Copyright 2008 Hi Tech Criminal Justice Business, Government and Society Course Orientation and Introduction

Copyright 2008 Hi Tech Criminal Copyright 2008 Hi Tech Criminal JusticeJustice

Business, Government and Business, Government and SocietySociety

Course Orientation and Course Orientation and IntroductionIntroduction


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Instructor IntroductionInstructor Introduction University EducationUniversity Education Course Outline and ExpectationsCourse Outline and Expectations Website OrientationWebsite Orientation Academic WritingAcademic Writing Course BeginningCourse Beginning






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What does a university education What does a university education mean?mean?

You can manage a long term project.

You can work independently.

You can work in a group.

You can manage competing resources.

You can read and write.

You learned new ideas.

You were exposed to a variety of cultures.

You enhanced your critical thinking skills


Course Objectives:Course Objectives:

This course introduces the learner to theoriesThis course introduces the learner to theoriesand concepts in the relations betweenand concepts in the relations betweenbusiness, government, and society. Conceptsbusiness, government, and society. Conceptsto be examined include models of businessto be examined include models of businessand government relations, business ethics,and government relations, business ethics,social responsibility, government regulation,social responsibility, government regulation,and global forces shaping the government andand global forces shaping the government andbusiness environment.business environment.


How this Course Relates to MajorHow this Course Relates to Major

•• Discuss the relationship that exists between the political Discuss the relationship that exists between the political arena and public administration;arena and public administration;

•• Explain and employ the ethics associated with public Explain and employ the ethics associated with public administration;administration;

•• Provide effective leadership in the administration of Provide effective leadership in the administration of public affairs;public affairs;

•• Appraise the significant causes of expansion within the Appraise the significant causes of expansion within the public sector and the resulting proliferation of laws, public sector and the resulting proliferation of laws, rules, regulations, and problems associated with rules, regulations, and problems associated with effective change in that environment; and, effective change in that environment; and,

•• Communicate effectively and express complex ideas, Communicate effectively and express complex ideas, both orally and in writing.both orally and in writing.


Course Specific OutcomesCourse Specific Outcomes Describe the organizational chart of the government of the United Describe the organizational chart of the government of the United

States;States; Explain the structure and design of public organizations charged Explain the structure and design of public organizations charged

with regulating the business and economic environment;with regulating the business and economic environment; Explain concepts and related public administration and Explain concepts and related public administration and

management jargon;management jargon; Demonstrate an understanding of the main theories of business Demonstrate an understanding of the main theories of business

ethics;ethics; Summarize and apply the main theories of business-government Summarize and apply the main theories of business-government

relations; and, relations; and, Compare and contrast government regulations of business Compare and contrast government regulations of business

throughout U.S. history.throughout U.S. history.


Required Text:Required Text:

Steiner, J. & Steiner, G. (2006) Business, GovernmentSteiner, J. & Steiner, G. (2006) Business, Government

and Society: A Managerial Perspective. 12th Edition,and Society: A Managerial Perspective. 12th Edition,

McGraw-Hill, ISBN No. 0071198997McGraw-Hill, ISBN No. 0071198997


Course DesignCourse Design

This course is organized into four modules ofThis course is organized into four modules ofinstruction: instruction: The Business-Government-Society Model; The Business-Government-Society Model; Ethics and Social Responsibility; Ethics and Social Responsibility; Government Interventions; and, Government Interventions; and, Key Considerations and Issues. Key Considerations and Issues.

In this eight week session, each module is two In this eight week session, each module is two weeks in length. weeks in length.


Module OneModule OneThe Business – Government – Society - ModelThe Business – Government – Society - Model

Required Readings:Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 1 through 4.

Assignments: 1. Organize groups and select topic for panel discussion;2. Answer the follow end of chapter questions:

A. Chapter 3, both questions nos. 2 and 4.B. Chapter 4, question no. 4;

3. Website Review Project; and, 4. Complete the online participation.


Module Two Module Two Ethics and Social ResponsibilityEthics and Social Responsibility

Required Readings:Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 5 through 8.

Assignments: 1. Answer the follow end of chapter questions:

A. Chapter 5, question no. 6B. Chapter 6, question no. 4C. Chapter 7, question no. 2D. Chapter 8, question no. 1;

2. Each group submits a one page document explaining their topic selection;

3. Complete online participation.


Module ThreeModule ThreeGovernment InterventionsGovernment Interventions

Required Readings:Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 9 through 15

Assignments:1. Submit a bibliography for your group project paper;2. Public Service Ethical Dilemma Issue Paper; and,3. Complete online participation.


Module Four:Module Four:Key Considerations and IssuesKey Considerations and Issues

Required Readings:None

Assignments:1. Submit final project paper and participate in panel discussion; and, 2. Complete online participation.


Week Date Activity Assignment Due Readings

Module One

One TBDCourse Orientation, Website Assignments, Group

Assignments, Writing Expectations, LectureNone None

Two TBD Website Presentations, Lecture

1. Organize groups and select topic for panel discussion;

2. Discussion Questions; 3. Website Review;

4. Online participation.

Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 1-4

Module Two

Three TBD Work as a group on panel assignment DARK DARK

Four TBD Lecture1. Discussion Questions; 2.One page topic selection;3. Online participation.

Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 5 -8

Module Three

Five TBD Work as a group on panel assignment DARK DARK

Six TBD Lecture1. Bibliography for group project;2. Paper; and,3. Online participation.

Steiner & Steiner, Chapters 9-

15

Module Four

Seven TBD Work as a group on panel assignment DARK DARK

Eight TBDGroup Panel Discussions, Wrap-Lecture, course

evaluation.

1. Project paper and panel discussion; and,

2. Online participation.None


Method of Evaluation:Method of Evaluation:

Participation 10%Website Review 10%Discussion questions 30%Issue Paper 25%Group Project 25%Semester Total 100%

A 90-100%

B 80-89%

C 70-79%

U 69% and Under


Attendance Attendance Within the university setting, learners are expected to attend class on a regular Within the university setting, learners are expected to attend class on a regular basis, complete all readings and assignments before the stated dates and basis, complete all readings and assignments before the stated dates and participate in topic discussions to enhance their overall learning experience. As participate in topic discussions to enhance their overall learning experience. As participation is directly related to attendance, and because of the abbreviated participation is directly related to attendance, and because of the abbreviated nature of the eight week session, learners missing any class will not receive nature of the eight week session, learners missing any class will not receive

credit credit for participation. Attendance will be recorded by a class roster that will be for participation. Attendance will be recorded by a class roster that will be

passed passed among the learners during each class. It is the learner’s responsibility to sign among the learners during each class. It is the learner’s responsibility to sign

the the roster.roster.


Ethical ConductEthical Conduct

Learners should be aware that there are severe consequences forLearners should be aware that there are severe consequences forviolations of academic ethical conduct. Primarily, we are concernedviolations of academic ethical conduct. Primarily, we are concernedwith cheating and plagiarism. Learners who are determined to havewith cheating and plagiarism. Learners who are determined to havecheated or committed plagiarism will face disciplinary action ascheated or committed plagiarism will face disciplinary action asidentified within UI&U regulations. For additional clarification ofidentified within UI&U regulations. For additional clarification ofcheating and/or plagiarism, refer to the UI&U Catalog for policiescheating and/or plagiarism, refer to the UI&U Catalog for policiesregarding Academic Integrity. regarding Academic Integrity. Recycling papers from previousRecycling papers from previouscourses is considered academic dishonesty.courses is considered academic dishonesty.


Schedule ChangesSchedule Changes

The syllabus and schedule are subject to The syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating change in the event of extenuating circumstances and/or upon due notice and circumstances and/or upon due notice and at the discretion of the instructor. at the discretion of the instructor.


Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

Answer all questions identified in the module.Answer all questions identified in the module.Answer the questions using your best academicAnswer the questions using your best academicvoice. Your response to each question should bevoice. Your response to each question should beno less than two paragraphs and no more thanno less than two paragraphs and no more thanone page per question. Superior work will not onlyone page per question. Superior work will not onlydemonstrate an understanding of the material, butdemonstrate an understanding of the material, butalso relate it to either current events; learner prioralso relate it to either current events; learner priorexperience; or, other readings and/or course work.experience; or, other readings and/or course work.


Public Service Ethics PaperPublic Service Ethics Paper

The Institute for Local Government (ILG) has published OfThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has published OfCookie Jars and Fishbowls: A Public Office’s Guide to theCookie Jars and Fishbowls: A Public Office’s Guide to theUse of Public Resources. The guide is hyperlinked off theUse of Public Resources. The guide is hyperlinked off thecourse website. Download the guide. Select one of thecourse website. Download the guide. Select one of thefirst five chapters. Compare what the ILG has to say aboutfirst five chapters. Compare what the ILG has to say aboutthe ethics with your primary text book (particularly thethe ethics with your primary text book (particularly thechapters on ethics and social responsibility). Write a 4-6chapters on ethics and social responsibility). Write a 4-6page analysis on one or more the “Issues to Ponder” youpage analysis on one or more the “Issues to Ponder” youfind within the ILG Publication. find within the ILG Publication.


Group Project Paper and Panel Group Project Paper and Panel DiscussionDiscussion

Learners will be organized by group. Describe an instance ofLearners will be organized by group. Describe an instance ofgovernment intervention at the local level. Local newspapers, citygovernment intervention at the local level. Local newspapers, citycouncil meetings and city websites are a good source for issues. Atcouncil meetings and city websites are a good source for issues. Ata minimum address: 1) the rationale for intervention; 2) identify anda minimum address: 1) the rationale for intervention; 2) identify andanalyze all the stakeholders (especially the group the interventionanalyze all the stakeholders (especially the group the interventionwas attempting to protect); 3) how was the interventionwas attempting to protect); 3) how was the interventionaccomplished (was there a new committee, reviewing authority,accomplished (was there a new committee, reviewing authority,regulation, law, etc); 4) how does the local intervention fit with stateregulation, law, etc); 4) how does the local intervention fit with stateand federal efforts; 5) identify any unintended consequences; and, 6)and federal efforts; 5) identify any unintended consequences; and, 6)draw conclusions and make recommendations. Your group paperdraw conclusions and make recommendations. Your group papershould be 8-10 pages in length. Your group should be prepared toshould be 8-10 pages in length. Your group should be prepared toconduct a 30 minute panel discussion on the intervention.conduct a 30 minute panel discussion on the intervention.


Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion

30 Minutes30 Minutes Present paperPresent paper Act as subject matter Act as subject matter

expertsexperts


General Written Work GuidelinesGeneral Written Work Guidelines

All papers are must be scholarly in nature. All papers are must be scholarly in nature. Superior work with follow APA format (if you wouldSuperior work with follow APA format (if you wouldlike to use another academic format pleaselike to use another academic format pleasediscuss it with the instructor). However, at adiscuss it with the instructor). However, at aminimum, it is expected that learners will use:minimum, it is expected that learners will use:12PT font, double space, one inch margins and12PT font, double space, one inch margins andproper citing/sourcing. Moreover, assignmentproper citing/sourcing. Moreover, assignmentpage counts do not include title, abstract,page counts do not include title, abstract,reference pages, etc. reference pages, etc.


Website ReviewWebsite ReviewEach learner will be assigned to conduct a review of twoEach learner will be assigned to conduct a review of twospecific websites. They will then provide a ten minutespecific websites. They will then provide a ten minutepresentation on the websites, as well as a one-pagepresentation on the websites, as well as a one-pagebriefing paper. The learner shall provide a copy of thebriefing paper. The learner shall provide a copy of thebriefing paper to each member of the class. The followingbriefing paper to each member of the class. The followingwebsites are hyperlinked off the course website. This is awebsites are hyperlinked off the course website. This is apractical analysis, presentation and writing assignment. Inpractical analysis, presentation and writing assignment. Inyour paper, briefly describe the website and relevancy toyour paper, briefly describe the website and relevancy toyour organization. Write the paper as if you were preparingyour organization. Write the paper as if you were preparinga briefing for an upper level manager in your organization. a briefing for an upper level manager in your organization. Use whatever format (such as memo) that yourUse whatever format (such as memo) that yourorganization would use. organization would use.


ParticipationParticipation

Participation is ten percent of the learner’s Participation is ten percent of the learner’s final grade. In addition to attendance, final grade. In addition to attendance, participation will also be measured by the participation will also be measured by the use of an online threaded discussion. use of an online threaded discussion. Specific instructions regarding the online Specific instructions regarding the online forum will be presented during the course forum will be presented during the course orientation and are available on the course orientation and are available on the course website.website.


Forum ParticipationForum Participation

Through the forum you will be able to participate and establish aThrough the forum you will be able to participate and establish adialogue with other learners in this course as well as other coursesdialogue with other learners in this course as well as other coursesbeing taught by your instructor. On the course website you will find thebeing taught by your instructor. On the course website you will find thedue dates for participation; they are roughly at the end of each module.due dates for participation; they are roughly at the end of each module.Moreover, on the website you will find instructions on logging into theMoreover, on the website you will find instructions on logging into theforum and hyperlinks that take you directly to the salient question. Toforum and hyperlinks that take you directly to the salient question. Toreceive full credit for participation you must answer each discussionreceive full credit for participation you must answer each discussionquestion and respond to at least one other learner/student in the samequestion and respond to at least one other learner/student in the samediscussion question. Minimally, you will complete two posts on thediscussion question. Minimally, you will complete two posts on theforum during each module for a total of eight postings (four original,forum during each module for a total of eight postings (four original,four responses).four responses).


Extra CreditExtra Credit

There is no extra credit available in this There is no extra credit available in this course.course.


Students with DisabilitiesStudents with Disabilities

Please refer to the Catalog for policies regarding Please refer to the Catalog for policies regarding American American

Disabilities’ Act or Disabilities’ Act or

http://www.tui.edu/ASN/serv_learner_disab/default.asp for http://www.tui.edu/ASN/serv_learner_disab/default.asp for

further assistance regarding UI&U compliance with ADA.further assistance regarding UI&U compliance with ADA.


General StuffGeneral Stuff

You must read the text and the You must read the text and the supplemental material before the lecture.supplemental material before the lecture.

Reading will enhance your ability to Reading will enhance your ability to participateparticipate

Participation will increase your grade, Participation will increase your grade, enhance not only your learning, but your enhance not only your learning, but your enjoyment of the class.enjoyment of the class.


WebsiteWebsite

The course has one companion website. At The course has one companion website. At

that website the students will find hyperlinks that website the students will find hyperlinks

to the readings, important course downloads to the readings, important course downloads

(such as the syllabus) and hyperlinks to (such as the syllabus) and hyperlinks to

other course related multimedia other course related multimedia

presentations (such as PowerPoint presentations (such as PowerPoint

presentations, short videos, etc). presentations, short videos, etc).


Course Website URLCourse Website URL

http://www.nypd2lapd.com/business-governhttp://www.nypd2lapd.com/business-government-society/classroom/home.htmlment-society/classroom/home.html


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Website ReviewWebsite ReviewEach learner will be assigned to conduct a review of twoEach learner will be assigned to conduct a review of twospecific websites. They will then provide a ten minutespecific websites. They will then provide a ten minutepresentation on the websites, as well as a one-pagepresentation on the websites, as well as a one-pagebriefing paper. The learner shall provide a copy of thebriefing paper. The learner shall provide a copy of thebriefing paper to each member of the class. The followingbriefing paper to each member of the class. The followingwebsites are hyperlinked off the course website. This is awebsites are hyperlinked off the course website. This is apractical analysis, presentation and writing assignment. Inpractical analysis, presentation and writing assignment. Inyour paper, briefly describe the website and relevancy toyour paper, briefly describe the website and relevancy toyour organization. Write the paper as if you were preparingyour organization. Write the paper as if you were preparinga briefing for an upper level manager in your organization. a briefing for an upper level manager in your organization. Use whatever format (such as memo) that yourUse whatever format (such as memo) that yourorganization would use. organization would use.






Public Service Ethical Dilemma Issue PaperPublic Service Ethical Dilemma Issue Paper

The Institute for Local Government (ILG) has an analysis ofThe Institute for Local Government (ILG) has an analysis of40 Public Service Ethical Dilemmas (their website is40 Public Service Ethical Dilemmas (their website ishyperlinked off the course website). Browse them andhyperlinked off the course website). Browse them andselect one. Compare and contrast what your text bookselect one. Compare and contrast what your text book(primarily chapters five through eight) says about social(primarily chapters five through eight) says about socialresponsibility and ethics against the ILG’s analysis of theresponsibility and ethics against the ILG’s analysis of thedilemma. Prepare a 4-6 page essay on your analysis. dilemma. Prepare a 4-6 page essay on your analysis. Your work should be academically formatted, includingYour work should be academically formatted, includingappropriate citations to the book or the ILG dilemma; and,appropriate citations to the book or the ILG dilemma; and,whatever independent research you choose to conduct. whatever independent research you choose to conduct.


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