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Southern Utah University
Spring Semester 2026

Managing People and Organizations (Face-to-Face)

MGMT 6100-01

Course: MGMT 6100-01
Credits: 3
Term: Spring Semester 2026
Department: MHRH
CRN: 10499

Course Description

This course examines the principles of organizational behavior involved in managing people and organizations in a business environment. Topics include leadership, motivation, effective teams, conflict and negotiations, power and influence, organizational culture, and change management. This course focuses on the practical application of these principles in a meaningful and ethical manner. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): BA 6000 or ANLY 6100​ - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes Registration Restriction(s): MBA or MSBA majors only

Required Texts


1. Developing Management Skills, Whetten & Cameron, 10th ed. 

2. Harvard Business School Coursepack. A collection of 12 to 15 articles to supplement the main learning concepts in this organzational behavior course. 

Learning Outcomes

Through this course students will learn to

  • Develop increased self-awareness including an understanding of values, learning, cognitive style, and attitude toward change.
  • Manage their own time and stress and the stress of colleagues and subordinates.
  • Solve problems using the rational approach or the creative approach.
  • Foster innovation in an organization.
  • Coach, counsel and effectively listen to others.
  • Gain power and exercise influence in organizations.
  • Diagnose performance-related problems and creating a motivating environment for others.
  • Manage conflict and resolve confrontations.
  • Empower others and delegate effectively.
  • Build effective teams and foster teamwork.
  • Effectively lead groups of people in diverse settings.

Course Requirements

Attendance 
Attendance will be taken daily.  Since so much of what will be learned this semester will be learned in class, it only makes sense to require regular attendance. There will be no excused abscences for this class. 

Class Participation 
The centerpiece of this course will be daily participation in class discussions. You are expected to come to class each day having read - - and thought about - - the assigned material per the daily calendar. Virtually all of our class sessions will revolve around sharing your impressions - - good or bad - - about the assigned reading material, very much like a book club! Students should come to class each day prepared to voluntarily answer questions, share what your liked or disliked about the assigned readings, give a summary, elaborate on points brought out in class and comment on your colleagues' observations, or give examples. The quantity of your participation is important, but the quality of your comments is important as well. I will give you a participation grade update halfway through the semester so you’ll know where you stand as the course moves forward. 

Exams 
There will be two exams - - a mid-term and a final - - based on the readings. Both exams will be taken in the SUU Testing Center. The final exam will not be cumulative, but it will simply cover material from the previous half of the course. Make-up exams will only be allowed if arrangements are made in advance of the regularly scheduled exam. If you do not make arrangements in advance, you will receive a score of zero for the missed exam.

Leadership Journal
Students will be given time at the conclusion of most class meetings to write down their reflections from each class session in a journal. Please make sure that you place a date next to each journal entry. Journal entries can be typed or written by hand. It is anticipated that students will write one to two pages in conjunction with each class session. Journals will be submitted the last week of class.

Team Assignment: Leading Discussions
At the beginning of the term, I will place you in teams. Each team will be assigned an article from our Harvard Business Coursepack, and the members of that team will lead the class in a discussion. While the goal of this exercise is to lead the class in a discussion about these assigned readings, the teams can use a wide variety of approaches to accomplish this.  As one of the goals of this assignment is to provide students with a public speaking opportunity, ALL members of the team must be speak to the class as part of the discussion. Each team will have three articles assigned to them during the semester. 

Establishing a Family Culture with Developing Management Skills
Assignment instructions: Write a 6+ page (double-spaced) paper explaining how you would use Developing Management Skills (DMS) to build a strong family culture. Paper quality is more important than length. You can define "family" in just about any way you want to (a traditional 2-parent family; a single-parent situation; two adults, or even a group of roommates who have a long-term commitment to one another) the only rule is that it must involve more than just you. As you think about the culture you might want to establish, you should probably first think about some values you'd like to target - - - education? service/charity? work ethic? problem-solving/making decisions and counseling together? health practices? physical activity? art appreciation? faith and/or spirituality? responsible citizenship? integrity? etc.

Course Outline

From the Developing Management Skills text, students will learn the following organizational behavior concepts: 
1. Developing Self-Awareness
2. Managing Stress & Well-Being
3. Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively
4. Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
5. Gaining Power and Influence 
6. Motivating Performance
7. Negotiating & Resolving Conflict
8. Empowering and Engaging Others
9. Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
10. Conducting Effective Meetings

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

Late work will not be accepted. All writing assignments will be submitted online and are due by 11:59 pm on the date indicated.

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be taken daily.  Since so much of what will be learned this semester will be learned in class, it only makes sense to require regular attendance. There will be no excused abscences for this class. 

Course Fees

There are no fees associated with this course. 

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

Academic Freedom

SUU is operated for the common good of the greater community it serves. The common good depends upon the free search for truth and its free exposition. Academic Freedom is the right of faculty to study, discuss, investigate, teach, and publish. Academic Freedom is essential to these purposes and applies to both teaching and research.

Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.