Department of Management Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Gadjah Mada Syllabus

MAN -MANAGEMENT
Credit Hours: 3 Facilitator: Office: Lecture Meeting: Consultation Time: Ely Susanto, PhD Master in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) Jl. Prof. Dr. Sardjito, Sekip, YOgyakarta Susanto76@gmail.com Wednesday, 13:30-16.00 by appointment

Course Description This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, concept, theory, technique, and organizational processes related to the field of management. Within this course, the basic understanding of what management is will be emphasized, as well its function, the level of management and its necessary skills. As managers will not immune to the environmental factors in making managerial decisions, the course is also designed to provide students with understanding of internal and external environment forces and their impacts to the organization. It is widely and strongly believed that having comprehended knowledge and utilizes the right technique and practice in management in making decision and action will improve the effectiveness of the organization. In contrary, managers and organization which are ignoring to the right technique and practice tend to experience competitive disadvantages which at the end nullify the ability to successfully compete in the market. In many cases in many different industry, there are noticeable and contrast differences between successful companies and unsuccessful ones, in which the managers in the former group able to make a better decision and utilize resources in more effective and efficient manner. In order to deal the above phenomena righteously, students in this course is required to prepare rigorously the study material which at the end will be their basis in making managerial decisions. As foundation course, it is very beneficial for students to master this course, considering the more advance course assumed that the management course as the basic prerequisite. The Objective of the Course After the completion of the course, students are expected to be able to: 1. Identify and describe basic concept, theory and technique in the field of management. 2. Explain and discuss the essential managerial task and the evolution of management thought. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply managerial task in regard to the fulfillment of the assignment of the course. 4. Differentiate and compare the theories in managing organization. 5. Define organizational culture and explain how managers both create and are influenced by organizational culture. 1

Department of Management Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Gadjah Mada 6. 7. 8. Present arguments (i.e. relevant factors, goals, and values) to defend managerial decision taken in regard to the activities of organization. Recommend the managerial decision by considering diversity and heterogeneity the member of the group Develop sensitivity and ability to scan the environmental forces that impacting the organization life.

Course Material Main Reference: Jones, G. R., and J.M. George. 2009. Contemporary Management. 6th Edition. New York: McGraw Hill. Other Material: 1. Paper articles and other source of information 2. Actual case illustration and analysis Student Responsibilities: 1. Students are expected to come to the class with proper preparation by reading all material required in every session 2. Contribute to the creation of academic climate by actively participate in the discussion lead by facilitator. 3. Listen the lecture, summarize and make notes of important items that student are interested to be discussed for their own benefits. 4. Do all course assignments. 5. Do the mid-term and final exam in the scheduled week. Student has no right to ask mid-term and final exam in other occasion. Absenteeism Students are expected to attend all the scheduled meetings on time. Late attendance is considered contravening academic process and climate. Absenteeism policy follows the regulation stipulated by academic office. Allowance to skip the class of no more than 20% is designed to accommodate unexpected events beyond the control of students. It is not a right that students should take or exercise. Learning Method This method of learning is a particular type of learning methods under the student-centered learning paradigm (SCL). In this approach, students are active learners to find and construct their own knowledge. The lecturer serves as a facilitator to help students achieve learning objectives and develop managerial skills (i.e. motivational skills, leadership skills, communication skills). The class time will be devoted to discuss any concepts, theories, materials and issues that students can not fully comprehend by their own reading on the topic. To encourage them to participate in the discussion, students will be picked up randomly to answer questions and be scored on the basis of their answer and readiness. Grading 2

Department of Management Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Gadjah Mada A students grade is based on total score of all grading components. The composition of grade components is as follow: Mid-term exam Final exam Class Participation Group Paper Assignment Quiz 25% 25% 15% 20% 15%

Academic Honesty The academic life prospers due to its adherence to honesty and integrity. Plagiarism, cheating and other types of academic misconduct are not tolerated in the FEB-UGM. The faculty together with students assumes responsibility to assure that learning integrity works and absorb by the member. The assignment and exam the students submitted must be the work of every student unless otherwise stated by facilitator that student must collaborate with other student. Course Schedule
Session 1 2 3 4 5 6 Topic Syllabus explanation, Manager and Managing The Evolution of Management Thought - Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager as Person - Ethics and Social Responsibility - Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment - Managing in Global Environment Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship - The Manager as a Planner and Strategist - On Progress Paper Report - Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage - On Progress Paper Report Managing Organizational Structure and Culture Organizational Control and Change Reference Ch.1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 6 Ch. 7 Ch. 8 Paper Ch. 9 Paper Ch.10 Ch.11 Technique of Learning Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Observation, Presentation, Discussion Discussion Observation, Presentation, Discussion Discussion Discussion Method of Measurement Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Interim Paper Report Record of Participation Interim Paper Report Record of Participation Record of Participation

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10 11 12 13 Human Resource Management; Motivation and Performance Leadership; Effective Groups and Teams Promoting Effective Communication - Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation - On Progress Paper Report - Using Advance Information Technology to Increase Performance - On Progress Paper Report Ch.12 Ch.13 Ch.14 Ch.15 Ch.16 Ch.17 Paper presentation Ch.18 Paper presentation Discussion Discussion Discussion Discussion Observation, Presentation, Discussion Discussion Observation, Presentation, Discussion Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Record of Participation Interim Paper Report Record of Participation Interim Paper Report

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