Business Management

Course outline

1. 1

   Lesson 1: Introduction to Management

   • In this lesson, you will receive an overview of management. You will define management and identify the characteristics of an effective management. Different management styles will be discussed and explored. In addition, you will learn about the history of management and the ways it has evolved over the years.
2. 2

   Lesson 2: Sustaining - A Balanced Approach to Management

   • In this lesson, you will begin to learn about implementing a balanced approach to management. You will learn about the importance of critical thinking for managers, as well as strategies to manage during times of organizational change. This lesson will also provide an overview of diversity, ethics, and social responsibility in management.
3. 3

   Lesson 3: Planning

   • In this lesson, you will learn how to implement planning into management. Planning is a crucial component of effective management, yet many managers fail to do it. This lesson will focus on making better decisions, setting goals, and designing strategies.
4. 4

   Lesson 4: Organizing

   • In this lesson, you will learn about the organizing component of management. Effective managers must be able to organize people and processes to ensure that the system does not break down. This lesson will cover all aspects of organizing, including structuring organizations, managing team performance, and being aware of the human side of management.
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   Lesson 5: Leading

   • In this lesson, you will learn about leadership. You will learn about the importance of leadership skills in management, and you will identify the qualities and strategies that promote effective leadership. This lesson will cover a variety of topics relate to leadership, including the role of managers as leaders, how to understand individual behavior, and the importance of communicating and motivating others.
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   Lesson 6: Controlling

   • In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of controls in management. A control is a tool that helps managers use information to influence behavior and affect operational performance through greater efficiencies and effective decision making. By exercising control, managers are better able to oversee activities and direct employees toward achieving organizational goals.
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   Lesson 7: The Future of Management

   • In this lesson, you will learn about the future of management. You will begin to consider the ways in which the role of the manager may change and will develop strategies for managing that changing role effectively. As part of this lesson, you will learn about entrepreneurship and its potential for changing the face of management.