trstovall21@actx.edu
(806) 371-5099
BYRD Business Building, Room 358
Office hours are student support hours, tutoring directly with your instructor. Students are encouraged to use this time to ask questions, discuss concerns, and collaborate.
Tuesday (BYRD 358) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Thursdays (BYRD 358) 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Emails will be promptly responded to Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Emails will not be checked over the weekend.
*Scheduled appointments will receive priority over walk-in visits
Virtual office hours appointments can be scheduled by following this link (appointments will take place in the BlackBoard Ultra online classroom located inside the BlackBoard Course Shell): https://trstovall21.youcanbook.me/
*Office phone number listed above is an on-campus (landline) phone number - no text messages will be received. Calls will only be answered during posted office hours.
Dr. Stovall checks email regularly (several times a day) and usually responds within twelve hours from her receipt of the email; that being said, Dr. Stovall generally does not check her email as much or at all at night after 8:00 pm, so students will most likely see responses from her between 8:00AM and 8:00PM, Monday - Friday. As she is not in her office frequently (due to teaching classes, committee assignments, and professional development) enough to check, phoning her is only the second-best way to contact her—email is preferred. A student should allow twenty-four (24) hours for Dr. Stovall to respond before trying to contact her again. Emails will not be checked over the weekend.
If a student is experiencing a technical difficulty with Blackboard or any other college-related online presence, he/she should contact AskAC by clicking here or by calling 806.371.5000 as quickly as possible—Dr. Stovall, unfortunately, is not as well versed with computer issues as the AskAC personnel, so a student should always try to contact them first to assist in getting online needs met.
Issues with computer basics including navigating Google Docs should be addressed via tutoring.
Students need to screen shot and record any Black Board errors resulting in missing assignments, with a date and timestamp included in the screenshot. The student then send an immediate email explaining the situation with the screen shot to Dr. Stovall.
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BMGT-2303-001 Problem Solving and Decision Making
Decision making and problem solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential activities such as small group discussions, case studies and the use of other managerial decision aids.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
No book required
Access to movies will be required.
*If you don't have computer and printer access as home, make sure you locate the computer lab of your choice on campus to complete your assignments on time.
Technical support and assistance to log on to the course:
1. Compare and contrast the terms problem solving and decision making. SCANS* Information C5
2. Identify and discuss differences in individual, group and organizational decision making process. SCANS* Thinking F7
3. Utilize both logical and creative problem solving techniques to solve managerial problems. SCANS* Thinking F9, Systems C15, Interpersonal C9
4. List and discuss the use of various managerial decision making aids. SCANS* Information C5, Thinking F9
*Meets Secretary's Commision on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS*)
Information: Acquires and uses information
Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership
Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves, social, organizational and technological systems).
Thinking Skills: thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, and knows how to learn and reason.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
BEST PRACTISES:
DISCUSSION BOARDS:
EXAMINATIONS:
Exams are to be taken INDIVIDUALLY. If a student is caught participating in group testing, he/she will automatically receive a "0" and will be subject to further disciplinary actions as outlined in the AC Students Rights & Responsibilities.
Plagiarism, Cheating and Individual Work Ethic
Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating, and duplication of work product. Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating, or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the work in question.
A complete statement regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=426
GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100% = A Excellent
80 - 89% = B Above Average, Very Good
70 - 79% = C Average, Good
60 - 69% = D Poor, but passing
Below 60% = F Failing
Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.
Weighted Total:
40% Assignments
40% Final Project Paper and Diagram
20% Discussion Boards
100% Total Grade
ASSIGNMENTS:
Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted to Blackboard. Assignments are due by 12 p.m. (midnight) on Sundays. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Extenuating circumstances will be considered if communicated BEFORE the due date.
EXAMINATIONS:
Examinations will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions. Final Examination will be comprehensive. Should you have an emergency, contact me in ADVANCE before 5:00. There are no make-up exams.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through Instructor of the course. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60. PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class! Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and cannot be accessed again.
You must login and complete at least 1 assignment during the first week of classes to avoid being administratively dropped from the course.
***If after four weeks of coursework, a student’s grade is under a 70, an academic retention alert will be sent to advisor and financial aid department.
Accessing Grades Online:
To view your current course grades:
The final grade will be determined by dividing the total number of points by the number of tests and projects. The instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.
To view your Final course grades:
Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) does not permit instructors to disclose information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Therefore, if you need to discuss your grades, you must do so in person.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
"90% of success is just showing up." ~ Woody Allen
In order to be successful in this class, students are expected to log in and participate at least three times a week. Students are expected to participate in the weekly discussion boards. Instructors can see when the last date of log in occurs.
(Due to the freedom that online courses offer you, it may be tempting to wait until the last minute to work on your course. It is our experience that almost NONE of the learners who take this approach are able to finish the course. GET INTO THE HABIT OF GETTING ONLINE EVERY MONDAY to see the discussion boards, assignments and tests so you can plan accordingly and meet deadlines. It is our suggestion that you either work ahead or create a plan that allows you to be in the course working at least three times a week. Learners who have biweekly attendance (or more) complete the course in a timely manner and get the best scores on their discussion boards, assignments, exams and overall grades. Obviously the choice is up to you.)
Problem Solving and Decision-Making
Tentative Schedule
Spring 2018
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Week |
Assignment |
Tests |
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Week 1 |
Introduction & Discussion The DIGEST format/ Miss Muller Case Study |
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Week 2 |
Talking 9 to 5 Mind mapping The Uncalculated Risk |
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Week 3 |
Project Review Pro Con Lists |
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Week 4 |
Other Considerations | |
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Week 5 |
Decision Making |
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Week 6 |
Coyotes and Roadrunners Positive or Negative |
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Week 7 |
Toast |
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Week 8 |
Final Week |
Project Due |
08/17/20 3:42 PM
08/17/20 3:42 PM