Welcome to BUMA 001, Introduction to Management

Survey of the study of organization design, managerial processes, motivational theories, and current management problems. It is a study of the concepts of management in organizations and the role of managers in a technologically oriented society, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. The student is provided an opportunity to gain contemporary knowledge in management design to improve managerial skills and abilities.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform a market analysis using the strength, weakness, opportunity, threats (SWOT) framework
2. Explain the impact, roles, skills, and responsibilities of managers in planning, influencing,   organizing, and controlling organizational activities.
3. State and implement tools, techniques, and strategies needed for effective management.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the necessity for informed and structured management as well as management organization, concepts, and theories.
2. Gain insight into management controls in the management process.
3. Identify, articulate, and critically assess relevant problem situations through case studies.
4. Develop the skills necessary to solve management problems.
5. Identify and defuse management situations before they become problems.

Instructor Information

Hello everyone!  My name is Dottie Sutherland.  I'm a retired Professor of Business from Arizona (now adjunct at COD)  and I've taught just about everything including business ethics, management, supervision, management information systems, and even hospitality management courses since 1995. 

I received my MBA from the Eller School at University of Arizona (Academic Honors) and my BS in Public Administration from Georgia State University where I graduated Cum Laude- receiving the President's Plaque for Outstanding Achievement.  After retiring, I simple moved to a different desert...Palm Desert!  It's so beautiful and there's so many things to do!

I have one daughter who is planning a wedding while preparing for medical school.  I also have a black cat named "Salem" and a desert tortoise named Louis Vuitton (yes, he's bougie..lol).  Another fun fact is that I'm a runner.  I run about 9 miles a day.  I ran the Boston Marathon in 2020.  It was a little crazy because I ran it during the pandemic.  I'm excited to get to know everyone and find out some interesting things about all of you

Me at the finish line of the LA Marathon; March 2024.

How You Can Contact Me

• Canvas Inbox ( dsutherland@collegeofthedesert.edu )
• Q & A Discussion
• Office Hours:  By appointment via Zoom or Google Meet
• Response time: I will respond within 24 hours
• Text:  You can text me 24/7 at 520-981-0204

How I Will Contact You

I will be an active participant in this course. You can expect that I will contact you at least weekly, via the following methods:

• Announcements:  I will typically post an announcement each week that will introduce each assignment with a due date reminder.  
• Canvas Inbox messages:  I will reach out and nudge you if you have missed an assignment due date, or to remind you to submit an assignment.
• Discussion Posts:  Some of the in-class assignments will also have a discussion component.  When you participate in discussions,  I will often post a response video with any final remarks or updates about the discussion along with relevant links that often expound on the topic.
• Grading feedback:  I will try to return grades with comments within 72 hours.

Required Materials

Course Technology:

In order to complete the homework for this course, you’ll need access to a stable internet connection via a laptop or home computer.  College of the Desert has a limited number of available laptops that can be borrowed from the library.  If you need a laptop  in order to successfully complete the course, please let me know.

Required Text:

Principles of ManagementLinks to an external site.

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OpenStax

ISBN-10: 0-9986257-7-9

This course participates in an inclusive access program that provides free access to your text.  This is an inclusive textbook model created in collaboration with top publishers that converts books into digital content.  This kind of access program delivers all of your materials as part of your tuition and fees.  Please note that accessing this material is required  in order to successfully complete the section.  Remember, if you do not have access to a computer or laptop, COD can provide you with one.  Your access includes a free e-book, as well as the digital content you’ll access via the Canvas platform.

Other Required Materials:

Access to a computer, smartphone, word processing software, and a stable internet connection to the internet are required for the successful completion of this course.  I also encourage having access to a dictionary and thesaurus.

Grading Policy

Grading Scale:

Student Support

In this course, you will find a module that contains information and links to many of our student support servicesLinks to an external site.. 

If you are having trouble or need assistance with anything that is not listed in the Student Support Module, please don't hesitate to reach out to me for assistance.  You can text me anytime at 520-981-0204.  Or, you can email me at dsutherland@collegeofthedesert.edu 

The Business Program at College of the Desert is located in the Applied Sciences Building at the Palm Desert Campus.  Students should consult their advisors/counselorsLinks to an external site. to determine courses within and outside the School of Applied Sciences and Business that are most appropriate for individual objectives. Assistance for helping the student make career choices is available at the College’s Career CenterLinks to an external site. as well as with advisors and counselors. Many programs are offered in either Associate Degree [two-year] or 1 year certificate formats. Options are available for the student to earn multiple certificates while earning an associate degree.

For more information, please visit Applied ScienceLinks to an external site. at Palm Desert Campus.

Neil Lingle,
Interim Dean
nlingle@collegeofthedesert.edu

Nori Bambusch,
Administrative Assistant
nbambusch@collegeofthedesert.edu
760-773-2571​​​​​

Institutional Policies and Statements

Participation = Attendance!

Online attendance is marked by your participation and engagement through the submission of course activities and assignments which represents your "physical presence" in a classroom or online.

Guidelines

This course is 16 weeks and will require 7- 11 hours of work per week (on average).

Please plan to:

• Set aside time each week to view all module materials and submit required work
• Log in regularly each week to check for announcements, grades, messages, and comments
• Participate in online discussions, and respond thoughtfully to your peers

Drop Policy

• During the first week: Submit the first discussion and the first quiz in order to mark your attendance and secure your spot!
• Throughout the term: Submit work regularly to show your active attendance. If you do not submit work for 2 modules in a row, you may be dropped for non-participation!

If You Need Help, Have Questions, or Fall Behind...

Your participation is important for the success of this course, but I also recognize that you are human, and life happens. If you've reached a point where you have fallen behind, or can't meet the due dates, please contact me either through email ( dsutherland@collegeofthedesert.edu ) or through SMS text at 520-981-0204. Note!  If you need help or have an urgent question, please send me a text.  I will be able to help you within an hour.  I want to help you succeed in this course!  We'll work together to make a path to success.

Canvas Information

Canvas is the where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

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• For Canvas, Passwords, or any other computer-related technical support contact the IT Service Desk.
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