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Syllabus for MGT 155, Elements of Supervision
FALL 2006
The course requirements, relevant assignments and readings
are outlined in the material that follows on this page.
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Instructor |
Richard Weidmann, FMP, MBA
Associate Professor |
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Office |
Marlboro Hall, Room 3026 |
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Office Hours |
Posted on Website |
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Office Telephone |
301-322-0139
If I am not in my office, please leave a message
(include time, date, and call back number) on the voice mail. I will
return your call as soon as possible. |
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FAX |
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Email |
Frweidmann@aol.com
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Spring Semester Dates |
This course runs from August 28 to December 10, 2006 |
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Textbook |
Supervision: Concepts and Practices of Management
Leonard & Hilgert, 10th Edition
Thomson Publishers
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Course Objectives |
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a
basic understanding of the role and responsibility of supervisors. It is
intended for practicing or newly appointed managers and supervisors as
well as those aspiring to these positions. We will examine the problems
and challenges facing today’s supervisors. Special emphasis is placed on
developing potential solutions including the potential results of each.
This course will cover management theories coupled with a
"hands-on" realistic approach to problem solving.
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Class Format |
The online student should follow a basic format. First,
read the assigned text material. Then, click on Course Document for an
overview of important chapter concepts. Third, review the chapter’s
PowerPoint presentation.
There will be questions assigned after each chapter.
These questions should be answered succinctly but with evidence of
coursework understanding.
Case studies will be assigned with the student taking
the role of the supervisor responsible for making decisions and explaining
the rationale.
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Grading |
6 Case Study HomeWork |
25% |
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3 Online Tests
(each Test-50 multiple choice) |
45% |
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Weekly Online Discussions |
10% |
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Chapter Questions (Short Answers) |
20% |
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100% |
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