Kenneth L. Shropshire

Past Courses

• LGST101 - LAW AND SOCIAL VALUES

  This course presents law as an evolving social institution, with special emphasis on the legal regulation of business in the context of social values. It considers basic concepts of law and legal process, in the U.S. and other legal systems, and introduces the fundamentals of rigorous legal analysis. An in-depth examination of contract law is included.

• LGST204 - REAL ESTATE LAW

  See Real Estate, REAL 204

• LGST206 - NEGOTIATIONS

  This course examines the art and science of negotiation, with additional emphasis on conflict resolution. Students will engage in a number of simulated negotiations ranging from simple one-issue transactions to multi-party joint ventures. Through these exercises and associated readings, students explore the basic theoretical models of bargaining and have an opportunity to test and improve their negotiation skills.

• LGST207 - SPORTS BUSINESS MGMT

  This course examines various business disciplines as they apply to the sports industry. The course provides the student with an overview of the business of the intercollegiate, Olympic and professional sports enterprises. In addition, the course investigates the business related issues encountered by managers of sports organizations and covers how business principles can be applied to effectively address these issues.

• LGST218 - DIVERSITY & THE LAW

  The goal of this course is to study the role the law has played, and continues to play, in addressing the problems of racial discrimination in the United States. Contemporary issues such as racial profiling, affirmative action, and diversity will all be covered in their social and legal context. The basis for discussion will be assigned texts, articles, editorials and cases. In addition, interactive videos will also be used to aid class discussion. Course requirements will include a term paper and class case presentations.

• LGST228 - SPORTS LAW

  This course focuses on the areas of association, contract, constitutional, labor, antitrust, and agency law as they apply to the sports industry. This course exposes the student to many of the legal issues facing stakeholders in sport organizations. Special attention is given to the regulation of professional sports leagues promoting competitive balance, as well as antitrust law and labor-management relations dealing with the organization structure of sports leagues. The course also takes an inside look at previous and newly formed collective bargaining agreements and the use of Salary Cap or lack thereof in professional sports leagues. The development of effective communication skills will be emphasized through class presentations, written assignments, and quizzes; leadership and interpersonal communications will be cultivated through small group projects and meetings, and critical thinking and problem solving skills will be fostered through the careful study of case law impacting the sports industry in a variety of facets.

• LGST299 - SEMINAR IN LAW & SOCIETY

  A study of the nature, functions, and limits of law as an agency of societal policy. Each semester an area of substantive law is studied for the purpose of examining the relationship between legal norms developed and developing in the area and societal problems and needs.

• LGST804 - REAL ESTATE LAW

  See Real Estate, REAL 804

• LGST806 - NEGOTIATIONS

  This course examines the art and science of negotiation, with additional emphasis on conflict resolution. Students will engage in a number of simulated negotiations ranging from simple one-issue transactions to multi-party joint ventures. Through these exercises and associated readings, students explore the basic theoretical models of bargaining and have an opportunity to test and improve their negotiation skills. Cross-listed with MGMT 691/OPIM 691. Format: Lecture, class discussion, simulation/role play, and video demonstrations. Materials: Textbook and course pack.

• LGST809 - SPORTS BUSINESS MGMT

  This course examines various business disciplines as they apply to the sports industry. The course provides the student with an overview of the business of the intercollegiate, Olympic and professional sports enterprises. In addition, the course investigates the business related issues encountered by managers of sports organizations and covers how business principles can be applied to effectively address these issues. This course is crosslisted with MGMT815.

• MGMT291 - NEGOTIATIONS

  This course includes not only conflict resolution but techniques which help manage and even encourage the valuable aspects of conflict. The central issues of this course deal with understanding the behavior of individuals, groups, and organizations in conflict management situations. The purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of negotiations as it is practiced in a variety of settings. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of problems that are faced by the manager and professional including management of multinationals, ethical issues, and alternative dispute resolutions. Cross listed w/ LGST 206 and OIDD 291.

• MGMT353 - WHARTON FIELD CHALLENGE

  Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of a student? Do you want to set kids on a path to becoming financially literate? Do you want to learn leadership skills in the classroom? Here at the Financial Literacy Community Project (FLCP) we are able to create an experience that achieves all three. We partner with various public schools around the West Philadelphia area and teach concepts integral to financial literacy. We teach a wide range of grades from middle school to high school, and work with students to help them learn how to be financially responsible. In addition to teaching in neighboring high schools, we also have group class meetings run by Professor Keith Weigelt on Mondays from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. We learn about the disparity of wealth and how to best address it while also learning teaching techniques, classroom strategies, and overall basic financial literacy. A basic understanding of personal financial literacy is required.

• MGMT653 - FIELD APPLICATION PROJ

  FAP is an experiential-based course where learning is done outside of the classroom. It is unique in its lack of a classroom setting all meetings take place in a professor's office in small teams of 4 to 6 students. Teams are faced withreal-time issues of outside organizations and work with faculty and host managers to construct innovative solutions. Solutions are integrative and cross-functional in nature. We encourage creative thinking giving students wide access towhat we call "area of expertise" faculty. Depending on the project scope we help students arrange meetings with professors who are experts in their field. Host organizations range from large multinational firms to start-ups. A significant percentage of the projects are with non-profits and organizations focused on social causes. Format: Teams (4-6 members) meet with faculty on a weekly basis (30-45 minutes). There are also 3-5 meetings with host managers. In addition to meeting with aFaculty Head, students are given access to "area of expertise" faculty. These faculty members are chosen based on their specific expertise. The final deliverable consists of an oral presentation and a written document. Requirements: Weekly team meetings with faculty project head and a final PowerPoint report and presentation.

• MGMT691 - NEGOTIATIONS

  This course examines the art and science of negotiation. This course develops managerial skills by combining lectures with practice, using exercises where students negotiate with each other. Over the course of the semester, students will engage in a number of simulated negotiations ranging from simple one issue transactions to multi-party joint ventures. Through these exercises and associated readings, students explore the basic theoretical models of bargaining and have an opportunity to test and improve their negotiation skills. Cross-listed with LGST 806 and OIDD 691.

• OIDD291 - NEGOTIATIONS

  Negotiation is the art and the science of creating good agreements between two or more parties. This course develops managerial negotiation skills by mixing lectures and practice, using cases and exercises in which students negotiate with each other. The cases cover a wide range of problems and settings: one-shot deals between individuals, repeated negotiations, negotiations over several issues, and negotiations among several parties (both within and between organizations). Class participation and case studies account for half the course grade. Students will also write about a negotiation experience outside of class.

• REAL204 - REAL ESTATE LAW

  This course examines the fundamentals of real estate finance and development from a legal and managerial perspective. The course serves as a foundation course for real estate majors and provides an introduction to real estate for other students. It attempts to develop skills in using legal concepts in a real estate transactional setting. The course will be of interest to students contemplating careers in accounting, real estate development, real estate finance, city planning, or banking. The main topics covered may include the following: land acquisition, finance; choice of entity; tax aspects; management (leasing, environmental); disposition of real property (sale of mortgaged property, foreclosures, wraparound mortgages, sale-leasebacks); and recent legal developments.

• REAL804 - REAL ESTATE LAW

  This course examines the fundamentals of real estate finance and development from a legal perspective. The course serves as a foundation course for real estate majors and provides an introduction to real estate for other students. It attempts to develop skills in using legal concepts in a real estate transactional setting. The course will be of interest to students contemplating careers in accounting, real estate development, real estate finance, city planning, or banking. The main topics covered may include the following: land acquisition, finance; choice of entity; tax aspects; management (leasing, environmental); disposition of real property (sale of mortgaged property, foreclosures, wraparound mortgages, sale-leasebacks); and recent legal developments. Format: Although some of the material is presented by lecture, the instructor expects considerable class participation. Cross- listed with LGST 804.

Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)

Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award (2011)

Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award (2017)

University of Pennsylvania Martin Luther King Jr. Community Involvement Faculty Award (2017)

100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America

• Friars Senior Society Faculty Award, 2012

• Royal Bafokeng Nation one of World Cup’s best stories to tell, Sports Business Journal - 05/24/2010
• How Tiger Woods Can Survive the Scandal, Time - 12/03/2009
• Strong PR could help Vick comeback, Marketplace Public Radio - 07/27/2009

Knowledge @ Wharton

• Will a New California Law Level the Playing Field for College Athletes?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/03/2019
• How to Reform College Sports to Prioritize Learning, Knowledge @ Wharton - 11/16/2017
• How Starbucks Can Stick with ‘Race Together’ — and Get It Right, Knowledge @ Wharton - 03/27/2015
• Poor Sports: Is There a New Low in Owners’ and Players’ Behavior?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 02/24/2015
• At Risk: Are Unpaid College Athletes Exploited While Others Reap Millions?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 03/19/2014
• Fantex: Is Buying Shares in Athletes Risky Business?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 12/04/2013
• The Beautiful, Expensive Game: European Soccer a Lure for Gulf Investment, Knowledge @ Wharton - 08/21/2012
• The NY Jets’ Mike Tannenbaum and SAP’s Bill McDermott: Creating Leaders On and Off the Field, Knowledge @ Wharton - 11/22/2011
• Will Sponsors of the London Olympics Reap Rewards — or Controversy?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 07/26/2011
• As New Owner of NBC Universal, Can Comcast Merge the Corporate with the Creative?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 05/25/2011
• From Soccer to the Super Bowl: Measuring How and Where Fans ‘Consume’ Sports, Knowledge @ Wharton - 02/02/2011
• Tackling the Concussion Issue: Can the NFL Protect Both Its Players and Its Product?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 11/10/2010
• Big Game(s): College Basketball’s Full-court Money Press, Knowledge @ Wharton - 03/31/2010
• Brazil’s Gold: How Rio Won Its Olympic Bid, Knowledge @ Wharton - 03/03/2010
• Comcast and NBC Universal: The Rise of a Content King?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/14/2009
• The Financial Crisis Reaches a New Arena: Professional Sports, Knowledge @ Wharton - 12/10/2008
• Doing a Sports Deal? Get Personal, Knowledge @ Wharton - 05/28/2008
• Navigating Olympic Sponsorship: Marketing Your Brand without Alienating the World, Knowledge @ Wharton - 04/16/2008
• Baseball, Steroids and Business Ethics: How Breaches of Trust Can Change the Game, Knowledge @ Wharton - 02/20/2008
• Next Moves in a Global Economy: Podcasts from the 2007 Wharton Economic Summit, Knowledge @ Wharton - 05/23/2007
• Scouting for the Best Athletes (or Analysts): Character vs. Performance, Knowledge @ Wharton - 05/02/2007
• The Legacy of Sugar Ray Robinson: Boxer, Celebrity and Businessman, Knowledge @ Wharton - 03/07/2007
• Brand It Like Beckham: Can the Soccer Star Sustain the Hype?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 01/24/2007
• Star Blight: The Perils of Celebrity Endorsements, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/06/2006
• Has Major League Baseball Hit a Foul in Its Recent Skirmish with Online Fantasy Leagues?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 06/14/2006
• From Pro Footballer to Businessman: You’re a Rookie All Over Again, Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/05/2005
• The Business of Sports, Knowledge @ Wharton - 08/25/2004
• CEOs Are Ridiculed for Huge Salaries: Why Aren’t Athletes and Entertainers?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 11/19/2003
• David Beckham and the Selling of European Football, Knowledge @ Wharton - 08/13/2003
• Has the Kingdom of Disney Lost its Magic?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/11/2002
• An Above-the-Rim Look at Basketball, Knowledge @ Wharton - 06/06/2001
• Corporate Sponsorships of Stadiums and Other Institutions Don’t Always Pay Off, Knowledge @ Wharton - 05/09/2001
• Will Minorities Rise to Top Positions in the Business of Sports?, Knowledge @ Wharton - 09/01/1999