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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Principles of Management
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Course Prefix & Number: BMGT1327
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Section Number: 340/342
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Term Code: Spring 2017
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management; apply theories to a business environment; identify leadership roles in organizations; and describe elements of the communication process.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Alyson Livingston
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Campus/Office Location:
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COR207 A
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6282 email preferred for faster response
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E-mail Address:
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Canvas mail for course & alivingston@nctc.edu
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Office Hours
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Tuesday 10:30AM -12:30PM
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Name of Chair:
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Doug Akins
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Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6261
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E-mail Address:
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dakins@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Required Text: MGMT 9th edition, Chuck Williams
The MGMT Online access code is included with the text and is REQUIRED.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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Exams
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125
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Semester Project
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120
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Discussion Forums
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125
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Chapter Quizzes / Exercises
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130
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INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
o A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
x Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The goal of the Business program is to provide certificate and degree options in business management that will allow students to enter and advance in the workforce or enter four-year institution to pursue a higher degree.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management; apply the functions to a business environment; identify leadership roles in organizations; and describe elements of the communication process.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Introduction to Management
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Definition of management, functions, types of managers, history and origins of management, organizational environments and cultures, ethics and social responsibility
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Planning
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Benefits of planning, making a plan, steps in decision making, group decision making, organizational strategy, innovation and change, global management issues
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Organizing
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Designing adaptive organizations, job design, managing teams, managing human resources, managing individuals in a diverse work force
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Leading
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Motivation, definition of leadership, effective leaders, managing communication
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Controlling
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Control process, methods of maintaining control, strategic importance of information, characteristics of important information, managing service and manufacturing operations
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Spring 2017 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability
Accommodations
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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