Sep 07, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

AOT 256 - Office Management


Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3

Description: This course emphasizes skills relative to managing office functions with emphasis on conflict resolution, confidentiality, security of records, and supervisory/leadership skills.

Prerequisite(s): AOT 133  with a minimum grade of a C or higher. 
Course Topics:
  • Introduction to management theory 
  • Management’s ethical responsibility 
  • Organizational culture, structure, and change 
  • Human resource management, motivating employees, and managing differences Increasing effectiveness of teams

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
Microsoft Word 365/2021
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe and compare the Four Principles Functions of Managers Compare and contrast the Three Types of Managers 
  • Identify key skills of a successful manager 
  • Describe ethical concerns and practices for the modern office manager Define organizational culture and provide examples 
  • Summarize the issues and challenges of leading employees

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2024-2025