Course Website: https://ctools.umich.edu/

We achieve our learning goals by introducing you to conceptual models and frameworks,focusing on those that are relevant and useful in today’s business environment. We applythese models and frameworks to cases about real organizational problems and managerialsituations. We have carefully chosen timeless cases that illustrate both importantconceptual models and the common problems managers encounter throughout their careers.The cases provide you with the opportunity to (a) apply conceptual models to makedecisions, (b) develop courses of action, and (c) evaluate their consequences. We will alsohave simulations and exercises to allow you to experience the concepts and dynamicsarticulated in our learning goals.You can put to immediate use the concepts, models, case experiences, and skills you acquirein MO503. You can use the tools from our course to diagnose the organizational issues inthe processes you analyze for MAP, as well as to understand and thrive in the organizationyou work for this summer. You will find that MO503 will be useful throughout your careerbecause the problems we study are the enduring issues every manager must address.2. Daily Class AssignmentsThe specific assignments for the course sessions are described on the following pages. Toensure a high quality learning experience, it is critical that you prepare thoroughly beforeeach class meeting. Read the assigned materials, draw from your organizational and lifeexperiences, and address the specific questions listed on the assignment sheet. Classroomtime will be devoted to extensions, connections, and discussions of prepared materials, andto problem diagnosis and action planning for the assigned case/exercise. You will get themost from each class by participating actively in class discussions each day. Contributionsfrom everyone are critical to the success of the course and to the shared learningexperience.3. Reading MaterialsThere is no textbook for this course. All assigned materials are included in the course packetand on the Ctools site. During the course, we provide additional materials online in additionto links to web sites, to enrich our in-class discussion and your learning experience.4. EvaluationYour course grade is based on four components:1. Midterm caseanalysis2. LEA- LearningExtension & ApplicationIndividualassignmentDue 4pm, Wednesday November 15 th 35%Team assignment Due in class (date to be assigned) 10%3. Final case analysis IndividualassignmentDue 4pm, Thursday December 14th 35%4. Class participation IndividualcontributionSee the Section below on ‘Criteria forEvaluation of Class Participation’20%