Course Title: Principles of Management
Course Number: MAN 2021
Instructor: Kathy Blondell
Contact Information: Phone: Office: in Orange Park, (904)
276-6823; in St. Augustine, (904) 808-7406
Office Room: A-21, (Orange Park):
J-133, (St. Augustine)
E-mail (Office): kathyblondell@sjrcc.edu
Office Hours:
Monday: in Orange Park - 8:30 a.m. – 9:00
a.m.; 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: in
Wednesday: in
Thursday:
in
Required Text: Management, A Practical Introduction,
third edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin, publisher, Kinicki and Williams, authors
SJRCC Catalog
Description: This is an
introduction to the world of management with emphasis on the mid-manager.
Topics include the fundamental knowledge base, including motivation, behavioral
processes, group dynamics, organizational structure, systems, and change. The
management processes reviewed includes planning, leading, organizing, and
controlling. Emphasis is also placed on communication skills.
Course Objectives: Topics covered will include:
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introducing the whole concept of management
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understanding the environment of management
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learning how to plan, organize, lead, and
control
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reviewing the evolving viewpoints of
management
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managing change and innovation
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managing across the globe
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understanding the foundations of successful
management
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managing individual differences and behavior
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leading, motivating, training, and rewarding
employees
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creating environments of trust
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knowing how to motivate others
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building effective teams
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using technology and control techniques in
business operations
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moving beyond management to leadership roles
of power and influence
Academic Integrity: Students in this class must know, observe,
and not compromise the principles of
academic integrity. It is not
permissible to cheat, to fabricate or falsify information, to submit the same
academic work in more than one course without prior permission, to plagiarize,
to receive unfair advantage, or to otherwise abuse accepted practices for
handling and documenting information. The grade for this course includes the
judgment that the student’s work is free from academic dishonesty of any type.
Violations or infractions will be reported to the Vice President for Student
Affairs and may lead to failure of the course and other sanctions imposed by
the College.
Debate:
Each
student must participate in a debate. This
is required for a passing grade. Check your schedule early so you do not miss one of the five possible
debates. IF you cannot make one of the
scheduled debates you MUST send me an email with an alternate time and date no
later than January 31, 2008.
Read carefully the points and responses of the
opposite viewpoint, as you will be graded on your ability to present effective
arguments and your ability to respond to the arguments of the opposition
Grading:
Given regular class attendance and class preparation, grades will
then be based on the following point scale:
Þ Six Examinations: 45% of grade (Each test @ 30 points) Total possible =
180 points
Þ Discussion Board Introduction: 5% of grade Total possible = 20 points
Þ Chat Room Debate: 12.5% of grade (Required to receive a passing grade) Total
possible = 50 points
Þ Homework: 37.5% of grade. (Note: Each chapter assignment = 10 points) Total
possible = 150 points
Þ Total Score = 400 possible
Grading Scale:
Grade ranges are: A=90-100 (Score =/>360 points); B=80-89(Score =/>320 points); C=70-79(Score =/>280 points); D=60-69(Score =/>240 points); F=0-59. (Score <240 points)
Absences: As
stated in the student handbook you may
receive an instructor warning when you have not submitted a weekly assignment
regardless of the reason and may be
withdrawn from the course by the instructor after the second missed assignment.
However, it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from class. Do not assume that the instructor will
withdraw you. Do not stop coming to the class website without withdrawing officially
– protect your GPA. Withdrawal forms are available from the Records Office on
the Palatka Campus and from the Administration area of other campuses.
Make-up Policy:
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Note schedule is
tentative. Any schedule changes will be announced during regular class hours.
It is each student’s responsibility to stay informed.
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No credit will be
given for homework received after the due date.
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Tests are to be
completed during the open window per calendar. However, in event of an
emergency, a request for make-up on a missed test will be allowed if the
student has actively participated in class through the semester. The make-up
window will be during the week of April 14-18, 2008.
Course Calendar: See
separate schedule