Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

ICS-0069

Organization:

Penn Foster College

Location:

Online

Length:

Self-paced (52 weeks)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	principles of management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to familiarize the student with both the business environment and the manager's role within it. It covers decision making, planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling, as well as developing an ethical perspective. It also introduces the student to a basic understanding of business and management theories

Learning Outcomes:

demonstrate basic quantitative skills
demonstrate effective written and interpersonal communication skills
demonstrate a basic level of inquiry, analytical, and problem-solving skills
demonstrate job-specific technical and professional skills
summarize the functions of management and the basic steps in various planning processes
explain how to make effective decisions as a manager/leader
describe the fundamental elements of an organization's structure and the components of an organization's competitive environment
explain principles for setting goals that motivate employees, why companies develop control systems, and why teamwork is beneficial
analyze why diversity is a critical organizational and managerial issue, and describe the criteria for technology decisions and managing change
demonstrate a basic knowledge of various management theories.