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Principles of Management


Course Description

Management functions and processes as applied to organizations and to individuals in organizations. Topics to be covered include strategy, job and organization design, ethics and social responsibility, diversity, global influences, leadership, motivation, human resource management, and organizational change. Other emerging managerial issues may be introduced.


Athena Title

Principles of Management


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in MGMT 3000, MGMT 3000E, MGMT 3000H, MGMT 3001E, MGMT 3001H


Prerequisite

ACCT 2101 or ACCT 2101E or ACCT 2101H or ACCT 1160 or ACCT 1160E


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will gain exposure to the four major functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  • Students will explore contemporary challenges in managing individuals and structuring organizations.
  • Students will gain knowledge of factors inside and outside of organizations that impact managerial effectiveness.
  • Students will gain experience practicing public presentation skills.

Topical Outline

  • Introduction to Organizations and Management
  • Management Yesterday and Today
  • Organizational Culture and Environment
  • Managing in a Global Environment
  • Social Responsibility
  • Managerial Ethics
  • Decision-Making
  • Foundations of Planning
  • Strategic Management
  • Organizational Structure & Design
  • Managerial Communication
  • Human Resources Management
  • Managing Change & Innovation
  • Foundations of Behavior
  • Understanding Groups & Teams
  • Motivation
  • Leadership

Syllabus