College of Business and Technology--STATEMENT OF ETHICS:

The ethical problems facing local, national and global business communities are an ever-increasing challenge.  It is essential the College of Business and Technology help students prepare for lives of personal integrity, responsible citizenship, and public service.  In order to accomplish these goals, both students and faculty of the College of Business and Technology at The University of Texas at Tyler will:

• Ensure honesty in all behavior, never cheating or knowingly giving false information.
• Create an atmosphere of mutual respect for all students and faculty regardless of race, creed, gender, age or religion.
• Develop an environment conducive to learning.
• Encourage and support student organizations and activities.
• Protect property and personal information from theft, damage and misuse.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner both on and off campus.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY STATEMENT:

The faculty expects from its students a high level of responsibility and academic honesty.  Because the value of an academic degree depends upon the absolute integrity of the work done by the student for that degree, it is imperative that a student demonstrates a high standard of individual honor in his or her scholastic work. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts or omissions related to applications for enrollment of the award of a degree, and/or the submission, as one’s own work of material that is not one’s own.  As a general rule, scholastic dishonesty involves one of the following acts:  cheating, plagiarism, collusion and/or falsifying academic records.  Students suspected of academic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary proceedings.

University regulations require the instructor to report all suspected cases of academic dishonesty to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.  In the event disciplinary measures are imposed on the student, it becomes part of the students’ official school records.  Also, please note that the handbook obligates you to report all observed cases of academic dishonesty to the instructor.

DISABILITY STATEMENT:

If you have a disability, including a learning disability, for which you request an accommodation, please contact Ida MacDonald in the Disability Support Services office so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodation must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Support Services counselor.  For more information, call or visit the Student Services Center located in the University Center, Room 111 or phone 566-7079 (TDD 565-5579).

Grade Policy:

All grades beginning Spring 2007 must be a "C" or better for the University Lower Division Core, Business Field of Study, Upper Division Business Core, and Major Area. The only "D" allowed will be in General and Business Electives. If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. ailure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grape point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler. (2006-08 Catalog, p. 35)

Grade Replacement:
If you are repeating this course for a grade replacement, you must file an intent to receive grade forgiveness with the registrar by the 12th day of class. Failure to file an intent to use grade forgiveness will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grape point average. A student will receive grade forgiveness (grade replacement) for only three (undergraduate student) or two (graduate student) course repeats during his/her career at UT Tyler. (2006-08 Catalog, p. 35)

Communication: The major types of formal communication between the students and instructor will be in the class. However, email, website, and discussion on the web will also be used as reminders. Email will be important to receive class information. Students are encouraged to contact me by email or go into the discussion group on the web site to discuss topics with other students. Permission must be received to have a visitor (s) in class. No children are allowed.

Tape Recorders, Laptop Computers, and Cell Phones: You may record the lecture with a tape recorder or laptop. Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, and laptops.

 

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ASSIGNMENTS:

Myers Briggs Test: 

 1.       Take the Myers Briggs Temperament test on line. The site mentioned earlier is for additional information only.

   http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

2.      Read about your personality on line.  Determine your four top letters; i.e. ENTJ (16 possibilities).

         Book, Please Understand Me, Circulation Desk at the Library

 

Artisan (SP)   http://keirsey.com/personality/sp.html

Rational (NT) http://keirsey.com/personality/nt.html

Idealist (NF)   http://keirsey.com/personality/nf.html

Guardian (SJ) http://keirsey.com/personality/sj.html

• Type a one-page summary (single spaced) of your personality type, agreement/or disagreement, and any comments will be due on date assigned.  Must be typed.  Please fold with name on the outside. (Everything typed should be 12 pt. times Roman with 1" margins, top, bottom, left and right.  Title at the top in all caps)

Movie Concept:  You will analyze a movie containing organizational behavior concepts.  The summary should be typed with three concepts (put in bold) and discuss.  (It should be one-page single spaced.  See example:   http://www.uttyler.edu/myoung/documents/example_movie.htm

Book Summary:  The book summary will be a summary of management concepts.  It is not a book review--which sounds like the book cover.  It should be typed (one-page single space or two pages double spaced).  There are many books and tapes to choose from in UT Library.  You may choose from the list on the site; however, if it is not on the list, write me a note and give in class for approval.  Example:  http://www.uttyler.edu/myoung/example.htmlExample of Movie Example2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6;

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Video Tapes (In Class) This is a partial list.

Attitude Virus Abilene Paradox (Group Effectiveness) Call of the Mummy  Customer Service Container Store Encouraging the Heart (Leadership) Emotional Intelligence Ethics for Everyone Even Eagles Need a Push Fairer Sex--Gender Discrimination* FISH Flight of the Buffalo Generations MEET with Respect Groupthink He Says/ She Says--Communication* In Search of Excellence

It's So Simple Inspiration Max and Max Non Verbal Communication On the Line (Japanese management)* Power of Listening Productivity and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Resolving Conflicts Self-Managing Teams* Small Business Motivation* Sky Dayton--Earthlink* Starbucks Coffee* Time Management Whale Done

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