Mgmt 371

Principles Management

Course Introduction

August 2008

Contact Information

Professor: Robert K. Robinson, PhD, SPHR Office: 372 Holman Hall

Office Hours: 1:00-2:00 p.m M-Th Or by appointment

Phone: 915‑7635 E-mail: brobinson@bus.olemiss.edu Web: http://faculty.bus.olemiss.edu/brobinson

Textbook

Griffin, Ricky W. (2008). Management (9th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.

ISBN 0-618-76795-9

Course Requirements

Examinations (100 pts ea) 200 47.6%

Attendance 20 4.8%

Final Examination 200 27.6%

Total 420 100.0%

Course Grades

Course Point

Grade Range A 378-420 B 336-377 C 294-335 D 252-293 F < 251

Examinations

There will be two (2) examinations (100 questions) and a final (200 questions) which will cover the text, readings, lecture, and class discussion.

All are multiple choice examinations.

Examinations

You will bring a green scantron and a number two pencil to the examinations.

Bring two (2) scantrons to the final. No cell phones. No ball caps.

Make Ups

All make up examinations (for approved excused absences) will be scheduled during the Final Examination (August 12). Note this on your tentative class schedule.

Again, there are no make ups for unexcused absences.

Realistic Course Preview

What employers expect. Be on time. Be prepared. Do not disrupt presentations or meetings.

What your instructor expects Be on time. Be prepared. Do not disrupt classes.

Realistic Course Preview

Grades What your grades are NOT based on:

I tried really hard. I need a passing grade to graduate If I don’t pass my parents will kill me I came every class and listened a lot I learned a lot but my grades don’t really reflect it.

What your grades ARE based on: Your performance on exams

Realistic Course Preview

Profile of an unsuccessful student Irregular attendance Studies the day before an exam Does not take notes Does not read chapters before class Takes advantage of office hours only at the

end of the semester

Realistic Course Preview

Profile of a successful student Regular attendance Studies approximately two hours for each one

hour of class Takes notes on lecture and on textbook

readings Asks questions when he/she does not

understand a concept

Realistic Course Preview

Division of labor Instructor

Provides the instruction Prepares for classes Fairly assesses knowledge retention.

Student Learns the material Prepares for classes Does not violate the SOBA Academic Integrity

Standards

Attendance

Each unexcused absence will result in 10 points being taken from the 20 possible points allotted for attendance (5 for leaving early).

Your future employers expect you to come to work each day and on time, and so does your instructor.

Professional Conduct

One of the purposes of this and future classes is to prepare you for the business world, not only with a body of functional knowledge, but workplace behaviors as well.

Punctuality

Students are absolutely responsible for your attendance and being to class on time--especially on dates when examinations or other course requirements are scheduled.

Students arriving late for class after roll is taken will be counted as absent.

No student arriving after examinations have been distributed will be permitted to take the examination.

Extra and Partial Credit

Extra Credit: There are no provisions for extra credit in this course.

Partial Credit: In business, a wrong answer, regardless of how proper its calculation, will result in a poor/wrong decision. Therefore, no credit is given for wrong answers

Appeals

Appeals: Two criteria are used in considering appeals: (1) The explanation/argument must be logical and consistent, and (2) accurate knowledge of course material must be demonstrated. All appeals are due no later than the class period following the return of the examination in question.

Appeals

No appeals will be accepted after the beginning of that class period. Appeals are graded individually, only those students whose appeals are accepted will receive credit for missed answers.

Children in the Classroom

Children in the Classroom: In recent years there has arisen the problem of parents bringing their children to lectures, and even to examinations. This has resulted in distractions to other students and ensuing complaints.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic Dishonesty and Cheating: Academic dishonesty refers to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help on a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers. Any student caught engaging in any form of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade for the semester in this course‑‑NO EXCEPTIONS!

Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions: If Ole Miss classes are canceled for weather, any assignment scheduled for that date will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting thereafter. If an examination is scheduled on a date in which the University is closed, then that examination will be given on the next class meeting thereafter.

Students with Disabilities

Students with Disabilities: Any student who feels that he or she needs an accommodation due to any disability, please make an appointment to discuss this matter with me during the first week of the semester.

Important Dates

Important Dates: 08/01 EXAM I (Chps 1-6). 08/06 EXAM II (Chps 7-11). 08/12 EXAM III (Chps 12-21).