He's one of the best management professors I've had. For this class, you need to set aside a lot of time to study the case studies, readings and calculations. If you study well, you'll do fine in his class. If you want an easy class, take another class

he is the real teacher ever since I studied, despite the overload material , he is the role model of teacher

Very good prof. to take for this course.

Instructor Berkley - This instructor is very good, you don't need to buy the MGMT book - you can print it for cheaper, he gives you the site. You do need to buy his booklet from Book Mart though and print his Power Point Slides. Just do the reading for the cases and study the slides.

Be prepared for tons of readings. Case analysis discussion are very interesting to listen too but the powerpoint lectures can put you asleep. Alot of the information he discusses will just stick to you, eventhough your half awake! Just read all required readings and you will get an easy "A".

Agree with others...very organize when teahing, test maybe tricky...lots of reading (Casessss...should take for any MGMT classeessss

PROFESSOR BERKLEY TAKES HIS CLASS VERY SERIOUSLY AND TEACHES REAL WELL. EXPECT TO B IN CLASS FROM BEGINNIN TO END...NEED TO STUDY BUT ALL IS WORTH BCUZ REALLY COOL PROF AND HELPFUL. 1 MID/FINAL

This professor teaches very well and takes every available minute to good use until the end of each classes. Case studies are very interesting. Text book is written very clearly and professionally by him. You'd learn a lot from the class. But exams are very hard.Must read text word by word. Not much of case questions on final.Be prepared to do math

Mr. Berkley is a phenomenal instructor. He manages to cover a lot of material in in his class, yet makes it fun and interesting. I still recall many of the valuable lessons learned based on the cases studied in his class. I would definitely recommend him for MGMT 308.

One of the best professors at Cal State LA. His lectures are interesting. Teaches material that you will use over and over again for all of your buiness classes. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn something in class. Best advice for passing with a high grade is ready everything and don't miss class.

Dr.Berkely is a very organized instructor. He's really interesting and gives very helpful examples. There is alot of reading, so if you're not a serious student, don't take him. Exams are hard, you NEED to read everything! You don't have to buy the book, he provides it throught the web. Very good teacher!

he is a good professor and he is very nice..his teaching is good..very organized...however, his class wasn't that easy...but I got B anyways..be careful some questions in the test are kind of tricky...

Bst class I have taken at CSULA...Must take, do the readings+write ups....should have no problem with mid term or final. Only way you get a bad grade is to not read, and not participate....highly recommend!!!AAAAA+++++

good prof try to tell you as much info as he can cram into lecture -- only 2 exams both of which over 60% is t/f which is good and bad MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE READINGS AND PAY ATTENTION TO EXCEL DEMOSTRATIONS!! not too hard to pass

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This was one of the best classes i have taken at CSULA. The professor is great because he understands and teaches the subject very well. You do not need to buy the textbook, he provides his own. Easy class if you keep up with the reading and make sure to attend all lectures and stay for the entire time.

Great Professor !

Very good instructor. A lot of reading to do, but this is college, of course you have to read to learn. Very helpful.

He's really professional. Teaching very clearly, but need lots of reading. All of them are very helpful for the exams, which are lots of questions.

Great professor. lots of reading, easy understand.

1 midterm, 1 final, 1 take home final (excel formula questions). no attendance. no writing hmwk, but some reading only. class paticipation from reading. easy to understand. cheap textbook. need to study to pass the class. but he gives lectures til the last minute of the class always. overall, great professor.

lectures the whole 4 hours of class. must study to pass tests. lectures are boring. 1 midterm 1 final. read and you can pass with a b

Lots of reading and you have to attend class and stay the entire time since his exams are based on case study discussions. Text book is really cheap and you do use it.

Great prof...But very hard take home exam and final!

this is like a computer class, you use a software to build models for hws, midterm/final. Not hard as long as you do the work and ask for help if you don't understand.

Lectures entire time. Has his own texts; $16.50 "Cases" book is all you need. Attendance recommended because discusses cases in class, other than that lectures get kind of boring. Be prepared for cases because he picks on you. Takes photo of you to remember your name! Has an annoying lisp. Needs some effort; make sure to read and practice problems

Forgot to add that the tests are curved, and so is the class! Which is a good thing, and makes up for exams that are not necessarily easy. 1 midterm worth 40% of grade, and 1 final worth 60% along with a take home final. Closed book, no notes. Must read to keep up and pass. Practice the homework problems for Chapters 4 and on!

INTERESTING CLASS..BUT TOO MUCH INFORMATION AND WORK TO BE DONE. THIS CLASS IS LIKE TAKING TWO CLASSES

Be prepared to stay until 10pm on the dot. Read all cases before class and come to class for lecture. Only 2 tests and no homework. Tests are pretty easy if you follow along. All True/False and multiple choice. He is pretty boring, but the material is very easy to learn. His books are very cheap and one is online for free.

WILL KEEP YOU UNTIL 10PM ALWAYS! A lot of information to absorb, extremely interesting class especially the case studies, but the statistical computations were dry and boring to me. I would have done way better if it wasn't for that. The great thing is if you attend class, listen, take notes, and read you'll pass. Especially since grade is curved

very nice guy, and very passionate about teaching but i would not recommend taking him. He keeps you the entire 4 hours and won let you out until 10pm on the dot. 1 mid term and 1 final, test cover ALOT of material! and im talking like 10 to 12 chapters each.and the final includes a time consuming math problem.all test tricky true false problems

This teacher is very nice and calm. He likes to teach. He is not difficult. You'll stay the entire class. Sometimes the case studies will be boring. If you read the book, his quizzes and tests will be a piece of cake. There are quizzes every week (M/C questions). Grades on a curve (massive help). 1 mid and final (T/F and M/C questions).

Case studies are done the first half of class then a 30 min break followed by lecture. Keeps you their till 10:00pm. Not an easy class but the professor is very knowledgeable in this course. You really need to study on the mid term (40%) and final (60%) to get a decent grade.

Very knowledgeable professor! Extremely information filled class. NOT an easy A but not impossible either. Don't expect to be excused early. Recommend attending class, taking detailed notes, and reviewing for exams. Virtually no homework other than some chapter problems (on exams). No textbook req. just case studies booklet.

Warning! If you want an easy grade and to leave class early this is not the professor for you. On the other hand, if you want to acquire valuable problem solving skills I highly recommend this professor. This is the most valuable class I have taken and the best professor. Take notes and do not miss class because everything is covered on the exams.

Extremely hard, but not hard to pass. Everything on the powerpoint and reading is on the midterm and final. MUST STUDY EACH CHAPTER IN DETAIL TO GET AN A OR B.

looking for an easy A this is don't take. Want to learn operational management take this class. lots of reading material & case studies. not an easy A. he grades on a class curve. grades up for class participation & dings you for not 1 midterm 1 final Lectures are clear, very knowledgeable teacher reading material on moodleCases booklet $20

Very organized professor. What is on the syllabus is exactly what will happen. Long lecturers. Don't miss. Tough tests.

Work hard, you will get a good grade. He is very knowledgeable, you can learn a lot from him.

His class is not hard, just need to spend time to study and review, and take good notes. He teaches very well.

Will NEVER let you out early. Expect to be there till 10pm. Lectures are long and boring. The book (which he wrote) is also long and boring. Tests are tough and have MC, T/F, short answers, and calculations, BUT he grades on a curve. Insanely boring class. Wish I had taken with a diff professor.

You will be in class for the entire assigned time. Lectures are detailed and interactive. Writes EVERYTHING on the board. Very clear and methodical. I really enjoyed the class - learned a lot and it was interesting.

Berkley is super smart! He's nice & willing to help. He goes back to re-explain the subject. Someone previously said he writes everything on the board, but when I took his class, he lectured with PowerPoints, which where available before hand on Moodle & tells the class exactly whats on the test. The subject is a bit difficult but manageable.

Great Professor if you want to learn. Extremely meticulous and detailed. Course content was HBR cases and Prof. Berkley has done a great job. Real-life scenarios, explained pragmatically and to the point. Would definitely recommend him for this class

Test are hard but he will post all his slides on moodle

Good prof knows his subject. Lots to learn so can be difficult for those with busy schedules. Two midterms and a final straight from his power points and cases. Pay attention and take good notes he goes over the tested material in class. Grades on a curve , which helps.

I took Professor Berkley last Fall and he is great if you want to learn something take him. The book is about case studies which are a little outdated but can still be applied today. Test are fairly easy if you study of course, text is cheap, no much HW. great class

Professor Blair Berkeley was by far one of the best professors I had at CSULA, Most people are not there as an Operations Management major and often find this course dull. If you have an open mind and ask many questions in class, there will always be a satisfying and fulfilling experience in class.

Challenging class with a tough grader, but worth the while. You must have the correct answer notionally in order to achieve full points for the questions. Lectures are relevant and provides insightful discussion amongst the class. This Professor is the one you will want to take if you want to challenge yourself. He is old school and on point.

This class is hard but was by far one of the most insightful if you are pursuing a career in Operations and Supply Chain. The class is curved so some will fail but it is not nearly as difficult as others let on. Show up to every lecture and take all the notes you can and you will be fine. He answers most of the exam questions in his lectures.

This professor is not for the ones that are used to sometimes showing up or pay little attention to course material or constantly zone out. This involves tough material that will require your full attention, curves are a double-sided sword, your competition is your peers. But try your best.

In MGMT 4500, Professor Blakely insists that students engage directly with each case rather than relying on tools like ChatGPT. That rigor is what equips you for the real-world case analysis and decision-making you'll face in your career