The Practice of Management

MGMT 210-03 Fall 2017 Mon 4:30 7:00 PM

MGMT 210-05 Mon 7:10 9:40 PM

Instructor: Suzanne Frock

Cell --410-440-0027 -- use during reasonable hours
Fax 410-744-8012
sfrock@toad.net

REQUIRED Text: Management by Richard Daft, 13th edition

This course is a course participating in CMI!

eTextbook - Through this program, all students receive immediate access to an

electronic version of the required textbook (e-textbook) via
the VitalSource Bookshelf tool in Blackboard. The charge for electronic access
to the book is billed through your tuition and fees statement at UMBC. You do
not need to go to the bookstore or get a special code to access the book. You
will have access to the e-book for three full years (from the beginning of the
semester). Make sure to download the VitalSource App for offline use!

After careful review of several digital products I have selected to utilize

MindTap to enhance your understanding of the course materials. This digital product will
contain assignments, study resources, and an interactive eBook to support you. The
required assignments and projects within MindTap will make up 55 % of your overall
grade in the course. As such, it is a required component of the course.

Item 1 - Browsers / Pop-Up Blockers / MindTap Tech Requirements Click here for MindTap
System Check<http://ng.cengage.com/static/browsercheck/index.html> Do before trying to
access MindTap

When accessing your MindTap activities please use the following RECOMMENDED browsers:
* Firefox current and one prior version (Windows XP SP2, 7 &8/ MAC OS X 10.6-10.8)
* Chrome current and one prior version (Windows XP SP2, 7 &8/ MAC OS X 10.6-10.8)

Disable your pop-up. If you dont know how see below:

How to Disable Pop-up Blockers, click on the links below:
Firefox<http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-
troubleshooting>
Chrome<http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95472

STUDENT training videos:

MindTap Reader & StudyHub - student: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVy9dNNll_Y

The MindTap Dashboard student https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfIhzOwyfdk
Course Description: An introductory course in the study of management as an art, a
science, and a profession. This semester we will develop a realistic picture of what the
managers job entails and how it has changed over the years. The spirit of
entrepreneurship will be presented with each topic.

Course Objectives:
To gain basic understanding of management principles including planning,
organizing, leading and controlling
To explore current management challenges in both small and large businesses
To gain basic understanding of entrepreneurship and its economic impact
To develop an understanding and appreciation of ethics, diversity, globalization,
information technology and e-business and their impact on business today.
To develop skills in project analysis, problem solving, decision making, and
communication.
To gain experience in team problem solving and team dynamics.
To develop oral and written communication skills as required in the business
community.
To complete a Team Project enabling the student to put what they have learned
into practice

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION POLICY:
By registering for this class you are making a commitment to your instructor, your
classmates and to yourself. Class attendance and participation is critical for your learning
experience.

Your attendance grade is based on attending class, and arriving on time.

Class participation is encouraged and includes participation in all class activities by:
completing class assignments, asking questions relevant to the topic being covered,
and sharing relevant personal and professional experiences that further will enhance
student learning.

Ethical Conduct:
Professional and ethical conduct is expected from each student. Academic misconduct
will result in disciplinary action.

NO COMMUNICATION DEVICES WILL BE ON AND OPERATING DURING CLASS. ANY

VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT ASKED TO LEAVE CLASS AND GRADE
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED
Some of the factors considered in evaluating your class participation are:
1. Do your contributions to the class discussion reflect a high level of preparation?
2. Do your contributions to the class experience reflect integration of your
coursework to your personal and professional life?
3. Do your contributions enhance the class discussions and exercises?
4. Do your contributions enable others to learn?
5. Are your interpersonal interactions helpful in facilitating your and other class
members learning experiences?

Unacceptable participation: Student generally ill prepared, minimal or no response

when called upon

Minimal Acceptable Participation: Participating when called upon & being

minimally prepared

Above Average Participation. In addition to MAC, voluntarily entering class

discussions, being well prepared, asking thoughtful questions and providing
relevant info

Superior Participation: In addition to AAP, consistently well prepared, questions of

both quantity and quality and initiates class discussion.

Diminished mental health can interfere with optimal academic performance. The source of
symptoms might be related to your course work; if so, please speak with me. However, problems
with other parts of your life can also contribute to decreased academic performance. UMBC
provides cost-free and confidential mental health services through the Counseling Center to help
you manage personal challenges that threaten your personal or academic well-being.

Remember, getting help is a smart and courageous thing to do -- for yourself and for those who
care about you. For more resources get the Just in Case mental health resources Mobile and
Web App. This app can be accessed by clicking: http://counseling.umbc.edu/justincaseThe
UMBC Counseling Center is in the Student Development & Success Center (between
Chesapeake and Susquehanna Halls). Phone: 410-455-2472. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-
5:00pm.

UMBC is committed to eliminating discriminatory obstacles that disadvantage students based on disability.
Student Support Services (SSS) is the UMBC department designated to receive and maintain confidential files
of disability-related documentation, certify eligibility for services, determine reasonable accommodations,
develop with each student plans for the provision of such accommodations, and serve as a liaison between
faculty members and students regarding disability-related issues. If you have a disability and want to request
accommodations, contact SSS in the Math/Psych Bldg., room 213 or at 410-455-2459. SSS will require you to
provide appropriate documentation of disability. If you require accommodations for this class, make an
appointment to meet with me to discuss your SSS-approved accommodation
ARTICLE PRESENTATION
Each week selected students will be responsible for a 10 minute presentation of this article
to the class. No written work is required. Grades will be judged on several factors including:
article selection it must be CURRENT and from a credible business media source
overall presentation i.e. method and professional appearance
introduction/explanation of material
tie-in to the Chapter
quality of student-led discussion with discussion questions prepared

The topic must relate to the chapter(s) for that week, and the presentation must include
specific references as to how and why it relates to the chapter. e.g. What did you read that
prompted your selection of your article?

Each student must be prepared to present inviting questions to prompt discussion.

NOTE: The presentation is on the article not the Chapter
NOTE: This is a professional presentation and should be presented accordingly.

Late presentations will result in a deduction of points for grading. Failure to present will
result in 0 points.

Course Requirements:
Reading and comprehension of textNOTE: research corporate example(s) of Chapter
topic(s) and be ready to discuss.
Class participation, attendance, and completion of random weekly assignments
Complete quizzes for each Chapter
Graded Chapter Assignments
Weekly Current Event Presentation/Discussion
Business Team Project

Grading:
Chapter Quizzes a maximum total of 100 points
Graded Chapter Assignments a maximum total of 400 points
Chapter Mini-Simulation a maximum total of 50 points
Business Team Project a maximum total of 300 points
Article Presentation a maximum total of 75 points
Attendance/Participation a maximum total of 75 points

LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RESULT IN 10 POINT REDUCTION PER WEEK

Grade Assignment:
A = 900 - 1000 points
B = 800 - 899 points
C = 700 799 points
D = 600 699 points
F = below 600 points
CLASS SCHEDULE:

9/11 Introduction

9/18 Read Chapters 1 and 2

9/25 Read Chapters 3 and 4

10/2 Graded Assignment Due Chapters 1 thru 4

10/2 Read Chapters 5 and 6

10/9 Read Chapters 7 and 8

Mind Tap Mini-Simulation Chapter 7 Due

10/16 Graded Assignment Due Chapters 5 thru 8

10/16 Read Chapters 9 and 10

Bring in a copy of a major corporations organizational chart

10/23 Read Chapters 11 and 12

Mind Tap Mini-Simulation Chapter 11 Due

10/30 Graded Assignment Due Chapters 9 thru 12

10/30 Read Chapters 13 and 14

11/6 Read Chapters 15 and 16

11/13 Graded Assignment Due Chapters 13 thru 16

11/13 Read Chapters 17 and 18

11/20 TBA

11/27 Read Chapters 19 and Appendix

Bring in a copy of a corporations balanced scorecard
be ready to discuss

12/4 Graded Assignment Due Chapters 17 thru 19

12/4 TBA

12/11 Business Team Project Due

THIS CLASS SCHEDULE MAY BE REVISED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR