Course Syllabus

In order to prepare for this intensive weekend of work you are encouraged to: Read the course syllabus. You may want to bring a hard copy to the first day of class. There is substantial reading associated with the classes to be covered during the residence weekend. You should try to at least scan the relevant chapters in the text for the classes before the residence. It will be helpful to scan some of the early required readings before the residence to minimize the workload during the residence. In brief, prepare as much as possible for time will be scarce during the residence.The focus should be on gaining a basic understanding of the topics to be covered, and NOT on trying to memorize all of the concepts that will be discussed. This will enhance your learning and reduce the strain on you during the residence weekend. Am looking forward to our time together. David Bess Text: Essentials of Organizational Behavior by Stephen Robbins and Timothy Judge. This text covers the essentials o f what we will be covering in class. A supplemental resource is: Occupational Outlook Handbook [8 January' 2014] This is a HRS resource that may be of interest.It is for your information only and is not required. Http://vim. Bells. Gob/ooh/ Students will also be required to take the DiSC PRIOR TO RESIDENCE WEEKEND. Instructions will be forthcoming electronically. You should bring a printout of the report to class on Saturday morning of residence week. Office Hours: am generally in my office each day from and always the hour before class. You can drop by or call†¦ Or arrange a specific appointment by phone or e-mail. Lima: The syllabus, Powering slides, readings, and other materials are on the Class Lima site.Students should review this resource to prepare for classes. Disability Access Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the KOKI-IA Program for information and services. Seen,'ices are confidential and students are not charged for them. Contact KUAKA at 956-7511 (voice/text), [email  protected] Du, or Student Services Center, Room 13. Course Objectives: To provide students with an advanced knowledge of management and organizational behavior and the role of Human Resources. This includes increasing the knowledge about individuals' personalities, motivations, etc. ND how they are best utilized in an organizational setting with special focus on groups and teams and the role of leadership. Students will also gain an appreciation of how such concepts as organizational design and culture are utilized in undertaking organization change. Special issues such as diversity in the workplace, ethics, and social responsibility will be addressed, as will the overarching topic of the global dimensions of the competitive environment. The focus of the course will be in the application of these concepts as they relate to Human Resources professionals and their special role in organizations.Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the relevance of a glob al society, cultural sensitivity ND knowledge and the utilization of this knowledge by leaders. Gain an appreciation of personality/individual differences and utilization of this knowledge in better understanding ourselves and in leading and motivating others. Gain an understanding of the use of teamwork and how to improve team effectiveness. Gain an understanding of the concepts of power and how they relate to the development and use of leadership skills.Gain an understanding of effective communication concepts to improve both personal and organizational communications. Gain an understanding of leadership concepts and how to use them in various situations. Promote critical thinking using the concepts and skills/knowledge in managing both your professional and personal lives. Gain an understanding of the concepts of conflict and decision making and how they can be utilized in organizational settings. Gain an understanding and use Of the strategic utilization Of human resources manag ement.Course Procedures: The course will utilize a combination of lectures, class presentations and discussions, videos, experiential and non-experiential exercises, all of which dictate both attendance and participation in all class meetings. Some exercises will require pre-class work. Student oral and written reports will add to the learning experience of both the individual as well as the other members of the class. Students are expected to have read the materials from the text and the required articles for each class as stipulated in the course schedule.Students are then encouraged to read selections from the outside readings that appear to be most applicable to their individual situation/interests. Students are also expected to have prepared the appropriate self-assessments/cases/activities for class before class commences. Further, the professor will make available to the students set of Powering slides on each topic, on the class CD. Students are encouraged to bring hard copi es of the slides (probably best in the three or six slides per page format) with them to class for note-taking purposes.Course Requirements: End of Class Discussion Notes (Group): At the end of each most classes we will break into groups and discuss applications of the concepts covered in that session. The class time is to be augmented with group meetings outside of class. The purpose is to discuss the concepts covered and see how they may be utilized differently in different organizations. At least three pages of Ritter notes should be recorded at each session and submitted to the instructor as indicated in the course syllabus.The quality of these discussions as reflected in the notes is a critical part of the course. Note that these notes will also serve as input into your individual Reflective Notes. Notes on sessions 1-7 will be due at the beginning of our September 3rd class. Notes on sessions 8, 9 and 10 will be due at the beginning of class on September 10th. Notes on session s 11 – 12 will be due on at the beginning of class September 24th. Reflective Notes (Individual): Students will turn in two sets of reflective notes f readings, speakers, and topics covered in classes.These are designed to help you integrate the materials from class into your personal/professional lives to make the topics directly â€Å"relevant† to you. In essence, they are an opportunity for you to tell yourself â€Å"What I learned from these sessions, videos, exercises, readings, etc. That can use in my organization. † As you can imagine, applications will differ from organization to organization. To increase learning you must include in these notes comparisons with applications in at least two other organizations of your classmates†¦ ICC you will learn via the End Of Class Discussion Notes experience. This will be discussed in class. RAN#I on sessions 1-7 is due Wednesday September 3rd, and RAN#2 on sessions 8 – 10 is due September 10th. Paper # 1 (Individual): Each student will read What Got You Here Won't Get You There and then write a comprehensive paper on how you can apply the concepts to your professional development. At a minimum you will address the 21 habits in Section Two, and then apply Section Three. In doing this you will focus on how you can utilize the concepts in developing your leadership attention.References to past work experience are useful. This will be discussed in class. The paper is due on Wednesday, September 17th. Paper #2: Team Project: The class will be divided into groups of approximately 5. Each group will select an organization. The group will then analyze the changing environment of that organization, and study the changes that are taking place inside the organization, with a special focus on the changing demands on the Human Resources function/practices. The output will be a written report and discussion in class on Wednesday, September 24th.While a formal class presentation will not be requ ired, each team should be prepared to present their major/most interesting findings. ) Details of this project will be discussed in class. Paper #3: Individual Integrative Paper: The Group Project will enable the students to observe how other organizations operate, and to discuss differences among their organizations as well as the organization studied. Each student will write this third, related, paper in which comparisons of the target organization for the Group Project and team members organizations are compared to the individual's organization.Students will relate what they have learned, and provide insights into how what they have learned from that paper and how the contents of this course can be utilized to improve operations in their own organizations. Special focus should be on the HRS function/operations. Due Wednesday, September 24th. Details of this project will be discussed in class. Note: For all written reports, critical thinking, creativity, and accuracy are the keys. In addition, the papers should be: 1. Well organized, including an introduction and conclusions. 2.Grammatically correct 3. Typed in Times New Roman #12 font. 4. Single spaced. 5. Two sided printing is preferred to save paper. 6. Good documentation (bibliography, and footnotes as appropriate). But in writing the reflective notes bibliography/footnotes not required for the required readings. 7. Appropriate use Of charts and diagrams. 8. Neat and properly presented. Pages numbered and stapled together. Plagiarism is prohibited and will result in a failing grade. All direct quotes should note the source, and any significant paraphrasing should be noted.If students have any doubts as to what constitutes plagiarism I suggest studying websites on this subject. Some good ones can be found at: http:// sibs. Tama. Du/Eden/plagiarism. HTML. I grade from the assumption that everyone earns a â€Å"B,† satisfactory completion of the work, unless the individual â€Å"distinguishes† her/himself in a positive, or negative, manner. Grades will be determined as follows: In order to earn an A for the course all written work must be graded A and class participation must be graded B+ or better. Course Syllabus In order to prepare for this intensive weekend of work you are encouraged to: Read the course syllabus. You may want to bring a hard copy to the first day of class. There is substantial reading associated with the classes to be covered during the residence weekend. You should try to at least scan the relevant chapters in the text for the classes before the residence. It will be helpful to scan some of the early required readings before the residence to minimize the workload during the residence. In brief, prepare as much as possible for time will be scarce during the residence.The focus should be on gaining a basic understanding of the topics to be covered, and NOT on trying to memorize all of the concepts that will be discussed. This will enhance your learning and reduce the strain on you during the residence weekend. Am looking forward to our time together. David Bess Text: Essentials of Organizational Behavior by Stephen Robbins and Timothy Judge. This text covers the essentials o f what we will be covering in class. A supplemental resource is: Occupational Outlook Handbook [8 January' 2014] This is a HRS resource that may be of interest.It is for your information only and is not required. Http://vim. Bells. Gob/ooh/ Students will also be required to take the DiSC PRIOR TO RESIDENCE WEEKEND. Instructions will be forthcoming electronically. You should bring a printout of the report to class on Saturday morning of residence week. Office Hours: am generally in my office each day from and always the hour before class. You can drop by or call†¦ Or arrange a specific appointment by phone or e-mail. Lima: The syllabus, Powering slides, readings, and other materials are on the Class Lima site.Students should review this resource to prepare for classes. Disability Access Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the KOKI-IA Program for information and services. Seen,'ices are confidential and students are not charged for them. Contact KUAKA at 956-7511 (voice/text), [email  protected] Du, or Student Services Center, Room 13. Course Objectives: To provide students with an advanced knowledge of management and organizational behavior and the role of Human Resources. This includes increasing the knowledge about individuals' personalities, motivations, etc. ND how they are best utilized in an organizational setting with special focus on groups and teams and the role of leadership. Students will also gain an appreciation of how such concepts as organizational design and culture are utilized in undertaking organization change. Special issues such as diversity in the workplace, ethics, and social responsibility will be addressed, as will the overarching topic of the global dimensions of the competitive environment. The focus of the course will be in the application of these concepts as they relate to Human Resources professionals and their special role in organizations.Learning Outcomes: Gain an understanding of the relevance of a glob al society, cultural sensitivity ND knowledge and the utilization of this knowledge by leaders. Gain an appreciation of personality/individual differences and utilization of this knowledge in better understanding ourselves and in leading and motivating others. Gain an understanding of the use of teamwork and how to improve team effectiveness. Gain an understanding of the concepts of power and how they relate to the development and use of leadership skills.Gain an understanding of effective communication concepts to improve both personal and organizational communications. Gain an understanding of leadership concepts and how to use them in various situations. Promote critical thinking using the concepts and skills/knowledge in managing both your professional and personal lives. Gain an understanding of the concepts of conflict and decision making and how they can be utilized in organizational settings. Gain an understanding and use Of the strategic utilization Of human resources manag ement.Course Procedures: The course will utilize a combination of lectures, class presentations and discussions, videos, experiential and non-experiential exercises, all of which dictate both attendance and participation in all class meetings. Some exercises will require pre-class work. Student oral and written reports will add to the learning experience of both the individual as well as the other members of the class. Students are expected to have read the materials from the text and the required articles for each class as stipulated in the course schedule.Students are then encouraged to read selections from the outside readings that appear to be most applicable to their individual situation/interests. Students are also expected to have prepared the appropriate self-assessments/cases/activities for class before class commences. Further, the professor will make available to the students set of Powering slides on each topic, on the class CD. Students are encouraged to bring hard copi es of the slides (probably best in the three or six slides per page format) with them to class for note-taking purposes.Course Requirements: End of Class Discussion Notes (Group): At the end of each most classes we will break into groups and discuss applications of the concepts covered in that session. The class time is to be augmented with group meetings outside of class. The purpose is to discuss the concepts covered and see how they may be utilized differently in different organizations. At least three pages of Ritter notes should be recorded at each session and submitted to the instructor as indicated in the course syllabus.The quality of these discussions as reflected in the notes is a critical part of the course. Note that these notes will also serve as input into your individual Reflective Notes. Notes on sessions 1-7 will be due at the beginning of our September 3rd class. Notes on sessions 8, 9 and 10 will be due at the beginning of class on September 10th. Notes on session s 11 – 12 will be due on at the beginning of class September 24th. Reflective Notes (Individual): Students will turn in two sets of reflective notes f readings, speakers, and topics covered in classes.These are designed to help you integrate the materials from class into your personal/professional lives to make the topics directly â€Å"relevant† to you. In essence, they are an opportunity for you to tell yourself â€Å"What I learned from these sessions, videos, exercises, readings, etc. That can use in my organization. † As you can imagine, applications will differ from organization to organization. To increase learning you must include in these notes comparisons with applications in at least two other organizations of your classmates†¦ ICC you will learn via the End Of Class Discussion Notes experience. This will be discussed in class. RAN#I on sessions 1-7 is due Wednesday September 3rd, and RAN#2 on sessions 8 – 10 is due September 10th. Paper # 1 (Individual): Each student will read What Got You Here Won't Get You There and then write a comprehensive paper on how you can apply the concepts to your professional development. At a minimum you will address the 21 habits in Section Two, and then apply Section Three. In doing this you will focus on how you can utilize the concepts in developing your leadership attention.References to past work experience are useful. This will be discussed in class. The paper is due on Wednesday, September 17th. Paper #2: Team Project: The class will be divided into groups of approximately 5. Each group will select an organization. The group will then analyze the changing environment of that organization, and study the changes that are taking place inside the organization, with a special focus on the changing demands on the Human Resources function/practices. The output will be a written report and discussion in class on Wednesday, September 24th.While a formal class presentation will not be requ ired, each team should be prepared to present their major/most interesting findings. ) Details of this project will be discussed in class. Paper #3: Individual Integrative Paper: The Group Project will enable the students to observe how other organizations operate, and to discuss differences among their organizations as well as the organization studied. Each student will write this third, related, paper in which comparisons of the target organization for the Group Project and team members organizations are compared to the individual's organization.Students will relate what they have learned, and provide insights into how what they have learned from that paper and how the contents of this course can be utilized to improve operations in their own organizations. Special focus should be on the HRS function/operations. Due Wednesday, September 24th. Details of this project will be discussed in class. Note: For all written reports, critical thinking, creativity, and accuracy are the keys. In addition, the papers should be: 1. Well organized, including an introduction and conclusions. 2.Grammatically correct 3. Typed in Times New Roman #12 font. 4. Single spaced. 5. Two sided printing is preferred to save paper. 6. Good documentation (bibliography, and footnotes as appropriate). But in writing the reflective notes bibliography/footnotes not required for the required readings. 7. Appropriate use Of charts and diagrams. 8. Neat and properly presented. Pages numbered and stapled together. Plagiarism is prohibited and will result in a failing grade. All direct quotes should note the source, and any significant paraphrasing should be noted.If students have any doubts as to what constitutes plagiarism I suggest studying websites on this subject. Some good ones can be found at: http:// sibs. Tama. Du/Eden/plagiarism. HTML. I grade from the assumption that everyone earns a â€Å"B,† satisfactory completion of the work, unless the individual â€Å"distinguishes† her/himself in a positive, or negative, manner. Grades will be determined as follows: In order to earn an A for the course all written work must be graded A and class participation must be graded B+ or better. Course Syllabus Finance Course Description A study of the financial forms of business organization, with special attention to the corporation and its advantages and disadvantages; capital stocks and bonds; budgeting; dividend policy; failure and reorganization; financial accounting; and cash Rationale This course Introduces the student to the role of the corporate finance manager In both raising and using funds. It highlights the usefulness of knowing tax, law, accounting, Investment principles, and the mathematics of finance. L. Prerequisites Junior statusII. Required Resource Purchase Disclaimer: The above resource provides information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty university does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found In this resource. Ill. Dilation Materials for Learning A. Computer with basic audited output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C.Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office i s available at a special discount to Liberty university students. ) D. Financial Calculator It is strongly recommended that the student have access to a financial calculator that is capable of TV (time-value of money), NP (net-present value), and AIR (internal rate of return) calculations. The Texas Instrument BAA II Plus series is an excellent solution. IV. Measurable Learning Outcomes upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: A. Interpret and analyze financial statements for the measurement of liquidity, profitability.