MGT 2050 - Principles of Management

I. Course Information
Course: MGT 2050 - Principles of Management
Semester Credit Hours: 3.0
Course CRN and Section: 20233 - DY1
Semester and Year: Fall 2018
Course Start and End Dates: 10/15/2018 - 12/09/2018
Building and Room: Carl DeSantis Building - 3028

II. Instructor Information

Professor: Dr. Marina McCarthy
Email: mmccarthy@nova.edu
Phone: (954) 262-5109

Office Hours:
Day Time Location
TR 10:30am - 12:30pm DeSantis 5165

III. Class Schedule and Location

Day Date Time Location Building/Room
TR 10/16/2018 - 11/20/2018 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Ft Lauderdale/Davie Campus Carl DeSantis Building-3028
TR 11/27/2018 - 11/29/2018 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Ft Lauderdale/Davie Campus Carl DeSantis Building-3028
R 12/06/2018 - 12/06/2018 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Ft Lauderdale/Davie Campus Carl DeSantis Building-3028

IV. Course Description

Provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions
and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates.
Frequency: Every Fall and Winter.

V. Learning Outcomes
1) To develop an understanding of how modern management theory evolved.
2) To examine and understand modern management theory and practice.
3) To analyze and discuss planning, organizing, controlling, decision making, communication, motivation,
leadership, human resource development, information systems, social responsibility and management of the
future.
4) To promote group interaction through class discussion.
5) To develop oral and written communication skills, to articulate and defend one's position.
6) To synthesize all the above into a coherent picture from which to forecast the future directions and
challenges for management in the 1990s and beyond.
7) To understand the ethical issues within the field of management.

VI. Materials and Resources

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 VI. Materials and Resources
Book Url: NSU Book Store
Course Required Texts and Materials:
Management - LearnSmart Textbook online with Connect access
Edition: 8
Authors: Kinicki
ISBN: 9781259898860
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Section Required Texts and Material:
Required Software
Cadotte, Ernest R. Business Primer, Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc. 2008. Approximate cost is
$30.00. Specific details on how to sign up and purchase will be announced in class.
Course Supplemental Materials:
APA Manual
The APA Manual 6th Edition is a recommended textbook for all courses as APA style is required.

VII. Course Schedule and Topic Outline

Course Schedule:
Course Schedule:
Schedule Dates Chapters Assignments
Week 1 Session 1 1 LearnSmart, Connect
Session 2 3 LearnSmart, Connect
Week 2 Session 1 4 LearnSmart, Connect
Session 2 5&6 LearnSmart, Connect
Week 3 Session 1 7 LearnSmart, Connect
Session 2 8 LearnSmart, Connect, Simulation: Q1 Decisions
Week 4 Session 1 9 LearnSmart, Connect, Mid-Term
Session 2 10 LearnSmart, Connect, Simulation: Q2 Decisions
Week 5 Session 1 11 LearnSmart, Connect
Session 2 12 LearnSmart, Connect Simulation: Q3 Decisions
Week 6 Session 1 13, 14 LearnSmart, Connect
Session 2
Week 7 Session 1 15 LearnSmart, Connect, Q4 decisions
Session 2 16 LearnSmart, Connect, Simulation: Board Presentations,
Written Report, Peer Reviews
Week 8 FINAL EXAM

VIII. Assignments
Your final course grade will be comprised of six (6) elements, each of which is described in greater detail
below:
Points % of Grade
Learn Smart Activities 150 15
Connect Assignments 100 10

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 Simulation 250 25

Pop-quizes 100 10
Mid-Term 200 20
Final Exam 200 20
Total Points 1000
Extra Credit: Participation 100

IX. Assessments
DETAILS ON COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Course Assignments
LearnSmart You will use the LearnSmart software that accompanies your textbook materials to
“Read, Practice and Recharge” for each chapter. These activities will help with your
retention of the course materials and best prepare you for the quizzes and Connect
assignments that follow. Each chapter will be worth 10 points for its completion.
Connect Assignments Connect Assignments will also coincide with each chapter. Please see the above
schedule for these assignments. Connect Assignments consist of the following:
a. Click and Drag (2.5 points each)
b. Case Studies (10 points each)
c. Video Analysis (10 points each)
d. Personality assessment (1 @ 5 points)
Simulation To enhance understanding of the concepts covered in the course through experience
and hands-on application, this assignment involves completion of an on-line simulation
designed to replicate realistic business environment and its challenges. The
Marketplace lets you build an entrepreneurial firm, experiment with strategies, and
compete with other firms in a virtual business world. Designed to mimic the
competitive, ever changing marketplace, the simulation lets you gain experience in
market analysis, strategy formulation, and the management of a new venture.
Prize: This is a competition! The winning team will be awarded 25 extra points for the
Simulation assignment. Good Luck!
This is a multi-step exercise that your team will work on over several weeks throughout
the course.
Specific activities include:
1. Business decisions to be made at 4 time periods (Quarter 1 – Quarter 4), to be
submitted by all teams
2. Presentation of decisions for an assigned quarter
3. Development of Year-End Board of Directors Poster Presentation / Report
Specific Deliverables Include
1. Quarter End Decisions (submitted by all teams on line prior to the beginning of the
class). Failure to submit decisions on time will result in the deduction of 5 points /
day of delay from the final score for the Simulation assignment.
2. Presentation of a Quarter End Business Decisions (one/course):
For one of the four quarters (assigned in class), each team will be required to make a
short presentation summarizing their decisions for that given quarter The
presentation is not to exceed 5 slides and should be approximately 10 minutes long.
The presentations should follow the format below:
2.
a. Slide 1 Overview of the decisions to be made (i.e. what specific
questions you need to address)
b. Slide 2-3 Review of the relevant information that you considered in
making your decisions
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 c. Slides 4 – 5 Discussion of the decisions that you made and the rationale
· On the day or the presentation, please hand-in hard copy of the slides AND
submit an electronic copy on Canvas
4. Presentation of the Year-End Results to the Board of Directors
Each team will be required to present the results of their firm’s performance over the
course of the project.
This is a short presentation (~ 10 min), approximately 5-6 slides that should address
the following:
o Firm’s performance during its four quarters of operation
o Summary of its overall strategy and tactics and how these evolved as events
unfolded
o How well the firm is prepared to compete in the future
o Lessons learned.
· On the day or the presentation, please hand-in a hard copy of the slides AND
submit an electronic copy on Canvas
5. Written Report of the Year-End Results
This is a short paper (4-5 pages) to be completed individually.
The report should include the following:

Summary of the firm’s performance

Discussion of how firm’s strategy and tactics evolved over time
Lessons that you (individually) learned from the simulation
Step 3: Submit your work
Please hand in a hard copy of the report (on due date in class) AND submit an
electronic copy on Canvas.
Teamwork. Successful completion of this project greatly depends on active
participation of all team members. In the event of a team member not contributing at a
satisfactory level, please follow a procedure outlined below:
1. Begin by having a discussion as a team (all members must be present) and try to
find an acceptable solution.
2. If the issue remains unresolved, as a team please prepare a 1 page document
outlining your concerns and supporting examples.
3. Schedule a team meeting with the professor during office hours to discuss and
develop next steps.
Please note that the instructor reserves the right to adjust points earned based on
individual contribution.

Pop-Quizzes In order to assess comprehension of the material in real-time, there will be 7 short
quizzes administered throughout the term. Each quiz will be based on the material
covered in the previous class. As a general rule, the quizzes will be given at the very
beginning of the class. Thus, it is very important that you come in on time. If you
arrive after the quiz has been completed, no make-up will be allowed.
Participation Student involvement and participation is extremely important for the success of this
course. Here, individual and team learning in hinge on the quality of the interactive
discussions that occur amongst yourselves and between you and me during class
time. Therefore, class participation and preparation will count in the determination of
your final course grade as an extra credit opportunity. This grade is a discretionally
grade that is assessed based on instructor’s observation.
Mid-Term and Final The exams consist of 50 multiple choice questions, and you will have 1 hour and 15
Exams minutes to complete the exam. The exam is administered on-line. On the day of the
exam, please bring in your laptop (if available). Prior to class start time, please ensure
that you are connected to the internet and that your laptop is sufficiently charged.
Please alert your instructor ASAP if you are enable to bring in your computer (in this
situation you will complete a paper based version of the exam).

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 ADDITIONAL DETAILS: COURSE GRADE COMPONENTS
Point Allocations # Assigned Total Points
LearnSmart 10 points each 15 150
Connect
Click and Drag 2.5 points each 8 20
Case Studies 10 points each 5 50
Video Analysis 10 points each 3 30
Simulation
Quarter-End Decisions 10 points each 4 40
Quarter-End Decisions Presentation 1 50
Year-End Board Presentation 1 60
Individual report 100
Pop- Quizes 10 points each 10 100
Mid-Term 200
Final exam 200
Course Total: 1000

X. Grading Criteria
Undergraduate Grading Criteria
Percentage Letter Description GPA Equivalent
Grade
94 - 100 A Excellent 4.0
90 – 93 A- 3.7
87 - 89 B+ 3.3
83 – 86 B Good 3.0
80 – 82 B- 2.7
77 – 79 C+ 2.3
73 – 76 C Satisfactory 2.0
70 - 72 C- 1.7
68 - 69 D+ 1.3
60 - 67 D 1.0
<60 F Failure 0.0

XI. Course Policies

CANVAS:

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 Canvas is the primary course management tool for this course. Therefore, please make sure that you
have proper access to the platform. Canvas will contain course announcements, documents, access to
LearnSmart software, Connect assignments and other important information. I will be using Canvas as
one avenue of communication with the class; therefore, it is important that the e-mail address you are using
for Canvas is correct and is one that you check frequently.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Individuals learn through a variety of means and mediums. Therefore, we will explore course topics and
foster skill-building through a variety of teaching methods, including: lectures, interactive LearnSmart
software, case analyses, group work, video analyses, role plays, and other in-class and on-line exercises.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND EXPECTATIONS:

It is expected that all students will conduct themselves in professional manner. This means:
Treating all classmates and the course instructor with respect
Arriving on time for class and avoiding early departures
Unless specifically requested by the instructor, NO use of cell phones, laptops, tablets, or other
electronic instruments or recording devices during class. Use of electronic devices will be
monitored by instructor and is only allowed for class-related activities.
Failure to comply with these expectations may cause you to incur a penalty to your class
grade.

ATTENDANCE
You are required to come to class on time and stay until class is over. Your involvement in the
class exercises and discussion for that day determines your participation. Missing more than 2
classes throughout the term will result in an automatic loss of half a letter grade for the course
(e.g. B+ to B, etc.). Also note that habitual lateness (or leaving class early), for whatever reason, will be
penalized.

As a general rule, no late work will be accepted and no make up opportunities will be offered. In case of
a real emergency, please contact the instructor in advance of a due date to see if an extension may be
granted.

XII. University Policies

Academic Integrity
The university is an academic community and expects its students to manifest a commitment to academic
integrity through rigid observance of standards for academic honesty. The university can function properly
only when its members adhere to clearly established goals and values. Accordingly, the academic
standards are designed to ensure that the principles of academic honesty are upheld.
The following acts violate the academic honesty standards:
Cheating — intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids
in any academic exercise.
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 Fabrication — intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in
an academic exercise.
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty — intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another
to violate any provision of this code.
Plagiarism — the adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person as one’s
own without proper acknowledgment.
Students are expected to submit tests and assignments that they have completed without aid or assistance
from other sources. Using sources to provide information without giving credit to the original source is
dishonest. Students should avoid any impropriety or the appearance thereof in taking examinations or
completing work in pursuance of their educational goals.
In support of the Code of Student Conduct, any violations of the Code of Student Conduct and Academic
Responsibility and/or university policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action and/or criminal
prosecution. Disciplinary action may include, but not limited to, failing the assignment and/or the entire
course, academic probation, suspension, or expulsion and are administered initially by the faculty member,
who is required to report any incident of misconduct to their department chair and the Office of the
Assistant Dean. This code seeks to promote high standards of behavior and academic integrity by setting
forth the responsibilities of students as members of the university community. Abiding by the code ensures
a climate wherein all members of the university community can exercise their rights of membership.
If students have questions about what constitutes academic misconduct before turning in an assignment,
they should see their Instructor or the NSU Student Handbook
Accommodations for Students with Documented Disabilities: For more information about ADA
policy, services, and procedures, students may contact the Office of Student Disability Services at 954-
262-7185. Each student with a disability should contact the Office of Student Disability Services prior to
the commencement of classes to discuss his or her needs.
Last Day to Withdraw: To withdraw from a course, it is not sufficient simply to stop attending class or to
inform the instructor of your intention to withdraw. In accordance with college policy, contact your
academic advisor to begin the withdrawal process. The last day to withdraw from a course is detailed on
the applicable Academic Calendar.
Email Policy: All email communications between students and faculty must be conducted via NSU email
accounts. This requirement will assist NSU in communicating more effectively and protecting your
privacy. Emails sent to faculty from non-NSU accounts will be returned to the sender with instructions to
resend the communication from your NSU account. To set up an NSU email account or to get help with
an existing account, visit the Computing Help Desk.You may also call the Help Desk at (954) 262-HELP
or 1-800-541-6682, ext. HELP (4357).
Student Course Evaluations: Student comment and feedback evaluating each college class is an
important tool to evaluate program effectiveness. Participation in this process is a responsibility of each
student. The university uses electronic evaluations that are completed online. It is important to the faculty
and administration that students complete the online evaluation of each course. Students will be notified via
NSU email accounts when the evaluation web link is opened (approximately the next-to-last week of the
course). At the completion of the term and after instructors submit grades, instructors will receive an
anonymous summary of the entire class's evaluation. Student names or ID numbers cannot be identified.
Library Resources: Students conducting research for class assignments may use the Alvin Sherman
Library, which provides extensive access to print and electronic books and academic/scholarly journals and
hundreds of databases in a variety of subject areas with full-text articles, videos, reference books, statistics,
company profiles, and general news. Reference librarians are available in person at the Reference Desk
as well as by phone (954-262-4613), email, chat, text, and individual appointment to provide instruction on
how to identify and use library resources. For times and details, visit the library's Ask a Librarian
webpage. Library Guides and Tutorials are also available online.
Roster Reconciliation Procedure for Students :
Roster Reconciliation was put in place by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in order to:
Comply with federal regulations on the timely return of Title IV Financial Aid.
Encourage students to actively participate in their classes beginning with week one.
How it works: In the second week of 8- and 16-week courses, your course instructor is required to
reconcile the course roster by automated reporting to the Registrar who is participating and who is not

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 participating in their course.
Students who are reported as not participating are automatically dropped from the course in week three.
What do you have to do? Attend class.
Attendance is defined as:
For an On-Campus (live) Class:
Physically attend class where there is an opportunity to directly interact with the faculty member and
classmates
On-Line Class (do one or more of the following academically related activities assigned for week one):
Participate in an online discussion (discussion board) about academic matters
Submit an academic assignment
Take an exam or quiz, an interactive tutorial, or computer assisted instruction
Attend a study group that is assigned by the course instructor
Initiate contact with the course instructor to ask a question about the academic studies in the course
For online classes that have an on-campus component: physically attend class where there is an
opportunity to directly interact with the course instructor and classmates
Academically related activities do not include activities where the student may be present but not
academically engaged in an online class, such as:
Reading the syllabus
Logging into an online class without active participation
Participating in academic counseling or advising
Important Note: if the course is added during week one, it is the responsibility of the student to read the
syllabus and contact the course instructor to review instructions for week one assignment(s) and complete
those assignment(s) so as not to be dropped from the class.

Student Success: All undergraduate students and faculty are encouraged to utilize the Office of
Undergraduate Student Success to locate information about university-wide resources designed to promote
student success.

The NSU “Write from the Start” Writing and Communication Center is an innovative workspace
where students, consultants, and faculty come together, in person and online, to talk about writing and
communication. Staffed by trained professional and peer consultants, the WCC offers individualized
assistance to all NSU students. Students can work with consultants on all types of academic writing and
communication projects at any stage of the process. For more information or to make an appointment, visit
the WCC website, www.nova.edu/wcc, or call 954-262-4644.

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 Sample of Cover Page to be Used for All Assignments
Nova Southeastern University
H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Assignment for Course: (Course number and title)
Submitted to: (Professor’s name)
Submitted by: (Student’s name)
(Student’s ID number)
(Address)
(Work phone number)
(Home phone number)
Date of Submission:
Title of Assignment:
CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any
assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledge and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited
any sources from which I used data, ideas of words, whether quoted directly or paraphrased. I also
certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.
Student Signature: ___________________________

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Instructor’s Grade on Assignment:
Instructor’s Comments:

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