MGMT 170 - Management Problems
COURSE
OUTLINE
INSTRUCTOR: Dr.
Necmi Karagozoglu
OFFICE: TAH-2024
OFFICE
PHONE: 278-7389
OFFICE
HOURS: Wednesday,
Collins
J.C. and W.C. Lazier, Managing the Small to Mid-Sized Company: Concepts and Cases, Irwin, 1995.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
This course is about the management and building
of small to mid-sized businesses into enduring great companies. You will be exposed to business-level
strategy development and implementation issues that are particularly relevant
to small to mid-sized companies. In this
connection, we will focus on building your ability to analyze and solve a wide
variety of managerial problems, issues, and dilemmas, and improving your
decision-making and communication skills.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
1. Attendance
Regular
attendance is required due to the importance of in-class activities. Absences without compelling, health-related
reasons will cost the student 10 points each time out of the 370 points total.
2. Participation
Students are
expected to participate fully in all class discussions. Grades on participation will be based on oral
presentations and the frequency of quality contributions to class
discussions. Students are expected to advance their own ideas firmly (but
not dogmatically), listening carefully to others, and preparing before class. Evaluation criteria for oral presentations
include effective use of visual aids, professional appearance and attitude,
attentiveness and enthusiasm, and the ability to defend one's
analysis/solutions in a calm, cooperative, and constructive manner.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
3. Case Study
Teams of three
to five students will be assigned cases from the text. Each team is required to submit two
typewritten case study reports of about 10-15 pages, double-spaced, and to make
an oral presentation on one case study.
Supporting graphs, charts, or tables may be added to the written reports
as appendices or exhibits.
4. Peer
Performance Ratings
Each student
will be required to rate the performance of other members of his/her team. The ratings will be treated in absolute
confidence.
5. Examinations
Three
examinations will be given. Make-up
exams will be given only due to health related and compelling reasons
(instructor must be notified prior to the exam).
GRADING
Assignment Points
Exam
I 40
Exam
II 40
Exam
III 40
Two
Case Study Reports (at 100 Points Each) 200
Participation 50
Contribution
to Team Reports 20
TOTAL 390
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REVISED CLASS SCHEDULE |
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Week |
Topic |
Assignment Due |
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1/26 1/30 |
Orientation to Course and Discussion of
Course Requirements; Formation of Teams |
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2/2 2/6 |
Labor Day; Chapters 1, 2, 3 |
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2/9 2/13 |
Chapters 4, 5, 6 |
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2/16 2/20 |
EXAM I (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4) Team Meeting for Example Case Study |
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2/23 -2/27 |
Chapters 7, 8, 9 |
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3/1 - 3/5 |
EXAM II (Chapters 5, 6, 7)
Class
Discussion of Example Case Study |
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3/8 3/12 |
Chapters 10, 11 Class Discussion of Example Case Study |
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3/15 3/19 |
EXAM III (Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11)
Class
Discussion of Example Case Study |
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3/22 3/26 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #1 |
Case Report |
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3/29 4/2 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case Exam (Optional) |
Case Report |
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4/5 4/9 |
SPRING
BREAK |
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4/12 4/16 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #2 |
Case Report |
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4/19 4/23 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #3 |
Case Report |
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4/26 4/30 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #4 |
Case Report |
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5/3 5/7 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #5 |
Case
Report |
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5/10 5/14 |
Team Meeting for Case Study Case #6
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Case Report |
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5/17 -5/21 |
FINALS WEEK |
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