MONDAY 2/11

ALL CLASSES: Swoosh! Inside Nike is a documentary about the Nike empire that premieres Tuesday night at 10:00pm on CNBC. Check it out.

SR201
TODAY: We discussed the first half of Chapter 4. We started class by using an exercise to look at the amount of leisure and non-leisure hours you have in an average weekday and what the main activities are in each of those categories. After the exercise we took a look at statistics showing the top sedentary activities of Americans, sex as a leisure activity, the recreation patterns of college students, and the satisfaction of leisure.

HOMEWORK: Be ready to discuss the second half of Chapter 4.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: You turned in your Research Topic Proposals. I will have them back to you no later than next Wednesday. We then discussed Drucker Chapters 13 & 14. We used the following questions as a basis of discussion:
-What is a knowledge worker & what purpose do they serve business?
-How should you manage knowledge workers to get the most production?
-Who is an executive?
-What are executive realities?
-Why is contribution important?
-What are the 4 basic requirements to effective human relations?

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 15 & 16.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: You turned in your Research Topic Proposals. I will have them back to you no later than next Wednesday. We then discussed Drucker Chapters 13 & 14. We used the following questions as a basis of discussion:
-What is a knowledge worker & what purpose do they serve business?
-How should you manage knowledge workers to get the most production?
-Who is an executive?
-What are executive realities?

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 15 & 16.

SR368
TODAY: We did a small group exercise based on, "Brainstorming," the main topic of Chapter 3. The exercise, called the Lost at Sea Exercise, had you categorize 15 survival items by importance. Congratulations to Jenna, Jen, Jameson & Ryan for winning the game.

HOMEWORK: Group work:
-Group 1: Brainstorming (Why is it important & what are the rules?)
-Group 2: Needs Assessment (What is it & what are the components?)
-Group 3: Surveys (Why use them & what is the process of implementation?)
-Group 4: Planning Process (What are the steps?)

FRIDAY 2/8

SR201
TODAY: We took Quiz #2 based on chapters 2 & 3 in the textbook as well as the author's notes and chapter 1 from Into The Wild. After the quiz, we broke into smaller groupd and completed Exercise 3.1 and then discussed it as a class. Finally, we discussed the first reading assignment from Into The Wild. We focused on, Chris' motivation for this journey and how this will be a reoccurring question through out the book.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss the first half of Chapter4.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #2 based on Drucker chapters 6, 7, 8, & 9. After the quiz, we discussed Drucker chapters 10 & 11. We focused on the need for market research and the importance of focusing on satisfying your customers needs.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Drucker chapters 13 & 14. Your research topic proposal is due on Monday.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #2 based on Drucker chapters 6, 7, 8, & 9. After the quiz, we discussed Drucker chapters 10 & 11. We focused on the need for market research and the importance of focusing on satisfying your customers needs.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Drucker chapters 13 & 14. Your research topic proposal is due on Monday.

SR368
TODAY: We took Quiz #2 based on Chapter 2. After the quiz we broke into smaller groups and examined an application exercise based on Chapter 2. We took a look at a position announcement for a Director of Grounds job. It was your job to fill in the job qualifications.

HOMEWORK: Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3.

WEDNESDAY 2/6

SR201
TODAY: We started class by dividing up into 5 groups for the group presentation. Your job now is to decide what country your group would like to present about. It will be on a first come, first serve basis. So, let me know ASAP what country your group wants. We then discussed Chapter 3. The 3 main topics we discussed were:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century?

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #2 (Into The Wild & Textbook Chapters 2, 3)
-Read & be ready to discuss Into The Wild: Author's Notes & Chapter 1

STUDY GUIDE:
1) Into The Wild: Author's Notes & Chapter 1
2) Textbook Chapter 2
-Define "Leisure Class" "Leisure Ethic" "Limitless Materialism" (notes/textbook)
-Factors causing a decline in free time in the future (4 from notes)
-Factors causing an increase in free time in the future (4 from notes)
3) Textbook Chapter 3
-Factors that influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century (we discussed 15 in the notes; be prepared to identify a couple of them)
-Factors that will influence the recreation movement in the 21st century (3 from notes)
-What was Judaism's major leisure "innovation?" (textbook)
-What is an "ambiguous free timer?" (textbook)

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We started class by dividing up into 5 groups for the group presentation assignment. I will randomly assign each group chapters from The World is Flat. I will let you know within the next week what chapters each group will be covering. We then discussed Chapters 8 & 9 from Drucker. Chapter 8 focused on management/business structure. The Stonecutter's Story was used as a basis of this discussion. Give some thought to that story and what it means...you may see it again in the not too distant future. Chapter 9's discussion focused on picking people as an executive decision. The main points that you should take away from Chapter 9 are:
-The 4 basic principles of making people decisions.
-The 5 decision steps when making people decisions.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #2 (Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 10 & 11.
-Research Topic Proposal is due on Monday.

STUDY GUIDE:
1) Chapters 6 & 7
-4 business principles (they tell us what not to do, not what to do)
-The difference between Theory X & Theory Y
-Know this: One does not "manage" people; the task is to lead people.
-The implication of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for management
2) Chapters 8 & 9
-The Stonecutter's Story
-The 4 basic principles of making people decisions
-The Peter Principle
-The 5 decision steps when making people decisions
3) Chapters 10 & 11
-I'll let you off the hook. Nothing from these chapters will be on the quiz. But you better read them & be ready to discuss them. OR ELSE!!!

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We discussed Chapters 6 & 7 and 8 & 9 from Drucker. Chapters 6 & 7 focused on the 4 business principles that tell us what not to do, the difference between Theory X & Theory Y, and the implication of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for management. Chapter 8 focused on management/business structure. The Stonecutter's Story was used as a basis of this discussion. Give some thought to that story and what it means...you may see it again in the not too distant future. Chapter 9's discussion focused on picking people as an executive decision. The main points that you should take away from Chapter 9 are:
-The 4 basic principles of making people decisions.
-The 5 decision steps when making people decisions.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #2 (Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 10 & 11.
-Think of who you want to work with on the group presentation assignment. We will divide up groups on Friday.
-Research Topic Proposal is due on Monday.

STUDY GUIDE:
1) Chapters 6 & 7
-4 business principles (they tell us what not to do, not what to do)
-The difference between Theory X & Theory Y
-Know this: One does not "manage" people; the task is to lead people.
-The implication of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs for management
2) Chapters 8 & 9
-The Stonecutter's Story
-The 4 basic principles of making people decisions
-The Peter Principle
-The 5 decision steps when making people decisions
3) Chapters 10 & 11
-I'll let you off the hook. Nothing from these chapters will be on the quiz. But you better read them & be ready to discuss them. OR ELSE!!!

SR368
TODAY: We started class by dividing up into groups for the group presentation assignment. I will assign each group chapters form the textbook. This will be done within the next week. Our class discussion centered around the second half of Chapter 2. We discussed:
-Hiring process components
-In-service training
-Employee rewards system (intrinsic vs extrinsic)
-Termination by employee & organization
-Procedure for employee reporting inappropriate behavior

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Quiz #2 (Chapter 2)

STUDY GUIDE:
All answers can be found from class & WebCT notes.
-2 classifications of employees?
-4 special types of employees?
-3 categories of employees?
-What is the first step in the hiring process?
-What 3 things should a job description contain?
-What are the 4 elements of in-service training?
-Examples of extrinsic & intrinsic employee motivation?
-What is the first step in organizational procedure for employees reporting sexual harassment?

MONDAY 2/4

ALL CLASSES: Check out this interesting article.

SR201

TODAY: After the grogginess/sadness/frustration/anger from the game subsided we had a good discussion based on Chapter 2 in the textbook. We discussed how as a society we went from having a lot of lesire time in the 1800's to having a reduction of free time in the 1900's. We defined "Leisure Class" as a large proportion of retired adults & "Leisure Ethic" as a decline of work ethic. We finished class discussing the future trends in free time.

Factors causing a decline in free time:

1) Limitless Materialism

2) Increase of women in the workforce

3) Increase in demand for service jobs

4) An increasingly complex society

Factors causing an increase in free time:

1) Technology in the workforce

2) Technology in our everyday lives

3) Baby Boom Generation (more retired people & medical advancements causing people to live longer)

4) Education Levels (birth rates declining & waiting longer to start families)

HOMEWORK:

-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 3 (textbook)

-Who do you want to work with for the group presentation assignment?

-Into The Wild reading (Author's Note & Chapter 1) for Friday

IC212 (10:00)

TODAY: I will attribute the sluggish discussion we had today to Super Bowl hangover. I expect we will be back on track on Wednesday. We discussed Chapters 6 & 7 in Drucker. The main points we hit on were:

-Four business principles:

1) Organization has to be transparent.

2) One person in an organization should have only one master.

3) Authority must be commensurate with responsibility.

4) An organization should be as flat as possible.

-Classification of employees:

1) Theory X: Assumes employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work when possible. Employees show little ambition without incentives.

2) Theory Y: Assumes employees are ambitious, self-motivated, and are anxious to accept greater responsibility.

-One does not "manage" people. The task is to lead people. A manager is a leader.-Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as it applies to managment:

5) Physiological Needs: Provide lunch breaks, rest breaks, & sufficient wages.

4) Safety Needs: Provide a safe working environment, retirement benefits, & job security.

3) Social Needs: Create a sense of community via team-based projects & social events.

2) Esteem Needs: Recognize achievements to make employees feel appreciated & valued.

1) Self-Actualization: Provide employees a challenge & the opportunity to reach their full career potential.

HOMEWORK:

-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 8 & 9.

-Be ready to divide intogroups for the group presentation assignment.

-Research Topic Proposal due next Monday.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #1 from last week that was postponed due to weather. After the quiz we discussed Chapter 5 in Drucker. We had a group discussion based on the following questions:
-What are positive & negative impacts business can do to/for society?
-What does 21st century consumers expect from business?

HOMEWORK:
-Be read to discuss Chapters 6 & 7 and 8 & 9. We will discuss 6 & 7 during the first part of class and 8 & 9 during the second half of class.
-On Friday we will divide into groups for the group presentation assignment in April. Think about who you want to work with.
-The Research Topic Proposal is due next Monday.

SR368
TODAY: We took Quiz 1 from last week that was postponed due to weather. After the quiz we discussed the first half of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on:
-Main components of Human Resource Management
-2 classifications of employees (Professional & Hourly)
-4 special types of employees (Part-time, Seasonal, Volunteers, Independent Contractors)
-3 types of employees (Engaged, Not-engaged, Actively Disengaged)

HOMEWORK:
-Independent work for group wok on Wednesday:
Group 1: Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
Group 2: Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale and what are examples of intrinsic & extrinsic rewards?
Group 3: What are the procedures for terminations by employee & procedures for termination by organization?
Group 4: What should be the procedure for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
-We will divide groups for the group presentation assignment in April (3 Groups of 4 & 2 Groups of 3)

FRIDAY 2/1

ALL CLASSES: Check out this article about the various revenue streams from the Super Bowl.

SR201
TODAY: We took Quiz #1 based on Chapter 1 in the textbook. I will have that graded and returned to you on Monday. We also individually completed & discussed as a class Exercise 1.1 based on Neulinger's Paradigm.

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2 in the textbook.
-Take note of 2-3 commercials from the Super Bowl that you thought were effective from a consumer's perspective.
-Begin reading Into The Wild.
-I want to divide up groups (5 groups of 5-6 members) next Wednesday for the group presentation assignment in April. Give thought to who you would like to work with.

IC212 (10:00)
TODAY: We took Quiz #1 based on Drucker Chapters 1-5. I will have it graded and returned to you on Monday. We then discussed Drucker Chapter 5 and had a group discussion based on these 3 questions:
1) What are some positive & negative impacts business can do to/for society?
2) What does 21st century customers expect from business?
3) What are examples of social change/problems past & present that led to business opportunity?

HOMEWORK:
-Read & be ready to discuss Drucker Chapters 6 & 7.
-Take note of 2-3 Super Bowl commercials that you, as a consumer, thought were effective.
-Give thought to a research topic.
-Next Wednesday we will divide up groups (5 groups of 5-6 members) for the group presentation assignment. Give thought to who you want to work with.

IC212 (2:00)
TODAY: Class canceled due to weather.

HOMEWORK:
-We will take Quiz #1 on Monday.
-We will discuss Chapter 5 after the quiz.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapters 6 & 7. We will begin to discuss these chapters and hopefully finish the discussion no later than the beginning of class next Wednesday.
-Give thought to a research topic.
-Next Wednesday we will divide up groups (5 groups of 5-6 members) for the group presentation assignment. Give thought to who you want to work with.

SR368
TODAY: Class canceled due to weather.

HOMEWORK:
-We will take Quiz #1 on Monday.
-Read & be ready to discuss Chapter 2.
-Take note of 2-3 Super Bowl commercials that you, as a consumer, thought were effective.
-We will divide up groups (3-4 members) on Wednesday for the group presentation assignment. Give thought to who you would like to work with.