SYLLABUS
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BA 458: Business Policy
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I Professor/Office Location/Hours
Wilson Zehr
(503) 493-6203
wzehr@cu-portland.edu
Office Hours: after class or by appointment
II Course Credit
3 credit hours
Required for Business core
III Course Location and Meeting Times
Spring Semester:
1/9/08 to 5/2/08
Mon/Wed/Fri: 9:30 – 10:20
LH 122
IV Course Description
This
capstone course draws upon each student’s comprehensive studies in
business. Using knowledge acquired from
other business courses, coupled with new strategic management techniques
learned in this class, students will chart future directions for various
organizations.
Prerequisite: Completion of all required School of
Management courses or graduating during 2008.
V Course Objectives
1.
Introduce
students to the concepts of business policy formulation, implementation, and
evaluation.
2.
Provide
students with opportunities to apply strategic management concepts learned in
class through the use of experiential exercises.
3.
Examine cases
and allow students to present results in written/oral form.
4.
Provide
students with various instructional approaches.
VI Required Text and
Instructional Resources
Strategic
Management, Eleventh Edition, David, Fred R., (Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007,
ISBN: 0-13-186949-3).
1.
Selected case
studies and handouts
2.
Selected Web sites,
journals, and newspapers
3.
Discussion questions
at the end of each chapter
4.
Experiential
exercises
Methods of Instruction
All
classes incorporate an active teaching approach with a student-centered
philosophy. Instructional methods will
include lectures, instructor-led discussions, student-led discussions, group
analysis of case studies, out of class reading, out of class writing, library
research, reflective thinking, and in-class problem solving.
VII Grading Policy and Course Assignments
The goal in every class is for the student
to demonstrate mastery of the material that is studied. Students must demonstrate that mastery based
on their class participation/attendance, graded projects/cases, and the results
from exams offered in class.
This class does not impose any quotas on A’s, B’s,
C’s, or any other letter grade. If every
student delivers “A” quality work, and demonstrates “A” level comprehension of
the topics studied, then every student will get an A. Of course, the same goes for the opposite
extreme.
In general, 90% or better is considered an A; 80% or
better is considered a B; 70% or better is considered a C; 60% or better is
considered a D; anything less than 60% is a failing grade. The instructor reserves the right to “curve”
graded assignments based on overall class results and the level of difficulty.
In some circumstances extra credit projects may be
available. Please check with the
Professor if you wish to participate in extra credit assignments.
Tests (2 @ 25% each) 50%
Graded projects/cases 35
Participation/Attendance 15
Total 100%
VIII Homework and Class Activity
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Mon |
Wed |
Fri |
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Week 1 |
Jan 07 - Jan 13 |
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no class |
intro |
case prep |
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Week 2 |
Jan 14 - Jan 20 |
Ch 1 |
lecture |
exercise |
exercise |
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Week 3 |
Jan 21 - Jan 27 |
Ch 2 (MLK) |
no class |
lecture |
exercise |
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Week 4 |
Jan 28 - Feb 03 |
Ch 3 |
lecture |
exercise |
exercise |
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Week 5 |
Feb 04 - Feb 10 |
Ch 4 |
lecture |
exercise |
exercise |
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Week 6 |
Feb 11 - Feb 17 |
Ch 5 (L.E.S.T.) |
lecture |
exercise |
no class |
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Week 7 |
Feb 18 - Feb 24 |
Ch 6 |
lecture |
exercise |
exercise |
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Week 8 |
Feb 25 - Mar 02 |
Mid-Terms |
review |
exam |
results |
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Week 9 |
Mar 03 - Mar 09 |
Ch 7 |
lecture |
exercise |
exercise |
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Week 10 |
Mar 10 - Mar 16 |
group case |
discuss |
prepare |
present |
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Week 11 |
Mar 17 - Mar 23 |
Ch 8 |
lecture |
exercise |
Easter |
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Week 12 |
Mar 24 - Mar 30 |
Spring Break |
no class |
no class |
no class |
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Week 13 |
Mar 31 - Apr 06 |
group case |
discuss |
prepare |
present |
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Week 14 |
Apr 07 - Apr 13 |
group case |
discuss |
prepare |
present |
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Week 15 |
Apr 14 - Apr 20 |
group case |
discuss |
prepare |
present |
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Week 16 |
Apr 21 - Apr 27 |
Ch 9 |
wrap-up |
review |
no class |
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Week 17 |
Apr 28 - May 04 |
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Final |
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11:00 - 12:50 |
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The schedule above is a guideline
only. We will make adjustments based on our
progress during the semester, refined learning objectives, and the availability
of outside experts who can help guide our discussion. The exercises shown above will be announced
in class. If the student is not in class
when they are assigned then the student will need to contact the Professor
(email or phone) or locate a classmate who is willing to share the assignment
with them. It is the student’s
responsibility to make sure that assignments are completed on time.
IX Concordia University Code of Academic Integrity
As part of Concordia’s goal to
prepare students to be professionals for the transformation of society, students
are expected to pursue their studies with integrity and character. As a prerequisite to attend this class students
must agree to the Statement of Academic Integrity below.
“As a member of the
X Other Class Policies
Students should make every
effort to notify the instructor of circumstances that will affect attendance
and completion of required graded assignments and tests. Late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval from the
instructor. All late assignments or
make-up tests must be completed within one week of the original due date and
will receive an automatic deduction of one letter grade.
All written assignments
must be submitted typed, single spaced, in accordance with the APA style guide.
If you participate in extra-curricular activities
that will require absence from class during the term, provide your instructor
with an activity schedule at the beginning of the term, and then send an email
reminder before each class session that
you will miss. Assignments are due
before you leave on your trip and this includes assignments for oral case
presentations. Exercises that were
assigned and due while you were on an athletic
trip can be submitted when you return.
Cell phones may not be used in class (not even for
SMS or IM). Cell phones must be turned
off and stored out of sight during class.
Students may use laptop computers in class, but only for taking notes or
actively participating in class activity.
Beyond this, laptop computers may not be used to browse the Internet,
send email, play games/movies, or otherwise engage in activities that disrupt
the learning process. Any student who
violates this policy will be asked to leave and will receive a 0 for class
participation on that day. This same
policy also applies to iPods, game systems, or any other distracting electronic
device.
Class participation is both expected and encouraged
and is a significant portion of your grade.
You owe it to yourself and your classmates to complete readings before
class and come prepared for any class exercises or discussion.
Plagiarism or cheating of
any kind will result in an “F” grade for the assignment.
Eating is not allowed in
class unless you bring enough for everyone.
Ask permission to bring a
guest to class or to use a tape recorder.