Course Title:

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Course Number:

BMGT 1303

Course Level:

INTRODUCTORY

Range:

48

Lab:

No Lab

Course Description:

Concepts, terminology, principles, theory, and issues that are the substance of the practice of management.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.          Succeed on the job by learning the

    principles of management and how

    to apply them in different

    situations to better supervise

    workers.

2.          Have an understanding the

    importance of management in terms

    of its responsibilities and

    functions.

3.          Have an understanding of the types

    of plans needed for effective

    operations.

4.          Have an understanding the

    fundamentals of the organization.

5.          Interpret the principles that make

    the organization structure to

    work.

6.          Have an understanding of the

    directing functions, which consist

    mainly of leadership and

    communications.

7.          Have an understanding of human

    motivation.

8.          Relate and understand the

    relationship between controlling

    and the other four management

    functions.

9.          Evaluate, select, and train

    personnel.

10.     Have an understanding of the

    formation and organization of

    unions.

11.     Devise and construct a budget with

    the goal of cost reduction.

Teaching Strategies  Methods of Instruction:

Demonstrations, interactive lectures, independent assignment, audiovisual media, student presentations, group discussion, case studies, problem solving activities and related research activities.

 

Outcomes Assessment:

Tests, quizzes, and final examination will measure the students’ achievement of the learning outcomes stated for the course.

Methods and Criteria for Evaluation:

Grade determination will be based on:

  Tests                           80%

  Final Examination               20%

                                 100%

Grading Scale:

         A           100-90

   B            89-80

   C            79-70

   D            69-60

SCANS Competencies:

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has identified Reading, Writing, Arithmetic or Mathematics, Speaking and Listening, Thinking skills, Personal Qualities, Work Place Competencies, and Basic Use of Computers as competencies required to enter employment.  This course is part of a program in which all seven of these competencies are integrated.  Reading, Writing, Arithmetic or Mathematics, Speaking and Listening, Thinking skills, Personal Qualities and Work Place Competencies.  The Basic Use of Computers is required and integrated in the curriculum.

SCANS Assessment:

 

Textbook:

Fundamentals of Management, Robbins, 3rd, 01.

Attendance Regulations:

Students are required to attend class to remain enrolled.  According to the College Attendance Regulations, the instructor may drop a student based on the following criteria:

1.  For six consecutive lecture hours on Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule; or

2.  Twice in a three-hour class that meets once a week; or

3.  For four consecutive lecture hours on Tuesday-Thursday or Monday-Wednesday schedule.

4.  For 20 percent of the total class time.

For complete information on the Attendance Policy, refer to the Catalog.

Special Populations:

Special Support Services are available for students who meet the qualifications.  For information on the qualification criteria, contact the Special Populations Office at the Kazen College Center Room 213.

 

Student Grade Appeal Policy

A student who wishes to question the final grade earned in a course or a grade earned in a class activity should first discuss the situation with the instructor of record who issued the grade.  If the issue is not resolved, the student should contact the appropriate Department Chairperson and request a review of the grade.  If the student is not satisfied with the Department Chairperson’s decision, the student may contact the appropriate Dean of Instruction for assistance related to the grade appeal.  Established departmental procedures will be utilized to resolve student grade questions.  If necessary, the student may request a review by the Vice-President for Instruction and Student Development after all other avenues have been exhausted for the review of the grade.  Student grades are an academic matter; therefore, there is no further appeal beyond the Office of the Vice-President for Instruction and Student Development.

Students, who think that the final course grade is unfair, have two weeks (10 working days) after the grade is issued to appeal the grade.  Students who think that a grade earned in a class activity is unfair have one week (five working days) after the grade is issued to appeal the grade.  Exceptions require the approval of the Vice-President for Instruction and Student Development.

Student Grade Appeal Procedure – Center for Distance Learning

To better help students follow the LCC Policy above; the LCC Center for Distance Learning asks that this procedure be followed if a student wishes to appeal a grade:

1.     Discuss the situation with the instructor FIRST.

2.     If the grade matter is not resolved with the instructor, the student should contact the LCC Director of the Center for Distance Learning, telephone number (956) 721-5211.

3.     If the grade matter is not resolved with the Director, the student should contact the Dean of Instructional Technology, telephone number (956) 764-5758.

4.     As a last resort, the student may contact the Chief Development at (956) 721-5102.  There is no further appeal after this level.