MANA 3311



THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fall 2017

|COURSE NUMBER: |MANA 3311.001 and .002 |

|COURSE TITLE: |Fundamentals of Management |

|INSTRUCTOR: |Dr. Marilyn Young     |

COURSE DESCRIPTION: An understanding of the management history and functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The role of a manager is examined in promoting change, providing effective leadership, motivation, team building, communication, and decision making.

PREREQUISITE:   None

REQUIRED TEXT: Organizational Behavior, 16 or 17th editions.

Stephen P. Robbins and Timothy P. Judge, Prentice Hall, 2014.  

CLASS MEETING:  Tuesday/Thursday

(MANA 3311.001 at 12:30-12:20)

(MANA 3311.002 at 2:00 - 3:20)

CORE VALUES

1. PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY

2. TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE

3. GLOBAL AWARENESS

4. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

5. ETHICAL COURAGE

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

|Understand management history, concepts, and the functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. |

|Explain organizational culture and its impact on managing people. |

|Compare and contrast different organizational designs and structures. |

|Recognize the role of management in communication and motivation in organizations. |

|Interpret and analyze leadership theory as related to individual, group, and team behavior. |

|Explain the role of management in promoting change, diversity, globalization, and ethics in decision making. |

TEACHING METHOD:

• Class lecture

• Discussion

• Case studies

• Team activities

• PowerPoint slides

• Videos/

• Assignments

• Multiple choice exams (3)

OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

|WEB SITE: | |

|OFFICE: |Business 113 |

|FAX : |(903) 566-7372 |

|EMAIL: |myoung@uttyler.edu (Place .002 or .002 in subject line |

|OFFICE HOURS: |Tues. & Thurs.: 12:20 - 2:00--Feel free to come by. |

Withdrawal: April 1 – Last date to withdraw. -17.pdf

|ASSIGNMENTS: Go to side bar, Assignment to submit on Canvas |Pts. |Due Date |

|.FORMAT on all assignments: (2 points deducted for incorrect format) | | |

|Microsoft Word. | | |

|Title and your name at top. | | |

|Single-spaced. | | |

|1" margins--full justification, right margin aligned/even. | | |

|12 pt. Times Roman font. | | |

|Double space between paragraphs. | | |

|Approximately one page. | | |

|EXAMS |300 | |

|Two exams and one final exam multiple choice (100 pts. each). Exams will be online within a 2-hour time frame. The test will be opened | | |

|on due date from 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. and will be graded and posted immediately. The answers will be available after all students | | |

|have finished the exam—just go to Grades and click on your score. Go into Lockdown Browser first. | | |

|Respondus Lockdown Browser will be used. Please install. | | |

|Hybrid Quizzes (Quiz 1, Quiz 2, Quiz 3, and Quiz 4)—Each quiz 5 multiple choice= 5 points. |20 | |

|1. Myers Briggs Test | |Jan. 30 |

|a. Take the Myers Briggs Temperament test online. | | |

|Once you have your four top letters; i.e. ENTJ (16 possibilities), you may do an Internet search | | |

|and just key in the 4 letters and read about your personality. Much of the information comes | | |

|from the book, Please Understand Me, which is at the circulation desk at UT Tyler. | | |

|Here is another site once you know your two letters: | | |

|Artisan (SP)  | | |

|Rational (NT) | | |

|Idealist (NF)   | | |

|Guardian (SJ) | | |

|Submit: A one-page summary of your personality type with agreement/or disagreement. | | |

|  See example under Assignments. | | |

|2. Book summary: |10 |Feb. 27 |

|Submit: After reading a popular, interesting, and current management book and submit to me a short summary | | |

|of the important ideas you have read.  It is not a book review--which sounds like the book cover. | | |

|See approved books in Canvas/Assignments/Book Summary. | | |

|If your desired book is not on the list, email me for approval. | | |

|See example under Assignments. | | |

|3. Organization Summary: |10 |March 20 |

|Choose an organization you admire or would like to do an internship or work for.  Use any organization--profit or not-for-profit.  Then | | |

|submit to me a one-page summary of about the company.  You could mention the history, organizational culture, human resource policies, or| | |

|anything you feel is important. Use the company’s site with its mission, history, and organizational culture. Here are possible sites. | | |

| Be creative. | | |

|Submit:  One-page typed summary.  Put your organization and then your name at the top.  Place sources and/or websites at the bottom. | | |

|  See example under Assignments: Organization for Internship.docx | | |

| 4. Movie and Concepts:  |10 |April 24 |

|Analyze any movie of your choice containing managing people or fundamental concepts. | | |

|Use a real movie; i.e., Remember the Titans, Apollo 13, or even a Disney movie. | | |

|Submit: A typed summary with 3 (three) concepts (in bold)—then define and discuss the management concepts, theory, hypothesis, etc.   | | |

|Examples under Canvas/Assignments/Movie Assignment | | |

| Total   |360 | |

|Tues./Thur. |Topics and Assignments (Dates may be adjusted) Yellow highlighted Hybrid No class |

| |Phase 1 |

|Jan. 16 |Organization of Class and History of Management |

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|Jan. 18 |Chapter 1: What Is Organizational Behavior—History of Management |

| |Functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling) |

| |Student Information Form Due. |

|Jan. 23 |Chapter 2:  Diversity in Organizations |

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|Jan. 25 |Chapter 3:  Attitudes and Job Satisfaction Hybrid--No Class |

| |Quiz 1: Open Jan. 25 multiple attempts. LockDown Browser not needed. |

| |Chapter 3 Presentation and Videos--Go to Canvas/Modules/Chapter 3 |

|Jan. 30 |Chapter 5:  Personality and Values |

| |Due: Myers Briggs summary: Jan. 30 by 11:59 p.m. |

| |View: Myers Briggs Presentation |

|Feb. 1 |Chapter 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making Hybrid--No Class |

| |Quiz 2 Open Feb. 1 (multiple attempts) LockDown Browser not needed. |

|Feb. 6 |Chapter 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making Planning Discussion |

| |Bonus Test—Open Feb. 6 at 8 a.m. and closes Feb. 8 (7 points multiple choice & fill in the blank) |

|Feb. 8 |Motivational Concepts-- Hybrid--No Class |

|Feb. 13 |Chapter 7: Motivation Concepts |

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|Feb. 15 |1st Exam (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7) |

| |Hybrid--No Class--Exam opens at 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. one day only! |

| |Phase 2 |

|Feb. 20 |Chapter 8:  Motivation:  From Concept to Applications |

|Feb. 22 |Chapter 9: Foundations of Group Behavior Hybrid--No Class |

|Feb. 27 |Chapter 9:  Foundations of Group Behavior |

| |Quiz 3—Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-11:59 multiple attempts. No lockdown browser needed. |

| |Due: Book Summary: March 6 by 11:59 p.m. |

|March 1 |Chapter 10: Understanding Work Teams Hybrid--No Class |

|March 6 |Chapter 11: Communication |

|March 8 |Chapter 11: Communication Hybrid--No Class |

|March 12-16 |Spring Break |

|March 20 |Chapter 12: Leadership |

| |Due: Organization Summary: April 5 by 11:59 p.m. |

|March 22 |Chapter 12: Leadership Hybrid No Class |

|March 27 |Chapter 13: Power and Politics |

| |Bonus Test (Multiple choice and fill in the blank) —March 27 Opens at 8 a.m. and closes March 29 at 11:59 p.m. |

|March 29 |Chapter 13: Power and Politics Hybrid No Class |

|April 3 |2nd Exam (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13) |

| |Open 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Open one day only-- Hybrid No Class |

| |Phase 3 |

|April 5 |Chapter 4: Emotions and Moods   |

|April 10 |Chapter 14: Conflict & Negotiation  |

|April 12 |Chapter 15: Foundations of Organizational Structure-- Hybrid No Class |

| |Quiz 4 (April 12 from 8 a.m. and closes at 11:59 p.m. multiple attempts) |

| |LockDown Browser not needed. |

|April 17 |Chapter 15:  Foundations of Organization Structure |

|April 19 | |

| |Chapter 16: Organizational Culture-- Hybrid No Class |

|April 24 |Chapter 16: Organizational Culture Due: Movie Summary Due: April 24 by 11:p.m. |

|April 26 |Chapter 18:  Organizational Change and Stress Management |

|Tues., May 1 (8:00 a.m.)|Final Exam (Chapters 4, 14, 15, 16 & 18 plus selected tapes) Skip Ch. 17. |

|–Thus., May 3 (11:59 |Hybrid No Class. The final will be opened 3 days. |

|p.m.) | |

We will see clips of some of these:

|TAPES/DVDs |Max and Max |

|Abilene Paradox (Group Effectiveness) |Non Verbal Communication |

|Dealing with Conflict |One Minute Manager |

|Encouraging the Heart (Leadership) |Power of Listening |

|Dealing with Conflict |Positive Disciplining |

|Emotional Intelligence |Productivity and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy |

|Even Eagles Need a Push |Resolving Conflicts |

|Ethics for Everyone |Self-Managing Teams |

|Fairer Sex--Gender Discrimination |Harold Schultz on Starbucks Coffee* |

|Five Questions a Leader Must Ask |Take Charge of Change |

|FISH/Fish Sticks |Time Management |

|Flight of the Buffalo |Whale Done |

|Fun is Good |Working with you is Killing Me |

|Generations: MEET for Respect |Talking 9 to 5 (Men/Women communication differences) |

|Groupthink |Would I Inspire Me |

|He Says/ She Says--Communication |Managing Diversity |

|In Search of Excellence |Leaders of Character: West Point |

|It's So Simple—Southwest Airlines | |

EVALUATION AND GRADE POLICY:

|Percent of Total (360) |Grade |

|324-360 |A  (90%) |

|288-323 |B  (80%) |

|252-287 |C  (70%) |

|216-251 |D  (60%) |

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