BUAD 131: Principles of Management

Fall

Instructor	Mrs. Kimberly K. Montney
Phone	269 965-3931 ext. 2505
Office Hours:	Please look at my academic website, http://academic.kellogg.edu/montneyk
Course Prerequisites	None
Textbook	See http://bookstore.kellogg.edu.  Note: Textbook information is generally not available until a few weeks before the semester begins.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: One midterm and one final, both of which must be taken at one of our testing centers. Required on campus sessions:  Two, one for the midterm and one for the final. Special labs or practicum:  None Number of assignments:  A variety of assignments ranging from a Internet based assignments, case studies, video assignments, web links, group assignments, and others as deemed necessary for the completion of the course. Estimated time per week:  9 hours Scheduled activities or self paced:  Self-paced and some group work. Technical Requirements:  Please see http://www.kellogg.edu/is/coursetec/bbreqs.html for information on connecting to Blackboard from your home computer.
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu/
Description	An analysis and application of the basic principles of management. Subjects include management by objectives, supervisory leadership styles, current managerial problems, motivational techniques, organizational problems, communications, planning techniques and management control systems. Emphasis will be placed on individual and group involvement through case problems, group discussions, role playing, and other individual involvement methods.
Objectives	We will be covering the all of the chapters in the textbook, and the objectives are as follows: Increase the students' understanding of the basic functions of management including but not limited to motivation leadership, work groups, relationships with superiors, colleagues, and subordinates, planning and establishing objectives, organizing, control systems related to management concepts.  Encourage the students to apply management knowledge to practical day-to-day business issues. Provide the opportunity for students to understand how managerial jobs differ from other types of jobs.. Provide the opportunity for students to understand the factors that lead to organizational success.  Introduce students to the need for management in business organizations and the role of management in developing an organizational structure, acquiring human resources and creating a supportive work environment.  Provide the opportunity for students to understand how attitudes and values will influence managerial styles. Provide the opportunity for students to use motivational theories to improve their managerial effectiveness. Provide the opportunity for students to learn how to improve their planning performance and the planning performance of others.
Grading	Check the Syllabus and Course Materials link at my website, http://academic.kellogg.edu/montneyk to see a full copy of the Course-at-a-Glance.  This outline will give you an idea of the amount of assignments that will be required and the dates that they will be due.
Grading Scale	Your final grade is based on the amount of points possible for the course.  You will be graded by taking your points divided by the points possible and the scale below will be used to calculate your final grade. 93.5 - 100%  A 89.5 - 93.4%  A- 86.5 - 89.4%  B+ 83.5 - 86.4%  B 79.5 - 83.4%  B- 76.5 - 79.4%  C+ 73.5 - 76.4%  C 69.5 - 73.4%  C- 66.5 - 69.4%  D+ 63.5 - 66.4%  D 59.5 - 63.4%  D- 59.4 and below  Failing
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students.  If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come to the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center.  See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Materials Submission	Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and the blackboard site for this class to submit materials.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability.  KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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