MGT 495 Administrative Policy: Syllabus Paper

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Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business Syllabus – Fall 2014 MGT 495 Administrative Policy Instructor: Mahendra Joshi, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Management Office Hours: 11:30am-12:30pm Tuesday/Thursday Office: 3061 Office Phone: 616-331-7413 E-mail: joshim@gvsu.edu Course Description MGT 495 Administrative Policy involves integrative study of the managerial decisions; introduces students to an understanding of strategic competitiveness and the way in which business strategy is formulated and implemented; uses a combination of theoretical and experiential approaches to designing business plans for key decisions, implementing these decisions, and monitoring their effects. Value of the Course This…show more content…
To develop your ability to think strategically about an organization, how its businesses compete, and how it can gain a sustainable competitive advantage. 2. To give you experience researching and developing organizational strategy at the corporate, business, and functional levels of the organization. 3. To provide opportunities to apply the ideas, concepts, and proficiencies you acquired in other business courses to projects, case studies, and class discussions. 4. Explore the complexities involved in managing multi-product, and multi-national firms. Textbook and Other Required Materials You will need to purchase the text: Essentials of Strategic Management (Third Edition) by Charles Hill and Gareth Jones Short Cases/Articles: Additional cases/articles will be assigned during the course which you do not have to purchase. Course Management Software The course is supported by Blackboard course management system. Blackboard will be used to provide you with course materials, including course syllabus, handouts, PowerPoint slides, and assignments. Every student has a Blackboard login and password with which you can access this course. Class…show more content…
Fall 2014 Academic Calendar |Registration & Drop/Add |March 11- August 28 | |Payment Deadline |August 15 at 5 pm | |Convocation |August 22 | |Classes Begin |August 25 | |Last day to Add, Register or Pay |August 29 by 5 pm | |100% Tuition Refund Deadline* |August 31** | |Labor Day Recess |August 31- September 2 | |75% Tuition Refund Deadline* |September 19**

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