Management Techniques

Course Details

Course Number: 5103  Section Number: 290

Spring 2012

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: 214

Days & Times:

First meeting Januray 27th 7:30 am to 6:00 p.m.

Second meeting May 4th 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. James Johnston   
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Course Objectives

Course Objectives:  Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Define concepts of organizational behavior for effective management.
• Identify current research in management practice.
• Define principles of performance appraisal, group theory, and conflict resolution.
• Describe effective techniques for influencing employee behavior, job satisfaction and employee attitude.
• Describe principles of time management, staffing and staff scheduling in management and organization theory.
• Assess the value of staff development and continuing education in effective management.
• Discuss managerial challenges to include diversity, temporary workers, organizational culture, reimbursement/coding issues, and interviewing procedures.


Course Expectations

Scholarly Paper - 25%

 

Scholarly paper topics must be related to Radiologic Science Administration / Management.  Topics must be approved by the instructor (first come – first serve).  A list of topics already selected by class members will be posted on the course WebCT. 

 

Examples of management challenges include:

  • Diversity Issues such as Cultural / Gender / Age / Ability Differences,
  • Technology in the Workplace,
  • Ethics Issues such as Sexual Harassment / Regulations / Social Responsibilities and Medical Ethics,
  • Staffing Solutions,
  • Continuing Education Solutions,
  • Orientation Strategies,
  • Motivators / Perks / Morale Boosters in the Workplace,
  • Financial Issues.

 

Other ideas for topics can be gleaned from the textbook or from outside resources.  See chart at syllabus end for due dates.  Students will present their topics (as a Power Point presentation) to the class during discussion time the second class weekend. 

 

The paper should use the standard MSU title page and be written in APA format.  It should be 7-10 pages in length, not counting the cover page, abstract, reference list, and any appendices.  The paper should:

 

  • Be based on the student's approved topic
  • Be drawn from a variety of scholarly and peer-reviewed articles (more than 3 pages in length each) in scholarly journals.  (at least three different sources)
    • Published within the last five years (2004 - 2010)
  • Include appropriate APA in-text citations and reference list
  • Demonstrate graduate level writing skills
  • Be submitted as a Word document email attachment by the due date in the chart at the end of the syllabus.

 

Organizational Assessment - 25%

 

Based on current place of employment discuss the following:

 

 

  • Management Structure
    • Styles of leadership
    • Structure of organization (organizational flow chart)
  • Staffing Issues
  • Rewards system
  • Performance appraisal system (include frequency and sample)
  • Sources of stress for staff
  • Methods used by supervisors (by your supervisor and personally)
  • Barriers to communication
  • Non-verbal cues
  • Globalization
  • Diversity
  • Encouraging positive ethics, character, and integrity
  • Technological innovations
  • Communication system used in organization
  • Four challenges facing organization (your place of employment) (choose 2 as described in your textbook)

 

This assignment should be compiled and emailed electronically. If you have paper copies of some documents you should scan them and include as part of the file. Include copies of organization chart, appraisal system, etc. as applicable. Some of this information may be tied into your literature review paper. See due date on the chart at the end of the syllabus.

 

 

 

 

 

CPT Coding Assignment – 20%

 

The student will be given a list of common procedures. Using the appropriate resources the student will determine the appropriate CPT code and submit the assignment as a Word document for grading. 

 

Presentation - 10%

 

Create a Power Point presentation to present your research paper to the class during the second seminar weekend. The presentation should reflect an overview (not necessary to discuss search or methods, just key findings and conclusions.) for the RADS 5103 scholarly paper. Each presentation will be 10 minutes in length with 5 minutes allotted for question/answer.

 

Electronic Discussion - 10%

 

Each student must introduce one workplace issue (water cooler discussion).  At minimum, each student should log-in to the discussion forum at least once each week.  While each student does not have to make comments on each topic, but each student must make comments on at least 50% of the topics presented for discussion (in addition to his/her own new topic).  Open discussion is encouraged.

 

(To make this discussion format work smoothly, students should become familiar with techniques to follow existing electronic discussion threads and to open new discussion threads using the WebCT Discussion Tool.)

 

 

Class Participation – 10%

 

Each student is expected to prepare and to participate in class discussions and activities on each topic. Students will present a summary of their topic by way of their posters to other students and the faculty during the second weekend.  The quality, relevancy, and consistency of each student's participation will be evaluated by the instructor according to the following factors:

 

  • Verbal and nonverbal participation
  • Awareness of group dynamics and supportive behavior towards others encouraging discussion and clarifying issues
  • Evidence of familiarity with the issues involved in each topic scheduled for discussion
  • Contribution of relevant observations from personal, professional, and/or academic experiences

 

 

 

 

 

2012 Tentative Class Schedule

 

 

 

Faculty:

Due Date:

First Class Participation 

 

January 27

Electronic Discussion

Johnston

Weekly

Paper Topic  (2 weeks)

Johnston

February 10

Organizational Assessment (4 weeks)

Lamberth

February 24

CPT Coding Assignment (7 weeks)

Lamberth

March 19

Scholarly Paper (11 weeks)

Johnston

April 16

Power Point Presentation

 

Bring to second class

Second Class Participation (13 weeks)                                    

 

May 4

 


Grading Standards

Evaluation:

Scholarly Paper                                                       25%

Organizational Assessment                                   25%

CPT Coding Assignment                                       20%

Presentation                                                             10%

Electronic Discussion                                             10%

Class Participation                                                  10%

 

 

Grade Scale:

A         100 - 90

B         89 - 80

C         79 - 70

D         69 - 60

F          59 and below


Final Exam5/4/2012  n/a

Submission Format Policy

Assignments will be submitted electronically as email attachments using the following guidelines:

 

     · IBM compatible format (not MAC)

     · Word 2003 or newer version

     · Times New Roman 12 point font ONLY

     · Standard 1” margins on all sides   

     · Double spaced

     · Standard MSU Cover Page



Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

All assignments must be posted by the deadlines listed on the calendar. Late assignments will be reduced by a letter grade per week and will not be accepted 3 weeks past the deadline.


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

Without exception, students MUST attend and participate in both graduate seminar weekends to receive credit for this course.


Other Policies

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Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.