class Reflection

BMGT 1327- 8 week online

Principles of Management

Instructor: Leslie. F. Hall

Phone: 281-618-7119

[email protected]

Online Office Hours:

WebEx Conference can be arranged

Phone: 281-618-7119

Email: [email protected]

Office: _____DTEC 101R___ Fax:____________________________

TEXTBOOK:

Management-6th edition ISBN: 9781260923346

Authors: Bateman/Snell/Konopaske Publisher: McGraw Hill

The ISBN provided is for a bundle that is sold at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore on the North Harris campus. It includes the eBook, loose-leaf hard copy of the book and an access code.

https://connect.mheducation.com/class/l-hall-spring-20212nd-8-week-class

Course Description and Objectives:

Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment. (Three credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

· Evaluate human relations including diversity, attitudes, self-esteem, and interpersonal skills.

· Identify the causes and effects of stress in the workplace.

· Identify communication skills.

· Identify decision-making skills.

· Describe how theories of motivation and human behavior impact strategies of change management.

Attendance Policy

1) Students are expected to check into class at least two times per week. I have an ability to track the time and date when you are in the course completing work.

2) Students will be provided with free access to the eBook of the McGraw-Hill textbook for the first ten days. Lack of money, financial aid, or veteran benefits to purchase the book is not a valid excuse.

3) Students are automatically withdrawn from their course after Official Day of Enrollment if they have not completed assignments. The “Introduction Discussion” is the official check-in for this course. The due date is Monday, July 13, 2020. After that point, students who have not completed assignments for one week may be withdrawn from this class by the instructor, unless the student has contacted the instructor and discussed their situation. This conversation must take place during that one-week period, not after the fact.

4) Students who have not completed required assignments based on these guidelines will be automatically disabled from the system for non-attendance/active participation and will be withdrawn from the class as an "Administrative Drop" due to "Excessive Absence." 

Drop Policy

Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses.  This six-course limit includes courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education if they fall under the law.

Student Conduct

The Lone Star College System Policy & Procedure Manual [Student Conduct, Section 562.0ld] states, “Disruptive activity that hinders other students’ learning or deters an instructor from effective teaching will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”

ADA (2017)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires accommodation(s) to participate in this course, please contact the LSC-North Harris Disability Services Office as soon as possible (Winship 120, 281-765-7940). Disability Services will provide you with the documentation I need in order to provide your accommodation(s). Failure to handle this in a timely manner may delay your accommodations.

 

Academic Integrity

The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners – students, faculty, staff and administrators – will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the system.

The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor, or the professor and academic dean, or the professor and chief student services officer and can include but are not limited to:

1. Having additional class requirements imposed,

2. Receiving a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment,

3. Receiving a grade of “F” for the course,

4. Being withdrawn from the course or program,

5. Being expelled from the college system.

Campus Carry

The Texas Legislature enacted campus carry by passing Senate Bill 11, effective at LSC on August 1, 2017. Senate Bill 11, known as the “Campus Carry” law, amends Texas law to allow license holders to carry concealed handguns on college campuses. To carry a concealed handgun on LSC campuses, an individual must have a valid License to Carry issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

LSC has established rules and regulations regarding enforcement of Campus Carry. Lone Star College prohibits concealed carry in some areas of LSC campuses. For more information about Campus Carry, visit the LSC Campus Carry website at http://www.lonestar.edu/campuscarry.

Virus Protection

The college will not be held liable for any corruption of data caused by virus contamination. The college computers are regularly screened and are protected against computer viruses to the best of our ability. However, we do not guarantee that viruses do not exist on our systems. Procedures are in place in all labs for you to scan your diskettes. It is your responsibility to protect your data from corruption due to viruses.

Student Services

Library

The Library at each college provides print and non-print resources and services for students. The materials have been selected to serve the curricular, vocational, and recreational needs of the college community. Each college provides computer access to a variety of information in electronic form including bibliographic indexes to journals, Internet resources, and multimedia publications. COVID-19 situation has closed campus access. Digital library services are available.

Learning Support Centers

Learning Support Center at each college provide print and audio-visual materials as well as tutorial assistance and computer labs for students who need academic support services. Materials from other disciplines are available in each center including reading, writing, math and college study skills.

Counseling and Advising: Lone Star College-North Harris, in cooperation with Communities in Schools, provides counseling to assist you in meeting your academic, career and personal goals. Confidential counseling services are available by appointment to help you overcome academic challenges, make a career choice, plan your transfer and gain self-understanding. Use the following contact information for the help you need:

 For personal matters, including crisis intervention, emergency needs, supportive guidance and more, contact Linda Leon, LMSW at [email protected] (office: SSB-110B; 281-618-7146) or Titania Jackson, MSW (office SSB-110A; 281-618-7144).  For further information, see www.lonestar.edu/CIS.htm

 For transfer information, contact Kristina Raymond (office SSB-110C; 281-618-5557) at [email protected]

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 For academic advising, contact advisors who are available online or by phone.

Internet & E-mail

The Lone Star College System provides computing and network resources to students. Students are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail), for educational or System-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software and network capacities provided through the System computer services are and remain the property of the System, and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use.

Access to the System’s e-mail and similar electronic communication systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. System users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Anonymous or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.

 Emergency Notification Information

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/oem for details. In the event of an emergency, contact LSCS Police at (281) 290-5911 or X5911.

COURSE INSTRUCTIONS: Policies, Assignments, and Assessment

COMPUTER LITERACY

Desire 2 Learn Mandatory Orientation

A D2L Orientation is required of all first-time users of the system. This will take about 30 minutes to complete. You must make a 80% or better to be given access to D2L. To Login to the Mandatory Online Student Orientation, go to the LSC-Online home page: http://lonestar.edu/lsc-online. Click on the “login button”.  Enter the Mandatory Online Student Orientation Course. It is the students’ responsibility to learn how to navigate the D2L system.

Online Course Readiness Assessment

You may wish to take the Online Course Readiness Assessment, to help you decide whether an online course will suit your skills and personal learning style. You can access the Smart Measure Assessment at http://lonestar.edu/lsc-online/online-learning.htm

COMMUNICATION

Email is the easiest way to communicate with me.

For course related questions, contact me through the course D2L email.

If you contact me through [email protected] provide the following information in the Subject box: Student Name and course information (HRPO 1311 1001). You may address me as Professor Hall.

I check emails on a daily basis on Monday through Friday, usually first thing in the morning. I do not respond to emails in the evening beyond 10 PM.

My office phone number is (816) 803-0098. I would recommend that you text me, or instant message me in the D2L I will either call or respond to your request by email or text message If we need to talk I can set up a WebEx session with you.

OPEN DISCUSSION The Open Discussion area purpose is to be used for general questions about the course. This is for communication between students. It is especially helpful if you are working late in the evenings and need a quick response.

I find that if one student has a question, typically several do. When you post a question, try to reference the specific area in the topic line (for example, Calendar Deadline for Quiz 1 or Instructions for Assignment 2). If others have the same question, they can read your answers. If you do not see a posting with your question, then please create one.  You will be able to practice posting in discussions in the “Orientation Discussion.” When responding to another person’s posts address him or her by name. For example, "Anna, I can relate....."

Do not use the open discussion to communicate with the instructor. Use the instructor’s email to get a direct response to your question.

COURSE INSTRUCTIONS

DEADLINES

Sunday evening at 11:59 PM is THE NORMAL DEADLINE FOR ASSIGNMENTS. The exception to this rule is the first post of the “DISCUSSION.” The initial post to the Discussion is due on TUESDAY evening before the following Monday deadline. The semester ends at 11:30 PM, Sunday, May 16, your final assignments will be due on Sunday, May 16, 2021. There are no exceptions to the deadline.

You must begin submitting before the deadline for it to be completely submitted by10:00 AM. It takes time for the system to process your submissions. I suggest you submit at least 15 minutes before the deadline to allow time for the system to accept your work. If you miss the deadline do not send your assignment by email. I will not grade it.

My best advice-do not wait until the last day to complete your work. Life happens-kids get sick, the computer crashes, you are called into work, etc. It is your responsibility to have a computer available to complete assignments. This is not a course that can be completed on your phone. Your computer crashing is not a valid excuse for missing a deadline. Develop a back-up plan, now; do not wait until you have an issue. I have found that work submitted on the last day tends to be of lower quality than work submitted at the beginning of the week.

If because of personal or health issues you are getting behind it might be in your best interest to withdraw from the class. I do not extend deadlines or reopen past due assignments. Please do not waste your or my time asking for exceptions to the deadline.

All assignments are open at the beginning of the semester. You may work at your own pace and in any order; however, deadlines must be honored.

D2L Brightspace Helpdesk

The Helpdesk will be your best friend, especially if this is the first time you have taken a class. They are open 24/7. You may contact them with any technical issues, for example, you cannot see the assignment, you have submitted an assignment, but you cannot see it, your grades, etc. If they are not able to resolve it for you within 24 hours send me an email and I will try to get you some help. Send me the Incident Number for your request. For technical assistance, call the Helpdesk Toll-Free at 1.866.614.5014.

D2L SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS: Please pay attention to the posted notices of scheduled system shutdowns. This is for your protection- if you are in the middle of an assignment and it shuts down you will lose your work. If there is a Lone Star College extended shutdown (2 hours or more) during the last four hours of the assignment, exceptions may be made. The IT Desk must provide you with a Ticket Number and an email from the Helpdesk documenting the issue. If you choose to wait until the last hours to complete your assignments, you are taking a great risk.

Course Assignments and Assessment

All course assignments are completed within the D2L system. It is important that you understand how to use the Learning Management System, as well as understand the permitted document formats.

The course content is set-up by PARTS to reflect the Table of Contents in your textbook.

Chapter Quiz (25 points)

Students will complete a 25-question quiz for each chapter of the textbook. Students are allowed two attempts; however, on the second attempt the questions will be different. The highest score of the two is the one that is recorded in the gradebook. There is no time limit on the quizzes.

Chapter Discussions (50 points)

Students will complete one discussion for each part of the course.

Discussions allow distance-learning students a level of participation with classmates that is integral to the course. My involvement in discussions will be limited. Generally, I will respond to students individually, however, you may expect my participation in the general discussions. You will participate in a discussion for each unit. The discussions are based on the information in the video. The topics are an expansion of topics presented in the textbook.

Disagreement is healthy if it is respectful of others. It is amazing what we can learn from one another if we approach ideas with an open mind.

You can see how this requires that everyone participate early and often. If you wait until the end of the discussion period, few will have a chance to respond to your posting. Think of this from the perspective of a face-to-face classroom discussion. If you walk into class during the last ten minutes, you have not actively participated in the class discussion.

Initial Post: Questions related to the video will be the basis of your initial post. I am looking for substantial answers to the questions that reflect your understanding of the course content and answers that show critical thinking on the topic. You can expand on your answers by providing key definitions and examples that have been provided in the textbook or examples from your work experiences or from others work experiences. One-sentence answers are not acceptable-students will be given a zero on the assignment for that type of performance. A rubric is used to grade Discussion. A requirement of at least 150 words on the initial post is required. Two 75-word responses to other students’ posts is required. Use your word count tool to verify your total. Post the word count at the end of your answer for verification.

I advise you to type your answers in a document and then copy and paste into the initial discussion thread. This protects you from losing information should there be a power outage, or you accidently delete the work you are typing directly into the initial thread. Do not just attach the file-make you post visible in the thread.

Students must make their initial post first then they will be allowed to see other students’ posts. You will not be able to make additions to your initial thread once you have made a post. I will grade the first post you make. If you click and submit an initial thread to view what other students have posted, you will be given a zero on the assignment.

Discussion Replies on the Topic: Students are required to respond to two of their classmates’ initial posts. Use the name of the person to which you are responding. For example, “Joyce Flora.” These responses are to be thoughtful, not just, “I agree” or “I don’t agree.” You are to provide support for your replies to their posts. You can indicate similarities and differences from their post with your experiences, share helpful information from other sources, etc. A minimum of 75 words per reply is required. Post a word count at the end of your reply.

A rubric is used to grade discussions. Review it before you begin working to refresh your memory of the requirements.

Vacation Project

Planning a vacation for the entire family is all about prioritizing and preparing ahead of time. The more family members you have, the more logistics there are to figure out. If you are a project manager by trade this might sound familiar. A family vacation can be a big undertaking, but if you make planning it like a project manager, you’ll have a better chance of enjoying your time off.

Personal SWOT Analysis (15%)

Length: 1,000 words

You will write a report about 1,000 words personal reflection. You should apply the knowledge from the textbook and the lecture about a SWOT analysis (Chapter 5) to evaluate yourself and your external environment.

Your report should include:

· A famous quote that you will “live by”. Explain how this quote demonstrate who you are and how it inspires you. It is also important to provide practical examples that illustrate your implementation of the quote in your life. (~1 paragraph)

· State your personal VISION statement (Where you want to be?) and MISSION statement (How you will get where you want to be?) (~1 paragraph)

· Use a four sectioned box and list all your SWOT as a visual aid. (table)

· SWOT analysis: Define your personal strengths and weaknesses and the opportunities and threats for your future career. (1 paragraph each, total 4 paragraphs)

· Concluding section to build a strategy to meet your personal Vision statement (1-2 paragraphs)

The report MUST be written in APA format (APA 6th edition), including university standard cover page, correct citation, and referencing. You are recommended to use graphs, figures, and data to support your analysis.

Class Reflection (Final assignment)

Purpose

This assignment will help you reflect on what you have learned throughout the course. You need to spend time on this project, I am not looking for one-word answers. You should be looking for specific insights into the management process and a detailed explanation of how your learning progressed through the class. You can follow the outline in your textbook, specific to planning, organizing, leading and controlling. These could 4 functions of management could provide heading for your reflection. Expectations are that your reflection will include an introduction, body text, summary and references.

Helpful resources

https://examples.yourdictionary.com/reflective-essay-examples.html

Overview

Why should we reflect?

Critical reflection helps us to see and understand multiple perspectives, make new connections between our ideas, experiences, and thoughts, find flaws or strengths in our solutions to problems, think about alternative outcomes, consider new or additional applications, and gain meaning from an experience. Through reflection, we are able to transform experiences from mundane, meaningless activities to deep, meaningful learning.

Reflect & Compose

Reflect: Reflect on the discussions, interactions, readings, and practices you have experienced during this course. Ask yourself questions such as:

What have I learned during this course?

What “ah-ha” moments did I experience?

Keep in mind this is an introduction to management. What is still unclear to me that I need to research further or continue to work on?

This is an assessment of your contributions in the discussions. What did I contribute that made a difference to the learning of others?

In what ways will I apply what I have learned to the remainder of my courses and to my dissertation?

What actions do I need to take to continue my learning in the area addressed in this course?

What behaviors do I need to change to improve my learning experiences during the remainder of my courses and to my dissertation?

Compose: Write a substantial reflection of at least 500 words which represents roughly one page single spaced, 12-point font. I would like you to use a double space. I would also like for you to exceed the minimum.

ASSESSMENT/GRADING STRUCTURE

Chapter Quiz 15 (20 points each) 300 points 30%

Personal SWOT Analysis 250 points 25%

Chapter Discussions

Course Reflection 100 points 10%

Vacation Project 100 points 10%

Total Points 1000 points

· Bonus Credit in this class consist of North Harris Survey and Course evaluation (D2L)

A= 1000-900

B= 899-800

C=799-700

D=699-600

F= Less than 600