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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
BMG 61 | Title:
SKILLS FOR MANAGERS |
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| Full Title:
Skills for Managers |
| Last Reviewed:1/25/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
| Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | .80 | | Contact DHR | 14.00 |
| | Contact Total | 2.30 | | Contact Total | 40.25 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 92.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course provides knowledge, skills, and tools for students to refine their professional management effectiveness. Topics include roles set for managing others, getting started, self-management within the framework of time, focusing on results, getting results, and managing effectively.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course provides knowledge, skills, and tools for students to refine their professional management effectiveness. Topics include roles set for managing others, getting started, self-management within the framework of time, focusing on results, getting results, and managing effectively.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1998 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Differentiate between the roles and duties of an employee and a new
manager.
2. Identify the strategies in getting started as a new manager and
develop a transitional plan for a new manager promoted from the
employee ranks.
3. Evaluate how managers utilize their time and establish priorities.
4. Develop a set of goals and objectives for accomplishing tasks.
5. Evaluate various approaches to effectively lead, motivate, communicate,
develop teamwork, and introduce change in a work environment.
6. Select the approach which will allow the new manager to effectively
manage employees.
Topics and Scope
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1. The role of a new manager
2. Skills and knowledge required of a new manager
3. Managing yourself within the framework of time
a. Time log
b. Time utilization analysis
c. To-do list
d. Gantt chart
e. Calendar
4. Focusing on results
a. Establishing goals and objectives
b. Delegating tasks
c. Training employees and establish training plans
5. Sound management skills
a. Leading others
b. Creating a motivating environment at work
c. Developing employee plans
d. Communicating and listening skills
e. Developing teamwork
f. Embracing change and being proactive
6. Tips on being an effective manager
Assignments:
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1. In-class written assignments
2. Reading, approximately 20-30 pages per week (three week course)
3. Group activities
4. Role playing
5. Workbook exercises
6. Case studies
7. Skill demonstrations
8. Participation in classroom activities
9. Quizzes (2-3)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
25 - 35% |
| Written homework, in-class written assignments, short essay question, analysis of reading assignments | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 25% |
| Problem solving in groups, workbook exercises | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30% |
| Group activities, class performance, role playing | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Short essays | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Participation in classroom activities. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The First-time Manager. Belker, Loren B. and Topchik, Gary S.
AMACOM/American Management Association, 5th Edition: 2005
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Instructor prepared materials
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