16 June 2pm -- 4pm	*Introduction to Course (Dunn/Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this class session can be downloaded by clicking here The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., A Personal Preface - A Greatness That Cannot Be Taught DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What do you hope the Western MBA Program will 'do' for you?
17 June 10am -- noon	*Meaning of Work (Dunn) A Powerpoint handout for this and the following class session can be downloaded by clicking here 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' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
17 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' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Which three attributes of meaningful work are of greatest importance to you? How will you ensure that your work 'captures' these attributes? or Develop one mechanism for ensuring that one of the guiding principles for AMBA 2010 are honored.
18 June 10am -- noon	*Personal Learning (Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this and the following class session can be downloaded by clicking here - Argyris, C. Teaching Smart People How to Learn DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
18 June 2pm -- 4pm	*Self Awareness (Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this and the following class session can be downloaded by clicking here 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 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 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?
19-21 June Web-based Streaming Video	*Ethical Decision-Making (Dunn) Download a PowerPoint handout for this class session by clicking here Students may access a case 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 MBA Ethics Survey: Survey of Ethical Theoretic Aptitudes Score: select here ( -7 ) ( -6 ) ( -5 ) ( -4 ) ( -3 ) ( -2 ) ( -1 ) ( 0 ) ( +1 ) ( +2 ) ( +3 ) ( +4 ) ( +5 ) ( +6 ) ( +7 ) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 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?
22 June 10am -- noon	*Career Development and Planning (Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this class session can be downloaded by clicking here - Van Velsor, E. & Leslie, J.B. Why Executives Derail:... DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
22 June 2pm -- 4pm	*Corporate Social Responsibility (Dunn) A Powerpoint handout for this and the following class session can be downloaded by clicking here 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) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS *Social Contract Theory (Dunn) - Hardin, G. The Tragedy of the Commons' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: What is the primary responsibility of managers of corporations? What logical rationale can you provide in support of your position?
23 June 10am -- noon	*Stakeholder Theory (Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this class session can be downloaded by clicking here 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 *Class Case Analysis Chiquita! - 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 Students may access a case worksheet for this class session by clicking here DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Under what circumstances do you think employees should be a more important stakeholder group than shareholders in managerial decision-making?
23 June 2pm -- 4pm	*Sustainable Business Practices (Dunn) Students may access a PowerPoint handout for this class session by clicking here Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Do Environmental Restrictions Violate Basic Economic Freedoms?' - Compute your ecological footprint by clicking here (leave W# blank) - 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...' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS *Ensuring Ethical Behavior (Dunn) Students may access a PowerPoint handout for this class session by clicking here - 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 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
24 June 10am -- noon	*Professional Skills for the MBA Program (Tyran) A Powerpoint handout for this and the following class session can be downloaded by clicking here Presentation Skills for Managers (Entire book) - Adkins, J.D. Presentations that Pop DISCUSSION QUESTIONS SELF-ASSESSMENT PROFILE DUE TIME MANAGEMENT TRACKING FORM
24 June 12pm -- 1:30pm	*Integrating it All Together (Dunn/Tyran) READINGS FROM TEXT - READINGS FROM WEB DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 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)