2. Introduction to MNGT4800: Strategic Management Dr. Shook

3. I am taking this class because it is a required course.

5. I am taking this course because it will change my life!

6. Agenda u What’s up with this course? u Getting acquainted

7. u FORGET what you have heard about this class u IGNORE what is going on in other sections

8. What’s up with this course? u Benefits u Requirements

9. Benefits u Sharpened abilities to think strategically u Understanding of frameworks to analyze an organizations’ external and internal environments

10. Benefits (continued) u Increased capacity to identify strategic issues and alternatives u Experience in formulating and implementing strategic plans u Integrated knowledge

11. How are we going to get these benefits? u Text Readings and Lectures

12. How are we going to get these benefits? Case Analyses

13. How are we going to get these benefits? Simulation

14. Course Website u www.business.auburn.edu/~shookcl

15. Highlights from Syllabus u Prerequisites u FINC 3610 u MNGT 3100 u MKT 3310 u Download prereq form, sign and return to lab instructor

16. Contact Details u 445 Lowder u Monday and Wednesday, 1 – 2 p.m. u 844-6516 u shookcl@auburn.edu

17. Highlights from Syllabus u Required Texts u Strategic Management: Text and Cases 2 nd edition, Dess, Lumpkin and Eisner, 2006. u Registration in Capstone Business Simulation

18. Highlights from Syllabus u Grade Components u Exams 65% u In class Simulation Exam 5% u Two midterms and one final – 20% each u Simulation Performance 15% u Simulation Shareholders’ Report and Meeting 10% u Quizzes 5% u Case Presentation 5%

19. Highlights from Syllabus u Simulation Performance and Shareholders’ Report and Meeting are adjusted by peer evaluations u Grades * Multiplier u Multiplier = Individual’s averaged evaluation/ average peer evaluation across group \ u If you fail to complete the peer evaluation by 8 a.m. on 12/7/05, your peer evals will be adjusted downwards 50%.

20. Highlights from Syllabus u Policy Regarding Unannounced Quizzes and Class Attendance u Quizzes can not be made up u Missed Exams will receive a zero unless: u Absence Approved in ADVANCE - Tiger Cub Excuses only! u Legitimate Emergency u Contact me ASAP u Prior Approval was not possible. u Makeup exams may be essay.

21. Highlights from Syllabus u Students with Disabilities u See me during office hours (or make an appointment) with Accommodations Memo u If you need an Accommodations Memo, contact Program for Students with Disabilities

22. Highlights from Syllabus u Course Policies u Failure to correctly complete the scantron, will result in half credit u Final Grades u 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% Scale u I do NOT round! u Professor reserves right to alter schedule u Grades may be contested only within 5 days of posting.

23. Highlights from Syllabus u Course Policies (cont’d) u Groups may fire member as disciplinary measure. Fired members must complete requirements individually. u Lab Instructors may answer only technical questions. They may not give advice.

24. Highlights from Syllabus u Course Outline u Key Due Dates

25. Who is Dr. Shook?

26. Education u Ph.D. – Strategic Management, LSU - 1997 u MBA – Ole Miss u BSBA, Accounting – University of Northern Colorado u CPA – State of Colorado

27. Who is Dr. Shook? u Previous Teaching Experience u University of Texas, Arlington u ESCEM – Poitiers, France u ESC-Pau, France u Northern Illinois University u Previous Work Experience u 2 Regional CPA firms – Colorado u Federal Reserve Bank

28. Dr. Shook in January 2006

29. Who is Dr. Shook? u Personal u Spouse – Linda (29), U of A u Daughters - Meridith (15) & Caroline (13) u Pets – 2 dogs and 1 cat u Hobbies u International Travel u Running u Antiques u French

30. Who is Dr. Shook? u Pet Peeves u Discourteous Behavior in Class u Cell phones in class u Reading paper in class u Conversations in class u Lack of Personal Responsibility u Your goal this semester should be to avoid being added to my portfolio of SSS.

31. Who are You? Stand up if you are:

32. Who are You? u From: u Another country than the USA u Another State u Birmingham u North Alabama u South Alabama

33. Who are You? u Student Athlete

34. Who are You? u Greek System

35. Who are You? u Band

36. Who are You? u Work

37. Who are You? Have no life