Fall 2014 Principles of Management - Online 8-Week

Keck

TCC Fall 2014 Syllabus
Principles of Management

MGT 2363 – 290, 291, 292 – 13879, 16986, 16987

(FAST-TRAK 8-week Online Course)

Begins: August 18th, 2014 Ends: October 12th, 2014

Instructor: Gary L. Keck, B.S., MBA Business & Information Tech. Division

Office: NEC Room 2159 Interim Associate Dean: Patrick Green
Phone: (918) 595-7479 Office: NE 2372
E-mail: Phone: 595-7441
FAX: (918) 595-7520

Internet Instructor's Role

The instructor for your course is a full time faculty member at Tulsa Community College. Your instructor has been involved in the development of this course and is knowledgeable of both the course's process and content. Please rely on your instructor, as a teacher, problem-solver and information provider whenever you believe it is necessary.

Prerequisite

None

Other Suggested Internet Courses

BUSN 1053 – Introduction to Business

BUSN 2363 – Supervisory Management

MGMT 1353 – Management Essentials

MGMT 2323 – Organizational Behavior

MGMT 2453 – Human Resources Management

GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT

The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and their personal lives. General Education Goals relevant to this course include Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technical Proficiency.

Catalog Description

Introduction to the basic theory and principles of management. Emphasis is on the functions of management, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. A survey approach to current trends in management and possible future developments in organization and administration.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

To establish an understanding of the basic principles of management, and the functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
To understand the global and domestic role of the manager in strategic planning including the areas of ethics and social responsibility.
To expand the student's knowledge of how organizations are structured how employees contribute to the effectiveness of the organization.
To increase the student's awareness of leadership principles and communication methods as related to motivation of individuals and teams.
To understand the function of managerial control in a rapidly changing global business

Textbook, Software and Supplemental Materials

Required Text:

We will be using Principles of Management V2.0 by Carpenter/Bauer/Erdogan published by Flat World Knowledge ISBN: 978-1-4533-5447-6.

The textbook is no longer available for viewing FREEof charge, but can be found at URL: http://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/1726739. You can also find your text by going to students.flatworldknowledge.com and typing KECK in the search in the “Find Your Class.” Register with Flat World Knowledge to take notes in your online textbook and to be able to place an order.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Flat World Knowledge offers many formats for the text we will be using. I only require that you have access and use the online version; however you must select what will work best for you. Go to our website, click: http://students.flatworldknowledge.com/course/1726739, you will find all available options for you to choose from.

Ø The online version of the text is $19.95 along with other supplements called the Study Pass.

Ø I recommend you purchase either the All Access Pass for $34.95 or the VIP Pass for $49.95. Both of these will give you the opportunity to utilize the publisher’s supplements that will assist you with the tests.

Ø A physical copy of the textbook can be obtained in Black and White print for $34.95 and a Color for $149.95. Shipping generally takes 5-7 business days.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR ORDER?

Call or email and Flat World Knowledge is happy to help! They’re available between 9am – 5:30pm EDT. If you leave a message they’ll get back to you as fast as they can! Or go to http://www.flatworldknowledge.com/contact-us.

Required Software:

You will need to have an appropriate word processing program for this class. You need to use Microsoft Word 97 or above. Microsoft Works will NOT work. If you do not have Word, please check the Distance Learning web site for information on downloading a free word processing program called Open Office that will work for this class. (http://www.tulsacc.edu/dl/orientation/index.htm#office)

Required email address:

All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex: ). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course. You access MyTCC at https://portal.tulsacc.edu.

COMPUTER ACCESS

It is highly recommended that you have regular (daily) computer access, preferably a home computer with broadband Internet access. This course can be completed using public computers at TCC or other public access areas. However, be aware that using public computers may create a hardship. All course requirements remain the same whether your computer access is public or private (home).

TECHNICAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

You should be comfortable with the following:

· using a word processor (changing font, spell check)

· using email for communication

· sending an email attachment

· navigating the Internet

· downloading appropriate plug-ins

· using an Internet search engine

Teaching Methods and Instructional Procedures

The course is totally online. Strategies include: Reading resources linked to the Internet, project and process-oriented individual projects; use of the discussion board; use of the Internet; and e-mails among students and between individual students and the professor.

This course is designed to allow the student to progress at a self-determined rate within the parameters of the semester time frame and specified deadlines for assignments and testing. It is the student’s responsibility to read fifteen (15) chapters, complete four (4) on-line exams, submit a Semester project, and participate in four (4) discussion boards. Students may elect to do an optional Bonus Project Internet activity to earn up to 100 bonus points.

Completing an Internet course requires self-pacing and commitment. Class begins on August 18th, 2014, determine a schedule that you can live with and then stick to the schedule. The instructor is available through scheduled appointment or by e-mail at .

Attendance – TIME commitment – Student Expectations

Attendance (regular participation in the online classroom) is essential for maintaining the best learning environment. Learning occurs in relationship not only between student and course materials, but, just as importantly, peer to peer, professor to student, and student to professor.

Participation in this course via the Internet is the responsibility of the student. Students receiving benefits from government agencies must adhere to policies stipulated by the specific agency.

You are expected to log on to the course site 2-3 times per week. You are also expected to participate in all assigned activities in the course. Attendance will be measured by completion of course assignments.

This 3 credit hour course is customized to meet an 16-week full semester schedule. Students who successfully complete the course report that they spend an average of 10 hours per week on the course. You may spend more or less, depending on your current level of expertise.

NOTE: This Internet class demands that the student be self-motivated and self-disciplined. You are responsible to keep up with the schedule, assignments, and exams. I will be contacting you throughout the semester by email and announcements on Blackboard.

What You Should Understand About Internet Classes

n Be realistic about the amount of time required to do the coursework

n Plan to spend 3 to 5 clock hours per week for every credit hour

n Schedule class time just as if you were attending class on campus

n No late work is accepted! Turn in your work on time.

n On-line is NOT easier!

n Use email and the discussion boards to communicate often with your instructor and other classmates.

n Participate actively in the class.

n Log onto Blackboard frequently (at least 3 times per week), ideally every day if possible. Check for current announcements.

n Do NOT fall behind!

n Ask for help when you need help.

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWL FOR NON-PARTICIPATION

Students who fail to participate in the course during the first week or fail to complete the first assignment by the due date will be Administratively Withdrawn from the course!!

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

EXAMS – (Required) - (400 points – each exam is worth 100 points each)

There will be four on-line exams during the 8-week, fast-trak semester. Test questions will be multiple choice and will cover assigned textbook chapters. The assessment tests will include chapter information from the text as well as information from the Course Documents area of the course and can also include the information from the textbook site that you choose to have, for example online quizzes and flash cards.

There are online quizzes and flash cards for each chapter available through the publisher. These practice online quizzes and flash cards are designed to help you prepare to take your assessment tests.Scores for these quizzes do not count in the overall grading system, but it is strongly recommended that you take each self quiz for all of the chapters in a unit before taking the assessment test. Positive scores on the self quizzes indicate your readiness to take the unit assessment test, low scores on the self quizzes indicates a need for additional study before taking an assessment test.

The Chapter assessment tests will be based on the following assignment areas and will be available to take and completed during the dates indicated:

Ø Test #1: over Ch. 1 – 4…….Complete by 11:59 p.m. September 4th, 2014

Ø Test #2: over Ch. 5 – 8……Complete by 11:59 p.m. September 15th, 2014

Ø Test #3: over Ch. 9 – 12…..Complete by 11:59 p.m. September 27th, 2014

Ø Test #4: over Ch. 13 – 15……….Complete by 11:59 p.m. October 4th, 2014

Absolutely NO Make-Up tests will be allowed for any reason!

Because it is impossible for me to differentiate any one individual’s reason for missing a test (or assignment), no matter the reason, to be fair to all, I WILL NOT ACCOMMODATE ANY REQUEST FOR A MAKE-UP OR EXTEND ANY DUE DATE!

However, that is also the reason I offer the Bonus Project, to make up for missed points!

The last day for testing will be October 4th, 2014. No extensions can/will be given for any reason.

TESTING POLICY

All tests will be administered online. Even though you are taking them online, they are still "real" tests. Following are the testing procedures you are expected to follow while taking these exams.

· You are to take the test by yourself. No group efforts or help from other people in answering the test questions.

· You may use your book. However, the test is timed. You will not have time to look up every question.

· You have 90 minutes to complete the 50-question test. A timer appears, and the test continues until you click the submit button. You must submit your test before 90 minutes have elapsed.

· The test does not automatically stop at 90 minutes. You have to click "Submit" to end the test and stop the timer.

· If you go over the 90-minute time limit, for the first minute over 90 minutes you will lose 2 points. Each part of a minuteafter 91minutes will result in the loss of an additional 5 points per minute.

· If something happens and your computer freezes, get back into the test as quickly as you can. As soon as you completethe test, send me an email detailing your problem.

· If you lose your ability to access the Internet during a test, use your phone to call my office (595-7479) as soon as possible. Leave a voice mail if it is after hours. Do not wait until later.

---- COURSE ASSIGNMENTS (Read information and instructions carefully)

INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION BOARDS (300 possible points) (Required) – (four interactive discussions offered by instructor via Black Board Discussion Board, worth 75 points each)

Throughout the Fall semester, each student will participate in a series of four (4) interactive discussions based on previously read material and topical current events in the news. If you are not familiar with the discussion board there are tutorials on the Blackboard login page listed under “Using Discussion Boards” section just to the right of the login. Each student must consider the discussion topic (posed by the instructor) and two subsequent responses by their peers in the class.

The student’s original response to the instructor must be a minimum of 350 words and is required to be posted no later than a minimum of 2 days prior to Final due date. (Example: In DB #1 Final due date is 8/23, so original response is due by 8/21) Your subsequent responses in discussion to your peers must be a minimum of 250 words which are due by the Final due date posted.

No simple acquiescence of your answers with that of your peers, you must support your discussion by textual or some other resource basis.

The task in each Discussion Board Assignment will be: 1) To answer any questions that may be posed or implied in the assigned topic. The “What do you think?”; the “Why’s”; the “What about”; “What do others think?”; the “So What!” questions. Include your supported conclusions and opinions. 2) To decide exactly what direction you will pursue to provide a data-based and defensible answer to the discussion question. 3) To research your question response using electronic data bases, library, and Internet resources and do so in a manner that is reflective of both historical and current perspectives on the topic. 4) Again, on the responses to your peers NO SIMPLE ACQUIESCENCE OF ANSWERS (i.e. NO I agrees without defensible support of your answers).

You will be given some latitude on the first discussion board as to your responses. After that I will give you all feedback and you will need to adjust your responses appropriately, as I will grade them more stringently. Please see the grading rubric in the Course Information Tab for grading expectations. See schedule below for exact times for posting and due dates:

INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON DISCUSSION BOARD:

Discussion #1 posted 08/18/14 – Original Response due no later than 08/21/14 and Final responses due 11:59 p.m. 08/23/14