BUS-221 Principles of Management

The basic purpose of this course is to provide an understanding and appreciation of the part management plays in the successful operation of a business. The evolution of management practices is explored along with present applications in order to maintain effective coordination and control. This course is targeted towards anyone interested in learning about basic management skills; either professionals or current students. It will prepare the student for future or current management positions. The course also serves as a requirement in the AAS Business Administration program.

Credits

3

Department

• Business

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

• Fall
• Spring

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

BUS 221: Principles of Management

Department

Business

Course Description

The basic purpose of this course is to provide an understanding and appreciation of the part management plays in the successful operation of a business. The evolution of management practices is explored along with present applications in order to maintain effective coordination and control. This course is targeted towards anyone interested in learning about basic management skills; either professionals or current students. It will prepare the student for future or current management positions. The course also serves as a requirement in the AAS Business Administration program.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Fall, Spring

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an organizational structure showing formal relationships between levels of personnel
2. Interpret decisions according to different levels of planning
3. Apply the levels of planning to various business situations
4. Judge ethical implications of decisions that managers face on a regular basis

Topic Outline

1. Introduction to Management
   1. Four Functions of Management
   2. Levels of Managers
2. Evolution of Management
   1. Classical Approach
   2. Contemporary Approach
3. Ethics and Responsibility
   1. Ethics
   2. Corporate Responsibility
4. Planning
   1. Planning Process
   2. Levels of Planning
   3. Decision Making Process
   4. Groups
5. Small Business Managers
   1. Entrepreneurs
   2. Challenges
6. Organizing
   1. Vertical Structures
   2. Horizontal Structures
   3. Integration
7. Human Resources
   1. Staffing
   2. Training and Development
8. Managing Diversity
   1. Multicultural Organizations
   2. Cultivating a Diverse Workforce
9. Leadership
   1. Vision
   2. Contemporary Views
10. Motivation
    1. Setting Goals
    2. Performance
    3. Needs
    4. Designing Jobs
11. Teamwork
    1. Building Effective Teams
    2. Managing Conflict
12. Communication
    1. Interpersonal
    2. Skills
13. Control
    1. Budget Issues
    2. Financial Issues
14. Innovation
    1. New Technology
    2. Managing Change