Welcome to MGT 201 OT 1 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Contact Information

Instructor: Dr. Jason Lee Carter
Office Location: Quincy Campus, Office 449
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Phone: 916-531-2632
Email: jcarter@quincycollege.edu

Course Description

An introductory course covering the general topics of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Included are the historic developments of management as a separate discipline within organizations, the changing scope and styles of management, and the application of management principles in the business environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Compare and contrast the theoretical schools of management thought.

CLO2: Identify and discuss the major environmental forces that influence a manager’s work.

CLO3: Discuss the functions of management and how they work independently and collaboratively.

CLO4: Define organizational culture and discuss how a company’s culture is show internally and externally.

CLO5: Differentiate between management and leadership.

CLO6: Summarize the stages of conflict and the role of conflict management.

CLO7: Identify and discuss the major factors in work design.

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Course Materials

Course Textbook:

  • Williams, C. (2022). MGMT, 12th Edition. Boston, MA | CENGAGE; South-Western College Publishing. 9780357137727

Course Syllabus & Course Map

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Next Steps: Begin This Course

Complete the following:

  1. Review the material in the Start Here module.
  2. Complete the Getting to Know You Survey.
  3. Participate in the Course Introductions discussion board.
  4. Complete the Syllabus & Course Quiz.

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