BA123IU VNU – International University

MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE School of Business Administration

Vietnam National University – HCMC

International University
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE

MGMT-3031
(Updated from 06.04.2020)
Modified in Oct., 2021

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General information
 Lecturer: Nhu-Ty Nguyen, PhD
 Email: nhutynguyen@hcmiu.edu.vn
 Phone: 0979.997.050
 Office hours: TBA
Teaching Assistant:
 Email:
 Office hours: TBA

Course materials
1. Schermerhorn, John R. 2013. Management, 12th edition, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.
2. Schermerhorn, J.R. (2012), Exploring Management. 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Hoboken, N.J. ISBN: 978-0470-87821-7.

Course description
This course provides an introduction to management of business organizations, although
the principles addressed in the course are relevant to non-profit and public agencies as well.
Management is both art and science. It is the art of making people more effective than they
would have been without you. The science is in how you do that. Management focuses on
the entire organization from both a short and a long-term perspective. Management is the
managerial process of forming a strategic vision, setting objectives, crafting a strategy and
then implementing and executing the strategy.

Course objectives
1. Describe accurately and concisely the field of management and its basic ideas and
distinctions and their origins.
2. Use effectively the tools and concepts that promote skill in teamwork,
communication, group problem solving, interpersonal competence, and written
presentation of assignments.
3. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking and the ability to analyze issues from
multiple perspectives.
4. Communicate professionally and effectively, which is critical in the online course
format.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of organizational structures, management history and
management functions.
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Prerequisites: None
Assessment plan:
Assessment Task Weighting
Participation 05%
In-class assignments, homework, and discussion 10%
Team Oral Report 15%
Mid-term Exam 30%
Final exam 40%
TOTAL 100%

Presentations – 20 to 45 minutes (15%): 5 groups; 02 times/group

1. PowerPoint: 30%
a. Structure and content：20%
b. Skills and effects：10%
2. English: 20%
a. Language expression: 15% (pronounce clearly and accurately, intonation, oral
expression and presentation skills)
b. Body language: 05%
3. Information: 50%
- Sts need to provide correct information.
Quizzes/Assignments/Homework (10%): Without advanced announcement

Overview of Class Activities/Video Response/Peer critiques/Attendance

Class time will alternate between
(a) Lecture on the concepts/ideas presented, followed by class discussion; and
(b) In-class assignments and discussion on the assigned tasks; this allows the students a
more practical application of the management theory.
(c) Team projects will be presented on-scheduled of the course syllabus.

Team Oral Report: It is required that students use visual aids (i.e. PowerPoint). Moreover,
the oral report must reference text, outside reading, and lecture notes accordingly.
Students are encouraged to begin the team oral report early in the semester.

Students are permitted, and encouraged, to email the instructor with questions, get
assistance from the TA, or schedule times to discuss any questions regarding
assignments, reading, or application.
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Class Participation: Constructive, active class participation is mandatory in order to

successfully pass the course. You will be required to ask questions during class, debate
with other students respectfully, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the
text.

Mid-Term and Final Exam: An exam covering the selected chapters in the course
textbook and lecturers. The exams will be True/False, Multiple-Choice, and/or Essay
based. The instructor will hold an in-class final exam review session.

Attendance : In accordance with university guidelines, students are required to attend all
classes. Furthermore, there are NO make-up classes for missed speeches, mid-term
exam, final exam, or group activities unless your absence has been excused by the
program office. Students CANNOT miss more than THREE days off class. Excessive
absences will result in a grade of “0” (ZERO) for the class.

Grading

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D F
94- 90- 87- 82- 79- 76- 71- 66- 60-
<60
100% 93% 89% 86% 81% 78% 75% 70% 65%

Students must receive a minimum of a C- (1.67) grade in each course. Courses where a
grade less than a C- (equivalent to 1.67, D and F) is received will not apply towards the
business core or major requirements (i.e. students must retake).
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Course schedule:
Week Topic Learning materials and
activities
1 Overview of the course, and the course Textbook Chapter 1
syllabus
Chapter 1: Managers and the Management
Process
(Introducing Management)
2 Textbook Chapter 2
Presentation 1: Management Learning Past to
Present - The Sevens (5)
Management Learning
Case Trader Joe’s

3 Textbook Chapter 5
Presentation 2: Global Management and Cultural
Diversity – Natri (4)
Organizational Culture, Innovation, and
Change
Diversity & Global Culture
Globalization & International Business
Case

4 Textbook Chapter 8
Presentation 3: Planning Processes and
Techniques AMANA (2)
Plans and Planning Techniques

5 Textbook Chapter 9
Presentation 4: Control Processes and Systems –
Dynamite (1)
Controls & Control Systems

6 Textbook Chapter 11
Presentation 5:
Organization Structures and Designs – 6 Sense
(3)
Organizational Structure & Design

7 Mid-term
Back-up week
8 Textbook Chapter 14
Presentation 6:
Leading and Leadership Development - The
Sevens (5)
Leadership

9 Textbook Chapter 15
Presentation 7: Individual Behavior Natri (4)
Individual Behavior
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10 Textbook Chapter 16
Presentation 8: Motivation Theory and Practice -
AMANA (2)

Motivation

11 Textbook Chapter 17
Presentation 9: Teams and Teamwork - Dynamite
(1)

Team & Teamwork

12 Textbook Chapter 18
Presentation 10: Communication and
Collaboration - 6 Sense (3

Communication
13 Final Exam

Note: This schedule may change if more time is required to cover some topics or case
discussions.

Policies / Other information

1. Preparation for Class: It is expected that, at a minimum, you will:

A) Read the text material or instructor course material before class.
B) Complete any assigned homework exercises.

2. Academic Honesty: This is the cornerstone of the academic integrity of the University.
It is the foundation upon which the student builds personal integrity and establishes a
standard of personal behavior. In particular, students are expected to do their own
work on quizzes and exams. Quizzes and exams are not group assignments and the
penalty for cheating is a grade of zero for that quiz/exam.
3. Because honesty and integrity are such important factors in the professional and
managerial community, you should be aware that failure to perform within the bounds
of these ethical standards is sufficient grounds to receive a grade of “F” in this course
and be recommended for suspension from VNU-HCM.
4. Incomplete Grade: A grade of “I” (Incomplete) will be administered only under an
extreme, verifiable emergency situation where the student is unable to complete
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some portion of the course work due to circumstances beyond his/her control
PROVIDED THE STUDENT IS PASSING THE COURSE.

Approved by: Prepared by:

Date: 06/04/2020 Date: 06/04/2020

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