Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0035
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
BUS208
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-Paced (70 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Principles of Management
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to illustrate how management evolves as firms grow in size. It is based upon the idea that the essential purpose of a business is to produce products and services in order to meet the needs and wants of the marketplace. A manager marshals an organization's resources (its people, finances, facilities, and equipment) toward this fundamental goal. In this course, you will explore the tasks that today's managers perform and delve into the key knowledge areas that managers need to master in order to run successful and profitable businesses.

Learning Outcomes:

  • discuss the purpose of management and how historical theories have shaped management
  • explain the impact of globalization on operating, growing, and managing a business
  • explain the importance of ethical practices and a culturally diverse workforce for businesses
  • analyze key elements of leadership skills and the importance of an effective, qualified, and cohesive workforce
  • analyze methods of empowering employees and managing conflict
  • examine methods for effective planning and strategy formulation
  • determine ways in which organizational structure and technology can be used to advance an organization

General Topics:

  • S the following units: Unit 1: What is Management Unit 2: Historical Development and Globalization Unit 3: Organizational Culture, Diversity, and Ethics Unit 4: Leadership and Teams Unit 5: Managing Employees: Motivation, Empowerment, and Conflict Resolution Unit 6: Human Resource Management Unit 7: Planning and Strategy Formulation Unit 8: Decision-Making Unit 9: Organization Structure, Change, and the Future of Management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • proctored final exam
Supplemental Materials
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