MANAGEMENT OF TEAMS

Doctorate of Business Administration Degree

BUS 630

Breyer State University
Instructor: Dale Mueller, EdD, RN

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Management of Teams, a course that is designed to prepare the student of business and organizational administration for future roles in business in settings where leading the organization for continued success in times of change is desired. Managing teams requires insight, skill, and the ability to work with diverse groups in ways that promote success for the project at hand and for the success of the organization overall. This course explores the applications of management, planning, directing and supporting team members and team endeavors in today's work environments. This course will examine contemporary models of team building and team success as well as applications in current business settings. In fulfillment of the assignments that will provide study of management of teams, this course is designed to incorporate your own experience and observations regarding leadership within organizations.

TIME FRAME: This is a five-semester hour course. This course is allotted ten weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the ten-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded five semester hours of credit.

TEXTBOOK: There are two textbooks required for this course. Two selections are listed below, the first of which (Lencioni, 2002) is required. You may select an alternative for the second text if the Fisher (1999) text is not the best for your particular work environment or future goals (although it is an excellent book, you will gain much if you stick with this one). Please note that if you are going to select a substitute for Fisher (1999), you must first obtain approval of your selection from me; if you do not obtain prior approval, your work for the final exam may not be accepted (see assignments, below).

Book 1 (Required): The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. By Patrick M. Lencioni. Jossey-Bass: 2002. ISBN # 0787960756.

Book 2 (may select an alternative, with instructor permission): Leading Self-Directed Work Teams. By Kimball Fisher. McGraw-Hill Trade: 1999. ISBN # 0071349243.

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EXAMINATIONS: There are two examinations for this course, a mid-term exam and a final exam. The mid-term exam covers some essay questions from the readings in Lencioni (2002). The final exam covers issues in managing teams, drawn from the second book, contemporary journals and personal experience. The details for these papers are listed in the assignment section of the university classroom.

The mid-term examination is a subjective paper that must be a minimum of ten (10) pages in length, double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download your paper by the end of the fifth week in the course. Upon registration, you will receive my e-mail address.

The final examination is a series of subjective papers that must be a minimum of ten (10) pages in length, doubled-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. I must download your paper by the end of the tenth week in the course.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100%    = A
80-89%      = B
70-79%      = C
Below 70% = Fail

The grading criteria for the written assignment is as follows:

CONTENT AND LEVEL: 60%.
1). Content is pertinent, and reflects points requested from the readings as well as original thought.
2). Student position or view is stated clearly, with appropriate justifications and logic.
3). Comprehensiveness of discussion is adequate.
4). The paper adequately addresses the assignment in scope and content.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 20%.
1). The paper demonstrates logical flow from idea to idea, point to point.
2). The paper includes relevant supporting ideas from the assigned readings or research as appropriate.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 10%.
1). Spelling and sentence structure are without error.
2). Punctuation and word choice are without error.
3). Paper contains a title, subheadings and paragraphs as appropriate.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 10%.
1). The paper reflects a synthesis of ideas from the readings and from experience as requested.
2). The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
3). Style of the paper is appropriate academic level.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: There are two (2) written assignments for this course. Each assignment consists of a ten-page (minimum) paper on the discussion questions and activities listed in the assignment section of the classroom. This paper must be double-spaced with 1.5-inch margins. The first paper must be received by the end of the fifth week of the course. The second set of papers must be received by the end of the tenth week of the course.

INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY: As previously mentioned, upon registration you will receive my e-mail address. Please e-mail me any questions. That is why I am here. I will do everything to help you as much as possible. Please do not wait until the end of the class to try to get help. It will be too late. Anytime your grade falls below C, I will try to contact you about it. If I do not, please do not hesitate to contact me through e-mail.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Dale Mueller, EdD, RN, has held numerous leadership and management roles in large and small organizations throughout her career as an administrator and consultant. Roles include leadership for change in chaotic environments, and management of teams, work groups, task forces and organizations. She is a gubernatorial appointee in strategic planning and human resources in California, and is a former President of the Chamber of Commerce in her community. She is a recognized business and community leader in the field of health care and public policy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Identify contemporary processes for successful management of teams in the business environment.
2). Discuss situational applications of various interventions, activities, and management.
3). Describe the application of team principles to contemporary business situations.
4). Discuss the context, outcome and alternatives for management of teams in selected situations.
5). Analyze the effectiveness of various management decisions and processes in relation to team functions and processes.

PREREQUISITES: This course is available only to those students enrolled in a graduate level business degree program at Breyer State University.

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