MAN 101 Principles of Management

Robbins, Stephen P., Coulter, Mary A. Management, 15th Edition (Pearson, 2020).

ISBN-13: 978-0133910292
ISBN-10: 0133910296

Students can obtain this text book from the following source:
https://www.pearson.com/store/p/management/P100002803043/9780136714491

All reading and (optional) homework assignments referenced in this syllabus refer to this text

1) In addition, it is recommended that students have access to MyManagementLab®, by Pearson. This can be accessed here:

https://www.pearson.com/store/p/management/P100002803043/9780136714491

2) The following study guide will be made available upon enrollment:

Robbins, Stephen P., Coulter, Mary A. PowerPoint Presentation to accompany Management, 13th Edition (Pearson, 2016).

The student’s final grade will be based on a final examination. Examination questions will cover all topics covered in the readings. Students will have two hours to complete the final examination.  Students will be assigned a number grade from 0-100. A letter grade will also be issued in accordance with the following scale:

90-100 – A
80-89 – B
70-79 – C
0-69 – non passing

Lesson Overview

Lesson 1: Managers in the Workplace
Read Chapter 1

In this lesson the students examine how the field of study called management has evolved. The students explore the many elements that make up the different approaches to management. Focus on the following learning objectives as you read and study this chapter. Describe some early management examples. The students explain the various theories in the classical approach and learn about the development and uses of the behavioral approach. The students look at the quantitative approach and explain the various theories in the contemporary approach.

Lesson 2: Management Practice
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In this lesson the students describe the eight steps in the decision-making process. The students explain the four ways managers make change. The students classify decisions and decision-making conditions. The students describe different decision-making styles and learn about how biases affect decision making. The students identify different effective decision-making techniques.

Lesson 3: Managing the External Environment and the Organization’s Culture
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In this lesson the students contrast ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric attitudes toward global business. The students learn about the importance of regional trading alliances and global trade mechanisms. The students describe the structures and techniques organizations use as they go international. The students explain the relevance of the political/legal, economic, and cultural environments to global business.

Lesson 4 – Managing in a Global Environment
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In this lesson the students define workplace diversity and explain why managing it is so important. The students describe the changing workplaces in the United States and around the world. The students explain the different types of diversity found in workplaces. The students learn about the challenges managers face in managing diversity. The students describe various workplace diversity management initiatives.

Lesson 5 – Managing Diversity
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In this lesson the students define workplace diversity and explain why managing it is so important. The students describe the changing workplaces in the United States and around the world. The students explain the different types of diversity found in workplaces. The students learn about the challenges managers face in managing diversity. The students describe various workplace diversity management initiatives.

Lesson 6 – Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics
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In this lesson the students learn about what it means to be socially responsible and what factors influence that decision. The students explain green management and how organizations can go green. The students learn about the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior. The students describe management’s role in encouraging ethical behavior. The students learn about current social responsibility and ethics issues.

Lesson 7: Managing Change and Innovation
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In this lesson the students compare and contrast views on the change process. The students classify types of organizational change. The students explain how to manage resistance to change. The students learn about contemporary issues in managing change. The students describe techniques for stimulating innovation.

Lesson 8: Planning Work Activities
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In this lesson the students define the nature and purposes of planning. The students classify the types of goals organizations might have and the plans they use. The students compare and contrast approaches to goal-setting and planning. The students learn about contemporary issues in planning.

Lesson 9: Managing Strategy
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In this lesson the students define strategic management and explain why it’s important. The students explain what managers do during the six steps of the strategic management process. The students describe the three types of corporate strategies. The students describe competitive advantage and the strategies organizations use to get it. The students learn about current strategic management issues

Lesson 10: Designing Organizational Structure – Basic Designs
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In this lesson the students describe six key elements in organizational design. The students contrast mechanistic and organic structures. The students learn about the contingency factors that favor either the mechanistic model or the organic model of organizational design. The students describe traditional organizational designs.

Lesson 11: Designing Organizational Structure – Adaptive Designs
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In this lesson the students describe contemporary organizational designs.. The students learn about how organizations organize for collaboration. The students explain flexible work arrangements used by organizations. The students learn about organizing issues associated with a contingent workforce. The students describe today’s organizational design challenges.

Lesson 12: Managing Human Resources
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In this lesson the students explain the importance of the human resource management process and the external influences that might affect that process. The students learn about the tasks associated with identifying and selecting competent employees. The students explain the different types of orientation and training. The students describe strategies for retaining competent, high-performing employees. The students learn about contemporary issues in managing human resources.

Lesson 13: Creating and Managing Teams
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In this lesson the students define groups and the stages of group development. The students describe the major components that determine group performance and satisfaction. The students define teams and describe best practices influencing team performance. The students learn about contemporary issues in managing teams.

Lesson 14: Managing Communication
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In this lesson the students define the nature and function of communication. The students compare and contrast methods of interpersonal communication. The students identify barriers to effective interpersonal communication and how to overcome them. The students explain how communication can flow most effectively in organizations. The students describe how technology affects managerial communication and organizations. The students learn about contemporary issues in communication.

Lesson 15: Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior
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In this lesson the students identify the focus and goals of individual behavior in organizations. The students explain the role that attitudes play in job performance. The students describe different personality theories. The students describe perception and factors that influence it. The students learn about learning theories and their relevance in shaping behavior. The students learn about contemporary issues in organizational behavior.

Lesson 16: Motivating Employees
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In this lesson the students define motivation. The students compare and contrast early theories of motivation. The students compare and contrast contemporary theories of motivation. The students learn about current issues in motivation

Lesson 17: Being an Effective Leader
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In this lesson the students define leader and leadership. The students compare and contrast early theories of leadership. The students describe the three major contingency theories of leadership. The students describe contemporary views of leadership. The students learn about contemporary issues affecting leadership.

Lesson 18: Monitoring and Controlling
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In this lesson the students explain the nature and importance of control. The students describe the three steps in the control process. The students explain how organizational and employee performance are measured. The students describe tools used to measure organizational performance. The students learn about contemporary issues in control.