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
Planning
Growth Mindset
PSYCAP
Clear Purpose of
life
Organizing
SMART Goals
Leading
Process Goals
Controlling
Time
management
DULD
A students
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 Provide relevant examples. The examples are not
(25%)
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.
B
Less
C
than C
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
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