Course Syllabus for BMGT 1327 Section 0520 Principles of Management 2012 Spring Standard Semester

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1 Course Syllabus for BMGT 1327 Section 0520 Principles of Management 2012 Spring Standard Semester Print this Page Note to Students: Syllabi are the most recent available at the time they were posted to the VCT website They will be updated, as appropriate, on the syllabi disseminated on the class start dates For current textbook information, refer to the Course Details accessed by clicking the course title in the online Course Schedule TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE SYLLABUS Semester- Spring 2012 Course Rubric & Title: BMGT 1327 Principles of Management Instructor Name: Dorothy Hetmer-Hinds Office Hours: M-Thurs 1:30pm -4:00pm Virtual Office Hours: Tues, Thurs, & Sun 9:00pm -10:00pm Office Location: Athens Campus, Baugh Technology Center TC227 Expected instructor response time Mon-Fri: Within 24 hours Expected instructor response time Sat-Sun or holidays: Within 48 hours Office Phone: (903) TVCC Address:

2 Course Description: This course emphasizes the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling Communication, motivation, leadership, and decision-making are included Course Pre-Requisites: 1 Need internet connection with address 2 A word processor such as Word, Word Perfect, or Works Textbook: Management, 6th Edition, ISBN Author: Chuck Williams Publisher: South-Western Publishing, Cengage Learning 2011 The textbook is available in the TVCC bookstore OR visit the TVCC online bookstore for information about purchasing your textbooks MANAGEMENT Required Materials: Reliable computer with internet connection; Transportation to TVCC Testing Center to take proctored exam Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate a master of the following learning outcomes: o Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management o Apply theories to a business environment

3 o Identify leadership roles in organizations o Describe elements of the communication process Course Requirements: NOTE: Course grading scale is subject to change during the course of the semester Please refer to this periodically to determine your progress in this course Course grades will be based upon performances on the following: 600 points - Three exams (Exam 2 will be proctored at a college testing center) NO outside resources may be used when taking the proctored exam 240 points 6 assignments worth 40 points each 200 points Mid-Term protect The following scale will provide your final course grade: A = 90% - 100% ( ) B = 80% - 89% ( ) C = 70% - 79% ( ) D= 60% - 69% ( ) F = Less than 60% (below 619) Late Policy: Assignments will be accepted only one week after the due date for a 10 point grade reduction

4 Exams/mid-term project will be accepted only one week after due date with a 25 point grade reduction Proctored Testing Information: Though this is an ONLINE course, you will be required to take one proctored exam at any of the following locations: Athens The Testing Center, located in the Administration Building, is open during regular business hours In the event that the testing center is closed (visit for scheduled closings), you can test at the LRC Please visit to determine the LRC hours of operation Palestine, Terrell, and Kaufman Students are allowed to test at the LRC of the respective satellite campuses Please visit to determine their hours of operation You MUST arrive at the testing center(s) at least 1 hour prior to closing so that you COMPLETE your testing before they close Outline of Course Schedule: Week Dates Course Material to be Covered (6th Edition) 1 Jan 17 Jan 22 Chapter 1 2 Jan 23 Jan 29 Chapters 2 & 3 3

5 Jan 30 Feb 5 Chapter 4 (Assignment 1 due Feb 4th at 11:59 pm) 4 Feb 6 Feb 13 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4) (Assignment 2 due Feb 11th at 11:59 pm) 5 Feb 14 Feb 19 Begin Part A & B of Mid-Term Project 6 Feb 20 Feb 26 Mid-Term Project Due (BEFORE 11:59 pm Saturday Feb 25th) 7 Feb 27 Mar 4 Chapter 5 (Assignment 3 due March 3rd at 11:59 pm) 8 Mar 5 Mar 10 Chapter 6 (Assignment 4 due March 10th at 11:59 pm) N/A Mar SPRING BREAK 9 Mar 19 Mar 25 Chapters 7 & 8 10 Mar 26 Apr 1

6 Chapter 9 11 Apr 2 Apr 8 Exam 2 (Chapters 5-9) Proctored released thru April 9th) 12 Apr 9 Apr 16 Chapters 10 & 11 (Assignment 5 due April 14th at 11:59 pm) 13 Apr 17 Apr 22 Chapters 12 & 13 (Assignment 6 due April 21st at 11:59 pm) 14 Apr 23 Apr 29 Chapter Apr 30 May 6 Exam 3 (Chapters 10-14) Exam 1 Testing window (February 6 13th) Exam 2 Testing window (April 2-8th) Exam 3 Testing window (April 30 May 6th)

7 Outline of Course Schedule: Unit I Assessment covers (Chapters 1-4) A Management B The History of Management C Organizational Environments and Cultures D Ethics and Social Responsibility Mid-Term Project: (worth 200 points) Unit II Assessment covers (Chapters 5 9) A Planning and Decision Making B Organizational Strategy C Innovation and Change D Global Management E Designing Adaptive Organizations Unit III Assessment covers (Chapters 10 14) A Managing Teams B Managing Human Resource Systems C Managing Individuals and a Diverse Workforce D Motivation E Leadership Classroom Policies: As your Management instructor, I am committed to making this course a positive experience In an effort to do so, I will: Provide quality curriculum and resources to all students using a variety of methods

8 Measure student understanding of the learning objectives presented Communicate regularly to students Respond to student inquiries and comments within 24 hours Monday through Friday and within 48 hours Saturday and Sunday As a Management student in this course, you can enhance your success and understanding without infringing on the opportunity of others in the course by: Asking instructor for clarification when necessary NOTE: Use the in our e-course under mail Completing Assignments NO LATER than 11:59 pm on Saturday Taking your proctored exam EARLY in the testing window and inquiring the hours of the testing center BEFORE you arrive to take your proctored exam Cheating/Plagiarism: Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion Cheating on a test shall include 1 Copying from another student s test paper 2 Using test materials not authorized by the person administering the test 3 Collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test without permission from the test administrator 4 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an un-administered test 5 The unauthorized transporting or removal, in whole or in part, of the contents of the un-administered test 6 Substituting for another student, or permitting another student to substitute for oneself, to take a test, and 7 Bringing another person to obtain an un-administered test or information about an un-administered test Plagiarism shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one s own written work

9 Collusion shall be defined as the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements Any student who engages in cheating, plagiarism, or collusion will receive a grade of F for this course and may be subject to further disciplinary action by the college Drop Policy: A student may withdraw (drop) from a course and receive a grade of W at any time during a given semester subject to the last day to receive a W deadline specified in the TVCC schedule or catalog (Please see information below on Developmental Course policy) NOTE: I WILL NOT WITHDRAW A STUDENT FROM THIS COURSE FOR ANY REASON (including non-participation) THEREFORE, IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM THIS COURSE AND TO VERIFY THAT THE WITHDRAWAL HAS BEEN POSTED ON THEIR TRANSCRIPT ALL WITHDRAWALS MUST BE INITIATED THROUGH THE GUIDANCE SERVICES OFFICE NO LATER THAN THE SPECIFIED "DROP DATE" Research Resources: The student is encouraged to use the TVCC Libraries as research resources for this course Students can search the TVCC Library Resource Center holdings through the on-line catalog Electronic library resources provide access to full-text and abstract articles as well as links to a variety of remote research tools The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered at TVCC Students with research questions

10 or questions about library services are encouraged to their question to Logging on to E-Courses: For detailed instructions on how to access and log on to the E-Course system, visit Online orientation to E-Courses: Visit the TVCC E-Course online orientation for detailed instructions on how to use the various aspects of the Blackboard system It is located at Student s Responsibility: This syllabus contains information, policies and procedures for a specific course By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Trinity Valley Community College as contained in the current catalog and schedule of classes Affirmative Action: TVCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk VACS; and Executive Orders and AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Trinity Valley Community College provides equal opportunities for academically qualified students with disabilities and ensures access to a wide variety of resources and programs The passage of Section 504, Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that the college make certain special arrangements for students with disabilities such as moving classes to accessible locations when necessary, allowing the use of tape recorders, sign language interpreters, or other educational auxiliary aids, making special test arrangements, and other accommodations The college will make reasonable

11 accommodations for qualified students with a diagnosed physical and/or learning disability who have been admitted to the college and request accommodations Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations should notify the Guidance Services Office on their campus In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Services counselor For more information, please visit the Guidance Service Office on your campus or contact Diane Milner at or dmilner@tvccedu For additional information, please visit: