MGMT 1000 Spring 2012 Full Term

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Hawaii Pacific University

Online Course

MGMT 1000 JO: Introduction to BusinessSpring Term, January 23- May 13, 2012

Faculty:

Larry J. Schuetz, MBA, Ph.D.E-mail: [email protected] use the Blackboard email in the class shell for all

correspondence related to the class unless there is an

emergency.

HPU Online Contact Information:

Distance Education/Online Office: (808) 543-8025Email: [email protected] Client Services at (808) 566-2411 or email:[email protected] for technical assistance with WebCT orHPU WebPages

Course Materials:

Textbook: Nickels, W., McHugh, J., & McHugh, J. (2010 ).Understanding Business, 9th edition. ISBN 978-0-07-351170-2McGraw-Hill Irwin: Boston.

To participate in the online version of this course, you musthave regular access to an Internet-connected computer withInternet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed. Download

Internet Explorer from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/

All textbook information (pricing, ISBN #, e-books) for this course can be found on the

HPU Bookstore website: hpu.edu/bookstore.

If you have any questions regarding textbooks, please contact the HPU Bookstore at:

Phone: 808-544-9347 Or email : [email protected]

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“It is not recommended that students use outside vendors for textbook

purchases…..outside vendors have been consistently late.” (Dr. Schuetz)

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to the managerial process andthe functioning of business. It integrates findings of thebehavioral sciences with classical, quantitative systems, andother approaches to business. New this term students willfind a complete listing of all textbook homeworkassignments in the syllabus addendum.

It has been said that if you give a man a fish you can feedhim for a day – teach a man to fish and you will feed him fora lifetime. The authors of this course’s textbook would takeit one step further in suggesting: “Teach a person to start afish farm and you will feed a community for a lifetime.”(Nickels, McHugh & McHugh)

This course allows the learner to appreciate the world of business as it touches all facets of our daily lives, in many

ways, in many places, on a global scale. The concepts of management, business administration, and the creation of entrepreneurship are the vehicles by which learners will gainan understanding of how the world of business works, andhow it impacts our communities here in the 21st century.

Course Prerequisites: WRI 1100 or an equivalent

Themes Application:

Communication skills – Students develop the ability in thesecourses to explain, understand and criticize information andopinion. Included are the mastery of written and verbaldiscourse, an appreciation of group dynamics, anunderstanding of the mass media, and the impact of the

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latest electronic information technology in relation tobusiness management in the US and on a global scale.

Global Systems – Students’ understanding of that which

holds the global business community together is developedthrough the study of the interaction of politics, economic,management, science, and culture across national bordersas well as across the confines of traditional fields of study.

World Cultures – Students’ understanding of cultural valuesand lifestyles of people throughout the world and its impacton global business issues and trends is fostered; both as ameans of interpreting diverse approaches to life and forunderstanding the student’s own customs and choices.

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Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment:

Students will accomplish the learning outcomes through aprocess of problem solving, applied learning, and use of critical thinking. Assessment of learning outcomes will beaccomplished through objective exams, written assignments,discussion forums, and a course research project. At the end

of this course students will be able to:

1) Understand the basic concepts associated with thecontemporary business environment including basicconcepts relating to the U.S. economic system, thehistory of business in the U.S., and business in a globalcontext. This will be evaluated through exams, writtenassignments, and weekly discussion forums.

2) Define the various forms of business and recognize theimpact of entrepreneurship and small business on theU.S. economy. This will be evaluated through exams,written assignments and weekly discussion forums.

3) Understand the basic function of management,organizational structure, and the role of technology inproduction processes. This will be evaluated through

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exams, written assignments, and weekly discussionforums

4) Demonstrate a beginning knowledge of motivationaltheories and principles, the functions of human

resource management, and key labor/managementissues. This will be evaluated through exams, andweekly discussion forums, and written assignments.

5) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentaltechniques relating to the development of marketingstrategies, specifically: product, price, place, andpromotion. This will be evaluated through exams,written assignments and weekly discussion forums.

6) Gain an introductory understanding of how informationsystems, communication technology and

accounting/financial analysis contribute as evaluationand control devices to the overall managementprocess. This will be evaluated through exams, writtenassignments, weekly discussion forums, and a courseresearch project.

7) Understand the basic concepts relating to money andbanking, the role of financial institutions, the impact of sound securities and investment management, and theoptions associated with risk management. This will be

evaluated through exams, and written assignments.8) In addition to the coursework objectives stated, the

students’ ability to effectively communicate and work inan online environment will be enhanced asdemonstrated through ongoing weekly discussionforums, and weekly student assessments.

9) To demonstrate applied learning and use of criticalthinking skills students will be evaluated by assessmentof a course research project.

Methods of Course Instruction:

The class will be organized around online asynchronousdiscussion, weekly written assignments, exams, and acourse research project which utilize problem-based learningtheory, applied learning, and critical thinking. Students are

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given problems and questions, they consult their textbook,research other written sources, other students, and theinstructor to analyze and solve the problems. Then, asindividuals and/or small groups, they will communicate their

solutions and answers to questions in written form.Course Schedule:

MGMT 1000Spring 2012

Holidays

Week

WeekStartDate

Topics Ch.

Assignments

Pts. DueDate

1 January

23

Introductio

n to Course& TextPrologue“GettingReady forPrime

Time”

Post

Introduction SayHello to allfellowstudents ReadSyllabus

Select andPost inForum:

TermPaper

Topic

Read TextPages P-1to P-26

0 1/29

NoHomework forWeek# 1

2 Jan 30 Managingwithin theDynamicBusinessEnvironme

1,2and 3

Read TextPages 2-87.

Discussion50 2/1

Initial

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nt: TakingRisks andMaking

Profits

HowEconomicsAffectsBusiness:

TheCreation

andDistribution of WealthandCompetingin GlobalMarkets

Forum(Seeassignment list)

WrittenAssignment # 1Ch 1 page

25Critical

ThinkingQuestions# 1,2,3,4

50

post2/5finalpost

2/5for

written

homework

3 Feb 6th EthicalBehaviorand aFocus onSmallBusinessincludingForms of BusinessOwnershipandEntrepreneurs

4,5and 6

Read

Pages 88-178Discussionforum(seeAssignment List)

WrittenAssignment #2Ch 4 page109Critical

Thinking# 1, 2

50

50

2/8initialpost2/12finalpost

2/12writte

nhomeworkdue

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Ch 5 page140 # 1,# 2

4 Feb

13th

Exam

Week# 1Exam # 1coverschapters 1through 5inclusive.

EXAM #1

No writtenhomeworkor gradeddiscussionforumpostingsduringExamWeek # 1.

100 Exam

# 1Due2/19

5 Feb 20 ManagementOrganizationalStructuresandProduction

7,8and 9

ReadPages176-253Discussionforum(seeassignment list)

WrittenAssignment # 3 Ch7 page197 #1,2,3,4

50

50

2/22initialpost2/26finalpost2/26

written

homeworkdue

6 Feb Motivation 10, Read 2/29

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27th andHumanRelationsManageme

nt

11and12

Pages254-343

Discussion

forum(seeassignment list)

WrittenAssignment #4Ch 11page 313#

1,2,3,4,5

50

50

initialpost3/4final

post3/4writtenhomeworkdue

7 March5th

ExamWeekExam # 2coverschapters 6through 12inclusive.

Exam # 2 100 Exam# 2due3/11

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8 March

12th

MarketingProduct

Development

13,14,

Readpages

344-399

Discussionforum(seeassignment list)

WrittenAssignme

nt #5

Ch 13page 370# 3Ch 14page 397# 1

50

50

3/14

initialpost3/18finalpost3/18writtenhome

work

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9

March19th

Distribution andPromotion

15and16

ReadPages403-450

DiscussionForum(seeassignment list)

WrittenAssignme

nt # 6

Ch 15page 425# 3Ch 16page450 # 3

50

50

3/21initialpost3/25

finalpost3/25writtenhomework

10 March26th

AccountingandFinancialManagement

Ch17,18

ReadPages454-509

Discussionforum(see

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InitialPost3/28FinalPost4/1

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assignment list)

Written

Assignment #7Ch 17page 480# 1, 2 and3

50 Homework 4/1

11 April 2 Securities

Markets

19 Read

Pages510-544


WrittenAssignment #8Ch 19page 540CT # 1,2,3

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50

4/4

InitialPost

finalpost4/8writtenhome

workdue4/8

12 April 9th FinancialInstitutionsand theFED

20 ReadPages544-567

Discussionforum(seeassignment list)

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50

Initialpost4/11finalpost4/15Homewor

k

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WrittenAssignment # 9

Ch 20,page 567CT # 1, #3

4/15

13 April16th

The LegalEnvironment of Business

ChA

ReadPages A1-A-21


WrittenAssignment # 10CH A page

A21 CT #1 and # 2

50

50

Initialpost4/18final

post4/22Homewor

k4/22

14 April 23 TermProjectWork Week

Nohomeworkthis week,studentswork ontermproject.

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April 30

May 7th

DeadWeek

FinalsWeek

Nohomework.

Exam # 3 Term

100200

FinalDue5/13

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ProjectDue May15th

Total Points 1500

Assignments and Grading Criteria:

Points Definitions

Critical Thinking Weekly Written Assignments

Ten Weeks at 50 points maximum per week = 500 points

Objective Exams (3) at 100 points each = 300 points

Business Research Term Paper (1) at 200 points

Participation and Postings 10 weeks at 50 points = 500 points Total Maximum Available Regular Points =1500

Points into Grade Conversion Chart

1350-1500 = A1200-1349 = B

1050-1199 = C

900- 1049 = DBelow 900 = F

The course is built on a “Learning Module” format. Eachweek of the course will correspond to a learning module thatwill contain all the elements of course materials andassignments that students will need to complete for eachweek.

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Spend some time to get comfortable with your student viewcontrol buttons and features of blackboard/webct. Now, hereis some very important information on how I will be gradingyour participation in the class.

Discussion Forums: Practicing Management DecisionsQuestions: Students are to answer assigned discussionquestions either provided by the Faculty member orassigned from the textbook. These discussion questions willbe posted in weekly discussion forums on your blackboardweb site. Ten graded weeks of discussion forum activitiesthis term are worth 500 total points.

Grading Criteria for Discussion Questions

Class participation through discussion is an integral part of this online course, although it istypically less formal than other work submitted throughout the course. Participation is defined asactive engagement in a discussion or other online activity.

To provide a structure for balanced participation and allow you to maximize the benefit of thediscussion boards, it is recommended that you follow these guidelines:

1) Post your responses to discussion questions in the first three days of the school week(Monday through Wednesday).

2) Post two or more thoughtful and topic-relevant comments to responses made byclassmates during the last four days of the school week (Thursday through Sunday).

3) Respond to any questions that your instructor or peers have regarding your original postby the end of the school week.

Grading Criteria for Each Discussion Activity

100% equals 50 points for MGMT 1000 PER WEEK 80% equals 40 points for MGMT 1000 60% equals 30 points for MGMT 1000 50% equals 25 points for MGMT 1000 Below 50 % equals zero points for MGMT 1000

Meets requirements of the activity in a timely manner 25%

Adds insightful or new ideas, comments, or questions relevant to the

activity and/or to other students’ posts

25%

Appropriately references readings, material in course sessions and other postings

25%

Writes clearly, concisely, and grammatically 25% TOTAL 100%

Grading Rubric for Discussion Questions

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Score Poor Basic Proficient Excellent

Meetsrequirements of the activity in atimely manner

(25%)

• Some, or all, requiredpostings missing

• Most at the last minutewithout allowing for response time

• All required postings

• Most at the last minutewithout allowing for response time

• All required postings

• Some not in time for others to read andrespond

• All required posting

• Early in discussion

Adds insightful or new ideas,

comments, or questions relevant

to the activityand/or to other students’ posts

(25%)

• Superficial andundeveloped analysis

• No insight or thoughtfulness

• Off topic

• Never addressesinstructor’s commentsto original posts

• Scattered and poorlydeveloped analysis

• Few, if any new ideasor connections

• Rephrases or summarizes other postings

• Sometimes addressesinstructor’s commentsto original posts

• Generally competent

• Analysis is somewhatinsightful andthoughtful

• Some new ideas or connections, but lackdepth and/or detail

• Most of the timeaddresses instructor’scomments to originalposts

• Rich in content,thoughtful andinsightful problemanalysis

• Detailed new ideaswith connections mto previous sessionsand/or real lifesituations

• Always addressesinstructor’s commento original posts

Appropriately

referencesreadings, materialin course

sessions andother postings

(25%)

• No connections aremade

• Very few if anyconnections

• Mostly anecdotalexamples with noreferences to readings

• Some connections toprevious and currentsessions

• References tomaterials provided byinstructor

• Connections toprevious and currensessions

• References tomaterials, other thanthose provided byinstructor

Writes clearly,concisely, andgrammatically

(25%)

• Obvious grammaticalor stylistic errors,making understandingimpossible

• Serious grammaticalerrors interfering withcontent

• Several grammaticalor stylistic errors

• Few grammatical ostylistic errors

Weekly Written Assignments: Students will reviewspecifically assigned exercises from the textbook andrespond to the questions that are included with eachexercise. These written assignments will be posted in theweekly Learning Module assignment drop boxes for grading.

Weekly Written Critical Thinking Assignments are

worth a maximum of 500 points. 10 Weeks at 50 points per week maximum. Weekly written assignments will be assessed in thefollowing manner.

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25 points maximum for CONTEXT.

Context (Layout, spelling, cover page, table of

contents, word processed properly, attached to emailproperly, submitted properly) 25 points maximum for CONTENT

Content. Depth of the writing, answering thequestions in a complete manner, adding personalopinion) Again, weekly assignments are due each SUNDAY NLT

9PM Hawaii Standard Time. Exams: All three exams for this course will be open-book.Exams are found in the “assessments” section of your classshell. Material for the exams is extracted from the coursetextbook. Each exam is worth a maximum of 100points. Instructions will be given shortly through anannouncement about the procedure for taking theexams through your web site.

Course Project: Students will create a course project wortha maximum of 200 points that contains a term paper andsummary PowerPoint presentation:

• The Course Project description and drop box will befound in the Learning Module section. The project willconsist of a fifteen page research paper on a companyor organization of interest to the student and a fiveslide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes theresearch paper

Assignment format and submission specifics for theproject will include:

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• Research paper, fifteen pages in length, APA orMLA format. Use of at least ten references not toinclude the course textbook.

• PowerPoint slides of at least five, but not to

exceed ten slides that summarize the content of the research paper.• The research paper and the presentation must be submitted for grading

during the final week of the course. The presentation must be posted tothe course project assignment drop box as an attachment. The research

paper must be submitted to the assignment folder drop box also as an

attachment.

Faculty and Student Expectations for the Course:

Students are expected to participate on a regular basis (seeattendance/participation policy); in addition, they are to letthe faculty member know of any extenuating circumstancesthat arise that would affect their attendance andparticipation in the course. Also, students are expected toexhibit a collegial and congenial tone while interacting onlinewith faculty and other class members.

The faculty member is expected to provide feedback andgrading of assignments in a timely manner. In general,

Emails will be returned within a 24-hour period. Anyexceptions will be noted to students. Faculty is alsoexpected to be available online to answer questions relatedto course content and schedule. Finally, the faculty isexpected to facilitate the course in a manner consistent withcompetent online educational standards of practice.

Online Course Policies:

Attendance and Discussion Participation: Students will beconsidered in attendance when they post to the weeklydiscussion forum, submit a homework written assignment orcomplete an online exam. Students who fail to meet thisminimum requirement will be considered absent from class.Excessive absenteeism will negatively impact course grade

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and/or enrollment in the course as described by StudentHandbook policy.

The faculty member has the discretion to determine the

appropriateness and relevance of student responses andoverall attendance/participation grade. The faculty memberwill use the attached rubric for grading purposes.

Make up work may be allowed at the discretion of the facultymember. In general, no extra credit work is available for thiscourse.

Academic Honesty Policies:

Online Programs In addition to the on-campus student conduct policy,students enrolled in online program are expected todemonstrate the same tolerance, respect, andunderstanding that would prevail in any campus situation. Allonline users are expected to support the same respect forindividuals, commitment to issue and problem resolution,and open communication and feedback as in the face-to-face

environment.

Specifically, online students are expected to:

• Accept responsibility and accountability for all useactions and content posted to any online classroom,public meeting or personal inbox (email).

• Maintain the same ethical standards expected in acollaborative, academic environment.

• Demonstrate respect for all faculty, students, and staff

regardless of age, race, gender, religion, national origin,veteran’s status, disability, or sexual orientation.

In the online environment, the following will not be tolerated:

• Harmful, threatening, libelous, or abusive content

• Profanity of any kind

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• Copyright infringement or violation of patent,trademark, proprietary information, or confidentialityagreements Plagiarism (refer to the HPU ACADEMICHONESTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES included at the

bottom of the page)• Misrepresentation of identity through alteration of inbox

(email) names

• Posting unsolicited advertisements to public meetingsor private inboxes (no spamming)

• Transferring computer viruses, intentionally orunintentionally, or other code that disrupts or interfereswith other users' use of the online environment orpersonal computers, systems, or networks.

Users who are in violation of the terms listed above aresubject to the following sanctions:

• Student may be placed on disciplinary probation.

• Student may be suspended from a class in which thestudent disrupted the learning environment.

• The student's user account, by which the student mayaccess the virtual classroom, may be terminated

• The student may be terminated from the HPU OnlineCampus.

• In the case of academic dishonesty in the form of plagiarism, the student will receive, at minimum, an "F"or zero points for the assignment that was plagiarized,including essays, examinations, term papers, projects,theses, messages posted to discussion boards, emailmessages, and chat sessions

HPU ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The University’s policies and procedures regarding AcademicHonesty are published for your review and information.Please read them carefully. Hawai’i Pacific Universitysupports and protects the academic freedom of both thefaculty and the students. The examination of partisan views,no matter how controversial, within the purview of a course

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of instruction, is the very life-blood of freedom of thoughtand inquiry in an educational institution within a free society.

Like all other rights and privileges in a free society,

academic freedom is constrained by other freedoms andrights of individuals within the society. Academic freedomnecessitates the recognition of significant contraryviewpoints and requires a degree of respect for the rights of others to hold such contrary viewpoints. Academic freedomrequires differentiation between personal views and opinionsand proven facts of broadly held conclusions within adiscipline. It is neither possible nor desirable to attempt toenumerate the limits of academic freedom. In general,academic freedom is abused when important individual

rights of others within the community are denied under theguise of academic freedom.

All members of the University will be expected to exercisetheir rights to academic freedom responsibility. (HPU Policiesand Procedures)

General Statement: The policy of Hawai’i Pacific Universityis clear regarding academic dishonesty. Any student, who

cheats on an academic exercise, lends assistance to others,or who hands in, as a completed assignment, work that isnot his or her own will be penalized. The ultimate penalty isexpulsion from the University. The term “academic exercise”includes all forms of work submitted for points, grades, orcredit.

Academic Dishonesty: The definition of academic dishonestyincludes:

Cheating

• The intentional use of or attempted use of unauthorizedassistance, materials, information, and/or study aids inany academic exercise.

• The act of collaborating and working together on anyacademic exercise (without the approval of the

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instructor) which is similar in appearance, content, andform so as to create doubt as to whether the work wastruly the product of individualized effort.

• Examples of cheating include but are not limited to:

giving or receiving unauthorized assistance duringexaminations; submitting assignments that appear tobe similar in appearance, content, and form to anassignment submitted by another person.

Plagiarism

• The deliberate use or reproduction of ideas, words, orstatements of another as one’s own without properacknowledgement or citation.

• Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:using verbatim or paraphrased text without propercitation; submitting, without permission, the samewritten or oral material in more than one course;obtaining research or lab data from another individualor source but presenting it as one’s own; paraphrasingso as to mislead the reader regarding the source.

Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

• Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help

another to commit an act or acts of academicdishonesty as defined in this policy.

Fabrication

• The intentional and unauthorized falsifying or inventingof any information or citation in an academic exerciseor University document.

• Examples of fabrication include but are not limited to:falsifying data or signatures on an official University

document (e.g., registration form, college record, ortranscript); misrepresenting a fact in order to obtain acourse exemption, waiver, or withdrawal.

Procedures for Dishonesty Cases

• Suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be dealtwith by the instructor or instructors concerned with oneor more of the penalties listed.

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• In each such instance, the instructor shall send a reportof the incident (Academic Dishonesty Report Form) andthe penalty imposed to the Vice President for AcademicAdministration through the appropriate college/school

Dean.

Penalties: Instructors may elect to assess one of thefollowing penalties:

• Require the student to redo the academic exercise ordo a new academic exercise.

• Give the student an “F” for the academic exercise andpermit it to be redone.

• Give the student an “F” for the course.

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Remand the case to the appropriate dean fordisposition. That dean may impose one of the foregoingpenalties or remand the case to the Vice President forAcademic Administration. If the case is remanded tothe Vice President for Academic Administration fordisposition, that official may impose one of theforegoing penalties or remand the case to theAcademic Affairs Conduct Review Board. The AcademicAffairs Conduct Review Board can recommend any of the appropriate academic sanctions listed on pages 48-

49 of the HPU Student Handbook. The Vice President forAcademic Administration must approve the board’srecommendations for them to be actuated.

Rights and Privileges

• Instructors may request that the Vice President for

Academic Administration dispose of the case or refer itto the Academic Affairs Conduct Review Board.

• The Vice President for Academic Administration maytake the case for his or her own disposition, or refer itto the Academic Affairs Conduct Review Board.

• The Academic Affairs Conduct Review Board proceduresare described on page 49 of the Hawai’i Pacific

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University Student Handbook (December 2002)[Excerpts from pp. 35-37 of the HPU Student Handbook2002-2003].

References for Academic Policies Link:

http://hpu.edu/index.cfm?contentID=574&siteID=1

Technology and Online Requirements:

Please contact the instructor or see below for additionaldetails. The following information is specific for the computertechnology necessary to participate in this online course:

Soundcard is required. There is NO scheduled chat required for this course.Special Software: Microsoft office programs to include Word,PowerPoint, and Excel. Also, regular access to an Internet-network with Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator(version 4.x or higher) installed. Download Internet Explorerfrom http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/; downloadNetscape fromhttp://home.netscape.com/download/index.html

Necessary internet skillsBasic software and hardware requirements

Hawaii Pacific University

MGMT 1000, Introduction to Business Syllabus AddendumComplete List of Textbook Homework Assignments

Discussion Forum Assignments: Remember to post your answers on or before

Wednesday, then two substantial follow-ups before the end of the week on Sunday.

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http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=dlearning1918







Written Assignments: Due each Sunday night, 9pm Hawaiian Time. Use proper format

and APA style.

Week One: (Non-Graded) Post Introduction, Post Chosen Company for Research Paper

Week Two:(1) (Graded) Discussion Forum Assignment #1 worth 50 points.

Below please find the discussion questions for the week. Make sure to review the

Grading Criteria for Discussion Questions shown in your syllabus.You have four questions to research and answer this week as shown below.

Chapter Two: How Economics Affects Business, page 54, Critical Thinking Questions

#1 and # 2

Chapter Three: Competing in Global Markets, page 84-85 Critical Thinking Questions#3 and # 4

(2) (Graded) Written Assignment #1 worth 50 points.

Chapter One: How Economics Affects Business, Page 25 Critical Thinking Questions #1, 2, 3, 4.

Week Three:(1)(Graded) Week Discussion Forum Assignment # 2

Week Three Discussion Forum will focus on Entrepreneurship and

Starting a Small Business. Discussion question assignments for the

week, posted again by Wednesday include:

Chapter Six, page 176 # 2 AND # 3.

Post the results of the "taking it to the net" exercise # 1 on page 177 regarding

your entrepreneurial ability (remember it's only an indicator).

(2) (Graded) Written Assignment # 2 Chapter Four, page 109, Critical

Thinking # 1 and # 2

Chapter Five, page 140 Critical

Thinking # 1 and # 2

Week Four:

No written or posting homework due during Exam Week # 1. Exam # 1 covers

chapters 1-5 inclusive.

Context questions related to the exam may be discussed in this non-graded forum.

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Week Five:(1)(Graded) Discussion Forum # 3 will focus on Chapter 8 Organizations,

where you have two questions for posting from page 225 (critical

thinking)...questions number 3 and number 5.

This week's discussion will also focus on Chapter 9 , Production where you have two

questions for posting from page 252, question # 1 and # 2....taking it to the net with

Hersey!(2) (Graded) Written Assignment # 3. Chapter Seven, page 197, # 1, 2,

3 and 4.

Week Six:(1)(Graded) This week's (graded # 4) on-line discussion questions for

posting are:

Chapter 10: Motivation, page 280 Developing Workplace Skills # l, 2 and 4

Chapter 12: Management Issues, page 341 Developing Workplace Skills # 3

(2) (Graded) Written Assignment # 4 Chapter Eleven, Page 313, # 1, 2,

3, 4 and 5.

Week Seven: (Not-Graded) No graded written or discussion forum homework during

Exam # 2 week.....post any context related questions if you would like. Exam # 2 coverschapters 6-12 inclusive.

Week Eight:

(1)(Graded) Discussion Forum graded # 5.

This week we will focus on Marketing and Product Development.

Discussion Forum Posting assignments, reminder to post initially by Wednesday.

Three things to post this week:

Ch 13 page 369 # Developing Workplace Skills # 3Taking it to the Net with Nike, and

Ch 14 page 397 Critical Thinking # 1.(2)(Graded) Written Assignment # 5.

Chapter 13 Page 370, # 3 and Chapter 14 Page 397, # 1

Week Nine:(1)(Graded) Graded Discussion Forum # 6

Promotion and Advertising

Ch 15 page 426 # 1 Developing Workplace Skills

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Ch 16 page 450 # 1, 2 Critical Thinking

(2) (Graded) Graded Written Assignment # 6

Chapter 15 page 425, # 3

Chapter 16, page 450 # 3

Week Ten:(1)(Graded) Graded Discussion Forum # 7, worth as usual 50 points.

We study financial management this week!

Discussion Forum Assignment: Ch 18 Page 509 # 3 and #4. Franchises and Banks!

Other sources of information for this assignment could include:http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/

Or, from the private sector itself:

http://www.bankofamerica.com/small_business/business_financing/

Remember..it is fine to use google to do research outside of your text materials.(2)(Graded) Graded Written Assignment # 7, worth as usual 50 points.

Chapter 17, page 480, # 1, 2 and 3.

Week Eleven:(1)(Graded) Graded Discussion Forum Assignment # 8

Page 540 # 1 Developing Workplace Skills. Don’t forget to post onWednesdays!

( Go to the Web sites of Charles Schwab, E trade and Ameritrade (www.schwab.com, E

Trade www.etrade.com, and Ameritrade www.ameritrade.com).

Investigate each of the brokerage companies and compare what they offer to investors interms of research, advice, and how their fee structures work. Evaluate each of the

brokers according to services they offer and decide which service you consider most

appropriate to your own investment objectives. Defend your choice to the class.(2) (Graded) Graded Written Assignment # 8.

Chapter 19, Page 540, Critical Thinking # 1, 2 and 3

Week Twelve: (1)(Graded) Graded Discussion Forum # 9 Questions:

Chapter 20, # 2 and # 4 (critical thinking) on page 567.

(2)(Graded) Graded Written Assignment # 9

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http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/


http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/




Chapter 20, # 1 and # 3 (Critical Thinking) on page 567

Week Thirteen:(1)(Graded) Graded Discussion Forum Assignment # 10

This week we examine working within the legal environment of

business. Read Chapter A.

Discussion Forum Posting Assignment, Page, A-21

"Taking it to the net"

Imagine that you and several of your musician friends decide to start a band that your want to call Indented Phishing. You want to protect the band name and the new songs

you've written so that other groups can't use them. Go to the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office's Web site (www.uspto.gov) to find out how to get the protection you seek.

(2)(Graded) Graded Written Assignment # 10

Chapter A, page A-21, Critical Thinking # 1 and # 2

Week Fourteen: Term Project Work Week

Week Fifteen: Dead Week

Week Sixteen: Finals Week, Take Exam # 3 , Term Project Due.

MGMT 1000 Spring 2012 Full Term

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