METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COURSE OUTLINE FORM
COURSE TITLE
Principles of Management
COURSE PREFIX AND NO. BSAD 2100 LEC
4.5
4.5
LAB
0
CREDIT HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an introduction to the theory and practice of management of the organization. The various
schools of management theory are discussed. Special attention is devoted to the process of
planning, decision making, organizing, leading and controlling the organization.
COURSE PREREQUISITE(S):
None
RATIONALE:
A global economy, emphasis on quality, increased diversity in the workforce, proliferation of
technology and e-commerce, and demands for more ethical conduct are just some of the
challenges facing organizations. A solid grounding in management is essential to successfully
guide today’s organizations through these challenges in the 21st century.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
Pearson Custom Text Principles of Management
Edition:
2009
Author:
Robbins and Coulter
Publisher:
Pearson Customer Publishing
Attached course outline written by: Steven Nichols
Reviewed/Revised by: Steven Nichols
Effective quarter of course outline
Dean
Date: Feb 14, 2010
Date: Feb 14, 2010
09/FA
Daryl Hansen
Date:
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES/TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES
TITLE: Principles of Management
PREFIX/NO. BSAD 2100
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the management function and role in respect to the challenge of increased
workplace diversity, the global economy, international management, advances in
technology, and social and ethical responsibility.
2. Analyze the planning process and how it relates to decision-making, strategic
management, and entrepreneurship management.
3. Describe the nature of organizing and its importance to organizations, including the role of
managing human resources.
4. Explain the leadership function and related motivational influences, organizational
communication, and managing groups and teams.
5. Evaluate the use of effective control systems.
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
PART 1: Defining the Manager’s Terrain
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Management and Organizations
Chapter 2 — Management History
Chapter 3 — Organizational Culture and Environment
Chapter 4 — Managing in a Global Environment
Chapter 5 — Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
PART 2: Planning
Chapter 6 — Managers as Decision Makers
Chapter 7 — Introduction to Planning
Chapter 8 — Strategic Management
PART 3: Organizing
Chapter 9 — Organizational Structure and Design
Chapter 10 — Managing Human Resources
Chapter 11 — Managing Teams
Chapter 12 — Managing Change and Innovation
PART 4: Leading
Chapter 13 — Understanding Individual Behavior
Chapter 14 — Managers and Communication
Chapter 15 — Motivating Employees
Chapter 16 — Managers as Leaders
PART 5: Controlling
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Chapter 17 — Introduction to Controlling
Chapter 18 — Managing Operations
COURSE REQUIREMENTS / EVALUATION:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have acquired basic cognitive
knowledge of management theory, principles and practices with particular emphasis on
business organization. The competence of the student will be evaluated by the
satisfactory completion of examinations, presentations, reports, assignments and/or
projects based on the performance objectives.
BSAD 2100 OPTIONAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
PLEASE NOTIFY THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IF
YOU INTEND TO USE THE MYMANAGEMENTLAB FEATURES. THIS WILL
REQUIRE THE BOOK STORE TO IDENTIFY YOUR COURSE NUMBER AS
REQUIRING A NEW TEXT BOOK THAT INCLUDES THE LAB ACCESS.
MyManagementLab is a powerful on-line tool that combines assessment,
reporting, and personalized study to help both students and instructors
succeed. With its abundant collection of resources, mymanagementlab offers
students many ways to study, and instructors many ways to save time – all in
one convenient place.
Instructor:
 The My Management Lab feature can be reviewed at the link below. If you
chose to use this lab your students will be required to purchase an access
code. This code is included in the cost of a new text book from the book
store or available on line directly from Pearson.
 http://www.mymanagementlab.com.
 PowerPoint slides, Computerized test bank, Instructor’s Resource Guide and Image
Gallery are available
Student:
MyManagementLab with E-Book for Management (access code required),
10/E
ISBN-10: 0132084597 | ISBN-13: 9780132084598
Online purchase price: $65.00 Students can purchase immediate access at
http://www.mymanagementlab.com.
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OUTCOME MEASURES FOR BSAD 2100, PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
COURSE OBJECTIVES
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
1. Describe the management function
and role in respect to the challenge of
increased workplace diversity, the
global economy, international
management, advances in technology,
and social and ethical responsibility.
Completed examinations, student
presentations, reports, assignments
and/or projects.
Completed examinations, student
presentations, reports, assignments
and/or projects.
2. Analyze the planning process and
how it relates to decision-making,
strategic management, and
entrepreneurship management.
Completed examinations, student
presentations, reports, assignments
and/or projects.
3. Describe the nature of organizing
and its importance to organizations,
including the role of managing human
resources.
Completed examinations, student
presentations, reports, assignments
and/or projects.
4. Explain the leadership function and
related motivational influences,
organizational communication, and
managing groups and teams.
Completed examinations, student
presentations, reports, assignments
and/or projects.
5. Evaluate the use of effective control
systems.
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