Management Processes Theory
MANA 3319-004
Fall 2012
Instructor: Alankrita Pandey, PhD.
Office: Room 505, College of Business Administration
Tel no: 817 272 3537
Email id: ;
Home Page: http://management.uta.edu/Alankrita/alankrita.htm
Office hours: The first hour after class.
Preferred mode of communication: E-mail.
Class meetings:
Time: Monday and Wednesday 3:00pm -4:20 pm
Place: COBA 153
Course Content
This course introduces students to the concepts of management, provides a basis for further study in the management process, and prepares them for the future performance of managerial roles. The focus will be on understanding the theory and practice of management and how it relates to every area of business.
Student Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course
The student will be able to
1. define basic management terms without any external assistance accurately according to textbook definitions.
2. apply the various components of management processes to real life situations without any external assistance.
3. discuss the different forms of diversification, organizational structure and diversity present in workplaces.
4. explain various components of expectancy, leadership, motivation and leadership models.
5. apply theories of management learnt in class to real-life business examples.
Required Materials:
Title: Management: Leading & Collaborating in the Competitive World (10th edition)
Authors: Thomas Bateman & Scott Snell
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
You are expected to read assigned materials prior to the class and be prepared for discussions and exercises. It is to your advantage to stay current with readings and assignments. A variety of learning tools will be used to develop and enhance your understanding of the subject matter, including: experiential exercises, small group activities, videos, case analyses, current events, and class discussions.
Blackboard usage
Course Materials including and not limited to powerpoint slides, exam reviews, notes, practice questions and readings will be uploaded on Blackboard. Blackboard Discussion boards will be used to clarify points made in class or post extra material which you may be tested on. Blackboard will also be used to post your grades.
Please ensure you have access to Blackboard through the semester. You should be able to login to Blackboard (https://elearn.uta.edu/webapps/login/) using your UTA login and id. In case you are unable to do so, please work with OIT to solve any technical issues. As your instructor, I am unqualified to solve technical login or access problems, much as I would like to.
Technical problems will not be considered as legitimate excuses for failure to complete work on time.
Course Assignments
While the textbook will give you a theoretical understanding of management, it is also important to gain a practical knowledge of the topic. The assignments of the course are designed to give you this practical feel as well.
Managerial Skills Paper: This assignment helps you examine your potential as a future manager. A series of self-assessment quizzes has been uploaded on blackboard. These will help you assess your managerial, leadership, communication and other capabilities. I would advise you to take these quizzes as they are listed in the syllabus. The scores on the quizzes are purely to help you understand where you are and will be kept confidential. At the end of the semester, you will be required to write a 2 or 3 page original paper on your various managerial skills based on these scores. The format for writing the paper is provided on Blackboard.
Management-in-the-News Assignment: This assignment enables you to relate what you learn in class to the greater macro-environment. You are required to find one News article (not an opinion piece) in a popular, mainstream newspaper (The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, The Dallas Morning News etc.) that deals with one of the topics we discuss in the class. Please submit a copy of the article, and write a 2 or 3 page original paper on the concept it represents and how it represents that concept.
Examinations
There will be four examinations to assess your comprehension of the course, the dates of which are on your schedule. They may include Multiple Choice Questions AND Short Answers from the book, lectures, cases and anything that may be discussed in the classroom.
Exams in this class will be fairly difficult and detailed and material from the book that is not covered in lecture will be included. If you wish to receive high grades on the exams you will need to attend class (and learn) and read the book carefully so that you can remember what you read. For most students this will involve taking substantial time to read and outline the chapters, not just skimming the chapter
Your total exam grade will be calculated as the best 3 of the 4.
In case you are unable to take one examination, your grades will be calculated based on the total of the other three.
In case you miss more than one exam, your exam total will be the total of the exams you do take.
Grading Policy
Exam 1- 50 points
Exam 2-50 points
Exam 3- 50 points
Exam 4- 50 points
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Exam total (Best of 3 out of 4): 150
HRM-in-the-news: 20 points
Managerial Skills paper: 20 points
Participation and Attendance: 10 points
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Total Possible points: 200 points
Grades are as follows:
180 and above A
160-179 B
140-159 C
120-139 D
Lower than 120 F
Students are expected to keep track of their performance throughout the semester and seek guidance the instructor and other relevant sources if their performance drops below satisfactory levels.
If you are concerned about your grade in this class, the best way to deal with it to study consistently through the semester and prepare thoroughly for exams. Grades are based solely on points earned on tests and in classes.
Grades are non-negotiable. Grades will not be adjusted once they are posted.
IMPORTANT
Please turn off cell phones and pagers before class. Please do not read newspapers or other course materials, text message or use your computer for e-mailing, instant messaging, games, or other non-course activities. The instructor reserves the right to dismiss you from the class in case you are found engaging in non-class activities during class.
Grievance Procedure.
If you wish to challenge a specific answer in an exam, you must use this Grievance Procedure. You must present your case to me in writing with the following information (a) Student name (b) Question or item number (c) Your chosen answer (d) The basis to support your alternative, such as text pages, with clear rationale. I will review any grievances and will make a judgment about whether additional points will be awarded for the item in question.
Attendance
You are required to attend every class. To record this, attendance will be recorded two times in each class- at the beginning and the end of the class. It is your responsibility to ensure that you sign both attendance sheets as they are passed through the class. Missing class or leaving early without notice will cause you to lose points proportional to the number of classes missed.
Attendance will not be recorded retroactively.
If there is a compelling reason to miss class or leave early, please clear it with me before hand- providing doctor’s notes or other documented proof.
Participation Policy
You are expected to actively participate in every class. Your views and opinions on various topics are essential because they enrich the class experience for you, your peers and the instructor. The classroom is an environment where you can express these views. Please be courteous and show proper respect to the instructor and your peers. You may disagree with some views, however, you may NOT make personal remarks or attacks at anyone in the classroom, verbally or through email.
Research Requirement
Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Management frequently conduct research which requires the participation of students in the College. During this semester, students in Mana 2302, Mana 3318, and MANA 3319 must complete a research requirement.
This research requirement may be completed by participating as subjects in one experiment sponsored by a faculty member in the Department of Management. If a student does not wish to participate as a subject in an experiment, he may write a brief review of two articles in a management-type journal. The written report should be approximately four pages in length.
Failure to complete the course research requirement by either participation in one research experiment or completion of the article review will result in a grade of incomplete until one of the options is completed. For student where this course is a perquisite for upper level COBA courses enrolled in these courses may be delayed until a grade is received in either MANA 2302, MANA 3318 or MANA 3319.
Drop Policy
Students may drop or swap (adding and dropping a class concurrently) classes through self-service in MyMav from the beginning of the registration period through the late registration period. After the late registration period, students must see their academic advisor to drop a class or withdraw. Undeclared students must see an advisor in the University Advising Center. Drops can continue through a point two-thirds of the way through the term or session. It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw if they do not plan to attend after registering.Students will not be automatically dropped for non-attendance. Repayment of certain types of financial aid administered through the University may be required as the result of dropping classes or withdrawing. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (http://wweb.uta.edu/ses/fao).
Americans With Disabilities Act
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 93112 -- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation entitled Americans With Disabilities Act - (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.
As faculty members, we are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodation" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Your responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.
Student Support Services Available
The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. If you require assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.
Academic Dishonesty
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.
All students enrolled in this course are expected to adhere to the UT Arlington Honor Code:
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington’s tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence.
I promise that I will submit only work that I personally create or contribute to group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code.
Electronic Communication
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Student Feedback Survey
At the end of each term, students enrolled in classes categorized as lecture, seminar, or laboratory shall be directed to complete a Student Feedback Survey (SFS). Instructions on how to access the SFS for this course will be sent directly to each student through MavMail approximately 10 days before the end of the term. Each student’s feedback enters the SFS database anonymously and is aggregated with that of other students enrolled in the course. UT Arlington’s effort to solicit, gather, tabulate, and publish student feedback is required by state law; students are strongly urged to participate. For more information, visithttp://www.uta.edu/sfs.
Final Review Week
A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this weekunless specified in the class syllabus. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. During this week, classes are held as scheduled. In addition, instructors are not required to limit content to topics that have been previously covered; they may introduce new concepts as appropriate.
Class Schedule
(suggested)
Aug 27 / Introduction
Chapter 1
Management and Performing / Pg. 29-32 Experiential exercise 1.1
Aug 29-Sep 5 / Chapter 2
The External and Internal Environments / Pg. 81-82 Experiential exercise 2.2
Sep 10-12 / Chapter 3
Managerial decision Making / Decision Making Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Sep 17-19 / Chapter 4
Planning and Strategic Management / Planning Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Sep 24 / Exam 1
Sep 26-Oct 1 / Chapter 5
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility / Pg. 192-193 Experiential Exercise 5.1
Oct 3 / Chapter 6
International Management / International Management Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Oct 8-10 / Chapter 7
Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurship Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Oct 10-15 / Chapter 8-9
Organization Structure and Agility / Pg. 346 Experiential Exercise 9.1
Oct 15 / Exam 2
Oct 17-22 / Chapter 10
Human Resource Management / HRM Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Oct 24 / Chapter 11
Managing the Diverse workforce / Diversity Awareness Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Oct 29-Nov 5 / Chapter 12
Leadership / Pg. 463-464 Experiential Exercise 12.2
Nov 7-12 / Chapter 13
Motivating for Performance / Pg. 497 Experiential Exercise 13.1
Nov 14 / Exam 3
Nov 19-21 / Chapter 14
Teamwork / Teamwork Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Nov 21-26 / Chapter 15
Communicating / Learning Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Nov 26-28 / Chapter 16
Managerial control / Control Exercise
(On Blackboard)
Dec 3 / Managerial Skills Paper due
Management-in-the-News Paper due
Dec 10 / Exam 4
As the instructor for this course, I reserve the right to adjust this schedule in any way that serves the educational needs of the students enrolled in this course.