Principles of Management
Description
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain basic management concepts, especially processes for goal setting, strategy, motivating, reinforcement principles, and employee selection and compensation; describe the skills needed at the various levels of management; analyze and evaluate organizational performance; describe current human resources principles; and utilize managerial solutions for contemporary organizational issues.
Credit recommendation:
In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Business or Management
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the function of management and the context in which organizations operate. The course examines international management, environmental concerns, ethics, the role of technology, managing diversity, and business strategy and service quality. Focus will also include job analysis, personnel selection, individual differences, motivation and training, the role of perceptions and attributions, and the management of productivity. It will examine the theory and fundamental concepts of management including planning, organization, leadership, and control. This class will review the evolution of management thought, function and practice and will stress current approaches and emerging concepts.
Learner Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students will have the ability to:
- Explain basic management concepts, especially processes for goal setting, strategy, motivating, reinforcement principles, and employee selection and compensation.
- Describe the skills needed at the various levels of management.
- Analyze and evaluate organizational performance.
- Describe current human resources principles.
- Utilize managerial solutions for contemporary organizational issues.
