BUS 2221 Principles of Management
Description
Principles of Management studies the general principles of management planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling the establishment. Course emphasis is placed on the development of goals, policies, and systems necessary to coordinate all resources of an organization to achieve objectives. The importance of adequate managerial communication and motivation in accomplishing specific purposes, and the decision-making and the problem-solving process are emphasized.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Topics to be Covered
1. Managers and Entrepreneurs
2. The Evolution of Management Thought
3. The Changing Environment of Management
4. International Management
5. Management’s Social and Ethical Responsibilities
6. The Basics of Planning and Project Planning
7. Strategic Management
8. Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving
9. Organizations
10. Organizing in the Twenty-First Century
11. Human Resources Management
12. Communicating in the Internet Age
13. Motivating Job Performance
14. Group Dynamic and Team Work
15. Influence Process and Leadership
16. Change, Conflict, and Negotiation
17. Organizational Control and Quality Improvements
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) and the type of executive management actives associated with each.
2. Examine the historical and philosophical origins of management
3. Apply current management theories and practices
4. Discuss the structure and design of organizations, and how managers effectively perform in this type of setting in order to accomplish goals
5. Identify the types and utility of systems and analyze how they are used to monitor and support achievement of strategic and tactical plans made by management.
6. Apply the principles and practices of decision-making skills to activities and individual in “real-world” managerial environments.
7. Examine the major ethical approaches, apply them to business situations and analyze their impact on management behavior.
8. Analyze the personal traits and skills of effective leaders.
9. Apply motivation in the workplace and apply motivation concepts to suggest improvements in the workplace.
10. Define and analyze the nature and role of organizational culture within an organization
11. Discuss how managers lead the process of organizational change.
12. Analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices of utilizing teams within organizations
13. Analyze the impact of changing demographics, increasing diversity, and globalization on the management process
Credit Details
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
OJT: 0
MnTC Goal Area(s): None
Transfer Pathway Competencies
1. Understand the four functions of management (planning, organizing, leading and controlling) and the type of executive management actives associated with each.
2. Understand the historical and philosophical origins of management.
3. Apply current management theories and practices.
4. Understand the structure and design of organizations, and how managers effectively perform in this type of setting in order to accomplish goals.
5. Understand the types and utility of systems and analyze how they are used to monitor and support achievement of strategic and tactical plans made by management.
6. Apply the principles and practices of decision-making skills to activities and individual in “real-world” managerial environments.
7. Understand the major ethical approaches, apply them to business situations and analyze their impact on management behavior.
8. Analyze the personal traits and skills of effective leaders.
9. Understand motivation in the workplace and apply motivation concepts to suggest improvements in the workplace.
10. Understand and analyze the nature and role of organizational culture within an organization.
11. Understand how managers lead the process of organizational change.
12. Analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices of utilizing teams within organizations.
13. Analyze the impact of changing demographics, increasing diversity, and globalization on the management process.