MGT6600 Week 5 Dr Ridhwan Fontaine 2015

Objectives of This Course This course has three key objectives, 1.To explain the Islamic perspective to management 2.To explain the positive OB perspective to management 3.To explain the basic functions of managements

Our Topics 1. Introduction– the purpose of life 2. Introduction – Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset. 3. Psychological Capital. 4. SMART goals 5. Process goals and time management 6. Problem solving – DULD – Root causes, Symptoms and Mental models Mid-Semester Exam – Learning from the project Planning – Backward Thinking and Scenario planning Organizing – Mapping a process Leading – Focusing on the mission and rahma to others Controlling – Learning and Teaching Others Review

A students BC Less than C Explain (40%) Know the facts and can explain them clearly and concisely. Explanations can distinguish between other concepts and other theories. Explain the Islamic perspective. Application (25%) Provide relevant examples. The examples are not the same as the one given in class. Analysis (25%) Explain both sides of an argument. Their logic follows the DULD pattern. Synthesis (10%) See OB holistically. They bring relevant points from other chapters and other sources. Creativity.

Assessment Class Project – 20% Unity Project – 15% Class Participation – 10% Mid-semester - 15% Final Exam – 40%

The Unity Project Update

The Brain is a Muscle

One Brain – Two Minds

Psychological Capital – H.E.R.O

Key Constructs Hope – will power and way power (understand the process) Efficacy – based on the work of Albert Bandura Start with small projects – develop efficacy Do bigger projects Learn by observing others Resilience – Growth mindset – every difficulty is an opportunity to strengthen yourself Optimism – every problem is temporary and has a limited impact