Principles of Management

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Class
BMGT 1327
Concepts, terminology, principles, theories and issues in the field of management. Three hours lecture per week.
Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain the role, expectations, and functions of management.
  2. Describe the environment of management
  3. Explain ethics as it relates to business.
  4. Define goals and plans and explain the relationship between them.
  5. Explain the decision making process.
  6. Describe the fundamental characteristics of organizing.
  7. Explain the forces for change.
  8. Explain the role of human resource management in strategic planning.
  9. Describe attitudes in relation to business.
  10. Define leadership and explain its relationship to organizations.
  11. Define motivation and explain current and traditional approaches to motivation
  12. Explain why communication is essential for effective management.
  13. Describe the use of teams in business.
Required Textbooks
Management Principles and Applications. Bierman, Ferrell, et. al.
ISBN-10
978-0-9890496-8-9
Evaluation Standards

  1. Chapter quizzes – (10%) There will be an open book quiz for each chapter.
  2. Section exams (3) - (50%)
  3. Class projects – (40%) A variety of assignments; individual, team, written, or oral (approximately 10 assignments).
Program Learning Outcomes

  • The student will develop a marketable skill for immediate employment.
  • Opportunities for students to upgrade their skills will be provided.
  • Students will obtain a background of business and career information for further study, further training, and citizenship.
Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

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Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities. A SCANS matrix which includes this course is available for your review by clicking the link below. https://www.wcinstruction.net/syllabi/file.php/17/CISCompetencyFoundationMaster2011.pdf

Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Friday, August 27, 2021, 8:30 AM