Since this class meets only 10 times during the term,
attending class and coming to class on time and prepared is expected. Absences
and tardiness may result in an adjustment to the grade students earn for class
participation.
Reading assigned material prior to class is a must. No
student can participate meaningfully, especially in a course which meets as long
and as infrequently as this one, without preparation and lack of preparation
will show.
Intelligent participation in class discussion is required.
Students who consistently make insightful comments about the material,
demonstrate understanding of course concepts and their applications, give
interesting work related examples, raise interesting discussion points and
generally add to the learning environment will be evaluated highly.
Discussions in class should not always be one directional,
i.e. from teacher to student. A dialog as the normal part of the exchange of
ideas during classroom discussions is encouraged. Contributions to group
activities is crucial. Students will be assigned to a work team for the duration
of the course.
Being able to express course concepts in writing plays a
prominent role in any successful manager’s working life. That is why this
course includes the use of writing skills, particularly the business application
of course concepts. The writing assignment will be graded strictly for grammar,
structure, logical argument and understandable writing. The fatal errors policy
serves as the basic guideline for grading writing assignments. If you are
concerned about your ability to meet these writing standards, please visit the
SIUE Writing Center, Room 1419, Peck Building.
COURSE PROJECT
Each team will prepare a report with respect to the topic of
its choice which relates directly to the materials covered by the course. The
report must be at least 15 pages long and cite at least five references other
than the textbook. The report must integrate course concepts with the topic
chosen in analytical fashion. Topics must be approved by the instructor.
FATAL ERRORS POLICY
A. Business students must practice professional standards in
their writing. The research paper must meet minimal standards. The standards
address spelling, punctuation, format, and usage and grammar.
Fatal errors defined as:
1. Each misspelling;
2. Sentence fragments;
3. Run-on sentences;
4. Serious mistakes in capitalization;
5. Serious mistakes in punctuation that could inhibit
understanding;
6. Errors in tense or subject and verb agreement;
7. Lack of conformity with assignment format;
8. Other serious errors which could inhibit
understanding.
Papers with more than three fatal errors marked on any one
page are unacceptable and will be returned to the student without a grade. Many
fatal errors can be avoided by using facilities of a computer and the SIUE
Writing Center.
