Date approved or revised 3/19/2016
Angelina College
Business Division
BMGT 1327.001 Principles of Management
Instructional Syllabus
Summer I 2015
I.
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course Description: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit
hours)
BMGT 1327 Principles of Management - Three hours credit. Concepts, terminology, principles,
theories, and issues in the field of management. Three lecture hours each week. .
B. Intended Audience:
The intended audience for this course is for freshman although sophomores may also enroll. It
is required for Management Development and General Business majors and is an option for
Computer Information Systems majors.
C. Instructor:
Name:
Office Location:
Office Hours:
James H. Kennedy
Business Building - B102B
Phone:
E-mail Address:
633-5310 or 633-5300
jkennedy@angelina.edu
MTWR – 8:00 – 9:45 A.M. and by appointment
Friday – Campus closed – June and July, 2013
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objectives Required for this Course
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Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis,
evaluation and synthesis of information
Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work
effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
Personal Responsibility: to include the ability to connect choices, actions and
consequences to ethical decision-making
*Note – Above subject to change
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections
1. The student will explain the various theories and processes of management including its
functions.
2. The student will apply theories to a business environment.
3. The student will identify roles of leadership in organizations.
4. The student will recognize elements of the communication process
C. Course Objectives as Determined by the Instructor – NA
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III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1. Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills will be taught and utilized in subtle as well as
objective techniques. Specifically, this will occur by lecture, discussion, and question and
answer sessions and studying. Critical thinking will be achieved by reading, asking questions
(inquiring) analyzing and synthesizing information and reaching final conclusions. Their
ability of accomplishing this will be demonstrated by applying these skills in the execution of
exams. The results of the exams will be converted by utilizing the AC Critical Thinking
Rubric.
2. Teamwork: Teamwork skills are being utilized in the business world at an ever increasing
rate. Consequently, students preparing for the business world will initiate, embellish and/or
refine their skills of working as a team by participating as a member of classroom assigned
teams. Upon completion of team-assigned projects their performance will be assessed
through the utilization of embedded test questions. The result of the rating will be converted
utilizing the AC Teamwork Rubric.
3. Personal Responsibility: Students will become more acclimated to their role in college and
as a present or future participant in business organizations. They will acquire the sense of
individual/personal responsibility of their ethical decisions, actions and subsequent
consequences as they affect their behavior in the classroom. The behavior includes their
readiness for class discussion, responsiveness to issues and/or concerns, and objectively
demonstrated by their adequacy of correct responses measured by embedded exam
questions and “translated” to the AC Personal Responsibility Value Rubric.
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes
1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of various management theories and, processes of
management including its functions by acquiring a minimum of 80% on an evaluative
instrument.
2. The student will demonstrate application of theories to a business environment by acquiring
a minimum of 80% accuracy.
3. The student will identify/recognize leadership roles in organizations by completing an
evaluative instrument with 80% accuracy.
4. The student will recognize elements of the communication process by completing an
evaluative instrument with 80% accuracy.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
1.
Lectures, discussions and class participation/teamwork will be utilized by the instructor.
2.
Audio-visual aids and/or handouts will be utilized by the instructor.
3.
Exams will be administered by the instructor.
B. Methodologies determined by the instructor
1.
Specific chapter objectives may be attached to this syllabus.
V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and Equipment –
1.
Textbook – Understanding Management, 9th Edition, Daft & Marcic
I do not recommend the purchase of e-books. If purchased or rented e-books cannot
be used for any possible test taking purposes.
2.
Notebook paper, pen and #2 pencil
3.
Optional – See Section VII, “A”, extra credit
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B. Assignments and Exams – (Appropriate due dates, schedules, deadlines)
1.
See instructor’s attached course outline/schedule for course assignments and dates.
2.
Due dates, schedule, etc. – See course outline/schedule.
3.
Exam schedule – see course outline/schedule.
C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the
Angelina College Handbook.)
1.
Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that
may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of
the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person
with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so.
Discrimination – Angelina College (AC) admits students without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies of AC should be directed to: Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Vice President and Dean of
Instruction, 3500 S. First, Lufkin, TX 75904, telephone (936) 633-5201.
2.
Attendance - Attendance will be taken daily. Withdrawal from a course is the student’s
responsibility. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade. In accordance with Angelina
College policy, you may be dropped by the instructor from this class for excessive
absences. Excessive absences have been defined by AC as three or more consecutive
absences or four or more cumulative absences. A three (3) hour night class counts as
two class periods. I may drop you after two missed night classes. Excused absences
may exempt you from ANY loss of points due to being absent on the day a test or
assignment is to be completed or turned in for a grade. Excused absences will be
determined by the instructor and are normally limited to illness, death in the family or
an official AC activity. You are strongly encouraged to attend every class as to do
otherwise may jeopardize your grade. If you must be absent, it is a professional
courtesy to call or email and let me know. It is your responsibility to make-up what you
missed. You will not be dropped and can make up work for absences due to college
authorized and sponsored activities and/or religious holidays. In the case of a religious
holy day, you must notify the instructor of the anticipated absence by the 15th calendar
day starting with the first day of classes. The form for notifying the instructor is in the
Office of Admissions. It is the student's responsibility to arrange for make-up work due
to any absence.
For tutoring, please contact:
STAC – Student Tutoring & Access Center
Karen Bowser, Coordinator
E-Mail: tutoring@angelina.edu
Location: Library, 2nd floor
Veterans - You must comply with your specific attendance requirements in addition to other
attendance requirements specified in this syllabus.
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3.
If weather conditions require Angelina College to cancel classes, announcements will be
available on AC’s web page, main phone number 639-1301 and area television and radio
media.
4.
Additional Policies Established by the Individual Instructor –
1.
The last day to drop or withdraw with a "W" is June 25th.
2.
Withdrawals--if you wish to withdraw due to non-attendance, etc. and receive a
"W" grade, you must complete a withdrawal form. See the Angelina College
catalog for deadlines for all “W” grades. “WP” and “WF” grades are no longer
given at Angelina College. If you do not complete the above course
requirements do not assume you will receive an "IP" (incomplete), or “W”. "IP"
grades may not be recorded unless requested and approved. If you desire an
“IP”, or “W” you should discuss it with me. The grade is your responsibility. I
may drop you after three (3) absences.
3.
Be SURE TO USE A NO. 2 PENCIL ON ALL YOUR SCANTRON FORMS AND
DARKEN COMPLETELY! Failure to do so may result in inaccurate grading and
loss of points.
4.
Veterans. You must comply with your VA attendance requirements. Be sure to
see me for any assistance and I'll be glad to help. I don't bite! Call or come by
my office and visit.
5.
Do not bring food, drinks, or tobacco into the classroom. They will stain the
carpet.
6.
Please turn the ringer OFF of any cell phone.
7.
If you are late to class, it is your responsibility to insure your attendance is
recorded. Try to not be late to class, it disturbs the class and is unprofessional.
8.
Please feel free to drop by my office as indicated above to ask for help,
counseling or just to visit. You are always welcome. My office is B102B in the
Temple Hall Business Building.
9.
Students who have read this far in the syllabus will receive one point added to
their final average if they e-mail the word “bonus” and identify the class subject
to me at jkennedy@angelina.edu. You must send this e-mail before the
beginning of the next class. This will be strictly observed.
10.
Make-up exam – There are no make-up exams. If you miss one exam, an average
of all other exams will be used. A zero will be recorded for any additional exams
missed.
11.
The comprehensive final exam is to be taken as scheduled. Do not plan on an
average of the other exams to be used for the final exam.
12.
Attend class. I may drop you after three (3) absences, as stated in the Student
Handbook.
13.
If you must bring someone to class with you, prior approval from the instructor
must be received.
14.
Your classroom behavior is expected to be in a mature adult manner. This
includes not creating any distractions that deter from the delivery of instruction.
15.
This syllabus and particularly the course outline may be adjusted slightly in order
to accommodate unanticipated circumstances and/or events.
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VI. COURSE OUTLINE: Description of dates/schedule, due dates and/or deadlines.
DATE
JUN
SUBJECT COVERED/ACTIVITIES
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30
JUL
02
07
Introductions, Overview, Syllabus, Business Equation
Chapter 1 – Innovation for Turbulent Times– H-O
Chapter 2 – The Environment and Corporate Culture - H-O
Chapter 3 – Managing in a Global Environment – H-O
Chapter 4 – Managerial Ethics and Social Responsibility – H-O
Test #1; Chapters 1-4;
Assignment – Create an outline for Chapter 5
Test #1 Returned;
Chapter 5 – Managerial Planning and Goal Setting – Created Outline;
Chapter 6 – Managerial Decision Making – H-O
Chapter 7 – Designing Adaptive Organizations
Chapter 8 – Managing Change and Innovation – H-O
Test #2; Chapters 5-8
Test #2 Returned;
Chapter 9 – Managing Human Resources and Diversity
Chapter 10 – Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations – H-O
Chapter 11 – Leadership – H-O
Chapter 12 – Motivating Employees
Test #3; Chapters 9-12
Chapter 13 – Managing Communication – Assignment - Outline
Test #3 Returned;
Chapter 14 – Leading Teams – H-O
Chapter 15 – Managing Quality and Performance - H-O
Test #4; FINAL EXAM Chapters 13-15
VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria (percents, extra credit, etc.)
1.
4 Major Tests
1/4 each
Extra Credit – Points added to final grade average:
3 pts – Wall Street Journal – wsj.com/studentoffer
1 pt – participation
B. Determination of Grade (assignment of letter grades)
Angelina College uses a ten point grading system as follows:
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
VIII.
SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by
informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.
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