WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY – PARKERSBURG

Division of Business and Economics

MGMT 320 – Principles of Management–T/Th 2-3:15 PM, Room 1330

Course Syllabus – Spring 2014

Prerequisites:GBUS 101 – Introduction to Business

Instructor:Dr. Larry Muller, Assistant ProfessorEmail:

Office Number:1012-D Office:304-424-8000 Ext 451 Cell:email forwards to my cell

To speak with me by telephone email your number and I will contact you.

Office Hours:Tuesday11:00 to 2:00

Thursday11:00 to 2:00; 3:30 to 6:30

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Principles of Management includes the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling for organizations in the global environment. Ethics, diversity, technology, future trends, and practical application of principles are included.

This course serves as the prerequisite for all but one of the upper level courses in management. That said, it is imperative you understand the concepts presented in this course and have some basic understanding on how to implement them. The course is designed for the work environment, but you will also find the concepts taught applicable to your personal life. If you think about it, how will you manage others if you cannot first manage yourself?

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Understand,appreciate, and incorporate the 7 Habits presented in the Dr. Stephen Covey book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Define the term management and all that it entails
  • Appreciate managements history
  • Develop communication skills, especially listening
  • Introduce decision-making skills
  • Begin incorporating godly ethics, social responsibility, & legal understanding into your daily life
  • Broaden your understanding of the global world (and its economy) in which we live & work
  • Learn the basics of planning (goals, objectives, tactics)
  • Explain the importance of the organizing function
  • Differentiate between the various types of organizational structures utilized by business & industry
  • Understand the power of work groups and teams; both formal & informal
  • Delineate between job analysis, job description, & job specification and appreciate all three
  • Know the difference between training & developing and how a portfolio can help assess your learning
  • Create environments that help your employees become motivated to accomplish corporate goals
  • Develop leadership skills utilizing various sources of power
  • Manage conflict and stress
  • Learn the steps necessary for implementing successful change in a variety of cultural settings
  • Explain why management control is necessary
  • Understand and appreciateappraising and rewarding employee performance
  • Gain an appreciation for knowing and understanding operations management and planning
  • Know about and be able to implement quality control systems into your organizations operation

REQUIREDand SUGGESTED TEXT:

Management; Skills and Application,Rue, Ibrahim, Byars,14thEdition, McGraw Hill Publishers, ISBN 978-0-07-802911-0(Required)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effect People, Covey, Free Press, ISBN 0-7432-7245-5(Required)

EVALUATION:

The course grade will be based on the following components:

  1. Twenty (20) Homework Assignments 0 points Assessed through quizzes
  2. Twenty (20) Homework quizzes 300 pointsSame day HW is due
  3. Four (4) Semester Exams 400 pointsCh 1-4 / 7-12 / 13-16 / 17-20
  4. Final Exam 100 pointsTuesday, May 6th at 1:00 PM
  5. Reflection Papers – 7 Habits 150 pointsAs assigned
  6. Presentation/Talk – 7 Habits 50 pointsLast class session

Total points possible1000 points

ASSESSMENT:

900 – 100 points = A800 – 899 points = B700 – 799 points = C

600 – 699 points = DBelow 599 points = F

EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS:

Homework Assignments

The instructor will assign twenty (20) homework assignments (0 points each).The assessment of these assignments we be done via your homework quizzes.

Homework Quizzes

Every class period that has a Homework Assignment due will begin with short quiz (15 points each). This is to encourage completion of the readings, homework and preparation for class.

FourSemester Exams

The instructor chooses to administer four (4) semester exams. The first exam will cover Chapters 1 to4; the second exam Chapters 7 to12 and Intro to Habit3; the third exam Chapters 13 to 16 and Transition to Conclusion; the fourth exam Chapters 17 to 20. The exams are 100 points each. Your homework assignments, quizzes, student outlines, and classroom discussions will serve as excellent study guides for your exams. All questions will relate directly to these topics.

Final Exam

The Final Exam (100 points) will be comprehensive. It will be a subset of the four Semester Exams. Questions will be verbatim.

Reflection Papers – 7 Habits

Ten (10)short 1 to 2 page papers(15 points each) reflecting on your application of each of the following; Intro, Habits 1, 2, 3, Transition, 4, 5, 6, 7, and Conclusion.

Presentation/Talk – 7 Habits

A 5 minute presentation with accompanying outline (50 points) will be presented by each student wrapping up their thoughts of the 7 Habits book.

Policy Statements

Please follow the computer link: to read course policy statements not listed individually here. Once you reach the web page, go to the Academic Resources at the right of the page and under the General Information section you will find Additions to Course Syllabi Fall 2013 (this information is available in either PDF or Word format). Once you have read the information, please see me if you have questions.

Attendance

Faculty must report class attendance in order for students to receive financial aid for the specific classes ofenrollment for the current semester. If students do not attend per class attendance policies, they risk losing financialaid for this specific course.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is located in room 0404 and services are offered to students free of charge, Mondaythrough Friday. Peer tutoring is open for scheduled and group sessions as well as unscheduled drop-in sessions.Students can visit the Learning Center's website for more information. .

Campus Participation of Students with Felony and Sexual Offense Records

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and WV State Code §15-12-2(d) requires any individual who is listed onthe Sex Offender Registry to provide that information on their application to the college and to campus police. Alisting on the Registry or a felony record with convictions related to a specific campus or class activity may restrictindividuals from participating in an assignment or activity pertaining to this class. Please notify the instructor if anassignment or activity is given that you cannot complete, and an alternative arrangement will be offered. Individualswho do not disclose this information will be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and subject to disciplinaryaction or potential legal actions under Federal Law.

Campus Safety

Upon activation of the building fire alarm, all building occupants must exit to a position of a minimum of 100 ft.safely away from the building. If you will require assistance during an emergency evacuation, please contact theinstructor so that arrangements can be made in advance. All students are encouraged to familiarize themselves withthe locations of emergency exits. Information concerning emergency exits is posted by or in each classroom.Students and instructors should also be familiar with the Color Code System and the Emergency Call buttons

(College Paging System) that are located in each room on the main campus. Information regarding the system andinstructions for each individual emergency can be found in the Safety Plan, accessible only on campus through thecollege website or by contacting faculty, staff, or administration. Questions regarding safety can be directed to thesafety committee through the campus safety website at

Honor Code for WVU Parkersburg

As a member of the college community I will follow these practices:

Civility: I will show both common politeness to all members of the college community without exception to race,religion, creed, gender, disability, or orientation and seek to engage, support and improve the civic organizations,goals and values of the community.

Honesty: I will seek to always communicate truthfully, be it speaking, writing, or listening, with all whom Iinteract, both in and out of the classroom.

Inclusiveness: I will seek to understand the variety of cultures and worldviews that have shaped the humanexperience, create a safe place where members of different cultural and social backgrounds may feel welcome and tohold all members of the community to the ideals of this Honor Code.

Integrity: I understand that I am required to be ethically consistent; living up to the Honor Code at all times, in allsituations, and with all members of our community.

Respect: I will conduct myself with dignity and interact with a sense of equality towards all students, all instructorsand staff, and with worth towards myself.

Email Accounts for Students

All WVU Parkersburg students are required to use their college-assigned email account. Students receive allcommunications from the college through WVUP-mail. Students should go to: and click onWVUP-mail logo and follow instructions.

Disability Statement:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect tomaintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination.Our College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexualorientation, color or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment inthis class will be appreciated and given serious consideration.If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in thisclass, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services (424-8378).

TentativeCourse Outline of Study

Tuesday / Thursday
Week 1 / January14th
Syllabus / Chapter 1 / January16th
Chapter 2
Week 2 / January21st
Chapter 3 / January23rd
Chapter 4
Week 3 / January28th
Exam 1 – Ch. 1 to 4 / January30th
Intro to Habit 1
Week 4 / February 4th
Chapter 7 / February 6th
Chapter 8
Week 5 / February 11th
Chapter 9 / February 13th
Habits 2 & 3
Week 6 / February 18th
Chapter 10 / February 20th
Chapter 11
Week 7 / February 25th
Chapter 12 / February 27th
Exam 2 – Ch. 7 to 12 & H I-3
Week 8 / March4th
Chapter 5 / March6th
Transition & Habit 4
Week 9 / March11th
Chapter 6 / March13th
Habits 5 & 6
Week 10 / March 18th
Spring Break / March 20th
Spring Break
Week 11 / March25th
Chapter 13 / March27th
Habit 7 & Conclusion
Week 12 / April1st
Chapter 14 / April 3rd
Chapter 15
Week 13 / April8th
Chapter 16 / April10th
Exam 3–Ch. 13 to 16 & H T-C
Week 14 / April15th
Chapter 17 / April17th
Chapter 18
Week 15 / April22nd
Chapter 19 / April24th
Chapter 20
Week 16 / April29th
Exam 4–Ch. 17 to 20 / May 1st
7 Habit Presentations

Final Exam will be administered on Tuesday, May6th at 1 PM.