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Introduction to MNGT4800: Strategic Management

Introduction to MNGT4800: Strategic Management. Dr. Shook. I am taking this class because it is a required course. Benefits. I am taking this course because it will change my life!. Agenda. What’s up with this course? Getting acquainted. FORGET what you have heard about this class

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Introduction to MNGT4800: Strategic Management

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  1. Introduction toMNGT4800: Strategic Management Dr. Shook

  2. I am taking this class because it is arequired course.

  3. Benefits

  4. I am taking this course because it will change my life!

  5. Agenda • What’s up with this course? • Getting acquainted

  6. FORGETwhat you have heard about this class • IGNOREwhat is going on in other sections

  7. What’s up with this course? • Benefits • Requirements

  8. Benefits • Sharpened abilities to think strategically • Understanding of frameworks to analyze an organizations’ external and internal environments

  9. Benefits (continued) • Increased capacity to identify strategic issues and alternatives • Experience in formulating and implementing strategic plans • Integrated knowledge

  10. How are we going to get these benefits? • Text Readings and Lectures

  11. How are we going to get these benefits? Case Analyses

  12. How are we going to get these benefits? Simulation

  13. Course Website • www.business.auburn.edu/~shookcl

  14. Highlights from Syllabus • Prerequisites • FINC 3610 • MNGT 3100 • MKT 3310 • Download prereq form, sign and return to lab instructor

  15. Contact Details • 445 Lowder • Monday and Wednesday, 1 – 2 p.m. • 844-6516 • shookcl@auburn.edu

  16. Highlights from Syllabus • Required Texts • Strategic Management: Text and Cases 2nd edition, Dess, Lumpkin and Eisner, 2006. • Registration in Capstone Business Simulation

  17. Highlights from Syllabus • Grade Components • Exams 65% • In class Simulation Exam 5% • Two midterms and one final – 20% each • Simulation Performance 15% • Simulation Shareholders’ Report and Meeting 10% • Quizzes 5% • Case Presentation 5%

  18. Highlights from Syllabus • Simulation Performance and Shareholders’ Report and Meeting are adjusted by peer evaluations • Grades * Multiplier • Multiplier = Individual’s averaged evaluation/ average peer evaluation across group \ • If you fail to complete the peer evaluation by 8 a.m. on 12/7/05, your peer evals will be adjusted downwards 50%.

  19. Highlights from Syllabus • Policy Regarding Unannounced Quizzes and Class Attendance • Quizzes can not be made up • Missed Exams will receive a zero unless: • Absence Approved in ADVANCE - Tiger Cub Excuses only! • Legitimate Emergency • Contact me ASAP • Prior Approval was not possible. • Makeup exams may be essay.

  20. Highlights from Syllabus • Students with Disabilities • See me during office hours (or make an appointment) with Accommodations Memo • If you need an Accommodations Memo, contact Program for Students with Disabilities

  21. Highlights from Syllabus • Course Policies • Failure to correctly complete the scantron, will result in half credit • Final Grades • 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% Scale • I do NOT round! • Professor reserves right to alter schedule • Grades may be contested only within 5 days of posting.

  22. Highlights from Syllabus • Course Policies (cont’d) • Groups may fire member as disciplinary measure. Fired members must complete requirements individually. • Lab Instructors may answer only technical questions. They may not give advice.

  23. Highlights from Syllabus • Course Outline • Key Due Dates

  24. Who is Dr. Shook?

  25. Education • Ph.D. – Strategic Management, LSU -1997 • MBA – Ole Miss • BSBA, Accounting – University of Northern Colorado • CPA – State of Colorado

  26. Who is Dr. Shook? • Previous Teaching Experience • University of Texas, Arlington • ESCEM – Poitiers, France • ESC-Pau, France • Northern Illinois University • Previous Work Experience • 2 Regional CPA firms – Colorado • Federal Reserve Bank

  27. Dr. Shook in January 2006

  28. Who is Dr. Shook? • Personal • Spouse – Linda (29), U of A • Daughters - Meridith (15) & Caroline (13) • Pets – 2 dogs and 1 cat • Hobbies • International Travel • Running • Antiques • French

  29. Who is Dr. Shook? • Pet Peeves • Discourteous Behavior in Class • Cell phones in class • Reading paper in class • Conversations in class • Lack of Personal Responsibility • Your goal this semester should be to avoid being added to my portfolio of SSS.

  30. Who are You? Stand up if you are:

  31. Who are You? • From: • Another country than the USA • Another State • Birmingham • North Alabama • South Alabama

  32. Who are You? • Student Athlete

  33. Who are You? • Greek System

  34. Who are You? • Band

  35. Who are You? • Work

  36. Who are You? • Have no life

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