |
| |technological progress, as well as social and personal well-being. |
|The MISSION of the John Massey School of Business |
|The mission of the John Massey School of Business is to be a premier business program. We prepare our business and aviation students to meet the global |
|challenges in a competitive and ever-changing environment by providing an excellent and continuously improving learning atmosphere that emphasizes both |
|academic and applied knowledge. We are a responsible partner in the economic development and quality of life of the region by providing effective |
|application of knowledge to our stakeholders. |
|The Goals and Objectives of the Master of Business Administration Degree |
|These are reflected in several outcomes. A Student completing the MBA shall be able to demonstrate each of these abilities: |
|To effectively communicate orally and in writing. |
|Objective 1a: To craft thoughtful solutions to business problems and communicate those solutions in executive-quality written documents. |
|Objective 1b: To craft and deliver executive-quality oral presentations and defend proposed solutions in the face of scrutiny. |
|To effectively participate as a member of a team. |
|Objective 2a: To work and communicate effectively with team members to accomplish a team goal. |
|Objective 2b: To complete individual assignments in support of a team goal in a timely manner. |
|Objective 2c: To work with individuals of diverse backgrounds to achieve team goals. |
|To display critical, analytical, strategic, and ethical thinking to solve complex multi-faceted business problems in a global environment. |
|Objective 3a: Collect, analyze and synthesize information from various sources. |
|Objective 3b: Use information to create well-reasoned solutions to business problems. |
|Objective 3c: To understand the impact of global conditions on the performance of a firm. |
|Objective 3d: Evaluate and recommend possible solutions to business problems from an ethical perspective. |
|To use quantitative and qualitative analyses to screen and analyze data to improve the operation of an organization. |
|Objective 4a: Use appropriate statistical, financial, and qualitative techniques to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions focusing on |
|creating a sustainable competitive advantage. |
|Objective 4b: Use appropriate financial analysis to maximize the long-run value of the firm. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION, RATIONALE, and OBJECTIVES:
• Description: Training and Development is designed for entering or experienced training professionals who work in internal or external training positions in business and industry or other adult learning environments. The program is structured around a core body of knowledge in adult education and principles and theories of human performance improvement and instructional design.
• Rationale: The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the training, development, and career management functions in organizations. The concepts, methods, and issues discussed in the course are applicable to all types of organizations and jobs. Traditionally, training and development were not viewed as activities that could help companies create value and successfully deal with competitive challenges. Today, that view has changed. Companies that use innovative training and development practices are likely to report better financial performance than their competitors that do not. Training and development also help a company develop the human capital needed to meet competitive challenges. Many companies now recognize that learning through training, development, and knowledge management helps employees strengthen or increase their skills to improve or make new products, generate new and innovative ideas, and provide high-quality customer service. An emphasis on learning through training, development, and knowledge management is no longer in the category of “nice to do”—they are a “must do” if firms want to gain a competitive advantage and meet employees’ expectations.
• Course Objectives: After taking this course, students will be able to:
a. Discuss how training can help companies gain a competitive advantage.
b. Conduct a needs assessment to determine whether training is necessary.
c. Evaluate and create conditions to ensure employees’ readiness for training.
d. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of presentation, hands-on, and group training methods
e. Select the appropriate training method based on training objectives.
f. Design a training environment to maximize learning.
g. Choose appropriate training outcomes and evaluation design to determine training program
effectiveness.
h. Understand how assessment, relationships, courses, and job experiences can be used for
development.
[pic] Propose activities that companies should engage in to effectively manage a diverse workforce.
j. Understand the employee socialization and orientation process. [pic]
k. Understand the issues that employees experience in their career development and what
companies can do to help them deal with these issues.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
EVIDENCE OF STUDENT LEARNING:
• Written/Blackboard examinations (Mid-Term and Final).
• Written/Blackboard examinations (7 weekly chapter exams).
• SafeAssign Term Paper Assignment (and references)
REQUIRED:
• Textbook:
Employee Training & Development (8th edition) by Raymond A. Noe published by McGraw-Hill
Education. The ISBN for the loose-leaf text that includes the Connect access code is 9781260691702. Students will need the Connect access card for this class which also includes access to the electronic copy of the text. To help students get started I have posted the first chapter of this textbook since there are assignments for the first week: Chapter 1: Introduction to Employee Training and Development. (No other chapters will be posted so please move quickly if you have not purchased this textbook.)
Students can also access this chapter by going to Dr. Von’s web page () and then clicking on Class Resources and then clicking on Training and Development. Then scroll down to “Chapter 1_Introduction to Employee Training and Development_8th ed. of Noe text” to access the document. There is a Smart Book Assignment and chapter quiz for the first week over Chapter 1.
Alternatively, students may wish to purchase an E-text with the Connect Code through our BlackBoard course. To do this, students should go to Start Here in BlackBoard and click on the any Connect activity and it will bring them to a webpage where students can complete the text/code purchase. Be sure to have a credit card readily available. It should be noted that if students wish to borrow a used text or purchase a used text, they will still need to pay the (substantial) fee for a Connect code to access McGraw-Hill’s Connect activities in BlackBoard for our course.
The following pdf provides more information of purchasing options:
• McGraw-Hill Connect
Connect is a digital teaching and learning system built and developed for higher education institutions. It is described as a robust and flexible toolkit, saving teachers and students time and helping them improve learning outcomes.
Connect helps students:
o Stay organized with assignments – both in and out of class
o Target difficult material to practice and improve your skills
o Review for exams with self-assessment tests and quizzes
o Track your performance with personalized reports
o Save time on studying
Here is some information about Connect:
o Register for Connect. Students should register for Connect by going to our course in BlackBoard > Start Here > Connect Assignments and should begin the process by clicking on any Connect Activity. This will bring them to the registration section (whether they plan to purchase the code/E-text or are suing the code purchased through the SE Bookstore. Do not complete any Connect Activity via the this Connect link as your grades will not be updated in your BlackBoard course. Students may find this Student Registration Video helpful. The following PowerPoint Slideshow may also be of assistance: Connect Student Registration PowerPoint Slideshow. Also, in registering for Connect students must use the same first and last name that SE has on file and only use your Southeastern email address. Please register for Connect on or before 11:30 p.m. on 1/16/2020. A penalty of 30 points will be assigned for those not registering within this timeline.
o Technical and Support Information. If you are having trouble registering for or accessing Connect, please contact McGraw-Hill Education’s Customer Support. Live chat, email, and phone support are available 7 days a week.
When contacting a support agent, you will always receive a case number. It will be important to save this case number if additional follow up or documentation is needed.
Website: support | Phone: (800) 331-5094 Hours (EST)
Sunday: 12 PM - 12 AM
Monday - Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: 12 AM - 9 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM
Ensure your computer meets system requirements by going to this link:
• Webcam: Students must have a Webcam. Many computers these days have such a camera. If a student’s computer does not have one, then they will be required to purchase an external Webcam. See the following web sites for Webcams (many can be purchased for less than $25.00):
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• Computer Access: Students must have computer access to take selected exams and view course support materials including the course syllabus, PowerPoint slides, Instructor Web Site, etc. Please do not use a smartphone or tablet to take exams. Always use a hard-wired computer to take exams.
• Microsoft Word Access: There are numerous assignments that will require students to submit a written document. Please use Word to type these documents. Please do not use Word Pad or Apple programs for this assignment. SE students can get Microsoft Office 365 for free for up to five devices. This is the link: .
• BlackBoard (BB). Your instructor will be using BB in this course and students will be required to enroll in this program. The BB website is . Students will have weekly chapter exams, a mid-term and a final, and textbook assignments delivered thru BB. Additionally, a student’s gradebook will be displayed in BB so that students can always know their grades in this class. Furthermore, several Announcements will be made using BB that will help students complete projects. Please access BB 5-6 times each week for this course for the most updated information.
Students should thoroughly review the BB information on BB Login page and comply with the system requirements for BB. These are available at . Your Instructor is not an expert in the technical aspects of BB so please contact BB technical support with technical questions (email listed on BB Login page; ).
• Mozilla Firefox/Google Chrome: Students are encouraged to use the Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome browsers with BlackBoard. For some reason, Explorer and BlackBoard occasionally have difficulties. Students can download a free copy of the Mozilla this web browser from and the Google Chrome Browser from
• Respondus LockDown Browser. Students are required to take weekly exams and the mid-term and final using the Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard. When students use Respondus they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading. Once an exam is opened it must be completed during that session.
Here are what students need to know about Respondus LockDown Browser:
1. Respondus LockDown Browser is an Internet browser, just like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. It is a free download. To download it, open any Internet browser and paste this URL into the address bar: (Students MUST use THIS exact URL, or they may very well download a version of the Browser intended for a different school and will not have access to this course.)
2. At this website, students will see a video and an “Install Now” button. Watch the video before installing!
3. Click the “Install Now” button and install the browser.
a. Depending on the browser students use to download, the file may go to the bottom left of
the window or to an arrow at the top right. Locate and click on the file.
b. On a PC, you will run through a series of commands such as: Run>Yes>Next>I Accept
Next>Finish (Read the information before progressing through each dialog box!)
c. On a Mac, students will run through a series of commands such as Continue>Continue>
Agree>Install>[password] (Read the information before progressing through each dialog
box!)
4 Now, click the large button on the Respondus site that says, “Finish.”
5 If students are using a PC, it is likely that they will have Respondus on their desktop at this point. If
students do not, use the search box in the start window to find it. If students are using a Mac, they
should open it from Finder.
6 When students open the browser, they will be asked to either shut down certain programs or to
allow the browser to do it for them. Either option is fine. No screen capture, print, or messaging
capabilities will be allowed to run while the browser is open.
7 Students will be taken directly to BlackBoard.se.edu. They will sign in with their username and
password as normal and navigate within BlackBoard as always. Students may notice that there is no
address bar at the top. Students will not be able to go anywhere in the Internet except for
BlackBoard.se.edu.
• Respondus Monitor. Students will also be using Respondus Monitor. Here is what they need to know.
1 Students will need a webcam on their computer or an external webcam.
2 Respondus will ask permission to access a student’s webcam before continuing. They must click
Allow and Remember and then click Close. Respondus will ensure that the webcam is working
properly before proceeding.
3 A student’s webcam will take a still photo and then require the student to show their student ID or
driver’s license with their photo (or another photo ID approved by the Instructor). This is to
verify that the student is the person enrolled in the course.
4 The Instructor can change instructions and requirements, so the instructions may be different for
different exams. Therefore, it is very important that students read ALL instructions provided.
5 The webcam will record both image and audio while the students take the exam. The Instructor will
be given a series of pictures to review for any suspicious behavior. If anything out of the ordinary
occurs during the exam, such as a child someone walking into the room, the student should simply
explain what happened and continue your exam.
• Syllabus Understanding: After reading the syllabus, please indicate that you understand its contents by submitting the form below through the appropriate link in BB (START HERE > Syllabus Understanding Form Submission Link). Please do so by 1/19 to continue taking exams AND to not incur a 30-point deduction. Please contact your Instructor/coach immediately if you have questions.
Syllabus Understanding—Training and Development (MNGT-5983)
Please read the following statement and sign and date where indicated. Please do so by 1/19 before 11:30 p.m. to continue taking exams. Please contact your Instructor/coach immediately for questions.
I, ______________________________________, have read the syllabus for Training and Development (MNGT-5983.W1) and fully understand the requirements for the class as indicated in the syllabus.
_________________________________________________ _________________
Your Signature Date
• Exams: There are two major exams: mid-term and final over selected chapters. Each exam will focus on a basic understanding of the concepts covered prior to the exam. Exams will cover presentations, lectures, text material, readings, films, videos, questions, readings, exercises, PowerPoints, and other assignments as may arise. The number of items per exam will be determined later.
· Mid-term exam covers Chapters 1-6 of the Employee Training & Development textbook, PowerPoints
for Chapters 1-6, and posted articles in Announcements from the beginning of the course.
· Final exam covers Chapters 7-11 of the Employee Training & Development textbook, PowerPoints for
Chapters 7-11 and posted articles in Announcements from the mid-term. As can be seen, the final is
not comprehensive.
No books, papers, other persons, or other electronic equipment (e.g., smart phones, tablets, other computers) are permitted when taking these exams. These exams have time limits and students exceeding the time limit will be penalized -2 points for each minute (and/or partial minute) late.
Students must use Respondus to take the mid-term and the final.
• Weekly SmartBook 2.0 Chapter Assignments: Each week students will have one or more SmartBook assignments that are to be taken in BlackBoard but are linked to McGraw-Hill’s Connect. SmartBook is an adaptive learning and reading tool. It highlights key chapter topics for students to focus on and provides links to additional material such as videos and slideshows, so that students can deepen their understanding of the learning objectives. Each SmartBook 2.0 Chapter Assignment is about an hour.
Each textbook chapter has a SmartBook assignment and there may be one or two SmartBook assignments each week depending on the number of chapters assigned for a specific week. Students are given questions over selected concepts and receive immediate feedback on their answers as indicated in the electronic version of the textbook. Students can take these assignments as many times as they wish and the score for each assignment will be the one they achieved at the due date. Each SmartBook assignment is worth up to 15 points. This should be good preparation for the Weekly Chapter Exams discussed below.
• Weekly Chapter Exams: There will be weekly exams that can be taken beginning at 12:00 a.m. on Monday at the beginning of the week and which must be completed before 11:30 p.m. on the Sunday of that week (as a practicality, do not start an exam after 11:00 p.m. on a Sunday). Thus, students have practically all week to take an exam and need not wait till Sunday. Each Weekly Exam is to be taken using BB and will consist of 30 multiple choice and true and false items. Each question is worth 1 point each for a total of 30 points for each weekly quiz. Students will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Initially the student will be only shown their score but after the time for the scheduled exams has expired students will be given more detailed feedback.
Students are encouraged to use fast computers to take exams. There are different dates to take different exams and exams not completed by the scheduled time will earn the student a zero. The Weekly Chapter Exam schedule is listed in Tentative Assignments provided later in this syllabus. Generally, feedback is provided within a day or two of submission.
No books, papers, other persons, or other electronic equipment (e.g., smart phones, tablets, other computers) are permitted when taking these weekly chapter exams. These exams have time limits and students exceeding the time limit will be penalized -2 points for each minute (and partial minute) late. Students must use Respondus to take the weekly chapter exams.
• SafeAssign Term Paper: Before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 13 students should submit this term paper. The assigned topic is Mindfulness. A website having some information on the topic of mindfulness is . A business-related article is also provided: Mindful Leader Development: How Leaders Experience the Effects of Mindfulness Training on Leader Capabilities. In addition, please submit as part of this assignment a two-page training program outline showing what you would give to a company’s managers and supervisors. It might be helpful for you to consider yourself a consultant that has been contracted with a company to conduct a training seminar on mindfulness. Please make your term paper is relevant to business and management.
Furthermore, students can review examples of both good and poor term papers (on various other topics). This should give all a better idea of what the Instructor is looking for. To review these items, see Class Resources on the BlackBoard home page for our Training and Development class in the course menu.
This is a professional term paper that should be 2500 words in length and should have a minimum of 7 references (I really want journal, peer-reviewed articles). The word count for the term paper includes the cover page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list. The word count and number of references are important since penalties apply for numbers less than those indicated above. Such penalties have resulted in some students receiving grades of Ds or Fs, which requires them to take the course again if they want credit for the class.
Papers less than the required words will be penalized at -30 points for each 100 words (or fraction thereof) less than 2500. This means, for example, a student having 2499 words will receive -30 points and a student having 2375 words will have -60 points added to his/her score, etc. Many students who have performed poorly on this assignment have done so because they submitted papers less than the number of required words. Please do not be one of them. A similar penalty applies to the number of references.
To assist students, please refer to the Term Paper Checklist (click on Term-Paper-Checklist for Training and Development). The Instructor is interested in a professional, library-oriented, well-documented, academic treatise. The Instructor is not interested in personal accounts or experiences. Two points will be deducted for each minute late (or fraction thereof). For example, a paper submitted 10 minutes late will cost the student -20 points and these points will be deducted after the Instructor calculates the points for the paper.
Each reference the student uses should be attached and should be submitted to BlackBoard. To do this click on COURSE WORK > Week 5 > Term Paper References. The entire article must be attached in case your Instructor wants to read the reference. Often this file is a .pdf document. Each reference less than 7 will receive -25 points added to the Total Course Points.
This paper should be written in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Refer to the following site on APA style: . Briefly, manuscripts must be double-spaced and typed left justified on regular 8.5” x 11” paper with margins of 1” (top, bottom, left, and right) in Times New Roman 12-point font in Word. Please do NOT submit the term paper as a .pdf document because this may hinder the Instructor using Word’s word count. Page numbers should be placed in the upper right-hand corner of each page (begin page numbering on the title page). The manuscript should have (in order; begin each section on a new page):
▪ Title page with student’s name and title of paper
▪ Abstract (sometimes called Executive Summary; generally, less than 150 words)
▪ Body of paper
▪ References (a list of the references cited in the paper, and only those references cited in the body of the paper; be careful not to include or exclude other citations).
▪ Outline of a mindfulness training program/seminar for managers and supervisors
Please retain an electronic copy of your paper in the event it is misplaced or lost.
The manuscript/s is a professional paper and colloquialisms (e.g., “a lot of” vs. “many”; “bugged” vs. “upset”; “doesn’t have a clue” vs. “does not understand”; “all the time in the world” vs. “much time”) and contractions (e.g., they’ve, aren’t, don’t) should be avoided. Such colloquialisms may be fine for a conversation or informal written communication, but not for a formal paper. Also, avoid lengthy quotations and too many quotations. Your Instructor does not want to read a paper full of quotes since part of the student’s job is to read and interpret the references. Additionally, please write in 3rd person and do not use “I” or “You” or “We” in the paper. Furthermore, students should back up what they say with references. Do not say things like: “Males have worse attendance records than females” without a reference to back it up. I am from Missouri (the “Show Me” state) when it comes to papers—so Show Me! Say instead, for example, “Von Bergen (1999) reported that males have worse attendance than females….” Be sure that you cite the references in the body of the paper and then list the references in alphabetical order by last name of the first author of the manuscript on the References page of the paper.
To assist students in formatting their references list they may wish to review the following web site: (check APA box). Personal interviews and personal accounts are not considered a reference and should not be included here. Please limit the use of rhetorical questions in the paper as excessive use indicates to your Instructor an immature writing style (e.g., “What is self-esteem?” and then the writer goes ahead and answers his or her question). Significant grade reductions will occur for poor punctuation, grammar, or spelling, or for insufficient references, or for incoherent, awkward, or run-on sentences. Significant grade increases will be given for particularly creative and well written papers.
Please make your paper readable. The average MBA student should be able to read and understand your paper. A good procedure is to find a student who writes well but does not have an extensive background in business and have them read it. Do not ask the Instructor to read your paper before you turn it in. Certainly, feel free to have personnel at the Learning Resources Center on campus review your paper before submitting your paper (call them about details: 580-745-2990). You must give individuals at the Learning Resources Center a lead time to review your paper and return it back to you so plan your schedule accordingly and contact them for more details.
To electronically submit the SafeAssign Term Paper go to BlackBoard for this class and then click COURSE WORK > Week 5 > SafeAssign Term Paper > Attach File > Browse My Computer > Submit. Here locate the term paper saved on the student’s computer/flash drive. Upload the term paper by clicking Submit. Essentially, SafeAssignment checks for plagiarism and matching scores above 25% (excluding reference list) indicate to the Instructor that significant plagiarism has occurred, and penalties may apply up to and including a zero on the assignment, an F in the class, or expulsion from university. Do not plagiarize or use too many quotes in the term paper since that will raise a student’s matching score.
As part of the term paper assignment, students will be asked to submit to BB an entire copy of each reference used in the paper. For example, if a student uses 10 references in their paper then the Instructor expects to find 10 separate files with each file containing a copy of one ENTIRE REFERENCE. For web sites list each web site on a separate sheet of paper and then submit. To submit your references, click on COURSE WORK > Week 5 > SafeAssign Term Paper > Attach File > Browse My Computer > Submit. Here locate the reference/s on the computer/flash drive where it was previously saved. Upload the reference by clicking Submit. Please do this for EACH separate reference. The Instructor is emphasizing this because some students have difficulty believing that the Instructor wants to see the entire reference!
Please upload each article as a separate file and name them so that the Instructor can easily distinguish one article from another. The name of the article should correspond to the listing in the student’s References list in their paper. When finished, click Submit.
Here are some of the factors or elements that enter the Instructor’s grade determination for the term paper. The tentative grading rubric for the SafeAssign Term Paper is available at Term-Paper-Rubric-For-Training-and-Development. (This is also available on the Instructor’s Web Site [] in Class Resources for Training and Development.) This should give students an idea of what factors are used to assign a grade for the term paper.
CLASS MANAGEMENT:
• Tentative Weekly Assignments. Please note that the dates in the “Week of” column below are the Mondays of each week. This is a key part of the syllabus and students will refer to this frequently.
Please note that the Preview Week begins 1/06 but not all assignments in BlackBoard will appear at this time. The actual class begins on 1/13.
|Week of |Topic |Assignment/s |
|1/06 |Preview week begins 1/06 |See items below for Preview Week & Week 1. |
|(Preview Week) | | |
|1/06 |Class Begins: 1/13 |Begin course by going to BlackBoard (BB) and then for Training and Development|
|(Preview Week &| |click START HERE. |
|Week 1) |Complete Student Orientation Requirement | |
| |in BB if not already completed. |You are also required to provide proof of completion of the student |
| | |orientation before accessing course work. In BlackBoard (BB) go to COURSE WORK|
| | |> Student Orientation Requirement |
| |Register for Connect |See earlier directions; go to BB > START HERE > Connect |
| |Install Respondus |See earlier directions; go to BB > START HERE > Respondus |
| |Course Overview |Review course syllabus; review BB site; review Connect |
| |Introduce yourself to class |Please do this by Thursday, 1/16. To do this go to BB > Discussion Boards > |
| | |Student Introductions > Student Introductions to Class > Reply > then type |
| | |your introduction > Submit. |
| |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [1/19] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
| |Chapter 1 |Week 1 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 1 - Introduction to Employee Training and |
| | |Development |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapter 1 before Sunday [1/19] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK |
| |Chapter 1: Introduction to Employee Training and Development |> Week 1 > Weekly Chapter Exam over Chapter 1 |
| |PowerPoints for Chapter 1 | |
| | |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 1 > PowerPoints for Chapter|
| | |1. Late penalties apply. |
| |Submit Syllabus Understanding |Submit Syllabus Understanding before 1/19 at 11:30 p.m. to avoid penalties: BB|
| | |> START HERE > Syllabus Understanding Form Submission Link. |
| |Last Day to Drop this Class with Refund/ No Charges/No Grade: 1/17|Please call Registrar to drop this course before 5:00 p.m. |
| |before 5:00 p.m. | |
|1/20 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [1/26] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 2) |Chapter 2 and for Chapter 3 |Week 2 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 2 – Strategic Training |
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| | |Complete this activity before Sunday [1/26] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
| | |Week 2 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 3 – Needs Assessment |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapters 2-3 before Sunday [1/26] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE |
| |Chapters 2-3 from textbook: |WORK > Week 2 > Weekly Chapters Exam over Chapters 2-3. Late penalties apply. |
| |Strategic Training | |
| |Needs Assessment |To access PowerPoints, go to BB > COURSE WORK > Week 2 > Textbook Author’s |
| |PowerPoints for Chapters 2-3 of textbook |PowerPoints. |
|1/27 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/02] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 3) |Chapter 4 and for Chapter 5 |Week 3 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 4 – Learning and Transfer of Training |
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| | |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/02] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
| | |Week 3 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 5 – Program Design |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapters 4-5 and Part II before Sunday [2/02] at 11:30 p.m.; BB|
| |Chapters 4-5 of textbook: |> COURSE WORK > Week 3 > Weekly Chapters Exam over Chapters 4-5. Late |
| |Learning and Transfer of Training |penalties apply. |
| |Program Design | |
| |PowerPoints for Chapters 4-5 of textbook |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 3 > Textbook Author’s |
| | |PowerPoints |
|2/03 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/09] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 4) |Chapter 6 |Week 4> SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 6 – Training Evaluation |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapter 6 before Sunday [2/09] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK |
| |Chapter 6 of textbook: |> Week 4 > Weekly Chapter Exam over Chapter 6. Late penalties apply. |
| |Training Evaluation | |
| | |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 4 > Textbook Author’s |
| |PowerPoints for Chapter 6 |PowerPoints |
| |Mid-Term Exam: 2/08-2/09; Students have about two days to take the|Mid-Term Exam (2 hours) due 2/09 before 11:30 p.m.; go to BB > COURSE WORK > |
| |Mid-term. It covers: |Week 4 > Mid-Term Exam. This exam is available for almost two days |
| |Chapters 1-6 of textbook |(2/08-2/09). Late penalties apply. |
| |PowerPoint Slideshows for Chapters 1-6 of textbook | |
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| |Other articles and Announcements submitted by Instructor | |
|2/10 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/16] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 5) |Chapter 7 and for Chapter 8 |Week 5 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 7 – Traditional Training Methods |
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| | |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/16] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
| | |Week 5 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 8 – Technology-Based Training Methods |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapters 7-8 of textbook and before Sunday [2/16] at 11:30 |
| |Chapters 7-8 of textbook |p.m.; In BB > COURSE WORK > Week 5 > Weekly Chapters Exam over Chapters 7-8. |
| |Traditional Training Methods |Late penalties apply. |
| |Technology-Based Training Methods | |
| |PowerPoints for Chapters 7-8 of textbook |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 5 > Textbook Author’s |
| | |PowerPoints |
| |Submit SafeAssign Term Paper addressing the topic of Mindfulness. |To do this go to BB > COURSE WORK > Week 5 > SafeAssign Term Paper > Attach |
| | |File. This term paper is due before 2/13 at 11:30 p.m. Late penalties apply. |
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| | |Please submit was a Word document and NOT a pdf file. |
| |Submit SafeAssign Term Paper References for your term paper. |To do this go to BB > COURSE WORK > Week 5 > Safe Assign Term Paper Submission|
| |Please submit each entire reference as a separate document. |Link > Attach File for each reference. Do this for each reference cited in the|
| |Therefore, Dr. Von expects to see a minimum of 7 files. |term paper (and only those) before 11:30 p.m. on 2/13. Late penalties apply. |
|2/17 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/23] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 6) |Chapter 9 and for Chapter 10 |Week 6 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 9 – Employee Development and Career |
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| | |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/23] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
| | |Week 6 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 10 – Technology-Based Training Methods |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapters 9-10 of textbook before Sunday [2/23] at 11:30 p.m.; |
| |Chapters 9-10 of textbook: |BB > COURSE WORK > Week 6 > Weekly Chapters Exam over Chapters 9-10. Late |
| |Employee Development and Career Management |penalties apply. |
| |Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and | |
| |Career Challenges | |
| |PowerPoints for Chapters 9-10 of textbook | |
| | |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 6 > Textbook Author’s |
| | |PowerPoints |
|2/24 |Complete SmartBook 2.0 Assignment for |Complete this activity before Sunday [2/23] at 11:30 p.m.; BB > COURSE WORK > |
|(Week 7) |Chapter 11 |Week 7 > SmartBook 2.0 - Chapter 11 – Technology-Based Training Methods |
| |Read and Review: |Take exam over Chapter 11 of textbook before Sunday [3/01] at 11:30 p.m.; BB >|
| |Chapter 11 of textbook: The Future of Training and Development |COURSE WORK > Week 7 > Weekly Chapter Exam over Chapter 11. Late penalties |
| |PowerPoints for Chapter 11 |apply. |
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| | |PowerPoints are available: BB > COURSE WORK > Week 7 > Textbook Author’s |
| | |PowerPoints |
| |Make-up for Mid-term for students who did not take Mid-term; this |Format of Make-up for Mid-Term may differ from that originally scheduled; |
| |make-up is scheduled between 2/25-2/26 and must be completed |please check with Instructor to take Mid-term Make-up between 2/25-2/26 and |
| |before 11:30 p.m. on 2/26; students should check with Instructor. |must be completed before 11:30 p.m. on 2/26. This also holds for one weekly |
| |This is NOT an opportunity to retake the Mid-term to improve a |quiz make-up due to technology problems. Late penalties apply. |
| |student’s grade. | |
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| |This also holds for one weekly quiz make-up due to technology | |
| |problems. | |
| |Final Exam: Students can take final exam between 2/29-3/01 and |Final Exam (both parts) is due 3/01 before 11:30 p.m. Late penalties apply. |
| |complete before 11:30 p.m. on 3/01. The Final addresses: | |
| |• Chapters 7-11 of textbook | |
| |• PowerPoint Slideshows for | |
| |Chapters 7-11 |Complete before 11:30 p.m. on 3/01; in BB > COURSE WORK > Week 7 > Final Exam.|
| |• Textbook Assignments 5-7 |This exam is available for almost two days (2/29-3/01). There will be multiple|
| |• Other articles and writings |choice questions as well as essay/short answer questions. |
| |submitted by Instructor since the Mid-Term | |
GRADING, GRADING DISTRIBUTION, AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Anticipated Grading Structure:
|Assignment |Point Value |
|Syllabus Understanding (please submit before 1/19 at 11:30 p.m. Do this by going to BB > START HERE > Syllabus Understanding Form | 0 |
|Submission Link. [Late penalties apply.]) | |
|Weekly SmartBook 2.0 Chapter Assignments (11 chapters @ 15 points each) |165 |
|Weekly Chapter Exams (7 @ 30 points each; each weekly exam is generally composed of multiple choice and true-false items from one or two |210 |
|chapters from the textbook. The exam must be completed before each Sunday at 11:30 p.m. [Students experiencing difficulties with BB in | |
|taking these exams may be given one make-up opportunity for the course, but the format of the make-up may be different from the original | |
|exam and will be given towards the end of the course. It is possible the students will be asked to write an essay/short term paper in place| |
|of the exam.] To take these exams students must download Respondus link indicated earlier in the syllabus in Respondus LockDown Browser. | |
|Late penalties apply.) | |
|SafeAssign Term Paper (Students must address the topic of Mindfulness in this 2500-word paper. Please submit this before 11:30 p.m. on |250 |
|Thursday, 2/13. Late penalties apply.) | |
|SafeAssign Term Paper References (Students should submit copy [entire reference] of each reference cited in term paper. Please submit each | 0 |
|reference as a separate file before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, 2/13. Please have a minimum number of references. Penalties apply.) | |
|Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1-6 of textbook, videos, and readings from the start of the semester; take between 2/08-2/09 (complete before 11:30|175 |
|p.m. on 2/09); located in BB > COURSE WORK > Week 4 > Mid-Term Exam. Respondus is required. Late penalties apply.) | |
|Final Exam (Chapters 7-11 of textbook, videos, and readings from the mid-term; take between 2/29-3/01 [complete before 11:30 p.m. on 3/01];|200 |
|located in BB > COURSE WORK > Week 7 > Final Exam. Respondus is required. Late penalties apply.) | |
|Total Course Points (TCP) |1,000 |
Anticipated Grade Distribution:
|Percentage of the Total Course Points (TCP) |Grade |
|85% - 100% |A |
|75% - 84% |B |
|65% - 74% |C |
|55% - 64% |D |
|Below 55% |F |
OTHER INFORMATION:
• Important Dates to Remember: There are a number of important dates for this semester. Review these by clicking on the following link and then scrolling down and clicking on Spring 2020: . Key dates for this MBA program can be found in the column titled “Accelerated Online Programs - Term I.”
• Key University/School Policies/Procedures
o Attendance. The Registrar’s office defines attendance in online classes as:
▪ Stopped Attending = Students who were participating online but have stopped submitting any assignments, etc. without contacting/making arrangements with you
▪ Never Attended = Students who never accessed Backboard to view the course or never completed any assignments that were due for the course
▪ Excessive Absences = Students who have submitted some work but are infrequent in their participation or late on assignments—leading to a failing grade
o Equity and Non-Discrimination Statement: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, procedures, or programs. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination and equity policies may be directed to: Michael Davis, Director of Compliance and Safety & Title IX Coordinator, (580) 745-3090, or mdavis@se.edu.
o Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) states: No person in the United States, shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance…” Southeastern Oklahoma State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, in compliance with Title IX and the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations at 34 C.F.R. §§ 86.1 et seq. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of sex may contact S.E.’s Title IX Coordinator at 580-745-3090, titleix@se.edu, or PMB 2750.
o Privacy. Available through the Southeastern Online Learning website or .
o Student Handbook: Available at .
o SE Business Office Announcement: Available at .
o Disability Accommodations: Any student needing accommodations due to a disability should contact the Office of Disability Services, GDJ Student Union Room 328 or call (580) 745-3036. It is the responsibility of each student who anticipates or experiences barriers to their academic experience to make an official request for disability related accommodations in a timely manner. If you have questions regarding disability accommodation process or policy please contact Tiffany Tate, ttate@se.edu for more information.
o Counseling Center: Counseling Center: Any student experiencing mental or emotional issues who desires free, confidential, clinical counseling is encouraged to contact the SE Counseling Center at (580) 745-2988 to schedule an appointment during normal working hours Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. For after-hours mental health emergencies, please call SE Campus Police at (580) 745-2911 or the Mental Health Crisis Hotline at (800) 522-1090.
o Graduate Catalogs: Please see .
o Honesty and Plagiarism: This course seeks to empower students for independent learning, resourcefulness, clear thinking, and perception. All submitted work and activities should be genuine reflections of individual achievement from which the student should derive personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment. Plagiarism and cheating subvert these goals and will be treated according to the policy stated in the Student Handbook.
The instructor reserves the right to utilize electronic means to help prevent plagiarism. Students agree that by taking this course all assignments are subject to submission for textual similarity review to SafeAssign. Assignments submitted to SafeAssign will be included as source documents in SafeAssign’s restricted access database solely for detecting plagiarism in such documents.
Individuals in this course are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is both conducive to learning and is ethical. Obviously, cheating is neither conducive to learning nor ethical and will not be tolerated.
Academic honesty is expected always. All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own and only their own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the Instructor. The submission of another person’s work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course and may result in academic dismissal. To avoid plagiarism, do not “copy and paste” into any assignments without using quotations marks and citing in APA format the source of the material. Please review the following:
Statement of Principles. Academic honesty and ethical behavior are essential to existence and growth of an academic community. These principles are central concepts in the educational experience of the student taking courses in the School of Business. A School’s intellectual reputation rests on the development and adherence to the highest standards of intellectual ethics and honesty. A commitment to these standards by a student attending any course in the School of Business is an expectation and requirement for a passing grade. Any breach of the expectations of academic honesty and academic ethics will be considered unacceptable and will merit censure.
The breaches of academic honesty and ethical behavior includes cheating, plagiarism, and the unauthorized possession of exams, papers, computer applications or other class materials that have not been formally released by the Instructor. Academic dishonesty can be simply stated as misrepresenting another’s ideas and efforts as one’s own. These efforts may take the form of examinations, written assignments, computer applications, research or any other work product required of the student.
▪ Definitions of Violations.
A. Cheating—Cheating may be defined as using unauthorized materials or giving or receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination or other academic exercise. Examples may include:
--copying the work of another student during an examination OR other academic exercise (including computer exercises), or permitting another student to copy one’s work;
--taking an examination for another student, or allowing another student to take one’s examination;
--possessing unauthorized notes, study sheets or other materials during an examination or other academic exercise;
--falsifying or tampering with examination results; and
--completing, copying, or using the results of any other student’s computer assignments.
B. Plagiarism—Plagiarism may be defined as the use of another’s ideas or words without acknowledgement. Examples of plagiarism may include:
--failing to use quotation marks when quoting from a source;
--failing to document distinctive ideas from a source; and
--fabrication or inventing sources.
Since plagiarism has been a significant problem more information may be helpful. Plagiarism is the failure—intentional or unintentional—to give someone else credit for his/her words, ideas, or creative work. It can range from improperly documenting a source in a paper to downloading an entire paper from the Web and turning it in as your own work.
To help counter plagiarism your Instructor is using SafeAssign in BB.
C. Unauthorized Possession of Disposition of Academic Materials—Unauthorized possession or disposition of academic materials may include:
--selling or purchasing examinations or other academic work;
--taking another student’s academic work without permission;
--possessing examinations or other assignments not formally released by an Instructor;
and
--submitting the same paper for two different classes without specific authorization.
D. Sanctions—Breaches of academic honesty or academic ethics will result in disciplinary measures that may include:
--a failing grade for a particular assignment or examination;
--a failing grade for a particular course;
--suspension from the School of Business program at any level; and
--application from the School of Business to the Vice President for Student Affairs of the University for the offending student’s suspension for various lengths of time or permanent expulsion from the university.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do you give make-up exams? Make-up exams are only available for the mid-term exam and the final
exam and one weekly chapter exam (because of technical difficulties) and may be of a different format
than the regularly scheduled exam (e.g., a make-up essay exam may be given as opposed to a multiple-
choice regularly scheduled exam) and will be scheduled and taken at a time designated by the
Instructor. Make-up exams are only for those who were unable to take the earlier exams; it is not an
opportunity to try to improve a score on an earlier exam. Make-ups for a weekly exam and the mid-
term are available during the last week of the class. A make-up for a Final will be determined by the
Instructor but will generally be available two months after the course end date.
2. When exactly are assignments late? Assignments are due on the day (and time, if noted) indicated
in the syllabus. Assignments submitted later time or date will receive no credit or a substantial
penalty unless otherwise indicated in the syllabus.
3. Can I turn in handwritten assignments? Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments are expected
to be typed and, in the case of term papers, a hard copy as well as an electronic copy of student’s
work will be required.
4. Do you give extra credit work? No, not to individual students (no as in I will not give a student an
opportunity to write a term paper to help them improve their grade); however, extra credit projects
are sometimes given to the entire class and a student will have the opportunity to earn extra credit.
5. Are there excused absences? Certainly. University-sponsored activities, medically related absences,
and other family emergencies supported by appropriate written documentation are generally
approved. The instructor will personally review each situation. However, excused absences
will not entitle the student to obtain extra credit participation points nor extra credit for other projects
or exams given on absence days.
6. How about computer problems? Generally, not turning in assignments on time, not taking
exams within the time allocated, or other computer-related issues, will not be accepted as excuses and
the student will receive lesser points or no points. Please submit a BB Technical Support Request
(found on BB Login page [see Bb Technical Support Request] and on the page from the orientation
students were instructed to print) will generate an automatic time stamped email response as evidence
that the issue was reported. The Instructor is not obligated to believe unreported BB technical issues
that affect course performance.
7. Can students work ahead in this class? No. Much research suggests that spaced learning is better than massed learning for complex tasks like graduate work (see Noe, R. A. [2020]. Employee training & development [8th ed.]. New York: McGraw Hill Education, p. 182).
8. Are there any netiquette rules for this class? Yes, please following netiquette rules: .
9. How long should I expect to hear back about questions I have emailed or posted? As a general rule of thumb, 24 hours or less is the goal for this class.
10. You seem to be asking a lot of work for this class. Don’t you realize that most of us are working adults with families? Yes, I do ask for much from students in this class and realize that students in our course have many responsibilities but please realize that this class is a condensed version of a normal semester’s 16 weeks. I firmly believe that when the going gets tough the tough get going!
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Revised Date: January 5, 2020
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