THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GMGT 1010 A01

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
GMGT 1010 A01
COURSE OUTLINE 2015 FALL
Grant Wainikka
Office: 356 Drake
email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm
Class: Monday/Wednesday 8:30-9:45am, 103 Drake
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces fundamental concepts related to current business trends, business ownership, stakeholder
analysis, business and government, business and the economy, and, business ethics. Emphasis is placed on
relating course material to current events in the business world.
This course provides students with a general intellectual and conceptual foundation for subsequent courses in
management and business. As such, it educates students about management and business, not to provide an indepth examination of specific topics or techniques of management. The role of management in society beyond
the organization, and of organizations within society is our focus. On completing this course, students should have
a good sense of what business is, where it comes from, the role of management within business, the relationships
between businesses, the economy, and society, and various issues and debates pertaining to these relationships.
Much of the course examines the relationships that business firms must balance among key stakeholders in their
external environment (i.e., government, owners, customers, communities, suppliers, future generations, etc.).
Students will examine various institutional contexts (e.g., economic, political-legal, and socio-cultural) and critically
think about relationships between business and society. Added emphasis is placed on contemporary social issues
in business (e.g., sustainable development, corporate social responsibility).
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:

Become aware of key issues facing managers in Canada, examining the context in which these challenges
are actually encountered and exploring alternative approaches to meet them.

Understand the deeper philosophical assumptions that underpin organizational and societal structures
and systems, and the forces that prevent and push for change.

Understand the dynamic relationships across different stakeholders, and the forces that promote conflict
as well as question the status quo and promote change, especially through the Canadian political system.

Learn about the challenges facing business that require thinking across numerous intellectual domains.

Analytical thinking skills in reading and writing are developed.
PRE-REQUISITES & LIMITATIONS
All university students will be welcome to take this course, and students planning to enter the Asper School are
encouraged to take the course in University 1 or in their first year in the Asper School.
This is a “W” course and fulfills part of the written degree requirements for non-Asper students.
REQUIRED READINGS
All readings are required except those clearly marked as optional. Some of the required reading will be from
scholarly journals and the business press. All the required readings, other than Understanding Canadian Business
(below) will be available on E-Reserves. Students will benefit from reading at least one national or international
newspaper a day to acquire general knowledge business students should have.
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REQUIRED TEXT / CASE PURCHASES
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Nickels, McHugh, McHugh, Cossa, & Sproule, Understanding Canadian Business 8 Ed. McGraw Hill Ryerson,
Toronto (2013).
Notice
The final date for withdrawal without academic penalty is November 18, 2015. Please feel free to see me before
withdrawing in case I can help in any way.
Tests/exams may contain any or all of multiple choice questions, problems, short answer explanations or essays
and completion questions. They will include questions, which require you to analyze, understand and explain
situations. For these you must demonstrate your understanding by clearly explaining and supporting your answer
in a prose (i.e. words, sentences, paragraphs) manner. A significant percentage of each of these tests or exam may
consist of questions of this type. In addition to questions requiring a written (prose) answer, the tests and exam
questions will require numerical analysis and presentation as well as procedural application.
The failure to take a quiz, test, or exam without an acceptable medical or compassionate excuse results in a
mark of 0% for that part of the course.
EXPECTATIONS
Readings, lectures, and class discussions are all important in this course. Students are expected to attend classes.
The class uses material in assigned readings, but students should not expect the instructor to repeat all the
material. The class focuses on developing the students’ analytical abilities. It is essential that students read all
required readings for this course.
Students should also be aware of assistance offered by the Academic Learning Centre at
http://umanitoba.ca/student/u1/lac/. Writing tutors are available, one on one, or when working on a paper in
groups of 2 or 3 other students who are having the same difficulties. With appropriate lead times, help can be
obtained by email as well. You can book times with them online.
Hard copies of the short paper and long paper need to be submitted in class on the relevant due date.
EVALUATION
Examinations
30%
20%
Final Examination. A three-hour final examination will be scheduled by the Registrar’s Office.
Midterm Test. Will be held in class on Monday, November 2, 2015.
Written work
25%
Paper – Regulatory Environment (Due: Wed., October 14, 2015)
Students should select and analyze the regulatory environment related to a specific industry in Canada. Students
should address the following (and possibly other) questions/topics:

Briefly describe the regulatory environment. What do the industry regulations look like? When did they
come into effect? How are they enforced and by what level of government?
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
Why do these regulations exist? Who are the regulations supposed to protect? Do they do a good job of
this? Are there stakeholders who oppose these regulations? Is this opposition justified?

Recommend and justify amendments to the regulatory environment. Who would benefit? Would all
stakeholders be happy with your recommendations?
The paper should be double spaced, and written in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. APA format (note – Abstract is
not necessary). Late papers will be subjected to 20% deduction for every day, or part thereof, late. Please attach
the rubric (see UM learn) to the end of the paper. The paper must have a minimum of 1,500 words and should not
exceed 1,600 words. Paper #1 is due on Wednesday, October 14 in class. Please submit a hard copy in class.
Please note - I do not want a paper which only describes an industry and/or its challenges. I want an analysis that
focuses on industry regulations and any inherent conflicts among stakeholders.
25%
Paper – Global Issues (Due: Monday, November 30, 2015)
Answer the following questions as they relate to the issue of Arctic Resource Ownership/Extraction.
The questions that you will cover with respect to this issue are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Who are the stakeholders? How does the issue impact each, and what are the desired outcomes for each
stakeholder group?
Why, how, and whether the issue has become a social issue rather than simply remain a private issue?
What do you see as the responsibilities of the affected individuals?
What do you see as the responsibilities of firms in the Canadian economy with respect to the issue?
Explain your thoughts fully.
What do you see as the responsibility of governments? (Federal, provincial, municipal) and explain your
response.
Who should pay the taxes to support government activities in these areas and why?
Are there are other groups or institutions that have a responsibility as part of this social issue? Explain.
The paper should be double spaced, and written in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. APA format (note – Abstract is
not necessary). Late papers will be subjected to 20% deduction for every day, or part thereof, late. Please attach
the rubric (see D2L) to the end of the paper. The paper must have a minimum of 1,500 words and should not
exceed 1,600 words. Paper #2 is due on Monday, November 30 in class. Please submit a hard copy in class.
Your paper should analyze the conflicts inherent in each of these difficult policy areas. Do not describe them.
Explain why the conflicts persist and why there are no easy answers to some of these challenges.
TENTATIVE GRADING GUIDELINES (estimated)
90 - 100
80 - 89
A+
A
75 – 79
70 – 74
B+
B
65 – 69 C+
60 – 64 C
50 – 59
0 – 49
D
F
Please note, letter grades are not assigned to individual pieces of assessment. Only the total for the course will be
converted to a letter grade, and this is only done after the grades are reviewed internally within the Asper School
of Business.
Recording and video-records of classes
The instructor(s) and/or the University hold copyright over the course materials, presentations and
lectures which form part of this course. No audio or video recording of lectures or presentations is
allowed without permission. Course materials (both paper and digital) are for the student’s private
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study and research, and are not to be reproduced, distributed, or posted online without permission. If
you have a disability and require audio or video recordings, or materials in alternative formats, please
make arrangements through Student Accessibility Services.
Electronics in Classes
Electronic devices may be used judiciously. If you are using a computer for note taking, please sit in the
back rows as the illumination from screens is distracting to people sitting behind you. Cell phones
should be off or kept muted. Text messaging is not acceptable behavior.
Student Accessibility Services
Any student who, because of a disability of any kind, may require some special arrangements in order to
meet course requirements should contact either Student Accessibility Services at 474-6213 or the
instructor as soon as possible to make the necessary accommodations.
University Email Policy
Effective September 1, 2013, the U of M will only use your university email account for official
communications, including messages from your instructors, department or faculty, academic advisors,
and other administrative offices. If you have not already been doing so, please send all emails from your
UofM email account. Remember to include your full name, student number and faculty in all
correspondence.
For more information visit: http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/e-mail_policy
Deferrals
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS who have been approved by their faculty office to have a
deferred exam:
Effective September 2005, the Department of Business Administration has instituted a policy which
provides ONE DATE ONLY for students who have deferred their final exams.
For additional information, refer to University of Manitoba’s Policy 1305 – Exam Regulations
(http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/academic/454.htm) or the
Undergraduate Program Office for rules and regulations concerning deferred exams.
Unclaimed Assignments
Pursuant to the FIPPA Review Committee’s approved recommendations as of August 15, 2007, all
unclaimed student assignments will become the property of the faculty and will be subject to
destruction six months after the completion of any given academic term.
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Tentative Class schedule (subject to change):
Topics
What is
business?
What does
business do for
society?
Dates
Sept. 14
Primary Reading
Introductions
Course Outline
Nickels: Chapter 1 – Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the
Dynamic Business Environment
Class discussion
Sept. 16
Nickels: Chapter 7 – Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business
Business
Structure - Sole
Proprietorship /
Partnership /
Corporation
Sept. 21
Nickels: Chapter 6 - Forms of Business Ownership
Corporate
Governance Moral Hazard
Agency Theory
Sept. 23
Class Discussion
Entrepreneurism
Stakeholder
Theory
Stakeholder
Theory
Chandler, Werther: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility, 3rd
Edition. 2014. Chapter 2 - A Stakeholder Perspective
Sept. 28
Nickels: Chapter 1 – Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the
Dynamic Business Environment
Secondary Reading
http://forumblog.org/2013/11/what-role-should-businesses-playin-society/
http://www.slideshare.net/barneyn/what-role-does-business-playin-society
http://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_on_the_paradox_of_ch
oice?language=en
http://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-shareholders-vsstakeholders-debate/
Chandler, Werther: Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility, 3rd
Edition. 2014. Chapter 2 - A Stakeholder Perspective
Sept. 30
Nickels: Chapter 1 – Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the
Dynamic Business Environment
External
Environments The Canadian
experience.
Oct. 5
Nickels: Chapter 1 – Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the
Dynamic Business Environment
Business and
the Economy
Micro - The
promise of
Adam Smith.
Market
structures /
pricing / utility /
is profit-seeking
behaviour good
for society?
Oct. 7
Nickels: Chapter 2 – How Economic Issues Affect Business
Paper # 1 due
Macro unemployment /
growth /
productivity /
global
competitiveness
Paper # 1 due
Oct. 14
Governmental
impact on
Business
Oct. 19
Nickels: Chapter 4 – The Role of Government in Business
Levels of
Governmental
Response
Oct. 21
Nickels: Chapter 4 – The Role of Government in Business
Business and
the Environment
Oct. 26
Bissonette: Strategy, Development, Application, Canadian Edition,
2012. Chapter 4 – The Environment & Sustainable Business
Practices
Business and
the Environment
Paper # 1 due
Nickels: Chapter 2 – How Economic Issues Affect Business
Oct. 28
Bissonette: Strategy, Development, Application, Canadian Edition,
2012. Chapter 4 – The Environment & Sustainable Business
Practices
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oagmlbhobnY
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-race-to-save-the-tortoise/
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Midterm Test
Nov. 2
Midterm Test
Globalization
Nov. 4
Nickels: Chapter 3 – Competing in Global Markets
Evolution of
"value" concept
- commodity /
lifestyle /
experience /
knowledge TRANSFORMA
TION
Nov. 9
http://www.design.philips.com/philips/shared/assets/design_assets/pdf
/nvbD/april2011/paradigms.pdf
https://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_pine_on_what_consumers_want
Business and
ethics
Nov. 16
Nickels: Chapter 5 – Ethics & Social Responsibility.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDkTDcI53hg
CSR/Friedman
Nov. 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0NkGtNU_9w
Leadership.
The purpose
motive
Nov. 23
Nickels: Chapter 8 – Management & Leadership
Planning
process Vision/Mission/
Values
Nov. 25
Nickels: Chapter 8 – Management & Leadership
http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspir
e_action?language=en
Paper # 2 Due
Org. Design
Nov. 30
Nickels: Chapter 9 – Adapting Organizations to Today’s Markets
Paper # 2 Due
Paper # 2 Due
Dec. 2
Nickels: Chapter 9 – Adapting Organizations to Today’s Markets
Motivation
Dec. 7
Nickels: Chapter 11 – Motivating Employees
Course
Evaluation /
Review for final
exam
Dec. 9
Course review
Course evaluation
Org. Design
Midterm Test
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AACSB Assurance of Learning Goals and Objectives.
The Asper School of Business is proudly accredited by AACSB. Accreditation requires a process of
continuous improvement of the School and our students. Part of “student improvement” is ensuring
that students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers. To do so,
the Asper School has set the learning goals and objectives listed below for the Undergraduate
Program. The checked goal(s) and objective(s) will be addressed in this course (GMGT 1010) and done
so by means of the items listed next to the checkmark.
Goals and Objective in the Undergraduate Program
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Course Item(s)
Relevant to
these Goals
and Objectives
Quantitative Reasoning
A.
Determine which quantitative analysis technique is appropriate
for solving a specific problem.

Quantitative
analysis presented
in Stakeholder
Theory, and, Strat.
Planning sections.
B.
Use the appropriate quantitative method in a technically correct
way to solve a business problem.
Analyze quantitative output and arrive at a conclusion.

See above.
C.
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Goals and
Objectives
addressed
in this
Course
Written Communication
A.
Use correct English grammar and mechanics in their written
work.

GMGT 1010 is a
“writing” course.
Two term papers
which make up
50% of the final
score.
B.
Communicate in a coherent and logical manner

See above.
C.
Present ideas in a clear and organized fashion.

See above.
Ethical Thinking
A.
Identify ethical issues in a problem or case situation

Case analyses
B.
Identify the stakeholders in the situation.

Yes – Stakeholder
Analysis done
throughout course.
C.
Analyze the consequences of alternatives from an ethical
standpoint.

Yes – Ethics and
Corporate Social
Responsibility are
central to GMGT
1010.
D.
Discuss the ethical implications of the decision.

See above.

Entire course
Core Business Knowledge
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Academic Integrity
It is critical to the reputation of the Asper School of Business and of our degrees, that everyone associated with our
faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business and government leaders,
we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our
academic transactions violates this trust. Section 8 of the University Policies, found in The University of Manitoba
Calendar, addresses the issue of academic dishonesty. Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not
limited to:
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using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without
referencing the source of these words
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duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source
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paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another
person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation) without
referencing the source
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copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
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providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment
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taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes)
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impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of
submitting academic work or writing any test or examination
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stealing or mutilating library materials
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accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting
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changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned
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submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with the
instructors involved
Group Projects and Group Work
Many courses in the Asper School of Business require group projects. Students should be aware that group projects
are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because of the unique nature of group projects, all
group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic
Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to a
specific individual(s).
Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups (or at least do not
prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are encouraged to discuss this issue as it relates to
academic integrity with their instructor to avoid violating this policy.
In the Asper School of Business, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to the Dean's office in order to
ensure consistency of treatment.
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