Professional Skills
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18 June 2pm -- 4pm
*Introduction to Course (Dunn/Tyran)
The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., A Personal Preface
- A Greatness That Cannot Be Taught
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What do you hope the Western MBA Program will 'do' for you?
19 June 10am -- noon
*Meaning of Work (Dunn)
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The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Part B: Chapter 6
- Terkel, Studs. 'Working'. (Chapter titles: Donna Murray, Carl Murray Bates, Walter Lundquist, Nora Watson, Roberta Victor)
- Taylor, Frederick. `The Principles of Scientific Management'
19 June 2pm -- 4pm
*Meaning of Work (Dunn)
The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Part B: Chapters 4, 5
- Collins, Jim. What Comes Next?
- Bronson, P.O. What Should I Do With My Life?
- Hopkins, M. S. 'The World According to Me'
- Peters, T. 'The Brand Called You'
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Which three attributes of meaningful work are of greatest importance to you? How will you ensure that your work 'captures' these attributes?
23 June 10am -- noon
*Personal Learning (Tyran)
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- Argyris, C. Teaching Smart People How to Learn
23 June 2pm -- 4pm
*Self Awareness (Tyran)
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READINGS FROM TEXT
- Access http://www.advisorteam.com/user/ktsintro1.asp, and obtain the full temperament report.
- Drucker, P. Managing Oneself
- Roberts, P. The Art of Dialogue
ROKEACH VALUES SURVEY
SELF-AWARENESS WORKSHEET DUE
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: In order to get the most out of my MBA experience, I need to recognize and accommodate my own personality, learning style, and values. What three things will I do in order to make sure I learn best?
24 June 10am -- noon
*Career Development and Planning (Tyran)
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- Van Velsor, E. & Leslie, J.B. Why Executives Derail:...
24 June 2pm -- 4pm
*Professional Skills for the MBA Program (Tyran)
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Presentation Skills for Managers (Entire book)
- Adkins, J.D. Presentations that Pop
SELF-ASSESSMENT PROFILE DUE
TIME MANAGEMENT TRACKING FORM
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What role has “fate” had in my career choices so far? What do I want to do with my MBA, and how will it change my life?
21 July 10am -- noon
*Corporate Social Responsibility (Dunn)
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The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Part A: Chapters 1, 2, 3
- Friedman, M. 'The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits'
- Carroll, Archie B. 'The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility'
- Arthur D. Little 'The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility'
Merck (Business Enterprise Trust video)
- Merck Mission Statement (you can also access information on Merck's Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, Corporate Responsibility, and Corporate Governance)*Social Contract Theory (Dunn)
- Hardin, G. The Tragedy of the Commons'
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What is the primary responsibility of managers of corporations? What logical rationale can you provide in support of your position?
22 July 10am -- noon
*Stakeholder Theory (Tyran)
The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Part C: Chapters 8, 9
- Clement, R.W. The Lessons from Stakeholder Theory for U.S. Business Leaders
- MindTools Stakeholder Analysis
- R. E. Freeman & McVea A Stakeholder Approach to Strategic Management
rprnts.stakeholderrapproach.pdf*Class Case Analysis Chiquita!
- Wastler. Chiquita's Raw Deal (first 3:40 of video feed)
- Associated Press. Chiquita Admits to Paying Columbian Terrorists
- Byron, K. Chiquita to Plead Guilty to Ties with Terrorists
- Aguirre, F. An Excrutiating Dilemma Between Life and Law
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Under what circumstances do you think employees should be a more important stakeholder group than shareholders in managerial decision-making?
23 July 10am -- noon
*Ethical Decision-Making (Dunn)
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Download an Ethical Decision-making worksheet for this class session by clicking here
- Kelman, Steven. `Cost-Benefit Analysis: An Ethical Critique'
- 'National Air Disaster Alliance / Foundation'
- Le Guin, Ursula. `The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas'
For a great 'read' on social justice and meaningful work: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Ethics Updates (provides updates on current literature, both popular and professional, that relates to ethics)
Complete Guide to Ethics Management
SURVEY OF ETHICAL THEORETIC APTITUDES
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What does the survey of ethical theoretic aptitudes reveal about your personal ethical predispositions? What can you do to ensure that you are not 'dominated' by this perspective, but that you make 'balanced' ethical decisions?
24 July 10am -- noon
*Sustainable Business Practices (Dunn)
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Newton & Ford's Taking Sides
'Do Environmental Restrictions Violate Basic Economic Freedoms?'- Environmental Footprint Quiz.
- Sagoff, M. Zuckerman's Dilemma: A Plea for Environmental Ethics.
- Nash, J. A. Ethics and the Economics Ecology Dilemma: Toward a Just, Sustainable, and Frugal Future
- Zosel, T. Environmental Management Issues in Corporate Strategy
- Diamond, Jarod. 'Easter's End.' Discover, August 1995.
- Post, J. E. 'Managing As If the Earth Mattered...'
*Ensuring Ethical Behavior (Dunn)
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- Josephson Institute on Ethical Decision-Making
- Johnson & Johnson Credo
- VERIZON Code of Business Conduct: Connecting Through Integrity
- Matthews, M. How Companies Can Avoid Federal Prosecution
- Chatterji, A. & Levine, D. Breaking Down the Wall of Codes
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What specific practical recommendations can you offer as a means to ensure ethical behavior within an organization of your choosing?
28 July 10am -- noon
*Integrating it All Together (Dunn/Tyran)
READINGS FROM TEXT
REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: More than anything else, what from this course do you hope you will never forget?
*Personal Mission Statements DUE (to be accompanied by self-evaluation, available by clicking here)
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