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Professor: D. Kim McKinnon, Ph.D.
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: BA 323C
Telephone: (480) 965-4736
Class Meeting Times: Online from January 11, 2021 – May 1, 2021
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 pm or by appointment
Course Overview and Educational Objectives
MGT300 is designed to give you a broad overview of the subject of management. It will
provide you with information about yourself and others that will help you be both a better
manager and a better team member. The major objective of the course is to expose you
to theories and principles that are important for successfully managing organizations
and people. You will be introduced to a variety of concepts, assessments, tools, and
techniques that are important for understanding the changing business environment;
elements of strategic planning; methods of organizing including recruiting, selecting,
training and developing; techniques for leading individuals and teams; and procedures
for controlling resources to improve productivity and results.
W. P. Carey School of Business Goals
The Undergraduate Program of the W.P. Cary School of Business has established the
following learning goals for its graduates:
1. Critical Thinking
2. Communication
3. Discipline Specific Knowledge
4. Ethical Awareness and Reasoning
5. Global Awareness
Items in bold have significant coverage in this course.
MGT 300: Organization and Management Leadership
Spring 2021
SLN# 14868
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Required Material
Textbook
• Kinicki A., & Williams, B.K. (2020). Management: A Practical Introduction (9th
edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
• With McGraw-Hill Connect Program (typically comes as “Access Code” with
textbook).
Grading and Course Requirements
Final grades are based on your performance on three exams, four quizzes, the
completion of a “syllabus quiz,” four online assessments and sixteen “SmartBook”
assignments using the McGraw-Hill Connect program.
Requirements Points
• Exams (3 exams, each worth 100) 300
• Quizzes (4 quizzes, each worth 20 points) 80
• SmartBook Assignments (16 assignments, each worth 5 points) 80
• Syllabus Quiz (includes Honor Code Acknowledgement) 20
• Online Assessments (4 assessments, each worth 5 points) 20
Total Points 500
Grades
A+ - 485 and above B- - 400 – 414
A - 465 – 484 C+ - 385 – 399
A- - 450 – 464 C - 350 – 384
B+ - 435 – 449 D - 300 – 349
B - 415 – 434 E - Below 300
Y – 350 or higher
Grading Issues
• Grades are earned not given. Missing a grade by “just 1 point” is still missing a
grade.
• There are no extra credit assignments available in this course.
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• “Y” Grade Option – A new grade of Y has been made available during the recent
pandemic. The grade of Y (satisfactory) is a grade that was typically used for
courses such as internships, projects, thesis, and the like. However, it is being
applied to some classes like ours as well for this semester. Credit will be earned
for the "Y" grade, but the "Y" will not be computed in your GPA. "Y" is the
equivalent of a "C" or higher, so our course will apply toward the prerequisites for
more advanced coursework. If you have questions about how a “Y” might impact
you, please discuss with your advisor before requesting it.
Please note: once you request a Y grade, that decision will be upheld and cannot
be returned to a letter grade at a later time.
Detailed Course Requirements
Exams
There will be three non-cumulative exams in the course. Each exam will consist
of a variety of multiple choice questions. Although exams will be open book/open
note, there will be limited time to the point that you will not have sufficient time to
look up most answers – you need to know the material. You will have 60
minutes to complete 50 questions.
Once you start the exam you must finish it. Do not open and start the exam
unless you are certain that you will have the 60 minutes of uninterrupted time
necessary to complete it. The questions will be presented to you one at a time,
with no back tracking. See the schedule below for the date/time frames for the
exams. Exams are taken using the Remote Proctor Now (RPNow) monitoring
program. Additional details will be provided as an “Announcement” when we get
closer to the first exam. Exams are to be taken during a two-day testing
window beginning at 6:00 am on the first day and concluding at 11:59 pm
(AZ time) on the second day.
Exams for this semester will be held on February 8-9th, March 22-23rd and April
26-27th.
What You Will Be Tested On:
Text Material – You are responsible for all the material in the textbook.
Keep up with the reading since it makes lecture material easier to
understand and the tests easier to prepare for. Text material will make up
approximately 70% of the test items.
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“Online Lecture” Material – The objective of the Online Lectures is to
expand on the text material through examples, assessments, and videos.
It also indicates what material is particularly important to remember. It is
very difficult to do well in this class if you do not keep up with the Online
Lectures. Please be sure to view all videos that are a part of the lectures.
The video links are provided on each of the Weekly Assignment Pages.
Unique (not included in the textbook) material from online lectures will
make up approximately 30% of exam items.
Make-Up Exams:
Make-up exams will be given with prior approval of the instructor AND with
proper documentation (e.g., doctor’s note for a medical emergency).
Quizzes
There will be four quizzes consisting of 20 multiple choice questions that are due
by the time and date indicated. Quizzes are taken through the McGraw-Hill
Connect program and have a time limit of 20 minutes. These quizzes are to
ensure that you keep up with the textbook reading and are open book and open
notes. The quizzes will only cover material discussed in the textbook. The
RPNow program is not used with quizzes – only exams. Quizzes are
available to be taken early if desired – just be sure to be finished by the
deadline.
Quizzes for this semester are due no later than January 25th, March 1st, April
5th and April 19th.
“SmartBook” Assignments through McGraw-Hill Connect
Throughout the term you are required to complete sixteen (one per chapter)
“SmartBook” assignments, each worth five points for a maximum of 80 points.
These assignments are an excellent way to learn the material and prepare for
quizzes and exams. “SmartBook” is unique in that it records your progress over
time so you can determine whether you are retaining the material and whether
you are really prepared for the exams.
Your Grade Center will show points earned for each assignment (after the
assignment due date) depending on your level of completion by that due date.
[NOTE: Receiving all points requires the completion of all of the questions for
each chapter. After you reach 100%, additional questions will be available for
further study, if desired].
SmartBook assignments are due each week.
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Syllabus Quiz
An open book, short quiz focusing on the administrative elements of the class
(where is a schedule, deadlines, etc.) is due the first week of class. The required
“W. P. Carey Honor Code Acknowledgement” is contained within this quiz.
Completion is required prior to having full access to all course materials. The
Syllabus Quiz can be accessed from “Welcome and Start Here” area in Canvas.
Online Assessments
All four of the assessments are to be completed and submitted online. Each
assessment is worth 5 points. Assessments consist of a short survey for which
there are no right or wrong answers. The assessments can be accessed from the
Week 2 assignment page. All four are due by 11:59 pm, January 25th. It is
each student’s responsibility to complete the assessments by the deadline.
Class Policies
Special Needs and Accommodations
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides information and services to students with any
documented disability. Students may have access to specialized equipment and supportive
services and should contact the instructor for accommodations that are necessary for course
completion. When requesting accommodations for a disability, you must be registered with the
DRC and you must submit appropriate documents from the DRC. Please see:
http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/ssm/ssm701-01.html for further information.
University-Sanctioned Activities
Accommodations will be made for students who miss class related to university-
sanctioned activities according to ACD 304-02. If you are participating in a university-
sanctioned activity, please let your instructor know as early in the course as possible so
that accommodations can be made.
Religious Accommodations
Accommodations will be made for students with religious holidays related to their
sincerely held religious belief. Below is the calendar of official religious holidays. Each
holiday noted with two asterisks denotes an observance for which work is not allowed.
For these holidays, students will not be penalized in any way for missing class or
assignment. This means that this will not count as an absence in class and they will be
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granted a makeup assignment or exam, etc. A key aspect to requesting
accommodations is notifying the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
https://provost.asu.edu/index.php?q=religious-holiday-calendar
Threatening Behavior
Threatening behavior is taken very seriously in the school and in this class. For a
statement/policy regarding threatening behavior, see the Student Services Manual SSM
104-2 “Handling Disruptive, Threatening, or Violent Individuals on Campus”,
http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/ssm/ssm104-02.html
Instructor Absence Policy
How Long Students Should Wait for an Absent Instructor: In the event the instructor fails to
indicate a time obligation, the time obligation will be 15 minutes for class sessions lasting 90
minutes or less, and 30 minutes for class sessions lasting more than 90 minutes. Students may
be directed to wait longer by someone from the academic unit if they know the instructor will
arrive shortly.” (See ACD 304-10 for questions).
Honor Code and Professionalism Policy
It is expected that students will neither participate in nor condone activities such as
cheating or plagiarism. You are expected to do your own work on all individual
assignments, assessments, and exams. I encourage you to speak to other students
about the issues, but do not share work or answers. Failure to follow this policy may
result in zero points for both the receiver and provider (if involved). Also, the instructor
may take any other action described in the current academic dishonesty policy. By
placing their names on assignments, students are affirming that the contents are their
original work. Sharing work you do in this course with others, whether in the course with
you or not, can tempt others to violate this academic integrity policy and can result in
that student’s failure in the course and dismissal from his/her program.
Any suspected violations of academic integrity will be taken seriously and result in the
following sanctions:
• A minimum of zero on the assignment AND
• A reduced grade in the course OR
• A failure in the course OR
• An XE which denotes failure due to academic dishonesty on the transcript
OR
• Removal from the W. P. Carey School of Business
Additional information on ASU’s academic integrity policy may be found at
http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity.
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The Professionalism Policy is also important. Information can be found at
https://students.wpcarey.asu.edu/resources/professionalism-policy
Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Title IX is a federal law that provides that no person be excluded on the basis of sex
from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
education program or activity. Both Title IX and university policy make clear that sexual
violence and harassment based on sex is prohibited. An individual who believes they
have been subjected to sexual violence or harassed on the basis of sex can seek
support, including counseling and academic support, from the university. If you or
someone you know has been harassed on the basis of sex or sexually assaulted, you
can find information and resources at https://sexualviolenceprevention.asu.edu/faqs.
As a mandated reporter, I am obligated to report any information I become aware of
regarding alleged acts of sexual discrimination, including sexual violence and dating
violence. ASU Counseling Services, https://eoss.asu.edu/counseling, is available if you
wish to discuss any concerns confidentially and privately.
RPNow for Online Exams
You will be taking an exam that utilizes the Remote Proctor NOW (RPNOW) system. This
system allows you to take your exams at a convenient time as allowed by your school or
organization, while proctoring your exam by recording the visual, audio, and desktop aspects of
the exam and exam environment.
Requirements:
• You will need a camera, microphone, and a sufficient Internet connection. For more
detailed information, click the “RPNOW Exam Taker Quick Guide” link below.
Guides and Walkthroughs:
• Review the RPNOW Exam Taker Quick Guide (Support information, video walkthroughs,
and more are provided).
• Click here to review the RPNow system requirements.
Please go to http://asu.remoteproctor.com/ to download and install
RPNow.
Practice Exams:
You must complete the W.P. Carey Honor Code Acknowledgement using RPNow in order to
view content in this course. This ensures that you have acknowledged reading and will abide by
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the W.P. Carey Honor Code, and that the computer you are using will function properly with
RPNow.
Notifications:
• You may be contacted regarding any activities flagged during the exams you take as
follows:
o Your school or organization may contact you directly.
o They may request that Remote Proctor contact you, in which case you’ll receive
an email from Remote Proctor.
• After your exam, be on the lookout for notifications. Final disposition of any violations will
be determined by your school or organization. Please contact them with any questions
or concerns you may have.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RPNOW:
• Students are required to establish identity following the procedures outlined in the
RPNow instructions.
• Students are responsible for self-testing the functionality of the system well in advance
of all Remote Proctored exams in their courses, so that any troubleshooting that is
required can be accomplished. Check with your Exam Sponsor/Faculty member for
available Practice Exams.
Test Environment Requirements:
The online testing environment should mimic the ‘in class’ testing environment, and must
conform to the following:
Testing Area:
• Sit at a clean desk or clean table (not on a bed or couch).
• Lighting in the room must be bright enough to be considered "daylight" quality. Overhead
lighting is preferred; however, if overhead is not possible, the source of light should not
be behind the student.
• No writing visible on desk or on walls
• The following should not be on your desk or used during your exam unless specifically
allowed for that examination:
o Websites
o Calculators
• Do not have a radio or the television playing in the background.
• Do not talk to anyone else. There can be no communicating with others by any means.
• No other persons except the test-taker should be permitted to enter the room during
testing
Behavior:
• Dress as if in a public setting.
• You must not leave the room during the testing period at any time.
• You must not take the computer into another room to finish testing. The exam must be
completed in the same room the “Exam Environment View” is completed in.
• No use of headsets, ear plugs, or similar audio devices is permitted.
• Do not use a phone for any reason. The only exception is to contact support or your
instructor in the event of a technical issue.
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W.P. Carey Honor Code Violation Consequences
If you are flagged for cheating, your instructor will be contacted. Your case will be referred to
the Dean of Academic Affairs.
For all other violations you may be notified by Software Secure on behalf of your
instructor. This notification will be delivered via email after reviews are complete.
The intent of these warnings is to allow you the chance to modify your behavior to comply with
the W.P. Carey Honor Code before punitive action is required.
For support, please go to: http://clientportal.softwaresecure.com.
Course Schedule*
Week
Topic
Due No Later Than:
PART ONE
OVERVIEW OF MANAGEMENT
Week 1
Syllabus Quiz
1/19
Week 1
Module 1: Management & Managers
Week 1
SmartBook Assignment #1
1/19
Week 2
Module 2: Management Theory
Week 2
SmartBook Assignment #2
1/25
Week 2
Online Assessmennts – complete all four
1/25
Week 2
Quiz #1- Chapters 1 and 2
1/25
Week 3
Module 3: Work Envir./ Ethical & Social Respons.
Week 3
SmartBook Assignment #3
2/1
Week 4
Module 4: Global Management
(No Quiz for chapters 3-4)
Week 4
SmartBook Assignment #4
2/8
Week 4
EXAM #1
Exam open from 6am until 11:59 pm
Exam #1: 2/8-9
PART TWO
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING
Week 5
Module 5: Planning
Week 5
SmartBook Assignment #5
2/15
Week 6
Module 6: Strategic Management
Week 6
SmartBook Assignment #6
2/22
Week 7
Module 7: Decision Making
Week 7
SmartBook Assignment #7
3/1
Week 7
Quiz #2 – Chapters 5 through 7
3/1
Week 8
Module 8: Org. Culture, Structure & Design
Week 8
SmartBook Assignment #8
3/8
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Week 9
Module 9: Human Resource Management
Week 9
SmartBook Assignment #9
3/15
Week 10
Module 10: Org. Change & Innovation
(No quiz for chapters 8-10)
Week 10
SmartBook Assignment #10
3/22
Week 10
EXAM #2
Exam open from 6am until 11:59 pm
Exam #2: 3/22-23
PART THREE
LEADING AND CONTROLLING
Week 11
Module 11: Managing Ind. Differences & Behavior
Week 11
SmartBook Assignment #11
3/29
Week 12
Module 12: Motivating Employees
Week 12
SmartBook Assignment #12
4/5
Week 12
Quiz #3 – Chapters 11 and 12
4/5
Week 13
Module 13: Groups & Teams
Week 13
SmartBook Assignment #13
4/12
Week 14
Module 14: Power, Influence & Leadership
Week 14
SmartBook Assignment #14
4/19
Week 14
Quiz #4 – Chapters 13 and 14
4/19
Week 15
Module 15: Interpersonal & Org Communication
Week 15
Module 16: Controlling
(No Quiz for chapters 15-16)
Week 15
SmartBook Assignment #15
4/26
Week 15
SmartBook Assignment #16
4/26
Week 15
EXAM #3
Exam open from 6am until 11:59 pm
Exam #3: 4/26-27
*Information contained within this syllabus (except grading and absence policies) is subject to change.
Last Day to drop without College Approval January 17, 2021
Course Withdrawal Deadline March 28, 2021
Complete Session Withdrawal Deadline April 23, 2021
