COURSE:                                            MGMT 3013V-001

ZAP #:                                                 1481, 1482

DAY & TIME:                                   Mon  7:30pm – 9:45pm

INSTRUCTOR:                                  Dr. Bert Tollison

OFFICE LOCATION:                       HH 106

OFFICE HOURS:                              Monday thru Friday  8:00 – 5:00

PHONE #: (914) 343-7507                            E-MAIL: btollison@rsu.edu                               

I.            COURSE PREREQUISITE:     None

II.            COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  This course is a study of management principles, theory and techniques of analysis with emphasis on the application of business ethics, decision making techniques, interpersonal relations, production and current management practices within and among organizations both nationally and internationally.   3 credit hours.                   

III.       NEXT COURSE:

This course is not a prerequisite for another course.

IV.       TEXT AND MATERIAL:

Robbins, Stephen P. and Mary Coulter, (2007). Management, (9^th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-225773-4.

Required Supplies:  All supplies commensurate with a lecture and discussion type class.

V.            COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the student will:

1.     Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and functions of management to include the history and the present day application of these principles and functions.
   

2.    Demonstrate an understanding of organizations, how they are formed, how they are structured and designed, how they function, how they establish a culture and how people work within them 
    

3. Be able to analyze and present rational views of organizational responsibility and managerial ethics.
   

4.  Demonstrate the ability to properly use the decision making tools and theories to properly analyze and solve complex problems.
    

5.  Demonstrate an understanding of strategic and organizational planning and how to use the proper planning tools and how to sequence the planning steps.
   

6.  Demonstrate an understanding of human resources to include the diverse areas of recruitment, selections, training, career development, compensations and benefits, and the many current issues facing human resource specialists.
   

7.  Demonstrate an understanding of how today’s managers are managing change and innovation in the highly evolving, technological, and diverse environment.
   

8.  Demonstrate an understanding of human behavior both as an individual such as how each person learns as well as how people behave collectively as members of a team or organization.
   

9.   Demonstrate an understanding of groups and teams and the advantages as well as disadvantages of group decision making.
   

10.  Demonstrate an understanding of how managers motivate employees to include motivation theories and practical application of the theories.
    

11.   Demonstrate an understanding of leadership to include the different theories of leadership, the application of the theories, the difference between management and leadership, and how the roles of managers is changing to roles of leaders.
     

12.   Demonstrate an understanding of operations management to include production and productivity, the transformation process, customer-driven operations and the quality movement in production /operations management.

III.            TEACHING METHODS:

The teaching methods to be used are traditional lectures, class discussions, guest speakers, and the use of the Internet.  The teaching text will be applied through assignments and extensive in-class or online application work.

VII.            EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

Evaluation will be in two components: 1)  Three course exams, and 2)  term paper:

Exams-   There will be three exams administered during the semester.  Exam questions will be multiple choice, fill in the blank, short essay and/or long essay.  Exams will be announced ahead of time.  A test review will occur before each exam. 

Research Paper-  A research paper will be required to complete the course.  The paper will be 4 - 6 double-spaced typed pages with a bibliography, table of contents, and a cover page.  The paper will be organized according to the APA style.  Margins will be no wider than 1 ½ inches.  Each student will select a topic in the area of Management.  Materials in our library should be helpful in selecting a topic.  Each student will present his/her topic to the instructor prior to the 2^nd exam for approval.  No reference list may be used that was published prior to 2005 without prior approval from the instructor.  The tentative due date for the paper is two weeks prior to finals week with the specific date to be announced. 

   Please keep track of your grades and your accumulated score as we progress through the semester. The grading scale (unless the number of assignments change) and basis for student evaluation is stated in next section.

VIII.            GRADING:

Tests will be announced ahead of time.  You are expected to take tests on the day announced.  If you have to miss because of illness or some other situation that we have discussed ahead of time, arrangements to make up the missed exam must be made prior to the end of the following week./

Assignments turned in from your daily work will be graded and returned as quickly as possible. 

The weight of each evaluation component and grading scale are:

Weight:

Term exams (3 at 150 pts ea)                          450

Term Paper                                                     150

Total:                                                              600

Grading Scale:

            A = 90% and above                            540 - 600

            B = 80 - 89%                                      480 - 539

            C = 70 - 79%                                      420 - 479

            D = 60 - 69%                                      360 – 429

            F = less than 60%                                less than 360

IX.            ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:

It is the responsibility of each student to attend class.  Although no points will be deducted for absences;  exams cannot be made up unless arrangements are made prior to the exam.

X.       ADA STATEMENT:

Americans with Disabilities Act

Rogers State University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to educational programs and services.  Any student who has a disability that he or she believes will require some form of academic accommodation must inform the professor of such need during or immediately following the first class attended.  Before any educational accommodation can be provided, it is the responsibility of each student to prove eligibility for assistance by registering for services through Student Affairs. Students needing more information about Student Disability Services should contact:  

Director of Student Development

Rogers State University

1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd.

Claremore, OK 74017

918-343-7579

XI.            ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Academic Misconduct

Students are expected to follow university policies as put forth in the institution’s Student Code of Responsibilities and Conduct.  In accordance with Title 12 of The Student Code (page 11), instances of alleged academic misconduct will follow the policies and procedures as described in Title 12.  As a general rule, Faculty at Rogers State University have the responsibility of enforcing the academic code.  Therefore, if academic misconduct is suspected, I will submit a letter of alleged academic misconduct to the Office of Student Affairs.

Non-academic misconduct

In order to maintain an effective learning environment, students are expected to fully comply with The Student Code.  Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.  It is the responsibility of each student to read and become familiar with the policies of The Student Code.

XII.            CLOSURE:

The schedule and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

 XIII.            ASSESSMENT:

In the normal course of activities student input will be gathered concerning many aspects of the class.  Student perception, performance and satisfaction will be solicited, systematically gathered and studied to improvement of the class and our programs.  These assessments will be in the context of the learning objectives of the class as well as the mission of the Department, the School and the University.