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MGT 300: Or Organiza ganiza ganization tion and Management Leader Leadership ship Spring B 2021 SLN# 14869/ 16979 Professor: D. Kim McKinnon, Ph.D. E-mail: [email protected] Office: BA 323C Telephone: 965-4736 Class Meeting Times: Online from March 8 – April 23, 2021 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm or by appointment

Cour Course se Ov Over er erview view and Educa Educational tional Objecti Objectiv ves MGT300 is designed to give you a broad overview of the subject of management. It will provide you with information about yourself and others that will help you be both a better manager and a better team member. The major objective of the course is to expose you to theories and principles that are important for successfully managing organizations and people. You will be introduced to a variety of concepts, assessments, tools, and techniques that are important for understanding the changing business environment; elements of strategic planning; methods of organizing including recruiting, selecting, training and developing; techniques for leading individuals and teams; and procedures for controlling resources to improve productivity and results.

W. P. Carey School of Business Goals The Undergraduate Program of the W.P. Cary School of Business has established the following learning goals for its graduates: 1. Critical Thinking 2. Communication 3. Discipline Specific Knowledge 4. Ethical Awareness and Reasoning 5. Global Awareness 1

Items in bold have significant coverage in this course.

Required Material

Textbook 

Kinicki A., & Williams, B.K. (2020). Management: A Practical Introduction (9th edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

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With McGraw-Hill Connect Program (typically comes as “Access Code” with textbook).

Grading and Cour Course se Req Requirements uirements Final grades are based on your performance on three exams, four quizzes, the completion of a “syllabus quiz,” four online assessments and sixteen “SmartBook” assignments using McGraw-Hill Connect program.

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Exams (3 exams, each worth 100) Quizzes (4 quizzes, each worth 20 points) SmartBook Assignments (16 assignments, each worth 5 points) Syllabus Quiz (includes Honor Code Acknowledgement) Online Assessments (4 assessments, each worth 5 points) Total Points

300 80 80 20 20

500

Grades A+ - 485 and above A - 465 – 484 A- - 450 – 464 B+ - 435 – 449 B - 415 – 434

B- - 400 – 414 C+ - 385 – 399 C - 350 – 384 D - 300 – 349 E - Below 300 Y – 350 or higher

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Grades are earned not given. Missing a grade by “just 1 point” is still missing a grade. 2

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There are no extra credit assignments available in this course. “Y” Grade Option – A grade of Y has been made available during the recent pandemic. The grade of Y (satisfactory) is a grade that was typically used for courses such as internships, projects, thesis, and the like. However, it is being applied to some classes like ours as well for this semester. Credit will be earned for the "Y" grade, but the "Y" will not be computed in your GPA. "Y" is the equivalent of a "C" or higher, so our course will apply toward the prerequisites for more advanced coursework. If you have questions about how a “Y” might impact you, please discuss with your advisor before requesting it. Please note: once you request a Y grade, that decision will be upheld and cannot be returned to a letter grade at a later time.

Detailed Cour Course se R Req eq equir uir uirements ements Exams There will be three non-cumulative exams in the course. Each exam will consist of a number of multiple choice questions. Although exams will be open book/open note, there will be limited time to the point that you will not have sufficient time to look up most answers – you need to know the material. You will have 60 minutes to complete 50 questions. Once you start the exam you must finish it. Do not open and start the exam unless you are certain that you will have the 60 minutes of uninterrupted time necessary to complete it. The questions will be presented to you one at a time, with no back tracking. See the schedule below for the date/time frames for the exams. Exams are taken using the Remote Proctor Now (RPNow) plagiarism monitoring program. Additional details will be provided as an “Announcement” prior to the first exam. Exams are to be taken during a two-day testing window beginning at 6:00 am on the first day and concluding at 11:59 pm on the second day. Exams will be held on March 22-23, April 5-6 and April 22-23.

What You Will Be Tested On: Text Material – You are responsible for the material in the text including material not covered in online lectures. Keep up with the reading since it makes lecture material easier to understand and the tests easier to prepare for. Text material will make up approximately 70% of the test items. Online Lecture Material – The objective of the online material is to expand on the text material through examples, assessments, and videos. It also indicates what material is particularly important to remember. It is very difficult to do well in this class if you do not keep up with the online lecture material. Please be sure to view all videos that are a part of the lecture. The 3

video links are provided within their respective module/lecture. Unique (not included in the textbook) material from online lectures will make up approximately 30% of test items. Make-Up Exams: Make-up exams will be given with prior approval of the instructor AND with proper documentation (e.g., doctor’s note for a medical emergency).

Quizzes There will be four quizzes consisting of 20 multiple choice questions that are due by the time and date indicated. Quizzes are taken through the McGraw-Hill Connect program and have a time limit of 20 minutes. These quizzes are to ensure that you keep up with the textbook reading and are open book and open notes. The quizzes will only cover material discussed in the textbook. The RPNow program is not used with quizzes – only exams. Quizzes are available to be taken early if desired – just be sure to be finished by the deadline. Quizzes are due no later than March 15, March 29, April 12 and April 19th.

“Smar “SmarttBook” Assignments through McGraw-Hill Connect Throughout the term you are required to complete sixteen (one per chapter) “SmartBook” assignments, each worth five points for a maximum of 80 points. These assignments are also excellent ways to master the material and prepare for quizzes and exams. “SmartBook” is unique in that it records your progress over time so you can determine whether you are retaining the material and whether you are really prepared for the exams. Your Gradebook will show points earned for each assignment (after the assignment due date) and depending on your level of completion by that due date. [NOTE: Receiving all points requires the completion of all of the questions for each chapter. After you reach 100%, additional questions will be available for further study, if desired]. SmartBook assignments are due each week.

Syllabus Quiz An open book, short quiz focusing on the administrative elements of the class (where is a schedule, deadlines, etc.) is due the first week of class. The required “W. P. Carey Honor Code Acknowledgement” is contained within this quiz. Completion is required prior to having full access to all course materials. The 4

Syllabus Quiz can be accessed from the from “Welcome and Start Here” area in Canvas.

Online Assessments All four of the assessments are to be completed and submitted online. Each assessment is worth 5 points. Assessments consist of a short survey for which there are no right or wrong answers. The assessments can be accessed from the Week 1 assignment page. All four are due by 11:59 pm, March 15. They will be closed to participation after their due date. It is each student’s responsibility to complete the assessments by the deadline.

Class P Policies olicies Special Needs and Accommodations The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides information and services to students with any documented disability. Students may have access to specialized equipment and supportive services and should contact the instructor for accommodations that are necessary for course completion. When requesting accommodations for a disability, you must be registered with the DRC and you must submit appropriate documents from the DRC. Please see: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/ssm/ssm701-01.html for further information.

University-Sanctioned Activities Accommodations will be made for students who miss class related to university-sanctioned activities according to ACD 304-02. If you are participating in a university-sanctioned activity, please let your instructor know as early in the course as possible so that accommodations can be made.

Religious Accommodations Accommodations will be made for students with religious holidays related to their sincerely held religious belief. Below is the calendar of official religious holidays. Each holiday noted with two asterisks denotes an observance for which work is not allowed. For these holidays, students will not be penalized in any way for missing class or assignment. This means that this will not count as an absence in class and they will be granted a makeup assignment or exam, etc. A key aspect to requesting accommodations is notifying the instructor at the beginning of the semester. https://provost.asu.edu/index.php?q=religiousholiday-calendar

Instructor Absence Policy How Long Students Should Wait for an Absent Instructor: In the event the instructor fails to indicate a time obligation, the time obligation will be 15 minutes for class sessions lasting 90 minutes or less, and 30 minutes for class sessions lasting more than 90 minutes. Students may be directed to

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wait longer by someone from the academic unit if they know the instructor will arrive shortly.” (See ACD 304-10 for questions).

Threatening Behavior Threatening behavior is taken very seriously in the school and in this class. For a statement/policy regarding threatening behavior, see the Student Services Manual SSM 104-2 “Handling Disruptive, Threatening, or Violent Individuals on Campus”, http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/ssm/ssm104-02.html

Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you can find information and resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs.

Honor Code and Professionalism Policy It is expected that students will neither participate in nor condone activities such as cheating or plagiarism. You are expected to do your own work on all individual assignments, assessments, and exams. I encourage you to speak to other students about the issues, but do not share work or answers. Failure to follow this policy may result in zero points for both the receiver and provider (if involved). Also, the instructor may take any other action described in the current academic dishonesty policy. By placing their names on assignments, students are affirming that the contents are their original work. Sharing work you do in this course with others, whether in the course with you or not, can tempt others to violate this academic integrity policy and can result in that student’s failure in the course and dismissal from his/her program. Any suspected violations of academic integrity will be taken seriously and result in the following sanctions:   

A minimum of zero on the assignment AND A reduced grade in the course OR A failure in the course OR

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An XE which denotes failure due to academic dishonesty on the transcript OR Removal from the W. P. Carey School of Business

Additional information on ASU’s academic integrity policy may be found at http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity. The Professionalism Policy is also important. Information can be found at https://students.wpcarey.asu.edu/resources/professionalism-policy

RPNo RPNow w fo forr Online Exams You will be taking an exam that utilizes the Remote Proctor NOW (RPNOW) system. This system allows you to take your exams at a convenient time as allowed by your school or organization, while proctoring your exam by recording the visual, audio, and desktop aspects of the exam and exam environment. Requirements:  You will need a camera, microphone, and a sufficient Internet connection. For more detailed information, click the “RPNOW Exam Taker Quick Guide” link below. Guides and Walkthroughs:  Review the RPNOW Exam Taker Quick Guide (Support information, video walkthroughs, and more are provided).  Click here to review the RPNow system requirements.

Please go to http://asu.remoteproctor.com/ to download and install RPNow. Practice Exams: You must complete the W.P. Carey Honor Code Acknowledgement using RPNow in order to view content in this course. This ensures that you have acknowledged reading and will abide by the W.P. Carey Honor Code, and that the computer you are using will function properly with RPNow. Notifications:  You may be contacted regarding any activities flagged during the exams you take as follows: o Your school or organization may contact you directly. o They may request that Remote Proctor contact you, in which case you’ll receive an email from Remote Proctor.  After your exam, be on the lookout for notifications. Final disposition of any violations will be determined by your school or organization. Please contact them with any questions or concerns you may have.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RPNOW: 

Students are required to establish identity following the procedures outlined in the RPNow instructions.

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Students are responsible for self-testing the functionality of the system well in advance of all Remote Proctored exams in their courses, so that any troubleshooting that is required can be accomplished. Check with your Exam Sponsor/Faculty member for available Practice Exams.

Test Environment Requirements: The online testing environment should mimic the ‘in class’ testing environment, and must conform to the following: Testing Area:  Sit at a clean desk or clean table (not on a bed or couch)  Lighting in the room must be bright enough to be considered "daylight" quality. Overhead lighting is preferred; however, if overhead is not possible, the source of light should not be behind the student.  The following should not be on your desk or used during your exam unless specifically allowed for that examination: o Excel o Websites o Calculators  Do not have a radio or the television playing in the background.  Do not talk to anyone else. There can be no communicating with others by any means.  No other persons except the test-taker should be permitted to enter the room during testing. Behavior:  Dress as if in a public setting.  You must not leave the room during the testing period at any time, unless specifically permitted in posted guidelines for that particular examination.  You must not take the computer into another room to finish testing. The exam must be completed in the same room the “Exam Environment View” is completed in.  No use of headsets, ear plugs, or similar audio devices is permitted.  Do not use a phone for any reason. The only exception is to contact support or your instructor in the event of a technical issue. W.P. Carey Honor Code Violation Consequences If you are flagged for cheating, your instructor will be contacted. Your case will be referred to the Dean of Academic Affairs. For all other violations you may be notified by Software Secure on behalf of your instructor. This notification will be delivered via email after reviews are complete. The intent of these warnings is to allow you the chance to modify your behavior to comply with the W.P. Carey Honor Code before punitive action is required. For support, please go to: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com.

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Course Schedule* Week

Topic

Due No Later Than:

PART ONE OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week 1 Week 1

Syllabus Quiz Module 1: Management & Managers Module 2: Management Theory Online Assessments – complete all four SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 1 and 2 Quiz #1 – Chapters 1 and 2

Week 2 Week 2 Week 2 Week 2

Module 3: Work Envir./Ethical & Social Respons. Module 4: Global Management SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 3 and 4 EXAM #1 Exam open from 6am, 3/22 until 11:59 pm, 3/23

3/15

3/15 3/15 3/15

(No Quiz for Chapters 3-4) 3/22 Exam #1, 3/23 (Chapters 1-4)

PART TWO PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Week 3 Week 3 Week 3 Week 3 Week 3

Module 5: Planning Module 6: Strategic Management Module 7: Decision Making SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 5-7 Quiz #2 – Chapters 5 through 7

Week 4 Week 4 Week 4 Week 4 Week 4

Module 8: Org. Culture, Structure & Design Module 9: Human Resource Management Module 10: Org. Change & Innovation SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 8-10 EXAM #2 Exam open from 6am, 4/5 until 11:59 pm, 4/6

3/29 3/29

(No quiz for chapters 8-10) 4/5 Exam #2: 4/6 (Chapters 5 – 10)

PART THREE LEADING AND CONTROLLING Week 5 Week 5 Week 5 Week 5

Module 11: Managing Ind. Differences & Behavior Module 12: Motivating Employees SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 11-12 Quiz #3 – Chapters 11 and 12

4/12 4/12

Week 6 Week 6 Week 6 Week 6

Module 13: Groups & Teams Module 14: Power, Influence & Leadership SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 13-14 Quiz #4 – Chapters 13 and 14

4/19 4/19

Week 7 Week 7 Week 7 Week 7

Module 15: Interpersonal & Org Communication Module 16: Controlling SmartBook Assignment for Chapters 15-16 EXAM #3 Exam open from 6am, 4/22 until 11:59 pm, 4/23

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(No Quiz for chapters 15-16) 4/23 Exam #3: 4/23 (Chapters 11-16)

* Dates subject to change

Last Day to drop without College Approval

March 9, 2021

Course Withdrawal Deadline

March 26, 2021

Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline

April 23, 2021

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