Organization
MGN521
Introduction
Loïse Jeannin
This course covers …
The basic knowledge for being a good manager and a great leader
You are engaging in a transformational journey:
- Reflect on yourself: PPDP
- Engage in management situation, through role playing & discussions
- Learn useful vocabulary to communicate clearly your thoughts
- Discover and share real-life examples
Present yourself on paper and to the class
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Name/ Nickname
Nationality (if your want)
Profession, company?
Have you ever studied management? If yes, where and when?
• What are your expectations for this class?
Ideally, what do you want to learn…?
• Do you have any fear
(related to this course)?
Present your neighbor
• Name……..and more
• What he/she would do if not in this class today? Objectives of the course?
• Use appropriately concepts and tools to take manager’s decisions
• Develop your own leadership style
• Acquire soft skills (tremendously important) • Analyze and discuss strategic alternatives on specific management issues
• Give your opinion on ethical dilemmas and social responsibility
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Teaching method?
Class will be organized as the following:
• Lecture
• Discussions or debates
• Group activities (presentation)
• Field trip and guest speaker
Course’s slides will be available on the elearning website the day before the course.
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Textbooks
• Kinicki A., Williams B. K., Management: A practical introduction, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill
International Edition.
• Robbins S. P., Judge T. A., Organizational
Behavior, 15th Ed., Pearson Edition
• Robbins S. P., Coulter M., Management,
11th Ed., Pearson Global Edition
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On what will you be evaluated?
• Management knowledge, analysis, and critical thinking
• Self-reflection process
Assignments
Midterm exam, with essay questions
Group Presentations
SYLLABUS and OUTLINE on elearning
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How is your final grade