TENTATIVE SCHEDULE  PRINT this calendar and KEEP it handy! Important:  See debate times at end of calendar NOW!

WEEK

DATE

CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC

READING ASSIGNMENT

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

One

Remember NEVER be late with homework. You may send work early unless the assignment is dependent upon a definite week's performance.

 

Jan 7 -        Jan 11

 

Introduction:  Syllabus/Class Schedule

Chapter 1:  The Exceptional Manager: What You Do, How You Do It

 

Chapter 1

 

Introduction: Post 3 interesting infos about yourself on the Discussion Board.

Due:  Sunday, Jan 13, midnight

Note:  All Web CT and Discussion Board Posting MUST be identified under Subject beginning with your first initial, last name, no spaces See “How To Mail”

Any Potential CEO’s? Take the self test @ http://www.mbajungle.com/monthlysurvey/ceotest.cfm see page 34

Send your score to me via Web CT mail with a statement on why you agree or disagree with the test. Be sure to identify subject as "CEO test".

Due:  Tuesday, Jan 15, midnight

Two

If you send your work early, please note that your grade will not appear in your grade book icon until the normal due date. Watch for message from me on the discussion board re: posting of grades.

Jan 14  -    Jan 18

Note: two assignments are due for this week: Sunday and Tuesday

Chapter 2: Management Theory:  Essential Background for the Successful Manager

 

Chapter 2

 

1st Report Out: Pick one person from each category below and post three sentences about each on the Discussion Board. You must have at least 10 sentences. Be sure to identify your subject as "1st Report Out."

1.  Classical Contributions:

    a.   Scientific:

Frederick Taylor

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

     bAdministrative:

Henry Fayol

Max Weber

2.  Behavioral Viewpoint:

Hugo Munsterberg

Mary Parker Follett

Elton Mayo

Abraham Maslow

Douglas McGregor

Due:  Sunday, Jan 20, midnight


 

 

WEEK

DATE

CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC

READING ASSIGNMENT

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

Test One

Chapters 1-2 -Red Tab Text Pages

Test window open beginning Fri, Jan 18 and closing Fri, Jan 25

Take early to avoid last minute computer problems.

 DO NOT MISS YOUR TEST OPPORTUNITY!!

Three

 

Jan 22  - 

Jan 25

Chapter 3:  The Manager’s Changing Work  Environment & Responsibilities

Chapter 3

Mentor/ Protégé:

Match up with another student in this class. Teach them a skill via the Chat Room at this class website. Then reverse rolls and learn a skill via Chat Room. Post comments and reaction to both experiences on the Discussion Board.  DO NOT REPEAT WHAT YOU LEARNED OF TAUGHT...REACT! Be sure to title your posting as "Mentor/ Protégé"

Due:  Sunday, Jan 27, midnight

Four

Jan 28 -      Feb 1

Chapter 4:  Global Management:  Managing Across Borders

Chapter 4

Play “When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do”, pg. 141

 Do not look at answers until finished, then grade and submit your grade with your reaction to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject as "Rome.".

Due:  Sunday, Feb 3, midnight

Test Two-

Chapters 3-4 - Orange Tab Text Pages

Test window open beginning Fri, Feb 1 and closing Fri, Feb 8

Take early to avoid last minute computer problems.

  DO NOT MISS YOUR TEST OPPORTUNITY!!


 

 

WEEK

DATE

CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC

READING ASSIGNMENT

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

Five

Online class attendance is critical for this week. Be sure you participate!

 

 

Feb 4 -      Feb 8

Chapter 5:  Planning:  The Foundation of Successful Management

Chapter 5

Problem:  Develop plans to save Social Security

You will talk to your team members via this site's chat room or web ct. DO NOT discuss with each other on the Discussion Board until your team posts its final report.

NOTE: Everyone must participate!  IF you are not able to join your team in the chat room, then you MUST sent your ideas to ALL team members via web ct email BEFORE the chat room meeting time.

Strategic planners MUST report out before Tactical planners can begin. Likewise, Tactical planners MUST report out before Operational planners can begin.

First, Meet on Web CT Mail to set time-then "talk" together in the chat room 1. You will recognize your leader by the one who volunteers to summarize your team's ideas. Finally post group solution to Discussion Board only once. and by the due dates noted below.

IF last name begins A-J = think strategic (Perform Feb 4-5) Then pass on to next group via Discussion Board by midnight, Tues, Feb 5. Label your posting as "SS Strategic."

IF last name begins K-R = think tactical (Perform Feb 6-7) Then pass on to next group via Discussion Board by midnight, Thurs, Feb 7. Label your posting as "SS Tactical."

IF last name begins S-Z = think  operational (Perform Feb 8-10) Then pass on to class via Discussion Board by midnight, Sunday, Feb 10. Label your posting as "SS Operational."

.Due:  Sunday, Feb 10 midnight = FINAL CLASS PROJECT EFFORT

Six

Feb 11 -    Feb 15

Chapter 6:  Strategic Management:  How Star Managers Realize a Grand Design

Chapter 6

How do you run a meeting, manager?

List and describe a minimum of  7 discussion points on your "ideal" meeting based on how you would run it.  Submit via Web CT mail. Be sure to identify subject as "Meeting."

Due:  Sunday, Feb 17, midnight

Seven

Feb 18  -     Feb 22

Chapter 7:  Individual and Group Decision Making:  How Managers Make Things Happen

Chapter 7

Self-Assessment, Decision Making Style, pgs. 242-243.

Submit your score, determine your style, and answer questions 1-4. Submit your answers to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject as "Decision Style."

Due:  Sunday, Feb 24, midnight


 

 

WEEK

DATE

CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC

READING ASSIGNMENT

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

Test Three-

Chapters 5-7 - Blue Tab Text Pages

Test window open beginning Fri, Feb 22 and closing Fri, Feb 29

Take early to avoid last minute computer problems.

 DO NOT MISS YOUR TEST OPPORTUNITY!!

Eight

Feb 25  -      Feb 29

Chapter 8:  Organizational Culture, Structure, & Design:  Building Blocks of the Organization

Chapter 8

Organizational Chart

Find one via internet to attach to your web ct mail message or make one up (must be thorough) and submit your answers to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject as "Org Chart."

Due: Sunday, Mar 2, midnight

Nine

 

Mar 3 -     Mar 7  

Chapter 9:  Human Resource Management:  Getting the Right People for Managerial Success

Chapter 9

Self-Assessment, HR 101: An Overview, pgs. 316-317.

 Score your style and then answer questions 1-3. Submit your answers to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject as "HR 101.".

Due:  Sunday,  Mar 9, midnight

Ten

Mar 10  -    Mar 14

Chapter 10:  Organizational Change and Innovation:  Life-Long Challenges for the Exceptional Manager

Chapter 10

Self-Assessment, How Adaptable Am I?, pgs. 347-348.

 Score your style, submit your score and style, and  answer questions 1-3. Submit your  style and answers to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject as "Am I.".

Due:  Sunday, Mar 23,  midnight

Test Four -

Chapters 8-10 - Brown Tab Text Pages

Test window open beginning Fri, Mar 21 and closing Fri, Mar 28

Take early to avoid last minute computer problems.

 DO NOT MISS YOUR TEST OPPORTUNITY!!

 


 

WEEK

DATE

CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC

READING ASSIGNMENT

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT

Eleven

Mar 17 -   Mar 21

Spring Break

College Closed

 

Twelve

Mar 26:  Last day to withdraw from class with a "W" grade.

 

Note: two assignments are due this week: Sunday and Tuesday

Mar 24 -   Mar 28

Chapter 11:  Managing Individual Differences & Behavior

Chapter 12:  Motivating Employees:  Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Chapter 11

 

Chapter 12

 

Self-Assessment, What Is My Emotional Intelligence Score?, pgs. 369-370

 Score your style and then answer questions 1-3. Submit your answers to me via Web CT Mail.  Be sure to identify subject correctly.

Due:  Sunday, Mar 30,  midnight

2nd Report Out:

Pick either a) need-based, b) process, or c) reinforcement perspective on motivation and write a paragraph and post to Discussion Board. Be sure to identify subject as "2nd Report Out."

Due:  Tuesday,  Apr 1, midnight

Thirteen

 

Mar 31  -  Apr 4

Chapter 13:  Groups & Teams: From Conflict to Cooperation

Chapter 13

Self-Assessment, What Is Your Conflict Management Style?, pgs. 441-443