Pol Herrmann - Iowa State University

Professor: Pol Herrmann

Department: Business

College: Iowa State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MGMT583
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not clear about some assignments and grading. Thankfully the syllabus was modified during the semester. Discussions in class are helpful but he might get defensive sometimes which leads to stressful somewhat atmosphere.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MGMT583
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

MGMT 583 is one of the best class I've ever taken at Iowa State University. The class discussion was really helpful, brought me a lot of thoughts and learnings about innovation. It may have lots of assignments and exams, but it's worth make an investment.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Very into what he teaches and super helpful. Expect to read and participate. Participation is a lot of the class. Tests are all straight from book. Need to attend class for 20% of your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pol honestly saved my semester. He is a really understanding guy and will try to help you in anyway that he can if you go in and talk to him. Overall he made the class very interesting, although at times it was hard to understand him due to his accent.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MGMT583
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very nice professor, and very helpful. There may be lot of assignments and test, but the subject is overall very interesting

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MGMT583
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Weekly tests, text book is your life line. no essay type questions. group work is important. Makes you work for that grade. also you learn a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall good teacher--would definitely recommend. He makes the lectures and cases pretty interesting. Tests are really easy if you read the book. Class participation is a must! There are several smaller group assignments and one group paperpresentation, but they aren't too bad.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pol is a good guy who teaches the class well. He's from Ecuador and his accent is still thick, but his English is great. Exams are straight from book and video cases aren't too bad. Participation is a must. Would definitely recommend this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• 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:

Pol was a wonderful teacher. His English can be a little hard to understand since he is from South America but he does care about his students. He also makes very funny comments and has a dry sense of humor. One of my favorites in the College of Business.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pol can be pretty funny. The class can be interesting as well. The tests are easy so long as you use your book to study. Questions will come straight from the book. The kicker is the final group project. The project is very difficult and complex. Coordinating with group members only adds to the difficulty, so work on it as soon as possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IB402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult, avoid his classes if possible

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you show up for class you'll do fine.Make sure you attend on participation days at least! Exams are all based from slides/textbook. Make sure you work on the final project throughout the semester rather than waiting until the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• 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:

Class is hard to go to as he just reads the slides. Quizzes on case days. Tests mainly over power points. Test were long, but pretty easy. Great class! Group project, but it is easy and he grades pretty fairly as well

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• 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:

I found it really hard to go to class, and often skipped. His lectures really aren't that great...the extra stuff he talks about isn't on the exams; he takes his questions straight from the test bank from his book. The only reason to go is to take the quizzes, and he doesn't always announce when he's going to give them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MGMT478
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, goes directly to the point, very entertaining, shows videos, has dry humour, very helpful, has real world experience

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MGMT478
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever had at ISU, serious but approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable. HJelps you preparing for tests in class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGMT478
• 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:

The lectures are an absolute joke. Unless there is a quiz that day, don't bother showing up, you will be asleep within the first 5 minutes. Utilize the online quizzes offered through the book. 50% of test question are pulled from the same test bank that the quiz questions came from.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGMT414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If it wasn't for the extra credit attendance points, I would never attend class. Class is oftentimes incredibly pointless and boring and will not help you do well on the exams. You might be better off just reading on your own.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MKT509
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked this class. K-P tables were hard, but ask him for help and he'll give you feedback. Tough on class discussion--read cases, participate, and you'll do fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MNGT401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors that I had. He really likes class participation. If you participate you should never get worse than a C+.