Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0051

Organization's ID:

BUS201

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Online

Length:

14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Principles of Management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the major functions of management and to explain how companies use management to set and accomplish goals through individuals, groups, and other types of resources. Students will have an opportunity to explore other topics including decision making, employee development, organizational structures, conflict resolution, information security, and globalization.

Learning Outcomes:

identify the roles and functions of a manager
apply the six stages of decision-making to a business situation;
explain elements of strategic planning and conduct a SWOT analysis applying strategic decision making
evaluate the need for change and recommend change for a business situation
compare and contrast organizational structures and mechanisms for coordination, and design a structure
explain and apply criteria for selection, pay, development, and appraisal of employees
explain labor relations
describe the diversity of the American workforce and recommend ways to manage the diverse workforce
recommend ways to motivate employees applying an understanding of human behavior and leadership theories and styles
describe and apply ways to build effective teams and resolve conflict
describe and apply effective communication strategies
compare and contrast types and methods of managerial control impacting output, behavior, and organizational culture
identify ethical issues in business situations and apply ethical norms to make decisions
explain the importance of information and information security
explain the opportunities and challenges of globalization