"There are five managerial roles; they are to set objectives, organize, motivate and communicate, measure, and develop people."
-Peter Drucker (1909-2005)
The following is a summary of the major aspects of this class.
| Semester: | Spring, 2008 |
| Class: | 11387 |
| Day/Time: | Tue/Thu 11:00am - 12:15pm |
| Location: | JH2206 |
| Lead Student: | Wayne Smith |
| Office Room: | Juniper Hall (JH) 4225 (juniperus communis) |
| Office Hours: | Tue/Thu 10:15pm - 10:45pm (and by appointment) |
| Office Phone: | +1 818.677.4524 |
| Email: | [ wayne.smith@csun.edu ] (put "[CSUN Bus302] - in the Subject Line") |
| Public Web: | http://ocw.smithw.org/2008spring/bus302-11387/ |
| Private LMS: | http://webteach.csun.edu/ (if needed) |
| Required Materials (Bookstore): |
1. Roberts, W., and Gunther, R. (2008) The Gateway Experience (2008 ed.), Thompson Custom Publishing (light orange) |
| 2. Course Pack for BUS 302. Spring, 2008 ed. (olive green) | |
| Required Materials (non-Bookstore): |
3. Supplemental Materials (Theory and Practice) |
| Recommended Materials: | 1. Hacker, D. (2007) "A Writer's Reference" (6th ed.), Bedford/St. Martin's, Boston:MA. |
| 2. Wall Street Journal (daily, printed subscription) | |
| Readings: | Students are expected to complete the assigned readings by the date noted on the course outline. |
| Assignments: | Assignments are expected to be turned in at the beginning of the class session. |
In general, the course will cover the topics and do the activities outlined in the common BUS 302 calendar. However, the days and times for specific topics and activities will vary depending on a range of factors, including how well the class is doing in specific areas. More information will be provided in class.
You will run, but not turn, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test. We will skip the "case preferences" assignment.
