Welcome to MT140 Introduction to ManagementProfessor Rhonda Shannon, MBA

Unit 1 Seminar – Introduction to Management

This seminar is being recorded

Instructor Contact Information

Professor Rhonda Shannon

Eastern Time Zone

Home/ Office Phone: (317) 885-0469

Cell Phone: (317) 690-9917

Email: rshannon@kaplan.edu

AIM: RhondaShannon1

Office Hours: Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm and Sunday 7:00-8:00 pm Eastern Time!

You don’t need to wait until office hours to contact me! I check my email several times a day and I welcome your telephone calls! If you have a

question, don’t wait! Ask immediately.

MT140 Course Objectives

During this term, we will:

1. Describe solutions to management problems

2. Recognize the four functions of management

3. Explain a process to manage technology decisions

4. Summarize the importance of social responsibility, and diversity in a business environment

5. Identify the ethical issues within business

Did You Know?• In 2008, there were 29.6 million businesses operating in the United

States!

 • Small businesses (those listed by the government with 500 or

fewer employees) accounted for 99.9% of all businesses.

 • Large businesses numbered 18,000 in 2006.

 • Statistics show that about 50% of new businesses survive after 5

years.

 

Good Management Practices Can Greatly Improve These Odds!

That is why we are here!

The Course Syllabus

• You will find our Syllabus in the Syllabus Area of our Course room, and in the Doc Sharing area of our course.

• Print it out in Doc Sharing

• Review the course requirements and expectations.

Kaplan Late Work Policies:Late Work Policy

Extenuating Circumstances:  If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects, quizzes, seminars or participating in the class, please contact your instructor to make alternative arrangements. The possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of your instructor. Active communication is the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the term. It is your responsibility to inform your instructor (ahead of time, whenever possible) of extenuating circumstances that might prevent you from completing work by the assigned deadline. In those situations, we will work together to come up with a mutually acceptable alternative. Prior notification does not automatically result in a waiver of the late penalties. Please note that evaluation of extenuating circumstances is at the discretion of your instructor and documentation may be required for verification of the extenuating circumstance. Examples of extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to:  personal/family member hospitalization, death in the family, weather/environmental evacuation due to fire/hurricane, or active military assignment where internet connectivity is unavailable for a limited time period. Computer-related issues and internet connectivity issues are not considered extenuating circumstances.

Without Extenuating Circumstances:          Up to one week (1-7 calendar days) late 20% deduction in points       After one week (8-14 calendar days) late 30% deduction in points

        No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date.Note: In order for you to make up a quiz, exam or discussion thread, you must contact your instructor by email at least one day prior to the day you want to make up the work so that access can be provided.  Additionally, you must

notify your instructor by email when you have submitted late work. 

Your First Weekly Activity

• This course uses a text: Management (M start here series–soft cover), 2nd edition 2011 ISBN: 978-0-07- 353-039-0 (electronic version) or Management (Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World), 9th edition, 2011 ISBN: 978-0-07-813724-2 (Chapter 6 only)

• Your Reading this week: Chapter 1 in the Bateman & Snell textbook

• Always make your reading the first activity of the unit!

• When reading in the course room, remember to move your computer mouse to the right side of the text to scroll down for the information. Left clicking on this will advance to the next page.

Any questions?

Your Second Weekly ActivityClass Discussion!

• Learn from the many different perspectives represented

• Add experiential knowledge to our course material

• Ask questions

• Get help from instructor and classmates

• Exchange ideas

• Get feedback

• And they are fun!

How To Do Well In Class Discussion:

• Post early: Your Initial Post must be made no later than Saturday, midnight EST. The earlier the better! Posts must be made on at least 3 different days. This is expected to be an on-going discussion!

• Respond to at least two classmates, not including the instructor! • Be sure your Initial Discussion Post is at least 100 words in length• Apply the language and concepts from your readings in your responses• Interpret your own knowledge in terms of the course – personal experience

is great, but apply your reading to it• Check out the key terms at the end of each unit – try to incorporate them• Use web based research where appropriate to make a point. If you use

referenced material, this must be correctly cited.• Use material from previous units to link concepts• Be thoughtful, thorough, and substantive. The posts should address the

Discussion questions or topics.• Check frequently to see if anyone has asked questions• Spell Check your posts ! Proper grammar and punctuation are required.• Pay attention to the rubric in your syllabus

Any questions ?

Your Third Weekly Activity Homework Assignments!

• Exercises may consist of answering questions in a text chapter, writing a paper, or completing some other assignment. Exercises are usually performed offline.

• Proof, proof, proof – grammar and spelling matter. Apply the concepts and language of the course

• Answer all the questions in terms of the key concepts of that unit• Additional research may be used. • Assignments are due by Tuesday Midnight EST. • Is everyone clear on how to use the Dropbox?• If something is confusing, please check with your professor .

How To Do Well In Homework Assignments

• Be sure your response adequately answers the assignment question (s).

• Be sure your Homework Assignment is well-written without spelling errors and using complete sentences.

• Be sure your assignment is submitted to the correct Dropbox as an attachment in MS Word (.doc) format.

• Be sure your file is named using the correct Kaplan file naming convention. (This will be covered in Unit 2).

YourName_ Assignment_Unit# Example: RhondaShannon_Homework_Unit1

Weekly Feedback

Each Week, I will read every Class Discussion Post and every Homework Assignment you submit and I will submit feedback on your work along with the grade

points earned. Your Homework Assignments will receive my comments in blue print directly on your paper and then returned to you in the Dropbox. It is

critical that you read my feedback on your work!

Any questions ?

Your Fourth Required Weekly Activity Reviews!

• Multiple choice quizzes

• Reviews are not timed

• Think the question through

• Retake the quizzes as necessary

• Press the “Submit for Grade” button when you are finished and ready for me to grade your Review

• If you have any technical problems, call the Help Desk immediately

Rubrics

Two Sets of Grading Rubrics will be used in this class:

1. The Class Discussion Rubric

2. The Homework Assignment Rubric

Class Discussion RubricThe following factors make up your Class Discussion Grade:

 

(a) Quality: (40%): All assigned discussion questions were answered completely

Posts were on topic and unique in content

All posts demonstrated analysis of the topic

 

(b) Participation: (30%): Initial post no later than Saturday, midnight EST

Posts made to each discussion question on at least 3 different days

The original post to be no less than 100 words

(c) Clarity & Organization (20%): Posts were organized and logical

No spelling or grammatical errors

References were used and cited properly (If appropriate)

(d) Professional & Netiquette (10%): Respect and consideration toward peers/instructors

Appropriate language

Professional use of abbreviations and acronyms

Assignment RubricThe Project Grading Rubric in your syllabus will be used

to grade Homework Assignments.

To Summarize:• Content, Focus, and use of the test and research = 50%• Analysis and critical thinking = 30%• Writing style and grammar = 20%

Class Seminars• Fun and helpful

• Opportunity to ask questions

• Opportunity to interact with classmates

• You can review the recording if you are unable to attend

• Go to the KHE link as you did to enter this Seminar and choose “History.” Choose the date of the Seminar you would like to review and click on it.

• I will also post my PowerPoint and my notes in doc sharing as well as sending everyone those files in an email. I will send them out after seminar.

• Seminar Participation is not graded but you are strongly encouraged to attend!

• I am always in the seminar a few minutes before it begins if you want to chat.

• After the seminar begins, please limit discussion to the seminar topics.

• If you enter after the seminar has begun or leave before it is over please enter and exit so as not to interrupt the seminar in progress.

Any questions ?

What Managers Do - POLCP = Planning: The management function of systematically making

decisions about goals and activities that an individual, a group, a work unit, or the overall organization will pursue.

O = Organizing: The management function of assembling and coordinating human, financial, informational, and other resources needed to achieve goals.

L = Leading: The management function that involves the manager’s efforts to stimulate high performance by employees.

C = Control: The management function of monitoring performance and making needed changes.

What is Business ?

• A commercial entity that engages in activities to earn a profit. (For Profit)

Or• An entity that exists to return something other

than profits to its owners. (Not For Profit)

What is Profit?

The positive gain from an investment or business operation after subtracting for all expenses.

What is Revenue?

For a company, this is the total amount of money received by the company for goods sold or

services provided during a certain time period.

What are Expenses?

Any cost of doing business resulting from revenue-generating activities.

I will now answer any outstanding questions!

See you next week!

I will be posting my notes, PowerPoint and transcripts out on doc sharing and will also be emailing you those as well.

You are always welcome to listen to the archives after the Seminar.

Thanks for attending seminar

I look forward to seeing you next week.

Everyone have a great night!