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Course Information: Course Number and Title: MG5615 – Organizational Economics Term/Year: Fall I 2019 Executive Term Term Dates: August 26, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Delivery Method: Online with Residency (December 20 – 22, 2019 in Henniker, NH) Meeting Place and Time: Online via Blackboard Residency Dates: December 20, 2019 – December 22, 2019 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: N/A Instructor Information: Faculty Name: Vlad Dolgopolov, PhD Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: (518) 368-8707 (Central Time) Response time: 24-48 hours Required Materials and Textbook(s): Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategy, and Tactics (14th Edition) James McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, & Frederick Harris Cengage Learning, © 2017, 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1-305-50638-1 ISBN-10: 1-305-50638-3 Optional or Supplemental Materials: Cengage PowerPoint Summary Slides of the covered chapters in the textbook and any other articles or reading material are provided in the weekly Course Content Folder in Blackboard. Course Description & Outcomes: This course will develop students’ capacity to analyze the economic environment and to employ economic analyses when making key management decisions. Students will review how economics impacts the way in which an organization operates, to understand the constraints this environment places on the organization’s pursuit of its goals, how these constraints may change with time, and to apply economic reasoning to internal decision making. Students will examine a variety of issues including demand analysis, forecasting, production and cost, pricing policies, government regulations. (3 credits) Upon completion of this class, students should have developed or enhanced their systematic investigative skills, abstract thinking power, and analytical abilities along with logical reasoning required by decision-makers in addressing domestic and international business issues. Additionally, students should be able to:
Understand the objectives of a firm, explain the theory of profit, and recognize the responsibility of management through defining managerial economics and fundamental economic concepts
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Analyze demand, supply, operation of a market economy, differentiate various elasticities of demand and supply, and recognize the business condition (trends, cycles, and seasonal effects)
Demonstrate knowledge of Economic Forecasting and analyze the strength and weaknesses of forecasting techniques.
Examine the economic theory of production and cost analysis Practice the application of cost theory and examine the break-even analysis Demonstrate knowledge of pricing and output decisions as it relates to pure competition, monopolies,
oligopolies, and cartels; examine pricing techniques and identify competitor’s reactions and tactical responses
Identify the role and limits of the government in the economic affairs of the country Describe long-term investment analysis
Grading Policy and Late Work: Late Policy: It is important to complete all assigned work on time, especially given that assignments in successive
weeks build on each other. No discussion forum posts or responses are accepted for credit once the week/module is over. Individual written assignments/quizzes may be accepted up to four days late at a 10% of maximum grade
penalty per day. Thus, an assignment originally due on Sunday and submitted on Thursday would be penalized by 40% of maximum grade. If, for example, such an assignment would normally earn a grade of 85%, the late penalty will reduce the grade to 45%.
No work may be submitted late after the last day of the course. In the case of extenuating circumstances, such as a major illness that requires hospitalization of the
student or an immediate family member or a similar event, please reach out to the instructor as soon as possible to inform of the event and to agree on a new set of due dates. In such cases, late penalties will be waived. The instructor reserves the right to request documentation of extenuating circumstances.
Your grade in this course will be the evaluation of your performance on each assessment. There is a grading rubric that is located in the syllabus and Blackboard to assess your performance. Listed below are the items to be evaluated:
Assessment Frequency % Toward Final Grade Discussions Board Forum 14 @ 100 points per discussion forum
1 @ 0 points (company selection) 20%
Managerial Challenges
5 @ 100 points 30%
Quizzes
6 @ 100 points each 30%
Final Case Study Paper and PowerPoint Presentation
1 @ 100 points (paper) 1@ 100 points (presentation)
20%
Total 27 Assessments 100%
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Grading Scale:
A 100-93 A- 92-90 B+ 89-87 B 86-83 B- 82-80 C+ 79-77 C 76-73 C- 72-70 D 69-60 F 59 and below
Final course grades of C+ or below will not meet graduate degree requirements. Students will need to repeat any course in which they received a grade C+ or below. For more information, please refer to the New England College Academic Catalog. Required Technical Skills In order to promote success in an online community, whether 100% online or hybrid, students must know how to use email and navigate the Internet. Students must be familiar with their computer or device, its programs and operating system, be able to send messages to their instructor, upload attachments, post assignments, communicate with other students, and navigate the course site. Students should retain and organize copies of all course work on a backup device or cloud storage program. Attendance Policy Students are required to meet the federal requirements for time on task per the Federal Definition of the Credit Hour: https://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GEN1106.pdf Students must log in to the course site multiple times each week, and submit all required assignments. Verification of participation occurs in Week 1 of the course, where students are expected to submit all required assignments. Failure to do this will result in the students being dropped from the course. Students will be dropped if they don't complete at least one graded assignment. This course is fully online and delivered asynchronously. There are no face-to-face components or set times that you must log in. You are expected to participate in all course activities. Not actively and consistently contributing online for the duration of the course will adversely affect your grade. Students are always expected to actively contribute to the discussions and other activities online. A significant portion of your grade is based upon this and you are personally responsible for the material. It is the responsibility of each student to understand fully the participation policies and procedures for every course in which the student is enrolled. New England College respects student’s religious observances. In an online environment, students are expected to notify their instructors if they are unable to participate fully during the time of the student’s observances. Making up missed assignments and course contributions is the student’s responsibility.
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This course, run through the Blackboard learning system, is not correspondence or self-paced. Students must participate in all content, communications, assignments, discussions, blogs, wikis and other activities throughout the course, adhering to time frames, due dates or deadlines specified. Executive Programs: All students enrolled in the Executive Programs at New England College are required as part of the program to attend a three-day residency during each academic term. All residencies run from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM over the three days. Students must travel on the Thursday before and the Monday after each residency. Failure to attend will result in the student failing all three courses for the term. If a student is late to or misses more than two sessions without the approval of the Program Director, the student will be required to attend a three-day make-up residency. Note: Class absences may impact an international student’s visa status, as immigration laws stipulate that F-1 visa students must be in a full-time schedule and must be attending classes. Expectations for Online Behavior NEC requires a learning environment where everyone is respected and feel safe to take the risks necessary for learning. All online communication must be respectful and constructive. Students who violate these guidelines will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs. Students must review and adhere to NEC’s Netiquette Guidelines. NEC Academic Integrity Policy: Graduate Programs The New England College community embraces an Academic Honor Principle. It consists of honesty, trust, and integrity. Honesty is being true to oneself and others, engendering a culture of trust. Trust builds mutual respect, fostering a disposition of responsibility and civility. Integrity denotes inner strength of character: doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong. Students, Faculty, and Staff accept these values as fundamental guides to our actions, decisions, and behavior. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following infractions: Plagiarism: According to the Council of Writing Program Administrators, “plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledg-ing its source.”1 Any of these activities constitutes plagiarism: directly copying and pasting from a source without citation; paraphrasing from a source or sources without citation; turning in a paper, or sections of a paper, known to be written by someone other than the student; unauthorized multiple submissions of the same work in more than one course; and turning in a purchased paper. Misuse or inaccurate citation of sources: It may be possible that a student has carried out a good-faith attempt to acknowledge others’ work but has failed to do so accurately or fully. This may include citing sources, but not including sufficient information or correct formatting of the citation. These are not considered plagiarism, unless the student repeats the misuse of sources after feedback from the faculty. In case of doubt about how to cite a source, students should ask their instructor. Plagiarism is a severe event that will lead to penalties that may result in expulsion. Please consult the Academic Integrity Policy in the NEC Catalog for specific information on procedures regarding this policy.
1 Council of Writing Program Administrators. 2003. Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices. http://wpacouncil.org/files/wpa-plagiarism-statement.pdf
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you don’t know 4. Making up data for research 5. Stealing quizzes or exams prior to their administration 6. Altering or attempting to alter college records 7. Offering a bribe to college personnel in exchange for special treatment or favors Because academic dishonesty violates academic integrity, it cannot be condoned at NEC. For further explanation on this topic, please refer to the New England College Academic Catalog. Credit Hours and Student Work Regardless of the format (online or hybrid) or the time period in which the course is offered (e.g. fifteen or seven weeks), the student work expectation for all courses is the same. One credit represents 45 hours of work over the course of a term (including lectures, laboratories, recitations, discussion groups, field work, study, etc.), averaged over each week during the term, in order to complete the work of the course. In a three-credit course, the expectation is that there is 135 hours of work. The approximate student learning hours per week are as follows: 15-week course = 9 hours per week, 7-week course = 19 hours per week, and a 3-week course = 45 hours per week. The approximate weekly hours of work for the student is (9) which includes reading the assigned text and/or articles, reviewing the Cengage PowerPoints, viewing course videos, completing managerial challenges, preparing for and taking any weekly quizzes, and research/writing for final case study.
Assignment Calculation Hours Required Reading 13 Chapters, 3.07 hours
per chapter 40
PowerPoint Presentation 13 PowerPoint slides and notes at varying lengths, 1 hour
13
Discussion Boards 14 boards, 1.5 hours per board
21
Managerial Challenges 5 Challenges at 1 hour of research and 1 hour of writing
10
Quizzes 6 quizzes and preparation time, 6.5 hours per quiz
39
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Final Case Study Paper and PowerPoint Presentation
8 hours writing 4 hours presentation
12
Expected total 135 (@45 hours of work/per credit)
*(4-credit course = 180 total hours, 3-credit course = 135 total hours, 2-credit course = 90 total hours; 1-credit course = 45 total hours).
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Day 1 Monday
Day 2 Tuesday
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Day 3 Wednesday
Day 4 Thursday
Day 5 Friday
Day 6 Saturday
Day 7 Sunday
Week Topics & Learning Objectives Reading & Assignments Week 1
August 26 – September
01
Introduction & Goals of the Firm - Define Managerial Economics - Understand the role of profits and the
various theories of profit - Recognize the decision-making model
and responsibility of management - Describe the objective of the firm - Interpret shareholder wealth
maximization
Read: Chapters 1 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoints Presentation Chapter 1 Required Articles: “How Apple’s Store Strategy Beat the Odds” by Nick Wingfield “Samsung Delays Launch of Galaxy Fold After Screen Failure” by Sam Kim and Mark Gurman
Discussion Assignment – Week 1 Introductions Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Wednesday Week 1.
Discussion Assignment – Week 1 4G Model Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 1. Post two comments in the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm Sunday Week 1.
Week 2 September
2–September 8
Labor Day Holiday
Observance
Fundamental of Economics - Define demand function - Construct a demand schedule - Define supply function and marginal
analysis (net present value)
Read: Chapter 2 in the textbook
Review: Cengage PowerPoints Presentation Chapter 2
Discussion Assignment – Week 2 Demand Function
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Monday September
02
Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday week 2. Post two comments in the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday of Week 2. Managerial Challenge: Why Charge $25 per Bag on Airline Flights? (Chapter 2 pg. 28-29) Response is due by 11:59PM ET Sunday of Week 2. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapters 1 and 2 Response is due by 11:59PM ET Sunday of Week 2.
Week 3 September 9-
September 15
Demand Analysis - Explore demand relationships by
defining demand schedule and its function
- Reviewing price elasticity of demand - Determining the combined impact on
quantity demand and combined effect
Read: Chapter 3 in the textbook
Review: Cengage PowerPoints Presentation Chapter 3 Required Video: “My Way Highway: The future of delivery in our new on-demand economy” by Alan Amling “How the on-demand economy affects workers” by Palak Shah Discussion Assignment – Week 3 Substitution Effect Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 3. Post two comments in the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm Sunday Week 3. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapter 3. Response is due 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 3.
Week 4 September
16 - September
22
Economic Forecasting - Discuss the strengths and weaknesses
of several classes of forecasting techniques
Read: Chapter 5 in the textbook
Review: Cengage PowerPoints Presentation Chapter 5 Required Articles:
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“Once Trendy Crocs Could Be on Their Last Legs” by Ylan Q. Mui “Forecasting New Product Sales from Likelihood of Purchase Ratings: Commentary” by Robert W. Prattt, Jr. “A 68-Year Old Startup Rebrands Itself” by Steve Olenski Discussion Assignment – Week 4 Forecasting New Products and Services Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 4. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 4. Managerial Challenge: Survey and Opinion Polling (Course Content Link Week 4) Choose a company for Final Case Study: Select a company for the final case study paper by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 4. Post your selection in the Final Case Study Assignment.
Week 5 September
23 – September
29
Economic Theory of Production - Define production function (fixed and
variable inputs) - Review the law of diminishing marginal
returns - Measure the efficiency of a production
Read: Chapter 7 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 7 Required Articles: “Boeing’s Secret” by Stanley Holmes & Mike France Required Video: “How a Boeing 787 Dreamliner is Built” by Sam Chui Discussion Board – Week 5 Production Economics Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 5. Post two comments in the discussion forum on
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posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 5. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapters 5 and 7. Response is due 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 5.
Week 6 September
30 – October 06
Economic Theory of Cost Analysis - Distinguish the difference between
accounting and economic cost - Define short-run cost and long-run cost
Read: Chapter 8 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 8 Required Articles: “U.S. Car Business in Major Shift” by Sharon Terlep & John Kell “Car Making in America” by (Anonymous) Discussion Board – Week 6 Cost Analysis Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 6. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday week 6. Managerial Challenge: Should US Airways build the training center in Pittsburgh? (Chapter 8 pg. 302 Exercise 1)
Week 7 October 07 – October 13
Application of Cost Theory - Estimate cost functions - Recognize fixed and variable cost - Determine the optimal scale of an
operation - Differentiate economies of scale versus
economies of scope - Explore the limitations of break-even
analysis
Read: Chapter 9 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 9 Required Articles: “Adding Value in Nike’s Production Line” by kdumont Required Video: “Nike – Introducing Nike Flyprint” Discussion Board – Week 7 Cost Theory Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 7.
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Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 7.
Week 8 October 14 – October 20
Prices, Output, and Strategy: Pure and Monopolistic Competition
- Introduce the competitive strategic analysis
- Discuss Michael Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- Distinguish pure versus monopolistic competition
- Identify asymmetrical information
Read: Chapter 10 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 10 Required Articles: “Apple’s WWDC Highlights: Death of iTunes and $6,000 Macs” by Brian X. Chen and Jack Nicas Discussion Board – Week 8 Product Differentiation Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 8. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 8. Managerial Challenge: “Resurrecting Apple in the Tablet World” (Chapter 10 pg. 334-335) Assignment/Activities/Assessments: Case Study Outline Complete an outline for the final case study paper by Day Seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 pm ET of Week 8. Post your outline in the Final Case Study Outline (this is an ungraded activity).
Week 9 October 21 – October 27
Price and Output Determination: Monopoly and Dominant Firms
- Analyze how firms operate as a monopoly and make output and pricing decisions
- Identify reasons for a single-firms dominance
- Review decision for regulated industries
Read: Chapter 11 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 11 Required Articles: “2018-19 Intel Corporate Responsibility Report: Creating Value through Transparency” by Suzanne Fallender Required Videos: “The new age of corporate monopolies” by Margrethe Vestager
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Discussion Board – Week 9 Regulated Monopoly Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 9. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 9. Managerial Challenge: “Dominant Microprocessor Company Intel Adapts to Next Trend” (Chapter 11 pg. 384-385)
Week 10 October 28 – November 03
Price and Output Determination: Oligopoly - Examine the oligopolistic market
structure - Outline the interrelated decisions
making employed by oligopolistic firms - Analyze cartels and price leadership
Read: Chapter 12 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 12 Discussion Board – Week 10 Oligopolistic Industries Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 10. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 10. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapter 10, 11, and 12. Response is due by Day Seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 pm ET Week 10.
Week 11 November 04 – November
10
Pricing Techniques and Analysis - Examine value-based pricing - Characterize differential pricing in
segmented markets - Discuss pricing throughout product life
cycle - Assess pricing of goods and services
sold over the internet
Read: Chapter 14 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 14 Required Articles: “Product Bundling is a Smart Strategy—But There’s a Catch” by Dina Gerdeman Discussion Board – Week 11 Price Skimming Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 11. Post two comments on the discussion forum
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on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 11. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapter 14. Response is due 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 11.
Week 12 November 11 – November
17
Government Regulation - Examine the various regulatory acts
and governmental protection for businesses
Read: Chapter 16 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 16 Required Articles: “Antitrust Troubles Snowball for Tech Giants as Lawmakers Join In” by Cecilia Kang, David Streitfeld and Annie Karni Discussion Board – Week 12 Antitrust Regulation Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 12. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 12. Written Assignment: Quiz reviewing Chapter 16. Response is due 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 12.
Week 13 November 18 – November
24
Long-Term Investment Analysis - Review the basic framework for capital
budgeting - Estimate the firms cost of capital - Recall cost-benefit analysis
Read: Chapter 17 in the textbook Review: Cengage PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 17 Required Articles: “What you need to know about mergers & acquisitions: 12 Key considerations when Selling your company” by Richard Harroch Discussion Board – Week 13 Capital Expenditure Decisions Devise and post your Discussion Forum response by 11:59 pm ET Thursday Week 13. Post two comments on the discussion forum on posts or comments made by other participants by 11:59 pm ET Sunday Week 13.
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Thanksgiving Recess
November 25 – December 01
Week 14 December 02 – December
08
Organizational Economics / Course Application - Recall, distinguish, and relate the
concepts and theories of managerial economics to complete the final case study paper
Read: Review all chapters necessary to complete the final case study paper. Other Required Materials: Review the sample final case study paper under Course Content Week 14. Discussion Board – Week 14 No discussion forum this week to complete the final case study written assignment. Written Assignment: Complete the final case study paper on your selected and approved company. Response is due Day Seven (Sunday) @ 11:59 pm ET Week 14.
Week 15 December 09 – December
15
Presentation Skills - Develop a PowerPoint presentation
using organizational economic concepts, ideas, and theories to support your research on the selected and approved company
- Enhance and evaluate your public speaking and presentation skills
Required Articles: “16 Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Presentation Skills from 16 Powerful TED Talks” by Jeff Haden Required Video: “How to Give a Great Presentation – 7 Presentation Skills and Tips” by Practical Psychology Other Required Materials: Review the sample PowerPoint presentation under Course Content Week 15 – Required Materials. Discussion Board – Week 15 No discussion forum this week to complete the final case study PowerPoint presentation. Written Assignment: Complete the final case study PowerPoint Presentation on your selected and approved company. Response is due 11:59 pm ET Sunday week 15. This presentation will be presented during residency.
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Residency Week
December 16 – December
22
Residency Dates
December 20 – December
22
Residency Preparation - Develop a PowerPoint presentation
using organizational economic concepts, ideas, and theories to support your research on the selected and approved company
- Enhance and evaluate your public speaking and presentation skills
Discussion Board – Residency Week No discussion forum this week in preparation for residency. Written Assignment: Submit your corrected final case study PowerPoint presentation based on the instructor feedback by Day Four (Thursday) @ 11:59 PM ET. The PowerPoint presentation on your selected and approved company will be presented during residency weekend. Please bring a hard copy (print out) of the presentation to residency for the instructor.
WINTER RECESS December 23 – December 29
Final Course Reflection
December 30 – January 05
Final Course Reflection - Evaluate and apply lessons learned to
your current and future
Discussion Forum: Throughout the term you have explored and examined numerous topics around organizational economics. Throughout the week reflect on material covered and lessons learned during the term. Use the General Question Discussion Board to reach out to your instructor and/or your classmates posting final thought and/or questions.
Course Evaluation
January 06 – January 12
Course Evaluation - Complete Final Course Evaluation
Submit your final course evaluation.
Additional Instructor Expectations Holidays that fall during the semester will push that week’s assignment deadlines back 1 day and will be
noted in the weeks they occur. Discussion boards are typically graded by Day 5 - Friday after the due date Day 7 - Sunday. Quiz answers are
posted as soon as ALL STUDENT quizzes have been graded. Grades for the final case study paper will be available Day Three (Wednesday) after the semester ends.
The basic flow of the course each week is as follows …
1) Read the assigned textbook chapter and articles. 2) Review the Cengage (textbook publisher) PowerPoint slides for the week’s chapter. This is encouraged
as you may find it helpful.
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3) Having read/studied the text, post an initial answer to that week’s discussion board by Day 4 - Thursday, 11:59 pm ET.
4) Respond to at least 2 other discussion board postings from classmates by Day 7 - Sunday, 11:59 pm ET. 5) Submit your managerial challenges by Day 7 – Sunday at 11:59 pm ET. Please not that there is not a
managerial challenge every week like the discussion board. 6) Submit your quizzes by Day 7 - Sunday at 11:59 pm ET. Please note that there is not a quiz every week
like the discussion board. 7) Pick a company to research for your final case study paper in Week 4 by Day 7 – Sunday, 11:59 pm ET. 8) Submit your final case study outline in Week 8 by Day 7 – Sunday, 11:59 pm ET. 9) Submit your final case study paper by Day 7 – Sunday, 11:59 pm ET. 10) Present your final case study PowerPoint presentation Day 6 – Saturday during residency.
Graded Assessments Details Graded Assessments Details Discussion Board (14@100 points each /20% of grade) Students are required to contribute one initial post and at least two responses for each discussion forum. Responses to other students should be substantive. Points will not be earned for responses that simply state, “I agree” or “Good point.” Responses to classmates must serve to advance the conversation. Students may agree or disagree, but all postings must be courteous and respectful following the NEC Netiquette Guidelines. All posts must conform to academic integrity; see NEC Academic Integrity Policy in the syllabus and the definition of plagiarism below for more details. For the initial post (one per forum) students will, unless otherwise specified by the instructor: Compose a well-developed initial post (250 to 300 words) that is comprehensive in answering questions
posed on the discussion board Complete the initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. ET in the assigned week Demonstrate integration of the required reading, other course materials, critical thinking, scholarly or peer-
reviewed sources (as applicable), using APA style For response posts (one per forum) students will, unless otherwise specified by the instructor: Post at least two replies (150 to 200 words each) to classmates or the instructor for each discussion forum Complete replies on a day other than your initial post and no later than Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ET in the
assigned week Demonstrate integration of required reading, peer responses, other course materials, scholarly or peer-
reviewed sources (as applicable), as well as pose questions or comments to further the discussion, using APA style
Recommendations Save text often when writing lengthy discussion board posts; work can be lost if the Internet connection
drops or times out Write posts offline in a word-processing software first so that the text can be saved. Then copy and paste
the text into the discussion thread. Be aware that the format may change when copy and paste is used
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Please use at least two credible academic sources of information (at least one in the original post and at least one in the response(s) to other students) in the graded discussions. Plagiarism: According to the Council of Writing Program Administrators, “Plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledging its source.”2 Any of these activities constitutes plagiarism: directly copying and pasting from a source without citation; paraphrasing from a source or sources without citation; turning in a paper, or sections of a paper, known to be written by someone other than the student; unauthorized multiple submissions of the same work in more than one course; and turning in a purchased paper. Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria
Excellent Performance is outstanding and meets expectations.
Proficient Performance meets expectations and there is still room for improvement.
Satisfactory Performance meets the minimum expectations.
Needs Improvement Performance is weak; the skills are not sufficiently demonstrated at this time.
Not Evident This criterion is missing or not evident.
Comprehension - Relevance of Post
25 to 23 points Develops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail. It is relevant to the ongoing discussion by bringing in both reference to learning material (required readings, lectures, activities, and videos) along with new ideas/fresh perspectives/new insights to the discussion versus simply “restating” the concepts in the required reading or another student’s contribution.
22 to 20 points Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using appropriate detail. It reveals a good command of the subject matter
19 to 18 points Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail. It lacks details that demonstrate understanding of the concepts discussed in the required readings and knowledge shared through the course
17 - 10 points Develops an initial post that does not provide an organized point of view or idea; it lacks insight into the key topics and focus of the learning objectives necessary to demonstrate a grasp of the content areas
0 points Insufficient evidence
Timeliness
15 points
13 to 12 points
11 to 10 points
9 to 4 points
0 points
2 Council of Writing Program Administrators. 2003. Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices. http://wpacouncil.org/files/wpa-plagiarism-statement.pdf
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Submits initial post on time, posts two responses on time, and posts on at least two different days of the week.
Submits initial post on time, posts two responses on time, but does not post on at least two different days of the week.
Submits initial post for thread late and posts two responses to others on time. (Based on the instructor’s late work policy)
Submits initial post late and posts only one or no responses to others. (Based on the instructor’s late work policy)
Insufficient evidence
Engagement and Responses (Creating Community)
20 to 18 points Provides two relevant and meaningful responses with clarifying explanations and details; makes a deeper connection to the topics being examined and poses questions or comments to motivate more group discussion. Is respectful of peers and consistently practices elements of Netiquette. Both initial and peer replies invite for more conversation and respects the views and opinions of peers. Meets length requirement for both the initial post and peer replies.
17 to 16 points Provides two relevant responses with some explanation and detail but fails to add questions or comments to motivate additional group discussion. Meets length requirement for both the initial post and peer replies.
15 to 14 points Provides two responses but does not meet length requirement in either (or both) of the initial response and peer replies. Additionally, peer replies mostly summarize what the other(s) have said.
13 to 8 points Provides only one response with some explanation and detail and but does not meet length requirement.
0 points Insufficient evidence
Critical Thinking and Analysis
25 to 23 points Draws insightful, creative conclusions that are thoroughly supported with evidence, scholarly research, and examples. Post(s) provide examples that demonstrate application to real life contexts.
22 to 20 points Draws informed conclusions that are justified with evidence, scholarly research, and examples.
19 to 18 points Draws logical conclusions but lacks clear evidence, scholarly research, and examples.
17 to 10 points Draws vague conclusions and lacks clear evidence, scholarly research, and examples.
0 points Insufficient evidence
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Writing Mechanics
15 to 14 points Initial posts and responses utilize correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling, with no errors. Proper application of APA/MLA citations are used, if applicable.
13 to 12 points Initial posts and responses have minor grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. Application of APA/MLA citations are used but have errors, if citation is applicable.
11 to 10 points Initial posts and responses are understandable but contain many errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Many errors in APA/MLA style citations, if applicable.
9 to 5 points Initial posts and responses are not understandable and difficult to read. Proper APA/MLA style citations are not used, if applicable.
0 points Insufficient evidence
Grading Written Assignments – Quizzes (6 @ 100 points each / 30% of the grade) There are (6) quizzes consisting of short answers and calculations. The quizzes are “open book” and directly related to the concepts in the textbook. The short answers should be 2 – 3 sentences and directly address the question using course topics and terminology. The short answer questions generally don’t necessitate references or citation, but if used, should follow APA citation style. The calculations should be computed using formulas from the textbook. Grading the Managerial Challenges (5 @ 100 points each / 30% of the grade) The (5) managerial challenges are selected from the textbook or created by the instructor using concepts from the textbook and are due Day 7 – Sunday by 11:59 pm ET. Read and complete the challenges posted in the course content folder – managerial challenge. Please note that there is not a challenge every week like discussion board. The response should be at least 250 words, follow the APA style of writing with in-text citations and a reference list. You do not need a title page with running head or abstract for these assignments. Grading the Final Case Study PowerPoint Presentation (1 @ 100 points / 20% of the grade) Students will develop a PowerPoint presentation based on the selected and approved company. The presentation will be presented at residency and must meet the following guidelines:
Must include (Company Name, New England College, Course Title and Semester, Date, and Your Name) Introduction on the company (overview), what does the company do, what product or service does it
offer, and where is it located (headquarters) Who are its main competitors (list all competitors)? What is the market structure (e.g. pure competition, monopoly, oligopoly, etc.)? How is it regulated? What they got wrong analysis detailing a strategy mistake using the course concepts What they got right analysis detailing a strategy win using the course concepts
The Presentation must be organized in the following way:
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Title Slide Concise with sections clearly defined 10-12 slide minimum (title, body, conclusion, reference, question/answer) At minimum 10 minutes in length No grammar, spelling, punctuation, or typing errors Speaker notes must be included on all slides
Please review the sample PowerPoint presentation under the course content link Week 14. The sample presentation is a guide and should help with understanding expectations. Students must bring a hard copy to residency and the presentation is due Day Seven (Sunday) at 11:59 pm ET Week 15. The presentations will be graded and returned with comments for improvements. The final corrected presentation is due Day Four (Thursday) at 11:59 PM ET Week 16. Grading the Final Case Study Paper (1 @ 100 points / 20% of the grade) Students will choose a company to research. Submit your company choice to the instructor via course content link week four (or earlier) by 11:59 pm ET (Eastern Time). Only one student may research a company and that company should not be their current employer. The final case study paper should be 6-8 pages (double-spaced) covering 4 sections including an overview of the company and its competitive landscape along with 3 other sections addressing specific issues, problems, or strategies the company is facing. Each section should be 1.5 – 2.0 pages (4 sections X 1.5 - 2.0 pages = 6 - 8 pages). The paper should use the complete APA style of writing including a title page with running head, abstract, body, and reference list. The evaluation of the final case study paper is based on how well students apply the course concepts and ideas to the company they have selected. Email and Technical Help NEC College Email Institutional communication, including communication with an instructor, student services, administration,
etc. MUST be conducted through the student’s @nec.edu email account. Students must check their NEC email regularly. The college assumes no responsibility for messages not received because of failure to check @nec.edu email. NEC email cannot be forwarded to another email account.
Students can access NEC email by visiting www.nec.edu and clicking on the hyperlink in the top right corner labeled “Students, Faculty, & Staff”. Then, click the red button for Webmail.
Students can also access the direct link to NEC email. Technical Help MyNEC: Please contact Student Services at [email protected] or call 603-428-2258 NEC email: Email [email protected] or call 603-428-2350.
Blackboard Access and Login This course uses Blackboard, an online learning management system. There are two ways to access Blackboard:
1. Go to www.nec.edu. Click on the “Students, Faculty, & Staff” link in the upper right corner. Click on the red button for “Blackboard”.
2. Direct link: http://blackboard.nec.edu/ Blackboard Technical Support
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Blackboard help and video tutorials Email: [email protected] Blackboard Announcements The instructor will post weekly general announcements, such as what is due for the week, a change in the
time of an office hour chat via Blackboard Collaborate, or reminders of due dates. Students should read Announcements regularly and scroll down to make sure all have been read.
Start Here & Syllabus The syllabus will be available in this section for the duration of the course and any revisions will be posted. Starting instructions and other initial course activities may be included. Course Content All assignments (readings, discussion board, managerial challenges, quizzes, papers etc.) will be grouped in
one location by the specified week. When you click the Course Content menu link, the next screen includes all folders for the week that the instructor has made available. Clicking on the folder text will reveal all of the items relevant for that week, including any readings, videos, activities, and graded assessments.
Discussions Courses will use the discussion board each week for asynchronous discussions. Students must submit the
initial posts by Day 4 – Thursday at 11:59 pm ET and responses to classmates by Day 7 – Sunday at 11:59 pm ET. Students do not have to participate in the discussion at the same time.
The Discussion Board interactions will facilitate collaboration as students will be required to respond to the postings of at least two other classmates each week.
The instructor will read all postings but may not respond to everyone. Students should expect the instructor to respond to some postings at least twice during the week.
My Grades Students can view a list of all assessments and find grades for assignments that have submitted as well as
feedback on the assignments from the instructor. Please note that the “Course Grade” or “Weighted Total” column represents a grade based on completed
and graded items only (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, etc.). This is a “running total”, which means this grade is based on items graded to date, not all items.
Graduate and Online Academic Support Center (GOASC) Students are provided with a wide range of academic support services that focus on each student individually and provide helpful support. The goal is to help students become successful in their education at New England College. Students are encouraged to reach out to GOASC if they have questions pertaining to their enrollment, courses, who to contact for specific academic requests, or any other questions you may have. Email: [email protected] Smarthinking 24/7 Online tutoring and career services available within your Blackboard course. International Advising This office assists international students with maintaining international status including, I-20, SEVIS, RFE and international student internships (CPT).
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Email: [email protected] Career & Life Planning This office assists students with getting started on their internships and/or career guidance. Email: [email protected] H. Raymond Danforth Library Services – accessing the Library Web Page • Open a new browser window and be sure cookies are enabled on your computer. • To access the Library’s catalog and databases, go to www.nec.edu/library; there is also a link to the Library’s
website on the Students, Faculty & Staff page at www.nec.edu. • To find books, click on the Find Books tab at the top of the page. On the Find Books page, you will find a link
to the Library’s online catalog which allows users to search for both print and e-books, as well as other available materials.
• To find databases, click on the Find Articles tab. This page provides a link to an alphabetical listing of our journal databases, as well as a drop-down menu of databases by subject listing. Using one of these options, find the database you wish to use and click on the link to access it.
• The Library’s Research Tools page provides additional help for students in the form of citation and course guides, as well as information on topics like Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.
• Books and articles that are not immediately accessible through Danforth Library can be requested via Interlibrary Loan. To access these forms, click on the Interlibrary Loan tab at the top of the Library’s website.
• To log into the databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your NEC ID number (e.g. GR123456). Remember to enter in both letters and numbers. If you do not know this number, please contact the Library.
The Distance Services Librarian, Mark Rowland, is available to assist students in person on weekdays between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and on Thursdays from 2:00-10 PM. His office is in the library and he can be reached by phone: (603) 428-2352 or by email: [email protected] Reference librarians are also available to help students in person, by phone at 603-428-2344 or by email: [email protected] New England College is a member of both the GMILCS/NHCUC consortiums which allow NEC students to check out books from several public and academic libraries across the state. To see more information about this program, or to see if your library participates, please visit http://www.nhcuc.org/our-campuses/ or http://findit.gmilcs.org/polaris/
This syllabus constitutes the agreement between the instructor and student. Any modifications to this syllabus will be identified during the course.
