BMGT 1327 0330 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

BMGT 1327 0330 Professor Karen Stewart

Course title: BMGT

Course prefix, number, and section number: BMGT 1327 0330

Semester/Year of course: Summer 1 2022

Semester start and end dates: June 6th- August 11th

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Complete Online Class

Class meeting location, days, and times: Canvas/Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Canvas/Online 24/7 Access

Semester credit hours: 3 Hours

Course description: Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.

Course prerequisites: None

Required course materials: Online Access, Textbook/ Included in Tuition Access to Vantage

Name of instructor: Karen Stewart

Office location: Virtual/Online: Daily as needed

Telephone number: 940-498-6295

E-mail address: kstewart@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Virtual by appointment online, through email

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

Chapter Quizzes: 210 Points ( 14 Quizzes, Each worth 15)

Research Paper 100 Points

Discussions 100 Points ( 10 Discussions Each worth 10 Points)

Video Quizzes 40 Points ( Each Quiz is worth different points)

Aspire to be hired paper 50 Points

Final Exam 100 Points

Total of possible points 600 points

(Extra Credit Points 30 Points, not factored into the 600)

List of graded assignments:

Chapter Quizzes: 210 Points

Research Paper 100 Points

Discussions 100 Points

Video Quizzes 40 Points

Aspire to be Hired 50 Points

Final Exam 100 Points

Total of possible points 600 points

Final grade scale:

Grades are based on a point system in this class breakdown:

500-450=A 449-399=B 398-348=C 347-297=D Below 296= F

Extra Credit may be offered by the instructor, but is not guaranteed.

Late work policy: No late work will be accepted during the semester, unless discussed with the instructor, and acceptance will be based on the instructors decision.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct”.

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.

Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is JUNE 22, 2021 Withdrawing from a Course: Students can learn more about the withdraw policy and procedure by http://www.nctc.edu/curren t -students/dro p -withdra w -class.htm l (Links to an external site.).

Student Learning Outcomes:

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

L1-Explain various theories, processes and functions of management.

L2-- Apply theories to a business environment

L3- Identify leadership roles in organizations

L4- Describe the elements of the communication process.

Core Objectives: Fundamental business principles including structure, functions, resources, and operational processes.

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

GRADE APPEALS & INCOMPLETE GRADES:

Students can read more about the college's grade appeal processes and procedures for assigning incomplete grades by visiting the Academic Catalog: https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academi cpolicies/grade s -reports/studen t -grad e -appeal.htm l (Link s t o a n externa l site.) and https://www.nctc.edu/catalog/academi c -policies/grade s reports/incomplet egrades.htm l (Link s t o a n externa l site.).

Instructor’s Availability

The online environment can be a little confusing and many of you may feel that because the class is online or synchronous and is available 24/7, the instructor is also available 24/7. I have office hours Monday through Thursday and by appointment. Please adhere to the office hours listed above.

Online Office hours

If you would like to have an online meeting with me, you can do so via the chat or Cisco Webex conference area in Canvas. The chat and conference rooms can be accessed by clicking on the links labeled “chat” or “conference” on the left side of the course page under module. If you need a private online conference or chat you will need to schedule it with me by sending an email or calling. If you are having issues understanding the reading assignments, please feel free to schedule a time to meet with me

Technology

It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the computer and internet connection you are using is reliable. The instructor cannot help with technical issues nor can the instructor help if your network stalls. These are all technical issues. The instructor can only help if the exam or quiz is not available when it should be

Contacting the Instructor

You may contact the instructor via email or by calling the number listed in this syllabus. Please use the CANVAS course email to ask general questions. I do teach other class; therefore, please include your name and the class you are enrolled in. If you are enrolled in more than one of my classes, please initiate the email in that course or type the the title of the class you are inquiring about.

Emails

Emails must be sent through Canvas. You should not email me from your personal email.

Instructor will not respond to emails sent from your personal email account. Please use Canvas email for class questions. I will not answer questions about your grade via email. If you would like to discuss your grade, please schedule a time to come meet with me.

Make-up work and late assignments

In order to be fair to all students, I do not accept late work except for documented illnesses. You have 7 days to complete assignments. Please take advantage of the time you have. If you have a problem uploading an assignment and choose to email it to me, it must be time stamped before 11:00 p.m. on Sunday or whatever the due date is. All assignments are important so please do not discount them.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.

Name of Chair/Coordinator: Teresa Laman

Office location: Corinth Campus 207

Telephone number: 940-498-6295

E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman

Office location: Gainesville Campus

Telephone number: 940-668-3357

E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu

Instructions for all assignments

Grading Turn Around Time

Most homework assignments will be graded atomically; however, there are some that will take a little more time. Case Studies and short answer questions will be graded within one week. Student research papers and projects will be graded be within 1 week.

Final Exam – Worth 100 Points

There will be a final exam The exams will consist of questions that are multiple choice and short answer. Some questions will be included from the module quizzes.

Chapter Quizzes – 210 Points (14 Quizzes 15 Points Each)

Each module (week) will have quiz assigned for each of the 14 chapters. The SAGE Vantage reading assignments are knowledge checks are designed to help you prepare for exams.

You can access the chapter quizzes through SAGE Vantage and Canvas.

Video Application Quizzes – 40 Points total

The video quizzes are part of each chapter’s SAGE reading assignments. These short videos are followed by 4 or 5 multiple choice questions. These video quizzes are designed to give you an opportunity to apply the chapter concepts to a “real world” scenario.

Management Research Paper 100 Points

Management Summary Research Paper– The semester paper will be based on a prominent person (past or present) in the business world. The paper must answer the following questions about the selected person:

The purpose of the paper is to select a well-known business leader and evaluate their management style. You will research manager and the organization the manager represents and write about how it works within the management functions we have discussed.
The sections of the paper fall into five areas: Introduction, Biography, Management Pros, Management Cons and Overall Results Evaluation and Summary. Include a Refernce page with appropriate APA citations
The Introduction is just that, a brief introduction to your selection and a high-level overview of what company they run and how their management is viewed externally and internally. For example: ‘Blank’ is CEO and has taken the XYZ company from the brink of bankruptcy to the heights of business glory. But the journey hasn’t been all smooth sailing. While ‘Blank’ is considered a very effective CEO in the business community, they can be viewed very differently internally. Most of the employee’s respect ‘Blank’ but find their management style to be very abrasive and combative. It is common for people to call ‘Blank’ names (behind their back of course) and there have been numerous occasions where employees have left meetings with ‘Blank’ crying.
The Biography section is to discuss how this executive came up through the ranks of the business world. Pay special attention to any other leaders of renown that may have mentored them. Also consider the impact if they came up through the same business that they now run or did they come from the ‘outside’? Reflect on whether you think this makes a difference.
The next two sections are to discuss the Pros and Cons of their management style. Which of the skills that they exhibit can be quantified into one of these categories (pro or con)? The goal is to discuss what areas that you think are in their favor vs what you would avoid in a manager. This area is going to be partly subjective but if you make a well-reasoned explanation that is all that is asked.
The Evaluation and Summary of results section is where you can put some numbers and data to re-enforce how well the executive is doing. In this section, you need to look at the period that the executive has been in charge and how the company has responded. Has it grown? Has it changed markets? Has the culture changed? This data can then be re-enforced with data (like stock price during this period, etc.). Summarize your thoughts on how you think this executive is doing, any areas that you think would be good to improve/change and would you work for this company?
The paper does not have a word requirement, but it does have a content requirement. If your discussion of each of the rubric areas is not detailed enough to meet the required criteria it will be graded accordingly, so plan accordingly.

Management Paper Rubric

Criteria	Exceeds Requirements	Above Average	Meets Requirements	Does Not Meet Requirements
Introduction. 15 points	A brief introduction to the selected manager/leader and high-level overview of what company they run and how their management is viewed internally as well as externally. Includes statement of flow of the paper and transition statement to next paragraph	A brief introduction to the selected manager/leader and high-level overview of what company they run and how their management is viewed internally as well as externally. Includes statement of flow of the paper and transition statement to next paragraph.	Includes an adequate brief introduction to the selected manager/leader and high-level overview of what company they run and how their management is viewed internally as well as externally. Includes statement of flow of the paper and transition statement to next paragraph	Does not include a brief introduction to the selected manager/leader and high-level overview of what company they run and how their management is viewed internally as well as externally. Includes statement of flow of the paper and transition statement to next paragraph.
History 15 points	Discussed fully how the executive progressed to their current position. Special attention to other leaders that mentored them. Consider impact if they were external or internal candidate for current position.	Included 3 of 4 Required Elements: Discuss how the executive progressed to their current position. Special attention to other leaders that mentored them. Considered impact if they were external or internal candidate for current position.	Included 2 of 4 Required Elements: Discuss how the executive progressed to their current position. Special attention to other leaders that mentored them. Considered impact if they were external or internal candidate for current position.	Included 1 of 4 Required Elements: Discuss how the executive progressed to their current position. Special attention to other leaders that mentored them. Considered impact if they were external or internal candidate for current position.
Pros of Management Style 15 points	Identifies the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the pros of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed most of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the pros of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed some of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the pros of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed few of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the pros of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.
Cons of Management Style 15 points	Identifies the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the cons of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed most of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the cons of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed some of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the cons of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.	Fully discussed few of the required elements: Identified the Manager's Management Style. Fully discussed the cons of the style. Is it appropriate for the organizational culture? How does the manager use it to build teamwork, how does it relate to their decision-making style, Gives appropriate examples for each.
Results of Management Style 15 points	Examined the impact of effective management on the overall success of an organization. Included thorough discussion of manager’s approach and results in a paragraph on diversity and a paragraph on change management. Summarized with numbers and data to re-enforce, how well the executive has done (and is currently doing). How has manager impacted measurables such as Profitability, ROI, retention, employee satisfaction, etc	Adequately examined the impact of effective management on the overall success of an organization. Included an adequate discussion of manager’s approach and results in a paragraph on diversity and a paragraph on change management. Summarized with numbers and data to re-enforce, how well the executive has done (and is currently doing). But not thoroughly. How has manager impacted measurables such as Profitability, ROI, retention, employee satisfaction, etc	Superficially examined the impact of effective management on the overall success of an organization. Included a superficial discussion of manager’s approach and results in a paragraph on diversity and a paragraph on change management. Summarized with numbers and data to re-enforce, how well the executive has done (and is currently doing). How has manager impacted measurables such as Profitability, ROI, retention, employee satisfaction, etc	Inadequately examined the impact of effective management on the overall success of an organization. Either did not include or inadequately discussed manager’s approach and results in a paragraph on diversity and a paragraph on change management. Summarized with numbers and data to re-enforce, how well the executive has done (and is currently doing). How has manager impacted measurables such as Profitability, ROI, retention, employee satisfaction, etc
Integration of Knowledge & Critical Thinking 10 points	The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas. Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidence beyond the questions or requirements asked. Original thought supports the topic, and is clearly a well-constructed response to the questions asked. The evidence presented makes a compelling case for any conclusions drawn.	The paper demonstrates that the author, for the most part, understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Some of the conclusions, however, are not supported in the body of the paper. Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with sufficient and firm evidence. Clearly addresses all of the questions or requirements asked. The evidence presented supports conclusions drawn.	The paper demonstrates that the author, to a certain extent, understands and has applied some concepts learned in the course. Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas, but may repeat information provided and/ or does not address all of the questions asked. The author presents no original ideas, or ideas do not follow clear logic and reasoning. The evidence presented may not support conclusions drawn.	The paper does not demonstrate that the author has fully understood and applied concepts learned in the course. Shows some thinking and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped, unoriginal, and/or do not address the questions asked. Conclusions drawn may be unsupported, illogical or merely the author’s opinion with no supporting evidence presented.
Organization & Format 5 points	Writing shows high degree of attention to details and presentation of points. Format used enhances understanding of material presented. Unity clearly leads the reader to the writer’s conclusion and the format and information could be used independently.	Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.	Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Some points may be contextually misplaced and/or stray from the topic. Transitions may be evident but not used throughout the essay. Organization and format used may detract from understanding the material presented.	Writing lacks logical organization. It may show some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors and generally is an unorganized format and information.
Grammar & Mechanics 10 points	Followed formatting Times Roman 12 Font, 1.5 line spacing, Clear Headings and subheadings were used. Scholastic citation. Writing is free of all spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors and written in a style that enhances the reader’s ability to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices enhance the content. Used APA citation style appropriately throughout.	One of the formatting requirements was not followed: Times Roman 12 Font, 1” margins, 1.5 line spacing, Clear Headings & Subheadings, Scholastic citation. Writing is free of most spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices enhance the content. Used APA citation correctly most of the document. Some in-text citations are missing or not formatted properly.	Two of the formatting requirements was not followed: Times Roman 12 Font, 1”margins, 1.5 line spacing, Clear Headings & Subheadings, Scholastic citation. Some spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors are present, interrupting the reader from following the ideas presented clearly. There may be sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices may detract from the content. Did not use APA citation correctly. Most in-text citations are missing or incorrectly formatted.	Three or more of the formatting requirements was not followed: Times Roman 12 Font, 1”margins, 1.5 line spacing, Clear Headings & Subheadings, Scholastic citation. Writing contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, making it difficult for the reader to follow ideas clearly. There may be sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices disrupts the content. Did not use APA citation style or did not include in-text citations.

Discussion Forums 100 Points

There will be 10 discussion forums each worth 10 points. These are important in an online class to allow you to meet the requirement for student interaction. They are also subject based per week to help with the topic for that week.

DISCUSSION FORUM REQUIREMENTS & RUBRIC

Please post a 150-word minimum length "Initial Post" in response to the topic requirements on each forum during its scheduled week. As this is a Discussion Forum and not a “Comment Forum” additional posts are required. Also, required for each forum are two (2) 75-word minimum length “Response Posts” to at least two different classmates.

Each post should be unique and contribute something substantial and significant to the discussion.

Forums are scholarly dialogs, so while sharing what you think and not just what published authors wrote is encouraged, only stating opinion isn't acceptable. The key textbook concepts must be used when completing discussion forum posts.

Instead, thoughtfully integrate relevant Textbook concepts and theories or research you read about this week and strive to make connections between that academic content and your own observations and experiences.
Formal citations are not required in the discussion forums.

Your responses to the postings of other students should be relevant and substantive. It must contribute significantly to the discussion.

Reply posts containing just a few sentences or statements of agreement or disagreement only or that stray away from the topic, congratulating classmates for a “good job”, or repeat what another classmate has already said in his or her posts does not demonstrate substantive discussion. Each post must be unique. Posting the same reply or response for multiple times will result in a point reduction.
If there are no response posts made to students’ initial post a grade will be reduced by half.
Please be certain to post the name of the person you are responding to in each post you make; this is essential for tracking who said what to whom.

NETIQUETTE

Online courses promote the advance of knowledge through positive and constructive debate both inside and outside the classroom. Discussions on the Internet, however, can occasionally degenerate into needless insults and “flaming.” Such activity and the loss of good manners are not acceptable in a college setting--basic academic rules of good behavior and proper “Netiquette” must persist. Remember that you are in a place for the fun and excitement of learning that does not include descent to personal attacks, or student attempts to stifle the discussion of others.