BMGT 1327-9S1

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BMGT 1327 Fall 25 Principles of Management (BMGT 1327 – 9S1) CREDIT 03 Semester Credit Hours (03 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Dual Credit Face-to-face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management. • Apply theories to a business environment. • Identify leadership roles in organizations. • Describe elements of the communication process. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Jennifer Williams Email: jennifer.williams@silsbeeisd.org Office Phone: (409) 980-7877 ext. 6220 Office Location: Silsbee High School, Room 220 Conference Period: 9:33 – 10:29 daily REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar Institute of technology is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Principles of Management (OpenStax) Digital ISBN-13: 978-0-9986257-6-8 Digital PDF and Web-Access versions of the textbook are provided to students without charge through the Course Blackboard Portal. ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must follow the attendance policy for Silsbee ISD, which can be found in the SISD Student Handbook 2024-25 located on the school’s website. Attendance is taken daily for face-to-face classes. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Please stay current with Google Classroom to ensure all assignments are completed on time. DATE UNIT LESSONS ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 1 (8/25/25 – 8/29/25) Unit 1 – Introduction to Management and Business Ethics Lesson 1 – Introduction to Management Lesson 2 – Levels of Management Lesson 3 – Roles of Management Lesson 4 – History and Evolution of Management Weekly Notes Quiz Week 2 (9/2/25 – 9/5/25) Lesson 5 – History and Evolution of Management, cont. Lesson 6 – Introduction to Ethics Lesson 7 – Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Notes Quiz Week 3 (9/8/25 – 9/12/25) Unit 1 Review Unit 1 Exam Unit 2 – Planning Lesson 1 – Introduction to Planning Lesson 2 – The Planning Process Weekly Notes Quiz Week 4 (9/15/25 – 9/19/25) Lesson 3 – Developing an Awareness of the Present State Weekly Notes Quiz Week 5 (9/23/25 – 9/26/25) Lesson 4 – Strategic Management – Types of Strategy Lesson 5 – Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives Lesson 6 – Decision-Making Weekly Notes Quiz Week 6 (9/29/25 – 10/3/25) Lesson 7 – Globalization Lesson 8 – The Impact of Culture Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 2 Exam Week 7 (10/6/25 – 10/10/25) Unit 3 – Organizing Lesson 1 – Organizational Structures Lesson 2 - Building Blocks of the Organization Lesson 3 - Organizational Design Weekly Notes Quiz Week 8 (10/15/25 – 10/17/25) Lesson 4 – Organizational Change Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 3 Exam DATE UNIT LESSONS ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 9 (10/20/25 – 10/24/25) Unit 4 – Leading Lesson 1 – Traits of Leaders Lesson 2 – Elements of the Leadership Process Lesson 3 – Traditional Leadership Styles Lesson 4 – Contemporary Leadership Styles Weekly Notes Quiz Week 10 (10/27/25 – 10/31/25) Lesson 5 – Employee Attitudes and Personality Lesson 6 – Perception Lesson 7 – Motivating and Rewarding Employees Lesson 8 – Motivational Theories – Process-Based Weekly Notes Quiz Week 11 (11/3/25 – 11/7/25) Lesson 9 – Teams and Teamwork Lesson 10 – Communication Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 4 Exam Week 12 (11/10/25 – 11/14/25) Unit 5 – Controlling Lesson 1 – The Controlling Function Lesson 2 – Costs and Benefits of Control Lesson 3 – Primary Methods of Control Weekly Notes Quiz Week 13 (11/17/25 – 11/21/25) Unit 6 – Staffing Lesson 1 – What is human resource management? Lesson 2 – Selection and Placement Weekly Notes Quiz Laws and Regulations Assignment (11/25/26 – 11/28/25) – Thanksgiving Break Week 14 (12/1/25 – 12/5/25) Unit 6 – Staffing, continued Lesson 3 – Talent Development and Succession Planning Lesson 4 – Performance Management Lesson 5 – Compensation and Benefits Weekly Notes Quiz Week 15 (12/8/25 – 12/12/25) Lesson 6 – Ethics and Human Resources Review Unit 5 & 6 Exam Final Exam COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: District All work will be graded. A student’s semester grade consists of a midterm/final and work for each term (nine weeks). The final semester grade has the following breakdown: • Midterm/Final – 20% • Term Grade – 80%, of which: o Daily Work accounts for 40% o Tests account for 60% Class Daily Work for both semesters will consist of the following activities: • Class notes • Weekly discussion • Vocabulary quizzes • Practice assignments Test grades will consist of: • Unit Exams • Large Individual and Group Projects Makeup Work – For excused absences, students will have the number of days absent to turn in makeup work. For example, if the student is absent one day, they will have one day to complete all makeup assignments, two days and they will have two days to complete assignments, etc. Late Assignments – Students will have one day to turn in daily work late. The highest grade awarded for late work will be a 70. After one day, the student will receive a zero. For large individual and group projects, students will have ample notice of the due date, and these assignments cannot be turned in late. If a student is absent on the due date, they must contact the teacher and arrange for turning in the assignment. GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into the classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION Announcements Announcements will be posted in Google Classroom under the Stream as needed. Therefore, it is important to check Google Classroom frequently. Assignments All assignments will have due dates posted in Google Classroom. Please refer to the course syllabi and assignment due dates in Google Classroom. Typically, all assignments are due Friday at 11:59 CST PM. Lessons when Absent A video of the lesson will be provided in Google Classroom for students who are absent. It is the student's responsibility to watch the video and record any notes that were provided in class. Failure to do so will result in a lower grade for class notes. Professional Communication My preferred method of communication is through email. My email is jennifer.williams@silsbeeisd.org. Please provide all relevant information regarding your request (for example, the assignment or lesson name).

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• BMGT 1327 Fall 25 Principles of Management (BMGT 1327 – 9S1) CREDIT 03 Semester Credit Hours (03 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Dual Credit Face-to-face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION Concepts, terminology, principles, theories, and issues in the field of management. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to • Explain various theories, processes, and functions of management. • Apply theories to a business environment. • Identify leadership roles in organizations. • Describe elements of the communication process. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Jennifer Williams Email: jennifer.williams@silsbeeisd.org Office Phone: (409) 980-7877 ext. 6220 Office Location: Silsbee High School, Room 220 Conference Period: 9:33 – 10:29 daily REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar Institute of technology is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Principles of Management (OpenStax) Digital ISBN-13: 978-0-9986257-6-8 Digital PDF and Web-Access versions of the textbook are provided to students without charge through the Course Blackboard Portal. ATTENDANCE POLICY Students must follow the attendance policy for Silsbee ISD, which can be found in the SISD Student Handbook 2024-25 located on the school’s website. Attendance is taken daily for face-to-face classes.
• DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Please stay current with Google Classroom to ensure all assignments are completed on time. DATE UNIT LESSONS ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 1 (8/25/25 – 8/29/25) Unit 1 – Introduction to Management and Business Ethics Lesson 1 – Introduction to Management Lesson 2 – Levels of Management Lesson 3 – Roles of Management Lesson 4 – History and Evolution of Management Weekly Notes Quiz Week 2 (9/2/25 – 9/5/25) Lesson 5 – History and Evolution of Management, cont. Lesson 6 – Introduction to Ethics Lesson 7 – Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Notes Quiz Week 3 (9/8/25 – 9/12/25) Unit 1 Review Unit 1 Exam Unit 2 – Planning Lesson 1 – Introduction to Planning Lesson 2 – The Planning Process Weekly Notes Quiz Week 4 (9/15/25 – 9/19/25) Lesson 3 – Developing an Awareness of the Present State Weekly Notes Quiz Week 5 (9/23/25 – 9/26/25) Lesson 4 – Strategic Management – Types of Strategy Lesson 5 – Mission, Vision, Goals, and Objectives Lesson 6 – Decision-Making Weekly Notes Quiz Week 6 (9/29/25 – 10/3/25) Lesson 7 – Globalization Lesson 8 – The Impact of Culture Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 2 Exam Week 7 (10/6/25 – 10/10/25) Unit 3 – Organizing Lesson 1 – Organizational Structures Lesson 2 - Building Blocks of the Organization Lesson 3 - Organizational Design Weekly Notes Quiz Week 8 (10/15/25 – 10/17/25) Lesson 4 – Organizational Change Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 3 Exam
• DATE UNIT LESSONS ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Week 9 (10/20/25 – 10/24/25) Unit 4 – Leading Lesson 1 – Traits of Leaders Lesson 2 – Elements of the Leadership Process Lesson 3 – Traditional Leadership Styles Lesson 4 – Contemporary Leadership Styles Weekly Notes Quiz Week 10 (10/27/25 – 10/31/25) Lesson 5 – Employee Attitudes and Personality Lesson 6 – Perception Lesson 7 – Motivating and Rewarding Employees Lesson 8 – Motivational Theories – Process-Based Weekly Notes Quiz Week 11 (11/3/25 – 11/7/25) Lesson 9 – Teams and Teamwork Lesson 10 – Communication Weekly Notes Quiz Unit 4 Exam Week 12 (11/10/25 – 11/14/25) Unit 5 – Controlling Lesson 1 – The Controlling Function Lesson 2 – Costs and Benefits of Control Lesson 3 – Primary Methods of Control Weekly Notes Quiz Week 13 (11/17/25 – 11/21/25) Unit 6 – Staffing Lesson 1 – What is human resource management? Lesson 2 – Selection and Placement Weekly Notes Quiz Laws and Regulations Assignment (11/25/26 – 11/28/25) – Thanksgiving Break Week 14 (12/1/25 – 12/5/25) Unit 6 – Staffing, continued Lesson 3 – Talent Development and Succession Planning Lesson 4 – Performance Management Lesson 5 – Compensation and Benefits Weekly Notes Quiz Week 15 (12/8/25 – 12/12/25) Lesson 6 – Ethics and Human Resources Review Unit 5 & 6 Exam Final Exam COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: District All work will be graded. A student’s semester grade consists of a midterm/final and work for each term (nine weeks). The final semester grade has the following breakdown: • Midterm/Final – 20% • Term Grade – 80%, of which:
• o Daily Work accounts for 40% o Tests account for 60% Class Daily Work for both semesters will consist of the following activities: • Class notes • Weekly discussion • Vocabulary quizzes • Practice assignments Test grades will consist of: • Unit Exams • Large Individual and Group Projects Makeup Work – For excused absences, students will have the number of days absent to turn in makeup work. For example, if the student is absent one day, they will have one day to complete all makeup assignments, two days and they will have two days to complete assignments, etc. Late Assignments – Students will have one day to turn in daily work late. The highest grade awarded for late work will be a 70. After one day, the student will receive a zero. For large individual and group projects, students will have ample notice of the due date, and these assignments cannot be turned in late. If a student is absent on the due date, they must contact the teacher and arrange for turning in the assignment. GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to
• students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into the classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses. STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION
• Announcements Announcements will be posted in Google Classroom under the Stream as needed. Therefore, it is important to check Google Classroom frequently. Assignments All assignments will have due dates posted in Google Classroom. Please refer to the course syllabi and assignment due dates in Google Classroom. Typically, all assignments are due Friday at 11:59 CST PM. Lessons when Absent A video of the lesson will be provided in Google Classroom for students who are absent. It is the student's responsibility to watch the video and record any notes that were provided in class. Failure to do so will result in a lower grade for class notes. Professional Communication My preferred method of communication is through email. My email is jennifer.williams@silsbeeisd.org. Please provide all relevant information regarding your request (for example, the assignment or lesson name).