LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
Fall 2019 Syllabus
FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT THEORY (BUS 311-62)
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Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Ted Tedmon E-mail: [email protected]
Please contact me through E-mail. I normally answer in 24 hours on weekdays…longer on weekends.
Required Textbook: Daft, R. & Marcic, D. (2016). Understanding Management, (10th ed.). New York: Cengage.
Course Description This course explores the historical foundations of management thought, analyzes the functions of management, and
considers related topics, such as leadership, communication, motivation, and organizational behavior. This is an
online course that requires on-line participation.
Student Learning Outcomes By the end of the course, students will be able to…
demonstrate a familiarity with the history of management theory and practice;
apply newly learned vocabulary, concepts, theories, and practices correctly in context when discussing
management issues individually and in groups;
recognize the function, responsibility, and effect of management in today’s business environment, with
emphasis on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling;
show an appreciation of ethical behavior in business management and leadership situations;
produce effective research, writing, and oral/visual presentation products relevant to the content area; and
evaluate management issues in real-world scenarios.
Expectations and Rules
Respect others.
Turn in assignments on time. Late assignments will not receive a grade. See policy below for details.
Missing quizzes and exams without coordination will result in zeros.
Let me know, if you are having problems in class.
Grading
Graded Instrument Category Points
Syllabus Quiz Assessment 10
Introductory Post Participation/Written Exercise 15
12 Quizzes – 10 points each Assessment 120
Be the Manager Draft Papers 10
Be the Manager Memorandum Papers 15
Be the Manager Video Papers/Presentation 25
Here’s what you most need to know right now!
1. You have graded assignments due this weekend. Get on Blackboard today!
2. All graded work will be completed in Blackboard. Look around while there.
3. Get the text ASAP. Chap. 1 is available in Blackboard in case your copy hasn’t arrived yet.
4. Do all your assignments and submit them.
5. If you require accommodation, tell me now.
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The Job Interview Draft response Papers 10
The Job Interview Written response Papers 15
The Job Interview Video response Papers 25
Research/Reflection Paper Papers/Presentation 25
12 Chapter discussion posts Participation/Written Exercise 240
Midterm Exam 90
Final Exam * Exam 100
Total 700
*Those who earn higher than 93% average in all their assignments and quizzes will be excused from the final exam.
Participation Your participation constitutes an important component of your learning. Not only will your participation prepare
you to complete the assignments, it will allow you to provide feedback on ideas shared in class by your peers and
aid in your understanding of the topics being discussed.
Papers Specific guidance will be provided in the Blackboard site for each graded instrument.
Presentations & Exercises Specific guidance will be provided in Blackboard for each graded instrument.
Quizzes/Exams Every chapter in the text is linked to a chapter quiz (C. Quizzes).
1. Syllabus Quiz: No explanation needed.
2. Chapter Quizzes: Complete these on-line in Blackboard. These focus on the text as a means to get you to
read it.
3. Midterm and Final Exams: The nature of these exams will be determined at the midway point and at the
end of the course.
Tips for succeeding in this class
Read the chapters.
Complete all assignments and quizzes.
Enter Blackboard daily – multiple, shorter study periods are more productive then single, longer periods.
Ask questions. Chances are someone else has the same question you do.
Ask for help. I am here to help you succeed in the course.
Do not play video games. They do not help you to relax (stop rationalizing). There will be plenty of time
for video games after you graduate.
Eat well and get good sleep. Avoid electronics of any kind 30 minutes prior to sleep.
Do not keep your phone in your bedroom when you sleep. Buy an alarm clock.
Grading Scale
A 93-100% C+ 77-79% F Below 60%
A- 90-92% C 73-76% I See catalog.
B+ 87-89% C- 70-72%
B 83-86% D+ 67-70%
B- 80-82% D 60-66%
Assignment Due Dates
Unless otherwise directed, all assignments are due on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:59 p.m.
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Late Work Policy All work must be submitted on or before the established due date and time, unless otherwise directed by the
instructor. Material received after the deadline, even if that’s one minute after, will earn zero points.
Grading Response Time Unless otherwise stated, I seek to provide grades and feedback no more than one week after the due date.
Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating means having others do your work for you, using the work of others as your own, or completing a test or
quiz using inappropriate means, i.e. copying from others (see http://www.lcsc.edu/studentaffairs/student-code-of-
conduct/academic-dishonesty/ ). If you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero on the assignment, quiz, or test.
Further, cases of cheating will be referred to Student Affairs.
ANTICIPATED COURSE SCHEDULE
Week Dates Chapter Objective
1 8/19 – 8/25 Introductory assignments
2 8/26 – 9/1 1
Introduction to Management. Read chapter 1. Initial
discussion post due Thursday, 8/29; Chapter 1 quiz
and post responses due Sunday, 9/1.
3 9/2 – 9/8 2
The Environment and Corporate Culture. Read
chapter 2. Initial discussion post due Thursday, 9/5;
Chapter 2 quiz and post responses due Sunday, 9/8.
4 9/9 – 9/15 4
Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility. Read
chapter 4. Initial discussion post due Thursday, 9/12;
Chapter 4 quiz and post responses due Sunday, 9/15.
Be the Manager memorandum draft due Sunday,
9/15
5 9/16 – 9/22 5
Planning and Goal Setting. Read chapter 5. Initial
discussion post due Thursday, 9/19; Chapter 2 quiz
and post responses due Sunday, 9/22.
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9/23 – 9/29 6
Managerial Decision Making. Read chapter 6. Initial
discussion post due Thursday, 9/26; Chapter 6 quiz
and post responses due Sunday, 9/29. Be the
Manager memorandum due Sunday, 9/29
7 9/30 – 10/6 7
Designing Organizational Structures. Read chapter 7.
Initial discussion post due Thursday, 10/3; Chapter 7
quiz and post responses due Sunday, 10/6.
8 10/7 – 10/13 1,2,4,5,6,7
Midterm Exam - due Sunday, 10/13 Be the Manager
video presentation due Sunday, 10/13
9 10/14 – 10/20 9
Managing Human Resources and Diversity. Read
chapter 9. Initial discussion post due Thursday,
10/17; Chapter 9 quiz and post responses due
Sunday, 10/20. Midpoint Investment Report due
Sunday, 10/20.
10
10/21 – 10/27 10
Understanding Individual Behavior. Read chapter 10.
Initial discussion post due Thursday, 10/24; Chapter
10 quiz and post responses due Sunday, 10/27. The
Job Interview response draft due Sunday, 10/27
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10/28 – 11/3 11
Leadership. Read chapter 11. Initial discussion post
due Thursday, 10/31; Chapter 11 quiz and post
responses due Sunday, 11/3.
12 11/4 – 11/10 12
Motivating Employees. Read chapter 12. Initial
discussion post due Thursday, 11/7; Chapter 12 quiz
and post responses due Sunday, 11/10. The Job
interview written response due Sunday 11/10.
13 11/11 – 11/17 13
Managing Communication. Chapter 13 LearnSmart
and initial discussion post due Thursday, 11/14;
Chapter 13 quiz and post responses due Sunday,
11/17.
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14 11/18 – 11/24 15
Managing Quality and Performance. Read chapter
15. Initial discussion post due Thursday, 11/21;
Chapter 15 quiz and post responses due Sunday,
11/24. The Job Interview video response due Sunday,
11/24.
15 11/25 – 12/1 Happy Thanksgiving! No assignments!
12/2 – 12/8 9,10,11,12,13,15 Final Exam - due midnight Sunday, 12/8
Business Resources Go to the LCSC Library website (http://www.lcsc.edu/library/). Click on “Subject Guides” on the right side of the
screen. On the next screen, click on “Business”. You’ll see several sources that you may find useful. The
librarians are also happy to meet with you to help in any research you might need to do. Stop by or go here --
http://lcsc.libcal.com/appointments/.
Reference Style American Psychological Association (APA) style is the one used in this class. Please use parenthetical, in-line
citations for all written work (live and on-line). There are many sources for guidance. Start with Purdue
University’s On-line Writing Lab (OWL): https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ . If you have
questions, please ask.
Learning Blackboard
LCSC E-Learning Services (http://www.lcsc.edu/e-learning/students/) provides an introduction to Blackboard.
Technical Support
o Blackboard helpdesk phone: 208-792-2635
o Blackboard helpdesk email: [email protected]
o Distance Learning website: http://www.lcsc.edu/dl/
o LCSC Helpdesk hours: M-F from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., PST)
Academic Support
o TRIO Academic Services webpage: http://www.lcsc.edu/sss/
o LCSC writing lab webpage: http://www.lcsc.edu/writinglab/
o LCSC Library homepage: http://www.lcsc.edu/library/
o Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
o LCSC Student Services webpage: http://www.lcsc.edu/studentservices/
Disability Accommodations/Emergency Medical Info
If you need course accommodations because of a disability, have emergency medical information, or have
emergency evacuation needs, please let me know at the beginning of class. I’m happy to meet privately.
(Current as of Jan. 10, 2019)
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Fall 2019 Syllabus
FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT THEORY (BUS 311-62)
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Component Hours
A. Accounting (ACT) 0
B. Marketing (MKT) 2
C. Finance (FIN) 1
D. Management
1. Management Principles (MGT) 18
2. Organizational Behavior (OB) 10
3. Human Resource Management (HRM) 4
4. Operations Management (OM) 0
Total Management 35
E. Economic/Social/Legal Environment
1. Legal Environment of Business (LAW) 1
2. Economics (ECN) 2
3. Business Ethics (ETH) 3
Total Economic/Social/Legal Environment 6
F. Decision-Support Tools
1. Information Systems (IS) 1
2. Quantitative Methods/Statistics (QM) 0
Total Decision-Support Tools 0
G. Global Dimensions of Business (GLOB) 1
H. Integrative Experience (INT) 2
Total Contact Hours 45