Course Syllabus

Course Description
This course provides practical and valid information about solutions to managerial problems through research findings, theory and current successful practices. Detailed analysis of basic managerial functions including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling is made. Emphasis is placed on the technical, interpersonal, conceptual, diagnostic and political managerial skills needed to succeed as a manager in a domestic or global business.

Learning Objectives
Student learning objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter in the textbook. In addition, this course includes learning objectives in two categories of UNCW's University Studies:

Understanding Human Interactions and Behavior (HIB) 1: Describe and explain major terms, concepts, methods, and principles in at least one of the social and behavioral sciences.

HIB 2: Evaluate the quality of social scientific information, including differentiating empirical evidence from speculation and the probable from the improbable.

HIB 3: Demonstrate the ability to integrate scientific principles and evidence to resolve conflicting claims in the social and behavioral sciences.

HIB 4: Articulate how the social and behavioral sciences can provide explanations of social issues and inform public policy

Living in a Diverse Nation (LDN) 1: Describe and explain various themes and issues relevant to the study of human diversity.

LDN 2: Analyze and interpret evidence of the influence of human diversity on the history and present culture of the United States.

LDN 3: Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural influences that shape perspectives of various social groups, while considering the consequences of advantage and disadvantage.

LDN 4: Evaluate claims, arguments, and theories related to the ways in which diversity has shaped and continues to shape identity and experience in the U. S. 

Textbook
Your textbook for this class is available for free online.

Principles of Management from OpenStax, ISBN-10: 0-9986257-7-9

You have several options to access the textbook:

• View online
• Download a PDF
• The textbook is also available in this Canvas course through the "Textbook" link in the menu on the left side of the screen.

Grading
Attendance (10 points)
Attendance is required at all class sessions and will earn you 1 point per day. However, absences will be penalized at 5 points each. Arriving late may also incur the loss of points, especially if it happens regularly. If you miss three class days (i.e., 30% of the 10-session course) you will automatically receive a course grade of “F”. 

Participation (20 points)
Participation in class discussions is valuable from a number of perspectives. Participating in class discussion provides students with 1) a deeper, more personal understanding of the concepts and 2) practice at applying concepts to real world problems. Participation will be evaluated based on the level and quality of participation Students can participation credit during the term by participating in discussion/asking questions/providing examples, etc.

Exams (60 points)
There will be three exams. The first exam will be worth 15 points, the second 20 points, and the third 25 points. The exams will be non‐cumulative, only 
covering the course material since the prior exam. The exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice and essay questions. Exam questions will be based on in‐class lecture material and assigned reading.

Paper (10 points)
Students will prepare a report on a management topic with an emphasis on comparing 
approaches and practices across national cultures. At the end of the course, students will make a brief presentation in class of their findings and conclusions of how to manage effectively in cross-cultural environments. 

Classroom Climate
The instructors and students are expected to interact with respect and civility in order to establish a productive learning environment. Behavior in or outside the classroom that seriously detracts from the purpose of the study abroad program and/or reflects negatively on sponsoring organizations may result in a failing course grade and dismissal from the program. 

A Note About this Syllabus and the Instructor’s Role
This syllabus represents the intended framework for your section of MGT 350 this term. Changes may occur in content, scheduling, grading, policy, and procedure. Any changes will be announced in class. Unforeseen circumstances or situations may arise that require the executive judgment of the instructor. The instructor maintains the final say in all course matters.

Academic Honesty
Students are encouraged to work together and use available resources to learn the course material. However, students are expected to do their own independent, original work on the course assessments (e.g., exams, paper). UNCW policies regarding student conduct, including the academic honor code, apply to all members of the course, regardless of which home university you attend.