TR 2:30-3:30 or by appointment.

To introduce students to basic management principles, concepts, and practices. You will be introduced to a universal management process that can be used in any type of organization and at every level of within an organization. You will also be introduced to various problem solving and decision-making techniques and tools. Current issues and trends will be integrated throughout the course.

Introduction to Management (Sixth Edition) by Plunkett and Attner.

This course will consist of lectures, classroom discussions, and case assignments. Other materials such as videos, outside reading, etc., will also be included in this course. Group work and class discussions will be emphasized.

Regular and prompt attendance is required in this class, just as it is in the business community. Students who are absent will miss class participation, attendance, and assignment points.

There will be no make-ups of any kind. All assignments and exams must be taken at the time and date they are scheduled. Only excused students (excused by the professor) can turn in late assignments. The excuses are given only in emergency conditions and all excuses must be obtained from the professor prior to the assignment due date.

All assignments must be professionally completed and turned in on the due date. The assignments must be typed. Late assignments will be penalized three pts a day.

Last day to withdraw and receive a grade of "W" is March 5, 1999. Students withdrawing after March 5^th will risk the chance of receiving an "E" for the course. The professor has the discretion to grant a grade of "W" or "E" to those withdrawing after the mentioned date.

In order to continuously improve the quality of instruction and to deliver the best service to you, your ideas, suggestions, opinions, and concerns are welcomed at all time. However, you are required to turn in a typed evaluation twice a semester to insure and improve quality. Your comments are due before mid-term and following the second exam. I appreciate your participation in improving the quality of education. It is your choice whether to include your name or not on the evaluations.

• This syllabus is intended to be a guideline for students. Typographical and any obvious errors are not binding.
• The instructor has discretion to change the syllabus at any time to fit ECC requirements.
• No eating or chewing tobacco is allowed in classroom.
• No "ON" beepers or cellular phones in the classroom.
• No Sleeping or casual talking during lectures.

This course and professor comply with ADA (American Disability Act) policies. Please inform the professor of any disability or shortcomings you may have.

THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AND MAY CHANGE AT ANYTIME BY THE PROFESSOR. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER, CLASS COMPREHENSION, ETC. PRIOR NOTICE WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO ANY CHANGES. YOUR COOPERATION TO MEET THE CLASS OBJECTIVES IS APPRECIATED. THANKS.