Introduction to the exciting, ever-changing, and complex world of a manager, the concepts needed by a manager, the process of managing, and the adjustments that must be made to meet changes that are occurring in the modern business world.

We will be using one textbook for this course:

Management: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition) by Ranjay Gulati, Anthony J. Mayo, and Nitin Nohria
Published by Cengage Learning, 2017 | ISBN: 978-1305502086

This textbook is available through Inclusive Access, and you should have already received an email from the SUU Bookstore with instructions on how to access the digital version. If you haven’t received that email, please contact the bookstore immediately to avoid falling behind.

If you prefer a physical copy, feel free to use any version of the 2nd edition - whether it's hardcover, loose-leaf, used, or rented. We will not be using the online MindTap resources, so an access code is not required.

Important: We begin using the textbook during the first week of class, so make sure you have your preferred format by then. Being prepared from day one is essential for your success in the course.

This textbook is a core component of the class. Weekly readings will guide our discussions, and a substantial portion of exam and open-book quiz questions will be drawn directly from it. Staying current with the reading is not only expected - it’s a hallmark of our best students.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the context for management, including the global business environment and the role of ethics and corporate social responsibility.
 
• Discuss the strategic perspective of management, including an overall understanding of business strategy.
 
• Describe the organizational perspective of management, and be able to discuss organizational design, organizational culture, human capital management, performance management, and how to approach organizational change.
 
• Discuss the many elements of the individual perspective of management, including leadership in organizations, power and influence, decision-making, conflict and negotiation, leading teams, motivation, and communication.
  
  

We will measure the extent to which you achieve the desired learning outcomes based on your performance on the assessment vehicles outlined below. Final semester grades are based on how many points you earn relative to the total number of points available (924 points). Below is a brief description of how grades will be determined - including extra credit.

Participation (33.6 points)

• Participation (33.6 points/4% of total Grade) You can receive up to 33.6 points for attending and participating in group discussions and other activities every lecture day this semester. There are a total of 26 instruction days counted as 1 day x 1.4 = 36.4, so you can be absent for two days and still receive the full 33.6 points. If don't miss any days you get 36.4 points out of 33.6. Participation points can make the difference between a B+ and an A- etc.

Exams (600 points)

To demonstrate your understanding and mastery of the management principles that we will be studying, you will be invited to complete three unit exams and a final exam (which includes the last three chapters of the textbook).

All exams consist of multiple choice and True or False questions and cover all the material in the chapters of the textbook assigned for that period, as well as all other content that may have been watched, talked about, or discussed in class.

Each exam has practice quizzes for each chapter in the exam. These practice exams can only be taken once and are only available for a short time previous to the exam, so prepare accordingly. 

The practice quizzes will provide you with an opportunity to get a feel for what the exam will be like. However, the questions on the actual exam are different than what you will find in the open book and practice quizzes. 

IMPORTANT: All exams, including the final exam, must be taken on campus at the SUU testing center on the assigned days. 

• Final Exam (200 points/21% of total grade). There will be a final exam (200 points) consisting of multiple-choice and True or False questions. It covers all of the material in the entire textbook as well as all other content watched, read, and discussed throughout the course. You can find the study guide for the final exam in Canvas.
 
• Unit Exams (400 points/43% of total grade). There will be three unit exams (200 points each) consisting of multiple-choice or True and False questions. The lowest score on these three exams will be dropped. IMPORTANT NOTE: The final exam is not an exam that can be dropped.
  
  Unit exams cover all of the content in the assigned chapters from the textbook leading up to the exam. Additionally, unit exams include all other materials brought into the lectures (e.g., videos, and case studies). Your lowest exam will be reflected in your grade throughout the semester. For example, if your first exam is a 160 and then on your next exam you score a 190, the 160 is immediately dropped and is reflected in your grade. If you score 140 on your third exam, then that is dropped and your scores of 190 and 160 are retained and immediately reflected in your grade. If you miss one exam for whatever reason, the score of 0 will be dropped and the scores of the two exams you took will be your grade. 
 

Quizzes (200 Points)

• Syllabus Quiz (10 points/1% of total grade). There will be a quiz on the syllabus (10 points) consisting of 20 multiple-choice or True or False questions. A copy of the syllabus may be used while taking this quiz.
  
  
• Open Book Quizzes (190 points/21% of total grade). There are a total of 17 open-book quizzes this semester. Each quiz consists of 10-12 questions for 10-12 points total and corresponds with each of the 17 chapters in the book that we cover. If you miss an open-book quiz, please don't ask to have it reopened so you can take it. If you miss the quiz, YOU MISS the 10-12 points. Open-book quizzes are almost always due the day before the chapter we are covering in class and can be found in the modules in Canvas.  

Toolbox Assignments (90 Points)

• Toolbox (90 Points/10% of total grade) An important component of this class is the practical tools and ideas that you can take with you into organizations. You are being asked to identify at least two tools over three assignments - six in total. Your grade is based on your ability to articulate how you will apply what you have learned; identifying the tool you have chosen, why you chose it, how you will use it, and when you see yourself using it. 

Class Participation (Extra Credit)

Some extra credit is available based on quality participation in class discussions. Students who actively participate in class discussions will earn extra credit points, while those choosing not to participate will not be penalized. Extra credit points will be given based on the quality of class participation, not on the quantity of comments. However, unprofessional conduct in class (e.g. texting, being disruptive, talking out of turn, arriving late, not being respectful of others, etc.) could result in a loss of participation points. All points will be added to your final grade at the very end of the semester and are subjective on my part and based on what I observe during the semester. While these points are normally not a lot, they can make the difference between an A- for example, and an A, etc. Attendance and completing all other extra credit are also taken into account when awarding these subjective points at the end of the semester. 

Additional Extra Credit Opportunities

Several other opportunities for extra credit may be available throughout the course. Details for these extra credit opportunities will be discussed in class and will be found in the Canvas modules.

First Attendance Quiz - Ungraded, Required by SUU

Please note there is an ungraded "First Attendance Quiz" required by the University to comply with federal regulations to track students' first attendance in class.  Please be certain to take this short, three-question quiz.  Again, it is ungraded and will not count towards your final grade.

Grading Policies

Where grades are concerned, these class policies apply:

• Grading Philosophy — The assessment vehicles are designed to measure your performance in achieving the learning objectives. However, I understand that unexpected situations will arise during the semester that may affect your ability to complete the assigned coursework. For this reason, I drop the lowest grade of the three unit exams. If you miss the exam, score lower than you had hoped, etc. and you receive a 0 or low score, that grade can be dropped. IMPORTANT: If you should choose to skip an exam, or not study for the exam, you will still need to study that content at some point because it will show up on the final. NOTE: Your final is not one of the four exams you can drop. So prepare accordingly. 
 
• Discussion of Grades — I will discuss grades on individual assignments up to one week after the grade is given. If you can make a cogent argument in favor of increasing a grade, I will consider it. After that point, I will not alter grades for any reason. Also, unless you honestly believe I erred in computing your final grade, please do not email me after grades are posted and ask for a higher grade. The answer will be no. Additionally, after the semester, please don't come to me in a panic asking for extra credit to raise your grade. My question to you will always be, why didn't you show concern about your grade or ask me about it earlier in the semester? Extra credit is not provided to help you raise your grade at the end of the semester, so please don't ask. Work hard and put in the time throughout the semester. You are always welcome to come talk to me about how you can be more successful in the course, on the next exam, tips on your toolbox, etc. I encourage it :-) 
 
• Grading Scale — I will use the following grading scale. I will not round up. So please don't ask.
• A — 100.0 - 93.00
• A- — 92.99 - 90.00
• B+ — 89.99 - 87.00
• B — 86.99 - 83.00
• B- — 82.99 - 80.00
• C+ — 79.99 - 77.00
• C — 76.99 - 73.00
• C- — 72.99 - 70.00
• D+ — 69.99 - 67.00
• D — 66.99 - 63.00
• D- — 62.99 - 60.00
• F — Less than 60.00

Late exams will not be accepted and makeup exams are not permitted, except in EXTRAORDINARY circumstances that can be documented, and only if arrangements are made in advance. If arrangements are not made in advance, you will receive a score of 0 for a missed exam.

• Late Policy — Late Policy – Deadlines are established for each assignment and exam. Missed exams may not be made up. This is why you get to drop your lowest score. Please don't ask to retake an exam. 

It is your responsibility to check your attendance points and if you are late, to come up to me after class and let me make sure I mark you as present. I won't give you the point if you don't. However, if you are over 15 minutes late you will not receive any points for that day. As you can imagine, when someone is late it can be a disruption, and stopping the class to mark someone present who is late is another disruption. But I know that most students are respectful of others :-) 

Tips to be Successful this Semester

• Teach. I am a big believer in active studying. If there is one tip I could give students, it is to teach what you are learning. Most of us remember more of what we teach, than what we passively read or hear. Take the time to teach what you are learning from the textbook, books, and notes. Find a parent, spouse, sibling, or friend and teach. If you can't find anyone to teach, close the door to your bedroom or office and teach an imaginary class. This works! 
  
  
• Attend. Attending class provides you an opportunity to engage with the content and fellow students. I have seen too many students fail to attend class far too much - their grade reflects it. Attending forces you to be present, grasp some of the difficult concepts in the reading, ask questions, and participate in the discussions.
  
  
• Engage. Take notes and participate in the discussions. Taking notes and participating naturally keeps you more engaged, which leads to better retention.
  
  
• Read. Stay on top of your reading. We are usually going through one to two chapters a week. Do your best to have your reading done before the lecture and complete every open book quiz - which is normally due the day before or the day of the lecture for the new chapter. This will help you grasp and reinforce what you are learning when you come to lecture. The best students I have had have consistently read before they came to class. It shows in their insightful comments during class, which helps everyone in the class.
  
  Do Your Own Work 
  All assignments should be fully prepared by the student. Developing strong competencies in the skills associated with this course, from critical thinking to practical application, will prepare you for success in this program and your career. Therefore, I will assume that any work submitted for a grade by students will be generated by the students themselves. Under this policy, the following constitute violations of academic honesty: a student has another person/entity do the work of any portion of a graded assignment for them, which includes purchasing work from a company, hiring a person or company to complete an assignment or exam, and/or using generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Bing, Claude, etc.). It is a violation of university policy to misrepresent work that you submit or exchange with me by characterizing it as your own.
  
  
• Policy on AI Use for Assignments
  
  Purpose
  To ensure academic integrity and the development of critical thinking skills, this policy governs the use of AI tools in all assignments.
  
  Policy
• Prohibited AI Use
  AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-4) may not be used to generate, analyze, or complete any part of an assignment unless explicitly authorized.
• Permitted Technology
  Tools for formatting, grammar checking, or citation management are allowed, but work must remain original and reflect the participant’s own efforts.
• Transparency
  Any use of AI for non-prohibited purposes (e.g., idea brainstorming) must be disclosed.
• Consequences
  Violations may result in:
  1. Disciplinary action per institutional guidelines including failing the class and/or being dismissed from the university.
• Acknowledgment
• By submitting assignments, participants confirm compliance with this policy.