SYLLABUS

MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
MGMT 3201-02(CRN]30324)
(SPRINGSEMESTER 2018)
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
School of Business
Department of Management

Instructor name: Dr. Samir Youssef

Office number: Jameel 2015
Office hours: MT 1:00-2:00 pm. ( other times by appointment )
Telephone number: 2615-3281
Class Time &Room 11:30-12:45 p.m. Jameel CP09
e-mail address: syoussef@aucegypt.edu
Course Prerequisites none

Vision of the School of Business

To be the leading knowledge hub with Arab regional relevance and global influence.

Mission of the School of Business

The School of Business provides a stimulating learning environment that develops

entrepreneurial and responsible global leaders and professionals.

Mission of the Department of Management

Our mission is to develop business leaders who are dedicated to the betterment of society by
providing a high quality business education to top caliber students from all segments of the
Egyptian society as well as from other countries while focusing on continuous improvement and
a commitment to excellence in learning, intellectual contributions and service.

In support of this mission the department:

 Provides a high quality contemporary-style business education that blends a global
perspective with national cultures and is relevant to the business needs of Egypt and the
region.
 Provides programs that encourage the development of an entrepreneurial spirit that
emphasizes creativity, innovation, individual initiative and teamwork
 Provides a learning environment that fosters faculty/student communication and promotes
lifelong learning and career development
 Encourages faculty development activities that improve teaching, maintain competence and
that keep faculty current with ideas and concepts in their field.
 Seeks to develop a portfolio of intellectual contributions to learning and pedagogy, to
practice, and to the theory and knowledge base of the disciplines.
AUC School of Business is a Triple Crowned Business School

AUC School of Business is recognized as the top private business school in Egypt, as well as
being the first in the Arab region and third in Africa to receive triple-crown accreditation from
the European Quality Improvement System1 (EQUIS), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and
the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business2 (AACSB). The school is among less
than 1 percent of the 14,000 business schools worldwide to achieve triple-crown accreditation.

Course Outline and Course Objectives

The course aims at acquainting the student with the fundamentals of the managerial process with
a focus on planning, organizing, leading, controlling, communication, motivation, and team
building. It also aims at developing an understanding of how organizations are managed; that is,
what tasks managers must perform to keep the organization running both effectively and
efficiently, how managers accomplish these tasks and how they apply their skills and knowledge
to meet the organizational objectives. In addition, the course emphasizes the environmental
constraints imposed on the Egyptian manager and attempts to explore ways of applying the
principles of management in Egyptian enterprises.

Coverage of Undergraduate Learning Goals

In addition to the specific objectives of the course, the material and activities have been selected to aid
students in their progress toward achieving the following departmental learning goals:
Learning Goal Level of Coverage
Communication: Each student will demonstrate
1. 4
effective written and oral communication skills.
Readiness to the Market: Each student will be
2. able to apply his/her academic education into a 3
professional career.
Responsible Citizens: Each student will
demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of business
3. in society and act on their personal values with 3
responsibility.

Regional Awareness: Each student will be able to

distinguish regional differences in the business
4. community with a special focus on the unique 2
Egyptian environment.

Integrating Business Disciplines: Each student

5. will be able to describe the functional areas of 2
business as well as the internal and external

1
https://www.efmd.org/accreditation-main/equis/accredited-schools
2
http://www.aacsb.edu/en/accreditation/accredited-members/global-listing.aspx
 environments and be able to integrate this
knowledge when assessing business situations.

Entrepreneurship: Each student will be able to

identify an entrepreneurial business opportunity
6. and will be aware of the importance of 2
entrepreneurship for economic development and
the development of a business plan.

2= covered to a limited extent

3= covered to some extent
4=covered to a large extent

Teaching Method:
1. Lectures.
2. Discussion of issues and current affairs.
3. Case analysis.
4. Project.

Course Guidelines:
1. Students are to read the assigned chapter or readings beforehand in order to enrich the class
discussion.
2. Maximum class participation is expected and encouraged.
3. Project and assignments are group and individual work.
4. It is possible that this outline will undergo slight changes at the beginning of the semester .If
this happens the new outline will be posted on blackboard
5. Internal group assessment may apply

Text

 Robbins S,. Coulter, M., Sidani Y. & Jamali D. Management. (Arab World Edition).
England: Pearson Education Limited, 2nd Edition,2015.
Grading System(Minor Changes Can Take Place):

A = 93+%
A- = 90-92%
Mid-Term I 20% B+ = 87-89%
Mid-Term II 25% B = 84-89%
Final 25% B- = 80-83%
Assignments 25% C+ = 77-79%
C = 74-76%
Attendance * 5% C- = 70-73%
D+ = 65-69%
D = 60-64%
Total 100% F = Less than 60%

* This includes punctuality and attentiveness

Attendance
Students are expected to attend class and to be very punctual. Students may not normally receive
credit for a course if more than three weeks of classes are missed. Missing exams without an
official excuse will involve a penalty
For a complete explanation of AUC’s attendance policy, please refer to the University
Website.

The University Academic Integrity Policy

All students are expected to agree to and comply with the University Academic Integrity Policy
which states
"Academic integrity is a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five
fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. From
these values flow principles of behavior that enable academic communities to
translate ideals into action."
For detailed information about the University Academic Integrity Policy please
refer to the University Website.

Schedule and Topics to be Covered

 Dates Topic Chapter
Feb 1 Course Outline

5,8 Introd. To Mgmt. &Org. Chapter 1

12,15 Organizational Culture & the Environment Chapter 3

19,22 Managers as Decision Makers Chapter 6

26,March 1 Foundations of Planning Chapter 7
5 Review

8 1st Exam Chapters 1,3,6

12,15 Organizational Structure & Design Chapter 9
19,22 Managing Teams Chapter 11
26 Review ,Progress Reports
26 2nd Exam Chapters 7,9,11 Chapter 15

April 1-9 Spring Holiday

April 12-16 Motivating Employees Chapter 15
19,22 Managers As Leaders Chapter 16
26,29 Introduction to Controlling Chapter 17
May 3,7,10 Presentations
May 14 Review
3rd Exam Chapters 15,16,17
*Minor Changes Can Take Place