Prerequisite: Economics 190 and Junior standing.
Course Syllabus and Schedule
Faculty Information
Professor: Joan M. Sylvester, MBA
E-mail Address: joanmsylvester@yahoo.com
Phone: 630-248-0144
Office Hours: Before class or by appointment
MANAGEMENT by Stephen P. Robbins and Mary Coulter, Ninth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall ISBN 0-13-225773-4.
MANAGEMENT (BAD 345) is an introduction both to management theories and applications. We will highlight traditional management activities and issues then integrate these topics into today’s organizations in the following areas;
Globalization Information Technology
Diversity Leadership
Ethics Innovation
Social Responsibility Efficiencies
Customer Service Employee Engagement
Downsizing Re-structuring
01 September NO CLASS LABOR DAY
08 September Chapter 1 Intro to Mgmt. and Organizations
Chapter 2 Mgmt. Yesterday and Today
15 September Chapter 3 Culture and Environment
22 September Chapter 4 Global Environment
29 September Chapter 5 Social Responsibility and Ethics
06 October Chapter 6 Decision Making
13 October Chapter 8 Strategic Management
20 October Chapter 7 Foundations of Planning
Chapter 9 Planning Tools and Techniques
27 October Chapter 10 Organizational Structure and Design
03 November Chapter 11 Communication and IT
10 November Chapter 12 Human Resource Management
17 November Chapter 13 Managing Change and Innovation
24 November Chapter 14 Understanding Behaviors
Chapter 16 Motivating Employees
01 December Chapter 15 Understanding Groups and Teams
Chapter 17 Leadership
08 December Final Exam
The fundamental activity to succeed in the course will be participation and class attendance. The ability to integrate YOUR OWN LEADERSHIP STYLE and the appropriate strategies will play an important part in the development of this course. These factors will create a strong foundation for your success in this class and in the business world.
05 points ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED (Professor must be notified prior to missing a class.)
10 points CLASS PARTICIPATION
20 points MANAGEMENT IN THE NEWS This will consist of four (4) current articles from newspapers, magazines, internet, intranet, and lectures etc. You will analyze the article in a one (1) page typewritten summary. Hard copy of the article must be attached. This article will be presented individually to the class in a professional manner. Specific Management topics for the articles will be given at a later date. Each article summary and presentation is worth 5 points.
50 points CHAPTER CASE APPLICATIONS Each chapter has a Case Application that will be completed individually or in small groups and be presented to the class in a professional manner. This assignment will include both written and oral communication skills and will be delivered on a weekly basis. Each chapter case application is worth 3 points.
15 points Final Exam
GRADING
Final grades are based on a standard 100 point scale.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60
Syllabus will be reviewed on the first day of class, at that time changes may be made.