UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO SYLLABUS FALL 2015 COURSE: MGT 375 - Management Development FACULTY MEMBER: Dr. Michael A. Beitler (pronounced Bite-ler) OFFICE: 375 Bryan Building OFFICE HOURS: by appointment E-MAIL: mike@mikebeitler.com (write MGT 375 in the subject line) WEBSITE: www.mikebeitler.com Attendance of the First Class is Required The Bryan School has an attendance policy that says if you are enrolled and do not attend the first class you will be dropped to make room for students on the waiting list. REQUIRED MATERIALS Whetten, David & Cameron, Kim (2016). Developing Management Skills, Ninth Edition. Pearson. NOTE: You will need to buy the access code; all of the assessments you will be taking are on a Pearson special website. COURSE OBJECTIVES To provide students with the basic skills necessary to succeed as managers in organizations. Emphasis is on application (assessment and skill development) rather than cognitive knowledge. CATALOG DESCRIPTION Practical application of management theory. Processes for performing the basic management functions of decision making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Application of the processes to management cases.
MGT 375 Student Outcomes 1. The student will list and explain the meaning of each of the dimensions of management self-assessment. 2. The student will explain the basic causes of work stress and will enumerate the methods of stress reduction. 3. The student will identify the stages of group development and explain the managerial responses appropriate to each stage. 4. Explaining different styles of conflict resolution and negotiation techniques and demonstrate how to use them. 5. Provide an example of an ethical issue pertinent to management today. 6. The student will explain how to foster creativity in himself/herself and in subordinates. 7. The student will explain and demonstrate effective interviewing techniques. 8. The student will explain and demonstrate how to run an effective meeting. Academic Honor Code Academic honesty is central to UNCG's mission and necessary to its vision as a "student-centered university, linking the Piedmont Triad to the world through learning, discovery, and service." Make sure you understand and adhere to the principles of the University's Honor Policy as described in the Student Handbook and accept your responsibilities as students. UNCG Disruptive Behavior Policy The instructor may withdraw a student from a course for behavior that is deemed by the instructor to be disruptive to the class. The grade assigned will be W if the behavior occurs before the deadline for dropping a course without academic penalty, and the instructor has the option of giving a W or a WF if the behavior occurs after the deadline. 2
MGT 317 Inappropriate/Disruptive Behavior No laptops, cell phones, headphones, or electronic devices are permitted. No student may sit in a seat other than the one assigned. Any student entering the class late more than twice will be dropped from the course. Any behavior that is inappropriate for a business meeting will not be permitted in this class. Any student who violates these behavior rules will be dropped from the course. Attendance Unlike some other courses, attendance is essential in this course. The maximum number of unexcused absences is three. A student will be dropped from the course after three unexcused absences. Arriving late to class counts as an absence. GRADING A 93-100 A- 90-92 B+ 88-89 B 80-87 C 70-79 D 60-69 F below 60 1. Assessments/Assignments 30% 2. Contribution to the Class 10% 3. Two Exams 60% 3 100%
NOTE: A) Students must take all tests with the class. Make-up tests are extremely difficult. B) No extra credit assignments will be accepted. GRADING 1.Assessments & Assignments (30%) This is an application course. It is critical that the student complete the assessments on time. Success in this course is not based on memorizing declarative knowledge, but in the application of the knowledge acquired. 2. Contribution to the Class (10%) The class will include not only lectures, but also group discussions and experiential exercises. Participation is essential for the class to be effective, so professional attitude and participation is a substantial percentage of the final grade. These points are not only available for extroverts. In addition to contributing to class discussions, students should send the instructor links to articles, websites, YouTube videos that are relevant to the course. Students will be expected to conduct themselves as professionals. Professionals are expected to be prepared for meetings (classes) and to actively contribute to the issues at hand. It is the student's responsibility to be prepared for class and to be ready to contribute to discussions. NOTE: If the student misses a class, the student is responsible for contacting another class member about assignments or materials that were missed. 3. Exams (2) (60%) Two exams (each worth 30% of the final grade) will be given during the semester. The mid-term exam will cover the material from the first half of the semester. The final exam will cover all of the material in the course. 4
Students arriving later than 15 minutes after the beginning of an exam will not be permitted to take the exam--they will receive a grade of zero for that particular exam. Tests turned in without a name are penalized ten points. Make-up exams will only be given in cases of medical emergencies or deaths in the family (documentation must be provided before the make-up exam is taken.) AGENDA Class Introductions & Textbook Preface & Introduction Chapter 1 Self Awareness Chapter 3 Problem Solving Chapter 4 Communicating Supportively Chapter 5 Power & Influence Chapter 6 Motivating Others Mid-Term Exam (October 6) Chapter 7 Managing Conflict Chapter 8 Empowering & Engaging Others Chapter 9 Teams & Teamwork Chapter 10 Leading Change Appendix C Conducting Meetings Chapter 2 - Stress Final Exam (Saturday, December 5, 3:30pm) Note: Instructor may change dates or order of topics. 5
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CODE & FACULTY/STUDENT GUIDELINES Students are expected to uphold and abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Code in all matters pertaining to this course. Violations of the Code will be pursued in accordance with the code. All written work submitted should include the UNCG Code statement written out ( I have abided by the UNCG Academic Integrity Code in completing all aspects of this work. ) followed by your signature, indicating that you have abided by the Academic Integrity Code. This pledge will also indicate that you have not used information, materials, or papers prepared by or given by any other individual. For detailed information concerning the academic integrity code, visit: http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/complete/ For information concerning the Bryan School Faculty Student Guidelines, explore the following website: http://www.uncg,edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines_sp07.pdf 6