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Florida A&M University, School of Business and Industry Self-Evaluation Report, Fall 2010

Appendix 4- Selective Samples of Course Syllabi

GEB 3911– Introductory Professional Development

Fall 2009 Syllabus

Academic Learning Compact School of Business and Industry

Florida A&M University

Professor: Dr. Gail Thompkins Instructor(s) of record: Dr. Gail Thompkins Phone: 599-8355 E-mail: [email protected] Office: SBI East Wing, Room 427 Office Hours for Students: Monday & Wednesday 2-3:15 PM, Others by Appointment

Course Catalog Details

Course Name: Specialists Introduction to Professional Development Prerequisite: Junior Status, 60 Credit Hours Credit Hours: 02 Meeting Times: in Class--50 minutes; in Lab--By Team Assignment Core curriculum course: Yes Course restrictions: None Availability to Other Majors: No

FAMU Policies

Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to assure that each member of the University community be permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination including race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status and sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This shall include applicants for admission to the University and employment.

Academic Honor Policy

The University’s Academic Honor Policy is located in the FANG Student Handbook, under the Student Code of Conduct- Regulation 2.012 section, beginning on page 55-56.

ADA Compliance

To comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please advise instructor of accommodations required to insure participation in this course. Documentation of disability is required and should be submitted to the Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC). For additional information please contact the LDEC at (850) 599-3180.

Course Objectives

This is the first of two required professional development courses for undergraduate SBI students. It is designed to a) introduce students to these professional skills: business research skills, business social skills and team skills and b) foster competence in written and oral communication skills. The course requires three (3) companion, experiential labs as supportive methodologies to achieve its objectives.

Learning Materials

Required Text: The Professional Development Briefcase for College Students, 1st Ed., 2004. Gail Thompkins, Professor Supplemental Readings: Provided by the Instructor Research Materials/Resources: The World Wide Web, Newspapers and Magazines Computer Use: Medium Modes of Instruction: Class Discussion, Fishbowl, Individual Presentations, Guest Presentations, Small Group Work, the Internet and Labs

Learning Outcomes

1. Critical Thinking/Analytical Reasoning Skills – the ability to identify, isolate and find

relationships among concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspectives

2. Communication Skills – the ability to influence and inform peers and professionals

through the effective presentation of ideas utilizing oral, written, and graphic expressions

3. Team Skills – the ability to meet time commitments and produce products assigned for team performances with guests; ability to perform as a cooperative, contributing member of a team; ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills which support group goals

Methods of Assessment

The methods to achieve the expected course outcomes are as follows: a. Direct: Exams, speeches and paper: oral and written communications rubrics, Instructor Feedback on PD Behavioral Skills Evaluation. Rubrics included in this ALC

b. Indirect: Class Discussions. Performance assessments from Labs (Forum, Close-up, Receptions and Company Assignment, Critical Thinking demonstrated in risk-taking and initiative

Course Content & Schedule of Activity Textbook: Introduction, Chapters 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 & Supplemental Readings Week 1 Orientation to SBI & the Professional Leadership Development Program Week 2 Team selections, PD Sign ups, The Resume Week 3 The Resume, Managing Your Transcript Week 4 Resumes due. Business Receptions Week 5 Presentation from SBI Internship Office: Services and Benefits Week 6 Attend FAMU Career Expo. Websites: Matching Abilities & Interests with a Career & Major Week 7, 8 Organizations and their Characteristics, Profiling Companies and Industries. Company-Industry Research Exam Week 9 Electronic Mail Etiquette. Week 10 Discussion/Exercise: You Create it All Week 11 Electronic Mail Etiquette Exam. Reflection Paper due. Week 12 Individual Presentations: You Create it All Week 13, 14 Individual Presentations: You Create it All Week 15 Course Review. PLD Program Grade Signing Week 16 Final Exam Week.

Course Policies

Bring textbook to class each day 1. Guest Interaction pres

ents key opportunities to practice many of the course competencies. Your interaction with guests is crucial to achieving the objectives of the course. Most Receptions and Info-Sessions occur during the evening. 2. Professional, Conservative Attire (See Textbook, Dress Code, p.38) is required for occasions when interacting with guests. When in Doubt, Dress Professionally. 3. Class Attendance and Punctuality Required. Strict compliance with University policy: two (2) unexcused absences allowed for this two (2) credit hour course. A ten (10) point deduction is assessed for non-compliance. You have only one (1) week from the day you return to class after an absence to submit the excuse from the Student Services Office (Mrs. Henderson) in SBI 326 South Wing. After the week, the absence will be designated as unexcused. No entry allowed after five minutes into the class period. 4. Make-up work will be given only to students who have timely, valid, documented excuses from the Office of Student Services, Room 326 South 5. Late assignments are unacceptable without a valid excuse from the Student Services Office.

Participation in the Course Labs

Forum: Research, Questions, Attendance by Assigned Seat, and Business Attire Close-Up: Research, Questions, Attendance with Assigned Team, & Business Attire Receptions: Research, Questions, Attendance with Assigned Team, & Business Attire Company Membership: Perform assigned duties

6. No assignments accepted via E-MAIL. 7. No CELL PHONE usage or cell phone sounds 8. Submit all assignments at the beginning of class. 9. Consult SBI Companies to resolve problems with labs (Forum, Close-up, and Receptions). 10. Read the hall video monitors, read your e-mail and SBI company websites to stay abreast of current and upcoming PLD activities and their schedules. 11. Visit the offices of your Labs (Receptions is 104 East Wing) to learn their procedures, their e-mail addresses, and to develop your networking skills. 12. Conduct your research and prepare appropriate, scholarly questions for all guests with whom you must interact.

Class Grading

REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM POINTS 1. Critical Thinking Risk-taking & Initiative

8

2. The Resume 8 3. Company-Industry Exam 8 4. Email Exam 8 5. Reflection Paper 10 6. Individual Presentation 8

Total Class Points 50

Lab Points & Grading

REQUIREMENT MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE

1. FORUM 30 2. CLOSE UP 10 3. RECEPTIONS 10 Total Percentage 50

*Instructor Feedback on PD Behavioral Skills Evaluation: -5 for each demerit. This is a deficiency citation based on the course-related behavioral skills. Refer to the text Introduction, p. xi and note the form included at the end of this syllabus. It is a demerit assigned to a student by the instructor when a student’s behavior halts or impedes the progress of instruction and/or team performance.

Course Final Grade Computation & Scale

Class=50 pts Forum= 30 pts

Receptions=10 pts Close-up=10 pts

Company=10 pts TOTAL = 100 PTS

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Rubrics Follow a) Written Communications b) Oral Communications c) PD Behavioral Skills Evaluation Form

Written Communication Skills Rubric Faculty Name Course # /Name, Department

Semester/Year Student Name Assignment Title

100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-Below F

Criterion 1 Below Average 2 Average 3 Good 4 Outstanding Total Structure Organizational structure and

paragraphing have serious and persistent errors. Poor formatting.

Written work has weak beginning, development and/or conclusion. Paragraphing and transitions are also deficient. Formatting needs improvement.

Written work has adequate beginning, development and conclusion. Paragraphing and transitions are also adequate. Formatting is adequate.

Written work has clear and appropriate beginning, development and conclusion. Paragraphing and transitions are also clear and appropriate. Excellent format used.

Content Written work does not cover the assigned topic, and assertions are not supported by evidence.

Written work does not do an adequate job of covering the assigned topic, and assertions are weakly supported by evidence.

The length of the written work is sufficient to cover topic, and assertions are supported by evidence.

The length of the written work provides in-depth coverage of the topic, and assertions are clearly supported by evidence.

Mechanics Written work has serious and persistent errors in word selection and use, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Written work has several major errors in word selection and use, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Written work is relatively free of errors in work selection and use, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Written work has no major errors in word selection and use, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Adherence to Guidelines

Written work virtually ignores standards and instructions given for this particular assignment

Written work moderately adheres to standards and instructions given for this particular assignment

Written work adheres to 80% of standards and instructions given for this particular assignment

Written work adheres to all standards and instructions given for this particular assignment

Scoring Range Definition of Score

4- 6 Below Average D 7- 10 Average C 11- 13 Good B 14- 16 Outstanding A

Criterion 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Fair 1 Poor Total Attire Business attire, very professional,

conservative look. Attire is acceptable but some features of attire distract from the presentation.

Appearance veers away from conservative business attire, reflects lack of preparation.

Generally, attire not appropriate for audience or topic.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Professional Leadership Development Behavioral Skills

Speech Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, uses natural pauses and gestures and mispronounces no words. No grammatical errors.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, pauses and gestures are acceptable, but mispronounces some words. No more than one grammatical error.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-80%) of the time. Pauses or gestures distract at times, Mispronounces no more than one word. A few grammatical errors.

Mumbles or uses non-words (ahs, ums) often. Mispronounces several words, distracting pauses and/or gestures. Grammatical errors distract.

Content Shows a full grasp of the topic and its relevance. Opens and closes well. Adheres to all guidelines.

Shows an adequate understanding of the topic. Adheres to most guidelines.

Understands limited aspects of the topic. Loses focus. Adheres to a few guidelines.

Does not meet the main objective of the assignment, veers off-message.

Posture and Eye Contact

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. Movement when it supports the message.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with most in the room. Movements do not distract.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. Some movements distract from message.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. Movements very distracting.

Technology Shows mastery of appropriate technology. Graphics and visuals clarify, condense, and add value to the presentation’s message.

Shows familiarity with the technology. Graphics and/ or visuals add value.

Shows unfamiliarity with the technology. Graphics and/ or visuals add only moderate value

Unfamiliar with the technology. Graphics and/ or visuals distract or do not support the message

Scoring Range Definition of Score 5- 9 Below Average D 8- 13 Fair C 14-17 Good B 18-20 Outstanding A

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Student Name (Print) ______________________________ Date__________________ Classification _________________ Course ________________ Demerits__________

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS to be Demonstrated by students

Unacceptable -5

Respect for Authority supports peer and senior leadership; questions w/o confrontation or aggression; seeks and accepts correction

Risk-taking and/or Initiative takes the first step or action; willing to demonstrate and be the first; is assertive

Judgment/ Decision Making timely, fair, mature, well-considered choices; reflects commitment to organizational and team goals while pursuing personal desires

Responsibility acts with forethought; willing to be held accountable for one’s obligations and conduct; admits mistakes

Dependability punctual, prepared to represent the organization and deliver work products as required, submits assignments on time; attired appropriately

Interpersonal Savvy shows self-insight; relates with openness; is tactful; reads others well; handles criticism maturely; listens well

Integrity truthful, acts ethically with strong character and commitment to positive values

Resourcefulness problem solves through many sources—human and other; shows interdependence, diligence and creativity

Team Skills prepares in advance to add value to team with contributions; supports the leader; is flexible; sensitive to others; listens well

Stress Tolerance performance under pressure; self-control in adversity or challenge

TOTAL Demerits

FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

MAN 3025 – PRINCIPLES of MANAGEMENT FALL 2009

“Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do

the ordinary things better than anyone else.” – Chuck Noll

Professor: Dr. Amos Bradford Email: [email protected] Office: SBI 440 North Phone: 850.412.7755 Office Hours: M, W: 9:30-11:00 or by appointment Required Text: Stephens P. Robbins and Coulter. Management,10thEd.,

Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2009 Recommended resources: Blackboard

SBI MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce B.S. and MBA graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. This is achieved by:

• Providing innovative academic, professional development, and internship experiences in an enlightened, ethical, and stimulating student-centered learning environment.

• Developing, supporting, and creating opportunities for a diverse qualified faculty and staff committed to “excellence with caring” through high-quality teaching, relevant intellectual contributions, and meaningful service.

• Creating an environment in which shared governance, collegiality, openness, respect for others, and individual and mutual responsibility and accountability flourish.

• Embracing the University’s historic mission of educating African Americans while recruiting students of all races and ethnic origins with strong academic backgrounds committed to the pursuit of excellence.

• Developing new, and expanding existing, creative partnerships with alumni, and private and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs.

• Promoting an environment of continuous improvement by acquiring and developing the necessary human, physical, financial, and technological resources to maintain our competitive edge.

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SBI VALUES STATEMENT

We value a work and learning environment that is based on professionalism, responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, pride, ethics, integrity, caring, excellence, knowledge, research, and service.

SBI VISION STATEMENT

The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business.

SBI LEARNING GOALS

• Learning Goal #1 – Critical Thinking Skills: Our graduates will have the ability to

identify, isolate and find relationships among business administration concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspectives.

• Learning Goal #2 – Communication Skills: Our graduates will have the ability to influence and inform others through the effective presentation of business administration and accounting principles, practices and ideas utilizing oral, written, and graphic expressions.

• Learning Goal #3 - Content/Discipline Knowledge: Our graduates will have the ability to demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge in business administration.

• Learning Goal #4 – Ethical Understanding: Our graduates will have the ability to identify and evaluate ethical issues in business administration and develop a framework for reporting and making appropriate business decisions.

• Learning Goal #5 – Cultural diversity: Our graduates will have the ability to understand the importance of multicultural diversity issues in business administration.

• Learning Goal #6 – Teamwork/Collaboration skills: Our graduates will have the ability to demonstrate effective teamwork skills.

Map of Grading Tools onto Learning Goals

Grading Learning

Goal 1 Learning Goal 2

Learning Goal 3

Learning Goal 4

Learning Goal 5

Learning Goal 6

Professionalism X X X Class Participation

X X X X X X

Exams X X X Cases and Exercises

X X X X

Group Discussion

X X X X X

Assessment Project

X X X X X

COURSE OVERVIEW/GOALS The goals of this course are to:

1. To acquire basic content knowledge of management topics listed in the Topics section of the syllabus, so that you can manage more effectively in an increasingly complex workplace.

2. To analyze and apply management concepts and theories to develop solutions, as well as, to practice skills through exercises/cases, and discussion/group experiences.

COURSE DESCRIPTION The dynamic nature of today’s organizations is translated into both rewards and challenges for those individuals who will be managing those organizations. Management is a dynamic discipline and this course will introduce the basic principles of management, the importance of managers in organizations, and the tools that managers utilize in managing an organization, namely: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling functions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES Throughout the semester there are a series of discussions/exercises and assessments. They allow you to apply course ideas to current events, your own life, or career and to develop the insight required to be an effective manager and leader. If you take advantage of MyManagementLab, available at mymanagementlab.com, your chances of excelling in this course are greatly enhanced. Not only do these support materials sharpen your test taking abilities, they also improve all areas of the learning goals listed above. If the text you purchase does not come with the Pearson Self-Assessment battery, it can be purchased separately at http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0136083765. You might also find the Pearson website helpful: www.pearsonhighered.com/student. Given the above, this section of Management is designed to be highly interactive, taking advantage of the motivation, interests, skills, knowledge and experiences that students may bring to the classroom environment. The class also makes use of support tools provided through the Prentice-Hall text—Management by Robbins and Coulter. The objective is to not only expose students to the concepts of management, but to help students develop a better understanding of management principles while simultaneously learning significant lessons about themselves as they experience the journey. Regular class attendance and class participation are required. To obtain the most out of this class you must become an active participant in your own learning. This requires that you do all assigned readings before class, stay abreast of current business issues for their impact, and come to class prepared to discuss the issues raised for management and application of concepts to practice.


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GRADING Grading Component Learning Outcomes % of

Grade Daily Attendance and Class Participation Homework

Professionalism, Reliability, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking/Analytic Reasoning

5 .00

Exam #1 Content, Critical Thinking/Analytic Reasoning 22 .333 Exam #2 Content, Critical Thinking/Analytic Reasoning 22.333 Exam #3 Content, Critical Thinking/Analytic Reasoning 22.333 Case Analyses & Exercises Content, Critical Thinking/Analytic Reasoning Write-Ups for Cases and Exercises

Content, Writing skills, Reasoning 12.50

Assessment Project Communication Skills, Reflective Thinking 15.50 Total 100%

Your final grade is based on approximately points that are broken down as follows: Points Weight Your Personal Management Portfolio Assessment 75 (.155) Class participation 50 (.050) Cases, Homework 75 (.125) Exams (3) 300 (.670) ___________________________________________________ Total Approximately 500 (1.00) Grading Policy: Grades are assigned according to the following scale formula and scale x/y, where x= score or points on each grading element, y=maximum points on each grading element: 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89.44% = B 79 – 79.44% = C 60 – 69.44% = D

<60% = F

COURSE POLICIES

All students taking courses in SBI are expected to adhere to the following policies: Professional behavior is required and attendance will be taken daily. If you have more than three (3) unexcused classes, you risk failing the course (see FAMU University Catalog). An official excuse is required if you are absent. You continue to be responsible for all work given during class. Appropriate dress is required at all times. This course is designed to inculcate values of hard work, ethics, personal integrity, and conscientiousness. Tardiness is an unacceptable disruption and will negatively impact your status in the class. Arriving to class later than 5 minutes past the start of class is considered tardy. Do not enter the classroom if you are more than 5 minutes late. Being tardy two (2) times is equivalent to one unexcused absence. (If there is an emergency that prevents you from arriving on time, please see me immediately after class). Failure to observe this rule will result in the student not being allowed to enter the classroom. Other disruptions such as cell phone, PDA use, or computer usage other than that required for the lesson of the day, excessive or loud extraneous conversations are unprofessional and interfere with the legitimate aspirations of others seeking to get the most out of their program of study. These disruptions will result in a dismissal from class. Other forms of unacceptable behavior are plagiarism and cheating. Such behavior will result in a failure in the course and sending the violator to the University’s judicial court for Code of Conduct Violations proceedings. Dress is an important statement about the person and their professionalism. If you want to be taken seriously, dress the part. Otherwise you will be communicating what you may not intend. In all of SBI, our focus is renewed around the processes necessary to help students acquire the attitudes, values and behaviors critical to success. Attendance in class in the appropriate business or business casual attire is part of that process—business casual normally, and business attire when giving presentations or when engaged in presentations with special guests. Acting out appropriate behaviors in and around the SBI complex is also a part of this process. The SBI complex was designed around the objective of providing a sanctuary for the development of academic and behavioral competencies. You are required to do your part to keep the building classroom and grounds befitting their intended purposes. Therefore, guard against the use of inappropriate dress, language and other forms of behavior, including littering. Strict adherence to this expectation is required. Otherwise, the student will be advised to drop this class or risk failure for violation of this code. Students with Disabilities: FAMU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations to persons with documented disabilities in accordance with the American With

Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 405 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 and in accordance with other pertinent federal, state, and local disability and anti-discrimination laws. Students must self-identify in writing before any accommodations can be made. Missed Exam Policy: A documented excuse from the appropriate university official must be provided immediately following your absence or in the case of athletes, or other official absences, in advance. If you believe you will miss an exam, it is your responsibility to provide notice in advance that an official excuse will be forthcoming. Otherwise, no make-up will be provided. Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to assure that each member of the University community be permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination including race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status and sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This shall include applicants for admission to the University and employment.

Academic Honor Policy: The University’s Academic Honor Policy is located in the FANG Student Handbook, under the Student Code of Conduct- Regulation 2.012 section, beginning on page 55-56.

Reading Assignment Topic Coverage Week 1 (8/24, 8/26) Intro. To Management and Organizations Chapter 1, Review Course Expectations—How to study

Homework: Management Trends (Due Aug. 26) Week 2 (8/31, 9/2) Management Trends discussion based on Hwk. Management History Chapter 2, Case 1 due, 8/31, as write-up for assessment (See BlackBoard for model write-up) (“Managing the Virus Hunters”) Discussion of Case 1 and Management History Case application 2—“Fast Forward Blockbuster” (Due 9/2) Week 3 (9/7, 9/9)* Labor Day Holiday (9/7) Intro to Organization Culture and Environment Chapter 3, Organizational Culture and Environment: The Constraints Case application 3 due 9/9: “Making You Say Wow”. Start Self-Assessment Exercises (Report 1 due 9/14) Week 4 (9/14, 16) Organizational Culture and Environment “Your Turn to be manager”: 2nd bullet assignment. Chapter 3, 4 Managing in a Global Environment “Who Owns What Exercise.” Your Turn to be a Manager: 2nd and 3rd bullet assignment. Continue Self-Assessment Exercises Week 5 (9/21, 9/23) Managing in a Global Environment Chapter 4 Exam1 (9\28) Week 6 (9/30, 10/5) Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics Ethics readings/discussions and power point presentation. Chapter 5 “Your Turn to be a Manager” Ethics Exercise Begin Ethics 1 page write-up for portfolio (Chapters. 5-11) Week 7 (10/12, 10/14) Managers as Decision Makers Chapter 6 “Decision Making Exercise”: The PDA decision. Week 8 (10/19, 21) Foundation of Planning Chapter 7 Exam 2 (9/21) Week 9 (10/26, 28) Strategic Management Exam 2 (9/28)* Chapter 7

Week 10 (11/2, 11/4) Strategic Management* “Your Turn to be a Manager” or Case App. Chapter 8 Week 10 & 11 (11/9, 11/11) Organizational Structure and Design* Case App. Veterans Day Holiday (11/11) Chapter 9 Self Assessment due (11/9) Week 11 & 12 (11/16, 11/18) Managing Human Resources* Chapter 10 Week 13 (11/23) Exam 3 Week 13 (11/30)* Managing Teams*

*Syllabus subject to change based upon course pace and coverage

Principles of Management Florida A & M University School of Business and Industry Fall 2009: Aug. 24 – December 2

Course/Section Time Building

MAN 3025.302 MW 3:30 - 4:45pm Mobley Bldg (SBI) 117 North

Facilitator Dr. Angela J. Murphy

Mobley Building (SBI) 407 West Email: [email protected] Phone: 850.412.7705

Office Hours:

Mondays 5:00-5:30pm Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesdays 11:15-12:15pm and 5:00-5:30pm

Class Format: What is a hybrid, distance learning class?

This is a hybrid, distance learning course. There are 3-4 face-to-face classes per month; these classes are noted on pages 6-7. The rest of the classes are online and asynchronous, which means no “real-time or face-to-face” interaction. You work on your own and interact with me and your classmates primarily through email and Blackboard. We are going to heavily rely on email to maintain frequent communication in the weeks that we meet in an asynchronous, virtual format. In all emails to me, please place “DL” in the beginning of the subject line so that I can easily identify emails from distance learning students and insure quick replies. It is my goal to respond within 24 hours to emails that you send from Mondays-Thursdays. I plan to respond to emails sent between Fridays-Sundays by the following Monday. The course is organized into weekly study modules with assignments and deadlines in a regular, weekly sequence. It is not a self-paced course: there are due dates each week. We move fast and cover a lot of material, so try to not fall behind or it’ll be difficult to catch up. Although this is a hybrid course, it demands at least the same degree of time and effort as one of my traditional, face-to-face courses. Talk to some of my former students for their opinions on the rigor of my courses and my teaching style. This course is best suited for independent learners; people who take initiative to learn, complete assignments on-time, and proactively seek out support.


Class Overview The purpose of this course is to learn about theories, as well as to develop skills and solutions for dealing with commonplace management dilemmas. In addition to exams and quizzes, I will use lecturettes, case studies, readings, experiential exercises, individual and group assignments to realize the course objectives.

Course Goals/Outcomes and Academic Learning Compact: What do we plan to achieve?

To acquire basic content knowledge of management, ethics and diversity topics listed on pages

6-7 so that you can manage more effectively in an increasingly complex workplace. Direct measure: Assignment rubric Indirect measures: Course grade

To analyze and apply management concepts and theories to develop solutions, as well as, to practice skills through exercises, discussions and group experiences. Direct measure: Assignment rubric Indirect measures: Course grade

To develop and enhance communication and information technology through the use of email,

discussion boards, audio-visual materials. Direct measure: Assignment rubric Indirect measures: Course grade

Text and Readings

The text is Management (1st edition) by Thomas Bateman and Scott Snell in 2009. The ISBN

number is ISBN 13: 978-0-07-725839-9 or ISBN 10: 0-07-725839-8. This is an affordable, magazine-style text with an enhanced cartridge are designed to be interactive. Check the course website, http://famu.blackboard.com, at least 3-4 times per week. You will also need to register for the New York Times Online: http://www.nytimes.com/gst/regi.html, and Firefox Internet browser: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ie.html

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Grading: What activities contribute to the final grade? Manage your success in all of these areas throughout the semester by ensuring that you organize yourself to turn in all assignments on-time and at high quality levels. Do not wait until the end of the semester to be concerned about your grade.

Estimate of Graded Learning Activities Value Exams – 3 300 Quizzes/Homework (~15 @ usually 15 points) 225 Discussion Questions (~3 usually 40 points) 120 Class Participation (participation, discussion board, and attendance)

110

Total

755

Grading %: A = 90–100%; B = 80 – 89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60 – 69%; F = 59% or below Make Up Policy: If you miss one exam, I will use your lowest exam score to replace it. If you miss more than one exam, you will receive a 0. Except for the discussion questions, if you miss one homework assignment or quiz (15 points), I will use your lowest homework or quiz score to replace it. If you miss more than one, you will receive a 0.

To comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please advise instructor of accommodations required to insure participation in this course. Documentation of disability is required and should be submitted to the Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC). For additional information please contact the LDEC at (850) 599-3180.

It is the policy of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to assure that each member of the University community be permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination including race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status and sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This shall include applicants for admission to the University and employment.

There is a delicate balance between planning and flexibility. While I have a preference for adhering to the pre-planned activities in the syllabus, successful management in the 21st century encourages flexibility to respond to frequent changes in the organizational environment. Given this situation, I reserve the right to substitute, delete or add mandatory and optional activities.

Notes / Homework / Quizzes I only accept late work, (i.e., one minute late is late), with an official excuse from your school. You have a maximum of 10 school days to make it up. If you are out of town on an assignment due date, send your work via a reliable classmate or email it by the start of class to Blackboard Digital Dropbox. You can not make up certain work, (e.g., pop quizzes, extra credit, class participation). During weeks that the course meets remotely, you will use Blackboard to submit work on-time. If homework is due on a date when we meet in person, a hard copy of the homework is due at the beginning of class. It should be typed, stapled, double spaced between questions, 12 point Times New Roman font (overheads 24 point), grammar/spell-checked, page numbers and have a professional look. If you do not follow all of the requested format items, you will lose 20% for each missing item.

A student has up to a week after an exam, project or assignment has been completed or returned to dispute his/her grade. After this time, NO grade change request will be considered. Cheating on any homework, quiz, exam or other assignment will result in a course grade of F. This includes plagiarism, turning in a duplicate or near duplicate homework assignment. Make sure your work is your own. “An academic honesty violation shall include a student who gives or takes information or material and wrongly uses it to aid himself/herself or another student in academic endeavors. It shall further include receiving unauthorized written or oral information from a fellow student. Additionally, it shall include stealing, buying, selling or referring to a copy of an examination before it is administered”. (p. 122 Fang Student Handbook) …“A student who assists in any of the academic honesty violations shall be considered equally responsible as the student who accepts such assistance” (p. 122 Fang Student Handbook) …“In the instance of papers written outside of the class, academic honesty violations shall include plagiarism. Plagiarism may be specifically defined for the purposes of any course by the instructor involved. Unless otherwise defined, plagiarism shall include failure to use quotation marks or other conventional markings around material quoted from any source. Plagiarism shall also include paraphrasing a specific passage from a specific source without indicating accurately what the source is. Plagiarism shall further include letting another person compose or rewrite a written assignment.” (p. 122 Fang Student Handbook)

Class Participation, Timeliness and Attendance: What does this mean? Everyone has something to contribute to class/virtual discussions. It is important that all members of the class actively share their expertise and experience to make the course objectives a reality. This includes weekly sharing of common ideas, as well as, diverse perspectives to broaden and our thinking. Answers, questions or gestures that demonstrate disrespect, profanity or vulgarity will result in a course grade of F. In addition to the creation of Blackboard home pages and participation in the Blackboard discussion board, there are learning groups to build a sense of community, performance and enhance participation. If you come into class after class starts, it is your responsibility to see me for half credit. More than one absence will lower your entire class participation grade by at least one letter grade, more than two by at least two letter grades. Please turn off cell phones, pagers and other electronic equipment during class.

Directions for Blackboard Registration

1. Go to http://famu.blackboard.com Do NOT put a www in the website address.

2. Click on Create an Account.

3. Fill-in the information with red stars, your local mailing address, and cell or home phone

number. Be sure to write down your EXACT username and password on a separate sheet of paper that you will keep in a safe place. You’ll need these to successfully logon to Blackboard in the future. Click Submit. Click OK.

4. You should see a page that says Welcome (Your Name).

5. Click on Course Tab. Under the course search box, type Principles of Management Distance Learning. If that does not work, try typing GEB1091_302 to locate the course. Be sure to page down to view all of the results.

6. Click on the Enroll icon (not the course name) across from the course name. You should see a message that you’ve successfully enrolled. Click OK to continue.

7. You should see a page for the course that has announcements. Review the announcements by scrolling up and down the page. Click on the Course Documents icon to view overheads and click on the Course Information icon to view the syllabus. In addition, click on Assignments for homework, and click on Discussion Board to view activities for the discussion board.


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Class Agenda This is my plan for assignments; always go to Blackboard for the latest assignments and more detail. Bolded dates represent face-to-face classes. Aug. 24, 26 Week 0: Introduction to Management Assignment Due: Syllabus, Blackboard, Blackboard Homepage, NewYork Times, Firefox, Chapter 1, Article Aug. 31, Sep. 2 Week 1: Intro. to Management and Environment of Business Assignment Due: Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board, Dropbox, Chapter 2 Preview, Article Sep. 7, 9 Week 2: Environment of Business Assignment Due: Chapter 2, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board, Sep. 7 -Holiday Sep. 14, 16 Week 3: Ethics Assignments Due: Chapter 3, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board, Article Sep. 21, 23 Week 4: Planning and Strategic Management Assignment Due: Chapter 4, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Questions for Chapters 1-4, Article Sep. 28, 30 Week 5: Exam Week Assignment Due: Exam Evaluation Quiz, Exam on Sep. 30 Oct. 5, 7 Week 6: Entrepreneurship Assignments Due: Chapter 5, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board Oct. 12, 14 Week 7: Organizing Assignments Due: Chapter 6, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board

Class Agenda cont’d This is my plan for assignments; always go to Blackboard for the latest assignments and more detail. Bolded dates represent face-to-face classes. Oct 19. 21 Week 8: Human Resources and Diversity Assignments Due: Chapters 7-8, Evaluation Quiz Discussion Questions for Chapters 5-8, Articles Oct. 26. 28 Week 9: Exam Week Assignment Due: Exam Evaluation Quiz, Exam on Oct. 28 Nov. 2, 4 Week 10: Leadership Assignment Due: Chapter 9, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board Nov. 9, 11 Week 11: Motivation Assignment Due: Chapter 10, Evaluation Quiz, Nov. 11 is a holiday Nov. 16, 18 Week 12: Teamwork and Communication Assignments Due: Chapters 11-12, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Questions for Chapters 9-11 Nov. 23, 25 Week 13: Control Assignments Due: Chapter 13, Evaluation Quiz, Discussion Board Nov. 30, Dec. 2 Week 14: Exam Week Assignments Due: Exam Evaluation Quiz and Exam on Dec. 2

Technology Requirements Since part of this course is remote, all students registered for this course must have a PC, broadband Internet connection (without a firewall), speaker and a reliable email access. In

addition, all students should have the following:

• Windows- minimum requirements

o Intel® Pentium® II 450MHz or faster processor (or equivalent) o 128MB of RAM, (256MB recommended for complex forms or large o documents) o Microsoft® Windows® Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Me, o Windows 98 o Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher o 280 MB of available hard-disk space o 800x600 color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card o Working Sound output

• Required Internet Connection

o High speed broadband connection o Network connection must be clear of firewall blocks that prevent video and o audio download. o It is preferred that students do their primary internet work from a computer at o their home or a computer to which they have administrative rights.

*If you are using a computer at an office you may need to work with the network administrator to download and install needed requirements.

• Required Plugins o Flash Player o Adobe Acrobat Reader o JavaScript

Quick Time

• Required Software o Microsoft Office Suite

SBI Mission Statement The mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce B.S. and MBA graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. This is achieved by:







SBI Values Statement We value a work and learning environment that is based on professionalism, responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, pride, ethics, integrity, caring, excellence, knowledge, research, and service.

SBI Vision Statement The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business.

SBI Learning Goals

• Learning Goal #1 – Critical Thinking Skills: Our graduates will have the ability to identify, isolate and find relationships among business administration concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspective.







Grading Learning Goal 1

Learning Goal 2

Learning Goal 3

Learning Goal 4

Learning Goal 5

Learning Goal 6

Professionalism X X X Quizzes X X Discussion Board

X X X

Assignments X X X X X Team Project Exams X X

FLORIDA A & M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MAN 3025 – Principles of MANAGEMENT

FALL 2009

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” –Barack Obama

Professor: Kenyatta Rosier

Email: [email protected]

Office: SBI 409 East Wing

Phone: 850.599.8338 Office Hours: M, W 9:00 am-11:00am

T, Th 9:45am-10:45am or by appointment Required Text: Bateman, T. & Snell, S. 1st ed. (2009). Management. New York,

NY: McGraw Hill Companies, Inc. ISBN number: 978-0-07-353039-0.

Recommended resources: Blackboard

SBI MISSION STATEMENT









SBI VALUES STATEMENT We value a work and learning environment that is based on professionalism, responsibility, accountability, respect, trust, pride, ethics, integrity, caring, excellence, knowledge, research, and service.

SBI VISION STATEMENT The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business.

SBI LEARNING GOALS

• Learning Goal #1 – Critical Thinking Skills: Our graduates will have the ability to identify, isolate and find relationships among business administration concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspectives.







Grading Learning

Goal 1 Learning Goal 2

Learning Goal 3

Learning Goal 4

Learning Goal 5

Learning Goal 6

Professionalism X X X Class Participation

X X X X X

Exams X X X Quizzes X X Management Interview

X X X X X

Diversity Profile

X X X X

Team Presentation

X X X X X X

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is comprised of an in-depth study of the principles of management, the functions of managers, and their impact on organizations. Students will analyze management concepts and theories to develop solutions for dealing with management dilemmas. Students will also evaluate how both the successes and challenges of managers are influenced by their decision-making. Course assignments and selected readings will reinforce the understanding of management issues. Written reports and oral presentations may be used to strengthen communication skills. Course rubrics are available upon request.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• To acquire basic content knowledge of management, ethics, and diversity topics in the course outline so that you can manage more effectively in an increasingly complex workplace.

• To analyze and apply management concepts and theories to develop solutions, as well as,

to practice skills through exercises, discussions and group experiences.

• To develop and enhance communication and information technology through the use of email, discussion boards, and/or audio-visual materials.

COURSE OVERVIEW Throughout the semester there are a series of lectures, discussions, exercises, and group experiences. These activities will allow you to apply course ideals to your personal and professional life and to develop the insight required to be an effective manager and leader. To ensure success in this course, attendance and class participation is required. Students must submit quality coursework by the deadline provided. Prepare yourself each week by completing all assigned readings before class and be ready to discuss the issues raised in order to put management application concepts to practice. Please be mindful of your progress in this course for the scores you receive will ultimately determine your final grade. Do not wait until the end of the semester to be concerned about your grade.

GRADING

Graded Learning Activities Value Exams – 3 (100 points each) 300 Quizzes – about 4 (25 points each) 100 Management Interview 100 Diversity Profile 100 Team Presentation 100 Class Attendance & Participation 50 Total 750

Grading %: A = 90–100%; B = 80 – 89%; C = 70-79%; D = 60 – 69%; F = 59% or below

COURSE POLICIES

All students taking courses in SBI are expected to adhere to the following policies: Professional behavior is required and attendance will be taken daily. If you have more than three (3) unexcused classes, you risk failing the course (see FAMU University Catalog). If you are absent, you continue to be responsible for all work given during class. Appropriate dress is required at all times. This course is designed to instill values of hard work, ethics, personal integrity, and conscientiousness. Tardiness is an unacceptable disruption and will negatively impact the score you will receive for class attendance and participation. Arriving to class later than 5 minutes past the start of class is considered tardy, and 5 points will be deducted from your class attendance and participation score. Do not enter the classroom if you see that I have begun to address the class. (If there is an emergency that prevents you from arriving on time, please see me during my posted office hours). Other disruptions such as cell phone, PDA use, or computer usage other than that required for the lesson of the day is not permitted. Excessive or loud extraneous conversations are unprofessional and interfere with the legitimate aspirations of others seeking to get the most out of their program of study. These disruptions will result in a dismissal from class. Other forms of unacceptable behavior are plagiarism and cheating. Such behavior will result in a failure in the course and sending the violator to the University’s judicial court for Code of Conduct Violations proceedings. Page 122, FANG, Student Handbook. Dress is an important statement about the person and their professionalism. If you want to be taken seriously, dress the part. In all of SBI, our focus will be renewed around the processes necessary to help students acquire the attitudes, values and behaviors critical to success. Attendance in class in the appropriate business attire is part of that process—casual normally, and business attire when giving presentations or when engaged in presentations with special guests.

Acting out appropriate behaviors in and around the SBI complex is also a part of this process. The SBI complex was designed around the objective of providing a sanctuary for the development of academic and behavioral competencies. You are required to do your part to keep the building, classroom, and grounds befitting for their intended purposes. Therefore, guard against the use of inappropriate dress and language and other forms of negative behavior, including littering. Students with Disabilities: FAMU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations to persons with documented disabilities in accordance with the American With Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 405 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 and in accordance with other pertinent federal, state, and local disability and anti-discrimination laws. Please advise of any accommodations required to insure participation in this course. Documentation of disability is required and should be submitted to the Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC). For additional information please contact the LDEC at (850) 599-3180. Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination: It is the policy of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to assure that each member of the University community be permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination including race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status and sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal statutes. This shall include applicants for admission to the University and employment. Academic Honor Policy: The University’s Academic Honor Policy is located in the FANG Student Handbook, under the Student Code of Conduct- Regulation 2.012 section, beginning on page 55-56. Missed Exam Policy: A documented excuse from the appropriate university official must be provided within 10 school days, not class days, following your absence in order to make-up exams or other class assignments. If you believe you will miss an exam, it is your responsibility to provide notice in advance that an official excuse will be forthcoming. Otherwise, no make-up will be provided.

Disputes: A student has 10 school days, not class days, to dispute his or her grade on an exam, project or classroom, assignment. After this time, NO grade change request will be considered. Please provide me with a written dispute that includes your name and contact information, the assignment, grade, and why you are contesting the score that was given. I will follow up with an appointment to address the matter outside of class time. Course Management: While students are required to adhere to the pre-planned activities in the syllabus, successful management in the 21st century encourages flexibility and response to frequent changes in the organizational environment. As professor of this course, I reserve the right to substitute, delete or add mandatory and/or optional activities.

Date Topic Coverage Aug. 25, 27 Week 1: Introduction to Management Assignment Due: Chapter 1 Sept. 1, 3 Week 2: Environment of Business Assignment Due: Chapter 2, Quiz 1 on Sept. 3 Sept. 8, 10 Week 3: Ethics Assignments Due: Chapter 3 Sept. 15, 17 Week 4: Strategic Planning Assignment Due: Chapter 4, Quiz 2 on Sept. 17 Sept. 22, 24 Week 5: Exam Week Assignment Due: Test Your Knowledge of Chapters 1-4; Exam 1 on Sept. 24 Sept 28; Oct. 1 Week 6: Entrepreneurship Assignments Due: Chapter 5, Management Interview Project Due Oct. 1 Oct. 6, 8 Week 7: Organizing for Action Assignments Due: Chapter 6 Oct. 13, 15 Week 9: Human Resources & Diversity Assignments Due: Chapters 7-8, Quiz 3 on Oct. 15 Oct. 20, 22 Week 10: Exam Week Assignments Due: Test Your Knowledge of Chapters 5-8; Exam 2 on Oct. 22 Oct. 27, 29 Week 11: Leadership Assignment Due: Chapter 9, Diversity Profile Due Oct. 29 Nov. 3, 5 Week 12: Motivating People Assignment Due: Chapter 10, Quiz 4 on Nov. 5

Nov. 10, 12 Week 13: Teamwork and Communication Assignment Due: Chapter 11, Team Presentations begin Nov. 12 Nov. 17, 19 Week 14: Teamwork and Communication, cont. Assignments Due: Team Presentations Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving) Week 15: Teamwork and Communication, cont. Assignments Due: Teamwork and Communication, cont. Dec. 1, 3 Week 16: Managerial Control; Innovating and Changing Assignments Due: Chap 13 & 14; Test Your Knowledge of Chapters 9-14;

Exam 3 on December 3 Dec. 8, 10 Finals Week Make-up Exams Assignment styles and Formatting: Unless otherwise specified, APA formatting is required when appropriate. On days when assignments are due, please submit a hard copy at the beginning of class. It should be typed, stapled, double-spaced, one inch margins, 12 point-Times New Roman font (overheads 24 point), grammar/spell-checked, include page numbers and have a professional look. Cover pages and a “Table of Contents” are preferred when appropriate. If you do not follow these guidelines, you will lose 5 points for each neglected area of formatting requested.

CLR 8-19-09 Florida A&M University, School of Business and Industry

Financial Accounting Principles ACG 2021 Syllabus for Fall, 2009

Craig Reeder, Instructor

Office: Mobley Bldg. 429 E Office hours: MW 3:00 – 6:00, or by appointment Phone: 599-8357

Email: [email protected] Website: http://famu.blackboard.com Text: Financial and Managerial Accounting 2nd ed., Horngren, et al, (pub. by Pearson) Chap. 1 - 12 Required Materials: Students are required to have the text book (hardcopy, looseleaf, or e-text) plus the access code for MyAccountingLab, the publisher’s suite of online resources. Various purchase options for text and access code will be discussed in class. Students will also need to have reliable access to broadband internet to access the online homework facility. Course Description: (per FAMU Catalog) Conceptual introduction to financial accounting. Emphasis placed on preparation and interpretation of financial statements and the processes by which information is generated. Prerequisite: none Learning Objectives: Students will learn the basics of financial accounting. They will gain an understanding of the purposes and uses of financial accounting, including real world applications. For purposes of the SBI Assurance of Learning Program, this course will teach two learning objectives: content knowledge and critical thinking. Grading: There will be three regular exams, and one final exam which combine to make up 86% of the course grade. Online homework will account for the remaining percentage. Bonus points will be awarded for good attendance. A grading worksheet will be provided in class. There will be no extra credit assignments offered. Makeup exams will be offered if the student presents an official excuse within 2 weeks of the absence (except for the final). Class Preparation and Homework: Students should expect to spend an average of 2 to 3 hours of preparation for each class session. Homework problems will be done online using MyAccountingLab. Homework is presented in a programmed learning format, allowing students to work each problem, then get immediate feedback on their work. Instructor is not responsible for computer or network problems, so students should plan their work sufficiently in advance to leave a “cushion” for possible systems problems. Course Website: The course website is located at http://famu.blackboard.com. To locate the course, enter “Financial Accounting” into the search box, then scroll to the bottom of the screen and locate the course labeled “ACG2021_Reeder – Financial Accounting” and click on “enroll.” The use of the class website will be explained in class. Attendance and Tardiness: Students are expected to attend all class sessions, unless sick or otherwise unable to attend. Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class period. Any student not present at roll call will be marked absent. If there is a valid reason for absence, students should obtain an official excuse within two weeks following the absence. Changes: All provisions of this syllabus are subject to change, on notice by the instructor.


Information on Assessment and the Academic Learning Compact This course falls under the courses offered in the programs for the undergraduate accounting degree and the undergraduate business administration degree, and is thus covered by the associated Academic Learning Compacts (ALCs). ALCs answer three basic questions: What will students learn by the end of their academic programs? Have they learned what they have been taught by their professors? How do we measure these quantities? For details regarding the ALCs for the above named programs, go to www.famu.edu/assessment and click on Academic Learning Compacts. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methodology for this course are as follows: Learning Outcomes: Content & knowledge: students will learn basic procedures, concepts and techniques of accounting. Critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills: students will analyze business situations, apply knowledge and skills learned to make judgments and solve problems in a business context. Assessment: Direct assessment done via homework and exams. Indirect assessment done by class participation. SBI Mission Statement Adopted Nov. 2007 The Mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce by:


• Developing, supporting, and creating opportunities for a diverse qualified faculty and staff committed to “excellence with caring” through high quality teaching, relevant intellectual contributions, and meaningful service with an emphasis on teaching.





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Class Schedule (subject to change as necessary) Date Content Aug 24 Introductory lecture Aug 26 Discussion of Blackboard and MyAccountingLab Aug 28 Chap 1 Aug 31 Chap 1 Sep 2 Chap 1 Sep 4 Chap 1 Sep 7 Holiday Sep 9 Chap 1 Sep 11 Chap 2 Sep 14 Chap 2 Sep 16 Chap 2 Sep 18 Chap 2 Sep 21 Exam 1: Ch 1&2 Sep 23 Chap 3 Sep 25 Chap 3 Sep 28 Chap 3 Sep 30 Chap 3 Oct 2 Chap 4 Oct 5 Chap 4 Oct 7 Chap 4 Oct 9 Exam 2: Ch 3&4 Oct 12 Chap 5 Oct 14 Chap 5 Oct 16 Chap 6 Oct 19 Chap 6 Oct 21 Chap 6 Oct 23 Chap 7 Oct 26 Chap 7 Oct 28 Chap 8 Oct 30 Chap 8 Nov 2 Chap 8 Nov 4 Exam 3: Ch 5-8 Nov 6 Chap 9 Nov 9 Chap 9 Nov 11 holiday Nov 13 Chap 9 Nov 16 Chap 10 Nov 18 Chap 10 Nov 20 Chap 11 Nov 23 Chap 11 Nov 25 Online assignment in lieu of class Nov 27 holiday Nov 30 Chap 12 Dec 2 Chap 12 Dec 4 Review Session Dec 7 - 11 Final exam week – schedule to be announced by University

CLR 8-20-09 Florida A&M University, School of Business and Industry

Managerial Accounting Principles ACG 2071 Syllabus for Fall, 2009

Craig Reeder, Instructor

Office: Mobley Bldg. 429 E Office hours: MW 3:00 – 6:00, or by appointment Phone: 599-8357

Email: [email protected] Website: http://famu.blackboard.com Text: Financial and Managerial Accounting 2nd ed., Horngren, et al, (pub. by Pearson) Chap. 15-22 Required Materials: Students are required to have the text book (hardcopy, looseleaf, or e-text) plus the access code for MyAccountingLab, the publisher’s suite of online resources. Various purchase options for text and access code will be discussed in class. Students will also need to have reliable access to broadband internet to access the online homework facility. Course Description: (per FAMU Catalog) Conceptual introduction to managerial accounting. Emphasis placed on cost reporting and analytical tools used by management. Prerequisite: ACG 2021 Financial Accounting Principles Learning Objectives: Students will learn various concepts and techniques of managerial accounting. They will gain an understanding of the purposes and uses of managerial accounting, including real world applications. Grading: There will be five regular exams, and one optional final exam, which combine to make up 86% of the course grade. (Final exam may be used to replace the lowest regular exam score.) Online homework will account for the remaining percentage. Bonus points will be awarded for good attendance. A grading worksheet will be provided in class. There will be no extra credit assignments offered. Makeup exams will be offered if the student presents an official excuse within 2 weeks of the absence. Class Preparation and Homework: Students should expect to spend an average of 2 to 3 hours of preparation for each class session. Homework problems will be done online using MyAccountingLab. Homework is presented in a programmed learning format, allowing students to work each problem, then get immediate feedback on their work. Instructor is not responsible for computer or network problems, so students should plan their work sufficiently in advance to leave a “cushion” for possible systems problems. Course Website: The course website is located at http://famu.blackboard.com. To locate the course, enter “Managerial Accounting” into the search box, then scroll to the bottom of the screen and locate the course labeled “ACG2071_Reeder3” and click on “enroll.” The use of the class website will be explained in class. Attendance and Tardiness: Students are expected to attend all class sessions, unless sick or otherwise unable to attend. Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class period. Any student not present at roll call will be marked absent. If there is a valid reason for absence, students should obtain an official excuse within two weeks following the absence. Changes: All provisions of this syllabus are subject to change, on notice by the instructor.


Information on Assessment and the Academic Learning Compact This course falls under the courses offered in the programs for the undergraduate accounting degree and the undergraduate business administration degree, and is thus covered by the associated Academic Learning Compacts (ALCs). ALCs answer three basic questions: What will students learn by the end of their academic programs? Have they learned what they have been taught by their professors? How do we measure these quantities? For details regarding the ALCs for the above named programs, go to www.famu.edu/assessment and click on Academic Learning Compacts. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methodology for this course are as follows: Learning Outcomes: Content & knowledge: students will learn basic procedures, concepts and techniques of accounting. Critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills: students will analyze business situations, apply knowledge and skills learned to make judgments and solve problems in a business context. Assessment: Direct assessment done via homework and exams. Indirect assessment done by class participation. SBI Mission Statement Adopted Nov. 2007 The Mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce by:







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Class Schedule (subject to change as necessary) Date Content Aug 24 Introductory lecture Aug 26 Discussion of Blackboard and MyAccountingLab Aug 28 Chap 15 Aug 31 Chap 15 Sep 2 Chap 15 Sep 4 Chap 15 Sep 7 Holiday Sep 9 Chap 16 Sep 11 Chap 16 Sep 14 Chap 16 Sep 16 Chap 16 Sep 18 Chap 16 Sep 21 Chap 16 Sep 23 Exam 1 Ch 15&16 Sep 25 Chap 17 Sep 28 Chap 17 Sep 30 Chap 17 Oct 2 Chap 17 Oct 5 Chap 17 Oct 7 Exam 2 Ch 17 Oct 9 Chap 18 Oct 12 Chap 18 Oct 14 Chap 18 Oct 16 Chap 18 Oct 19 Chap 18 Oct 21 Exam 3 Ch 18 Oct 23 Chap 19 Oct 26 Chap 19 Oct 28 Chap 19 Oct 30 Chap 19 Nov 2 Chap 21 Nov 4 Chap 21 Nov 6 Chap 21 Nov 9 Chap 21 Nov 11 holiday Nov 13 Exam 4 Ch 19&21 Nov 16 Special lesson on Time Value of Money Nov 18 Chap 22 Nov 20 Chap 22 Nov 23 Chap 22 Nov 25 Online assignment in lieu of class Nov 27 holiday Nov 30 Chap 22 Dec 2 Exam 5 Ch 22 Dec 4 Review Session Dec 7 - 11 Final exam week – schedule to be announced by University

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Fall Semester 2009

ACG 2021

Financial Accounting Principles Instructor: Forrest Thompson, Ph.D. CPA, CMA, CIA, CFM, CGFM Associate Professor of Accounting Office Information: Location: Room 402- -East Wing/SBI Building Phone: (850) 599-8331 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] Hours: 09:00 a.m.- -09:30 a.m. T - R 01:00 p.m.- -03:30 p.m. T - R Others by Appointment Required Text: Financial & Managerial Accounting (2nd. Edition) Chapters 1-14

by Horngren, Harrison and Oliver (Prearson/Prentice Hall), 2009. Reading: Various business publications

Description: This course is a comprehensive introduction to financial accounting. It is designed for students with no previous exposure to accounting. Objective: Emphasis will be placed on accounting concepts and practices that provide students with a sound foundation in accounting. In addition, this course is also designed to provide a broad view of the role of accounting in society. Methodology: The course will be combination of lectures, homework assignments, and participative discussions consisting of cooperative learning

techniques to enhance critical and creative thinking of financial accounting theory and practices.

Students are expected to study the chapter reading and other assigned materials in-depth prior to each class meeting. The objective of class

meetings is to clarify and elaborate on certain items because of their difficulty and/or relevance.


Academic Learning Compact: This course is designed to achieve the following learning goals:

The intended course outcomes are:

1. Students will be able to prepare/analyze financial statements and make recommendations for decision making. 2. Students will be able to communicate effectively in oral presentations and written expressions. 3. Students will be able to understand and apply accounting knowledge, recognize and apply accounting concepts, principles and theories. 4. Students will able to identify ethical issues in business and recognize the implications. 5. Students will be able to develop an awareness of multicultural and diversity issues as they relate to business.

6. Students will be able to develop effective relationships with individuals and team members.

The key to mastering the course is to understand the makeup, content, preparation and use of financial statements for decision making.

Grading System: Exam I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% 90. . . . . . . . . .100 = A Exam II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% 80. . . . . . . . . . 89 = B Exam III . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% 70. . . . . . . . . . 79 = C Comprehensive Exam. . 20% 60. . . . . . . . . . 69 = D Cooperative Learning. . 20% 0. . . . . . . . . . 59 = F Total . . . . . . . . 100% Examinations: Exams are designed to measure the following competencies: - -Technical knowledge and application of such knowledge. - -Exercise of good judgment. - -Understanding of professional responsibilities. Exams content will normally consist of objective type questions (multiple-choice, true-false) and problems (journal entries, essays,

financial statements, and various financial accounting calculations). Their usage is designed to test your knowledge of accounting theory and practices. Missed Exams: Missed exams will be assigned a grade of ZERO.

Cooperative Learning: It will embrace a wide range of student-student, student-instructor interactions. The overall goal is to achieve a positive interdependence with individual accountability. Attendance, quizzes, presentations, and instructor input are the major component of cooperative learning.

Homework: Homework assignments will provide the bases for class lectures and discussions. Students are encourage to work in small groups to exchange

ideas and knowledge with their classmates in completing assignments. Attendance: Students are referred to the "Class Attendance Regulations" section

of the Catalogue. Excessive absences can result in a "F" grade. Academic All students are referred to "Students Rights, Responsibilities, Etc.” Irregularities: section of the General Catalog. In the event of any observation of

"Academic Irregularities", appropriate actions will be taken to secure the MAXIMUM penalty permitted by university policy.

Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of Florida A&M University to assure that each

member of the university community is permitted to work or attend classes in an environment free from any form of discrimination, including race, religion, color, age, handicap, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal statutes.

Chapter Assignment Schedule: Unit No. 1 Chapter 1: Accounting and the Business Environment Chapter 2: Recording Business Transactions Chapter 3: The Adjusting Process Chapter 4: Completing the Accounting Cycle Exam I- - -Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 Unit No. 2 Chapter 5: Merchandising Operations Chapter 6: Merchandise Inventory Chapter 7: Internal Control and Cash Chapter 8: Receivables Exam II- - -Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8 Unit No. 3 Chapter 9: Plant Assets and Intangibles Chapter 10: Current Liabilities, Payroll and Long-Term Liabilities Chapter 11: Corporations: Paid-In Capital and the Balance Sheet Chapter 12: Corporations: Effects on Retained Earnings and the Income Statement Exam III- - -Chapters 9, 10, 11 and 12 Comprehensive Exam- -Chapters 1 to 12 (Mandatory)

ACG 2021 Financial Accounting Principles

Fall Semester 2009 Dr. F. Thompson, Instructor

CURRENT EVENT PRESENTATION

Required: Make an oral presentation to the class summarizing the highlights of an article from a business publication for two (2) minutes. The Wall Street Journal Fortune Journal of Accountancy Newspaper(s) BusinessWeek Other(s)

The purpose of the presentation is help student to be able to communicate effectively in oral and written expressions. Oral presentation guidelines:

- -At the beginning, give the standard SBI introduction. - -Cite the source and date of the article. - -What, when, where, why, who and how, etc. of the article. - -Conclusion.

In addition, prepare a one (1) page summary of the article. The written presentation guidelines are:

- -Your name - -Course title and semester - -Title of the article - -Cite the source and date of the article. - -What, when, where, why, who and how, etc. of the article. - -Conclusion.

The summary is due one (1) class period after the presentation.

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ACG 2021 Financial Accounting Principles Fall Semester 2009 Dr. F. Thompson, Instructor UNIT NO. 1 Office Information: Location: Room 402- -East Wing/SBI Building Phone: (850) 599-8331 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] Hours: 09:00 a.m.- -09:30 a.m. T - R 01:00 p.m.- -03:30 p.m. T - R Others by Appointment August 25: Introduction/Chapter 1- -Accounting and the Business Environment 27: E1-14, E1-18, E1-19, E1-26, E1-27 September 01: Chapter 2- -Recording Business Transactions E2-13 03: E2-16, E2-17, E2-18 08: E2-21, E2-23, E2-25 10: Chapter 3- -The Adjusting Process E3-13, E3-15 15: E3-17, E3-19, E3-20 17: E3-22, E3-25 22: Chapter 4- -Completing the Accounting Cycle E4-13 24: E4-17, E4-22 29: Exam I- -Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 FINAL GRADE Your attendance, attitude, and out-of-class preparation will be the major determinants of the quality of your performance. YOU have control over all three.


FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Fall 2009 Professor: J.M. Collins, Ph.D. Email: [email protected] Class: Human Resources Management Research: MAN 5156 Class Meeting: Monday and Wednesday, 3:00-4:15 p.m. Office Hours: Monday, 12-2 p.m., Tuesday, 9a.m.-12noon, Wednesday, 1-2:30 or by

appointment Phone: 599-8347

Office: 418EW Required Text: Bernardin, H.J. (2009). Human Resource Management (5th Edition), McGraw-Hill. McGraw Hill-Companies Inc., New York: NY. www.mhhe.com

SBI Mission Statement The mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce B.S. and MBA graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce. This is achieved by:







SBI Values Statement


SBI Vision Statement The School of Business and Industry aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as a preeminent center of excellence in business education. Course Catalog Description: This course uses an experiential approach to learning the major concepts and theories of human resource management (HRM) that organizations use to implement human resource policies and procedures in the areas of recruitment, selection, job analysis, training, career development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and global HRM. Course Overview: The objectives of this course are to explore the major concepts and theories of human resources management, and present HRM from an experiential learning approach. Real-life cases, videos, in-class presentations, readings, and discussions will help students link theory and practice and develop their creativity, writing, critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills.


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Common Course Objectives: 1. To gain knowledge of major concepts and theories (i.e., leadership, motivation) in human resource management 2. To gain knowledge of contemporary topics and issues in human resource management (i.e., succession planning, globalization, workforce diversity, etc.) 3. To gain experience in dealing with human resource issues in organizations from a managerial perspective. 4. To apply human resource management tools and techniques in solving human resource problems

Course Structure and Activities: A proposed outline for the course is attached. I will attempt to follow the scheme laid out for the course; however, the proposed outline is subject to change at my discretion. All of the material, which is covered in class, is considered part of the content of the course and you will be evaluated based on your knowledge and mastery of this content. Grades: Your final grade is based on the following: Points Professionalism (Participation/Discussion) 15% Case Analysis (2@ 15% each) 30% HR Team Research Project 25% Homework Assignments/Article Analyses 20 % Pre-/post test 10% Total 100% Grading Policy: Grades are assigned according to the following scale: There is no class curve. 90 - 100% = A 80 - 89.44% = B 70 - 79.44% = C 60 - 69.44% = D < 60% = F Attendance: Class preparation and attendance are necessary for success in this course. Three unexcused absences will result in failure of the course in accordance with FAMU guidelines. Excused absences do not make-up for missed class participation points. If you are unable to attend class make sure you contact the professor before the class meeting time. Class meeting times are designed to enhance your learning and performance in the course. Late entrance into class is not acceptable. Late entrance is a distraction to your colleagues and will not be tolerated. In addition, late entrance and early exiting will have an adverse impact on your grade. During each class session, we will discuss theory, current events, and the assigned readings and exercises. Therefore, you must be prepared to contribute to the discussion. Completing the assigned readings and homework assignments, as well as being abreast of current business issues, will prepare you to actively participate in class. Class participation will be evaluated based on the following scale: Class attendance without participation 1 point Attendance and good contributions to class discussion 2 points Attendance and excellent contributions to class discussion 3 points Good contribution to class discussion is the active participation in class discussion and enhancing the discussion with meaningful comments and contributions. Excellent contribution to discussion involves all of the attributes of good contribution in addition to the discussion of relevant current events that relate to the topic being discussed. Faithful attendance and active participation in this highly interactive course is a prerequisite for deriving the maximum benefit from the learning experience which has been designed for you. Due to the highly interactive nature of this course, absences will lead to a poor grade in this course. Homework Assignments: As noted on the schedule, there are homework assignments for each chapter. These assignments are to be completed prior to class, unless other noted in the syllabus. Each student's performance record on the exercises will be maintained in the instructor’s office. Exercises are graded as Unacceptable, Acceptable or Exceptional as follows:

Unacceptable 1 point (50% or less of the questions answered correctly) Acceptable 2 points (51% to 90% of the questions answered correctly) Exceptional 3 points

(100% answered correctly and answers exceed requirements of the assignments) It is the student's responsibility to know where he or she stands in the class. Request for grade progress can be made during office hours or by a scheduled appointment. I will not address grade progress via email; you must come to my office to discuss your grades. Chapters must be read by the date indicated and individual components of an exercise must be brought to class on the date which it is assigned. Prior to the start of class, each student should place a copy of his/her individual exercise response on the desk in front of class. NO EXCEPTIONS. Make a copy of your exercise for group discussion. Complete the entire exercise and answer all questions unless instructed otherwise. Students will not work on class assignments in class nor will fellow students tolerate such behavior. Violation of these standards is a serious offense, and shall result in disciplinary action as allowed by the University (See Undergraduate University Catalog). Late assignments will not be accepted. Article Analyses: The purpose of these assignments is to examine current research related to Human Resource Management. The article analyses will be a one-page single space summary of the article. This summary should include: the research question(s) addressed in the paper, the research methodology employed, the underlying theory, the results/conclusions of the research and your individual critique of the research. Individual Cases: The purpose of these assignments is to link theory and practice by following the case method of instruction. See Handout on “How to Structure a Case Analysis.” A “good” paper identifies key events and processes, uses readings or lecture material to help structure the analysis, and is written well. Papers must follow the suggested steps (i.e., identify the problem; analyze the problem, plan of action, etc.) All papers should be typed, double spaced, and no more than five pages. Papers should include at least two research references. Late papers are penalized a letter grade for each class period they are late. Any assignment submitted after the beginning of class is considered late. Human Resources Management Team Project:

Objective:

To conduct a research study and write an original research paper on a “Hot Topic” in Human Resources.

Plan of Action:

• Establish teams of three (3) people that will be responsible for conducting research surrounding a chosen Human Resources issue. (Teams due by September 2nd)

• Choose a team leader that will be responsible for submitting a written bi-weekly team update to Professor Collins on the progress of the research. (First report due September 16th)

• Choose an HR journal and write the paper in that particular journal format. (Due September 16th) • Decide if this will be an empirical (quantitative) or theoretical (qualitative) study and proceed

accordingly. • Prepare an oral presentation of the final paper to deliver to the class.

SBI’s Graduate Learning Outcomes Measures Critical Thinking Direct

Homework Assignments/Article Analyses Case Analyses, Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Content/Discipline Direct Pre-/post-test Homework Assignments/Article Analyses Case Analyses, Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Communication Direct Homework Assignments/Article Analyses Case Analyses, Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Multicultural/Diversity

Direct Homework Assignments/Article Analyses Case Analyses, Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Ethical Understanding Direct Homework Assignments/Article Analyses Case Analyses, Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Team/Collaboration Direct Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Leadership Direct Team Research project Indirect In-class activities

Professional Literature. Personal development in any profession requires keeping abreast of the current literature in the field. A number of periodicals contain articles on general or specialized areas of interest in HRM. The American Business Index (ABI) is a helpful on-line journal database that you will find in the FAMU Library or on-line. Here is a list of some of the more important human resource journals you should be familiar with: Academy of Management Executive Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management Learning and Education Journal Academy of Management Review Business Horizons California Management Review Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal Harvard Business Review Human Relations Journal of Business Ethics Journal of Applied Psychology Journal of Collective Negotiation in the Public Sector Journal of Labor Research Journal of Leadership Studies Journal of Management Journal of Management Development Journal of Management Education Journal of Vocational Behavior Labor Law Journal Labor Studies Journal Leadership Quarterly Monthly Labor Review Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes Personnel Administrator (now HR Magazine) Personnel Journal Personnel Psychology Public Personnel Management Supervisory Management Training and Development Journal

COURSE SCHEDULE Week of Topic Reading/Assignment 8/24 1st day of class

HR Knowledge Pre-test Syllabus overview

8/31 Case analysis format How to read a journal article Writing Research papers

Wed – Team contract due

9/7 Human Resource Management and the Environment

Mon – Holiday Wed - Read Chapter 1/Journal article Complete Exercise 1.2

9/14 Human Resource Management and the Environment

Mon -Read Chapter 2/Journal article Complete Exercise 2.1 Wed - Read Chapter 3 (part I)/Journal Article Complete CT exercise 3.2 Research Topic selection due

9/21 Case Analysis #1 9/28 Acquiring Human Resource Capability Mon - Read Chapter 4/Journal Article

O’NET Exercise Wed - Read Chapter 5 (part I)/Journal Article CT Exercise 5.2 Abstract, model and references due

10/5 Acquiring Human Resource Capability Mon -Read Chapter 6 (part I) Exercise 6.3 Wed - Read Chapter 6(part II)/Journal Article Creativity exercise

10/12 Developing Human Resource Capability Mon - Read Chapter 7/Journal Article Wed - SBI faculty Performance Appraisal system Literature review due

10/19 Developing Human Resource Capability Mon - Read Chapter 8/Journal Article SBI Customer Service Training Program Case Analysis #2 due Wed -Read Chapter 9/Journal Article Complete exercise 9.2

10/26 Case Analysis #2 Medtronics case presentations Research Paper Rough draft due

11/2 Compensating and Managing Human Resources

Mon - Read Chapter 10/Journal Article CT Exercise 10.3 Wed - Read Chapter 11/Journal Article CT Exercise 11.1

11/9 Veteran’s Day Compensating and Managing Human Resources

Mon – Read Chapter 12/Journal Article CT Exercise 12.1 Revised rough draft and presentation draft due Wed – Holiday

11/16 Compensating and Managing Human Resources

Mon -Read Chapter 13/Journal Article Complete Exercise 13.3 Wed -Read Chapter 14/Journal Article Complete Exercise 14.3

11/23 HR Knowledge post test Research Team Presentations

Mon – Post test Wed – Presentations Research Papers due

11/30 Research Team Presentations Mon – Presentations Wed – Presentations

12/7 Finals Week

GEB 4113

STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP DECISION MAKING Fall 2010

Tuesday/Thursday 11:00am- 12:15pm

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”

– Martin Luther King, Jr. Instructor: LaTanya White, MBA WSBM Office: 407 East Wing E-Mail: [email protected] Office Phone: (850)599-8336 Office Hours: 10:00a – 2:00p Monday and Wednesday COURSE ESSENTIALS Blanchard, Kenneth, Johnson, Spencer- The One-Minute Manager Ferris, Timothy- The 4-Hour Work Week Gerber, Michael- The E-Myth Revisited Kawasaki, Guy- The Art of the Start Williams, Terrie- The Personal Touch Course Description. This course describes entrepreneurship as a process of economic or social value creation, rather than the single event of opening a business. Reflecting recent research, the course focuses on opportunity recognition, assembly of the financial and human resources needed to develop the idea, launching the new venture and creating a sustainable economic contributor. Course Objectives. By the completion of this course students should: 1. Gain knowledge of the context, concepts and process of entrepreneurship; 2. Be better able to capitalize on innovative processes as they can be transferred to

entrepreneurial opportunities; 3. Have completed a solid business plan and be in a position to execute the concept. Guiding Principles. This course will be facilitated using the following principles: 1. Parkinson’s Law 2. Positive Thinking 3. One-Minute Management 4. Transparency

Topics Covered. Entrepreneurship overview, innovation, market research, business plans, business models, financial projections, business relationships, corporate sustainability and social responsibility.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY MISSION STATEMENT






• Developing new, and expanding existing, creative partnerships with alumni, and private and public stakeholders to maintain the relevance and currency of our academic programs. Promoting an environment of continuous improvement by acquiring and developing the necessary human, physical, financial, and technological resources to maintain our competitive edge.

SBI VISION STATEMENT


SBI PHILOSOPY

It is the position of the School of Business and Industry that professional success is dependent on more than demonstrated technical competence in one’s area of study. Technical competence constitutes but the basic minimum requirements for securing employment and advancing in employment. It is SBI’s belief that professional success requires behavioral competence, in addition to technical competence. Behavioral competence within SBI consists of:

(1) High Degree of interpersonal skills; (2) An intense awareness of current developments in the business

world, and (3) An ability to apply specific techniques to goal achievement within

shifting contextual demands, in short, the use of judgment.

SBI MOTTO

“No excuse is acceptable. No amount of effort is adequate, unless it is effective.”

Course Administration & Assessment Guidelines Professionalism (10% of grade) Professional behavior is required and attendance will be taken at each class meeting. If you have more than three (3) unexcused classes, you risk failing the course (see FAMU University Catalog). If you are absent, you are still responsible for all work given in class. Tardiness is an unacceptable disruption and will negatively affect your status in the class. Late entrance into class is not acceptable. Late entrance is a distraction to your colleagues and will not be tolerated. Violation of this policy will negatively affect your grade in the class. Participation (30% of grade) Class participation will be assessed based on your level of active and meaningful contributions to class discussions. Throughout the semester, we will address entrepreneurship theory, best practice real-world applications and current events- in varying formats. Therefore, you must be prepared to contribute to the discussion. Reading the assigned readings, as well as being abreast of current business issues, will prepare you to actively participate in class. *Smart Phones. In order to make full use of the technology that is available to us, you will be asked to conduct real-time research during class time on various topics throughout the semester by using your laptops, netbooks or smartphones. Please refrain from using these resources for activities other than academic involvement. Productivity (60% of grade) In addition to your participation in class discussions, your final grade will be assessed based on your productivity throughout the semester- individually and organizationally. Organized in groups, you will be responsible for reading, interpreting and presenting the content of one of the required texts for the class as your midterm project. Your final grade will be the development and pitch of your individual business plan. Your overall productivity will be assessed based on the complete of stated assignments, quizzes and Class Meetings. Class time will be used for discussion, guest speakers and real-time research on current topics. Occasionally, we will use the class time to participate in off-campus activities that support business development and entrepreneurship. Assignments. The assignments throughout the semester will be used to apply important concepts towards developing your business idea. These assignments will include the completion of reading materials and the presentations of assigned reading material, elevator pitches and business plans. Quizzes. Your class attendance may be assessed during class meetings through the administration of quizzes relevant to the subject matter discussed. All questions on the quizzes will be based on the course readings, class presentations or other relevant material.

Applications. The following resources are invaluable supplements to the theories we discuss in class. A host of networking opportunities are available to you to: 1) develop your relationship-building and networking skills; 2) build your personal list of contacts; and 3) create top of mind awareness about you as a brand in the eyes of the community, your prospective clients and eventual competition. Your participation in at least of the following events/organizations per month will be a part of your final assessment. • SBI Innovation Matters Professional Leadership Development company • FAMU Entrepreneurship Club • FAMU Small Business Development Center • Local Networking Opportunities

o Access Tallahassee o BNI o Capital City Chamber of Commerce o Collegiate Chamber of Commerce (forthcoming) o Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce o Network of Young Professionals o Strictly Business

Grading

Component % of

Grade Learning Outcomes

Professionalism

10

Critical Thinking, Ethical Understanding, and Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, and Leadership skills.

Participation 30

Content/Discipline Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and Oral Communication Skills

Productivity (Quizzes, Group Reading, Business Plan)

60

Quizzes and Applications (10) Content/Discipline Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and Written Communication Skills.

Presentation on Group Reading

(15)

Content/Discipline Knowledge, Critical Thinking, and Written Communication skills

Business Plan (35)

Content/Discipline Knowledge, Written Communication, Critical Thinking and Cultural Diversity skills

Total Points 100% Grading Scale: 90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C; 60 – 69 = D; Below 60 = F

Academic Learning Compact The School of Business & Industry has identified eight outcomes that are desired in each

student who graduates from the program. Students obtaining a Bachelors of Business Administration should become familiar with these outcomes and methods that will be used to assess them. The MAN 4201 course will utilize assignment and participation rubrics as Direct Measures and employ grades as Indirect Measures. The following is a list of the Learning Outcomes for the Bachelors program.

1. Critical Thinking Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to isolate and find

relationships among concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspectives.

2. Communication Skills: Graduates will show the ability to influence and inform others through the effective presentation of business principles, practices and ideas utilizing oral, written, and graphic expressions.

3. Content/Discipline Knowledge Skills: Graduates will demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge in business.

4. Ethical Understanding and Reasoning Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify and evaluate ethical issues in business administration and develop a framework for reporting and making appropriate business decisions.

5. Cultural Diversity Understanding Skills: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to understand the importance of multicultural and diversity issues in business.

6. Collaboration Skills: Graduates will show proficiency in the fundamental knowledge and understanding of team structures, processes and methods.

GEB4311 – Strategic Entrepreneurship Decision-Making Florida A&M University

School of Business and Industry Spring 2009, 5:30 – 6:45 M-W, Room W-305

Instructor: Chris Workman Phone: 599-3407 E-mail: [email protected] Office: Room 130, Morgan Building, 2035 E. Paul Dirac, Tallahassee, Florida Office Hours: 8 – 5 Monday through Friday, by appointment

SBI Mission Statement

The Mission of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University is to produce graduates capable of excelling as future leaders in global business, industry, and commerce by:







SBI Values Statement


SBI Vision Statement


Course Catalog Description

Course Name: Strategic Entrepreneurship Decision-Making

Course Description: Strategic Entrepreneurship Decision-Making is a course in the field of Management that focuses on the strategies entrepreneurs employ in taking advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities, developing product, service, and venture ideas, and harvesting the resources required to create successful business enterprises. Course Content: Orientation, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Recognizing Opportunities & Generating Ideas, Industry & Competitor Analysis, Feasibility Analysis, Writing a Business Plan, Developing an Effective Business Model, Building a New Venture Team, Assessing a New Venture’s Financial Strength & Viability, Preparing the Proper Legal & Ethical Foundation, Getting Financing or Funding, and Franchising Prerequisite: MAN 3025 – Principles of Management Course restrictions: N/A Availability to Other Majors: Yes

Course Objectives • Acquire an appreciation and understanding of entrepreneurship, the

entrepreneurial process, and how this process typically unfolds. • Acquire and understanding of and develop ability to apply the general

approaches entrepreneurs use to identify opportunities and create new venture ideas.

• Apply the knowledge you have acquired by preparing a business plan • Acquire an understanding of how to build a new venture team, assess a

new venture’s financial strength, obtain financing or funding for new ventures, and identify and finance franchise opportunities.

Learning Materials

Text: Barringer and Ireland, Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, Second Edition Modes of instruction: Lecture, Audio/Visual, Class Discussion, and Interaction

Expected Learning Outcomes

SBI’s Undergraduate Expected Learning Outcomes

Direct/Indirect Measures

1. Critical Thinking/Analytical Reasoning Skills – the ability to identify, isolate and find relationships among business concepts or problems and to draw sound inferences from multiple perspectives.

Business Plan Exams

2. Communication Skills – the ability to influence and inform others through the effective presentation of ideas utilizing oral, written, and graphic expressions.

Class discussions Business Plan

3. Content/Discipline Knowledge and Skills– the ability to demonstrate discipline-specific knowledge in business.

Business Plan Exams

4. Ethical Understanding and Reasoning Skills – Class discussions

the ability to identify and evaluate ethical issues in business and develop a framework for making appropriate decisions.

Exams

5. Multicultural and Diversity Understanding – the ability to understand the importance of multicultural and diversity issues in business decisions.

Class discussions

Assignments and Grade Determination

1. Feasibility Analysis (100 points): Each student will prepare a preliminary description of his or her business venture idea to include the following: (1) a description of the product or service to be offered, (2) the intended target market, (3) the benefit to customers of the product or service, (4) a description of how the product or service will be positioned relative to similar ones in the market, and (5) a description of how the product or service will be sold and distributed.

2. Written Business Plan (375 points) Each student will prepare a business plan for a business venture opportunity or idea. The analysis is to be (1) typed and submitted to the instructor and (2) presented orally in class. The typed copy must be submitted to the instructor at the beginning of the April 22, 2009 class. No late papers will be accepted except by prearranged consent of the instructor. Also, individual presentations must be made on the date and at the time scheduled. The written business plan and oral presentation must adhere to the format described below. A. Executive Summary (75 points): Presents in no more than 3 pages an overview of the plan. Contents include: the opportunity, how the business addresses the opportunity, the target market and description of competitive advantage, the management team, summary of expected financial results, and resources required. B. Company Structure (50 points): Describes the legal structure and ownership of the proposed company, provides information on how the company will be paid for products and services and discusses any anticipated regulatory matters that must be addressed in order to conduct business. C. Industry Analysis (75 points): Assess the industry in which the business will operate. Discuss size and trends within industry and identifies target market. Analyze size and characteristics of target market. Identify competition and competitive advantage. D. Marketing Plan (75 points): Identify product or service strategy for pricing and positioning. Note the channels of distribution and discuss your plan for promoting the product.

E. Management Team (25 points): Identify and discuss management team experience and expertise. Note the identification of any additional suppliers of assistance to the management team. F. Financial Plan (75 points): Provide your financial assumptions. Supply information on the sources and uses of capital requirements for starting the business. Provide pro forma cash flow, balance sheets and income statements for the first 3 years.

3. Exams (200 points) Two (2) multiple choice exams (100 points each). The first exam will cover chapters 1- 5 and the second exam chapters 6 – 8, 10 and 15.

GRADING SYSTEM Exams 200 points. Feasibility Analysis 100 points. Business Plan 375 points. Total 675 points.

GRADE DETERMINATION A = 594 - 675 pts. (88 – 100%) B = 526 - 593 pts. (78 – 87%) C = 472 - 525 pts. (70 – 77%) D = 405 - 471 pts. (60 – 69%) F = Below 405 pts.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT In this course you are expected to conduct yourself in an honest and sincere manner. Cheating, plagiarism, the use of unauthorized materials or any other form of misconduct will result in severe penalty. Use of cell phone and laptops Cell phone usage is not permitted during class. Laptop computers may be used for note taking. Food and drink policy Drinks are permitting in the classroom. Food must be consumed outside of the classroom.

ADDENUM Florida A&M Rules and Regulations: “Class attendance is compulsory for all students. A student will be permitted one (1) unexcused absence per credit hour of the course he or she is attending. A student exceeding the number of unexcused absences may be dropped from the course and assigned the grade of “F.” Students may be readmitted to the class with the dean’s and instructor’s permission.” In addition, students are required to comply with all other Florida A&M university rules and regulations governing students. Date Chapter Topic

1/7 Orientation 1/12 1 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

1/14 1 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1/21 2 Recognizing Opportunities & Generating Ideas

1/26 2 Recognizing Opportunities & Generating Ideas 1/28 3 Feasibility Analysis

2/2 3 Feasibility Analysis 2/4 3 Feasibility Analysis

2/9 4 Writing a Business Plan

2/11 4 Writing a Business Plan

2/16 4 Writing a Business Plan 2/18 5 Industry and Competitor Analysis

2/23 5 Industry and Competitor Analysis 2/25 EXAM #1

3/2 Discussion – Feasibility Statements Feasibility

Statements Due 3/4 6 Developing an Effective Business Model

3/9-3/13 SPRING BREAK

3/16 6 Developing an Effective Business Model

3/18 7 Preparing the Proper Ethical & Legal Foundation

3/23 7 Preparing the Proper Ethical & Legal Foundation 3/25 8 Assessing a New Venture’s Financial Strength & Viability

3/30 10 Getting Financing or Funding 4/1 10 Getting Financing or Funding

4/6 15 Franchising 4/8 15 Franchising

4/13 EXAM #2 4/15 Discussion – Business Plans

4/20 Discussion – Business Plans 4/22 Business Plans Due