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SAC LogoPrinciples of Management

BUSINESS 120 / MANAGEMENT 120, FALL 2018

ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Class Time: On-line // CANVAS

Class location: CANVAS online learning platform

Required Text:  MGMT 10 : by Chuck Williams

Cengage ISBN 9781337116756

Cost through the SAC/Cengage Microsite :

Course Link URL: https://www.cengage.com/dashboard/#/course-confirmation/4LPN3VFPVZ0S/initial-course-confirmation

Course Key: 4LPN-3VFP-VZ0S

Direct to Student:  Textbook/Digital Tool

Price via Microsite = $57.25/$33.00

 

PROF. GABRIEL SHWEIRI

shweiri_gabriel@sac.edu

Ofc: Bldg A, Rm 107-4 Tel: 714-564-6753

Hours: T 8:00 – 9:30/ W 4 – 6/Th 8-9:30

Ad-hoc hours or by appointment

 

Course Description:

This is an introductory course in general business management.  The course presents a set of tools that will enable anyone to successfully become a manager, or provide insight to anyone to successfully work with managers in an organization.

 

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course each student will demonstrate a detailed understanding of management functions within an organization or general business.  All students will benefit by acquiring a general knowledge of business management that will enhance their career.

 

Blackboard Discussion

For all discussions - you must create a thread prior to being able to join the discussion and see the other student comments. You are required to post on at least two (2) other student comments to receive credit for the discussion.

 

SCHEDULE

Subject

On-line assignments

Reading assignments

Week 1 / August 27

Module 1

Chapter 1

Homework assignment ch 1

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 1

Chapter 2

Homework assignment ch 2

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 2

Week 2 / September 3

Module 2

Chapter 3

Homework assignment ch 3

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 3

Chapter 4

Homework assignment ch 4

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 4

Week 3 / September 10

Module 3

Review chapters 1-4

Review exercise

 

 

Review Discussion

Test 1

 

 

Week 4 / September 17

Module 4

Chapter 5

Homework assignment ch 5

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 5

Chapter 6

Homework assignment ch 6

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 6

Week 5 / September 24

Module 5

Chapter 7

Homework assignment ch 7

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 7

Chapter 8

Homework assignment ch 8

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 8

Week 6 / October 1

Module 6

Review chapters 5-8

 

Review exercise

 

Review Discussion

 

Test 2

 

Week 7 / October 8

Module 7

Chapter 9

Homework assignment ch 9

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 9

Chapter 10

Homework assignment ch 10

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 10

Week 8 / October 15

Module 8

Chapter 11

Homework assignment ch 11

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 11

Chapter 12

Homework assignment ch 12

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 12

Week 9 / October 22

Module 9

Review chapters 9-12

Case Study Assigned

 

 

Review Discussion

Test 3

 

 

Week 10 / October 29

Module 10

Chapter 13

Homework assignment ch 13

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 13

Chapter 14

Homework assignment ch 14

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 14

Week 11 / November 5

Module 11

Chapter 15

Homework assignment ch 15

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 15

 

Work on Case Study

 

 

Week 12 / November 12

Module 12

Review chapters 13-15

Review exercise

Work on Case Study

 

Review Discussion

Test 4

 

 

Week 13 / November 19

Module 13

Chapter 16

Homework assignment ch 16

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 16

Chapter 17

Homework assignment ch 17

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 17

Week 14 / November 26

Module 14

Chapter 18

Homework assignment ch 18

Discussion

Quiz

Read CH 18

 

Work on Case Study

 

 

Week 15 / December 3

Module 15

 Review Case Studies

Work on Case Study

 

 

 

Turn in Case Study

 

 

Week 16 / December 10

Module 16

 

 

Final Review

Final Exam

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communication Skills

          1. Listening and Speaking - Students will be able to communicate management principles to influence the behavior of others in the workplace.  They will also be able to communicate information and directions to superiors, peers and subordinates and involve others in an open communication process.
          2. Reading and Writing - Students will learn the topic content and vocabulary associated with the course. They will formulate written communication to influence their work environment.

Thinking and Reasoning

          1. Critical Thinking - Students will be able to recognize and identify workplace and individual problems and differentiate facts from inferences while gathering information.
          2. Creative Thinking - Students will learn to make sound management decisions based on diffent business scenarios.

Information Management

          1. - Students will be able to develop hypotheses, compare and contrast possible problem solutions, analyze possible outcomes, and recommend action plans.

Participation & Attendance

Dates to be aware of:

 

Start Date

27 August 2018

 

End Date

16 December 2018

 

Last Day to Add

09 September 2018

 

Last Drop Date with 'W'

18 November 2018

 

Last Drop Date without 'W'             

09 September 2018

 

Last Date to get Refund

09 September 2018

Participation in discussions and in-class activities are important to understanding the material covered in the text and in the lectures. Each student will be expected to participate.

 

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to drop the class. If there has been no drop, and the student has missed more than 25% of the course requirements, an “F” grade will be assigned. 

 

 

Honesty Policy

A student caught cheating on any exam or assignment will receive no credit for that exam or assignment. Additional disciplinary actions may result as per the policies found in the SAC student handbook.

Accommodation for disabilities

Any student with verifiable disabilities who wishes to request accommodations is responsible for notifying the instructor and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) within the first two weeks of class. To arrange for accommodations, contact DSPS by phone 714.564.6260 or 714.564.6384 TDD. Or visit DSPS in U-103.

Tests & Grading

The course consists of 5 tests:  100 points each

Participation in discussions: 180 points

Homework assignments: 180 points

Case Study: 140 points

A = 900 to  1000

B = 800 to 899

C = 700 to 799

D = 600 to 699

F = 599 or lower

Disclaimer

Please note that the syllabus may be updated at any point through the semester at the instructor’s discretion.

Santa Ana College Mission Statement

“The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, workforce and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuits in a dynamic learning environment.”

Business Division Mission Statement

The mission of the Business Division is to prepare Santa Ana College students for professional careers in business and to provide a transfer pathway from the Community College to University. The Business Division offers courses and programs of study that emphasize excellence in teaching with content that is rigorous, current, and of greatest benefit to its students and community.

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