Homework

You will be assigned to groups of 4.

At the end of Chapter 1, answer Discussion Questions 1, 4, 10. 

For question 1, use clear examples.  You can make them up.  For example, give examples of each of the four scenarios using a hamburger stand.

For question 4, give it some thought.  What do you think a CEO does in a typical day?  (Hmm, what do you think Elon Musk does all day?)  It doesn't have to be a CEO.  Identify the manager and describe their day.

For question 10, there are lots of good movies or TV shows to pick from.  In addition to the ones in the book, you might try The Office, Outsourced (the movie), Parks and Recreation, MASH (movie or TV), etc.

I expect you to use terminology and concepts introduced in class and the text.  Describe and elaborate  on your answers.  Do not just give short, bulleted answers.  Add your own critical thinking. 

Be sure to use terms and concepts from Chapter 1.

Note: if you are using an old version of the text, be sure you are doing the correct problem.

Because there are three questions you will be tempted to assign one question to each person.  Don't.  It will ensure you get the lowest possible grade.  Everyone should do all three questions and merge the answers taking the best ideas from each.  This is a management course, learn about management while doing the exercise.

Use the homework template from the class web site (do not leave in the < and >'s).

Deliverables:

From the group:

1. Answers to the questions.  Note that for each question there may be multiple parts.

Individually:

1. Evaluation - worth 10% of your grade
   1. What have you learned from this?
   2. What did your group do well?
   3. What didn't go well with your group?
   4. What would you do differently next time?
   5. Grade and evaluate the contribution of the members of your group.

Make sure you put your last names on the homework!

Grading rubric:

	A	B	C	D	F
Professionalism	Typed, stapled, no spelling or grammar errors. Deliverable is one, integrated document.	Typed, stapled, no spelling, minor grammar errors. Deliverable is one, integrated document.	Typed, stapled, minor spelling, grammar errors.   Deliverable is one, integrated document.	Not stapled, spelling and grammar errors. Not one, integrated, professional looking document. Does not follow template.	Not typed or stapled.  Grammar and spelling errors.  Not one, integrated, professional looking document. Does not follow template.
Question 1	Shows understanding of both efficiency and effectiveness. Gives good examples of all four possibilities.	Shows understanding of both efficiency and effectiveness. Gives good examples of three possibilities.	Shows understanding of both efficiency and effectiveness. Gives good examples of two possibilities.	Does not show understanding of both efficiency and effectiveness.	Response is general.
Question 4	Good thought into the daily routine. Relates to the different roles of management. Uses terms from the text.	Good thought into the daily routine. Uses terms from the text.	Good thought into the daily routine.	Response is general, rambling.	Minimal thought.
Question 10	Shows understanding of skills and roles. Gives numerous good examples.	Shows understanding of skills and roles. Gives good examples.	Shows some understanding of skills and roles. Gives minimal examples.	Response is general, rambling.	Minimal thought.
References	Describes how information was obtained and gives references.	Describes how information was obtained and gives references.	Gives no reference to how information as obtained.	Gives no reference to how information as obtained.	Gives no reference to how information as obtained.
Evaluation	Describes the contribution of each member and strengths and weaknesses.  Says what could be done differently next time.	Describes the contribution of each member and strengths and weaknesses.	Describes the contribution of each member.	Says everyone did well.	Says everyone did well.
Teamwork	May lose all points depending upon evaluation of contribution by teammates.
	Fully contributed ideas, time and effort.  The project was better because of their participation.	Fully contributed ideas, time and effort.	Minimal contribution to group's work.	Contacted the team but did not contribute	No contribution or contact with the team.