Supervision (BMGT 1301)

Business Administration

Alief College

BMGT 1301 Supervision

Spring 2016 Regular Term

3 credit hours (3lecture)-48 hours per semester-16 weeks

SCANS Competencies Included

 

 

INSTRUCTOR: John A. Woodard, J.D.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone:  832-483-2964

E-mail: [email protected]

 

OFFICE LOCATION AND HOURS

Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that students are experiencing in this course.  Students do not need to wait until students have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance.  Student performance in my class is very important to me.  I am available to hear student concerns and just to discuss course topics. Office hours are upon request.65688

 

FINAL EXAM: Week of 5/11

LAST DAY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & STUDENT WITHDRAWALS:  

Verify in College Schedule Page.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

A study of the role of the supervisor. Managerial functions as applied to leadership, counseling, motivation, and human skills are examined. (Formerly BUSM 2325)

COURSE PREREQUISITE

Frequent Requisites

• ENGL 0300 or 0347
• GUST 0342 (9^th -11^th Grade Reading)
• MATH 0306 (Basic Math Pre-Algebra)

 

Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes

 

1. Explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor.
2. Identify the principles of management at the supervisory level.
3. Identify and discuss the human skills necessary for supervision.
4. Explain motivational techniques and give examples of how they can be utilized by a supervisor.
5. Structure a working environment which will provide a variety of ways for employees to be motivated.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

1. Explain the role, characteristics, and skills of a supervisor.
2. Identify the principles of management at the supervisory level.
3. Identify and discuss the human skills necessary for supervision.
4. Explain motivational techniques and give examples of how they can be utilized by a supervisor.
5. Structure a working environment which will provide a variety of ways for employees to be motivated.

 

Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO – e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)

Explain and apply the various theories, processes, and functions of management

Apply theories to a business environment.

Identify roles of leadership in organizations.

Describe elements of the communication process.

 

The primary objective is to give the student an understanding of the supervisor’s job.  This will entail learning the skills of planning, controlling, organizing, staffing, employee development, motivating employees, providing effective leadership and coping with workplace dynamics.

 

SCANS

 

Explain and apply the various theories, processes, and functions of supervision

Foundation Skills - Basic –Reading, Foundation Skills - Basic –Writing, Foundation Skills, Basic –Listening, Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking

Apply theories to a business environment.

Foundation Skills - Basic –Reading, Foundation Skills - Basic –Writing, Foundation Skills, Basic –Listening, Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking

Identify roles of leadership in organizations.

Foundation Skills - Basic –Reading, Foundation Skills - Basic –Writing, Foundation Skills, Basic –Listening, Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking

 

Describe elements of the communication process.

Foundation Skills - Basic –Reading, Foundation Skills - Basic –Writing, Foundation Skills, Basic –Listening, Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking

 

Instructional Methods

Face to Face

Final

The final will be comprised of multiple choice questions.  The final will be open book and you will able to use your notes.  You will have 1 hour to complete the final.  THE FINAL WILL BEIN class NO MAKE-UP FINAL WILL BE GIVEN.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

BMGT 1301 is a required course for certain Business Administration certificates and AAS degrees.

 

As an instructor, I want my students to be successful.   I feel that it is my responsibility to provide students with knowledge concerning business, modeling good teaching strategies, and organizing and monitoring the field experience that allows students to connect the information that students learn in this course to the real world of education.

As a student wanting to learn about business, it is student’s responsibility to read the textbook, submit assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in activities, and attend class.

STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments have been developed that will enhance student learning.  To better understand a topic, students will be given assignments on key information that students will need to remember for student success in student reaching student goals.

 

Late Assignments: Students are expected to adhere to the weekly schedule of assignments printed in the course syllabus.  Late assignments will not be accepted

Instructions for submitting assignments: Assignments will be submitted through Eagle Online.

 

Make-Up Test Policy

No make-up tests will be given.

INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS

As student Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived

• Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
• Description of any special projects or assignments
• Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
• Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments
• Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

 

To be successful in this class, it is the students responsibility to:

• Attend class and participate in class activities
• Read and comprehend the textbook
• Complete the required assignments and exams on time:
• Ask for help when there is a question or problem
• Complete the field study with a 70% passing score

PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS

Business Administration is determined to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment.  Students in Introduction to Business must be able to budget their time and perform class-related activities as assigned on a weekly basis.  Opportunities are provided for students to recognize the important role personal qualities play in the business environment and activities have been enhanced to help students develop the attitudes and interpersonal skills that are in demand by employers.

 

Degree Plan

Students are encouraged to file a degree plan with a Counselor or the Business Administration Department for the certificate and/or degree plan.  Please ask your instructor for Degree Plan information or contact the Business Administration Department for information about filing a degree plan.

 

Virtual Career Center

The Virtual Career Center assist HCC Students and Alumni with career planning, assessments, job search and soft-skills training.  Orientations and registration are available at all Southwest College Campuses.

 

http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/current-students/career-planning-and-resources/southwest-college

HCCS GRADING

A = 100- 90		4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80:		3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70:		2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60:		1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F		0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)		0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)		0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)		0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)		0 points per semester hour

IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA.

For Health Science programs, see the Program/Discipline Requirements section for specific grading requirements.

 

Student Evaluation

The following departmental grading system will be used to evaluate student’s performance in this course:

 

Midterm	20%
Final Exam	20%
Attendance/Quizzes/Participation	60%
Total	100%

 

Instructional Materials

	Supervision Today! Stephen P. Robbins, David A. DeCenzo, Robert Wolter Seventh Edition. ISBN-13:97800-13-278403-0 ISBN-10: 13-278403-0
HCC Policy Statement:
Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:	http://hccs.edu/student-rights
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time near the end of the term, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and department chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies on their Web site:	http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.pdf
Access CE Policies on their Web site:	http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines

Student Services

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International Students are restricted to ONLY ONE online/distance education class per semester.  Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have additional questions about your visa status.

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the appropriate HCC Disability Support Service (DSS) Counselor at the beginning of each semester.  Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

Students who are requesting special testing accommodations must first contact the appropriate (most convenient) DSS office for assistance:

Disability Support Services Offices:

System: 713.718.5165

Central: 713.718.6164 also for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and Students Outside of the HCC District service areas.

Northwest: 713.718.5422

Northeast: 713.718.8420

Southeast: 713.718.7218

Southwest: 713.718.7909

After student accommodation letters have been approved by the DSS office and submitted to DE Counseling for processing, students will receive an email confirmation informing them of the Instructional Support Specialist assigned to their professor.

HCC ATTENDANCE POLICY

Class Attendance

As stated in the HCC Catalog, all students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students in DE courses must log in to their class or they will be counted as absent. Just like an on-campus class, your regular participation is required.

 

Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor also has the authority to block a student from accessing Blackboard, and/or to drop a student for excessive absences or failure to participate regularly. DE students who do not log in to their Blackboard class before the Official Day of Record will be AUTOMATICALLY dropped for non-attendance. Completing the DE online orientation does not count as attendance.

 

Early Alert

HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may alert you and DE counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance.

ONLINE TUTORING

HCC provides free online tutoring in writing, math, science, and other subjects. How to access AskOnline:  Click on the Ask Online button in the upper right corner of the Blackboard course listings page. This directs students to the HCC AskOnline Tutoring site: http://hccs.askonline.net/.  Use your student ID or HCC e-mail address to create an account. Instructions, including a 5-minute video, are provided to make you familiar with the capabilities of this service.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

You are expected to be familiar with the College's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog and student handbook.  Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.  Scholastic dishonesty: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

 

Cheating on a test includes:
" Copying from another student’s test paper;

" Using  materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

" Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;

" Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;

" Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of anothers work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in ones own written work offered for credit.

Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System.  (See the Student Handbook).

 

Academic dishonesty can result in a grade of F or 0 for the particular test or assignment involved, dropped, and/or expelled from HCCS.  Please refer to the HCCS Distance Education Student Handbook-(for further information regarding Academic Dishonesty refer to http://distance.hccs.edu/de-counseling/DE_student_handbook.htm.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

As instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone.  Instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task.  As a fellow learner, students are asked to respect the learning needs of student classmates and assist student instructor achieve this critical goal.

 

NOTE TO STUDENT:  If you have any questions or concerns about the course and/or course assignments, please come to me so that we can resolve any issues.  If your concerns are not resolved, you are encouraged to meet with Department Chair for Business Administration program at the Northeast campus.

 

 

Week 1	PART I: DEFINING SUPERVISION AND SUPERVISORY CHALLENGES Chapter 1      Supervision Definitions
Week  2	Chapter 2      Supervision Challenges
Week 3	Chapter 3      Planning and Goal Setting
Week 4	PART II: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, STAFFING, CONTROLLING AND DECISION MAKING   Chapter 4      Organizing
Week 5	Chapter 5      Staffing and Recruiting
Week 6	Chapter 6      Controlling
Week 7	Chapter 7      Problem Analysis and Decision Making
Week 8	Midterm Chapters 1-7
Week 9	PART III: MOTIVATING, LEADING, COMMUNICATING, AND DEVELOPING Chapter 8      Motivating Followers
Week 10	Chapter 9      Leading Followers
Week 11	Chapter 10    Communicating Effectively
Week 12	Chapter 11    Developing Groups
Week 13	PART IV: APPRAISAL, SAFETY, NEGOTIATION, CHANGE, AND LABOR RELATIONS Chapter 12    Performance Appraisal
Week 14	Chapter 13    Workplace Health and Safety
Week 15	Chapter 14    Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation
Week 16	Final (Chapters 8-14)