Course Syllabus

For

Principles of Management

Bus 158 (all sections)

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, Pa 15697

Mr. Larry L. Tavlarides, M.B.A.

Instructor

I.  Course Information

a.  Course Title - Principles of Management

b.  Course Number – BUS 158

c.  Lecture, Lab, Credit Hours – 3-0-3

d.  Email:

II.  Course Description

a.  Theory and principles of organization and management with emphasis on the management processes of planning, organizing, leading, controlling, and the business functions, concepts, and applications related to the manager’s role in a decision-making environment.

III.  Learning Outcomes

a.  This course will be conducted as a student-centered learning experience. This will be achieved utilizing: textbook based materials/notes, outside and on-line readings, in class case studies, personal assessments and scenario analysis in both individual and group settings. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

i.  Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and concepts describing the core concepts of management

ii. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and establish best management practices and business functions

iii.  Demonstrate an awareness of environmental influences and ever changing trends in management techniques and trends

iv.  Demonstrate the ability to utilize core management strategies to plan and successfully lead an organization

v. Demonstrate analytic skills through case and management problem studies

IV.  Course Outline

Week / Chapter / Topic
1-2 / Intro to course, Chapter 1 & 2 / Overview/ Management Theory
3 / Chapter 3 / Work Environment & Ethics
4 / Chapter 4 / Global Management
5 / Chapter 5 / Planning
6 / Chapter 6 / Strategic Management
7 / Chapter 7 / Individual & Group Decision Making
8 / Chapter 8 / Organizational Culture, Structure & Design
9 / Chapter 9 / Human Resource Management
10 / Chapter 10 / Organizational Change & Innovation
11 / Chapter 11 / Managing Individual Differences & Behavior
12 / Chapter 12 / Motivating Employees
13 / Chapter 13 / Groups & Teams
14 / Chapter 14 / Power, Influence, & Leadership
15 / Chapter 15 & 16 / Communication/Control
16 / Final Exam/Project

V. TEXT USED

A. Management, A Practical Introduction, 6th Edition, Angelo Kinicki, Brian K. Williams, McGraw-Hill Irwin © 2013

B. Suggested References

1. Wall Street Journal

2. New York Times

3. Valley News Dispatch

4. Pittsburgh Post Gazette

5. The Economist

6. Bloomsburg Businessweek

7. Harvard Business Review

VI. CLASSROOM PROCEDURE

A. Absence and Tardy Policy

1. Attendance is not required but is strongly recommended.

Excessive absences will adversely affect student progress due to loss of in-class lectures, graded class assignments and pertinent class discussions.

2. Students are expected to be on time.

Tardy entries disrupt the class and the instructor and will not be tolerated.

B. Discussions

1. Students will read from major business publications in class. The instructor will often ask for student opinions and discussions of contemporary topics. Information gained in these discussions will give basis to the topic being discussed in class that week.

2. Students who contribute to in-class learning by discussing contemporary topics and answering questions contribute to the overall learning process and will be recognized as such. The instructor, however, will restrict these discussions to relevant topics.

3. It is necessary for students to develop analytic problem-solving skills. To encourage this development, the instructor will assign cases, business problems and outside readings to students. The student is expected to do whatever research is necessary to analyze and solve the problems presented, using resources outside the classroom. Students should be prepared to answer questions and present solutions to the problems using acceptable business theory, terminology, and sound reasoning. The instructor will guide the discussions in class. Students who are not present during discussions obviously can't contribute. Since college level work is essentially an individual student effort, albeit guided by the instructor, students must accept the responsibility for in-class worked missed. Material discussed during the case and problem sessions may be used on major examinations.

4. Students are responsible for all reading assignments, all classroom lecture information, all outside readings assigned, all case studies assigned and following up with an instructor for any missed class material, or changes to the syllabus timeline, if an absence occurs.

5. It is the student's responsibility to be present for assignments when assigned and to complete all assignments by the due date.

C. Examination Procedure

1. There may be examinations covering the material as described in Section IV. Every test will be announced with notice for students to prepare

accordingly.

2. The examinations will be worth 100 points each.

3. The examinations will be either objective or subjective questions or a combination of both.

4. There are no make-up examinations except under extenuating circumstances. It will be left up to the judgment of the instructor to determine if documentation is needed in order to approve a make-up exam.

D. Withdrawal Procedure

1. Follow the administrative procedure for withdrawal as outlined in the College Catalog.

E. Cell Phones & Other Electronic Devices

1. Cell phones and all other electronic devices are to be turned to silent or vibrate during class periods.

2. You are not permitted to use any of the cell phone functions during exams. This includes the calculator and the clock functions.

F. Disability Statement

If you believe that you may need academic accommodations due to a diagnosed and documented disability please contact Mary Ellen Beres, in the Student Development office, Founders Hall or call for an appointment at 724-925-4189 to discuss your individual needs. You may also email Mrs. Beres at with any questions that you might have regarding disability issues.

VII. Methods of Evalulation:

A. Examinations:

Students will be given written examinations that will evaluate their knowledge

through: essays, multiple choice questions and the like. (When applicable) Additionally, there may be research papers assigned that will demonstrate proficiency in academic concepts discussed in class.

B. Assignments:

Assignments will be given in anticipation for every class. They will vary in scope

and academic rigor to reinforce concepts that the students are studying. They will be collected and graded for: completion, content and correctness. (For blended classes, additional out of class assignments will be part of your online component learning)

C. Class Participation:

Students are expected to participate in classroom discussion and should be prepared to discuss concepts and ideas with: clarity, precision and

accuracy.

D. Grading Scale:

1. Grades are assigned on a percentage of total point’s basis.

90 - 100% = A

80 - 89% = B

70 - 79% = C

60 - 69% = D

59 - below = F

This syllabus is subject to change based on the instructors’ assessment to the overall classes’ progress.

Effort and a willingness to learn will go a long way in helping you succeed in this course – if you have questions or need help, please feel free to ask me during or outside of class.