TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

                             SYLLABUS FOR OFFICE MANAGEMENT/BMGT 1325

 

Instructor:  DOROTHY HETMER-HINDS         OFFICE 210-TECHNICAL BUILDING

E-mail: dhhinds@tvcc.edu                                     Office Phone:   903/675-6366

 

    I.  COURSE NUMBER, NAME, AND PREREQUISITE:

         Business Management 1325, Office Management  Prerequisite: none

 

   II.  COURSE DESCRIPTION:

         A study of the problems of office management and the duties of the office manager.  It also           includes the study of the functions of the AOM, leadership styles, the problem solving                   process, managing human resources, training and promotion, office salary administration,

         labor-management relations and managing administrative services.

 

  III.  TEXTBOOK:

         (A.) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT,13th Edition by Pattie Odgers,                          Thomson - South-Western Publishing Company, 2005.

         (B.) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT, Workbook, 13th Edition,                                  Thomson - South-Western Publishing Company, 2005.

 

  IV.  MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES:        

         After completing this course, the student should be able to:

        1. Define the basic principles of management.

        2. Use problem solving, systems thinking, and communications to administer the office                     function.

        3. Describe the role of office personnel in using the tools of information technology to                      increase productivity.

        4. Describe the latest features of computer systems technology and the management of                     automated office systems.

        5. Explain the main concepts surrounding the ergonomic environment required for today=s                office.

 

   V.  METHODS OF EVALUATION:

         There will be 7 written objective tests.  The seventh test will be considered the final

         exam.  Tests will be multiple-choice, matching, completion, and problems.

 

  VI.  INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

         The major portion of class time will be used for lecture and discussion.  Overhead

         transparencies, videos, case-problems, projects, and library articles will be used in                         conjunction with the lectures.

 

 

 

 VII.  TEST DATES

        

v     Test #1 – Week 3   (Chapters 1, 2)

v     Test #2 -  Week 6   (Chapters 3, 4, 5)

v     Test #3 –  Week 8  (Chapters 6, 7, 8)

v     Test #4 -   Week 11 (Chapters 9, 10, 11)

v     Test #5 –  Week 13 (Chapters 12, 13, 14)

v     Test #6 –  Week 15 (Chapters 15, 16, 17)

v     Test #7 -  Final Exam – Week 16  (Chapters 18, 19, 20) 


                     

 

VIII.  MAKE-UP TESTS:

         Students will not be allowed to make up daily assignments unless the student has contacted           the instructor prior to the time the assignment is due.  Tests cannot be rescheduled, if you             miss a test for whatever reason, the next test will be recorded twice and 10 points will be              deducted from the numerical score recorded for the test missed. This process can only be              used once.  If another test is missed, a zero will be recorded.  Example:  If you miss Test 1          and make 88 on Test 2, your score would be 88-10=78.  Test 2 score would be 88.

 

   IX.  CLASS ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICY:

           Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student.  Class attendance will be a part              of the unit assignment grade.  A student may be dropped because of absences, which                    would occur after a student accumulates 9 absences.  But if the student desires to drop the            class it is the student's responsibility to submit a drop form to the counseling office on or              before the semester drop date.

 

     X.  GRADING:

       

           Other than test grades, 20% of your final grade will come from the following:

 

           A.  Chapter assignments - each chapter will have 1-2 case problems, projects, and/or

                 library articles.  Each assignment will be worth approximately 20 points each and

                 will be due on the due dates assigned.  LATE ASSIGNMENTS (FOR WHATEVER                    REASON) WILL RECEIVE HALF CREDIT.  (Thirteen grades at 20 points each for

                 260 points).

 

           B.  Attitude - work habits and use of  time in class, assignments turned in on time,

                 doing your own work, getting to class on time, etc.  (1 grade of 20 points added to

                 Extra Credit).

 

  XI.  STUDENT BEHAVIOR:

 

All students are considered mature individuals by the faculty and staff.  Students will be required to conduct themselves with utmost consideration of the rights and property of others.  Any behavior on the part of a student that interrupts or impedes quality instruction shall not be permitted.  Radios, tapes, and other audio or video equipment are not permitted in the classroom at any time.  Cell phones must be turned off.  Obscene and profane language will not be tolerated. Food and drink may not be taken into the labs or classrooms.  Smoking is not permitted in any building on the campus.  No children allowed in the classroom, and they should not be left unattended in the building while the parent is in class.

 

ACADEMIC ETHICS

 

Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated.  A student is expected to do his/her own work without outside assistance.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

       Assignments                   Due Dates                                       Points                   Earned

  1. Activity  1-4                        Week 2                                              20                     _______                            

  2.  Project 1-3 (WB)              Week 3                                               20                    _______

 

  3.  Library Article                     Week 4                                              20                   _______

 

  4.  Project 3-2 (WB)                Week 5                                              20                    _______

 

  5.  Activity 4-4                         Week 6                                              20                    _______

 

  6.  Library Article                     Week 7                                              20                    _______

 

  7.  Case 3-1                             Week 8                                              20                    _______

 

  8.  Thinking Sideways               Week 10                                            20                    _______

 

  9.  Library Article                     Week 11                                            20                    _______

 

10.  Project 3-4 (WB)              Week 12                                              20                    _______

 

11.  Project 5-2 (WB)              Week 14                                              20                    _______

 

12.  Library Article                  Week 15                                               20                    _______

 

13. Project 9-6 (WB)               Week 16                                              20                    ______

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          260                              

                     TOTAL POINTS EARNED ________

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                                        FINAL GRADE WILL BE DETERMINED USING THE POINT SYSTEM

 

Major Test:           Points                     Points Earned

 

Test One                               150                           ___________                                      Chapter Tests  = 70%

Assignments    = 20%

Test Two               150                          ___________                                      Final Exam    _= 10%_

                                                                                                                                                                            100%

Test Three             150                          ___________

 

Test Four               150                          ___________

 

Test Five               150                          ___________                                      Points

A = 1146-1280

Test Six                  150                          ___________                                      B = 1018-1145

C = 890-1017

Assignments        260                          ___________                                      D = 762- 889

                                                                                                                                                F = Below 762

                Final Exam             120                          ___________

 

Total Points                                          __________