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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Problem Solving & Decision Making
Course prefix, number, and section number: BMGT 2303 0340
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2023
Semester start and end dates: January 17- May 10, 2023
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: None
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: Decision-making and problem-solving processes in organizations utilizing
logical and creative problem-solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential
activities using managerial decision tools.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: Judgment in Managerial Decision Making, 8e,By Max H. Bazerman
& Don A. Moore; Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 978-1-118-065709 Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-118-543139 eBook
Name of instructor: Karen Stewart
Office location: Online When needed
Telephone number: 940-498-6263 Office
E-mail address: kstewart@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Monday - Thursday Virtual Hours 1:00–3:00 pm; By Appointment
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
List of graded assignments:
Discussion Weekly 60 Points
8 Chapter & Module Quizzes 145 Points
Aspire to be Hired Assignment 60 Points
Decision Making Problems Solving 165 Points
1 Exam – Final 100 Points
1 Final Project & Presentation 100 Points
Final grade scale:
600-525-A
524-449-B
448-373-C
372-297 -D
296-BELOW-F
Late work policy: 10 percent deduction for everyday an assignment
Absolutely no emailed assignments will be accepted.
There is extra credit available – do not ask for additional. Your grade will be based on the
graded elements listed above. There are no makeup assignments unless proof of illness is
provided to the instructor in a timely manner. If you miss an assignment for a documented and
approved medical reason or family emergency, you will be allowed 1 week to complete it.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
1. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, acadc
2. falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and
3. collusion. Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
4. The student will receive a failing grade of "O" on the assignment. If the assignment is
within a group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be
able to count as a dropped score. It will count as part of the grade.
5. A "Scholastic Dishonesty Report Form" will be submitted regarding the incident
6. Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade (letter grade of “F”)
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 for a documented and
approved illness or family emergency. If a student is absent more than 4 classes they will be
dropped. Class attendance will be taken from Discussion Forum participation.
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 April 3, 2023
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
LO1 Identify individual, group, and organizational decision-making processes
LO2 Write, present, and defend project recommendations
LO3 Apply process to solving problems using managerial decision tools and critical thinking
Core Objectives:
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.
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 Suite 170, Office 172
Telephone number: 940-498-6238
E-mail address: tlaman@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: Gainesville CTC 2106
Telephone number: 940-668-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu