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Course
Coordinator
Pre-requisites
Nil
No. of AUs
2015/2016
Mr. Ching Kwock Wing
Semester
Lecturer
Tutors
DM
Richard L. Daft & Dorothy Marcic, Understanding Management, CENGAGE Learning, 9 ed.,
2015
RC
Rajaram K. & Ching K. W., Experimental and Active Learning in Management Studies
nd
Handbook, McGraw Hill, 2 ed., 2015
Marks
Individual/Group
10
Individual
30
Group*
60
Individual
Total
*Students are required to work in groups of three
100
Assessment Plan
Learning Goals
Knowledge
acquisition
Critical
Thinking &
Problem
Solving
Collaborative
Learning
Course Learning
Objective
Assessment Method
To acquire knowledge of
key principles of
management and be able
to apply this knowledge
critically to the analysis of a
complex case study
Final Exam
To be able to discuss /
debate with others the key
management principles
covered in the lectures and
the prescribed textbook,
showing ability to apply
knowledge to case study
materials used in the
tutorials
Assessment
Rubrics
Examination Marking
Guide (*)
Instructors assessment of
participation and engagement
during tutorials
Students are required to
participate and contribute
consistently in the collaborative
learning activities
Tutorial Participation
Assessment Rubric
Refer to the Tutorial
Participation
Assessment Rubric
furnished in pp. 6
Integration of
the theoretical
principles
Communication
and
presentation of
the literature
analysis
Below expectation
Meets Expectation
Above Expectation
- Demonstrates a good
understanding of the
readings using the
students own words
- Demonstrates
excellent insights into
the readings using the
students own words
- Clear explanation of
the main points from all
the readings that relate
to the topic (i.e. not
simply a summary of the
readings).
-Excellent explanation of
the main points from all
the readings that relate
to the topic (i.e.
evidence of insights
gained from the
readings).
- No integration of the
readings.
- No demonstration of
effective synthesis or
paraphrasing of the key
points chosen from the
articles.
- The readings are
simply summarised one
after the other.
- Some integration of
key points from the
readings.
- Some evidence that
the key points from the
readings are compared,
contrast, and combined.
- This is demonstrated
from the effective
synthesis and
paraphrasing, through
the structure of the
analysis, whereby
discussions relate to the
key points and not to the
individual readings.
- Excellent integration of
key points from the
readings.
- Poorly organized.
- Unfocused writing, with
inappropriate or
inconsistent
paragraphing.
- Well organized.
- Clear and concise
writing, with good
paragraph structure.
- Contains grammatical
or spelling errors that are
quite distracting to read.
- Minimal grammatical or
spelling errors.
- General inadequacy of
referencing. Failure to
use Harvard Referencing
System.
Quality of
Information and
Discussion
Below expectation
Meets Expectation
Above Expectation
- Weak introduction
that repeats texts from
readings.
- Adequate introduction
that guides the reader.
- Exceptional
introduction that grabs
interest of the reader.
- Adequately identifies
purpose of report and
issues that will be
addressed.
- Clearly identifies
purpose of report, and
issues that will be
addressed.
- Lack of thorough
research.
- Limited information
on the issues.
- Adequately researched.
- Exceptionally wellresearched.
- Issues are well
discussed, providing
specific and relevant
references or
examples.
- Fails to consider
other perspectives or
alternative views, or
does so superficially
showing weak
analyses and
syntheses of materials.
- Adequately considers
alternative views with
adequate analyses and
syntheses but lacks
strong development or
connection to own
position.
- Addresses and/or
integrates alternative
or others perspectives
and materials from a
variety of sources
showing excellent
analyses and
syntheses of materials.
- Weak, ungrounded
conclusion that lacks
proper summary of the
discussion or missing
conclusion.
- Concludes with
adequately summarized
findings and discussions.
- Poorly organized,
unfocused, distracting
errors, inappropriate or
inconsistent
paragraphing
- Organized, clear,
adequate paragraphing,
may contain some errors
but not distracting.
- Failure to use
Harvard Referencing
System.
(60% of overall
grade)
Communication
and presentation
(20% of overall
grade)
Below expectation
Meets Expectation
Above Expectation
Attendance at
Tutorials
Misses 2 or more
tutorials without valid
excuses or
is late to 3 or more
tutorials.
Shows no sign of
preparation for the
tutorials.
Absence of
engagement in
discussions and
collaborative
learning:
Evidence of engagement in
discussions and
collaborative learning:
Communicates effectively
and quotes references and
sources in support of his/her
arguments. Comments on
strengths and weaknesses of
issues at hand.
(40% of overall
grade)
State of
Preparedness
(20% of overall
grade)
Actual
Participation
during
tutorials
(40% of overall
grade)
Shows little or no
engagement with
other students or the
tutor.
Little or no interest in
the tutorial content or
activities.
Little or no
participation in
collaborative learning
with other fellow
students.
Course Instructors
Instructor
Course Co-ordinator:
Mr. Ching Kwock Wing
Lecturer:
Mr. Ching Kwock Wing
Tutors:
Office Location
Phone
Part-Time / By Appt.
Email
kwching@ntu.edu.sg
Part-Time / By Appt.
kwching@ntu.edu.sg
Part-Time / By Appt.
kwching@ntu.edu.sg
Part-Time / By Appt.
ylchua@ntu.edu.sg
Lecture Schedule
Lecture & Topic
Learning Objectives
Teaching
Week *
Part I:
Week 1
Lecture 1
Jan 12
Week 2
Lecture 2
Jan 19
Week 3
Lecture 3
Jan 26
Week 4
Lecture 4
Feb 2
DM1
RC1
2. Managing in the
Global
Environment
Part III:
Tutorial
Introduction
1. Management and
Managers
Part II:
Textbk
Ch.
Handbk
Ch.
DM2
DM3
RC4
A1
DM4
RC5
B1
4. Planning Process
& Management of
Strategy
Planning fundamentals
Levels of strategic planning
Strategies
Vision, mission & strategic
objectives
DM5
RC7,8
A2
5. Decision Making
DM6
RC2
B2
DM15
RC 10
A3
Week 5
Lecture 5
Feb 9
Literature
Analysis
Due
Week 7
Lecture 7
Feb 23
7. Organizing
Process,
Organisational
Structure &
Human Resource
Management
Recess Week:
Part V:
Week 8
Lecture 8
Mar 8
8. Understanding
Individual
Differences
10. Motivation
Week 10
Lecture 10
Mar 22
12. Revision
Week 13
Apr 12
DM7
RC9
DM8
DM9
RC12
B3
Literature
Analysis
Due
Week 9
Lecture 9
Mar 15
Week 12
Lecture 12
Apr 5
No Lecture or Tutorial
9. Leadership
Week 11
Lecture 11
Mar 29
Characteristics of individuals
that a manager needs to
manage [e.g. personality,
values, attitudes, etc.]
DM10
A4
DM11
RC11
B4
DM12
A5
DM13
Group
Project
Report
due
B5
Group
Project
Report
due
DM14
A6
NO LECTURE BUT
TUTORIALS WILL CONTINUE
B6
* Note: The teaching weeks are numbered as given on NTUs website for the
Academic Year 2015-2016 SEMESTER 2:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicCalendar/Page
s/AY2014-15.aspx