STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1.   Explain the primary functions of management:  planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

 2.   Demostrate an understanding of the basic fundamentals of the science and theories of management.

 3.   Develop an understanding of the concepts and the terminology of the discipline of management.

 4.   Describe the skills required by managers to successfully accomplish the objectives of the organization.

 5.   Apply principles to practical situations.

 6.   Compare and contrast basic management styles.

 7.   Acquire a foundation for advanced management courses at the community college and at a four-year institution.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to management

 II.     History and current environment

 III.    Social responsibility and managerial ethics

 IV.     Managing in a global environment

 V.      Decision Making

 VI.     Planning

 VII.    Organizing

 VIII.   Leading and Motivating

 IX.     Human Resources

 X       Foundations of Behavior

 XI.     Managing Change

 XII.    Managing Groups and Teams

 XIII.   Operations Management

 XIV.    Controlling