The point is not that the course might be mandatory for a business student (it wasn't - the student picked it as an elective), nor that he shouldn't make and execute such a plan if he thinks it is in his best interests.
The disrespect was in telling the lecturer, "we both know this is a waste of my time so tell me how to get it over with as easily as possible".
It's like constantly checking your phone while talking to someone in person. Even if you are listening to what they are saying, you are signalling to that person that there are more interesting things than them which demand your attention.
I disagree.
The point is not that the course might be mandatory for a business student (it wasn't - the student picked it as an elective), nor that he shouldn't make and execute such a plan if he thinks it is in his best interests.
The disrespect was in telling the lecturer, "we both know this is a waste of my time so tell me how to get it over with as easily as possible".
It's like constantly checking your phone while talking to someone in person. Even if you are listening to what they are saying, you are signalling to that person that there are more interesting things than them which demand your attention.