UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA



UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

COGGIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COURSE SYLLABUS

Term: SUMMER, 2003

Course Number: MAN 6204 – Section 095

Sections: 5:40 – 7:50 PM Tuesdays/Thursdays – Room 1116

Course Title: Topics in Organization Management

Catalog Description A systematic approach to the design of structural components of organization for the

and Prerequisites: purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Emphasis on internal and external determinants of structure and on the impact of structure on behavior in the organization. Prerequisite: MAN 3025 or equivalent (MAN 5036)

Instructor: Dr. Cheryl Van Deusen

Classroom: Building 42, Room #1116

Office Hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:15-5:30, and by appointment

Phone: 1-386-428-2277 (Home) or (904) 620-2780 (office)

E-mail: cvandeus@unf.edu FAX: (904) 620-2782

Required Text: Baker, H. Eugene and Steven K. Paulson Experiential Exercises in Organization Theory and Design. . Mason, OH: South-Western College Publishing, 2004.

Champoux, Joseph E. and Richard L. Daft Topics in Organization Management. Mason, OH: South-Western College Publishing, 2002.

Course Content: Topics Units

Overview & History 1.5

Organizational Goals 1.0

Organizational Structure 2.0

Organizational Design 2.0

Environment 1.5

Technology 1.0

Size 1.0

Group Behavior 1.0

Individual Behavior 1.0

Organizational Ethics 1.0

International Organization 1.5

Essay Exams 1.5

Total 16.0

Grading Procedure: Participation 15%

Examinations 40%

Exercises 15%

Team Project 20%

Peer Evaluations 10%

Total 100%

The grading scale is as follows:

92-100% A

91-83 B

82-74 C

73-65 D

Below 65% F

Library Assignments: Literature Search for Case Analysis (APA format)

Written Communication

Requirements: Two written team case analyses are required along with firm analysis.

Oral Communication

Requirements: Interactive class participation is required to do well in this class.

Each team makes informal presentations that are non-graded, but feedback is provided. These are practice sessions for the final team project presentation. Experiential exercises are numerous!

Computer Applications: Blackboard is used. Read the student manual on login screen.

Presentations require Power Point

Internet applications of websites for company analysis

Exercises and assignments

International Coverage: The analysis of complexity of the International environment and

regional trade alliances (NAFTA, EU, MERCOSUR, etc.) are discussed.

Environmental Issues Covered: Green organizations are identified through your research.

Ethical Issues Covered: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (1977) – International Effects on US MNEs;

Academic Integrity: All exams are to be your own work; many of the in-class activities require contributing to a group effort. Students are expected to adhere to the "Academic Responsibilities of Members of the University Community" statement as provided in the Graduate Catalog and the "Academic Integrity Code as provided in the University of North Florida Student Handbook. In cases of academic integrity violations, faculty actions prescribed in these documents will be followed.

Disability: If you have a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires classroom accommodation or auxiliary aid(s), please inform the

professor of your needs during the first week of class so that appropriate action

may be taken.

Class Discussion

Exercises: Students review, analyze, and synthesize class materials. The team leads class discussions on their topics and exercises. Presentations should be creative and interesting. Students are encouraged to use a variety of presentation techniques and students should ensure they generate class involvement and discussion relevant to the topic on the syllabus for that evening as well as link the discussion to other topics discussed in class. These are requirements, but are not graded.

BLACKBOARD: This course utilizes technology at - you will be required to become proficient in order to take on-line exams, submit group cases analyses, and contribute discussion items for participation points. It is your responsibility to ensure that assignments and exams are properly submitted. Go to blackboard, log in and check under the assignments area.

Presentations: Teams are expected to develop presentations of a standard of quality found in a

professional business environment. Specifically, that means that the content is

well researched, the effort well organized among team members, and thoroughly

prepared in all aspects of the assignments. It is expected that the students will

minimize bias, develop critical perspectives, which analyze the topic in a cross-

cultural and global framework. Teams should be able to discuss various design

options, avoid prescriptive and unilateral "solutions" based on whims and

opinions. Support your statements and beliefs with factual data and case

illustrations. The oral presentation should be 15-20 minutes. Teams CAN NOT earn an A on any presentation if ANYONE uses notes during the presentation. An ‘A’ presentation is also interactive in nature. One-way discussions will NOT earn an A.

Team Member Evaluations

(Peer Reviews): To avoid the problem of having one or two people doing most of the work on your team, each of you will complete team performance appraisals that evaluate each team member’s performance. An average of the team member’s evaluations is used for the final grade. There will be mid (5%) and end of semester (5%) ratings with feedback provided so that you have an opportunity to improve.

Participation: Class discussions and case analyses are the focus of this course, and students

are expected to contribute actively. As such, attendance and adequate preparation are required. Excess absences will result in lowering your grade by at least a full letter grade. Clearly, you must attend class and be prepared for class in order to contribute to class discussions.

Exercises & Exams: The experiential exercises and impromptu assignments may require Internet and/or the application of analytical tools to assigned companies and industries; these may include financial analyses, portfolio analyses, issues identification, alternative generation, and recommendation proposals. Exams cover all textbook materials, handouts and class discussion of current organizational events.

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS: Students will analyze a firm, identify the key issues facing the firm and its position relative to its competitors in the industry. Working in teams of 3-5 members, students will conduct an analysis for a company, identify the key issues facing the firm and its position relative to its competitors in the industry There is a TEN page requirement for this assignment, which includes the cover sheet (if used), references, appendices, tables, etc. NO FOLDERS, just staple the pages in the upper left hand corner. Further, it is expected that each team will possess or develop the maturity to share the workload, coordinate their efforts, and work out any conflicts that may arise, as each team is expected to remain intact throughout the semester. Peer evaluations constitute10% of your total grade, based upon midpoint and end of semester peer ratings.

All written case and company analyses will be graded on the following criteria:

• Thoroughness of analysis (appropriate use of applicable tools, sources, concepts, and techniques)

• Writing clarity (focus, style, cohesion, mechanics)

• Organization (appropriate use of headings, integration of analysis)

• Professionalism (editing and adherence to style guide).

Note: When outside information is used in preparation of the analyses, such secondary information must be fully referenced in the written report (APA style). Also note: All written work must be submitted at the beginning of the class period in which it is due; late work will be penalized one letter grade per late day.

EMERGENT SCHEDULE: This information is provided as a general outline of the course. In actuality, the

content emerges based upon current events and class discussions. The above information is subject to change without written notice. Please inquire with the professor if you have any questions.

Tentative Schedule – updated 5/22/03

May 22-27 Overview of Course (Handouts); Organization Behavior Theory & The Historical Context

• Classical Theory (Chapter 1)

• Theory from the 1920s to 1950s (Chapter 14)

• Goal theory (Chapter 8)

May 29-June 3 Organization/Behavior Theory--Structural Elements

• Complexity (Pages 155-166)

• Combinations (Pages 167-172)

• Centralization and Formalization

• International and Overall Designs

June 5 Company Analysis - Data Collection – Primary & Secondary Sources

June 10-12 Organization/Behavior Theory--Structural Elements

• Complexity (Pages 155-166)

• Combinations (Pages 167-172)

• Centralization and Formalization (Handouts)

• International and Overall Designs (Handouts)

June 17-19 Organization/Behavior Theory--Contingency Elements

• Environment (Chapter 10)

• Technology (Chapter 11)

June 24 Organization/Behavior Theory--Contingency Elements

• Size (Chapter 12)

June 26 Exam One – no scheduled class

July 1-3 Organization/Behavior Theory--Group Elements

• Culture (Pages 235-243)

• Ethics (Pages 243-251)

• Conflict (Chapter 5)

July 8 Company Analysis - Data Collection – Primary & Secondary Sources

July 10 Exam Two – no scheduled class

July 15 Company Analysis - Data Collection – Primary & Secondary Sources

July 17-22 Organization/Behavior Theory--Individual Elements

• Personality (Chapter 2)

• Power (Chapter 7)

July 24-29 Presentations

July 31 Final Exam

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