Principles of Management - MGT 201 - Linkeducare

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The course introduces the concept of management, specifically its history and philosophy. Students will study the basic functions of management and will be exposed to modern management practices, current events, problem solving, and ethical dilemmas. The course introduces topics such as decision-making, strategic and operational planning, organizational structure, human resource management, leadership, and control techniques.

The affiliated University will issue a course completion certificate on course completion and if an online exam is passed. If no exam is taken, the affiliated University will issue a certificate of course attendance.

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INTRODUCTION

Managers and You in the Workplace 6 Presentations

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Tell who managers are and where they work. Know how to manage your time.

Explain why managers are important to organizations.

Describe the functions, roles, and skills of managers. Develop your skill at being politically aware.

Describe the factors that are reshaping and redefining the manager’s job.

Explain the value of studying management.

Managers and You in the Workplace – Recap

Management History Module 6 Presentations

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Describe some early management examples

Explain the various theories in the classical approach.

Discuss the development and uses of the behavioral approach.

Describe the quantitative approach.

Explain various theories in the contemporary approach.

Management History Module – Recap

Decision Making & Diverse Workforce

Decision Making 6 Presentations

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Describe the eight steps in the decision making process. Develop your skill at being creative

Explain the four ways managers make decisions

Classify decisions and decision-making conditions.

Describe how biases affect decision making. Know how to recognize when you’re using decision-making errors and biases and what to do about it

Identify effective decision-making techniques.

Decision Making – Recap

Valuing a Diverse Workforce 6 Presentations

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Define workplace diversity and explain why managing it is so important. Develop your skill at valuing and working with diverse individuals and teams.

Describe the changing workplaces around the world.

Explain the different types of diversity found in workplaces.

Discuss the challenges managers face in managing diversity

Describe various workplace diversity management initiatives Know how to find a great sponsor/mentor and be a great protégé

Valuing a Diverse Workforce – Recap

Global Management & Socially Conscious Management 6 Presentations

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Contrast ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric attitudes toward global business. Develop your skill at collaborating in crosscultural settings.

Discuss the importance of regional trading alliances and global trade mechanisms. Describe the structures and techniques organizations use as they go international.

Explain the relevance of the political/legal, economic, and cultural environments to global business. Know how to be culturally aware.

Discuss what it means to be socially responsible and what factors influence that decision

Discuss the factors that lead to ethical and unethical behavior. Describe management’s role in encouraging ethical behavior. Know how to make good decisions about ethical dilemmas.

Global Management & Socially Conscious Management – Recap

Planning

Planning and Goal-Setting 5 Presentations

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Define the nature and purposes of planning

Classify the types of goals organizations might have and the plans they use.

Compare and contrast approaches to goalsetting and planning. Know how to set goals personally and create a useful, functional to-do list Develop your skill at helping your employees set goals

Discuss contemporary issues in planning.

Planning and Goal-Setting – Recap

Strategic Planning 6 Presentations

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Define strategic management and explain why it’s important.

Explain what managers do during the six steps of the strategic management process. Know how to identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and deal with them. Develop your skill at strategic planning.

Describe the three types of corporate strategies.

Describe competitive advantage and the competitive strategies organizations use to get it.

Discuss current strategic management issues.

Strategic Planning – Recap

Organization & HRM

Organization Design 6 Presentations

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Describe key elements in organizational design.

Contrast mechanistic and organic structures.

Discuss the contingency factors that favor either the mechanistic model or the organic model of organizational design.

Describe traditional organizational design options.

Discuss organizing flexibility in the twentyfirst century. Develop your skill at acquiring and using power. Know how to stay connected and “in the loop” when working remotely

Organization Design – Recap

Human Resource Management 7 Presentations

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Explain the importance of human resource management and the human resource management process.

Describe the external influences that affect the human resource management process.

Discuss the tasks associated with identifying and selecting competent employees.

Explain how companies provide employees with skills and knowledge

Describe strategies for retaining competent, high-performing employees.

Discuss contemporary issues in managing human resources.

Human Resource Management – Recap

Organizational Behavior 6 Presentations

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Identify the focus and goals of individual behavior within organizations.

Explain the role that attitudes play in job performance.

Describe different personality theories. Know how to be more self-aware.

Describe perception and factors that influence it.

Discuss learning theories and their relevance in shaping behavior. Develop your skill at shaping behavior.

Organizational Behavior – Recap

Leadership

Leadership 6 Presentations

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Define leader and leadership.

Compare and contrast early theories of leadership.

Describe the three major contingency theories of leadership. Develop your skill at choosing an effective leadership style.

Discuss contemporary issues affecting leadership. Know how to prepare for an effective transition to a leadership position.

Describe twenty first century views of leadership.

Leadership – Recap

Motivating Employees 5 Presentations

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Define motivation

Compare and contrast early theories of motivation.

Compare and contrast contemporary theories of motivation. Develop your skills at motivating employees

Discuss current issues in motivation

Motivating Employees – Recap

Controlling Activities and Operations 6 Presentations

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Explain the nature and importance of control.

Describe the three steps in the control process.

Explain how organizational and employee performance are measured. Know how to be effective at giving feedback.

Describe tools used to measure organizational performance.

Discuss contemporary issues in control. Develop your skill at dealing with difficult people.

Controlling Activities and Operations – Recap