John Taylor - Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Professor: John Taylor

Department: Marketing

College: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MKT457
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Logistics is a pretty dry subject. Taylor is a great professor, and is known around the country for his logistics skills.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MKT457
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAYLOR IS AMAZING! THIS MAN IS SUPER SMART AND KNOWS HIS STUFF. HE ALSO HAS GREAT CONNECTIONS TO LAND STUDENTS JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS. REALLY CARES ABOUT STUDENTS AND MAKING GVSU KNEW IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN WORLD.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MKT354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The renowned Dr. John C Taylor is a great professor. He is very personable and friendly. Go to class, participate and he will like you. Gives good study guides, you just have to memorize them and you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MKT354
• 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:

logistics majors will find this class interesting. pay attention everyday because everything is important. The study guides are way too long, but they will help. not too hard if you actually like the subject. great professor, take his advice, he really wants to help, lots of experience, and good connections. If you pay attention don't buy the book.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MKT354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but don't take this class unless logistics is your major. I found the class to be really difficult. He teaches for the logistics majors and if you're not one, it's very tough. Really boring material. Only 3 tests, but there is a huge 20 page paper. Don't take unless you have to.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SWS350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HATED IT!!! I'm a fairly nice person however I expect my prof to speak on the subject at hand. I don't care about going Division 1...I just want to learn about marketing from 6pm-8:50pm. He knows the subject but expects his students to be experts. AVOID if you want a clear understanding and not listing word for word what he's talking about.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MKT350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MKT350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not a very good prof. will drag on and on in lecture going off topic making you lost. 70 percent of the class is based on two tests, which are hard. The mulitple choice sections are fairly easy, but his essays he expects you to remember word for word what he told you or what the book told you. Expects way to much from students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taylor is cool. Once you get a hang of what he expects his class is easy. Most people bombed the first exam b/c Taylor wants answers word for word off the powerpoint. Don't change any wording! Papers are easy. Attendance is easy points. I got an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taylor knows his stuff and he knows how to teach. He is a great guy, who loves his students and his subject. He is willing to do anything to help anyone. I highly reccommend him to anyone. Only 2 short papers (nothing hard at all).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MKT350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Likes to throw a football in class. Really knows his college sports and his MKT. Really good guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures, not too profound, but hey, it's marketing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guys is a sitckler on vocab, dates, and definitions. I agree that the class is mostly common sense and we barely used the book at all; just print off the slides and bring them to class. I took it in the summer so there was only one papaer to write, and all exams were in blue books.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, very laid back. Lectures become pretty monotonous sometimes. Lots of common sense. Don't buy the book! I never used it, just print off his powerpoint lectures and you've got everything you need!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MKT350SWS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was mostly common sense. It would have been a breeze if it were non SWS. Taylor is funny and really great when he isn't lecturing, but c'mon none of this stuff is very exciting. He loves logistics, and if you participate, he definately grades you up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MKT651
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has a 20 page syllabus--No I am not kidding. His test are basically tell me everything you know about marketing. The only good thing is that you are not penalized if you answer incorrectly you get points for each correct answer. The first few lectures are the same. The group project is difficult.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MKT651
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof is excited about subject although the lectures are long and cover a lot of material. Grades fairly despite very long essay exams. Group project was demanding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MKT350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures very long and boring...gives too many exaples instead of summing things up...gives long essay exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MKT653
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Taylor is excited about the topic. He is extremely knowledgeable. If you want to learn about supply chain...he is the guy to take. NOTE: exams are three hour essay (that take three hours) and the group work project is involved.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MKT354
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the most boring classes I've had at GVSU. But I'm not sure it's all his fault..the material is terrible! No need to listen or study, common sense will earn you an A.