Dr. Anupam Jaju
Enterprise Hall, Rm 138
703 993 1786, ajaju@gmu.edu

EXAMS / TEST POLICIES

The underlying idea behind administering the tests is not only to evaluate your learning and understanding of the subject but also to make you aware of the important themes in relating to the topic.

The format of Tests and exams will be discussed in class and will comprise of a combination of multiple choice, and short-answer type questions. You will be responsible for understanding and keeping a track of whatever is covered in class, lectures, notes, handouts, class/webct discussions etc. The tests will cover all assigned materials including textbook and other assigned readings, lectures, case discussions, guest speakers, videos etc. No study outline would be given for any of the tests.

In order to help me uphold the integrity of university's honor code, I request that you to bring your student/photo ID for every exam. You may be disqualified to take the exam without it.

Tests / Exams will be conducted at the scheduled date and time as indicated in the class schedule. Make-up exams will be given ONLY for extreme emergencies. Please contact SOM student services with appropriate documentation relating to your emergency. I will schedule a make-up exam only upon presentation of appropriate documents AND after your emergency has been vetted by the student services.

Arriving at the test venue 15 minutes after the test has started will automatically disqualify you from taking that test/exam.

You will not be allowed to leave the room during the duration of test/exam. All restroom breaks should be taken before or after the test.

Calculators are permitted for use during the tests. Cellphones, pages, laptops are not allowed and should be switched off before entering the room. Cellphones may NOT be used as calculators.

- Tests/Exams comprise of a combination of MCQs and short-answer questions.

- Please bring the following for each test/exam:

  • Scantron Sheets
  • Pencil / Eraser / Sharpner
  • Calculator
  • Student ID

- All exams/tests are closed-book exams.

- Pagers, Cellphones, laptops are not allowed and should be switched off before entering the room.

 

To facilitate your preparation for the test, here are some Do's and Don'ts

DO's:

  • Use Lecture notes as outlines for all the concepts in the book. e.g. Pick out each concept and try relating it to an example that we discussed in the class. It is imperative for you to be present during our class meetings and take notes.
  • Read the text carefully and very comprehensively.
  • Study in groups/teams - it helps you cover content more effectively.
  • Underline and remember all the key words in the definitions
  • You should be comfortable with identifying the concept if a real world example is cited.
  • You should be familiar with the various processes e.g. Marketing Strategic planning etc.
  • I have found that reading the highlights section in the textbook helps understand the material better. You might consider reading these sections during the semester as we cover each topic.
  • Sleep well before the test - you'd be surprised how well you can do on your test with a full-night's sleep.

PLEASE NOTE: Your tests and exams will also contain questions relating to the CONTENTS OF THE SYLLABUS, THIS COURSE WEBSITE and WEBCT.

 

Don'ts

  • Need not memorize the definitions.
  • While reading the book, you would come across a lot of data (e.g. demographic, financial etc.) you do not have to memorize these data values.
  • Need not remember the name of a particular video or the date that we saw it. However, the test might have a question where you have to identify a concept that was related to a video case.
  • Read the Highlight boxes of the textbook for better understanding of the concept, However you will not be responsible for the specific content of that "highlight".
  • Do not memorize the data from any quantitative analysis exercise we did in class. Understand the concept underlying the analysis.
  

CONTACT EMAIL: ajaju@gmu.edu