MBA Program

Contemporary Management – MGT511

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 Course Description
This course provides students of all disciplines a broad overview of contemporary organizational
management theory and best practices as they relate to the four primary functions of managers
and leaders, namely: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. We will explore
organizational behavior, planning and types of plans, managing in global context, decision-
making styles and approaches, leadership vs management, organizational design and structure,
characteristics of effective work teams, change management and control systems,
communication process, and the importance of ethics, law, stakeholder management and social
responsibility in today’s fast-paced for-profit and non-profit organizations.
 Course Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the role of management in organizations, functions, and required skills.
2. Describe management’s role in encouraging ethical behavior and social responsibility.
3. Explain the decisions making process, different decision-making styles and how biases can
affect decision-making.
4. Demonstrate the importance of planning, types of plans, and goal setting theories and
methods.
5. Understand six elements of organizational design and structure.
6. Compare and contrast early theories of leadership with contemporary and modern
approaches to leadership.
7. Discuss the controlling process, types of control, and how to improve efficiency of
performance management in an organizational context.
8. Develop analytical skills as well as understanding of management concepts through the
application of an in-depth managerial analysis for a given business organization.

 Required Course Materials

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1. Reference Textbooks: The following main textbook is required for this course.
Management, Global Edition, 15/E, Stephen P. Robbins, Mary Coulter, ISBN:
Textbook 9781292374468, Pearson, 2021.

2. University portal, course coordinator email, announcements, homework assignments, and

lecture notes. Check it frequently for updates. I will also periodically post new articles, links
or research papers pertinent to our class discussions to the University portal.
 Teaching Methods
Lectures & Seminars Projects
Research & reporting Group Work
Presentations Case Study

 Assessment Strategy & Grade Distribution

The assessment has been designed to test the achievement of the course’s learning outcomes
and it requires students to think critically and apply the knowledge gained during the course.
Accordingly, the course is assessed by the following components:
Course Requirement Points
Assessment (1) 10
Assessment (2) – Mid Term Exam 20
Assessment (3) 30
Assessment (4) – Final Exam 40
Total Points 100 points
Important Note:
 Final Exam weight should not exceed 40% of total Assessments.

Below is the detailed guidance for the required assessment items:

1- Assessment (1): 10 Points
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2- Assessment (2): 20 Points

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3- Assessment (3): 30 Points

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4- Assessment (4): 40 Points

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 ESLSCA University Grading Scheme

Letter Grade GPA Percent Description

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 A 4.0 90-100 Superior performance
A- 3.7 85-89 Great performance
B+ 3.3 80-84 Just above good performance
B 3.0 75-79 Good performance
B- 2.7 70-74 Just below good performance
C+ 2.3 65-69 Fair performance
C 2.0 60-64 Acceptable performance
F 0.0 0-59 Failure

 Class Policies
1. Class Participation:
 Class participation is a principal component of all coursework in the program. Course grades
reflect the quality of students’ academic performance as a whole, which normally includes
regular participation in the total class experience and are evaluated accordingly.
 You are expected to be thoroughly prepared at each class meeting (e.g., required readings).
To reinforce this expectation, I will often randomly select a class member to comment on an
issue.

2. Attendance Policy:
ESLSCA University expects students to attend all regularly-scheduled classes for instruction and
examination. When a student is compelled for any reason to be absent from class, the student
should immediately convey the reason for the absence directly with supported documents to
the course coordinator and to academic affairs and finally to be approved by the course
instructor. The student is responsible for all material presented in class and for all
announcements and assignments.
The decision to permit students to make up work that is required in any missed class resides
with the course instructor. Students are required to attend a minimum of 75 % of all course
classes, students who exceed the permitted percentage of absence (25% of all course classes)
will be administratively forced withdrawn (FW) from the course; a grade of F due to FW may be
assigned when students fail to attend a minimum of 75% of the total course classes. Students
who have not attended classes but still appear on the class rosters are considered No Show
students.
3. Classroom Conduct:
 Punctuality:
Lateness is disrespectful and disruptive. Chronic lateness will not be tolerated. Please be
punctual in class and for your group meetings.
 Cellphones and Electronic Devices:
Cellphones are not permitted in class; please turn off your cellphones in class.

4. Academic Integrity Policy:

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a culture of academic excellence and integrity, this
CDF outlines the University's policies regarding academic dishonesty. All students are expected
to uphold the highest standards of academic honesty and adhere to the following principles.
Any violation of the Academic Integrity Policy will be taken seriously and may result in
disciplinary action. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include, but are not limited to, a
failing grade on the assignment or examination, a failing grade for the course, academic
probation, or even expulsion from the University.
A. Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a serious offense and goes against the core principles of learning, research, and
education in general. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, presenting someone else's
work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without proper attribution. You are
required to properly cite and reference all sources used in your academic work, including
written assignments, research papers, projects, and presentations. When in doubt, always
consult your instructors to ensure you are adhering to the appropriate citation guidelines.
B. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
AI (artificial intelligence) resources such as ChatGPT and others can be useful in a number of
ways, but it can also be abused. However, you are required to acknowledge the use of AI in
any work you submit for class. Text directly copied from AI sites must be treated as any
other direct quote and properly cited. Other uses of AI must be clearly described at the end
of your assignment. The following are some guidelines for what not to do when using AI in
your assignments and for plagiarism detection:
I. Do not rely solely on AI tools to complete assignments. It is important to understand the material
and complete assignments on your own, using AI tools as a supplement rather than a replacement
for your own work. If any assignment is done through AI, it will be considered as a violation of
academic integrity.

II. Do not use AI tools to plagiarize*. Using AI to generate or modify content to evade plagiarism
detection is unethical and violates academic integrity.
III. Do not assume that AI responses are always correct. It has been noted that AI can generate fake
results.
C. Collaboration:
Collaboration is encouraged but must be within the guidelines set by the instructor. In group
projects or assignments, students must clearly indicate their contributions and give
appropriate credit to their teammates. Unauthorized collaboration that results in identical
or substantially similar work for individual assessments is not permissible.
D. Cheating on an examination or quiz:
Cheating during examinations or quizzes is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not
limited to, using unauthorized materials, communicating with others, copying from
someone else's work, or using electronic devices for prohibited purposes during the
assessment.
E. Falsification of data:
Falsifying research data, experimental results, or any academic information is a severe
breach of academic integrity. Any form of fabrication, misrepresentation, or manipulation of
data is strictly prohibited.
 Overview of Course Schedule:

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Week Topics Assignments & Readings
Introduction to Management:
- Managers and Management.
1 - How managers are different from non-managerial employees?
- What is the management role?
- What skills do managers need?
Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics:
- What it means to be socially responsible.
2 - Factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior.
- Management’s role in encouraging ethical behavior.
- Current social responsibility and ethics issues.
Managing in a Global Environment:
- Ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric attitudes toward global
business.
3 - The structures and techniques organizations use as they go international.
- Political/legal, economic, and cultural environments to global business.
- Know how to culturally aware.
Foundation of Decision Making:
- Decision making process.
4 - Types of decisions and decision-making.
- Contemporary decision-making issues.
Foundations of Planning:
- Introduction to planning.
5 - What planning strategies do managers use?
- How do managers set goals and develop plans?
- What contemporary planning issues do managers face?
Organizational Structure and Culture:
- Introduction.
6 - Variables affecting structure.
- Different organizational designs.
- Organizational culture and its importance.
Groups and Managing Teamwork:
- What is a group?
- Stages of team development.
7 - Major concepts of group behavior.
- How to turn groups into effective teams?
- Current issues in managing teams.
Being an Effective Leader:
- Early theories of leadership.
8 - Contemporary views of leadership.
- Contemporary issues affecting leadership.
Foundations of Control:
- Why control and why it is important?
9 - What to measure and what to control?
- Control and culture differences.
Managing Communication:
- The nature and function of communication.
10 - Effective interpersonal communication.
- Communication flow in business organizations.
- Contemporary issues in communication.

Important Note:

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- Calendar is subject to change at the professor’s discretion.
- All changes will be discussed in advance of the day affected.

 Example Professor Biography, Photo & relevant Information

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