TENTATIVE SCHEDULE PRINT this calendar and KEEP it handy!
Important: See debate times
at end of calendar NOW!
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WEEK |
DATE |
CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
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One Remember NEVER be late with
homework. You may send work early unless the assignment is dependent upon a
definite week's performance.
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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 |
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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 b. Administrative: Henry Fayol Max Weber 2. Behavioral Viewpoint: Hugo Munsterberg Mary Parker Follett Elton Mayo Abraham Maslow Douglas McGregor Due:
Sunday, Jan 20, midnight |
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WEEK |
DATE |
CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
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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!! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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!! |
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WEEK |
DATE |
CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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WEEK |
DATE |
CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
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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!! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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!! |
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WEEK |
DATE |
CLASS DISCUSSION TOPIC |
READING ASSIGNMENT |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT |
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Eleven |
Mar 17 - Mar 21 |
Spring Break |
College Closed |
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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 |
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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 |