Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

SOPH-0054

Organization's ID:

BUSI1013

Organization:

SOPHIA Learning, LLC

Location:

Online

Length:

Self-paced (60-90 days)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	management

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This course describes the skills and techniques required by a manager to perform these functions. Specifically, you will learn about the stages of decision making, ethical business strategies, goal setting, communication skills, and global awareness.

Learning Outcomes:

recognize the managerial decision-making process
explain the relevance of a firm's competitive environment for strategic decision-making
identify the conceptual foundations for a firm's strategic planning process
demonstrate how external and internal forces affect organization planning, strategy, and change
examine the relevance of international management and globalization
summarize the major types of organizational structure and forces of change
explain the importance and value of diversity in organizations
identify leadership traits and best practices
recognize the major theories of human motivation
determine the role and importance of teams in organizations
describe the role of communication in organizations
assess how management control systems can enhance a firm's performance
identify the role information technology plays in modern management practice
evaluate how to manage and optimize human capital in organizations
illustrate the importance of ethical leadership and management.
describe the role of management in organizations