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MGTA02 - Intro to Management Summer 2006 |
| MANAGEMENT |
Welcome to MGTA02 - Intro to Management
Chris Bovaird
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~bovaird
My Biography
from Montreal
49 years old
married to Susanne, Photographer & entrepreneur
no kids, 1 dog "Abbie" (Border Collie)
B.A. (Hons. Economics) - Queeen's
M.B.A. - Western Ontario
M.Sc. - Stirling, Scotland
worked in banking in New York, Toronto, Montreal
worked in venture capital in Scotland
worked in strategy and business development in London
author of two books on company finance
consulting career since 1986
consulting contracts in USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Asia and Africa
1995-2004 Assoc. Prof., Faculty of Engineering, U Waterloo
teach Monday 10 - 12 and Tues 2 - 4 sections of MGTA03
also teach:
MGTC19 - Intro to Consulting
MGTC39 - New Bus. Planning & Creation
MGTC41 - Business Strategy
working on new book on consulting
More biography
favourite colour: red
favourite animal: dog
favourite number: four
favourite clothing: jeans, t-shirt
favourite food: beef
favourite beverage: beer
favourite sport: rugby
favourite places: Scotland, Haliburton
favourite ethnic food: Italian
best friend: Susanne
How To Get Hold Of Me
Office: MW - 232
Phone: (416) 287 - 7337
E-Mail: bovaird@utsc.utoronto.ca
Office Hours
You are welcome to drop in any time.
Best times: Mondays, 11.00 - 3.00
Tuesdays, 11.00 - 3.30
Wednesdays, 11.00 - 3.00
Course Description
"Introduction to Management" is introductory course.
Presumes no prior knowledge.
Does not assume Grade 12 OAC credit.
If you don't understand - ask a question.
If I'm going to fast - slow me down.
If you are confused - ask for clarification.
Questions, comments, your opinions are welcome.
Questions, comments, your opinions are encouraged.
My Responsibilities
I will show up on time
I will come prepared
I will be clear on what Chapter we are covering
I will highlight principal points of each Chapter
I will be clear what the lecture will cover
I will listen to all questions and comments patiently, politely
I will take time to answer all questions fully, as best I can
When I am finished, I will send you home - sometimes early.
Course Website
Use the intranet:
https://intranet.utsc.utoronto.ca/home.php
My responsibilities do not include providing a website.
They do not include providing web based notes.
I will probably do so as a courtesy.
Your Responsibilities
Come to class
Arrive on time
Do the assigned readings, during week of lecture
Stay informed of real world events: read newspapers
Show good manners.
Minimum Requirements for Dealing With the Prof
1. Make eye contact
2. Observe minimum social niceties:
"good morning"
"excuse me, are you busy?"
"Hi Professor Bovaird, my name is...."
3. Don't mumble
4. Smile
5. Say "please" and "thank you"
Textbook
5th Canadian edition
Griffin, Ebert & Starke
Pearson/Prentice-Hall
available in UTSC bookshop
Course Evaluation
2 In-Class Tests:
Wednesday, 7 June, worth 20%
Wednesday, 12 July, worth 20%
Format discussed in class, later on.
1 Individual Assignment
2000 word Management Report, worth10%
Due in class: Monday, 10 July
Format discussed in class, later on.
1 Final Exam
mid-August (i.e. 12-24 August), worth 50%
Class Sessions
Classes start at 10 past the hour
I will advise the reading and principal topics
"What's new?" - current events of interest
Lecture, discussion until the hour
10 minute break
45 minutes after the break
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Should I take notes?
A. Don't know, don't care
Q. Should I read chapter before or after class
A. Don't know, don't care
Q. Can I buy last year's textbook?
A. Yes. The market rate is about $45-$50
Q. Should I read the case studies in the boxes?
A. Only if you want to
Q. Do I need to know the case studies for the exams?
A. No
Q. Can I tape record your lectures?
A. If you like.
Q. Can I come to your other section's lecture?
A. Sure