Capsim OL-421 Homework simulation and course homework.

P a g e | 1 S y l l a b u s L a s t U p d a t e d 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 7 Underg raduate Course Syllabus OL 421: Strategic Management and Policy Center: Online Course Prerequisites CE: Completion of 111 Credits; UC: ACC202, ACC205 or HOS202; MKT113 or MKT105; ENG200 and completion of 90 credits Course Description Business School Capstone Course. This interdisciplinary approach to the study of the process of strategic management includes strategic analysis planning, implementation, evaluation and contro l from the perspective of top management in profit -making U.S. and international corporations, and public and non - profit organizations. Text and case studies are used extensively. Writing and team intensive course. Experience with Microsoft Office or equi valent is required. Senior standing or permission of instructor. Course Outcomes  Demonstrate business communication skills and etiquette for constructing personal and professional reflections in a variety of business environments  Analyze strategic problem -solving skills for enhancing business success  Analyze the use of quantitative and qualitative tools for informing strategic decision -making  Assess ethical, legal, and social challenges for suggesting improvement and enhancement strategies  Assess p eer -to-peer and peer -to-leader collaboration for improving performance and decision making  Analyze global business markets for informing future business expansion choices  Analyze entrepreneurial and innovative approaches for solving authentic business problems Undergraduate Business Core Competencies 1. Communication: Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and other forms of communication 2. Informational Technology: Students will master information technology principles and contemporary information technology applications and will be able to apply information technology to the greatest advantage in the many aspects of an organization’s operations 3. Problem Solving: Students will develop the skills to identify pro blems quickly, analyze them reasonably, and find solutions creatively 4. Teamwork: Students will develop a broad range of interpersonal skills in order to function effectively as a participant in team and group situations P a g e | 2 S y l l a b u s L a s t U p d a t e d 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 7 5. Analytical Skills: Students will appr opriately use and apply quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, data, applied mathematical and statistical techniques, and decision sciences whenever possible to attain organizational objectives 6. Global Orientation: Students will attain a multidis ciplinary global perspective in order to understand others and make more effective international business decisions 7. Legal and Ethical Practices: Students will realize the legal and ethical considerations and implications of personal, social, business, and international business behavior and activities 8. Research: Students will be able to conduct primary and secondary research and apply the results for informed decision making 9. Strategic Approach: Students will be able to think and plan strategically in making business decisions 10. Leadership: Students will be able to function effectively as a team and organization leader Required Materials Using your learning resources is critical to your success in this course. Please purchase directly through SNHU’s online book store, MBS Direct , rather than any other vendor. Purchasing directly from the bookstore ensures that you will obtain the correct materials and that the Help Desk, your advisor, and the instructor can provide you with support if you have problems. Capsim Foundation Students will purchase access to the Capsim Foundation business simulation and participate in eight competitive rounds in the simulation. Capsim Foundations / Comp -Xm (Custom Package) Management Simulation, Inc. MBS Direct SKU #: 1511692 Instructor Availability and Response Time Your class interaction with the instructor and your classmates will take place in Blackboard on a regular, ongoing basis. Your instructor will be actively enga ged within the course throughout the week. You will normally communicate with your instructor in the weekly discussions or the General Questions forum in Blackboard so that your questions and the instructor’s answers benefit the entire class. You should fe el free, however, to communicate with your instructor via SNHU email at any time, particularly when you want to discuss something of a personal or sensitive nature. Your instructor will generally provide a response within 24 hours. P a g e | 3 S y l l a b u s L a s t U p d a t e d 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 7 Grade Distribution Assignment Category Number of Graded Items Point Value per Item Total Points Capsim Introductory Lesson and Quiz Rehearsal Tutorial and Quiz Practice Round 1 Practice Round 2 Competitive Round Participation Discussions Comp XM Final Project Midway Company Performance Summary Final Company Performance Summary 1 1 1 1 8 6 1 1 1 15 100 100 600 110 90 100 700 Total Course Points: 1,000 This course may also contain practice activities. The purpose of these non -graded activities is to assist you in mastering the learning outcomes in the graded activity items listed above. University Grading System : Unde rgraduate *Please refer to the policy page for information on the incomplete grade process. Total Points: 1,000 Grade Numerical Equivalent Points Lower Upper A 93-100 4 930 1000 A- 90-92 3.67 900 929 B+ 87-89 3.33 870 899 B 83-86 3 830 869 B- 80-82 2.67 800 829 C+ 77-79 2.33 770 799 C 73-76 2 730 769 C- 70-72 1.67 700 729 D+ 67-69 1.33 670 699 D 60-66 1 600 669 F 0-59 0 0 599 I Incom plete IF Incom plete/Failure* IP In Progres s (pas t end of term ) W Withdrawn Points Equivalent P a g e | 4 S y l l a b u s L a s t U p d a t e d 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 7 Grading Guides Specific activity directions, grading guides, posting requirements, and additional deadlines can be found in the Course Information area in the Assignment Guidelines and Rubrics folder. Weekly Assignment Schedule The Learning Modules area in Blackboard c ontains one module folder for each week of the course. All reading and assignment information can be found in the folders. Assignments and discussion board posts during the first week of each term are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern T ime. Assignments and discuss ion posts for the remainder of the term are due by 11:59 p.m. of the student’s local time zone. In addition to the textbook readings that are listed, there may be additional required resources within each module in Blackboard. Module Topics and Assignment s 1 Capsim Orientation 1-1 Discussion: Getting Started 1-2 Top Five Questions About OL 421 1-3 Interactive Roll -Over Document Review 1-4 Introductory Lesson Video and Quiz in Capsim 1-5 Rehearsal Tutorial and Quiz in Capsim 1-6 Practice Rounds 1 and 2 1-7 Final Project Review 2 Decision -Making Strategies Based on Forecasting 2-1 Discussion: Strategy 2-2 Decision Tips Document Review 2-3 Capsim Competitive Round 1 3 Situational Analysis/Awareness 3-1 Discussion: Debrief Round 1 3-2 Capsim Competitive Rounds 2 and 3 4 Rationalizing Strategies for Capacity 4-1 Discussion: Debrief Rounds 2 and 3 4-2 Capsim Competitive Round 4 5 Strategic Process 5-1 Midway Company Performance Summary (PowerPoint) 5-2 Midway Company Performance Summary Peer Review 5-3 Capsim Competitive Rounds 5 and 6 6 Creating Wealth 6-1 Discussion: Debrief Rounds 4, 5, and 6 6-2 Capsim Competitive Rounds 7 and 8 7 The Stakeholders 7-1 Final Project: Final Company Performance Summary 8 Comp -XM and Reflection 8-1 Comp -XM 8-2 Discussion: Reflection P a g e | 5 S y l l a b u s L a s t U p d a t e d 5 / 3 0 / 2 0 1 7 Attendance Policy Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion to Blackboard during the first week of class. 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