John Hodge - Grand Valley State University

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John Hodge - Grand Valley State University

Professor: John Hodge

Department: Management

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Confusing, gave us his own definitions ( which you have to write exactly what he says on exams to get credit) and half the time is wrong with what everyone else the concept is. Also will not answer your questions and will interupt you when you are asking a question

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

NOPE. Do yourself a big ol' favorite and get out of his class while you can. Even though he's relatively easy, dealing with him every week isn't worth it. He is incredibly passive aggressive and argues with students if they don't agree with something or asks a question. Buying the book is also useless because he only teaches his opinion anyways.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This class with John Hodge is so unbearable. I honestly thing this is the worst class I have taken in my time at Grand Valley. I don't think I learned anything at all except for random ideas that popped into his head.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MGMT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you wish to learn the subject of Management then do no take this course with Professor Hodge. It's a painful class to sit through and all he does is bash the book and the author. You will learn Professor Hodge's version of Management and nothing else. However as long as you attend class and write down what he says you should get an easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MGT340
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Hodge was the most confusing I have ever had. He would go over the book just to tell us it was all wrong. If you don't write word for word what he lectured in class on the exams, he will mark it down. Has many sayings he repeats over and over again like "Come on guys", "Do you hear what I'm saying"

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MGMT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The 331 6-9 never went the full time, all the grade comes down to is, three exams and one 12 page paper, wants to help students however can become very annoying with his repetitive statements and confusing lecturing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hodge is a very interesting man. He is kind of funny but his lectures are boring. He is very specific about what he wants for your test which is nice but when it came to my SWS paper it had to be exactly how he wanted it which was frustrating. If you don't care about actually learning, then take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is my fifth year at GVSU and I am disappointed with John. If you want to learn management take someone else. John teaches it with his opinion and not what the book says. He grades harshly on the research paper. I visited his office hours, did what he told me to do, and still got a B- on the first attempt. You can redo paper for a second grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Hodge is difficult to explain. If you are content with learning nothing about management, but would like a GPA boost, I recommend him. If you aren't one for sitting in class watching him recite his opinion on the textbook terms day after day after day, another professor might suit you better. I took this class for the near-free A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Not the most enjoyable can become annoying put he gets his point across and you do learn. His test are easy he tells you exactly what to write down( exactly what he says in class not what is in the book!)

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

SERIOUSLY. DON'T TAKE HODGE. Or, take him, if you want to hear the same stupid stories, "witticisms," and phrases LITERALLY EVERY CLASS. "Please!" x24. "Am I making sense?" x6. "Are you hearing me man?" x4. "I'm serious!" x12 You will hear these phrases on repeat until you are so sick of hearing the man talk that you knock yourself unconcious.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Take this review to heart. He is horrible in the sense that he will not teach you about management at all. He gives you every answer for the test so I guess its fairly easy, however, he is a wack-job. Very tough grader on the paper. STAY AWAY FROM HIM AS A PROF. He only teaches what he believes and nothing about management at all. Again, STAY. AWAY

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hodge is an interesting guy. He says "i hope you hear me" and "i'm very serious" a ton and attendance is mandatory so he'll walk around with a sign in sheet. The exams aren't too bad and he'll tell you exactly what's on there as long as you go to class. The research paper is a bit tougher but he lets you re-do it. Just participate and you'll do Ok

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hodge is a good guy. Need to know a lot of specifics for the exams (all written). Go to class, say hi to him, talk every once and a while. TAKE NOTES. He tells you whats on the exams. Tough grader on the research paper (have a chance to re-do it). Don't take certain comments too personal. Overall he's entertaining in class, just expects a lot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is bad - But not THAT bad. Go to class, sit in the front and make sure he remembers your name. One 15-page research paper, three exams that are all essay. He can be annoying but if he can remember your name and your face, you'll do well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Hodge is great. Seems a little crazy at first but he is so knowledgable and loves helping students. Stresses student participation strongly. Overall good class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MGT355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's actually good. Class is entertaining and he's funny and knows his stuff. He's quirky (like most professors), but other than that I don't get what all the fuss is about.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MGT355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hodge got in a lawsuit against GVSU...and they settled. Part of the settlement was that he could still teach. That's the only reason I believe he's still around, because he's an embarrassment to the educating profession. I've lost all faith in GVSU after having this man as a professor...he's an absolute disgrace.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst Prof in my 4 years at GV. Only way to get an A is to continually kiss up to him and stroke his ego.Tests don't really contribute to final grade, and are more determined on whatever he wants. Very frustrating class.I am shocked and embarrassed that GV has allowed him to teach more than 1 semester let alone for over 20 years.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MGT331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

IGNORE OTHER POSTS - he's not bad. Attend class, participate (nod your head), speak up, and you'll do well. A lot of my fellow GVSU students are whining, but the material is there if you take ownership of your learning. Hodge supplements the book material well, so you can come out with a good understanding if you put in the work!

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