1. Intro to “HBO” Roots in 1950’s management failures Introduce social science knowledge to business Draw from psychology, sociology, economics, biology, ethics, statistics and researh methods Focus on the “Human side of enterprise”

2. Course Requirements Possess “COB” computer notebook Acquire, read assigned textbook Show up, listen actively, take notes Complete 3 exams Read book about human experience at work, write book review Note class “latest scoop” web page: Mgmt 480 Spring 2011 HBO The Latest Scoop.htm

3. What kind of books? Working by Studs Terkel Nickeled and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

4. Basis of Knowledge in HBO In any discipline, the methods for establishing knowledge are key In HBO, 3 common methods found –Logic, and math modeling –Case analysis –Systematic empirical research –Of the 3, the last – systematic, empirical research – provides the better information

5. Systematic empirical research Level of analysis – from atoms to universes Ecological fallacy Role of “As if” modeling Samples/Measures/Replication –Representative –Valid, independent of method –Independent verification

6. “Good theory” TAPS –Testable –Accurate –Predictive –Simple

7. McShane/VonGlinow’s 5 anchors Multidisciplinary Systematic research Contingency modeling Multiple levels of analysis Open systems approach

8. What to do – short run Get access to textbook Read Chapters 1, 2, 3 Send e-mail to Prof. Miller from your mnsu account – put Mgmt 480 in subject line Come to class