MGT 4153
Management Seminar
Course Schedule
Thursday, August 19
Topic: Introductions and Overview
Preparation: None
In Class: Introductions, Course Overview
Tuesday, August 24
Topic: Decision Making
Preparation: None
In Class: “Carter Racing” Case (distributed in class)
Thursday, August 26
Topic: Decision Making
Preparation: None
In Class: “Carter Racing” Debrief
Tuesday, August 31
Topic: Ethics
Preparation: None
In Class: Trolley Problem / Ethical Foundations
Journal: Decision Making entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, September 2
Topic: Ethics
Preparation: “Stop teaching ethics” article
In Class: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
Tuesday, September 7
Topic: Stress
Preparation: "Burnout" Podcast / "Kerstin Berger" Case (from course pack)
In Class: Case Discussion
Why did Tina Orton leave L-Bank? What happened?
Where does responsibility for Tina Orton's departure fall? Why?
You’re Kerstin Berger, are you concerned that Tina Orton’s fate also awaits you? Why or why not?
Journal: Ethics entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, September 9
Topic: Job Satisfaction
Preparation: "Snacks” article
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Tuesday, September 14
Topic: Communication
Preparation: None
In Class: Case Discussion & Role Play
Journal: Stress / Satisfaction entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, September 16
Topic: Communication
Preparation: None
In Class: Keep Talking and No One Explodes
Tuesday, September 21
Topic: Power, Politics, & Conflict
Preparation: "Thomas Green" Case (in coursepack)
Assessment: Case Analysis (write-up due before class through Canvas)
Describe the power dynamics between Thomas Green, Frank Davis, and Shannon McDonald.
What are the likely sources of conflict between Thomas Green and Frank Davis?
What are the possible underlying (and potentially hidden) agendas for Frank Davis and Shannon McDonald?
Put yourself in Thomas Green’s shoes; how are you going to resolve your conflict with Frank Davis? NOTE: choose one of the conflict resolution approaches to employ, explain why you chose this approach, and be specific about what actions you will as part of this attempt to solve the conflict.
In Class: Case Discussion
Journal: Communication entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, September 23
Topic: Power & Influence
Preparation: Change Management Simulation (from coursepack)
In Class: Simulation debrief / Discussion
Tuesday, September 28
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: None
In Class: Negotiation role-play simulations / Debriefs
Journal: Politics / Influence entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, September 30
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: None
In Class: Negotiation role-play simulations / Debriefs
Tuesday, October 5
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: New Recruit Negotiation Plan
In Class: Negotiation role-play simulation / Debriefs
Thursday, October 7
No Class - Fall Break
Tuesday, October 12
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: STAR Negotiation Plan
In Class: Negotiation role-play simulation
Thursday, October 14
Topic: Negotiation
Preparation: None
In Class: STAR Debrief / General Negotiation Q&A
Tuesday, October 19
Topic: Performance Management
Preparation: "Vitality Health" Case (from coursepack)
In Class: Case Discussion
What do companies need a performance management system to do?
What was wrong with the old performance management system at Vitality Health?
You're James Hoffman, what do you tell the Board?
Is the new system better than the old system?
Should the new system be revised? If so, what should be done?
Journal: Negotiation entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, October 21
Topic: Motivation
Preparation: None
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Tuesday, October 26
Topic: Teams
Preparation: None
In Class: Activity / Discussion
Journal: Motivation entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, October 28
Topic: Leading Teams
Preparation: "Army Crew" Case (in coursepack)
Assessment: Case Analysis (write-up due before class through Canvas)
Describe the interdependence type(s) for the Army Crew boats.
What team states are apparent for the Army Crew boats?
What is happening? Why does the Varsity team lose to the JV team?
You're Coach P. What are you going to do on Tuesday: switch members, switch boats, or intervene? Why ?
In Class: Case Discussion
Tuesday, November 2
Topic: Leadership
In Class: No Class Meeting - complete Everest Simulation
Journal: Teams entry due (via Canvas) before class
Thursday, November 4
Topic: Leadership
In Class: No Class Meeting - complete Everest Simulation
Tuesday, November 9
Topic: Leadership
Preparation: complete Everest Simulation
In Class: Simulation debrief & discussion
Thursday, November 11
Topic: Justice
Preparation: “Bradley Marquez” Case (from coursepack)
You are Andrew Lauder:
Analyze the first layoff. Was it just (i.e., fair)? Why or why not?
Another layoff doesn’t seem avoidable. What, if anything, will you do differently? Be specific with recommendations that can address any issues identified in your analysis of the first layoff.
In Class: Case Discussion
Journal: Leadership entry due (via Canvas) before class
Tuesday, November 16
Topic: Organizational Structure
Preparation: Read Primer
In Class: Structure Overview
Thursday, November 18
Topic: Organizational Structure
Preparation: Structure Simulation
In Class: Debrief Simulation
Tuesday, November 23
Topic: Organizational Culture
Preparation: "Culture Right for You" Article / Hot Chicken Takeover Case (from coursepack)
In Class: Case Discussion
Thursday, November 25
No Class Meeting - Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, November 30
Topic: Wrapping Up
Journal: Culture / Structure entry due (via Canvas) April 21