Mgt 521 syllabus

MGT 521 Management

Course Syllabus

University of

Phoenix MGT 512 Online

Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference.

Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered to be the ruling document.

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NUMBER: MGT 512

COURSE TITLE: Management

REQUIRED READING: Students are required to read all materials available at the rEsource site for this course on http://mycampus.phoenix.edu.

General Course Description

See Course Description in the rEsource materials or module for this course.

Course Objectives

See Course Objectives in the rEsource materials or module for this course.

The Online Weekly Schedule

Electronic weeks begin on Tuesday and end on Monday.

Day 1 – Tuesday Day 2 – WednesdayDay 3 – ThursdayDay 4 – FridayDay 5 – SaturdayDay 6 – Sunday Day 7 – Monday

Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums

Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where discussion is conducted. It has read-and-write access for everyone.

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Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. This is the forum to which we will send our bios.

Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials.

Learning-Team-A, B, C, D and E: These five Learning Team forums will be used as workrooms for the learning teams. You will be assigned to one of these learning teams.

Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me, the facilitator. Your classmates won’t have access to this forum. This is where you will post some of your individual assignments, and where I will post your feedback. You can also ask questions here. However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well.

CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Attendance

Please see the attendance policies included in the first message posted in the Main forum.

Participation

Participation is very important online. You will be expected to participate 4 days a week in several different discussions and to contribute at least two substantive discussion messages on each of those 4 days. This is a required part of your grade. Participation consists of notes you send above and beyond graded assignments. This generally means the messages you send as replies to messages from your classmates and me.

Please note that both quantity and quality are important considerations when it comes to participation. For example, a message which says simply, "I agree," does not constitute participation, because it does not add anything of substance to the discussion.

In order to earn full participation points, you must add something of substance to the discussion 4 out of 7 days per week—this would consist of new ideas, your

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perspectives, pointed follow-up questions, etc. You will find it is much easier to keep up with an Online class when you are logging in and participating regularly.

Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score.

Participation and Discussion Question Grading

Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.

Weekly Summaries

Weekly summaries will not be required in this course.

Final Week Requirements

Discussion question responses will not be required during the final week of the course. The final week will be dedicated to completing the final assignments listed below. However, you will still need to meet attendance requirements.

Expectations for Discussion Question Responses

Discussion question responses should be at least 200-300 words. For discussion question responses in the Main forum, please post responses to the threads provided. To respond, highlight the appropriate thread, click on Reply, type your response, and send. Please do not start a new thread for the weekly discussion questions in the Main forum.

Unlike your formal written assignments, I do not require that your discussion question responses adhere to specific formatting requirements. However, please make sure to proofread carefully. Grammar and spelling errors may impact the grading.

I expect your discussion question responses to reflect critical thought. Whenever possible, please try to relate the course content to real-world applications from your work experience.

Attachments

Please do not use attachments in the Main forum. Post DQ responses and weekly summaries (if required) in the body of OLS messages. Please post formal assignments in your Individual forum as attachments–Microsoft® Word documents or PowerPoint® slides.

Learning Teams

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University of Phoenix students are expected to work effectively in diverse groups and teams to achieve tasks. They must collaborate and function well in team settings as both leaders and followers. They should respect human diversity and behave in a tolerant manner toward colleagues and peers.

Several of the assignments in this class will be completed in Learning Teams of three to five students. I will set up these teams midway through Week 1. If you have any requests for teammates, please let me know by Thursday of the first week via private email.

If you experience difficulties working with your team, you are expected to resolve them within the team if possible. However, please feel free to contact me for guidance if you have concerns in this area.

In order to create structure for your Learning Team, you will complete a Learning Team Charter during Week 1. The form for this charter is provided in a separate message in the Course-Materials forum.

After each Learning Team project, you will be asked to complete a Peer Evaluation to assess the contributions of each member of your Learning Team (including yourself). I will take these Peer Evaluations into account when assessing individual contributions to the Learning Team projects. The Peer Evaluation form and instructions for posting are included in a separate message in the Course-Materials forum, which will be posted near the end of the course.

Because Learning Team projects are outcome-based, all members of your Learning Team will generally earn the same grade for Learning Team projects. However, I reserve the right to report different grades for different Learning Team members if I see a substantial imbalance in individual contribution.

Learning Teams should provide a brief summary of any communication held outside the forum. Therefore, if you hold conference calls, work in a real-time chat room, or get together outside the OLS (Online Learning System) environment in another way, please post a log, transcript, or summary in the Learning Team forum. Further, do not use any of these supplementary communication tools unless everyone on your Learning Team agrees to the method and to the schedule. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Late Assignments

Late assignments will be penalized with a 10% grade deduction for each day late, unless you have made prior arrangements with me. Deadlines will be defined as 11:59 p.m. MST. If you know you will be offline the day an assignment is due, please make sure to post it early. Anytime you feel that you might be falling behind in the course, it is best to contact me to discuss your situation. As

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noted in the first message posted in the Main forum, no assignments can be accepted after the final day of class.

If you have an assignment completed by the deadline but are unable to post it in the forum for technical reasons, you can send it to me by email to demonstrate that it was completed on time. However, you must post the assignment in the forum once that becomes available.

Academic Integrity

By virtue of membership in the University’s academic community, students accept a responsibility to abide by the Student Code of Academic Integrity, which is a part of the Student Code of Conduct. A link to the Code can be found on the Center for Writing Excellence Web site or by logging into eCampus and then clicking the following URL:

https://ecampus.phoenix.edu/secure/aapd/studentdocuments/uophx/academic_integrity.htm

Academic Resources

Coursework in this class must uphold the high standards of academic integrity established by the University of Phoenix. Consequently, when you are conducting research for an assignment, the majority of your sources should be peer-reviewed academic journals, such as those you find in the University Library or in the additional readings on the rEsource page for this course.

PLEASE NOTE: Internet searches will often take you to non-academic information resources such as Wikipedia.com, Ask.com, Encarta.msn.com, Infoplease.com, etc. You may supplement your research with these sources, but keep in mind that the information you find there may not be accurate, since it does not come under a formal oversight or peer-review process.

While you may use and cite non-academic resources such as Wikipedia when working on assignments, you may not rely on them exclusively. The majority of your sources should be peer-reviewed academic journals. Further, remember that you are responsible for the accuracy of any facts you present in your assignments and therefore should confirm the veracity of information you find on non-academic sources through further research.

Confidentiality and Proprietary Information

One of the cornerstones of the University of Phoenix learning model is the practical application of theoretical concepts. You are encouraged to share your personal and professional experiences as a means to integrate knowledge by reflecting on its application. However, it is important to note that we all are bound



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by confidentiality in this class. To assure that we can have a free and open discussion in which you may elect to discuss your company and its policies and procedures as they apply to the course material, I expect each person to respect the confidentiality of what your classmates are willing to share with us. At the same time, I ask that each of you exercise good judgment in what you choose to share and avoid disclosing non-public or competitively-sensitive information.

It is University of Phoenix policy that students and faculty members must not share present or past employer information that is considered to be proprietary, confidential, company-sensitive, or protected trade secrets. Students are encouraged to examine their organization's limitations on sharing information externally.

Students and faculty members may appropriately choose to illustrate lessons from their experience that might challenge these boundaries, without identifying specific employers or individuals by name.

If you have any questions about any of the information contained in this syllabus, or about any other aspect of this class, please do not hesitate to ask!

GRADING

Feedback

Each week, I will provide grades or scores and comments on assignments within 7 days of when they were submitted. I will post your feedback in your Individual forum. After I post feedback each week, I will post a notification in the Main forum.

Grading Formula

Points Grade

95+ A

90-94 A-

87-89 B+

84-86 B

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80-83 B-

77-79 C+

74-76 C

70-73 C-

67-69 D+

64-66 D

60-63 D-

<59 F

Partial points will be rounded to the nearest full point; for example, 83.4=83 leads to a grade of B-; and 83.5=84 leads to a grade of B.

Point Values for Course Assignments

Week One: Management and the MBA 9Participation 4Individual Assignment: Scavenger Hunt 3Assessed Question: MBA Matrix 2Week Two: Argument and Collaboration 18Participation 4Individual Assignment: Construct and Support an Argument 14Week Three: Problem solving 20Participation 4Learning Team: Learning Team Charter 2Individual Assignment: Analysis of Team Charter 14Week Four: Business Overview 10Participation 4Individual Assignment: Self Reflection Paper 5Assessed Question: Identifying Issues 1Week Five: Business Overview II 25Participation 4

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Individual Assignment: Create a Problem Statement 20Assessed Question: Concentration Consideration 1Week Six: Ethics and Strategy 18Individual Assignment: Personal Values 18Point Total 100

ASSIGNMENTS

Week 1 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Identify program outcomes for the University of Phoenix MBA. Identify managerial competencies. Use tools available to University of Phoenix graduate students.

Required Reading

1. Read the Student Road Map available on the rEsource page.

2. Read Dean’s Welcome available on the rEsource page.

3. Read Strategy for Reading College Materials, available on the rEsource page.

4. Read Ch. 2 of Leadership in Organizations.

5. Read Materials posted in course materials.

6. Explore the OLS Training Tutorial available for your appropriate modality (Online & FlexNet or Local Campus) under the menu “Site Tools” after you login to the rEsource page.

Assignments

7. Individual Assignment: Scavenger Hunt

Complete the scavenger hunt by following the instructions provided in Week 1 on the rEsource page.

Post your responses as a Microsoft® Word attachment.

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8. Assessed Discussion Question: MBA Matrix

Which program outcome do you feel will add the most value for you? Which managerial competencies reflect current strengths for you?

9. Respond to the Discussion Questions posed by your instructor.

All Week: Remember to participate in the class discussions 4 out of 7 days during the week.

Summary of Week 1 Deliverables

Assignment Individual or Learning Team

Location Due

Scavenger Hunt Individual Individual Saturday

DQ’s Main Main Sunday

MBA Matrix DQ Main Main Monday

Week 2 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Argument and Collaboration

Construct and support an argument. Explain how perception affects decision making. Explain the importance of clear communication in business.

Required Reading

1. Read the Student Road Map, available on the rEsource page.

2. Read Ch. 15 of The Student Writer.

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3. Read Ch. 5 & 11 of Organizational Behavior.

4. Read Student Evaluation and Feedback, available on the rEsource page.

5. Read To APA or Not to APA, That is the Question, available on the rEsource page.

6. Read Academic and Professional Use of the Works of Others, available on the rEsource page.

7. Read Resources for Students, available on the rEsource page.

Assignments

8. Individual Assignment: Construct and Support an Argument

Complete the Jungian Personality self-assessment located on the rEsource page. You can access this self-assessment, by selecting the Assessment tab, then scrolling to the What About Me section and then to Personality Insights. Select What’s My Jungian 16-Type Personality?

Write an APA formatted paper of no more than 1,050 words in which you construct and support an argument on your decision to pursue an MBA degree to further your career, start a new career, or achieve a personal goal. Your paper should include consideration of the Jungian Personality self-assessment on how others perceive you. Use and evaluate published information in support of your argument.

Post your assignment as a Microsoft® Word document.




Assignment Individual or Learning

Team

Location Due

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Construct & Support an Argument Paper

Individual Individual Sunday

DQ’s Individual Main Thursday

Week 3 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Problem solving

Identify concepts for successful decision making and problem solving. Apply the initial steps of a problem-solving model. Use the collaboration tools (charter, log, and evaluation) to work effectively

within groups.

Required Reading

1. Read Ch. 6 of Wharton on Making Decisions.

2. Read Problem Solving: An Approach to Identify Opportunities to Create Value for the Business, available on the rEsource page.

3. Read USAuto Scenario and USAuto Solution, available on the rEsource page.

4. Explore the Learning Team Toolkit

5. Read Materials posted in course materials

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6. Collaborate with your team to create a team charter. Start by individually completing the Do I Trust Others and How Good Are My Listening Skills self-assessments located on the Prentice Hall Self-Assessment Library (SAL) link on the rEsource page. You can access these self-assessments, by selecting the Assessment tab, then scrolling to the Working with Others section and then to Leadership and Team Skills. Select Do I Trust Others? and How Good Are My Listening Skills? After completing the self-assessments, as well as the one you completed in Week 2, meet with your Learning Team to discuss the results of your individual self-assessments and as a team, complete the team charter.

Submit the team charter to your instructor for comment.

Note: The Online Learning System (OLS) contains team forums that are excellent for having or documenting your group discussions. If you choose to use another method to hold these discussions, please post a note in your forum documenting the meeting. The note may be a transcript of instant messages, a chat log, copies of emails, or a copy of the learning team log.

7. Individual Assignment: Analysis of Team Charter

After collaborating with your team, individually (not with your team) consider the personality types, listening skills, and trust levels of your team members and yourself. Then, in no more than 700 words, write a paper in which you explain how, considering those individual differences, you will use your team charter to improve performance.



9. Prepare for Week 4 discussions by beginning to explore the Kudler Fine Foods Virtual Organization and identify issues to discuss. In Week 4, you will also be discussing your experience in running the Do I Trust Others self-assessment. Be prepared with additional research to support your understanding.

All Week: Participation - Remember to participate in the class discussions 4 out of 7 days during the week.



Location Due

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LT Charter Learning Team Learning Team Friday

Analysis of Charter Individual Individual Sunday


Week 4 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Business Overview

Identify basic concepts in strategy, operations management, human capital, marketing, and law.

Required Reading

1. Read Ch. 7, 9, 11, 13 & Bonus Chapter A of Understanding Business.

2. Read Kudler Fine Food’s Strategic Plan, available on the rEsource page.

3. Read The Quantitative Reasoning for Business (QRB) Overview document, available on the rEsource page.

Assignments

4. Individual Assignment: Self-Reflection Paper

After reviewing the Quantitative Reasoning for Business Overview document, in no more than 350 words write a self-reflective paper in which you discuss how taking the QRB course will prepare you for future courses in economics, finance, accounting, operations, and research.


5. Assessed Discussion Question: Identifying Issues

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Explore Kudler Fine Foods and prepare a response to the following questions:

What is the difference between an issue and a problem? What are some of the issues at Kudler Fine Foods?


7. Prepare for Week 5 discussions by beginning to explore the Prentice Hall Online tutorials found in Week 5 and Concentration Descriptions from the Dean’s Welcome found in Week 1.

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Location Due

Self Reflection Paper Individual Individual Sunday

Kudler Assessed DQ Individual Main Saturday


Week 5 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Business Overview II

Identify basic concepts in economics, finance, managerial accounting, and business research and statistics.

Required Reading

1. Read Ch. 2, 17, & 18 of Understanding Business.

2. Explore the Prentice Hall online tutorials for Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business Statistics on the rEsource page.

3. Review the Concentration Descriptions located in the Dean’s Welcome on the rEsource page for Week 1.

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4. Collaborate with your learning team to discuss issues discovered at Kudler Fine Foods. Consider the USAuto Scenario and USAuto Solution from Week 3 and discussions in both Week 4 and Week 5. As a team coordinate the issues that each team member finds most interesting so that each team member is focusing on a different aspect of Kudler Fine Foods.

5. Individual Assignment: Create a Problem Statement

Create a problem statement, from the issues you selected, which focuses management’s efforts to resolve these issues and achieve the organization’s goals. Create an end vision of Kudler Fine Foods by describing where Kudler could be if this opportunity is realized by management action.

Post your assignment as a Microsoft® Word attachment.

6. Assessed Discussion Question: Concentration Consideration

As you look over Kudler Fine Foods and the areas of business covered both last week and this week, are any of the concentrations appealing to you? Do any relate well to particular issues at Kudler Fine Foods?





Location Due

Kudler Discussion Learning Team Learning Team

Thursday

Create a Problem Statement Individual Individual Sunday

Concentration Consideration DQ

Individual Main Saturday


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Week 6 Assignments

Learning Objectives

Ethics and Strategy

Explain the importance of ethics and social responsibility in business. Create an awareness of your values.

Required Reading

1. Read Ch. 14 in Leadership in Organizations.

2. Read the Student End of Course Survey (SEOCS) document located on the rEsource page.

3. Complete the Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory self-assessment on the rEsource page.

Assignments

4. Individual Assignment: Personal Values

Reflect on the Williams Institute Ethics Awareness Inventory self-assessment and your personal values. Then, consider what Kudler Fine Foods appears to value as an organization. In no more than 1,050 words, write a paper identifying your values, how those values align with the values of Kudler Fine Foods, and how this would affect your performance if you were a manager there.

Post your assignment as a Microsoft® Word attachment.


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Location Due

Personal Values Individual Individual Sunday

Learning Team Feedback Form

Individual Individual Monday

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