BU307 - Introduction to Management
Business Administration
Aysar Philip Sussan, D.B.A., HRM., IM., Professor E-Mail - Vita
(386) 788-0090
Welcome to BU307 - Introduction to Management
I hope that this course will not only be a learning experience for you, but will be an
interesting class and fun in the process. If you need to talk to me, you will find me at my
desk during the day (Eastern-Time).
I plan to be an active participant in class discussion. My responsibility as the professor is to
facilitate discussion, I will act as mentor/coach. If you have any question or concerns, feel
free to post the question to the appropriate discussion board or e-mail me personally at:
sussan@canyoncollege.edu
Bateman & Snell (2003), Management: The New Competitive Reality, 6th ed, Irwin Publishing ISBN #: 0072538651
Course Description:
This course explores the issues of defining the role of managers. The students will learn a combination of current and traditional views of management organized around a functional and process approach to the study of the field. The course develops the skills and knowledge requirements demanded in today’s competitive business environment.
Course Objectives:
The student will learn the management process, planning, organizing, staffing and control.
The student will learn various techniques to identify organizational environment and managing
communication.
To illustrate current motivation practice used by managers to improve employee performance.
The determine the legal and social issues that effect productivity and organizational success
in today’s global economy.
Finally, the student will learn about the changes in the work force and the responsibility
of managers how to solve any conflict.
ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY:
BU307 will involve various components: reading assignments, lectures, discussion questions;
application assignments; participation; and, of course, the term paper (Project).
Reading Assignments:
Weekly reading assignments require students to read the assigned chapters. I do not expect
students to read each chapter word for word. I do expect, however, that students have a general
understanding of the concepts covered throughout the various chapters. Reading Assignments will
be listed under ASSIGNMENTS.
Lectures:
Weekly lectures and chapter objectives will also be posted. Please be sure to read all lectures
as they will supplement the textbook material.
Discussion Questions: 40 %
The student is required to respond to topic-related discussion questions. These questions will
be provided weekly. Grading of responses will be based on content, grammar, and punctuation.
Although a specific length is not mandated, responses should be well thought out and add value
to the class discussion. (Due Day 4...Thursday)
Application Assignment: 20 %
The application component of BU307 involves summarizing concepts (chapters) discussed during
the week. Then students are asked to apply any concept/theory that was discussed throughout the
week (in textbook or class discussion). Again, a specific length is not mandated; but, responses
should be well thought out and add value. (Due Day 6...Saturday).
Attention
***Please note the due date for both Discussion Questions and Application Assignments. Late
postings will result in a reduction of (5) points per day.
Participation:
It is extremely important to generate ideas and participate in class discussion. Students are
required to participate in at least four out of every seven days... (Submitting of
discussion questions or application assignment does not count as part of participation.)
participation includes adding new thoughts as well as commenting on fellow student responses to
issues related to Management. The understanding and application of concepts is best
reinforced by communicating with others. I will be the observer/facilitator of this process and
will be assessing your contributions to the topic-related discussions. From time to time, I will
interject comments; but, for the most part, the discussions will be left to the class.
Term Paper (Project): 40 %
The project is a critical component of BU307. It is a significant portion of your final grade. The Term Paper (Project) can pertain to any concept related to Management. The student may elect to choose a topic based on educational, personal, or professional interests; however, it should be tailored toward an area specific to Management. The specific topic is at the discretion of the student.
The paper should be a minimum of 10-14 pages in length, including table of contents, abstract, introduction, the body of the paper, data, and at least eight references typed according to APA guidelines. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). The project will be graded based on content, identify specific organization, using data to support the findings, current references (2000-2003), grammar, and punctuation.
Topics for the (Project) should be submitted for approval no later than day 7 (SUNDAY) of week one; the actual paper is due day 1 (MONDAY) of week eight. It should be submitted as a word file to me, I will grade the document, and return (via e-mail) with specific comments.
If completed, the paper may be submitted early.
Week One
Reading Assignments:
Chapter 1: Management
Chapter 2: The External Environment
Chapter 3: Managerial Decision Making
Discussion Questions: (Due day 4 Thursday)
Chapter One: Answer the questions on page 25 (No. 3 and 8)
Chapter Two: Answer the questions on page 62 (No. 2, 4, and 5)
Chapter Three: Answer the questions on page 89 (No. 6 and 9)
Application Assignment: (Due day 6 Saturday)
This is to be submitted each week based on chapters discussion. Please see Assignment Summary
for specific details.
Week Two
Reading Assignments:
Chapter 4: Planning and Strategic Management
Chapter 5: Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
Discussion Questions: (Due day 4 Thursday)
Chapter Four: Answer discuss questions on page 130 (No. 2 and 3)
Chapter Five: Answer discussion questions on page 158 (No. 9 and 12)
Application Assignment: (Due day 6 Saturday)
This is to be submitted each week based on chapters discussion. Please see Assignment Summary
for specific details.
Week Three
Reading Assignments:
Chapter 6: International Management
Chapter 7: New Ventures
Discussion Questions: (Due day 4 Thursday)
Chapter Six: Answer discussion questions on page 206 (No. 1 and 4)
Chapter Seven: Answer discussion questions on page 233 (No. 4 and 7)
Application Assignment: (Due day 6 Saturday)
This is to be submitted each week based on chapters discussion. Please see Assignment Summary
for specific details.
