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The mission of the College of Business at Lamar University is to provide undergraduate and graduate business education in Southeast Texas to a diverse student population, and thereby meet the needs of employers operating in a global environment characterized by rapid technological change.
I. Catalog Description:
This course includes the study of organizational behavior concepts such
as leadership, motivation, individual behavior, group behavior, and communication.
Their use in U.S. and multinational organizations in management practice
is examined in the context of today’s legal, social and ethical
environment.
II. Prerequisites: Junior standing -- Student must have completed
sixty (60) semester hours by the end of the term.
III. Course Learning Objectives: After taking this course, you
should have:
• Obtained an in-depth understanding of key management theories regarding motivation, leadership, communication, decision-making, and personality
• Participated in case-related exercises and group discussions that teach counseling, appraising, motivating, rewarding, and leading personnel
• Recognized current management concerns for managing in a global economy
• Recognized current management concerns for making ethical decisions
• Developed an understanding of the environmental constraints that influence organizational decision-making including the legal, social, political, and competitive aspects of organizational strategy
IV. Course Materials:
Required:
Text: Management, 9th Ed., by Robbins & Coulter. Published by Pearson - Prentice Hall, 2007. ISBN: 0-13-225773-4
Scantrons: Form # 882-E only, please. You will need approximately 5 scantrons, and should ALWAYS have at least one scantron with you in class on exam day. (UNWRINKLED!)
Strongly Recommended:WebCT study aids: http://webct.lamar.edu:8900 . (This FREE site is also available from the Student Services tab of my.lamar.edu)
Publisher's student resources site:
http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_robbins_management_9 FREE!
V. Teaching Methods: Lectures, discussions, role playing
VI. Evaluation Tools: Examinations, class participation, quizzes,
continuing case study.
Grading follows the standard 90, 80, 70, 60% scale, based on a total of 1,000 available points. There will be four 100-point exams (cumulative, but not comprehensive). (See the Glindex, publisher’s site and WebCT for study guides.) The optional final exam is comprehensive, and is worth 150 points. If you choose not to take this exam, the average of your first four exams will comprise this grade.
Self study quizzes (16 at 10 points each) and case study assignments (2 installments at 100 points each) must be submitted no later than the date and time stated in the Assignments Calendar, and will comprise 35% of your course grade. There is also a 100-point class participation/attendance grade (80/20 points = 10%). You may NOT make up quizzes or case studies. Assignments will be accepted early, but NOT late, for ANY reason! To enable you to monitor your progress during the semester, your grades will be posted on WebCT at http://webct.lamar.edu:8900. (NOTE: Instructor will notify you via e-mail when exam grades become available.)
Required Points to Achieve
Desired Course Grade: |
||
A |
89.5%
and Above |
895
points Minimum |
B |
79.5
to 89.4% |
795
to 894 points |
C |
69.5
to 79.4% |
695
to 794 points |
D |
59.5
to 69.4% |
595
to 694 points |
F |
59.4%
and Below |
594
points or fewer |
VII. Course Content:
A. Course Topics:
• Introduction to Management & Organizations
• Management Yesterday and Today
• Organizational Culture & Environment: The Constraints
• Managing in a Global Environment
• Social Responsibility & Managerial Ethics
• Decision Making: The Essence of the Manager’s Job
• Foundations of Planning
• Strategic Management
• Planning Tools & Techniques
• Organizational Structure & Design
• Communication & Information Technology
• Human Resource Management
• Managing Change & Innovation
• Foundations of Behavior
• Understanding Groups & Teams
• Motivating Employees
• Leadership
• Foundations of Control• Homework quizzes & continuing case study - see “Assignments”
NOTE: Assignments must be submitted online BEFORE class starts to get credit – NO exceptions for any reason, so don’t procrastinate!• Reading assignments - you WILL be held responsible for reading the text!
VIII. Other Information:
NOTE: Be sure to browse through the links above for specific policies and other pertinent information, as they will answer many of your questions throughout the semester.
Many additional student resources are available on WebCT and on the publisher's website .
The College of Business Administration
complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable
accommodation for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an
established disability as defined in the Americans with Disability Act
and would like to request accommodation, please see me as soon as possible.
My office hours and office number are shown on this syllabus. Please make
an appointment with the office for students with disabilities (SFSWD)
if you have need for a disability-related accommodation. SFSWD is located
in Communication Suite 105 (behind the new Sheila Umphrey Recreational
Sports Center), (409) 880-8026 (VOICE/TTY), or write to P.O. Box 10010,
Beaumont, TX 77710.
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