Wednesday, September 10, 2008

WEDNESDAY 9/10

IC101
TODAY:

-You presented your Show & Tell items.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start introduction presentations on Friday.

IC212
TODAY:

-We finished the Drucker Chapter 1 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapter 1 discussion & Chapter 2 reading through page 54 (see study guide).

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to identify and explain the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on and how each contributed to the revolution.
-Be able to identify and explain what the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases are and why.
-Be able to explain why "isolation is corporate death."
-Be able to explain what knowledge-based management is.
-Explain the concepts of boundarylessness, knowledge workers, and the management of knowledge workers.
-What is meant by: "in the 21st century businesses exist in a Lego world."
-What are the 3 consequences of the silent revolution for managers?
-How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of a customer focus?
-What are the 4 questions companies need to answer when trying to connect with their customer?
-Explain the concept of: "there is never only one consumer."

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

TUESDAY 9/9

SR201
TODAY:
-I explained the semester assignments (Group Presentation, Into The Wild Blog, Industry Professional Interview).

HOMEWORK:
-Read 9/11 article.
-Read textbook Chapters 8 &9.
-Set up your blog and e-mail me your url.
-Give thought to who you want to interview.
-Give thought to who you want to work with for the group presentation.

SR368
TODAY:
-I explained the semester project & the group presentation.
-We began our discussion of Chapter 1 focussing on the need for quality facility management and the key leadership qualities.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #1.
-Be ready to discuss the second half of Chapter 1.

STUDY GUIDE:
-Key leadership qualities that cause people to follow?
-Leadership qualities?
-Functional Leadership Model
-Managerial Grid Model
-Be able to explain the following legislation (Title VII, Title IX, ADA)
-Steps for developing a policies & procedures manual
-What benefits can sponsoring an event/facility do for the sponsor?
-What benefits can a sponsor do for the event/facility?

MN321
A little old, but here is an article discussing diversity at McDonald's(Chapter 2).
TODAY:
-I explained the semester group project. Give thought to who you want to work with. Groups will be picked at the beginning of lass next Tuesday. No more than 5 per group.
-We, or should I say "I," discussed Chapter 1. I expect conversation will pick up after the quiz on Thursday. Remember, we can openly discuss the chapter information or you can constantly be tested through pop quizzes and papers.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #1.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2.
-Give thought to who you want to work with for the semester group project.

STUDY GUIDE:
-What is OB & why study it?
-What are the 4 OB movements and be able to explain each.
-What is the Hawthorne Effect?
-Difference between Theory X & Theory Y?
-85/15 Rule?
-Management skills that apply to good OB?
-Attributes of good 21st century managers?
-General moral principles for managers?
-What are some key components of McDonalds diversity programs?
-Define discrimination & affirmative action.
-Identify 2 barriers/challenges to managing diversity.


Monday, September 8, 2008

MONDAY 9/8

IC101
TODAY:
-I explained your 2 part Civic Engagement Project. Civic Engagement is defined as: "Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern." A detailed assignment outline will be given to you soon.
1) Group: 10 hours Civic Engagement Project done as a group. Give some thought to what we can do as a group. Talk to Dan.
2) Individual: Attend 3 FPU sponsored events. One sporting event. One club/organization sponsored event. One other event of your choice.
-Dan & I gave our introduction presentations.
-We started show & tell.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring show & tell items back. We will start class on Wednesday with this activity.
-Be ready to start introduction presentations. Email it to me and bring on a flashdrive.
-Start working on your Goals & Expectations essay.

IC212
TODAY:
-We started by going over the semester paper/presentation.
-We discussed "successful" companies, and the common characteristics that all have.
-We began discussing Drucker Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Look over Drucker Chapter 1. We will finish on Wednesday.
-Give thought to a research topic.

Friday, September 5, 2008

FRIDAY 9/5

ALL CLASSES:
Have a great weekend!

IC101
TODAY:
Today I learned all of your nicknames. Nice job on completing this assignment. Now you need to come in on Monday with a nickname for Dan and myself.
-I spent some time re-covering the syllabus, and going into further detail about what I will expect from your Introduction presentations starting next week, as well as your Goals & Expectations essay due in a couple weeks.
-We finished class by discussing your biggest Fear/Worry about starting college. Nice job with that discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Show & Tell item(s) on Monday!
-Start working on your introduction presentations.

IC212
TODAY:
-I revisited important syllabus information, and explained the 2 big semester projects: the semester paper & group presentation.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapter 1.
-Give thought to the following:
1) Research paper topic.
2) Who do you wan tto work with for the group presentations (Groups will be about 3 students).

Thursday, September 4, 2008

THURSDAY 9/4

It was good to meet some of you for the first time, and it was good to see those of you who I have had before in class again.

SR201
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Give thought to how sports helped America during 9/11.

SR368:
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.

MN321
TODAY:
Today was an introduction day. I met you; you met me. We discussed the course and what to expect this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Read through the syllabus and come to class on Tuesday with any questions.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 1.