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MGT601 THE FUNCTIONS OF MODERN

MANAGEMENT

Course Guide This course serves to advance the knowledge of the functions of management, the underlying theories and

literature associated with the management discipline, and build students' understanding of the relationships

across organizational and business functions. Students review current management problems and emerging

solutions applied in the context of the organization.

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MGT601: THE FUNCTIONS OF MODERN MANAGEMENT COURSE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1

COURSE AT A GLANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

COURSE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 COURSE DESIGN ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES ................................................................................................................................................... 5

COURSE MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

REQUIRED TEXTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 REQUIRED RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Articles .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 RECOMMENDED RESOURCE .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Article ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

COURSE GRADING............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

DISCUSSIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 QUIZ ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 END OF COURSE SURVEY ................................................................................................................................................................ 8 FINAL PAPER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 GRADING PERCENT BREAKDOWN ................................................................................................................................................ 9

WEEK 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

WEEK 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

PLANNING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 13 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Recommended Resource .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Assignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

WEEK 3 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

ORGANIZING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 16 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Quiz ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

WEEK 4 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

STAFFING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 19 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Assignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

WEEK 5 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND INFLUENCE ............................................................................................................................. 22 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Assignment ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

WEEK 6 .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL ............................................................................................................................... 25 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Weekly Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Required Resources ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Discussions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 End of Course Survey ...................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Final Paper ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

COURSE MAP ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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COURSE AT A GLANCE

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course serves to advance the knowledge of the functions of management, the underlying theories and literature

associated with the management discipline, and build students' understanding of the relationships across organizational

and business functions. Students grapple with current management problems and emerging solutions applied in the

context of the organization.

COURSE DESIGN This course has been designed to explore the basic elements of organizational management. The foundation of

management, which includes planning, organization, staffing, influence and control will be addressed and researched

throughout the course. The content and activities in this course related to these five pillars of management will allow

students to gain a greater understanding and knowledge of management theory, structure, strategy, processes, and

practice.

This course has been designed for the individual student. That does not mean that students cannot collaborate and work on

assignments as teams or groups. Indeed, collaborative efforts should raise the level of learning synergy as one student’s

instructional efforts reinforce that individual’s learning experience. However, the final measure of learning will be

conducted on an individual basis and by the performance of that individual in addressing classroom activity, course

assignments, and a Final Paper.

Reading the text and the assigned peer-reviewed journal articles will be the primary sources of formal knowledge for each

student. Students will be expected to read each of the chapters and articles as sequenced through the course. In doing so,

students will be measured on how well they understand the subject matter, how adept they are at recognizing situations in

which the subject matter is at hand, and how efficiently they translate and apply this knowledge to the five pillars of

management.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

1. Analyze the various roles managers play in an organization and how these roles support organizational success.

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2. Assess leading and controlling practices in solving organizational challenges.

3. Evaluate manager’s use of systems assisting in the deployment of assets across organizational functions and

reporting structures.

4. Analyze the relationship of strategic planning and human resource alignment.

5. Evaluate the role of an executive-level manager and the tools available for performing the executive-level duties.

6. Develop an operational plan that integrates functional interests across the organization.

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COURSE MATERIALS

REQUIRED TEXTS Bierman, L., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2016). Management: Principles and applications, custom edition [Electronic

version]. Solon, OH: Academic Media Solutions.

• This text is a ConstellationTM course digital materials (CDM) title.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

Articles

Grasshopper Academy. (n.d.). Operations plan. Retrieved from https://grasshopper.com/academy/developing-a-business-

plan/operations-plan/

Kiechel, W., III (2012, November). The management century. Harvard Business Review 90(11), 63-75. Retrieved from

the EBSCOhost database.

Lawler, E. E., III. (2014, March). Eliminating performance appraisals. Forbes. Retrieved from

http://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardlawler/2014/03/25/eliminating-performance-appraisals/

Leidner, D. E., & Elam, J. J. (1994). Executive information systems: Their impact on executive decision making. Journal

of Management Information Systems, 10(3), 139-155. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.

Maslow, A. H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review, 50(4), 370-396. Retrieved from the

EBSCOdatabase.

Quinn, R. E., & Cameron, K. (1983). Organizational life cycles and shifting criteria of effectiveness: Some preliminary

evidence. Management Science, 29(1), 33-51. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

Article

Zhang, X. (2013). The evolution of management information systems: A literature review. Journal Of Integrated Design

& Process Science, 17(2), 59-88. doi:10.3233/jid-2013-0009

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COURSE GRADING

Multiple measures of assessment are used in the course, allowing students opportunities to demonstrate their learning in

more than one way and giving consideration to individual learning styles. Course components that will be assessed are

noted below.

DISCUSSIONS Each week students will participate in online discussions with classmates, which are related to the week’s readings. These

discussions replace the interactive dialogue that occurs in the traditional classroom setting. Each week, students’ initial

discussion posts are due by 11:59 p.m. (of the time zone in which each student resides) on Day 3 (Thursday). Students

will have until 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 (the following Monday) to make the required minimum number of response posts to

classmates. Discussions represent 36.5% of the overall course grade.

QUIZ In Week Three, students will demonstrate and reinforce their understanding of the week’s content by taking an open-book

quiz. Students have up to 12 hours to complete the quiz once they begin. The quiz must be completed in one sitting, by

Day 6 of the week in which it is due. The questions are multiple choice and true/false. The Quiz represents 15% of the

overall course grade.

ASSIGNMENTS There is a written assignment due in Weeks Two, Four, and Five of this course. These assignments must reflect college-

level writing and critical thinking. Assignments represent 23% of the overall course grade.

END OF COURSE SURVEY In Week Six, you will have the opportunity to complete the End of Course Survey, which is a short evaluation tool that

allows each student to express their opinion of the course design and instructional delivery. This is your chance to provide

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the university and program with valuable feedback that will allow us to evaluate the effectiveness of both the course and

your instructor. Your opinions are a valuable component of the university’s continuous improvement plan as the results of

these surveys are reviewed by instructors and course designers to improve course development and instructional practices.

Since evaluating the quality of your educational experience can be an important learning tool, you will receive 0.5 points

for completing this survey. To complete the survey, please watch for an email from [email protected] entitled

“Ashford University End of Course Survey”. Then, simply click on the link within the email line that reads “Please follow

this link to complete the End of Course Survey here” no later than the last day of the course. After you have completed the

End of Course Survey, please complete the one question quiz to receive your points. If for any reason you wish not to

complete the survey, you may do so and still receive the 0.5 points by completing the one question quiz. The End of

Course Survey represents 0.5% of the overall course grade.

FINAL PAPER The final assignment for this course is an Operational Plan. The Final Paper represents 25% of the overall course

grade.

GRADING PERCENT BREAKDOWN

Activity Grading Percent

Discussions 36.5

Quiz 15

Assignments 23

End of Course Survey 0.5

Final Paper 25

Total 100

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WEEK 1

MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW To be completed during the first week of class.

Overview

Activity Due Date Format Grading Percent

Post Your Introduction Day 1 Discussion 0.5

Three Levels of Management Day 3

(1st post) Discussion 3

Evolution of Management Day 3


Weekly Learning Outcomes This week students will

1. Discuss the three levels of management and their functions.

2. Describe the evolution of management practices.

3. Explain the elements of management theory and practice.

Introduction

For Week One, the focus will be on the history of management and the development of management theory and practice

throughout time. This week’s content will include a review of the levels of management, the three management skills and

roles necessary for the effective management of an organization, and how each is rooted in established management

theory.

Required Resources

Text

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Bierman, L., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2016). Management: Principles and applications, custom edition [Electronic


• Chapter 1: Management: An Overview of Management

• Chapter 2: History of Management Thought

• Chapter 3: The Environment of Management

Article

Kiechel, W., III (2012, November). The management century. Harvard Business Review 90(11), 63-75. Retrieved from

the EBSCOhost database.

• The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford

University Library.

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Discussions Participate in the following discussions:

1. Post Your Introduction. 1st Post Due by Day 1. Post a brief introduction on the first day of class in the

discussion forum titled, "Post Your Introduction." This discussion forum is found under Week One on the left

navigation panel. As part of your introduction, please address the following:

• What are your hobbies and interests?

• How this course is relevant to your career and/or your degree?

• What you expect to learn in this course?

Guided Response: Respond to at least three of your classmates' introductions by commenting on the similarities

and differences between your classmates’ introductions and your own initial post.

2. Three Levels of Management. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Imagine yourself as the executive manager of an

organization. You are responsible for establishing the three levels of management and how each level functions

in the organization. One of the executive board members does not agree with having three levels of management.

How would you justify to the executive board that three levels of management should be implemented in the

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organization? In your initial post, please include an explanation of the function that each level performs and why

it is important.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Evaluate their discussions by agreeing,

disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen or enhance the perspectives presented in their initial posts.

3. Evolution of Management. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read the article, “The Management Century”. Based on the

content presented in the article, describe the evolution of management and how management practices have

changed over time. How has our understanding of management changed over time? Why has it evolved in the

ways that it has?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. In your response, discuss why you agree or

disagree with your classmates’ choices.

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WEEK 2

PLANNING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT To be completed during the second week of class.

Overview


Manager’s Decision Support Tools Day 3


Managerial Planning Day 3


Strategic Planning Process Day 7 Assignment 7

Weekly Learning Outcomes

This week students will

1. Explain the steps in the planning process.

2. Explain how the planning process, ethics, and external environment impact the quality-productivity-profitability

link.

3. Discuss the tools managers use for decision making and the tasks they support.

Introduction

For Week Two, the focus will be on planning and strategy in relation to organizational management. This week’s content

covers analyzing the basic steps of organizational strategic planning, and the internal and external factors that impact the

decision-making process related to planning.

Required Resources

Text

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• Chapter 4: Ethics and Social Responsibility

• Chapter 6: Planning and Strategic Management

• Chapter 7: Decision Making

Article

Leidner, D. E., & Elam, J. J. (1994). Executive information systems: Their impact on executive decision making. Journal

of Management Information Systems, 10(3), 139-155. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database.


University Library.


Privacy Policy

Recommended Resource

Article

Zhang, X. (2013). The evolution of management information systems: A literature review. Journal Of Integrated Design

& Process Science, 17(2), 59-88. doi:10.3233/jid-2013-0009

• The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the ProQuest database in the Ashford

University Library.


1. Manager’s Decision Support Tools. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read the journal article, “Executive Information

Systems: Their impact on Executive Decision Making”. Based on the information presented in the article, discuss

the following:

• The tools executive managers use when making major decisions.

• The relationship between the tools the executive managers’ use and the managers’ tasks.

• The reasons for using the support tools.



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Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Analyze their discussions by agreeing,

disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen or enhance the perspective presented in their initial posts.

2. Managerial Planning. 1st Post Due by Day 3. What are the types of plans? How are they distinguished from one

another? Do you think plans with incremental objectives are more effective than those that contain stretch goals?

Why or why not? What role should ethics play with strategic planning? Support your opinion with outside

resources.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. Analyze their discussions by agreeing,

disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen the perspective presented in their initial post.

Assignment

1. Strategic Planning Process. Due by Day 7. In a four- to five-page paper (excluding the title and references

pages), discuss the strategic planning process. In your paper:

• Explain the basic steps in the planning process.

• Describe the steps in the decision-making process, and predict how the personal attributes of the manager

influence decision making.

• Predict how the steps of the strategic planning process and the environmental factors that influence

decision making impact the quality-productivity-profitability link.

Your paper must include in-text citations and references from at least three scholarly sources, in addition to the

text, and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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WEEK 3

ORGANIZING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT To be completed during the third week of class.

Overview


Job Design Day 3


Organizational Life Cycles Day 3


Week 3 Quiz Day 6 Quiz 15



1. Assess the design and organization of divisions of labor in an organization

2. Explain the types of changes that can occur in an organization.

3. Describe the stages of controlled organizational change.

Introduction

Organizational change is deemed as a necessity in a competitive and ever-changing market environment. The ability to

adapt requires an understanding of the internal organizational processes as well as resources to effectively adapt to the

changes and demands of the external market of competitors and consumers.

The elements of power and authority within the organizational setting establish the structure for reviewing plans and

goals, determining work activities, classifying and grouping activities, assigning work and delegating authority, and

designing a hierarchy of relationships. Moreover, power and authority are essential components of ensuring efficient

allocation of resources, such as people, money, and time to support the strategic organizational plan.

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Required Resources

Text



• Chapter 8: Organizing: Designing Jobs, Department, and the Overall Organization Introduction

• Chapter 10: Organizational Change and Innovation

Article

Quinn, R. E., & Cameron, K. (1983). Organizational life cycles and shifting criteria of effectiveness: Some preliminary

evidence. Management Science, 29(1), 33-51. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

• The full-text version of this article can be accessed through the ProQuest database in the Ashford

University Library.


Privacy Policy


1. Job Design. 1st Post Due by Day 3. What kinds of jobs are needed in an organization? How has specialization of

labor, or division of labor, been implemented in an organization in which you have worked (or researched)? How

are departments organized? Do you perceive these groupings to be effective? Why or why not?

Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmates’ posts. Analyze their discussions by agreeing, disagreeing,

or adding other ideas to strengthen or enhance the perspective presented in their initial posts.

2. Organization Life Cycles. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read the article, “Organizational life cycles and shifting

criteria of effectiveness: Some preliminary evidence”. Describe the chronicle of life cycle change and the early

stages of development, performance and resource acquisition, events leading to later stages of development, and

the development of the formalization and control stage. Why do you think the author wrote about this topic? Why

is it important?

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Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmate’s posts. Compare the information in the article to the

analysis provided by your classmates in reference to initiating and formalizing control. Are your classmates’

analyses of the article accurate? Why or why not?

Quiz 1. Week Three Quiz. Due by Day 6. Complete the quiz on the assigned readings for the week.

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WEEK 4

STAFFING IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT To be completed during the fourth week of class.

Overview


The Staffing Function Day 3


Performance Appraisal Day 3


Human Resource Planning and

Organizational Strategy Day 7 Assignment 8



1. Analyze the staffing function and its role in organizational management.

2. Assess the role and impact of performance appraisal.

3. Evaluate the relationship between human resource planning and organizational strategy.

Introduction

In Week Four, human resource planning, organizational strategy, and the staffing function of management will be

reviewed. Human resource planning is an important component in the overall organizational strategy. Human resource

projections, recruiting, and hiring practices must align with the organizational strategy to be effective and support its

mission.

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Required Resources

Text



• Chapter 9: Human Resource Management

Article

Lawler, E. E., III. (2014, March). Eliminating performance appraisals. Forbes. Retrieved from


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1. The Staffing Function. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Why is staffing important? Who is responsible for it? Is it a

function of personnel/human resource departments? What are some of the ways managers can adapt to changes in

the external environment (shrinking work force, impacts of technology, etc.) to recruit and maintain quality

personnel?

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts. When addressing the question, please make

sure that the response is detailed and relevant to the topic. When responding to classmates, analyze their

discussions by agreeing, disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen or enhance the perspective presented in

their initial posts.

2. Performance Appraisal. 1st Post Due by Day 3. The effectiveness of the performance appraisal is often a topic of

debate. Read the Forbes article, “Eliminating Performance Appraisals”. Based on the content of the article,

identify three key points related to the author’s position on the elimination of performance appraisals. From the

view of the manager and using the concepts found in our text, prepare a rebuttal to the article discussing each of

the key points you identified and define the reasons why the performance appraisal should not be eliminated.

Develop a potential solution to the performance appraisal debate, keeping in mind the intent of the appraisal and



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the desired outcome for both the organization and the employees. Support your solutions with a minimum of one

outside resource.

Guided Response: Review the responses created by your classmates’. Evaluate the rebuttal points and respond to

their rationale for not eliminating the performance appraisal within the workplace. Respond to at least two of your

classmates’ posts.

Assignment

1. Human Resource Planning and Organizational Strategy. Due by Day 7. In a four- to five-page paper

(excluding the title and references pages), discuss the relationship between human resource planning activities and

the organization’s strategic development and implementation. Describe the eight elements of the staffing process.

Examine the relationship between the eight elements of the staffing process and the four activities related to

human resource planning.

Based on the information in Chapter 9: Case: Concussion and the National Football League, review the human

resource planning process and the previous readings from Chapter 6. Explain the relationship between the four

activities of human resource planning and the organization’s strategic planning, development, and

implementation.

Your paper should include in-text citations and references for at least three scholarly sources, in addition to the

text, and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.


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WEEK 5

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND INFLUENCE To be completed during the fifth week of class.

Overview


Leadership and Motivation Day 3


Human Needs and Motivation in

Organizational Management

Day 3


Situational Leadership Theory and

Organizational Leadership Day 7 Assignment 8



1. Examine the relationship between leadership skills, traits and behavior and employee motivation.

2. Compare the ERG theory of motivation and Maslow’s theory of motivation.

3. Evaluate the three theories of situational leadership and how each relates to leadership within an organization.

Introduction

For Week Five, the focus will be on leadership traits, skills, and behaviors. A review of leadership theories and how they

influence leadership practices is included. This week’s content will also examine the concept of motivation and how

effective leadership practices influence employee motivation and productivity.

Required Resources

Text

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• Chapter 11: Effective Leadership in the Organization

• Chapter 12: Motivating People

• Chapter 13: Effective Team Management

Article

Maslow, A. H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review, 50(4), 370-396. Retrieved from the

EBSCOdatabase.


University Library.


Privacy Policy


1. Leadership and Motivation. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Based on the readings from the course text, please identify

the leadership traits, skills, and behaviors that you consider the most important in leading and motivating

subordinates. Examine specifically why you selected the traits, skills and behaviors in relation to employee

motivation.

Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmate’s posts. Provide feedback on why you may agree or

disagree with their selection of leadership skills, traits, and behaviors.

2. Human Needs and Motivation in Organizational Management. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Read the article, “A

Theory of Human Motivation.” Based on the information presented in the article, discuss the elements of self-

esteem, esteem needs, and belonging to a group. What is the relationship between self-esteem, esteem needs, and

belonging to a group? Why is it important for a manager to understand and appreciate employees’ self-esteem,

esteem needs, and belonging to a group?



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Guided Response: Respond to two of your classmates’ posts. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with their

rationale of elements related to self-esteem, esteem needs, and belonging to a group.

Assignment

1. Situational Leadership Theory and Organizational Leadership. Due by Day 7. As the new top-level executive

of a medium-sized corporation, you have noticed that the leadership culture in the organization has been

ineffective, which has lowered employee morale. To change the leadership culture you have decided to discuss

this issue with all the managers and supervisors in the organization. Prior to meeting with all the managers and

supervisors, you have decided that you need to develop a how-to guide on effective leadership.

In a four- to five-page paper (excluding the title and references pages), explain why situational leadership theory

is useful and relevant in developing an effective leadership culture. Describe the three theories of situational

leadership and what you consider to be the strengths and weaknesses of each theory when leading staff in the

organizational environment.

The written assignment should include at least three scholarly sources, in addition to the text, and be formatted

according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.


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WEEK 6

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL To be completed during the sixth week of class.

Overview


Organizational Control Process Day 3


Financial Controls Day 3


End of Course Survey Day 7 End of Course Survey 0.5

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1. Describe the difference between data and knowledge in terms of the executive information system (EIS).

2. Analyze the four steps in the control process as it relates to the six elements of input.

3. Develop an organizational plan.

Introduction

For Week 6, the focus will be the six elements of organizational input (mission statement, strategic plans, tactical plans,

past experience, feedback from external environment, and control system design), and how each of these elements

influences the four steps of the organizational control process. This week’s content will also explore the difference

between data and knowledge in terms of the executive information system (EIS) and how the executive manager can use

the EIS to make effective decisions and develop organizational strategy.

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Required Resources

Text



• Chapter 5: Managing in a Global World

• Chapter 15: Management Control Systems

• Chapter 16: Managing Operations and Increasing Productivity

Article

Grasshopper Academy. (n.d.). Operations plan. Retrieved from https://grasshopper.com/academy/developing-a-business-

plan/operations-plan/

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1. Organizational Control Process. 1st Post Due by Day 3. Analyze how the four steps of the control process and

explain how each step contributes to the control function. Describe the three types of controls. How can the

effectiveness of controls be assessed in an organization? Is this assessment different for a global organization?

Guided Response: In your response, please include detailed information on the four steps of the control process.

Also, review the content on budgets and properly incorporate it into your response. Respond to two of your

classmates’ posts. Analyze their discussions by agreeing, disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen or

enhance the perspective presented in their initial posts.

2. Financial Controls. 1st Post Due by Day 3. What is the primary financial control tool used to manage the

operations of an organization and how can it equip managers with the information they need to make decisions?

How are financial controls different for a global organization? Provide three examples.

Guided Response: Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Evaluate their discussions by agreeing,

disagreeing, or adding other ideas to strengthen or enhance the perspectives presented in their initial posts.


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End of Course Survey

1. End of Course Survey. Due by Day 7. After you have completed the End of Course Survey, please complete the

one question quiz to receive your points. If for any reason you wish not to complete the survey, you may do so

and still receive the 0.5 points by completing the one question quiz.

Final Paper

1. Operational Plan. Due by Day 7. Develop an operational plan for an organization of your choice. Read the

article, Operations Plan, for an overview of the required elements in this type of plan. Create a fictional

organization that includes the name, type of business, size of organization, and the product or service that the

organization offers. The paper must be between 8-10 pages in length and include five scholarly sources, in

addition to the text. Your paper must:

• Develop an organizational chart for the proposed organization.

o Include the title of positions and a brief description of the positions’ duties and responsibilities.

o Chapter 8: 8.4-8.7 will provide you with the examples of how different organizations are

structured.

• Define the organization’s vision, mission, and values

• Outline the basic planning process for the organization, and describes how the three levels of management

influence this process.

• Explain why the quality, productivity, and profitability are important elements in the planning process

• Evaluate the relationship between the human resource planning activities and the overall organizational

strategy

• Discuss the philosophy of management that will be applied to the management of the organization and

how the structure of the organization will foster a positive work environment where employees will be

motivated and productive.

• Compose the steps of control and types of controls included in the control process for the organization.

The Operational Plan

• Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages), and formatted

according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.



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• Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of paper

o Student’s name

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

o Date submitted

• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

• Must use five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library in addition to the course text.

o The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on

appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for

this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the

appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the

Ashford Writing Center.

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COURSE MAP

The course map illustrates the careful design of the course through which each learning outcome is supported by one or

more specific learning activities in order to create integrity and pedagogical depth in the learning experience.

Learning Outcome Week Activity

1. Analyze the various roles managers play in an

organization and how these roles support

organizational success.

1

1

2

2

2

3

4

4

5

5

6

Three Levels of Management –

Discussion

Evolution of Management –

Discussion

Manager’s Decision Support Tools

– Discussion

Managerial Planning – Discussion

Strategic Planning Process –

Assignment

Job Design – Discussion

The Staffing Function – Discussion

Performance Appraisal –

Discussion

Human Needs and Motivation –

Discussion


Organizational Leadership –

Assignment

Operational Plan – Final Paper

2. Assess leading and controlling practices in

solving organizational challenges.

3

5

5

Organizational Life Cycles –

Discussion

Leadership and Motivation –

Discussion

Human Needs and Motivation –

Discussion

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5

6


Organizational Leadership –

Assignment


3. Evaluate manager’s use of systems assisting in

the deployment of assets across organizational

functions and reporting structures.

2

6

6

6


– Discussion

Organizational Control Process –

Discussion

Financial Controls – Discussion


4. Analyze the relationship of strategic planning

and human resource alignment.

4

4

6

The Staffing Function – Discussion

Human Resource Planning and

Organizational Strategy –

Assignment


5. Evaluate the role of an executive-level manager

and the tools available for performing the

executive-level duties.

1

2

6

Three Levels of Management –

Discussion


– Discussion


6. Develop an operational plan that integrates

functional interests across the organization.

6 Operational Plan – Final Paper

the functions of modern management · across organizational and business functions. students review...

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