Management 101                                                             

Course Description: This is an introductory course in management. Management is presented as a discipline and a process. Major topic areas will include the scope of management, decision-making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course has been designed to give students a general overview of management principles with emphasis on application in the work environment.

Course Objectives:

1. Describe the basic management functions and the management process
2. Explain the value of studying management history
3. Define organizational culture and how culture constrains managers
4. Explain the four views of ethics and the impact of social responsibility on economic performance
5. Outline the steps in the decision-making process
6. Define planning and distinguish among the different types of plans
7. Describe the key elements of organizational structure
8. Define communication and explain the barriers to effective communication
9. Explain the strategic importance of human resource management
10. Define the focus and goals of organizational behavior
11. Describe the stages of group development
12. Define the motivation process
13. Explain the different leadership styles
14. Describe the control process
15. Discuss technology’s role in management

Current Syllabus

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