| | Principles of Management
Principals of Management is an introductory course which explores the role of the manager in modern organizations. This course looks at who managers are, what management is, what managers do, and what an organization is. In addition to providing some history to how management has evolved, it will provide some insight in what it takes for a manager to be successful in the 21st century. In this course, you will learn basic management concepts and terminology as well as the history of management theory. You will also learn how organizations are structured and why managers are important. The different roles of a manager in today's organizations and the different skills a manager must hone to be successful will also be covered.
To get started:
- Click on the Syllabus link below to find information about the course and the book
- Click on Introductions link to meet your instructor and introduce yourself
- Post any questions you have in Questions and Comments
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| 1 | Lesson 1: So you want to be a manager?
Ok, so you want to be a manager. But what does a manager really do? And why is a manager's job important?
In lesson one, we will describe some of the challenges that managers face and the differences between managing and management. We will also look at the role of culture in an organization along with an overview of the three basic components of organizational infrastructure ( purposes, people, and processes).
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