MGMT 445 - Managing Differences in Organizations
Fall 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 177985
Satisfies: United States Culture (US)
Important Dates
Reg Period: 3/14/2013 - 9/4/2013
First Day of Class: 8/26/2013
End of Class: 12/13/2013
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University Park PA 16802
Course Description
This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills for dealing with demographic, functional, occupational and identity-based differences within and among organizations.
Strong writing skills are recommended for this course. If English is not your native language, it is important that you read additional information regarding English language proficiency before registering for this course.
Prerequisites
B A 304 or MGMT 301; MGMT 341
Sample Course Syllabus
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Costs and Fees
This course will be included in your semester bill.
Remarks
As a class, we will be analyzing two movies. You may rent the movies or buy them (some students may already own them):
- Stand and Deliver (1988) starring Edward James Olmos
- American History X (1998) starring Edward Norton
- Lean on Me (1989) starring Morgan Freeman
- Children of a Lesser God (1986) starring William Hurt, Marlee Matlin
It is imperative that you immediately ensure your access to the films listed above. The best way to do this is through Netflix at www.netflix.com, Blockbuster Total Access at www.blockbuster.com, or a similar service.
For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.
Schedule This Course
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Material Requirements
Your course materials are listed below. Textbooks can be acquired from any number of textbook sellers. If you wish, you may purchase your books from the sources listed below. The information displayed is provided pursuant to the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act.
| Material Title | Edition | Author | ISBN | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding and Managing Diversity | 5th | Harvey, Carol and Allard, M. June | 9780132553117 | MBS |
Technical Requirements
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Software Requirements
No special software is required.
Note: The above information is subject to change at any time by The Pennsylvania State University.